Baldestamon

Fundamental of Crime Scene Processing

a.) Duties of first Responder

1.) Proceed to the crime scene to validate the information received
2.) Record the exact time of arrival and pertinent data regarding the incident in his issued pocket
notebook and notify the TOC
3.) Cordon off the area and secure the crime scene with a police line or whatever available materials like
ropes, straws of human as barricades to preserve its integrity.
4.) Check whether the situation still possess imminent danger and call for backup it necessary
5.) Identify possible witnesses and conduct preliminary interview and ensure their availability for the
incoming investigator on case
6.) Arrest the suspect if around or in instances wherein the suspect is fleeing, make appropriate
notification for dragnet operations.
7.) Prepare to take the “Dying Declaration” of severely injured persons with the following requisites:
o The death is imminent and the victim is conscious of that fact.
o The declaration refers to the cause and surrounding circumstances of such death
o The declaration relates to facts which the victim is competent to testify to
o The declaration is offered in case wherein the victim’s death is the subject of the inquiry
8.) Evacuate the wounded to the nearest hospital using emergency service.
a. Account for the killed , wounded and arrested persons for proper disposition
9.) Conduct initial investigation
10.) Brief the investigator on case upon arrival and turn over the crime scene
11.) Conduct Inventory on the evidence taken at the crime scene, inventory receipt should be properly
signed by the first responder, Forensic Unit and the Investigator-on-case.

b.) Duties of and Responsibilities of the Investigating Team

1.) Take full control of the crime scene to include the conduct of the crime scene search, taking of
photographs , making sketches , lifting of fingerprints , markings of physical evidence (Chain of
Custody) the transmittal of evidence to crime laboratory, interview of witnesses , gathering and
evaluation of evidence, follow up of the case, documentation and filling of appropriate charges in
court.
2.) Establish a command post in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene
3.) Designate a holding area in the immediate vicinity of the crime scene (for the media, VIP’s and other
personalities present)
4.) Conduct case conference with the first responder’s , Forensic Unit and other law enforcer and rescue
personnel