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Usually, but by no means always, they have available to them yellow or orange plastic "crime scene" tape which they use to encircle the boundaries of a crime scene - especially when out-of-doors. However ANYTHING can be used - rope - barricades - vehicles - etc.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis is a very broad question but in a nutshell police look at a crime scene for clues and evidence to suggest how the crime occurred and by whom.
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Do you need to be a police officer first before becoming a crime scene investigator?
I dont know about other states, but in Illinois you have to be a police officer for 2 years before you can become a crime scene investigator. I don't know about other states, but in Illinois you have to be a police officer for 2 years before becoming a crime scene investigator.
What does a scene of crime officer do?
examine crime scenes to collect evidence. Although SOCOs are not police officers, they are employed by police forces and work closely with the police.
Who is the first to arrive at a crime scene?
the FAO (first attending officer) is first on the scene when called to a crime.
Can a male police officer touch a 12 year old girl at the scene of a crime?
Fus RO DAH!
If a police officer ask a security guard to leave there post can they refuse?
If there isn't a valid reason for that police officer to be doing that (e.g., the post is part of an active crime scene), absolutely.
What should police officers know about DNA testing?
All police officers are trained in the preservation of evidence at a crime scene, but unless they are specifically trained as crime scene or evidence technicians the average police officer is merely aware of DNA testing, not any specifics as to how it is conducted.
Where does a police officer get their authority to control and protect a crime scene?
Police in the US get their authority from the people who elect the legislators who enact the laws which include the authority to uphold them.
Who are responsible in crime scene investigation?
in my idea detective or police officer are responsible in crime i mean the role of a detective is so important, he goes to the crime scene,searches foe the clues and evidences,talks to the witnesses and finally he can say who ia guilty?
What sentence can you use for scene of the crime?
The police followed the muddy footprints back to the scene of the crime.
What rank of police officer would question a witness Also what rank of police officer would see over a crime scene in order to make sure all procedures were carried out properly?
Police Officer would question witness SGt and above would oversee procedures
How would a crime scene officer package weapons?
no
How do police get their evidence?
recover it from a person or crime scene
