Describe documenting a crime scene, using notes.

Documentation should include the use of the following interrogatives:

  • Who
  • What
  • When
  • Where
  • Why
  • How

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why are detailed crime scene notes important?
  • Why are crime scene notes crucial in record-keeping?
  • Why would an officer bring crime scene notes to court?
  • Who is responsible for keeping accurate crime scene notes?
  • When does note-taking begin?
  • What is the importance of proper spelling and grammar in crime scene notes?