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ADPP - Crime Scene, Evidence & Sources
of Information
What is a crime scene - ANS In general terms a crime/incident scene is an area surrounding
the site of a crime/incident where evidence might be found.
What are the two forms of crime scene? give examples of each. - ANS Primary crime scene -
the place where the crime was committed eg murder
Secondary crime scene - the place where the body was dumped
Section 11 of the Law Enforcement Powers Responsibilities Act 2002 (LEPRA) allows us to
demand what - ANS It allows us to demand the name and address from a person who can
assist in the investigation when an indictable offence has occurred.
Locard's Theory of Transfer is generalised as meaning - ANS When two objects come into
contact with one another there is a transfer of material from one to another. For example, in a
sexual assault, there may be a transfer of material between the offender and the victim, and the
victim to the offender. There may also be a transfer of the victim and offender onto another
surface, for example, a bed or floor.
What are the three PRIORITIES when attending a crime scene - ANS 1. Preserve Life and
evidence,
2. Identify the crime scene
3. Protect the crime scene
There are 17 steps when attending a crime that the first officer is responsible for upon arrival,
list the first 5 most crucial steps - ANS 1. Assess Hazards
2. Render or arrange for assistance to any person
3. Determine the nature and size of the scene
4. Determine an entry and exit point that is a point believed to have not been used by the
suspect.
5. Remove all persons from the scene through the entry point and record details
A Disaster scene is one where there have been how many deaths in one location - ANS 4 or
more deaths at a crime scene
What are the three boundaries for a crime scene perimeter - ANS Inner
Outer
Exclusionary
, If you have to move an object at a crime scene what must you do - ANS Record everything and
take photos or do a sketch diagram. You must inform an investigator about it. You must not put
the object back
Section 88 of LEPRA states our powers to which can be exercised at a crime scene when we
are at the location lawfully. To be lawfully allowed on the premises includes - ANS a. By warrant
b. LE(PR)A 2002 s.9 entry ( breach of the peace, immediate danger)
c. Allowed entry through informed consent
Section 90 of LE(PR)A 2002 states when a crime scene can be established. What must have
occurred - ANS 1. Traffic accident causing death or serious injury
2. Serious Indictable Offence is being, or was, or may have been, committed
3. There may be evidence of a serious indictable offence in or on the premises.
Do we require a warrant to establish a crime scene in a public place, and what Section of
LEPRA is this located - ANS No, LE(PR)A 2002 s.89(2)
When consent is denied to establish a crime scene and Police are waiting for a warrant what is
the only thing they are able to do whilst waiting. - ANS a. Preserve and Protect the crime scene
using LE(PR)A 2002 powers s.95 a) to f)
b. They cannot investigate the scene until they have the warrant
What are the 5 responsibilities when attending a crime scene that the first officer is responsible
for upon arrival - ANS 1. Stop - assess the hazards, stand back and evaluate the area
2. Look - physical evidence, possibly dangerous situations
3. Listen - witnesses or any activity in the vicinity
4. Smell - gas etc.
5. Think - Plan method of entry, minimize disturbance to the scene
What should be done (4 steps) with witnesses/suspects at a crime scene - ANS 1. detained
only with consent and all witnesses that are present should have personal particulars recorded.
2. should be separated from each other. Create a corridor from the crime scene to remove the
witnesses.
3. when taken into custody (suspect), by the first officer at the scene, this officer should not
attempt to interrogate the suspect at this time, but record anything said by this person.
4. should be removed from the crime scene (suspect), once in custody, to avoid damaging
evidence.
As first officer on the scene. What initial information should you give to police radio (10
conditions) - ANS 1.Exact Location
2.Type of incident
3.Time of incident
4.Estimate the number of persons injured
5.Estimate the number of persons deceased
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