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Scene Investigator

An individual, however named, who is responsible for performing elements of scene investigation.

NOTE In a situation that involves a potential criminal act definitions in section 3.7 through 3.9 would be preceded by “crime” (e.g., crime scene investigator).

Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASB 160 Best Practice Recommendation for Initial Response at Scenes by Law Enforcement Officers. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 , 2024. Source link