Introduction

The Crime Scene Is Fluid: Land to Water-Based Scenes

The Crime Scene Is Fluid: Land to Water-Based Scenes

Overview

This presentation also transitions into the investigation of deaths that occur in water. Deaths in the water, whether at home or on a lake, etc., are generally thought of as accidents. A major focus of this lecture is to move all investigators into the mindset that any death should be thought of as a homicide until evidence to the contrary is uncovered. A fluid crime scene is very difficult to search and to control. General search techniques are covered so that the investigator will understand what the dive team is doing underwater.

A certificate of completion is available for all who register and attend this webinar.

Presenter

  • Bryan Brendley

Funding for this Forensic Technology Center of Excellence webinar has been provided by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this webinar are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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