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why does there need to be a photo identifier?

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enables every image to be associated back to the photographer and the specific crime scene

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when is the photo identifier picture taken?

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first photo
fill the frame

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what does the photo identifier contain?

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case number
date (when first photo is taken)
location
photographer name
roll/memory card

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photo id is the 1st type of documentation. new identifier if any ?

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of the above info changes

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gives ? gray scale:

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18%
light meter/metering correctly

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what is the second type of documentation?

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photo log

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what does the photo log do?

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helps to identify or correct issues with natural handshake of bluriness (1/15th to 1/60th)

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why is the photo log important?

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court purposes to “refresh memory” of the specifics of the images
can help determine why an image was not properly exposed

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when is the best time to log photos?

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immediately log each photo as taken

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what is the third type of documentation?

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labeled scale

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when to use labeled scale?

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close-up photos of evidence
6 inch gray scale

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what are the various color scales?

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usually gray- same light reflectance
white (light object), black (darker object), and fluorescent scales (fluorescent (finger powder)

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what does the labeled scale contain?

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-case number
-photographer name/ initials
-date
-item number (evidence)

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rule of thumb: the scale must be on the same plane as the evidence. what about a 1” deep shoe impression?

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need to go 1” deep as well

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what does taken from a natural perspective mean?

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typically, use normal lens
natural eye-level height, no stooping down or on tip toes (50 mm)

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what do you photograph/ where do you start?

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exterior overalls
-including location reference
-entire exterior, each side/facade
-entrances/exits

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why is there a location reference?

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showing where the object is located with street signs/building signs

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2 options for taking exterior overalls - large scenes

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may need FPP overlapping photos or
diagonal views with large areas

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which is preferred for exterior overalls?

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typically FPP

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Why is FPP preferred?

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DOF__ is equal on one plane​
Flash__ will better light all areas​
Shows all possible means of ingress/egress at large size​
Fixed features on façade are better seen

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what should the exterior overalls show?

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shows surrounding areas - 360 degrees
-views toward scene
-views away from scene
-vehicles near area

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general rule for exterior overalls; may be completed before search warrant is obtained, no expectation of ?

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stand in all four corners and take 360 degree photos
no expectation of privacy since it is on the exterior

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where do you start for interior overalls?

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start from entrance
may need to include hallways, lobby, stairwells

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what type of lens to use for interior overalls?

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typically, use normal lens

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photograph each room from ? floor to ceiling, 360 degrees
corner to corner
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photos should ? the scene
walk you through
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many times a wide angle may be used. Do they accurately portray dimensions of a room?​ Is this still “fair and accurate”?
Corner to corner series shows a more fair and accurate
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May also need film plane parallel views… which may require overlapping views. what issues arise with this?
“hot spots”, reflections, shadows from direct flash…..​ Use bounce flash​ __Non-normal scene i.e. white walls__, trying to get 18% reflection (light and dark, floor being darker while ceiling is lighter) FPP shows more of the white walls (not floor or ceiling), dirty snow effect, underexposed
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What rooms/areas do you have to take interior overalls?
4 corner to corner shots of each rooms even if evidence is not located there
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what is the purpose of midrange photographs?
Shows relation between individual items (i.e. evidence) and __other items or fixed features___​ Shows where the items are __located__ within the scene​ Typically, taken from natural perspective​ Use proper __viewpoint__ to avoid perspective distortion
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how to take a midrange photo?
form isosceles triangle fixed feature: inside; edges of walls, corners of walls, edges of door frames, corner of window inside; corner of building, roadway possibly
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what is a close-up photo?
"as in" "in situ" - without scale
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how to take a close-up photo?
Position __directly over the evidence___, film plane parallel to the evidence surface (90 degrees)​ _Fill the frame_… close-up filters / macro lens needed for small items​ Use f-11 for comparison photos​ _One (1)_ photograph is now taken
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second type of close-up photo
photo with a labeled scale
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A scale is placed adjacent to the item and another photograph is taken. what is included on the photo id?
_case number__​ _item number__​ _initials___​ _date__
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how should the scale be places next to the item?
it should be level
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why use a scale?
Shows __size__​ May be _enlarged__ to true life size​ Labeling information helps in __documentation__
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third type of close-up photo
altered
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why would you alter an item? how to alter an item?
Rule of Thumb: Should be done in a way that makes it immediately obvious to the viewer that the item has been “altered” -To get more documentation on other sides of the evidence by flipping it over​ (ex: change background)
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what type of photos are taken of the body?
Include body in overalls (of scene), midrange, and close-ups (of body)​ Entire body does not need to be included in midrange shot Close-ups = body panorama
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types of close-up photos that are taken of the body
-All four sides, full-face shot, and _shot directly over body__(NO!) -one from the head to toes, toes to head (vertical orientation), ​ -overhead shot: extend tripod, mount camera, then use timer/remote device to press the shutter button
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how to take a full-face photo?
Watch shadows… proper flash position​ Camera held vertical​ Film plane parallel to face not ground
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what is the wound sequence?
First, make sure you have permission to gain access to wounds on deceased persons​ Overalls of wounds are included in the close-ups of body (completed in body panorama), midrange of wound, and close-ups with and without scale of wound
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what do you relate the wound to in a midrange photo?
relate to a fixed feature
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frequent problems of the wound sequence photos
White skin and dark skin= non-normal scenes, not 18% …. Must compensate​ (use +1/-1 to compensate for dark and light) _Bloody_ = reflects more light…. Must compensate​ __Burned/Charred_ = absorbs light… Must compensate
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how to take other body/wound photos
Look for identifying features /effects​ Scars, tattoos, birth marks, wallet, engraved jewelry, etc.​ At this point, the “as found” body/wound photographs are complete
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not done yet with body/wound photos?
Now, the body may be rolled to repeat documentation on other side
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why take a photo of the body sealed in body bag?
to show that we are maintaining our chain of custody
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body panorama with clothing
Midrange and close-ups of defects, blood, patterns, etc i.e. bullet holes in shirt​ May use ladder for shot directly over body
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body panorama without clothing
Midrange and close-ups of wounds​ May use ladder for shot directly over body
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other types of photos of the bodies at autopsy
Midrange and close-ups of internal examination and any injuries, signs of illness, etc.​ Photograph x-rays
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how to take photos of living persons with injuries?
Take body panorama including full-face, midrange of each injury, and close-ups with and without scale of each injury​ Check all areas, people may be reluctant to show you everything​ Cover up sensitive areas when possible
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what's wrong with this picture?
No scale or fixed reference point, Not including the face, one body part at a time. Whole hospital gown does not need to be lifted up

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