Scene Issues, Validation of Death, Identification and Photography

do not enter a scene unless it is declared safe

find out who is in charge of the scene

be aware of physical chemical and biological hazards

1. establishing a perimeter of the scene

2. removing unauthorized people from the area (accomplished with law enforcement help)

1. unidentified

2. presumptive or tentative identification

3. positive identification

most common used

subjective if people like alike

scars, marks or tattoos may/ may not be consider positive identifications

If the body is found in a familiar surroundings and there is no reason to question the identification,

if photo ID is supplied

finger prints are the most common scientific form of identification