Crime Scene


	Crime Scene Examination A detailed and thorough crime scene examination is vital to ensure that all forensic evidence has been obtained from the scene of a crime. In the initial stages, this should involve making certain that any possible evidence is preserved, and, if necessary, photographing the scene before anything is retrieved. Contemporaneous notes, often called the ‘Scene of Crime Examination Report’, should be made, recording any relevant observations, the description of items being retrieved, exhibit numbers and details of where exactly the evidence was found; this should often include measurements and sketches. Exhibits should be correctly sealed and labelled whilst at the scene, following which a full trail of continuity should be maintained, whereby the location of the exhibit at any time could be established. Our Experts are able to: ► Attend scenes and assess a previous crime scene examination, photographing the scene, as necessary; ► Conduct examinations of scenes for fingerprint and forensic evidence; ► Critically examine crime scene examination records; ► Examine the continuity and integrity of exhibits; ► Identify possible causes of contamination; ► Produce detailed Expert reports, in S9 format; ► Provide advice at Court to Barristers and Solicitors; ► Provide Expert testimony at Court. Please contact us should you wish to discuss a specific case , or go to our Quotes page to find out what information we need in order to provide you with a quote.

Crime Scene Examination

A detailed and thorough crime scene examination is vital to ensure that all forensic evidence has been obtained from the scene of a crime.

In the initial stages, this should involve making certain that any possible evidence is preserved, and, if necessary, photographing the scene before anything is retrieved.

Contemporaneous notes, often called the ‘Scene of Crime Examination Report’, should be made, recording any relevant observations, the description of items being retrieved, exhibit numbers and details of where exactly the evidence was found; this should often include measurements and sketches.

Exhibits should be correctly sealed and labelled whilst at the scene, following which a full trail of continuity should be maintained, whereby the location of the exhibit at any time could be established.

Our Experts are able to:

► Attend scenes and assess a previous crime scene examination, photographing the scene, as necessary;

► Conduct examinations of scenes for fingerprint and forensic evidence;

► Critically examine crime scene examination records;

► Examine the continuity and integrity of exhibits;

► Identify possible causes of contamination;

► Produce detailed Expert reports, in S9 format;

► Provide advice at Court to Barristers and Solicitors;

► Provide Expert testimony at Court.

Please contact us should you wish to discuss a specific case , or go to our Quotes page to find out what information we need in order to provide you with a quote.