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Chapter 1: introduction

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crime scene processing
inherent task and duty associated with most criminal investigations; examination, evaluation
collection of evidence and scene context in as pristine a condition as possible
What is the end goal of crime scene processing?
assessing, observing, documenting, searching, collecting and analyzing
What are the six basic steps a crime scene technician engages in?
articulate the reasons why a certain action was taken over some other course of action
For cross-examination what must the CSI be able to do?
1. the prevention of crime and disorder, and the preservation of peace
2. The protection of life, proerty and personal liberty
What are the two basic goals of police?
crime prevention, crime repression, regulating noncriminal conduct, provision of services, protection of personal liberty
What are the five basic objectives police apply to achieve the two basic goals?
crime prevention
includes the actions and efforts designed to keep crime from occurring in the first place
crime repression
seek to repress the criminal by actively investigating crimes and attempting to identify those responsible
regulating noncriminal conduct
police act to control general behavior patterns in order to prevent chaos
provision of services
the scope and breadth of the services provided by the police is very broad
protection of personal liberty
police have a mandate to protect citizens from unwarranted police interference of their personal liberties
remain professional and objective
what is the true duty of police officers?
truth
simple fact without regard to agenda and subjective factors
justice
process by which each recieves his due
victim, society, and the accused
what three entities does justice consider?
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