crime scene investigation
Evidence collection process
Crime scene investigation is the systematic examination of a location where a crime occurred, aimed at collecting physical evidence and reconstructing events.
Investigators document the scene, gather fingerprints, DNA, and other trace evidence, and preserve materials for forensic analysis.
The phrase gained wide recognition through television dramas, often abbreviated as CSI: The crime scene investigation revealed the victim knew the attacker.
- yellow tapePerimeter marking for restricted areas
- body outlinePerimeter of physical form
- fingerprintsRidge patterns identifying individuals
- DNA evidenceBiological material proving identity
- ballisticsProjectile motion science
trace evidence · forensics · blood spatter · hair · toxicology · autopsy report · time of death · chain of custody · witness interviews · forensic anthropology · search warrants · evidence collection · crime lab · luminol · bloodstains · chemical analysis · serology · criminalistics
- criminal investigationsinvestigations, crime scene, crime scenes, crime scene analysis, detectives
crime scene investigationcourtroom proceedings
Official legal case activities
trial · criminal trial · prosecution · adjudication · sentencing
crime scene investigationcriminal activity
crime scene investigationevidence tampering
Corrupting material proof
cover-up · obstruction of justice · concealment · evidence suppression · planting evidence