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• FUNDAMENTAL
PRINCIPLES AND
THEORY OF CRIME
SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY
NCJRS
FEB 22 1995
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virtually impossible to' insure that the final product is the best
of knowledge which can be used to explore the "who, what, when and
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It is to be implicitly stated that a series of poorly planned,
visual record of the crime scene and all its pertinent features.
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ical "story" as told by the
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be stated as the presentation of a log
. with this goal, the first idea
scene in visual form. In keeplng
ust be undisturbed, to the
to be considered is that the scene m
to the taking of photographs.
possible, prior
extent reasonably
establishment that the con-
will assist in the
This situation
pictures truly illustrate the original
ditions as portrayed in the
features of the scene. Also, numerous
and uncontaminate d
ld be taken with the idea that the cost of film
photo~raphs shou
ide the imMense value of complet~ness. Whenever
does not overr
there is doubt as to whether or not a photograph is to be taken,
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at a later date.
• A primary theoretical aspect of crime scene photography
involve the coverage of the crime scene from three major vantage
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the scene, commission of the crime and departure from the scene.
~. An important aspect of consideration regarding the various
camera locations. These locations will enable the viewer of the pictures
ten to twenty feet of distance from the subject matter. In order that
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a measurement scale is necessary, the subject matter should first be
from which each photograph was taken. The sketch can then be
colored ink.
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a homicide from a suicide in cases which do not readily offer
and culminated with the rape of the victim who confronted the
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1) with the crime scene, and 2) with the defendant. The follow-up
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technical and practical data contributing to the photographic
~ effort. The common technique used for this purpose is the main-
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,. photographic
the courtroom.
op~ration in a detailed and professional manner in
As an additional benefit, the log will provide a
data reference source relating to the proper procedures to be used
in the chemical development of the negatives and photographs.
the crime scene, photographs must stand the test of legal admissibility.
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A person who observed the actual crime scene and ob~erved the
technology.
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The previous statements relating to the requirements
5) types of lenses suited for various cameras and the use of these
(Le. : tripods) .
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these mistakes.
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is not necessarily qualified per se to be a crime scene photo-
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