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Crime Scene Investigation SRCS

The Crime Scene Investigation event challenges competitors to secure, process, and document a simulated crime scene. Participants will identify and collect evidence, adhering to forensic guidelines.
  • Guidelines and Scorecard

The purpose of the Crime Scene Investigation event is to encourage students to demonstrate their ability to process a crime scene in accordance with national standards.

Objectives

  • Conduct and document an interview with the first responding officer
  • Properly secure and search the crime scene
  • Create an accurate sketch of the crime scene
  • Document the crime scene with digital photographs
  • Properly collect and package crime scene evidence
  • Complete proper documentation of the crime scene using various paperwork (i.e. evidence log, photography log, entry/exit log, etc.)

Recommended Courses

    Forensic Science

    Criminal Investigation

    Law Enforcement I

    Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security/Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (Second Time Taken)

    Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security/Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (First Time Taken)

Rulebook

The rulebook is the official source of rules for all TPSA competitive events.

  • Type

    Roleplay

  • Team Size

    3 People

  • 1

    entry

    Entry Limit

    per Chapter

  • Scoring

    Highest Score Wins

  • Awards

    Top 3 Placements

  • 60

    points

    State Conference

    Advancement Score


Recommended Courses

    Forensic Science

    Criminal Investigation

    Law Enforcement I

    Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security/Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (Second Time Taken)

    Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security/Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (First Time Taken)


Rulebook

The rulebook is the official source of rules for all TPSA competitive events.

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