Reading Assignment for Section 2.5

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 2.5: Conducting Searches.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you will explore the various search patterns used in crime scene investigations and understand how these methods help ensure thorough evidence collection. You’ll learn about the procedures for organizing and prioritizing evidence collection to maintain its integrity. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into the critical steps of conducting a final survey of the crime scene to ensure all evidence is gathered before releasing the scene. Finally, you’ll evaluate the importance of following proper guidelines for releasing a crime scene and the key elements of evidence collection, including team coordination and chain of custody, to ensure that evidence is credible and admissible in court.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.5

• SLO 1: Identify and explain the importance of implementing various search patterns in crime scene investigations, including how these methods ensure thorough and effective evidence collection.
• SLO 2: Discuss the procedures for streamlining evidence collection and processing, emphasizing the role of prioritization and systematic handling in preserving evidence integrity.
• SLO 3: Describe the steps involved in conducting a final survey of a crime scene and the significance of this process in ensuring completeness before releasing the scene.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the guidelines and best practices for releasing a crime scene, considering how adherence to these procedures impacts the investigation’s overall integrity and the preservation of evidence.
• SLO 5: Summarize the key components of evidence collection, including the importance of team coordination, documentation, and chain of custody in maintaining the credibility and admissibility of evidence in court.