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[WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review the following:
The article Policies and Practices in Cold Cases: An Exploratory StudyThe report Using DNA to Solve Cold Cases (Links to an external site.)This video Just Wrong: The Aftermath of Wrongful Convictions (Links to an external site.)
The Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper
will focus on demonstrating an awareness of the scientific methodology used to solve crimes by analyzing a
virtual crime scene simulation
. You will document the appropriate procedures for protecting a crime scene; how to identify and document evidence; evidence handling, testing, and standards for the admissibility of evidence; scientific testing; and expert testimony at trial. You will also describe the broad role of forensic science in contributing toward a more just society.
Sections of your assignments from Weeks 2 through 4 will apply to sections of the Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper. You may use sections from those papers verbatim in the text of the Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper if you so choose. If the assignments are used, please ensure that all instructor feedback/corrections have been applied.
Background
You are a member of the Crime Scene Response Unit (CSRU) at Metro City Police Department. The unit manager just assembled the team for a briefing about a callout and has assigned you as lead on this scene, making you responsible for documenting the appropriate procedures for protecting the crime scene; how to identify and document evidence; evidence handling, testing, and standards for the admissibility of evidence; what scientific testing should be done at the laboratory; and expert testimony at trial. The multimedia element shown below is the CSRU manager’s briefing for you and your team.
Transcript for video above available here
.
After watching the briefing, you will respond to the crime scene by entering the virtual crime scene simulation. Access the
CRJ311 Basic Instructions
document for tips on how best to navigate through this virtual crime scene. If you are unable to run the simulation, please contact your instructor. You will be able to move through the crime scene, examine items in closer detail, and determine what is evidence. You should take notes just as you would at a physical scene, as you will need to identify each piece of evidence and how it will be handled when you write the Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper. Use relevant examples from the virtual crime scene and a minimum of 10 scholarly and/or credible resources, which may include resources previously used to support your work in Weeks 2 through 4. The
Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)
table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types.
In your Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper,
Explain how the virtual crime scene will be protected.Describe how the virtual crime scene should be approached and why such steps are necessary.Identify what steps are necessary to protect the virtual crime scene from contamination or loss of evidence and why this is an important element of crime scene management.Determine evidence collection procedures appropriate to the virtual crime scene.Describe how each item of evidence will be documented.Identify which collection technique should be used for each piece of evidence.Differentiate among techniques and explain why different techniques are appropriate to these types of evidence.Illustrate chain of custody. As part of this elementDescribe what chain of custody means.Explain why it is important to protect the integrity of the evidence collected at the virtual crime scene.Assess the potential impact on testing and admissibility if chain of custody is not clearly established.Categorize evidence testing related to the virtual crime scene. As part of this elementDistinguish what types of field testing should be used at the virtual crime scene.Distinguish what types of laboratory testing should be used on evidence collected at the virtual crime scene.Compare the possible evidentiary findings and in-court admissibility of the field and laboratory tests.Analyze current standards for the admissibility of the scientific evidence from your virtual crime scene at trial. As part of this elementExplain the common standards used by the courts to evaluate the admissibility of scientific evidence.Determine any possible challenges to the admissibility of the collected evidence and what can be done proactively to ensure admissibility.
The Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final PaperMust be at least 2,500 words in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.)Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submitted
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.) as well as Writing a Thesis Statement (Links to an external site.), refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.Must use at least 10 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or professionally credible sources in addition to the course text. These may include the resources that supported your work in Weeks 2 through 4.The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this Ashford University Library Quick ‘n’ Dirty (Links to an external site.) tutorial, which introduces the Ashford University Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.)
Consider using Q for your library research and to access writing supports, and tutoring services available to you. See the
Guide to Installing and Using Q (Links to an external site.)
for more information.
Carefully review the
Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Week 5 – Final Paper
Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report
[WLOs: 1, 2, 3] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review the following:
•
• The report Using DNA to Solve Cold Cases (http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/194197.pdf)
• This video Just Wrong: The Aftermath of Wrongful Convictions
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=jF52Pp2Knr4&feature=youtu.be)
The Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper will focus on demonstrating an awareness of the
scientific methodology used to solve crimes by analyzing a virtual crime scene simulation. You will document the
appropriate procedures for protecting a crime scene; how to identify and document evidence; evidence handling,
testing, and standards for the admissibility of evidence; scientific testing; and expert testimony at trial. You will
also describe the broad role of forensic science in contributing toward a more just society.
Sections of your assignments from Weeks 2 through 4 will apply to sections of the Crime Scene Evidence
Analysis Report Final Paper. You may use sections from those papers verbatim in the text of the Crime Scene
Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper if you so choose. If the assignments are used, please ensure that all
instructor feedback/corrections have been applied.
Background
You are a member of the Crime Scene Response Unit (CSRU) at Metro City Police Department. The unit
manager just assembled the team for a briefing about a callout and has assigned you as lead on this scene,
making you responsible for documenting the appropriate procedures for protecting the crime scene; how to
identify and document evidence; evidence handling, testing, and standards for the admissibility of evidence; what
scientific testing should be done at the laboratory; and expert testimony at trial. The multimedia element shown
below is the CSRU manager’s briefing for you and your team.
0:00 / 2:44
Transcript for video above available here
.
After watching the briefing, you will respond to the crime scene by entering the virtual crime scene simulation.
Access the CRJ311 Basic Instructions document for tips on how best to navigate through this virtual crime
scene. If you are unable to run the simulation, please contact your instructor. You will be able to move through
the crime scene, examine items in closer detail, and determine what is evidence. You should take notes just as
you would at a physical scene, as you will need to identify each piece of evidence and how it will be handled
when you write the Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper. Use relevant examples from the virtual
crime scene and a minimum of 10 scholarly and/or credible resources, which may include resources previously
used to support your work in Weeks 2 through 4. The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
(https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/e5359309-7d3c-4a21-a41044d59303ccef/1/Scholarly%20Peer-Reviewed%20and%20Other%20Credible%20Sources.pdf) table offers additional
guidance on appropriate source types.
In your Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper,
• Summarize thoroughly the situation as it was known prior to arriving at the virtual scene in your introduction.
Note that your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of
your paper. For assistance on Writing a Thesis Statement (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/writing-athesis) , refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.
• Explain how the virtual crime scene will be protected.
◦ Describe how the virtual crime scene should be approached and why such steps are necessary.
◦ Identify what steps are necessary to protect the virtual crime scene from contamination or loss of
evidence and why this is an important element of crime scene management.
• Determine evidence collection procedures appropriate to the virtual crime scene.
◦ Describe how each item of evidence will be documented.
◦ Identify which collection technique should be used for each piece of evidence.
◦ Differentiate among techniques and explain why different techniques are appropriate to these types of
evidence.
• Illustrate chain of custody. As part of this element
◦ Describe what chain of custody means.
◦ Explain why it is important to protect the integrity of the evidence collected at the virtual crime scene.
◦ Assess the potential impact on testing and admissibility if chain of custody is not clearly established.
• Categorize evidence testing related to the virtual crime scene. As part of this element
◦ Distinguish what types of field testing should be used at the virtual crime scene.
◦ Distinguish what types of laboratory testing should be used on evidence collected at the virtual crime
scene.
◦ Compare the possible evidentiary findings and in-court admissibility of the field and laboratory tests.
• Analyze current standards for the admissibility of the scientific evidence from your virtual crime scene at trial.
As part of this element
◦ Explain the common standards used by the courts to evaluate the admissibility of scientific evidence.
◦ Determine any possible challenges to the admissibility of the collected evidence and what can be done
proactively to ensure admissibility.
• Assess how following valid methodology and properly using forensic science at trial contributes to sustaining
a more just society.
The Crime Scene Evidence Analysis Report Final Paper
• Must be at least 2,500 words in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/apa-style)
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
◦ Title of paper
◦ Student’s name
◦ Course name and number
◦ Instructor’s name
◦ Date submitted
For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013
(http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/apa-formatting-word-2013) .
• Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/academic-voice)
resource for additional guidance.
• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a
clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
◦ For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/introductionsconclusions) as well as Writing a Thesis Statement (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/writing-a-thesis) ,
refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.
• Must use at least 10 scholarly, peer-reviewed, or professionally credible sources in addition to the course
text. These may include the resources that supported your work in Weeks 2 through 4.
◦ The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources
(https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/e5359309-7d3c-4a21-a41044d59303ccef/1/Scholarly%20Peer-Reviewed%20and%20Other%20Credible%20Sources.pdf) table offers
additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is
appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the
appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
◦ To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this Ashford University
Library Quick ‘n’ Dirty
(https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Ashford+University+Library+Quick+%27n%27+Dirty/0_bcsbcjee)
tutorial, which introduces the Ashford University Library and the research process, and provides some
library search tips.
• Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s
Citing Within Your Paper (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/citing-within-your-paper)
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford
Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References List (http://writingcenter.ashford.edu/format-yourreference-list) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.
Consider using Q for your library research and to access writing supports, and tutoring services available to you.
See the Guide to Installing and Using Q
(https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/dd00f7497449-469c-9bd3-1e6e269bd895/1/Guide%20to%20Installing%20and%20Using%20Q%20for%20Success.pdf) for more
information.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (http://au.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/25749/preview) for the
criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Waypoint Assignment
Submission
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your assignment.
1. Click on the Assignment Submission button below. The Waypoint “Student Dashboard” will open in a new
browser window.
2. Browse for your assignment.
3. Click Upload.
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in Waypoint.
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(https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/dc358708-3d2b-41a6-a000ff53b3cc3794/1/Waypoint%20Tutorial.pdf)
(https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/dc358708-
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Ashford University | CSRU MANAGER BRIEFING
[MUSIC PLAYING]
You’re a member of the Crime Scene Response Unit CSRU at Metro City Police Department. The unit manager
just called the team together to brief on a callout and assigned you as lead on the scene, which means you will be
responsible for documenting the appropriate procedures for protecting a crime scene, how to identify and
document evidence, evidence handling, testing, and standards for admissibility of evidence, scientific testing and
expert testimony at trial.
Officers in neighboring Nonsuch County have reported finding a 2016 white Chevrolet Impala apparently
abandoned beside rural 77 about 10 miles north of Metro City Jurisdiction. Nonsuch County deputies reported
there were smears of blood on the steering wheel, dashboard, and both front seats. They also reported they
found a black duffel bag, blood smears, and stock certificates and one diamond earring inside the vehicle. The
name on the stock certificates matches the name of the registered owner of the vehicle at an address in Metro
City.
Your manager continues the briefing by telling you that when Metro City police officers responded to the
registered owner’s address of record, they found the house locked up and quiet. But looking in the window, they
could see a victim laying apparently unconscious in the foyer but found no indications of forced entry to the
residence.
Once inside the house, Metro City police officers found one male laying in the foyer deceased. They also found a
female in the bedroom deceased. The house appears to have been ransacked, and an open safe was located.
The vehicle will be towed into the evidence garage and handled separately.
The officers have secured the residence, but the medical examiner is waiting for your team to respond before
entering. Pictures throughout the house and a canvas of the neighborhood by officers revealed that the couple
had a 15-year-old daughter, whose location is currently unknown. When officers tried to call her, they located her
cell phone in the residence. As the manager is wrapping up, the officers notice a television in the corner of the
briefing room, which cuts to breaking news and shows a picture of a car surrounded by crime scene tape.
Breaking news right off the top. Police have found a vehicle that may be connected to a double homicide that
occurred early in the morning at about 3:00 AM. The vehicle was beside Road 77. Let’s go to our correspondent
on the scene.
Here we go. This is going to get a lot of press coverage. As if a double homicide isn’t bad enough, we don’t know
Here we go. This is going to get a lot of press coverage. As if a double homicide isn’t bad enough, we don’t know
where the daughter is or what happened to her. Everyone is going to be watching. We have to get this right, and
we have to make sure everything will hold up in court.
Basic Navigation for CRJ311 Virtual Crime Scene
General Instructions for best performance:
• Maximize window size by clicking on the double-arrows at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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illustrations below).
Small movements are best for exploring the environment. Large movements can cause
disorientation.
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Cursor arrows
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Space bar
Run
Navigation Controls:
Action
Move player
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Left
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Backward
Camera View
Jump
Hold Shift bar
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U.S. Department of Justice
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Official Business
Penalty for Private Use $300
CRJ311.W5A1.03.2019
Description:
Total Possible Score: 30.00
Summarizes the Situation as Established Before Arriving at the Virtual Scene in
the Introduction
Total: 2.00
Distinguished – Comprehensively, clearly, and accurately summarizes the situation as established before arriving at the virtual
scene in the introduction.
Proficient – Summarizes the situation as established before arriving at the virtual scene in the introduction. Minor details are
missing, slightly unclear, or inaccurate.
Basic – Minimally summarizes the situation as established before arriving at the virtual scene in the introduction. Relevant details
are missing, unclear, and/or inaccurate.
Below Expectations – Attempts to summarize the situation as established before arriving at the virtual scene in the introduction;
however, significant details are missing, unclear, and inaccurate.
Non-Performance – The summary of the situation as established before arriving at the virtual scene in the introduction is either
nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Explains How the Virtual Crime Scene Will Be Protected
Total: 2.50
Distinguished – Comprehensively explains how the virtual crime scene will be protected.
Proficient – Explains how the virtual crime scene will be protected. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic – Minimally explains how the virtual crime scene will be protected. The explanation is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to explain how the virtual crime scene will be protected; however, the explanation is significantly
underdeveloped.
Non-Performance – The explanation of how the virtual crime scene will be protected is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.
Determines Evidence Collection Procedures Appropriate to the Virtual Crime
Scene
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Comprehensively and clearly determines evidence collection procedures appropriate to the virtual crime scene.
Proficient – Determines evidence collection procedures appropriate to the virtual crime scene. Minor details are missing or slightly
unclear.
Basic – Vaguely determines evidence collection procedures appropriate to the virtual crime scene. Relevant details are missing
and/or unclear.
Below Expectations – Attempts to determine evidence collection procedures appropriate to the virtual crime scene; however,
significant details are missing and unclear.
Non-Performance – The determination of evidence collection procedures appropriate to the virtual crime scene is either
nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Illustrates Chain of Custody
Total: 3.50
Distinguished – Thoroughly illustrates chain of custody.
Proficient – Illustrates chain of custody. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Partially illustrates chain of custody. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations – Attempts to illustrate chain of custody; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance – The illustration of chain of custody is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment
instructions.
Categorizes Evidence Testing Related to the Virtual Crime Scene
Total: 5.00
Distinguished – Thoroughly categorizes evidence testing related to the virtual crime scene.
Proficient – Categorizes evidence testing related to the virtual crime scene. Minor details are missing.
Basic – Minimally categorizes evidence testing related to the virtual crime scene. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations – Attempts to categorize evidence testing related to the virtual crime scene; however, significant details are
missing.
Non-Performance – The categorization of evidence testing related to the virtual crime scene is either nonexistent or lacks the
components described in the assignment instructions.
Analyzes Current Standards for the Admissibility of the Scientific Evidence
from the Virtual Crime Scene at Trial
Total: 4.00
Distinguished – Comprehensively analyzes current standards for the admissibility of the scientific evidence from the virtual crime
scene at trial.
Proficient – Analyzes current standards for the admissibility of the scientific evidence from the virtual crime scene at trial. The
analysis is underdeveloped.
Basic – Minimally analyzes current standards for the admissibility of the scientific evidence from the virtual crime scene at trial.
The analysis is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations – Attempts to analyze current standards for the admissibility of the scientific evidence from the virtual crime
scene at trial; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance – The analysis of current standards for the admissibility of the scientific evidence from the virtual crime scene
at trial is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Assesses How Following Valid Methodology and Properly Using Forensic
Science at Trial Contributes to Sustaining a More Just Society
Total: 4.25
Distinguished – Comprehensively and clearly assesses how following valid methodology and properly using forensic science at
trial contributes to sustaining a more just society.
Proficient – Assesses how following valid methodology and properly using forensic science at trial contributes to sustaining a
more just society. Minor details are missing or slightly unclear.
Basic – Minimally assesses how following valid methodology and properly using forensic science at trial contributes to sustaining
a more just society. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.
Below Expectations – Attempts to assess how following valid methodology and properly using forensic science at trial contributes
to sustaining a more just society; however, significant details are missing and unclear.
Non-Performance – The assessment of how following valid methodology and properly using forensic science at trial contributes to
sustaining a more just society is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Content Development
Total: 0.75
Distinguished – Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the
context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.
Proficient – Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a
whole.
Basic – Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content
assists in shaping the written work.
Below Expectations – Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward
the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.75
Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few
errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work
contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 0.75
Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic – Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to
distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Total: 0.75
Distinguished – The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient – The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted
pages.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Total: 0.75
Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All
sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient – Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and
cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on
the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations – Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be
scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted
correctly.
Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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