U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice.

Crime Scene and DNA Basics for Forensic Analysts

Objectives

Home  |  Glossary  |  Resources  |  Help  |  Contact Us  |  Course Map
 

Upon successful completion of this unit of instruction, the student shall be able to:

  • Understand the importance of protecting and preserving the scene to ensure the integrity of the physical evidence within.
  • Understand the different types of crime scenes and the types of evidence encountered in these scenes.
  • Understand the importance of scene documentation through photography, video recording, and sketching.
  • Understand the different methods used for collection and preservation of evidence.

Back Forward