forensic science 1

Due Date: 11:59 pm EST, Sunday of Unit 1 Points: 100 Overview: The goal of crime scene documentation is to create a visual record that will allow the forensics lab and the prosecuting attorney to easily recreate an accurate view of the scene. In this assignment, you will create a mock crime scene and document it with photography and notes. Instructions:

• Download the Crime Scene Documentation template. • Create a mock crime scene using items around the house. The type of crime is

your choice. o Place at least three items of evidence in the crime scene.

• Document the crime scene. Keep in mind that crime scene documentation is an important part of building the case and an integral part of the investigation, and without these methods the findings of the investigation could come into question. Think about what is expected to be done when taking notes and photographing the evidence and that the documentation is important.

o Take a minimum of 10 photographs of the scene, including:  7 overall photos of the crime scene  For each piece of evidence, take the following photos:

• 1 medium range • 1 close range without scale • 1 close range with scale

 Take notes as to the time/date that the crime scene occurred, any details of the crime that you note from the scene, and information on each item of evidence collected. This should be roughly a half page of notes about the crime scene.

 Fill out the required information in the Request for Examination of Physical Evidence:

• Basic information, including Agency Case #, Incident Town, Incident Date, Incident Type.

• Summary of the case.

CRJ180 – Introduction to Forensics

Mock Crime Scene

• Include 3+ items of evidence and what types of forensic analysis would be performed on those items.

Requirements:

• Submit a Word document.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Mock Crime Scene Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

0–17 Points 18–23 Points 24–29 Points 30 Points Photographs Does not

include most or all the required ten photographs for documentation. Missing some of the photographs of documentation, including the photos of evidence. Photos may not be applicable to the crime scene.

Somewhat clearly labeled a minimum of 7 photographs of the crime scene included, including some the required evidence photos. The photographs are somewhat clear. Some of the photos are missing or not applicable to the crime scene.

Mostly clearly labeled a minimum of 9 photographs of the crime scene included, including all the required evidence photos. The photographs are mostly clear.

Clearly labeled ten photographs of the crime scene included, including all the required evidence photos. The photographs are clear. The photos relate to the crime scene.

0–20 Points 21–27 Points 28–34 Points 35 Points Crime Scene Notes

Crime scene notes are not clearly written. The notes are brief and do not provide enough information about the crime scene.

Crime scene notes are somewhat clearly written. They document the crime scene somewhat clearly and accurately. May need more detail.

Crime scene notes are mostly clearly written. They document the crime scene mostly clearly and accurately with most of the necessary information.

Crime scene notes are clearly written. They document the crime scene clearly and accurately with all necessary information.

Request for Physical Examination Form

The form is not filled out clearly filled out with all necessary information accurately provided.

The form is somewhat clearly filled out with some of the necessary information

The form is mostly clearly filled out with most of the necessary information accurately provided.

The form is clearly filled out with all necessary information accurately provided.

accurately provided.