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Crime scenes. Here's how to observe one.

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    When you arrive at the crime scene, find out what type of crime it is. Is it a murder or a robbery?
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    Look at the victim or place that the crime happened closely. Make sure to notice anything that seems out of place for that area like a diamond necklace in an abandoned warehouse.
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    Look for other evidence, like dents, car paths or shoe prints. Most likely, there is something at the crime scene.
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    Make sure to remember what you observe or write it down if you need to.
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    Get someone to take pictures of the evidence. Try not to disturb it.
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    You may need to explain the evidence to patrol officers.
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    Try to find a piece of evidence, like the gun that killed the man or the pry bar that opened the robbed car, that might have finger prints on it and take it to the lab to have it checked for finger prints
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    Don't jump to a conclusion.
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EditTips

  • Do not interfere with a crime scene if you are not qualified to do so. Stand back and offer any assistance you can to the police.
  • Want to be a police detective? You and your friends can set up mock crime scenes and then take it in turns to solve the crime. How did you do?
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EditWarnings

  • The suspect may be there. You may need to question him.

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