What is the best procedure to follow when a nighttime crime scene is too dark to search properly? What steps should an investigator take if circumstances do not permit this procedure?
What will be an ideal response?
If a scene is too dark to search properly, the scene should be taped off, left undisturbed and guarded until daylight can be used. If circumstances do not allow waiting until daylight, a perimeter must be estimated and floodlights should be set up prior to the search.
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