What is Search Patterns?

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The most common search patterns include the spiral search method, grid search method, strip or line search method, and quadrant or zone search method. It is generally recommended that at least two officers search an indoor crime scene. This may best be accomplished by dividing the room in half and having each investigator search half of the room (also known as the quadrant or zone search method).

In most cases, the outdoor crime scene covers a broader area than those that are indoors. One way is to rope off the scene into a grid, referred to as the grid search method. Obviously, circumstances may require investigators to proceed with the search at night. These may include inclement weather or other emergency circumstances. The search of a vehicle requires the same degree of attention as in- door and outdoor searches. The nature of the crime dictates the area of the vehicle to be searched.

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