This competency assessment assesses the following Outcome(s):
CJ370M1: Analyze the responsibilities and duties of the first officer on the crime scene for collecting physical evidence.
Assignment Details
Write a 3- to 5-page paper, excluding the title and reference pages, responding to the following questions:
Discuss the responsibilities of the first responding officer at the crime scene.
Describe the basics of processing a crime scene, including the proper documentation and collection of physical evidence.
Use materials from the text and/or any outside resources to support your response.
You may use the textbook as a source, along with personal interviews, research, and scholarly academic journals available through the online Library. Follow American Psychological Association (APA) format with proper citations and references.