Imagine you are at the scene of a homicide. The victim was murdered on the sidewalk in front of a public building on a busy street. Briefly record the photographs you need to take and in what order they should be taken

What will be an ideal response?


First, photograph the general area. This would include the street scene, the sidewalk, the front of the building, and any other general areas in the vicinity of the crime scene. Then photograph specific areas, which would include the placement of the body, from all views. Specific areas might also include the entrance to the building, if the victim was shot going into or coming out of the building, or a nearby parked car, if the victim was getting out of or into the car. Finally, photograph specific objects of evidence such as the weapon, any bullet casing or shells, blood stains or spatter, articles of clothing, or any other type of physical evidence. Exterior shots should be taken first because they are the most subject to alteration by weather and security violations.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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