FOR2605
Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024
Unique Number: 527395
Due Date: 19 September 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1.
Taking comprehensive and accurate notes at a crime scene is crucial for several reasons.
These notes serve as a written record of all activities and observations made by the investigator,
ensuring that the scene is permanently recorded. Given that testimonies may be required
months or even years after attending the scene, detailed notes help in recalling facts accurately,
which can be pivotal in securing a conviction or avoiding an acquittal. Notes force the
investigator to commit observations to writing, maintaining a detailed record of everything seen
and done, which can be invaluable during court proceedings. Once an investigator leaves the
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Reasons Why Notes Should Be Taken at a Scene
Taking comprehensive and accurate notes at a crime scene is crucial for several reasons. These
notes serve as a written record of all activities and observations made by the investigator,
ensuring that the scene is permanently recorded. Given that testimonies may be required
months or even years after attending the scene, detailed notes help in recalling facts accurately,
which can be pivotal in securing a conviction or avoiding an acquittal. Notes force the investigator
to commit observations to writing, maintaining a detailed record of everything seen and done,
which can be invaluable during court proceedings. Once an investigator leaves the scene, there
is no second chance to accurately record it, so it is better to note too many details than too few.
Comprehensive notes also reflect the investigator’s attitude, experience, and willingness to
thoroughly document the scene, thereby corroborating other testimony and significantly
influencing other evidence. Additionally, these notes enable the investigator to complete a
comprehensive and accurate report.
1.2 Essential Information That Should Appear in Notes Taken at a Scene
Negative or Unexpected Conditions: Any conditions that deviate from the norm or are
unexpected should be meticulously recorded.
Presence or Absence of Evidence: Both the evidence that is present and any expected
evidence that is absent should be noted.
Call or Complaint Time: The exact time when the investigator received the call or complaint
should be documented.
Crime Identification: Precise identification of the crime in question is essential.
Description of Evidence: Detailed descriptions of each item of evidence observed, including
its appearance, smell, texture, and any sounds heard, should be included.
Suspect Details: Information about any suspects should be recorded.
Arrest Details: Details of any arrests made should be documented.
Stolen Property Description: A thorough description of any stolen property should be noted.
Names of Key Individuals: Names of witnesses, evidence handlers, and the complainant
should be recorded.
Evidence Handling: Notes on how evidence was marked and arranged, as well as any
