CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: THE TECHNIQUES
You are a forensic detective and you have been assigned to investigate the scene of a crime whether it is a simple burglary, bank robbery or homicide.
Through this series of podcasts, retired Detective Sergeant Brian Ward will take you through the theories and techniques used to properly investigate a crime scene. It is intended for fans of forensics and crime writers. I will take you through fingerprints, trace evidence, examining your scene, evidence collection and other techniques that will provide a working knowledge of these skills.
That's me, the good looking cop in the white suit and shower hat. This was taken as I was exiting the home of one of Canada's most notorious serial killers, Paul Bernardo.
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION: THE TECHNIQUES
Managing the Crime Scene
How do you manage a crime scene and prevent it being contaminated? In the first few minutes of a serious outdoor crime scene, the area will be flooded by gawkers clamouring to see the gory site. They will have cell phone cameras to record everything and attending officers will have their hands full with people trampling evidence, moving it from its original location or even stealing it. Law enforcement personnel have to act quickly to manage the scene, and protect it for the forensic examiners. Become frustrated as pedestrians lift and walk underneath POLICE barricade tape.
