Title : Crime Scene Processing

Training Reference Used:

PNP Criminal Investigation Manual (Revised) 2010, Crime Laboratory Lecture

notes, Basic Crime Scene Investigation Course ICITAP 2010, PNP Police Operational
Procedure 2010, PPSC Forensic Book and other lecture notes.

Introduction:

Crime scene processing is very crucial part in the investigation of crime incident
since it is where an investigator establishes the case and where potential evidence can
be recovered that can connect the suspect to the crime. Physical evidence do not lie
and can remain forever. It can stand alone as an evidence that only needs a skilled and
diligent investigator to locate and collect it. Most of the evidence on a crime is found at
the crime scene.

Training Goal:

To provide the participants working knowledge on how to maintain the integrity of

physical evidence through the proper procedure in processing a crime scene, evidence
recognition, searching, preservation, documentation, collection and handling of physical
evidence to ensure the prosecution and conviction of criminal suspect/s in the courts of
law.

Training Objective:

At the end of the course the participants will be able to:

1. Define the different terms used in this lesson.

2. Know and understand the role of the Scene of Crime Operation (SOCO) at the
crime scene.
3. Know the basic composition, duties and responsibilities of the scene of crime
operation.
4. Know the proper procedure on how to process different types of crime scene,
how to secure and preserve a crime scene to ensure the integrity of every
physical evidence that can be recovered at the crime scene.
5. Know the different types of searching method and its application to the crime
scene.
6. Know the different types of crime scene sketch and its purpose.
7. Know the different methods and procedure in documenting a crime scene.
8. Know how to recognize, collect, package, handle and transport different types of
physical evidence applying the lesson from the subject on Forensic Sciences.
9. Know the different examination that can be requested on a particular evidence.

1 Definition of Terms:

Crime Scene Investigation – It is the conduct of processes, more particularly the

recognition, search, collection, handling, preservation and documentation of physical
evidence to include the identification and interview of witnesses and the arrest of
suspect/s at the crime scene.

Crime Scene – A crime scene be defined as a location at which an offense was

committed and where potential for evidence of that crime may exist. It can be
understood to include all areas in which the criminal, any possible victim/s, and any
eyewitness/es moved during the time the crime was committed.
Scene of Crime Operation (SOCO) – Is a forensic procedure performed by trained
personnel of the PNP Crime Laboratory through scientific methods of investigation for
the purpose of preserving the crime scene, gathering information, documentation,
collection and handling of all physical evidence.
It is the conduct of processes, more particularly the recognition, search,
preservation, documentation, collection, packaging and handling of physical evidence.

2 Basic composition of the Scene of Crime Operation (SOCO)

1. Team Leader
2. Crime Photographer
3. Crime Scene Sketcher
4. Recorder
5. Evidence Collector
6. Evidence Custodian
7. Medico-legal Officer
8. Fingerprint Examiner/Technician

Note: This composition is ideal in major cases but in some cases, this can be
accomplished by trained SOCO personnel or Investigators.

3 SOCO Assistance ( See Figure 1)

In cases where the crime scene needs special processing due to its significance
or because of its sensational nature, the Scene of the Crime Operation (SOCO)
specialists of the Crime Laboratory shall be requested.

If the situation involves a clandestine drug laboratory, biological weapons,

radiological or chemical threats, the appropriate agency should be contacted prior to
entering the scene.

Significant cases:

a. Bombing Incident
b. Initiated terrorist activities
c. Raids, ambuscade, liquidation
d. KFR case
e. Armed Robbery of Banks and other
f. Financial institution
g. Calamity/Disaster
h. Massacre
i. Heinous crimes (as define by law)
j. Murder, Homicide, Arson, Rape with Homicide

Sensational Cases:

a. Elected Public Officials (Brgy Captain up to President of the RP)

b. Appointed Public Officials with the rank of commissioner, secretary and
undersecretary
c. Foreign diplomat
d. Any foreigner
e. PNP/AFP personnel
f. Former high-ranking government officials
g. Other prominent figures such as movie stars, sports stars, tri-media
practitioners, prominent businessmen, professionals, and prominent
leaders of religious organizations.
4 Preparation

Before responding to a crime scene, the SOCO team leader must first have an
idea on what type of crime they are responding too and the present situation at the
crime scene. Determine the readiness of the personnel involve, their individual
equipments and the needs at the crime scene base on the information relayed by the
requesting party.

5 Investigative Procedure at the Crime Scene

a. Upon arrival at the crime scene (See Figure 2)

1. The team leader will coordinate with the Investigator-on-case and if possible
talk to the first responders to have a better evaluation on what happened
before, during and after the incident before the arrival of the SOCO team.

2. Record time/date of arrival at the crime scene, location of the scene, weather
condition, lighting condition in the area, direction of wind and visibility.

3. Check if the crime scene is properly secured and protected, the extent of
coverage. Determine if the crime scene post any safety hazard and/or health
hazard concern to the SOCO team and other investigating unit.

4. The team leader will make a visual survey/ walk through at the crime scene
and make a mental reconstruction of the crime scene as to the original
position of objects prior to the arrival of rescue team and other personnel.
Makes a general assessment and develops a general theory of the crime
scene. Establishes evidence types most likely to be encountered and define
the extend of the search area.
Note: All personnel entering the crime scene must put on surgical gloves,
shoe cover and protective clothing.

5. The team leader must reconfirm the status of the victim in a homicide or
murder case. Only coroner or a medical examiner shall remove the dead
body after the conduct of necessary documentations unless unusual
circumstances justify its immediate removal.

6. The team leader to make general assessment on what evidence that can
possibly be collected, the presence of biological and other perishable
evidence that needs special attention. Be alert for discarded evidence, make
pertinent notes as to possible entry and exit points of the perpetrator.

7. The team leader to determine appropriate place for a SOCO Command Post
that is accessible to the working personnel.

8. The team leader to conduct briefing to SOCO team members to ensure

proper examination of the crime scene and ensure the integrity of all physical
evidence at the crime scene. Determines the personnel and equipment
needed and makes specific assignments

6 Crime Scene Documentation

a. Photography and or video

The main objective of photography is to create an accurate objective visual

record of the crime scene before any item is moved or removed.
 1. The crime photographer will enter the crime scene and take a photograph of
the crime scene from general to specific. Photograph should show a general
view of the front and back of the crime scene, entrance and exit at the crime
scene, the possible entrance and exit use by suspect.

2. The next photograph is a medium view of the entrance and exit at the crime
scene (indoor), the possible entrance and exit used by the suspect. An
overlapping view of the immediate crime scene (for uniformity clockwise), if
possible take a top view photograph of the crime scene. The next round of
photograph on this overlapping view will be taken after putting marker/tags on
the evidence with individual close-up photograph of the physical evidence and
another round after collecting all the physical evidence.

3. Close-up photograph of physical evidence. A second round of photograph

after the search that include exhibit number.

4. Additional close-up photograph be taken with a scale beside the

evidence that helps in determining its size.

5. The photographer to prepare and fill-up the photographic log. (See

Figure 3).

b. Crime Scene Sketch

Sketches are prepared to indicate exact location of objects and its

relationship to each other and other objects at the crime scene. It is useful in
questioning of suspects and witnesses as well as in the writing of investigative
reports.
Sketches are excellent companions to photograph. Where photographs
provide exact details, sketches offer accurate information about the placement of
objects and they show relationship and distances between things.

Things to consider in preparing a crime scene rough sketch

Must present the exact measurement and information about the

placement of objects.

1. Must be oriented to the north or show the direction of the north.

2. Must indicate an accurate measurement of objects and location of physical
evidence.
3. Must use the one of the commonly known type of measurement either English
or American.
4. Must always use fixed point or object as reference point.
5. Must indicate the tag or evidence designated number on the sketch.
6. Must contains the following information; case number, crime committed, time
and date it was prepared, location of the crime scene, rank and name of
investigator, name of victim, rank, name and signature of sketcher, name and
signature of witnesses.
7. The finish sketch will be prepared at the office for court presentation.
8. Use the universally recommended symbols.
Note: While preparing the sketch, the sketcher should stay in one place.
1. Main Type of Crime Scene Sketch

a. Rough Sketch (See Figure 4)

A rough sketch is drawn free-hand by the sketcher at the crime scene.

Changes should not be made to it after the sketcher has left the scene.
 This sketch will not normally be drawn to scale, but will indicate accurate
distances, dimensions, and relative proportions.

b. Smooth/ Finish Sketch (See Figure 5)

A smooth or finish sketch is one that is finished and is frequently drawn

to scale from the information provided in the rough sketch. If a sketch is
drawn to scale, the numbers concerning the distances can be eliminated.
However, if the sketch is not drawn to scale, the distances need to be
shown.

2. Recommended Legend Symbols

Motor Vehicle Skid marks/ Tire prints

Motor Cycle Utility Post

Tree Fence X X X

Shrubs North Direction N

Camera position Explosion Crater

3. Types of Crime Scene Sketch

a. Location/ Neighborhood sketch (See Figure 6)

It is used to document important items within a large scene
involving a large tract of land and/or many buildings. The sketch can show
the location of evidence and its relationship to the overall scene, the
relationship of each building to one another, the location of major
vegetation, fences street signs, path of egress used by the suspects, the
location of witnesses in relation to the scene. Its up to the discretion of
investigator what should be included or excluded in the sketch.

b. Floor plan/ bird’s eye view sketch (See Figure 7)

Is the simplest and most common one used in diagramming crime
scenes. It may be used in nearly all crime scene situation where the items
of interest are located in one plane. It is also the easiest for lay people
such jury members/judges to comprehend.

c. Exploded sketch/ Cross projection sketch (See Figure 8)

Is the sketch that uses the combination of the floor plan and the
four elevation views (the walls) of a room. The walls and ceiling are drawn
as if they are folded out with the ceiling placed on one of the walls. The
purpose of this type of sketch is to show points of interest on the walls,
ceiling and floor.

d. Elevation sketch (See Figure 9)

The elevation sketch depicts a side, front, or rear of the exterior of a
structure or one of the interior walls in a room used when the vertical,
rather than horizontal plane is of interest. Thus, if bloodstains were
present on a wall of the house, the elevation drawing of the wall would be
used to depict this scene.
 4. Type of Measurements

a. Triangulation Method
An object is located by drawing two straight lines
from two fixed points creating a triangle; the object is
in angle formed by the line. The triangulation method
is useful in an outdoor situation where there are no
easily identified edges of roads or field to use as reference points.
Measurement follows the shape of a triangle.

b. Coordinate/ Angular method

This method uses two walls in a room as fixed points,
from which distances are measured at right angles.
The baseline could be a wall, or drawn as a
mathematical center of a room.

c. Base line method – A straight line is established from

one fixed point to another fixed point. Using one end of
the line as a starting point, an object can be located by
measuring along either side of the baseline at a right
angle to the object.
Evidence Base line
d. Compass point method
A protractor is used to measure the angle
between two lines. One point along a wall is
selected as the origin. An axis line drawn from
the origin is the line from which the angle is
measured.

e. Grid method - Starting at a known permanent reference point at the

scene, a measurement of predetermined increments is marked off
horizontally and vertically. On each horizontal and vertical increment, a
line or string is laid so that the scene resembles many small squares.
When a piece of evidence is found, it is recorded to the nearest increment
from the reference point. A measurement from the increment to the
evidence is taken horizontally and vertically.

c. Notes taking

Note taking must be a constant activity throughout the processing of the crime
scene. Prepare a narrative description of the crime scene and take note of everything
that attracted one’s attention. Take down extensive notes to document important
factors. Nothing is insignificant when it catches one’s attention. This should start once
you arrived at the crime scene until the end of the crime scene examination.
1. Things to be included in Notes taking

a. Time and date arrival at the crime scene.

b. Weather condition
c. Name of investigator, first responder and time of incident or discovery
of the incident.
d. Status and detail description of the victim as to body built, height,
gender, age, injuries, estimated time of death, clothing, finger nails
and other pertinent observation made.
e. Status of suspect if any and their personal circumstances.
f. Detailed written description of the crime scene with locations of
physical evidence and other pertinent observation noted.
g. The person who discovered and collected the physical evidence.
h. How the evidence was packaged and marked.
i. The disposition of the item when it was collected.
j. Take note of everything that will help you in preparing a narrative
report about how you process the crime scene.
k. The time and to whom you release the crime scene.

7. Crime Scene Search

a. First to be observed before the searching start:

1. Determine what type of searching patterns is most appropriate to the

crime scene.
2. Determine the number of searching team and members of the searching
team.
3. Mark/tags position of physical evidence with designated evidence number.

c. Type of searching methods

1. The quadrant or zone method – In this method, one searcher is assigned

to a quadrant then each quadrant is cut into another set of quadrant.

2. Strip method – In this method, the area is blocked out in the form of a
rectangular. The searcher proceeds slowly at the same place along path
parallel to one side of the rectangle. When a piece of evidence is found,
the finder announces his discovery and the search must stop until the
evidence has been cared for. At the end of the rectangle, the searcher
turns and proceeds along new lanes.
 3. Grid or double strip method – this method is a modification of strip search
method. Here, the rectangle is traversed first, parallel to the base, then
parallel to the side.

4. Spiral method – in this method, the searchers follow each other along
the path of a spiral beginning on the outside and spiraling in towards
the center or vice versa.

5. Wheel method – this method of search, the area is considered to be

approximately circular. The searchers gather at the center and proceed
outward along the radius or spokes. The procedure should be repeated
several times depending on the size of the circle and the number of
searchers.

Disadvantages of the wheel search method

1. Great increase in the area
2. Possibility of evidence contamination.

8. Collection of Physical Evidence (See Figure 11)

This is accomplished after the search is completed, the rough sketch finished
and photographs taken. Fragile evidence should be collected as they are found but
mark its location and reflect it on the sketch.

a. Things to consider before the collection of physical evidence start:

1. Determine what physical evidence to be collected first.

2. Determine what technique can be used to collect and package physical
evidence found at the crime scene.
3. Mark and package all physical evidence with complete data needed to
identify the evidence. The case number, evidence number, type of crime if
possible, description or type of evidence, time and date collected and
location if possible, name of the collector with his initial or signature, name
of victim, name of investigator and name of suspect.
4. All evidence collected should be properly marked and labeled before its
submission to the evidence custodian.
5. Evidence custodian to prepare an inventory of the evidence recovered and
fill-up the evidence log. (See Figure 12)

9. Conduct of Final Survey

The crime scene should be surveyed and search for the last time after collecting
all the evidence to ensure that no physical evidence is left behind. Different type of
search method as used in the first search can be applied. A debriefing as to the

completeness of the examination can be conducted with the examining team.

10. Release or turn-over of the crime scene (See Figure 2)

Ensure that appropriate inventory of collected evidence has been made.

a. Release the crime scene with the notion that there is only one chance to
perform job correctly and completely.
b. Release is accomplished only after completion of the final search and proper
documentation.

Note: Continuous contact between the investigator and the examiner is much
encourage.

11. Transmittal of evidence to Crime Laboratory (See Figure 13)

Proper handling of physical evidence is necessary to obtain the maximum

possible information upon which scientific examination shall be based. The chain of
custody of evidence must be properly observed at all times. The following are principles
that should be observed in handling all types of evidence:

1. The evidence should reach the laboratory in same condition as when it was
found, as much as possible.
2. The quantity of specimen should be adequate. Even with the best equipment
available, good results cannot be obtained from insufficient specimen.
3. Keep each specimen separate from others so there will be no intermingling or
mixing of known and unknown materials. Wrap and seal in individual
packages when necessary.
4. Mark or label each of evidence for positive identification as the evidence
taken from particular location in connection with the crime under investigation.
5. Submit a known or standard specimen for comparison purposes.
6. The chain of custody of evidence must be maintained. Any break in this chain
of custody may make the material inadmissible as evidence in court.

12. Summary

The subject makes the participants more aware on the proper procedure on how
to process a crime scene, the importance of crime scene preservation, handling and
collection of physical evidence. The required knowledge or information that an
investigator should know, how he deals with different types of crime scene and identify
the suspect and bring him before the court of law. The practical exercises with a crime
scene scenario allows the participants have a hands-on how to apply the lesson learn
on the lecture. Critique and open discussion at the end, allows exchange of views and
better understanding about the lesson. Each group will submit report.

This illustration shows the procedure at the crime scene.

Figure 1
Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
__________________________
___________________
_________________________
DATE
AFTER SOCO/ CASE/CSI REPORT NR : _

I. AUTHORITY

Telephone Call From (Name) _____

Verbal Instruction Office ___________________
Written Request Through(Name) _________
Call by Radio Office __________________________________________

II. TIME & DATE OF DEPARTURE FROM OFFICE: ____________________________________

III. TIME & DATE ARRIVAL AT THE CRIME SCENE: ____________________________________

IV. WHEATHER CONDITION

Fair Sunny Cloudy Rainy

Other, (Specify): ______

V. NATURE OF INCIDENT: _ ________________________________________________

VI. TIME & DATE OF INCIDENT: _ ________________

VII. PLACE OF INCIDENT: _ ________________

VIII. VEHICLE USED BY SOCO TEAM

Organic Vehicle Private Vehicle

Other, (Specify): ______

IX. INVESTIGATOR-ON-CASE (RANK/NAME/UNIT ASSIGNMENT/ ADDRESS)

______________________________________
X. DATA OF VICTIM(S) (Use extra sheet if necessary)

VICTIM 1: Name: Height:

Sex: Weight:
Age: Built:
Complexion: Civil Status:
Address: Color of the eye:

VICTIM 1: Name: Height:

Sex: Weight:
Age: Built:
Complexion: Civil Status:
Address Color of the eye:

XI. IF UNIDENTIFIED, GIVE DESCRIPTIONS

Approximate Age: Complexion:

Height: Attire:
Sex: Built:
Other identifying characteristics: _______

XII. INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE CRIME SCENE UPON ARRIVAL OF THE SOCO
TEAM

The Team noted the victim/s position to be

a) hanging
b) lying face down face up
 c) kneeling
d) sitting
e) others, (specify) ____

Information gathered from

a) relative/s ____
b) witness/es ____
than on or about the victim was ____
(date/time)

a) stabbed d) drowned
b) shot e) other (specify) ____
c) strangled

This prompted to call-up ____

(name of 1st caller) (name of investigator)
who subsequently called up this office for SOCO assistance.

XIII. DESCRIPTION OF THE CRIME SCENE UPON ARRIVAL

Police line has been installed when the SOCO team arrived
No Police line has been installed when the SOCO team arrived
Crime scene appears disturbed and contaminated by

a) suspect/s
b) victim/s
c) others (specify) _____

/ / Crime scene appears well secured and preserved by

a) Investigators
b) patrol officers
c) other (specify) _____

Objects at the crime scene were in disarray

a) chairs
b) tables
c) clothing
d) doors
closed destroyed
open other (specify) ______
e) windows
closed destroyed
open other (specify) ______
f) light/s on off others (specify) ____________

XIV. ITEM STOLEN:

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
XV. DATA OF THE SUSPECT(S) (Use extra sheets if necessary)
SUSPECT 1: Name: Unidentified Height:
Sex: Weight:
Age: Build:
Complexion: Civil Status:
Address:
SUSPECT 2: Name: Height:
Sex: Weight:
Age: Built:
Complexion: Civil Status:
Address:

XVI. IF UNIDENTIFIED, GIVE DESCRIPTIONS

Age: Height:
Complexion: Built:
Sex: Attire:
Other identifying characteristics ___
XVII. INJURIES SUSTAINED BY THE VICTIM/S IF ANY (Use extra sheets if necessary)

VICTIM 1:

VICTIM 2:

XVIII. INJURIES SUSTAINED BY THE SUSPECT/S AND THEIR SPECIFIC LOCATION (Use extra
sheets if necessary)

SUSPECT 1:

SUSPECT 2:

XIX. ALLEGED MOTIVE/S BEHIND THE INCIDENT

Jealousy Unknown
Revenge Others (specify) ________________________

XX. HOW THE INCIDENT HAPPENED/MANNER OF COMMISSION OR

EXECUTION

With the use of blunt instrument

With the use of bladed weapon With the use of Firearm/s
Others (specify) __________________

XXI. STATUS OF THE VICTIM/S (use extra sheets if necessary)

VICTIM 1: Wounded
Brought to Hospital for treatment
Brought to Funeral Homes for autopsy

XXII. STATUS OF THE SUSPECT/S (Use extra sheets if necessary)

SUSPECT 1: At large Wounded

Brought to Hospital for treatment

Others, (specify) ______

SUSPECT 1: At large Wounded

Brought to Hospital for treatment

Others, (specify) ______

XXIII. STATUS OF THE CASE

Under investigation by
___________________________________________________________
(investigation and unit/address)

XXIV. TIME & DATE OF DEPARTURE FROM THE CRIME SCENE:______________________

XXV. TIME & DATE OF ARRIVAL AT THE OFFICE: __________________________________

XXVI. SOCO TEAM COMPOSITION:

(Ranks/Names) Designations:

XXVII. DISPOSITION OF EVIDENCE COLLECTED:

____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

XXVIII. REMARKS/PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING SOCO/CSI:

Noted by: Prepared by:

____________________ ____________________
Chief of Office SOCO Team Leader
Figure 2
Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
_____________________________

___________________
Date
RE SOCO/CASE REPORT NR:

SOCO/ CSI COORDINATE SLIP

1. OFFICER-ON–CASE (Rank/Name) :

a. Office & Address :

b. Time & Date of Arrival at Crime Scene :

c. Signature :

2. NATURE OF OFFENSE :

a. Time & Date Committed/Discovered :

b. Place of Commission/Incident :

3. RESPONDENG SOCO TEAM :

a. Time & Date of Arrival at Crime Scene :

b. Team Leader :

c. Signature :

4. RELEASE OF CRIME SCENE :

a. Time & Date Release :

b. To Whom Crime Scene Release :

c. Office & Address :

d. Signature :

5. WITNESSES (Name/Address/Signature)

Signature over Printed Name Address

a.

b.

c.

____________________________ ________________________________
Officer-on -Case SOCO Team Leader
Figure 3
Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________
____________________
_____________________
Date

SOCO/CASE REPORT NR: ______________

SCENE OF CRIME EXAMINATION WORKSHEET

SPECIMEN ENTRIES-PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN

FRAME SHUTTER
APERTURE SUBJECT LIGHTING REMARKS
NR SPEED

USE EXTRA SHEET FORM IF NECESSARY

CAMERA USED: FILM TYPE:

LENS USED: FLASH UNIT:
DEVELOPING TIME: DEVELOPED BY:
FIX TIME: LACATION:
PRINT PAPER: DATE & TIME:
COMMENTS

TIME BESTARTED:
PHOTOGRAPHER: TIME ENDED:
INCIDENT: WHEATHER CONDITION:
OFFICER ON CASE: LIGHTNING CONDITION:
REQUESTING PARTY: DISPOSITION:
PLACE OF INIDENT:

Prepared by: Certified Correct by: Noted by:

Photographer SOCO Team Leader Chief of Office

Figure 4
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________

ROUGH SKETCH

Figure 5
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
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FINISH SKETCH

Figure 6
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
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NEIGHBORHOOD/ LOCATION SKETCH

Note: NOT TO SCALE

TITLE BLOCK
Nature of Case:
Requesting Party:
Victim/s:
Officer on Case:
Date & Time Sketched:
Place of Incident:
Weather Condition:
Sketched by:
Witnesses: 1.
2.
Remarks:

Figure 7
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________

SKETCH DETAILS AND MEASUREMENT

Floor Plan Sketch N

TITLE BLOCK
Nature of Case:
Requesting Party:
Victim/s:
Officer on Case:
Date & Time Sketched:
Place of Incident:
Weather Condition:
Sketched by:
Witnesses: 1.
2.
Remarks:

Republic of the Philippines

 Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________
____________________

SKETCH DETAILS AND MEASUREMENT

N
Floor Plan Sketch

TITLE BLOCK
Nature of Case:
Requesting Party:
Victim/s:
Officer on Case:
Date & Time Sketched:
Place of Incident:
Weather Condition:
Sketched by:
Witnesses: 1.
2.
Remarks:

Figure 8
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________
____________________

SKETCH DETAILS AND MEASUREMENT

CROSS PROJECTION/EXPLODED SKETCH

Figure 9
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
____________________________
____________________

SKETCH DETAILS AND MEASUREMENT

Elevation Sketch

TITLE BLOCK
Nature of Case:
Requesting Party:
Victim/s:
Officer on Case:
Date & Time Sketched:
Place of Incident:
Weather Condition:
Sketched by:
Witnesses: 1.
2.
Remarks:

Figure 10
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
________________________
___________________

___________________
Date
SOCO/CASE REPORT NR:

PERSON PRESENT AT THE CRIME SCENE

Note: Please include the middle name of the person.

REASON/S TO BE AT REMARKS
NAME DATE / TIME
CRIME SCENE (ADDRESS)

Prepared by: Certified Correct by: Noted by:

____________________ _______________________ ___________________

Recorder SOCO Team Leader Chief of Office

Figure 11
Republic of the Philippines
 Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
_______________________________
________________________

___________________
Date
SOCO/CASE REPORT NR: ____

EVIDENCE LOG

DESCRIPTION
SIGNA-
OF TIME SPECIFIC
QTY COLLECTED BY REMARK/S TURE OF
SPECIMEN COLLECTED PLACE
SEARCHER
COLLECTED

Prepared by: Certified Correct by: Noted by:

____________________ _______________________ ___________________

Evidence Custodian SOCO Team Leader Chief of Office

Figure 12
Republic of the Philippines
 Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
_______________________
___________________

INVENTORY OF EVIDENCE COLLECTED

1. SOCO Case Number:

2. Time and Date of Inventory;
3. Facts of the Case:

a. Nature of the Case:

b. Victim/s or Complainant:
c. Suspect/s:
d. Place of Incident:

4. Evidence Collected at the Crime Scene:

a. __________________________________________________________

b. __________________________________________________________

c. __________________________________________________________

d. __________________________________________________________

e. __________________________________________________________

f. __________________________________________________________

g. __________________________________________________________

h. __________________________________________________________

i. __________________________________________________________

CONCURRED: PREPARED BY:

________________________________ _____________________________
Investigator-on-Case Evidence Custodian

WITNESSES:

Signature Over Printed Name Address

_________________________________ ____________________________

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
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FOR : Chief, Regional Crime Laboratory Office _____

Attn: ____________________

SUBJECT : Laboratory Examination

DATE :

1. Reference/s:

2. Facts of the case:

a. SOCO Case Number: _______

b. Nature of the Case: _________
c. Victim/s or Complainant: ___________
d. Time & Date of Incident: ______________________
e. Place of Incident: _________________________________

3. In connection with the above reference, submitted are the following evidence
collected from the crime scene for appropriate laboratory examination:

a. _____________________________________________________________

b. _____________________________________________________________

c. _____________________________________________________________