Homework: Crime Scene Investigation Walk-Through
When you arrive on the scene of a crime you must follow certain procedures to ensure the admissibility of evidence. For this homework, you will use a case file of a real crime scene and take on the role of the crime scene investigator at the scene of the crime. You will create a presentation where you will document your process, present your findings, and provide an evaluation of the scene in a narrated PowerPoint or presentation tool of your choosing.
To help you prepare for this homework, use the mock crime scene resource below to review the steps of evaluating a crime scene. This will help guide you as you walk us through your scene.
Choose one of the following cases from your textbook resource:
i. "He Hit Her Until She Fell . . . and That Was Just the Beginning", Brandl, pp. 363-373.
ii. "A Mutilation Murder", Brandl, p. 670.
Then, create a presentation that is five to ten minutes in length in which you:
i. Identify the tools you used to evaluate the crime scene. Provide a rationale for your choices.
ii. Outline the steps you took to secure the crime scene.
iii. Describe the techniques and procedures you used to process the crime scene, including a list of the evidence you collected. Explain the reasons for your procedures.
iv. Describe the steps you took to preserve the evidence and provide an explanation for your process.
v. Provide photos of the crime scene.
vi. Create a crime scene map that illustrates the crime scene upon arrival.
vii. Narrate your presentation to walk the audience through the crime scene.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this homework are:
i. Evaluate crime scenes using procedures appropriate for the situation.