Crime Scene Investigation
/ˈkraɪm ˌsiːn ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic process of collecting, preserving, and analyzing physical evidence from the location where a crime has occurred.
The detectives began the crime scene investigation immediately after securing the perimeter.
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- crime scene investigations
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Commentary
Properly documenting the crime scene is critical to preserving evidence admissible in court and requires methodical procedures to maintain chain of custody.
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