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83.2.4 (M M M M) (LE1) Equipment and Supplies
The agency provides or has access to personnel, equipment, and supplies used for processing scenes for the following purpose:
- recovery of latent fingerprints;
- photography and videography;
sketch of the scene a sketch and/or digital rendering of the scene; and- collection and preservation of physical evidence.
Commentary
In some jurisdictions where crime scene processors are required to go from one crime scene to another without the opportunity to return to a central point to replenish equipment and supplies, a specially built and equipped vehicle should be used, e.g., one having a portable power generator, ladder, and lights. Patrol personnel and investigators who are appropriately trained may carry equipment in their vehicles for scene processing. It is important, however, that those who process the scene are equipped with necessary equipment to allow effective and timely processing of the scene. (M M M M) (LE1)
