Crime Scene Photos

Question 1

what is the purpose of photography

Answer 1

1. Document the crime scene
2. document the manner in which the
   crime was committed
3. document evidence that might identify
   victim/suspect
4. document evidence recovery

Question 2

We consider 3 things when taking photos

Answer 2

1. aperture
2. shutter speed
3. iso

Question 3

Aperture

Answer 3

1. smaller aperture deep depth
2. large aperture shallow depth of field

Question 4

ISO

Answer 4

low iso more clear
higher iso blurry

Question 5

what makes a good evidence quality photo

Answer 5

composition- filling the frame
focus- clear photos
scale- to show size
lighting- mitigate flash. use oblique light
visual tags

Question 6

method for photos

Answer 6

1. overall
2. mid-range
3. close up

Question 7

Overall Photographs

Answer 7

The general scene photos that show the location in it’s entirety

Question 8

Medium Photographs

Answer 8

1. Establishing photos ‐ Shows where
   something is in relationship to other
   objects

Question 9

Close‐up Photographs

Answer 9

Shows one thing specifically in detail

Question 10

First and last photo

Answer 10

identifier card:
- case number
- date
- location
- photographer

Question 11

Traffic

Answer 11

1. overall accident
2. 360, license plate, VIN
3. signage
4. vehicle interior
5. viewpoints

Question 12

Death Scene

Answer 12

1. overall, mid, close up
   2.various angels of victim
2. head shot
3. evidence pertaining to death
4. bloodstains

Question 13

Victim photos

Answer 13

1. 4 full length: front/back/ sides
2. head shot
3. both sides of hands
4. injuries- with/out scale