police called to incident. Police then call scenes of crime to the incident if relevant. Crime scene examiners (CSI, CSE, SOCO’s) are called. Most senior will be designated the crime scene manager. CSM will decide for additional scientific support
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what does a police and a scenes of scene staff do at a crime scene
record scene, recover items, label each item
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what happens to the evidence after packaged by the police
submitted to the relevant forensic service provider
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what will the examiners of the evidence do after examination
write a statement for the court, may attend the court to discuss the case
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what should a personal expertise do constantly
update their knowledge
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what shouldn't a personal expertise do
never stray outside thier area of expertise
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what is "integrity of evidence"
the evidence must never be compromised and continuity of evidence must be maintained
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What is SOP
standard operating procedure
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Forensic provider must be impartial
scientist must make sound conclusions based on fact and experience
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Forensic provider will give advice and report which is?
clear, unambiguous and concise
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Forensic provider must ensure service levels
best value but no compromise on quality
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what is FSP
Forensic science providers
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why might some cases not be viable scientifically
financial implication
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what must FSP's do when new evidence is brought in a case
scientist must then re-evaluate the findings in the light of this information
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what is CPS
crown prosecution service
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What is "application of science to law"
pplication of science to the criminal justice system depends on the scientist’s ability to supply accurate and objective information that reflects the events that have occurred at a crime
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what was Locard's 1st principle
Whenever 2 objects come into contact with one another, they exchange some material (dust particles, hair, dead skin cells)
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what was Locard's 2nd principle
that the intensity, duration and nature of the materials in contact determine the extent of the transfer
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Who is an FSP's obligated to
Criminal justice law, not the police officer or the solicitor
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Why must the provide show their work to a recognised independent body
so it can be accredited to standards of ISO (international standard organisation)
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What are the branches of forensic science
physical science and biological
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what are the categories for physical science in forensic science
chemistry, physics, and geology to ID and compare crime scene evidence
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what are the categories for biological sceince in forensic science
blood, body fluids, hairs and fibers, entomology, Toxicology, pathology, psychology, odontology
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What is a primary crime scene
scene where the actual criminal activity took place.
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What is a secondary crime scene
When there is another crime scene, for example the body was moved, it would likely yield clues that can assist in solving the crime
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What mustn't a forensic provider do
Witness statement collection, Suspect and motive development,Cause, manner, time of death,Why did it happen? Profiling, Means or Motive, Opportunity, Identification and Arrest of Suspect
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what does a police and a scenes of scene staff do at a crime scene
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record scene, recover items, label each item
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what will the examiners of the evidence do after examination
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