Scribd
Upload
31 views9 pages

CDIlecture DEC2

The document outlines the procedures for the release of a crime scene, detailing the responsibilities of the Incident Operations Commander (IOC) and the Scene of the Crime Operations (SOCO) Team. It specifies the necessary forms to be completed during the investigation process, including the CSI Form for initial responders and the release of the crime scene. Proper documentation and inventory of evidence are emphasized to ensure compliance with legal requirements before the crime scene can be released.

Uploaded by

Anjo Robles
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
31 views9 pages

CDIlecture DEC2

The document outlines the procedures for the release of a crime scene, detailing the responsibilities of the Incident Operations Commander (IOC) and the Scene of the Crime Operations (SOCO) Team. It specifies the necessary forms to be completed during the investigation process, including the CSI Form for initial responders and the release of the crime scene. Proper documentation and inventory of evidence are emphasized to ensure compliance with legal requirements before the crime scene can be released.

Uploaded by

Anjo Robles
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 9

Cagayan State University

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE

SJO3 Mary Jane A Melad


Instructor

Release of the Crime Scene

a. The IOC shall decide on the lifting of the security cordon and the release of the crime
scene upon consultation with the SOCO Team Leader and he shall be responsible in
ensuring that all pieces of potential evidence were collected by the SOCO Team as any
re-entry into the crime scene after its release to the owner will require a Search Warrant
issued by the Court;

b. The IOC shall accomplish the CSI Form “6” – IOC/Investigator’s CSI Form before the
cordon shall be lifted;

c. The IOC shall ensure that appropriate inventory has been provided by the SOCO
Team and shall only lift the security cordon and release the crime scene only after
completion of the documentation process;

d. The IOC or the COP shall turn-over the crime scene to the owner of the property or
where the crime scene is a public place, to any local person in authority;

e. The IOC as well as the SOCO Team shall completely fill-up the forms specified in this
SOP. The IOC shall accomplish and submit the Investigator’s Report with all the
required attachments to the COP within two (2) working days from the date of incidence
(See Annex H); and 6

f. The CSI Report shall be the first entry in the Case Folder for the investigation of the
incident
CSI FLOW CHART
STANDARD CSI FORMS

a. CSI Form “1” – (First Responder’s Report Form)


To be accomplished by the FR detailing among other things, his rank, name, initial
information gathered and anything that was moved in the crime scene prior to the
arrival of the investigator. Further, Form 1 should be signed by a witness. Form 1
should always be included as part of the FR’s kit.
b. CSI Form “2”– (Request for the
Conduct of SOCO)
To be accomplished by the IOC and submitted to the SOCO Team Leader at the
crime scene.
c. CSI Form “3” – (Turn- over of Collected Evidence from IOC to SOCO Team) To
be accomplished by the IOC certifying that the items/physical evidence found,
collected and initially marked and inventoried by the investigator at the crime scene
were properly turned-over to SOCO Team Evidence Custodian.

d. CSI Form “4” – (SOCO Report Forms 1-4)


The initial findings of the SOCO Team shall be contained in the SOCO Report
Forms 1 to 4 which shall be accomplished immediately after completion of the
SOCO. A copy of the said reports shall be provided to the IOC within 24-hour after
the release of the crime scene. The IOC may also use those forms in the absence of
a SOCO Team. (See Annex E)

e. CSI Form “5” – (Release of Crime Scene Form)


This shall be accomplished by the IOC or the COP and witnessed by the SOCO
Team Leader and conformed by the owner of the property or representative of the
local authority. A copy of the crime scene release form shall be provided to the
owner.
f. CSI Form “6” – (IOC/Investigator’s CSI Form)
This shall be accomplished by the IOC at the OSCP prior to the lifting of the security
cordon.
CSI REPORT

Investigator’s Checklist in the CS

You might also like