Types of Crime Scenes

Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation- Classification of Crime Scenes

1. Types of Crime Scenes

2. Outdoor Area may be more Not covered by a roof More prone to contamination More barricading an securing is required Environmental conditions is a major factor (evidence based protocols to be followed) Lighting conditions, night time, etc.

3. Indoor Smaller area Covered by a roof less susceptible to environmental loss and deleterious change. Multiple people accessing the scene will cause contamination Securing is much easier

4. Conveyance Also known as mobile crime scene A vehicle of transportation

5. Classification based on location of the crime committed Primary Secondary

6. Primary Crime Scene The initial location reported until further information is obtained. The place or location where the crime has taken place

7. Secondary crime scene Any other location that is connected to the primary crime scene That is connected to the crime in some manner During the process of investigation a secondary crime scene may turn out to be the primary crime scene.

8. 3rd Classification Based on the crime committed Homicide Burglary Sexual assault Robbery Suicide Road traffic accident

9. 4 th Classification Based on the size Macroscopic The crime scene itself Microscopic The evidence found Trace evidence The body