With the increase use of video and digital cameras to process a crime scene, one might think that preparation of the sketch is no longer needed.  However, this is further from the truth.  Several methods (Coordinate method; Triangulation method; and Cross-projection method) have been developed to best conduct a detailed sketch of the crime scene.  For this Lab, I want you to watch the video about “the man goes nuts…” and then provide the seven essential details to create a rough crime scene sketch for this video.  Also, watch the second video to understand the process for a final sketch.

THINK outside the box and have fun!

For this lab assignment, you will need to review the video below to further understand the steps in creating a rough crime scene sketch.  Then answer the following topic areas:

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Based on your initial review of the video title “man goes nuts…” complete an incident/investigative report (you are the initial officer on scene for this portion of this assignment, and the case number/OCA is 2020-0001), then construct a mock crime scene sketch with three pieces of mock evidence (In other words, you will be creating your own fake crime scene based on the crime that was reported in the video title “man goes nuts…”).  You can choose whatever items of evidence you wish.  I would be very pleased to help you construct this scene, if you desire- please call or email me to facilitate any assistance you may need.  Evidence commonly associated with burglaries (shoe print, fingerprints, something the suspects left behind like a cigarette butt, etc.).

2. Address of the incident:  123 Hall Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

Incident Report_DCI-600F.pdf   (Opens in new window)

Note:  a). Save the incident report to your computer.   b). Open it in the edit mode before entering any information.  c). After you have completed entering all information, then save it again in you computer.  d).  After you complete all other requirements, then you can also submit your completed incident report.

TOPIC AREAS:  (ANSWER ALL)

2. Explain the seven essential elements when creating the rough crime scene sketch?

3. Why is a crime scene sketch important, especially when investigators can take photographs and videos of the scene?

4. Provide your analysis (summary) of the video (“man goes nuts…”) and incorporate items 2 and 3 in your analysis (summary).

A thoughtful Lab Assignment includes:

a. Introduction

b. Body

c.Conclusion