1.
First Responder (FR)
Arrival at the Crime Scene:
o FRs are dispatched after receiving the incident report.
Preliminary Evaluation:
o Assess the scope of the incident, determine emergency services, address safety
concerns, administer life-saving measures, and establish scene security.
Life-Saving Measures:
o Provide first aid and medical evacuation as necessary.
Secure the Scene:
o Cordoning off the crime scene to prevent unauthorized access.
Take Dying Declarations:
o If applicable, take the statement of severely injured persons.
Preliminary Interview:
o Interview witnesses to understand what and how the crime occurred.
Turnover to IOC:
o Brief the Investigator-on-Case (IOC) and hand over the crime scene, submitting the
CSI Form “1” (First Responder's Report).
2. Investigator-on-Case (IOC) / Duty Investigator
Briefing and Scene Assessment:
o IOC requests a briefing from the FR and quickly assesses the crime scene.
Assume Responsibility:
o IOC takes full control of the scene and may initiate a crime scene search.
SOCO Team Request:
o If necessary, request the Special Operations and Crime Scene (SOCO) Team for
assistance.
Conduct CSI (if no SOCO):
o If there is no SOCO team, the IOC proceeds with the Crime Scene Investigation
(CSI) by following proper procedures.
Request for SOCO Team:
o Submit the CSI Form "2" (Request for SOCO) to the Provincial/City Operations
Center if SOCO is needed.
SOCO Team Briefing:
o Brief the SOCO Team upon arrival and assist them with the crime scene survey.
3. SOCO Team
Respond Upon Request:
o The SOCO Team only responds after receiving a formal request from the IOC.
Crime Scene Operations:
o Perform tasks such as photography, videography, crime scene search, sketching,
evidence collection, and documentation.
Photography:
o Comprehensive photographs of the entire scene are taken, starting with wide-angle
shots (overview), followed by medium and close-up shots of individual pieces of
evidence.
o Photographs should be taken before anything is moved or disturbed to capture the
unaltered condition of the scene.
Sketching the Scene:
o A crime scene sketch is made to show the layout, dimensions, and the relative
positioning of evidence and key elements.
o The sketch may be drawn to scale or approximated, with careful notation of
important items and distances.
Evidence Collection
Systematic Search:
o A detailed search is conducted for all potential evidence, including physical items
(weapons, clothing, tools), biological evidence (blood, hair, fingerprints), and trace
evidence (fibers, soil).
o Common search patterns include the grid method, spiral method, zone method, or
line method, depending on the scene’s size and type.
Labeling and Packaging:
o Each item of evidence is carefully collected, labeled, and sealed in appropriate
containers (e.g., paper bags for biological evidence, plastic bags for non-biological
evidence).
o The chain of custody is documented to track who has handled the evidence.
Preservation of Evidence:
o Proper documentation includes photographing the item in situ, noting the location,
and how it was collected.
Detailed Documentation of Evidence
Evidence Log:
o A detailed inventory is kept of all items collected, including descriptions, conditions,
and times they were collected.
o The chain of custody forms are completed and signed by everyone who handles the
evidence.
Final Survey and Reporting:
o After completing the CSI, the SOCO Team Leader briefs the IOC on initial results
and conducts a final crime scene survey.
o Complete the CSI Form “4” (SOCO Report) and provide copies to the IOC.
4. Release of the Crime Scene
Decision to Lift the Cordons:
o The IOC consults with the SOCO Team Leader and ensures all evidence is collected
before lifting the security cordon.
Completion of Documentation:
o Ensure that the necessary inventory and documentation are completed before
releasing the scene.
Form CSI Form “6”:
o The IOC completes the CSI Form “6” (Investigator’s Report).
Release the Crime Scene:
o After documentation, the IOC lifts the cordon and releases the scene to the property
owner or local authority (if public place).
