3.3

• Crime scene reconstruction


  The scientific ability of investigators to make useful observations of physical evidence in the crime scene through a logical approach in theorizing as to how the crime was committed
• Stages to arrive at a more convincing explanation as to how a crime was committed

  1. Appreciation

  2. Comparison

  3. Individualization

  4. Reconstruction
• Appreciation


  The process of recognizing the potential physical evidence that has of may have evidential value and separate it from those items which are not significant in the progress of the investigation
• Comparison


  The process of comparing groups of standards from the one collected at the crime scene to establish its identity
• Individualization


  The process of establishing the uniqueness of the physical evidence taken from the crime scene
• Reconstruction


  The final stage undertaken in order to fully reconstruct the crime considering all related factors such as crime scene evaluation, laboratory results, individuality of physical evidence and other independent information from various sources to provide better understanding and explanation as to how the crime was committed
• Crime scene reenactment


  The process of reenacting and portraying the crime incident based on their previous knowledge regarding the event by having the offender, victim or willness to play such role
• Crime scene recreation


  The process of substituting all necessary items or actions al the crime scene through the use of what is documented or with the aid of investigators log
• Modus Operandi


  The manner and methods employed or used as well as the sequence of various actions taken by the perpetrator in committing the crime. It is otherwise known as the method of operation
• Profiling


  The psychological process of establishing the characteristics of the most likely individual who might have committed the crime based on the evaluation of the crime scene and the placement of physical evidence
• Rogues gallery


  The compilations of photographs of known criminals
• Cartographic sketch


  The composite drawing of a suspects tace done by an artist to assist police investigators in establishing the identitly of the person who might have committed the crime