Question

The permanent record of the size and distance between the crime scene and the physical evidence, is best preserved in the form of:

• A. Crime scene photography
• B. Crime scene videography
• C. Crime scene sketching
• D. Crime scene sketching

Hint:

Remember the documentation triad: \textbf{Notes} (the running log), \textbf{Photos/Video} (the visual reality), and \textbf{Sketches} (the measured map). For questions about exact distances and layout, the sketch is the key.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

All listed methods are important for documenting a crime scene, but they serve different primary purposes.
Step 1: Evaluate the purpose of each method.
(1) Photography: Captures the visual appearance of the scene and evidence with realism ("fair and accurate representation"). However, it doesn't easily convey exact measurements or composite views.
(2) Videography: Provides a dynamic walkthrough of the scene, showing relationships between items in a fluid manner.
(3) & (4) Sketching: A crime scene sketch is a measured drawing that documents the location of evidence items in relation to each other and to fixed points in the scene. Its primary purpose is to record the precise "size and distance" and spatial relationships. It complements photographs by providing a clear, uncluttered map with exact measurements.
Conclusion: While photography is essential, the crime scene sketch is the specific tool designed to create a permanent, accurate record of sizes and distances for later reconstruction.