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Crime Scene Investigation: FINAL SURVEY

المؤلف:  Max M. Houck، Jay A. Siegel

المصدر:  Fundamentals of Forensic Science

الجزء والصفحة:  34

2026-06-14

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Crime Scene Investigation: FINAL SURVEY

When the crime scene is finished, there is still work to be done! A final survey is recommended to review all aspects of the search. Discuss the search and ask questions of each other. Read over the paperwork for a final check for completeness. Take photographs of the scene showing the final condition. Secure all evidence and retrieve all equipment. A final walk-through with at least two people from different agencies (if possible) as a check on completeness is a must. The crime scene can be released after the final survey; this event should be documented in the paperwork, including the time and date of release, to whom and by whom it was released. Remember that other specialists, such as a bloodstain pattern analyst or medical examiner, may need access to the scene before it is released. Once the scene has been released, re-entry may require a warrant; therefore, the scene should be released only when all personnel are satisfied that the scene was searched correctly and completely