Lesson Plan: Learning Aids Required: Overhead Projector, Laptop, Handouts
Lesson Plan: Learning Aids Required: Overhead Projector, Laptop, Handouts
Lesson Plan: Learning Aids Required: Overhead Projector, Laptop, Handouts
INTRODUCTION:
Crime scene processing is very crucial part in the investigation of crime incident
since it is where an investigator establishes the case and where potential evidence can
be recovered that can connect the suspect to the crime. Physical evidence do not lie
and can remain forever. It can stand alone as an evidence that only needs a skilled and
diligent investigator to locate and collect it. Most of the evidence on a crime is found at
the crime scene.
TRAINING GOAL:
To provide the participants working knowledge on how to maintain the integrity of
physical evidence through the proper procedure in processing a crime scene, evidence
recognition, searching, preservation, documentation, collection and handling of physical
evidence to ensure the prosecution and conviction of criminal suspect/s in the courts of
law.
TRAINING OBJECTIVE:
At the end of the course the participants will be able to:
1. Define the different terms used in this lesson.
2. Know and understand the role of the Scene of Crime Operation (SOCO) at the
crime scene.
3. Know the basic composition, duties and responsibilities of the scene of crime
operation.
4. Know the proper procedure on how to process different types of crime scene,
how to secure and preserve a crime scene to ensure the integrity of every
physical evidence that can be recovered at the crime scene.
5. Know the different types of searching method and its application to the crime
scene.
6. Know the different types of crime scene sketch and its purpose.
7. Know the different methods and procedure in documenting a crime scene.
8. Know how to recognize, collect, package, handle and transport different types of
physical evidence applying the lesson from the subject on Forensic Sciences.
9. Know the different examination that can be requested on a particular evidence.
SESSIONS:
1. Definition of Terms:
Crime Scene Investigation – It is the conduct of processes, more particularly the
recognition, search, collection, handling, preservation and documentation of physical
evidence to include the identification and interview of witnesses and the arrest of
suspect/s at the crime scene.
Crime Scene – A crime scene be defined as a location at which an offense was
committed and where potential for evidence of that crime may exist. It can be
understood to include all areas in which the criminal, any possible victim/s, and any
eyewitness/es moved during the time the crime was committed.
4. Preparation
Before responding to a crime scene, the SOCO team leader must first have an
idea on what type of crime they are responding too and the present situation at the
crime scene. Determine the readiness of the personnel involve, their individual
equipments and the needs at the crime scene base on the information relayed by the
requesting party.
Tree Fence X X X
c. Notes taking
Note taking must be a constant activity throughout the processing of the crime
scene. Prepare a narrative description of the crime scene and take note of everything
that attracted one’s attention. Take down extensive notes to document important
factors. Nothing is insignificant when it catches one’s attention. This should start once
you arrived at the crime scene until the end of the crime scene examination.
Things to be included in Notes taking
1) Time and date arrival at the crime scene.
2) Weather condition
3) Name of investigator, first responder and time of incident or discovery
of the incident.
4) Status and detail description of the victim as to body built, height,
gender, age, injuries, estimated time of death, clothing, finger nails and other pertinent
observation made.
5) Status of suspect if any and their personal circumstances.
6) Detailed written description of the crime scene with locations of
physical evidence and other pertinent observation noted.
7) The person who discovered and collected the physical evidence.
8) How the evidence was packaged and marked.
9) The disposition of the item when it was collected.
10) Take note of everything that will help you in preparing a narrative
report about how you process the crime scene.
11) The time and to whom you release the crime scene.
2) Strip method – In this method, the area is blocked out in the form of a
rectangular. The searcher proceeds slowly at the same place along path parallel to one
side of the rectangle. When a piece of evidence is found, the finder announces his
discovery and the search must stop until the evidence has been cared for. At the end of
the rectangle, the searcher turns and proceeds along new lanes.
4) Spiral method – in this method, the searchers follow each other along the
path of a spiral beginning on the outside and spiraling in towards the center or vice
versa.
5) Wheel method – this method of search, the area is considered to be
approximately circular. The searchers gather at the center and proceed outward along
the radius or spokes. The procedure should be repeated several times depending on
the size of the circle and the number of searchers.
SUMMARY:
The subject makes the participants more aware on the proper procedure on how
to process a crime scene, the importance of crime scene preservation, handling and
collection of physical evidence. The required knowledge or information that an
investigator should know, how he deals with different types of crime scene and identify
the suspect and bring him before the court of law. The practical exercises with a crime
scene scenario allows the participants have a hands-on how to apply the lesson learn
on the lecture. Critique and open discussion at the end, allows exchange of views and
better understanding about the lesson. Each group will submit report.
Preparation of Narrative
Description Blood stain
Hair strands
Rape Fiber
Pubic hair
Body Fluids/
Evaluation of Physical spermatozoa
Evidence Possibilities
Empty container
Crime Scene Search Ashes/debris
Arson Cloth sealed
w/ flammable
substance
in flammable
Flammable liquid
Collection of Physical Evidence substance
I. AUTHORITY
Telephone Call From (Name) _____
Verbal Instruction Office ___________________
Written Request Through(Name) ______
Call by Radio Office _____________________________________________
XII. INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE CRIME SCENE UPON ARRIVAL OF THE SOCO
TEAM
a) stabbed d) drowned
b) shot e) other (specify) ____
c) strangled
Police line has been installed when the SOCO team arrived
No Police line has been installed when the SOCO team arrived
Crime scene appears disturbed and contaminated by
a) suspect/s
b) victim/s
c) others (specify) _____
Age: Height:
Complexion: Built:
Sex: Attire:
Other identifying characteristics ___
XVII. INJURIES SUSTAINED BY THE VICTIM/S IF ANY (Use extra sheets if necessary)
VICTIM 1:
VICTIM 2:
XVIII. INJURIES SUSTAINED BY THE SUSPECT/S AND THEIR SPECIFIC LOCATION (Use extra
sheets if necessary)
SUSPECT 1:
SUSPECT 2:
Jealousy Unknown
Revenge Others (specify) ________________________
VICTIM 1: Wounded
Brought to Hospital for treatment
Brought to Funeral Homes for autopsy
Under investigation by
___________________________________________________________
(investigation and unit/address)
(Ranks/Names) Designations:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________ ____________________
Chief of Office SOCO Team Leader
Figure 2
Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
_____________________________
___________________
Date
RE SOCO/CASE REPORT NR:
1. OFFICER-ON–CASE (Rank/Name) :
c. Signature :
2. NATURE OF OFFENSE :
b. Place of Commission/Incident :
b. Team Leader :
c. Signature :
d. Signature :
5. WITNESSES (Name/Address/Signature)
a.
b.
c.
____________________________ ________________________________
Officer-on -Case SOCO Team Leader
Figure 3
FRAME SHUTTER
APERTURE SUBJECT LIGHTING REMARKS
NR SPEED
TIME BESTARTED:
PHOTOGRAPHER: TIME ENDED:
INCIDENT: WHEATHER CONDITION:
OFFICER ON CASE: LIGHTNING CONDITION:
REQUESTING PARTY: DISPOSITION:
PLACE OF INIDENT:
ROUGH SKETCH
Figure 5
FINISH SKETCH
Figure 6
TITLE BLOCK
Nature of Case:
Requesting Party:
Victim/s:
Officer on Case:
Date & Time Sketched:
Place of Incident:
Weather Condition:
Sketched by:
Witnesses: 1.
2.
Remarks:
Figure 7
Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________
TITLE BLOCK
Nature of Case:
Requesting Party:
Victim/s:
Officer on Case:
Date & Time Sketched:
Place of Incident:
Weather Condition:
Sketched by:
Witnesses: 1.
2.
Remarks:
Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________
____________________
N
Floor Plan Sketch
TITLE BLOCK
Nature of Case:
Requesting Party:
Victim/s:
Officer on Case:
Date & Time Sketched:
Place of Incident:
Weather Condition:
Sketched by:
Witnesses: 1.
2.
Remarks:
Figure 8
Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________
____________________
N
ELEVATION SKETCH
(South Side Wall)
Elevation Sketch
TITLE BLOCK
Nature of Case:
Requesting Party:
Victim/s:
Officer on Case:
Date & Time Sketched:
Place of Incident:
Weather Condition:
Sketched by:
Witnesses: 1.
2.
Remarks:
Figure 10
Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
________________________
___________________
___________________
Date
SOCO/CASE REPORT NR:
___________________
Date
SOCO/CASE REPORT NR: ____
EVIDENCE LOG
DESCRIPTION
SIGNA-
OF TIME SPECIFIC
QTY COLLECTED BY REMARK/S TURE OF
SPECIMEN COLLECTED PLACE
SEARCHER
COLLECTED
b. __________________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________________
d. __________________________________________________________
e. __________________________________________________________
f. __________________________________________________________
g. __________________________________________________________
h. __________________________________________________________
i. __________________________________________________________
________________________________ _____________________________
Investigator-on-Case Evidence Custodian
WITNESSES:
_________________________________ ____________________________
_________________________________ ____________________________
Figure 13
MEMORANDUM
FOR : Chief, Regional Crime Laboratory Office _____
Attn: ____________________
DATE :
1. Reference/s:
a.
b.
c.
3. In connection with the above reference, submitted are the following evidence
collected from the crime scene for appropriate laboratory examination:
a. _____________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________