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FOR2605 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 19 September 2024
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FOR2605 Assignment 2Semester 2 2024 - DUE 19
September 2024
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, Question 1 Making complete and accurate investigation
notes is one of the most important responsibilities of an
investigator who attends a scene. Discuss note taking under
the following themes/headings: 1.1 Reasons why notes
should be taken at a scene. 1.2 Essential information that
should appear in notes taken at a scene. 1.3 Methods of
documenting a scene. [10]
1. Reasons why notes should be taken at a scene:
Taking comprehensive notes at a scene is crucial for several
reasons:
• Documentation: Notes serve as a primary form of
documentation of observations, findings, and actions
taken at the scene. They provide a detailed record that
can be referred to during investigations, court
proceedings, or for future reference.
• Memory Aid: Human memory is fallible and can fade
over time. Notes help investigators recall details
accurately, even long after the scene has been
processed.
• Legal Purposes: Notes are often used as evidence in
legal proceedings to support the investigator's findings
and actions.
• Chain of Custody: Notes help maintain the chain of
custody by documenting who handled evidence, when,
and under what conditions.
1.2 Essential information that should appear in notes taken
at a scene:
Effective notes should include the following essential
information:
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