The Importance of Note Taking

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The Importance of Note Taking Shannon Davis October 27, 2012 Describe the importance of noting taking, particularly in establishing the integrity of the crime scene. The importance of noting taking is to describe the scene. The purpose of taking notes is to write in detail about the crime. You need to make sure that you stick to the fact that, you have witness. You must record the information correctly if an error happens to appear this can result in the loss of witness or suspect. Also incorrect measurement can lead to wrong conclusions. If you don’t know how to spell that person name, make sure you ask them to spell it for you. If you happen to make a mistake you can cross it out and put your initial on it. Whatever you do please do not erase it. Try to be more specific as possible with details. You need to take your time to write legibly, accurate, well organized and clearly. The notes are arranged in chronological order and organized. Make sure that each case is on separate pages and number the pages. Try to keep the pages for each case together and record the case number on each page. (Orthmann and Hess .p 45) Compare and contrast the advantages of digital versus film photography. Several advantage of photograph is that it can be taken at any time day or night, accurately represent the crime scene and evidence, create interest and increase attention to testimony. The disadvantage of photography is some are not selected, do not show the correct distance, it may be distorted and technique errors could occur while shooting the picture, too much detail may distract viewers of photograph and some cameras might not pick up small detail. (Orthmann and Hess. p47) The advantage of digital is that the images can be sent as an email attachment, some digital cameras can record technical information about the picture, you will have no problem with

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