Analyze how initial documentation of evidence should be carried out.

Approach to the crime scene Documentation of evidence Collection of evidence Processing of evidence Maintenance of chain of custody Presentation at trial The following elements must be addressed in your Crime Scene Scenario Analysis. Your analysis must address these elements for each potential piece of physical evidence you locate at the crime scene: Determine how the initial responders should approach the crime scene. Analyze how initial documentation of evidence should be carried out. This includes documenting both the overall crime scene and the location of various pieces of evidence within the scene. Issues of photographing, sketching, and video documentation of evidence should be addressed. Analyze how evidence should be collected, including specific methods for Potentially hazardous evidence. Impression evidence. Easily contaminated or compromised evidence. Explain how the evidence should be processed, including the basic scientific analysis to be performed on each piece of evidence and the laboratory equipment that will be utilized. Analyze each type of evidence found in the scenario in terms of its historical use in criminal cases. Assess how the chain of custody will be maintained. Evaluate how evidence will be presented at trial, including discussion of foundation and introduction of new tests and technology, if applicable.