CDI 4C

Activity #4b
CHECKLIST FOR CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
PROCEDURES/STEPS YES NO
1 Cordon the crime scene
a. Arrest suspects
b. Save lives
c. Preliminary examination of CS
d. Turn-over to IOC
2 Survey/Search/Evaluation
a. IOC conducts preliminary evaluation
b. Contact SOCO is necessary
3 Identification
a. Identify the weapon and other evidence
b. Identify the condition of weapon and other pieces of evidence
4 Recording/Photograph/Sketch
a. Record without labels, measures, scale, and measurement
b. Record with labels, measures, scale, and measurement
c. Take different kinds of photographs
5 Marking/Tagging
a. Mark or tag in areas that will not contaminate the evidence
6 Collection/Gathering of evidence
a. Use proper PPE
b. Use proper collecting kits
c. Handle with care
7 Storage/Preservation
a. Store in proper location and condition
b. Fill up proper paper works
8 Establish chain of custody
a. Complete forms
b. Provide initials and signatures
c. IOC verifies all documents are complete with SOCO Team leader
9 Turnover of evidence-to-evidence custodian
a. Evidence custodian fill up necessary forms
References: Procedures for Evidence Collection, Handling, and Storage (n.d.). Retrieved September 27, 2022, from
https://fws.gov/policy/e1445fw3.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2MbQiLHHMQyvgPSxGu_qX1P-1WnxteIpH9SrMnPYnc_ wnJJ5K2JP-X2gY

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MANUAL PNPM -DIDM -DS -9 -2 FIELD MANUAL ON INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES OF
VIOLENCE AND OTHER CRIMES (2011). (n.d.). https://pnp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Field-Manual-on-Investigation-
of-Crimes-of-Violence-and-other-Cri mes.pdf