Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement

National Institute of Justice

   See also the instructional video "Processing the Crime Scene"

This guide is intended for use by law enforcement and other responders who have responsibility for protecting crime scenes, preserving physical evidence, and collecting and submitting the evidence for scientific examination. It is recognized that all crime scenes are unique. The judgment of the investigator on the scene, with the assistance of other responders, such as the prosecutor, should be given deference in the implementation of this guide. It is impossible to propose a single, step-by-step procedure to approach every type of situation. There are, however, fundamental principles of investigating a crime scene and preserving evidence that should be practiced in every case.

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