There are a lot of directions for how to do the work, these are suggestions to help the CSI figure out the best way to get through their scene and hopefully make your job easier. Here are links regarding the forensic field and in general and specific to a subject. It is going to be imperative for your resilience and longevity in the field to find ways that work best for you and find ways to make your job easier and take steps out of your day. If you can keep many of your habits routine, you can focus your active thoughts on the scene you are processing and provide a better outcome. Don’t stress out on scene.
You will find a list of on-scene electronic references you can utilize such as fingerprint suggestions from Chesapeake Bay IAI or a guide for headstamp markings. You will also find a list of agencies that you may need to contact later, not during scene processing. They have resources, training and supplies that may be needed.
ONLINE ON-SCENE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
1. MFRC Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Video Collection – online pictures/video of bloodletting for reference
2. PICA Identification Guide.pdf - Assault Weapon Identification Guide – Illinois State Government - Online firearm and accessory guide with visuals and names
3. https://www.cbdiai.org– Chesapeake Bay Division International Association for Identification. Latent Fingerprint Processing Techniques Selection and Sequencing Guide
4. Forensic Pocket guide.com – online digital scene processing and evidence processing guide
5. https://www.iaaievidenceguide.com. International Association of Arson Investigators – downloadable arson evidence guide
6. Headstamp Codes – International Ammunition Association – cartridgecollectors.org
7. AFTE.org - The Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners, headstamp guide
8. http://www.nij.gov/journals/258/forensic-databases.html - NIJ National Institute of Justice - Databases of comparison information to include paint, footwear prints, vehicle tires, etc.
9. https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/electronic-crime-scene-investigation-guide-first-responders-second-edition - OJP – Office of Justice Programs – downloadable guide
10. RCFL.GOV—Regional Computer Forensics Lab – assists law enforcement with a multitude of services such as cell phones, electronic evidence, consultation, etc. with training or on-scene assistance
11. https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/forensics/Crime-Scene-Investigation.pdf - NIST - Crime Scene Investigation A Guide For Law Enforcement
AGENCIES THAT MAY BE OF USE LATER, AFTER THE SCENE
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
ASCLD – American Society of Crime Lab Directors
ASTEE - American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM standards lay out scene/evidence standards, Refer to ASTM E1188 AND E1459
ATF - Basic Post Blast Investigative Techniques training course - 40-hour training course that provides instruction in explosives identification and applications, explosives effects, IED component recognition and evidence collection.
Berla Corporation – vehicle forensics to include software
Bureau of Justice Assistance - Bja.ojp.gov, grant information
Delta Forensics – forensic consultation and training, http://www.delta-forensics.com/
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency, training, and education
Forensic Science information - https://sites.google.com/view/forensicscience-openaccess/home
GAP Science.com—training and training materials
Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions - training, scene assistance, consultation- https://www.gulfcoastfs.com/sic
IABPAI - International Association for Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
IAI – International Association for Identification
IAAI - International Association of Arson Investigations
IAATI – International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
International Organization for Standardization - www.iso.org
Lynn Peavey Company – standard and individualized forensic gear, lynnpeavey.com
Microtrace LLC – forensic analysis and consulting
NAMUS – National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/
National Criminal Justice Training Center
Necro Search International - volunteer multidisciplinary team of specialists dedicated to assisting law enforcement with locating clandestine graves since 1988
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 921) - contains good reference materials
NFSA - National Forensic Science Academy —Home | NFSA
NICB.ORG – National Insurance Crime Bureau - www.nicb.org/law-enforcement
NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology - www.nist.gov
North American Export Committee - export of stolen vehicles
OSAC - Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OTHRAM – DNA and genealogy, often used for cold cases- DNA solves.com
TEEX - Texas A&M engineering extension service - CSI training classes
The Innocence Project - https://innocenceproject.org/
Texas EquuSearch - volunteer search and recovery organization used across the US