In taking field notes about a murder victim's gunshot wounds, ...

[melly21297]

In taking field notes about a murder victim's gunshot wounds, which detail should officers omit?
 
  A) Type of gun used
  B) Location of any wounds
  C) Descriptions of wounds
  D) Accompanying bruising

Question 2

Read the Criminal Investigation in Practice box regarding The O.J. Simpson Case-What Not to Do at a Crime Scene on pages 53 and 54 of the textbook. The article points out the many mistakes made, but it doesn't really explain how this case was different, what the repercussions were from this case, and how this case changed criminal investigation. Discuss some of these points.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The O.J case was one of the most publicized cases today. Some called it the perfect storm. You had a famous football player, a blend of racial tension, a dream team defense team, an infamous chase scene, and a double homicide. It was a long trial that was televised which led to the mistakes made law enforcement and prosecution being seen on a daily basis. It peaked interest in criminal investigation and promoted the furtherance of the CSI Effect. Some say it showed how flawed our system is, and others feel the system worked the way it should. It brought ethical questions to the forefront. It addressed media responsibility. It showed flaws in evidence collection, and this allowed for the creation of better policies and procedures regarding evidence collection. Racial tensions were brought to the forefront. So much information is available on this topic, that answers will vary, but should have several of the above mentioned key points.