Points of information to focus on in this unit are:

Australia	focus points

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Canada	focus points

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International	focus points

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United Kingdom	focus points

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United States	focus points

	On Scene Evaluation

1. Was the death event attended or unattended?
2. What are the signs of death: early, late, advanced?
3. What does the scene tell us about the event?
4. What are the time factors involved?
5. What are the geographical and environmental factors involved?
6. What is the condition of the team?
7. Are there suspicious circumstances surrounding the death?

• The Scene Investigation
• Note Taking · Photography
• Scene Diagram
• Other Physical Evidence
  (Carson , 1991, p. 19).

	crime scene investigation

"This article documents the necessity for searching major crime scenes in a strictly sequential manner and outlines the procedures to be taken for each step" (Standing Bear, 1999, p. 76).

"The scene investigation in a major crime scene is among the most important initial activities in a chain of events that may effect significantly the outcome (successful suspect identification and prosecution, consideration of the victim, public safety and security) of a serious crime offense" (Standing Bear, 1999, p. 77).

Phase One: Reaction

• Preparation
• Crime scene search equipment
• Notification of the incident and proceeding to the scene
• Immediate initial reactions

Phase Two: Security

• General scene security (environment)
• Scene security (the human element)

Phase Three: Search

• Preparing for search
• Determine the method for search
• Scene search and sketch

Phase Four: Processing

• Processing the scene
• Marking the evidence
• Evidence recovery

Phase Five: Closure

• Resurvey of the scene
• Closing the scene
  (Standing Bear, 1999).
  

Focus Points Reference

Carson, J.C. (1991). Death investigation for the remote responder. Response, (Fall) 18-24.

Standing Bear, Z .G. (1999). Crime scene responders: The imperative sequential steps. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 22 (1), 75-89

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From 'forensic presentations' in the forensic sourcebooks the following presentations have been selected for this unit:

Unit.A.4.5. Crime Scene Evidence

Australia	Presentation(s)

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Canada	Presentation(s)

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United Kingdom	Presentation(s)

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United States	Presentation(s)

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This section will continually be added to with guest presentations from forensic experts locally, nationally and internationally and with student presentations.

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From 'forensic cases' in the forensic sourcebooks the following case studies have been selected for this unit:

Unit.A.4.5. Crime Scene Evidence

Australia	case study

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Canada	case study

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United Kingdom	case study

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United States	case study

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From 'forensic experts' in the forensic sourcebooks the following panel of experts has been selected for this unit:

Unit.A.4.5. Crime Scene Evidence

	forensic panels of experts

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Australia	authors/experts

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Canada	authors/experts

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United Kingdom	authors/experts

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United States	authors/experts

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