Describe the preservation and collection of physical evidence.

Describe the preservation and collection of physical evidence.

As a criminalist, you have been asked to speak to a group of students who want to learn more about crime scene investigation.

Write a 1,050- to 2,100-word paper in which you address the following in the same manner as you would address the group of students:

Identify the procedures associated with crime scene evaluation.

Describe the preservation and collection of physical evidence.

Describe the procedures for securing and searching the crime scene to include crime scene safety.

Identify methods of recording the crime scene.

Format your resources consistent with APA guidelines.

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Law enforcement has established various procedures that guide the entire process of crime scene evaluation. Typically, on arrival at a crime scene investigators begin their work by securing the area by various means like use of the yellow tape. This is done to ensure safety of any evidence that may be available at the scene that can be of use in subsequent stages of catching the perpetrators and knowing………………………..

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