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First Responders and Crime Scene Technicians

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First Responders and Crime Scene Technicians

First responders and crime scene technicians are often the first to arrive at a crime scene. Due to their early involvement and engagement with maintaining control of the crime scene, these individuals may have an opportunity to see the scene undisturbed. This places them in a unique position to evaluate the scene and the evidence to be collected.

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