ABSTRACT
CSIs need to have a basic understanding of the laws, regulations, and standards that apply to working in a hazardous environment. Some of these directives detail how CSIs must be trained, while others detail how they must respond. Law enforcement personnel, such as CSIs, are not exempt from these laws and regulations because they must respond. In addition, CSIs also need a basic understanding of the criminal laws relating to WMD/CBRNE since knowledge of the law is necessary in the processing of the crime scene and the collection of evidence. ¨erefore, this chapter is divided into two portions, the žrst being the laws and regulations dealing with training and response to a hazardous environment and the second being the criminal laws dealing with WMD/ CBRNE. It is not the purpose of this chapter to provide an in-depth discussion of each law, regulation, or standard, but to provide the crime scene investigator with a brief overview of the particular law, regulation, or standard. It is recommended each CSI obtain additional training in the laws, regulations, and standards and how each pertains to the CSI’s particular situation and job duties.
