Crime scene|Private Investigator|Los Angeles

Crime scene|Private Investigator|Los Angeles

crime scene

Crime scene is a term that can be applied to the following:

– The area where a crime has been committed

– The area surrounding the immediate perimeter of the place where the crime has been committed

– The area where the evidence of the crime has been found

– The crime scene can be extended from the area where the crime has been committed to the area where the suspect has been apprehended.

Crime scene processing is the initial step of an investigation. It includes:

– Protection of the crime scene from contamination

– Preliminary scan

– Search for evidence

– Photographing

– Sketching and preparation of scale models

– Collection, packaging, and marking of evidence

– Reconstruction of the crime.

Crime scene processing in arson cases

During the crime scene processing the investigator should attempt to determine the presence of accelerants (substances that activate and speed up the fire). Thorough examination of debris at the crime scene may reveal the presence of gasoline, explosives, fuel oil, and other substances or devices that may have been used to start the fire. Preserving the evidence at the scene of fire proves to be difficult because firefighters and medical personnel may destroy the evidence while making the efforts to stop the fire and rescue the victims. It is important to discover the point of origin of fire and determine the direction of the fire by examining the burning patterns on the walls, floor, and furniture. The main goal of the fire scene processing is to identify the incendiary material, such a gas, electric appliances, wiring, papers, clothing, cigarettes, candles, matchsticks, etc.

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