Crime Scene Investigation · Free course
Crime Scene Investigation: The Basics
A beginner's guide to crime scene work: types of scenes, first responder duties, cordons and the entry log, notes, photographs, sketches and measurements, search methods, packaging and sealing, chain of custody, contamination, and India's BNSS s.176(3) scene-visit and videography requirement.
About 45 min · 8 questions
What you’ll cover
- What crime scene investigation is
- The first responder and securing the scene
- Documenting the scene
- Searching the scene and recognising evidence
- Collection, packaging, chain of custody and contamination
- In India: the scene visit, mobile units and the scene report
- Key terms, next steps and summary
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