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• Consider all evidence that will be documented and/or collected. Documentation of the scene

includes marking and identifying evidence, photography, videography, maps and diagrams and
other evidence memorialization. Collection includes the process of identification, documenting,

collecting, logging and transfer (to examination, testing, storage, etc.).
2. Inquire

• Process the scene from the perimeter in, with the proximate location of the incident to the final
focal point.

• Document the process by notes, diagrams, photography and videography. This documentation will

tell a story.
• Make any observations not previously disclosed and documented.
• Begin the evidence processing of identification, documenting, collecting, and logging.

• Conclude the evidence processing and scene investigation

3. Analyze
• Before leaving the scene conduct a complete review and assessment of the scene, documentation

and evidence.
• Leave no stone unturned and make sure everything is accurate.

4. Document
• Before leaving the scene confirm that all scene specifics are accurately documented,

photographed, video recorded, diagrammed and appropriately noted for reported and evidentiary

purposes.
• Confirm that all evidence is properly identified and logged.

5. Report
Complete all appropriate reports and logs. This will include the investigative report, associated logs and

diagrams are referenced, and the complete assembly of the report package of all documentation.

II. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE CFDI IN CRIMINAL DEFENSE INVOLVING DEATH / SBI?
As Criminal Defense Investigators, CFDIs provide a number of important advanced functions related to

criminal defense. The core of this is the objective of the CDITC, “The objective of the CDITC is focused upon
elevating the discipline of criminal defense and due process investigation to the level of significance and

importance that it deserves. We recognize our fundamental mission as criminal defense and due process
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investigators is the defense of the United States Constitution with an emphasis upon the 6th Amendment.“
As a CFDI, your objective is the same in this advanced specialty. The primary considerations are incident

4 Brandon Perron, CCDI – National Director, CDITC – www.defenseinvestigator.com
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