Define a crime
An act punishable by law
What is MO?
Modus operandi, pattern of criminal behaviour
Define a crime scene
Any place in which a crime occurred or evidence relating to a possible crime has been located
What are the two things consistent with all crimes scenes?
Every crime scene is different + Locards principle
What is Locard’s principle ?
Every contact leaves a trace
What is a primary crime scene?
The site of the original crime
What is the secondary crime scene?
May be the first scene investigators find, evidence can point to where primary crime scene is, the subsequent crime scene
If a scene is organized, what does that tell us?
It shows premeditation or control, the suspect is more likely to have moved evidence or the body
If a scene is disorganized, what does it tell us?
Lack of control, evidence more likely to be found, body might be left behind
How do you manage a crime scene?
Strictly manage evidence and ensure its integrity
Why is it important to ensure the integrity of evidence?
It could determine if evidence is allowed in court
What is one CSI effect in terms of Roles and Responsibilities
CSI shows one person doing everything when there are a lot of roles in reality
What is the CSI responsible for:
Going to the crime scene and collecting evidence
What are four results of media representation of CSIs?
Glamorization, normalizing one person having many roles, misinforming the public and lacks understanding of the complexities of the interdisciplinary work of investigation
What is the 3 tiered response?
Police, ambulance/paramedics and fire
Who does the scene assessment
the responding first officer
What does the responding first officer do?
The scene assessment, deciding immediate action, securing the scene
When does the scene become a death scene?
If there is a known / suspected death
In Ontario do we have a coroner or medical examiner?
Coroner
What is a uniformed patrol?
Constable
What are the responsibilities of the uniformed patrol?
Responds to the emergency call for service, assumes control until relieved by supervisor or CSI
What is a uniformed police supervisor?
A sergeant
What does a uniformed police supervisor do?
Assumes control from the uniformed patrol until CSI arrives
What is the role of the detective?
Conducts and manages investigation, preps case for court and assists the prosecution
