Steps to a Crime Scene Investigation
First, someone yells “Freeze!” But not at the suspect. Everyone must stop moving. Officers cordon off the area with that yellow tape you’ve seen in movies. Why? Because people love trampling evidence without realizing it.
One poorly placed boot can ruin a single hair or a shoe print. That’s police work, not a hiking trail. The first responder is the unsung hero here—they make sure nobody sneezes and shifts a cigarette butt.