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Collecting DNA Evidence at Property Crime Scenes

Module Overview

Crime Scenes

This training module introduces and describes the following key concepts:

  • Types of crime scenes.
  • Seven step protocol.
  • Victim interview.
  • Locating evidence.
  • Search methods.
  • Documenting the scene.

Suggested crime scene procedural guidelines and information are available in more detail in the accompanying document.

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