Preserving the Incident Scene

Security personnel play a crucial role in preserving an incident scene to ensure proper investigation and evidence integrity. This course provides training on identifying and securing crime scenes, handling evidence, and following legal procedures to avoid contamination. Participants will learn how to identify and detain individuals at the scene, manage witnesses, and document key details to assist law enforcement. The course also covers legal considerations, including the exclusionary rule and the impact of improper evidence handling.

Participants will be provided with an understanding of the following:

Identifying & Securing Evidence

• Understanding different types of evidence and their legal relevance
• Identifying and documenting key evidence at an incident scene
• Preventing contamination and preserving evidence integrity

Managing Witnesses & Perpetrators

• Identifying and detaining individuals at the scene safely
• Collecting witness statements and key incident details
• Understanding legal limitations of security personnel in evidence collection

Crime Scene Protection & Documentation

• Establishing and maintaining scene security perimeters
• Proper use of notes, reports, and photographic evidence
• Legal considerations for securing and handling evidence

Legal Compliance & The Exclusionary Rule

• Understanding the impact of improper evidence handling
• Following legal procedures to ensure admissibility in court
• Avoiding liability and tampering accusations in evidence collection

Total Hours: 4