POLICE PHOTOGRAPHY &

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

 NATURE OF POLICE PHOTOGRAPHY
• Police Photography: The art
and science of taking
photograph of crimes in
progress, crime scenes and
evidences as part of the police
task for its presentation as
evidence in court.
Simply, it is the application of
Photography to Police work.
USES OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN POLICE
WORK
Identification
Recording/preservation of evidence
Discovering and proving of evidence
Action of offenders
Court exhibits
 CASES INVOLVING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF
PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE
• People VS. Sacab..Physical evidence is evidence of the highest order. It speaks
more eloquently than a hundred witness.

• People VS. Uycoque & People VS Nepomuceno Jr...Physical evidence is mute but
an eloquent manifestation of truth and they rate high in our hierarchy of
trustworthy of evidence.

• People VS. Sison...Photographs can be identified by the photographer or by any

other competent witness who can testify to its exactness and accuracy.

• Calde VS. CA...Autoptic preference is the acquisition of knowledge from direct self-
perception or autopsy. It is one of the three accepted sources from which a
tribunal may properly acquire knowledge for making its decisions .
 NATURE OF CRIME SCENE
• Crime Scene is a location at which METHODS OF PHOTGRAPHING CRIME SCENE
an offense was committed and
OVERLAPPING METHOD a method of taking a series
where the potential evidence of that of photographs in a circular or clockwise direction,
crime may exist. overlapping each other slightly to show the entire crime
scene. If a single photograph cannot show the entire
crime scene, apply this method.
• Methods in documenting crime
scene PROGRESSIVE METHOD a method of taking crime
scene photographs starting from a fixed point,
photographing each piece of evidence from general to
1. Note Taking specific as the photographer move towards it , and
2. Sketching progressively getting closer.
3. Photography
 HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH CRIME SCENE

This is best accomplished by photographing the scene in

three stages:
1. Over-all photographs (General View/Long-Range)
(Orientation Photographs)

2. Mid-range photographs (Medium View/Mid-Range)

3. Close-up photographs (Close-up View/Close Range)

GENERAL VIEW
• The overall scene are fundamentally taken to
portray the areas as if a person viewing the
scene is seeing it from the standing position.
• To obtain this result, the photographer takes
the photograph with camera at eye level.
• Goal is to get as much information in one
picture as possible
• They should be taken before anything in the
scene is moved or disturbed
• They record the scene as it was found
• They serve as a point of reference for mid-
range and close-up photos taken later
 METHODS FOR TAKING OVER-ALL
PHOTOS
1. EXTERIOR CRIME SCENE PHOTOS First lens of choice is 50mm
 It most closely represents what the eye
• Move away from the scene and photograph actually sees
it from a distance
• Take photos all way around perimeter If you need a broader view, switch to a
• Include business names and signs 28mm or 35mm lens
 Remember – a wide-angle lens will distort
• Photograph nearby street signs, cross
streets the image
• If scene is in a large open area, try to find
nearby recognizable landmarks such as
hills, trees, power poles
 Method for Taking Over-All Photos

 Note distortion in this photo

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Method for Taking Over-All Photos

Street
Street

House

Street

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 METHODS FOR TAKING OVER-ALL
PHOTOS
2. INTERIOR CRIME SCENE
PHOTOS

• Use of 50mm lens is always

preferable, but inside, a wide-
angle lens may be necessary

• Flash set to automatic usually

works well on indoors.

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 Method for Taking Over-All Photos
 Step inside the door and photograph the room in
overlapping segments

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 Then repeat process from each corner of room, taking a series of
overlapping photos

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 MEDIUM VIEW
• They are taken in manner which portrays the scene
from approximately 10 to 20 feet of distance from
the subject matter.
• In order that the viewer be permitted to associate
the crime scene with separate areas of the scene
photographed, these areas should contain sufficient
detail to permit the viewer this association.
• Medium or mid-range photographs help in
establishing locations of evidence within the scene
• They focus the attention of the viewer on an object,
but the camera is far enough away to see other
objects in the room
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 CLOSE-UP VIEW
• Normally taken approximately 5 feet or less from the
subject matter.
• The attention is directed to objects which could not
effectively be seen on the long-range and mid-range
photographs
• Take necessary extreme close-up shot of the subject
to show the extent of damage.
• Close-up photographs define and give details to a
specific item of evidence
• Use macro (close-up) lens or 50mm lens
• In extreme close-ups, depth of field is less than 6mm
(¼ inch) so you should use the smallest f-stop
possible
• Use of automatic setting improves chances of proper Lesson #15 – Crime Scene Photography

exposure
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Over-all Mid-Range

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Extreme Close-up Close-up

 Close-Up Camera Set-Up

 Close-up with camera-mounted flash can result in flash parallax

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 Close-Up Camera Set-Up
Close-up with flash off camera results in good illumination of subject.

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 Use of Evidence Markers
 The number or letter assigned should be
unique to the item

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 PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTE

CASE NUMBER: SOCO 038-2017

TYPE OF CASE: Robbery with Homicide
LOCATION/ADDRESS: #13 Molave St., San Isidro, QC
DATE: 04 Feb 2017
TIME RECEIVED THE CALL: 1600H
TIME LEAVE THE BASE: 1605H
TIME ARRIVE CS: 1700H
INVESTIGATOR ON CASE: PO3 Juan Dela Cruz
VICTIM/WITNESS: ______________________
FILM USED: Kodak Colored 400 ASA, 36 EXP
NUMBER OF EXP: 24 shots
CAMERA USED: Nikon FM 10 SLR
WEATHER CONDITION: Hazy
CHAIN OF CUSTODY: Turned in to (name of person), (date & time)
ITEMS PHOTOGRAPHED: Itemized
TIME LEAVE THE CS: 2300H, 04 Feb 2017
TEAM COMPOSITION: Name of Team Members

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 SOCO FORM # 4 (RE SOCO REPORT NR: SOCO-038-17

SCENE OF THE CRIME EXAMINATION WORKSHEET

SPECIMEN ENTRIES-PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN
FRAME APERTURE SHUTTER SUBJECT LIGHTING REMARKS
NR SPEED

1-4 5.6 60 Coordination of SOCO T.L. to the With artificial For Info
I.O.C. light
5 5.6 60 Way to crime scene -do- -do-

6-35 5.6 60 Medium Shot of Evidence in the -do- -do-

Crime Scene
36-37 5.6 60 SOCO Team Searching Possible -do- -do-
Evidence
38-63 5.6 60 Overlapping Shot of the Crime -do- -do-
Scene
64-67 5.6 60 SOCO Team Final Search -do- -do-

68-71 5.6 60 The Crime Scene without -do- -do-

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 Use extra sheet if necessary
CAMERA USED: Nikon D90 FILM TYPE: ASA:

LENS USED: FLASH UNIT:

DEVELOPING TIME: DEVELOPED BY:
FIX TIME: LOCATION:
PRINT PAPER:
COMMENTS: DATE AND TIME:
PHOTOGRPAHER:
INCIDENT: TIME BEGAN;
REQUESTING PARTY: TIME ENDED:
OFFICERS ON CASE:
PLACE OF INCIDENT: LIGHTING CONDITION:

Prepared by: Certified and Corrected by: Noted by:

________________________ ______________________________ __________________________
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 USE OF SCALES
• It is best to place two scales at a right
angle to each other around the
object
• Focus on the object, not the scale
• Camera should be placed at 90° to
scale and impression
• This way image will have minimum
amount of distortion
• Fill picture frame with item and scale
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Problem Photographs

 To avoid glare while shooting toward

reflective surface, angle flash away from
camera
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 Problem Photographs

 Red-eye occurs from

shooting flash directly
into retina of eye
 Most cameras have
red-eye reduction
setting

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 When using off-camera flash, make sure flash is not blocked
by intermediate object, such as door jam

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CRIME SCENE
PHOTOGRAPHY

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 Concept of CSI
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION refers to a
comprehensive inquiry of a crime scene by
conducting systematic procedure of various
investigative methodologies which involves recovery
of physical evidence and testimonial evidence for
the purpose of identifying the witnesses, and arrest
of perpetrators for prosecution.

It technically commence upon the arrival of the First

Responder and conclude with the lifting on the
security cordon and release of the crime scene by
the Investigator on Case.
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 NATURE & TYPES OF CRIME SCENE
CRIME SCENE is said to be a "treasure
island" in criminal investigation. It is
because several pieces of evidence are
mostly found in the crime scene, which are entails that the offender committed the crime
very relevant for the solution of the crime.
CS is the venue or place where essential
ingredients of the criminal act took place.
It includes the setting of the crime and also
the adjoining places of entry and exit of
both offender and victim.
SCOPE OF CS
1. Primary focal points
2. Avenues of entry and exit
3. Secondary scenes
TYPES OF CRIME SCENE
1.INDOOR CRIME SCENE this crime scene
in an enclosed place.
2. OUTDOOR CRIME SCENE this crime scene is
located in an open area. It could be inside the
vehicle, airship and vessel.
3. CONTINUING CRIME SCENE this crime
scene has a mixed location from indoor to
outdoor or vice-versa or the continuing outdoor
alone or from one place to another of the same
jurisdiction, or from one place crossing to
another area of jurisdiction.
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 PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN
CRIME SCENE INCIDENT IS
REPORTED
1. THE MEANS OF REPORT- either by personal appearance, phone or any other
means.

2. THE TIME OF REPORT- exact time of report, the hour and minute should be
recorded.

3. RECEIVER OF THE REPORT- identity of the one who received the report.

4. TIME OF DISPATCH- time when the desk officer dispatches the investigator should
also be recorded, the means of the investigator and the means of transportation.
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 THE SOCO TEAM AND ITS SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. TEAM LEADER the one who directs the processing of the crime scene
2. ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER the one who implements or executes
3. PHOTOGRAPHER the one who takes photographs of all pieces of evidence that are
relevant to the crime committed
4. SKETCHER the one who makes sketches of the immediate, background and inside
the scene of the crime
5. MASTER NOTE TAKER one who writes down in short hand all observations at the
crime scene.
6. EVIDENCE MAN the one who is in charge in the collection, preservation and tagging
of the articles of evidence found at the crime scene.
7. MEASURER one who makes all relevant measurements of the scene.
8. SECURITY they are tasked to protect the crime scene before, during and immediately
after release of the crime scene.
9. DRIVER any personnel assigned to operate mobile car during response.
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 CS CONTAMINATION CONTROL
MULTI-LEVEL CONTAINMENT
SINGLE BARRIER
PERIMETER
1. INNER SCENE- the actual crime scene, where only
A single barrier is fine authorized investigators and crime scene technicians
for initial purposes. It operate.
does not provide
sufficient buffer for 2. WORKING AREA- an area surrounding the inner scene,
long term scene effort. where other support police may enter, and equipment is
staged and evidence is brought to.

3. OUTER AREA- it is everything on the outside of the

second barrier, where on-lookers, media and others may
gather
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 CS INTEGRITY THREATS
1. ADDITION OF MATERIAL -Ex. shoe prints, fingerprints, fibers and
hairs, cigarette butts, etc.

2. DESTRUCTION OF MATERIAL -Ex. trampled dust prints in the avenues

of approach, bloodstain on the victims clothing, loss of evidence on
the perimeter of the scene, loss of hair and fibers on the body, etc.

3. MOVEMENT OF MATERIAL -Ex. weapons moved away from suicide

victims, light is turned on or doors and windows opened, staging
actions by relatives, etc.

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 CRIME SCENE TEAM APPROACH

1. BY AREA -single group of

investigators is responsible
for all activity in the scene.

2. BY FUNCTION -specific
groups are formed to handle
different scene processing
aspects. Ex. photo team,
sketch team, latent team

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 INITIAL STEPS DURING CS RESPONSE
1. Record the date, arrival time and weather condition
2. If an injured person is in the scene, arrange for medical attention, identification and removal. The
scene should not be disturbed only to the extent necessary to have medical aid to the injured or
to have a doctor examined a deceased victim. Each alteration should be accurately recorded.
3. If the offender is at the scene, apprehend him/her.
4. If the scene is not fully protected, ensure its protection by using other policemen or other
responsible person to keep witnesses, suspects, and victims who are present from disturbing the
scene.
5. Determine and record the names of those persons at the scene who may be witnesses, and
separate them. These persons shall be removed from the immediate area of the scene as soon as
practicable.
6. Conduct preliminary questioning of witnesses, suspects and victims to determine in general the
extent of the incident.

NOTE: Those present within the immediate area of the scene should only be the minimum number needed to assist the investigator.
It may be necessary to request other policemen or officials present to refrain from examining or disturbing objects
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1. INITIAL NOTIFICATION
a. Who contacted?
b. What were they told of?
c. How did that individual come to know the info?

2. COORDINATION, ASSESSMENT AND TEAM CALL OUT

a. Is this my jurisdiction?
b. How complex is the scene?
c. What are needed?
d. Who are needed here?

3. CONDUCT INITIAL OBSERVATIONS conduct initial scan of the scene, specifically

look for the central theme items, victims, fragile evidence, avenues of entry or
exit, secondary scenes. Act on fragile evidence immediately, take action before it
is lost.
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4. DEAL WITH THE DECEASED
Check apparent deceased victims for signs of life. Identify anyone who may have
already examined victims. Coordinate the ME for examination.

5. PHOTOGRAPH THE SCENE

Once "life-saving" or death verifying is complete, the scene is stable, with no
further reason to violate or alter it. Photograph the scene as it is, with both still and
video.

6. DOCUMENT OVERALL OBSERVATIONS

An in-depth observation and description of the scene. Requires a walk-through, but
without altering anything since sketching and mapping have not been completed.
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7. SKETCH THE SCENE
Create a rough sketch of the scene that includes room and openings with dimension; furniture with
dimensions; evidence items, with fixing measurements and support the actual sketch with written notes
of measurements.

8. CONDUCT A FIRST RE-CHECK

Up to this point all obvious evidence and scene features have been noted, photographed and
sketched. Visually re-check the scene to ensure that no items or critical observations were overlooked.

9.RELEASE THE BODY

Release the body from the scene to appropriate authorities. As it is moved examine the body, being sure to:
document all surfaces before post incident bleeding occurs; check the body for easily dislodged hairs, fibers or
other trace evidence; preserve fragile evidence by bagging exposed hands or feet.

10.COLLECT THE EVIDENCE

Collect all evidence items that were already located and documented. Examine each item for additional trace
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11.CONDUCT A SECOND CHECK
All known evidence has been safely containerized and removed from the scene. Second recheck
involves far more intrusive actions including: Checking surfaces with the ALS; fingerprinting walls
and other scene surfaces; and exploratory searches and movement of furniture.
12. CONDUCT A THIRD CHECK
Verify all areas of scene which were perhaps overlooked. Conduct rechecks until these are negative.
This is a good time to review checklist. Conduct extremely intrusive actions like chemical
enhancement of floors, bullet trajectory analysis.
13. CHECK BEYOND THE SCENE
Check the scene perimeter and outlying areas to ensure that no secondary scenes were overlooked.
Good time to follow blood trails, if present, using botrh visual and chemical techniques.
14. CONDUCT AN ON-SITE DEBRIEFING
Before releasing the scene, spend a few moments with the entire team reviewing and discussing
the actions taken. Make sure that no assignments were forgotten or overlooked by the team. Check
individual documentation to ensure everyone is clear on directions and other scene aspects.

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15. RELEASE THE SCENE
Release the scene to an appropriate individual. This can only be done after you are
confident that all activities are complete. The only way back is with an additional
search warrant. Remember, if you are unsure, it only takes manpower to hold a scene.
16. PROCESS AND PACKAGE ALL EVIDENCE
On-scene collection may require temporary evidence for the long term as soon as
practical, which may include drying of bloody objects. Check evidence vouchers
against scene documentation.
17. CONDUCT A FORMAL DEBRIEFING
The debriefing should involve all available parties including the Investigator, initial
responding officer, investigators and crime scene technicians. Revisit basic information
and action taken. This briefing helps eliminate investigative "red hearings" and focus
investigative efforts.(WPD Investigator's Handbook, 2006.)
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PNP OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES MANUAL (2010)

1.Mandatory briefing;
2.Initiation of preliminary survey;
3.Conduct of interview;
4.Preparation of narrative report;
5.SOCO team detailed search;
6.Final survey
7.Release the crime scene

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 CRIME SCENE RESPONDER'S SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS,
IOC/SOCO RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES
1. FIRST RESPONDER/S (FRs)
a. The first police officers to arrive at the crime scene are the FRs who are dispatched by the
local police stations concerned after receipt of incident report.
b. Immediately, the FR shall conduct preliminary evaluation of the crime scene. This
evaluation should include the scope of the incident, emergency services required, scene
safety concerns, administration of life saving measures and establishment of security and
control of the scene.
c. The FR is mandated to save and preserve life by giving the necessary first aid measures to
injured and medical evacuations as necessary. The FR shall likewise secure and preserve
the crime scene by cordoning the area to prevent unauthorized entry of persons.
d. The FR shall take dying declaration of severely injured persons if any.
e. The FR , upon arrival of the IOC shall turn-over the crime scene. The FR shall prepare and
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2. INVESTIGATOR-ON-CASE/DUTY INVESTIGATOR
• Upon arrival at the crime scene, the OIC shall request for a briefing from the
FR and make quick assessment of crime.

• At this stage, the IOC shall assume full responsibility over the crime scene
and shall conduct a thorough assessment of the scene and inquiry into
incident. If necessary the IOC may conduct crime scene search outside the
area where the incident happened employing any of the various search
methods.

• Based on the assessment, if the IOC determines that a SOCO team is

required, he shall report the matter to his COP and request for a SOCO,
otherwise the IOC shall proceed with the CSI without the SOCO team and
shall utilize CSI Form 4 "SOCO Report Forms in the conduct of CSI.

• The IOC may by himself if the situation so demand, conduct CSI if, there is
no Provincial Crime Laboratory Office in the province. The IOC must,
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are observed to ensure the admissibility of the evidence.
• The police station operation center, upon directive of the COP, shall make
the request for the SOCO team through the Provincial/City Operation Center.

• It shall be the responsibility of the Provincial/City Operations Center.

• Upon the arrival of the SOCO team, the IOC shall accomplish the CSI Form 2
"Request for the conduct of SOCO" and submit the same to the SOCO team
leader. The SOCO team shall not enter the crime scene unless the IOC makes
the official written request wherein he assures the SOCO team of his
presence and support.

• The IOC shall brief the SOCO team upon their arrival at the crime scene and
shall jointly conduct the preliminary crime scene survey.
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 3. SOCO TEAM
• The SOCO Team shall not join any operation conducted by the local
police or accompany FRs or the IOC in going to the crime scene. They will
only respond upon request through the Operations Center and after the
IOC has already made proper assessment of the crime scene.

• Upon request of the SOCO, the SOCO team shall then conduct the scene
of the crime operations which include among other narrative description
of the crime scene.

• In case the SOCO team needs to temporarily suspend the processing, the
Chief of Police shall be primarily responsible and accountable for securing
the crime scene and ensuring its integrity until the return of SOCO team.
• After the termination of the SOCO, the SOCO team shall brief the IOC on
the initial result and thereafter conduct the final crime scene survey
together with the IOC.

• The SOCO team shall accomplish the CSI Form 4 "SOCO Report Forms"
and furnish the IOC of copies of the same before leaving the crime scene.
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 4. RELEASE OF CRIME SCENE
• The IOC shall decide on the lifting of the security cordon and the release of the crime scene
upon consultation with the SOCO team leader.
• The IOC shall accomplish the CSI Form 6 "IOC Investigator's CSI Form" before the cordon shall be
lifted.
• The IOC shall ensure that appropriate inventory has been provided by the SOCO team and shall
only lift the security cordon and release the crime scene only after completion of the
documentation process.
• The IOC or the COP shall turn-over the crime scene to the owner of the property or where the
crime scene is a public place, to any local person in authority.

• The IOC as well as the SOCO team shall completely fill-out the forms specified in this SOP. The
IOC shall accomplish and submit the investigators report with all the required attachments to the
COP within 2 working days from the date of incidence.

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 STANDARD CSI FORMS
• CSI FORM 1 - "First Responder's Report Form" to be accomplished by the FR, and should
be signed by the witness.
• CSI FORM 2 - "Request for the Conduct of SOCO" to be accomplished by the IOC and
submitted to the SOCO team leader at the crime scene.
• CSI FORM 3 - "Turn-Over of Collected Evidence from IOC to SOCO Team" to be
accomplished by the IOC to properly turn over to the SOCO team evidence custodian
• CSI FORM 4 - "SOCO Report Forms 1-4" a copy of the said reports shall be provided to
the IOC within 24hrs after the release of the crime scene. The IOC may also use the forms
in the absence of SOCO team.
• CSI FORM 5 - "Release of the Crime Scene" shall be accomplished by the IOC and
witnessed by the SOCO team leader and conformed by the owner of the property. A copy
of the crime release shall be provided to the owner.
• CSI FORM 6 - "IOC Investigator's CSI Form" shall be accomplished by the IOC at the On-
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 THE CRIME SCENE SEARCH
PATTERNS
 STRIP METHOD (Single type pattern movement)

 DOUBLE STRIP METHOD (Double type pattern

movement)

 SPIRAL METHOD (clock-wise or counter-

clockwise movement)

 ZONE METHOD (quadrant movement)

 WHEEL OR RADIAL METHOD (applied in a

circular or oval areas)

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 CRIME SCENE SKETCHING & ITS TYPES
• SKETCH is graphic representationof the crime
scene. With complete measurements of the relative
distances of relevant objects and conditions
obtaining therein.

TYPES

 ROUGH SKETCH - made by the investigator at the

crime scene which is full of important details.
Used as the basis for finished sketch.

 FINISHED SKETCH - a sketch with a scale of

proportion and drawn by a draftsman. Both rough
and finished are for courtroom presentation.
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THE CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION
 PHYSICAL RECONSTRUCTION reconstructing
the crime based on the physical appearance
of the crime scene mainly focused on the
pieces of physical evidence and accounts of
witnesses and suspects.

 MENTAL RECONSTRUCTION
based on the physical reconstruction, some
conclusions could be formulated taking into
account all available pieces of evidence.
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 MUG-SHOT
PHOTOGRAPHY
 PROCEDURES IN MUGSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY

• MUG SHOT • For taking of mug shots of suspect,

PHOTOGRAPHY a photograph the subject in front of the height
photography applied in scale without footwear to determine his/her
police work, particularly exact height.
in documenting
individual physical • Let the subject hold the case verifier.
characteristics for
purposes of recognizing • Mug shots should be done in six different
individual's identity and angles with the case number displayed at
peculiarity. each shot.

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 PROCEDURES ON MUG SHOT PHOTOGRAPHY

WHOLE BODY HALF BODY

BARE FOOTED FRONT VIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW
QUARTER RIGHT QUARTER LEFT
 The Police Rouges Gallery and the
Composite Criminal Illustration

• Rouges Gallery - police record of photographs of wanted

criminals, convicted persons, escapees, suspects and
other criminal law violators.

• Composite Criminal Illustration - the compilation of

facial features.

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 RELATED FURTHER READINGS ON
FORENSIC PHOTOGRPAHY
RA 10175 – Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which is
currently suspended due to a TRO issued by the Supreme
Court;
RA 9995 – Anti-Photo and Voyeurism Act of 2009
RA 9725 – Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009
RA 9208 – Anti-Trafficking in Person Act 0f 2003
RA 8792 – E-Commerce Act of 2000
RA 8484 – Access Device Regulation Act of 1998
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