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Bus Radio SEC430 Bus Radio Theft Investigation Name Class Date Professor Bus Radio Theft Investigation In this scenario the crime occurred and was investigated over a four year period and involved the theft of two way radios from buses from the Kelsey Unified School District. The thefts occurred within one to four weeks of being installed and the thefts are occurring at night at the bus compound. The investigation of the theft of the two way radios begins at the crime scene. The crime scene is an essential aspect of any crime investigation and contains vital information that will provide clues to the detectives in order to determine who committed the crime. Once the crime is reported the crime scene will be secured by responding officers until the investigation can begin.

When conducting the investigation of the bus compound investigators will interview witnesses and explore the buses and bus compound in order to gather evidence. The interviews were conducted with Sully Smiley the security guard, Barnett Bennett a long time employee, Sally Foley the transportation secretary, and Sally’s husband. Sully Smiley is the security guard responsible for securing the bus compound. Police gathered information about the alibi’s of the witnesses and questioned their knowledge of the event. In order to develop potential leads the police need to interview witnesses.

Once the interview has been conducted the police will need to verify the alibi of all of the witnesses and conduct criminal background checks. If any of the witnesses have a history of theft they would become a person of interest in the investigation. When interviewing the witnesses the police need to observe their body language as well as the statements the witnesses are making. When the investigator understands and practices effective interviewing techniques, the results of each interview can dramatically increase, in both the quantity and the quality of information obtained (Goerman, 2010). Investigators will need to accurately record everything the witness reports by listening to everything the witness says.

Next in the investigation process is the gathering of evidence. In this case footprints were located on the steps on one bus and a coke can on the steps of another buses. Police also located a fingerprint on the steering wheel of one of the buses. This physical evidence can provide vital clues that point at the guilt offenders or provide clear evidence of their guilt. When gathering the evidence the proper uniform, evidence collection techniques will need to be applied to ensure the evidence does not become damaged or lost.

In the evidence collection process first investigators need to document the evidence with sketches and photographs and then carefully collecting the evidence using the best known forensic practices. The fingerprints and shoe prints will need to be carefully lifted before being placed in a clean and dry evidence bag and the coke carefully placed in an evidence bag for forensic analysis and to lift any potential fingerprints. Once the evidence is bagged it needs to be carefully labeled with name, date, time, and location of the evidence. Documentation is essential to protecting the chain of evidence in order to ensure the evidence can be used in court (Tidball, 2011). Through the information obtained based on the physical evidence and the answers to the interview questions the investigators can develop an idea of how and when the crime occurred.

For example the security guard conducts his rounds at 11:45pm and again at 6am. Because the two way radios were not missing on the security guards patrol at 11:45pm but where missing at 6am the crime occurred between 12-6am. The police will need to learn where the witnesses and any persons of interest where during these times. Another important clue gleaned from Travis Stevenson was the robberies occurred within weeks of the two way radios being installed implying someone from the bus compound is responsible for the thefts or assisting someone else in the thefts. This information is critical to investigators for developing person of interests of criminal suspects.

The alibis of all of the workers and the security guard will need to be verified. Sally’s alibi has been verified by her husband and she does not have a key to the bus yard. This information could eliminate Sally and her husband from the suspect list. The investigators would need to question the security guard about any suspicious activity he may have noticed on the nights the two way radios were stolen as well as question the witnesses to see if they had discussed the installation of the new two way radios with anyone outside of work. Next investigators will need to develop the physical evidence in order to determine if it points to a specific suspect.

Physical evidence can be invaluable to the criminal investigation and provide definitive evidence of a suspect’s guilt. The fingerprints can directly point to a suspect and the footprints can tie a suspect to the crime. The coke can that was located may contain DNA evidence or may have fingerprints on the exterior. Documentation is essential in every aspect of the investigation. When creating a file investigators will need to include the interviews conducted with witnesses, copies of their statements, photographs of the crime scene as well as all notes taken by the investigator.

The file should include any forensic reports and the criminal background checks conducted on the witnesses. Much like when documenting steps taken to collect forensic evidence documentation provides the court with a clear picture of the events and provides documentation of the steps taken by the investigators. In any crime the investigation is essential to discovering who was responsible. Investigators develop evidence through witness testimony and gathering physical evidence at the crime scene. Through their investigatory skills evidence is developed that points to a specific suspect.

If there is enough evidence to show probable cause that a crime was committed the suspect will be arrested and tried in a court of law. If evidence is collected illegally or is not properly documented the result can be the evidence is excluded from the court process resulting in a guilty offender going free. The investigation is essential to developing enough evidence to prove the guilt of the offender and ensuring evidence is not excluded from the court process. References Goerman, R. (2010). How to Interview the Witness.

Retrieved November 5, 2012 from Tidball, C. (2011). The importance of Chain of Custody and Preservation of Evidence. Retrieved November 5, 2012 from University Case Study Congratulations! You have just become the safety manager for Podunk University. Your position is at the campus in Podunk, Colorado, and your predecessor left the job a year and a half ago.

There has been nobody in the position during that interval. The commitment of the institution to safety is dubious at best, but you are looking forward to starting your new position and making a positive change. BOS 3125, Hazardous Materials Management 4 After introducing yourself to the secretary you share with a half dozen other, more senior, people, you decide to focus on hazardous material and hazardous waste issues since you just completed a great college course on those topics. You tour the campus and discover that the following departments and programs are yours to deal with: ï‚· The biology department has animal dissection, human dissection, a microbiology lab, and a medical laboratory education program that uses small quantities of a lot of chemicals. ï‚· The chemistry department has chemicals that have never been inventoried and a new forensics program (as in CSI, not in college debate). ï‚· The physics department has high-voltage equipment, lasers, and LEDs. ï‚· The English department has lots and lots of books and papers, as well as photocopiers. ï‚· The math department has lots of computers and whiteboards. ï‚· The automotive technology department has everything pertaining to auto repair, including solvents, asbestos brake linings, pneumatic tools, waste oil, and cutting and grinding tools. ï‚· The Massive Arena is one of the original buildings on campus and has a variety of interesting problems, including asbestos insulation, and the building is undergoing a massive renovation.

Respond to each of the following questions: 1. Where do you start? 2. Where should you focus your initial HazCom efforts? In what order do you tackle the rest of the departments?

3. What are the HazCom issues in the automotive technology department? 4. What are the hazardous waste issues in the automotive technology department? 5.

What are the HazCom issues in the chemistry department? 6. What are the hazardous waste issues in the chemistry department? 7. With the Massive Arena renovation, who are the people to whom you need to communicate hazards?

8. What are your main concerns with the physics department? 9. What are the hazardous material/waste spill response issues for the university, and how should you prepare for them? 10.

Is any HazCom training needed for the English and math departments? 11. What are some resources for finding out how to solve the HazCom issues? 12. You must choose technology or trainers to do the needed training.

What are some issues to consider when selecting these? 13. Due to budget cuts, you have to do the training yourself, and you will use PowerPoint. What are some considerations when developing your PowerPoint Presentation? 14.

How can you evaluate your training to ensure that it is accomplishing your goals? 15. One of the chemistry professors working with some of the automotive technology faculty members, invents a new nonflammable compound that will render obsolete the need for solvents to degrease auto parts. She wants to market the stuff. What needs to be done before it can be marketed, and who should do it?

16. The University decides to partner with the chemistry professor and market this new compound. Due to the lack of flammability, it is a great hit nationwide. They then decide to market it worldwide. What concerns need to be addressed?

17. It turns out that this wonderful new compound makes a really great explosion when used in conjunction with another chemical. As the University is manufacturing the compound in large quantities and storing it on the grounds, what concerns do you now have? What experts should you consult? 18.

The biology department has been busy as well. The little microbiology lab is large now, and they are working with stronger pathogens. How would you determine the new hazard communication requirements and things that you should do beyond that minimum? After a tough five years, you have the Podunk University campus running smoothly. Everybody is trained, and your successor will not have nearly as much of a challenge as you did.

Congratulations, and best wishes on your next challenge! Your submission must be a minimum of four pages double-spaced, not including the title and reference pages, and in APA format. Support your answers to the questions with appropriate references and in-text citations. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

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Introduction

The investigation into the theft of two-way radios from the Kelsey Unified School District's bus compound presents numerous challenges that reflect the complexities of criminal investigation procedures. The security of the crime scene, the gathering of physical evidence, and the proper documentation of all findings play crucial roles in the discovery of the true perpetrator. This report will outline the investigative process, discuss the importance of witness interviews, and emphasize the value of physical evidence in solving the theft case.

Securing the Crime Scene

Upon receiving the report of the theft, one of the first actions is to secure the crime scene. Ensuring that no contamination of evidence occurs is vital for the integrity of the investigation. First responders will cordon off the area to prevent unauthorized access, preserving any potential evidence until investigators can conduct a thorough examination (Goerman, 2010). Properly securing the crime scene establishes a clear chain of custody for any evidence collected, which remains essential for later court proceedings (Tidball, 2011).

Conducting Witness Interviews

Interviews conducted with the witnesses provide essential insights into the events surrounding the theft. The primary witnesses in this scenario included Sully Smiley, the security guard, Barnett Bennett, a longtime employee, Sally Foley, the transportation secretary, and her husband (Tidball, 2011). Investigators must approach these interviews systematically, understanding that the initial interviews will often provide foundational knowledge regarding the crime. The techniques employed during these interviews are crucial for gaining accurate and reliable information (Goerman, 2010).

Verifying Alibis

Following the collection of witness statements, a critical step is verifying the alibis of each individual. Data collection during this stage may include checking the whereabouts of the suspects during the timeframe of the crime, between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM, as noted from the rounds conducted by Sully Smiley (Tidball, 2011). Any inconsistencies in statements or suspicious behavior could necessitate further scrutiny into those individuals.
For instance, Sally Foley's alibi was corroborated by her husband, providing her with a potential alibi, while other individuals remained under examination pending results from background checks. Investigators are also tasked with determining if the witnesses have previously engaged in theft or any related activity, as such a history could elevate them into "persons of interest" based on their proximity to the crime scene (Goerman, 2010).

Gathering Physical Evidence

Physical evidence offers a substantial layer of information that often connects suspects to a crime (Stojanovic et al., 2019). In the case under consideration, investigators discovered footprints on the bus steps, a coke can, and a fingerprint on the steering wheel of one of the buses. Each of these findings may pinpoint specific suspects or provide insights into how the theft transpired.

Evidence Documentation and Collection

It is critical that all evidence gathered is well documented and logged. Each piece collected should be thoroughly photographed and sketched to maintain a record of its original position. The proper practices for lifting fingerprints and shoe prints should be adhered to, with careful placement into clean, sealed evidence bags (Tidball, 2011). This practice is followed by meticulous labeling, identifying the time, date, and location of each piece of evidence, maintaining a secure chain of custody.
A coke can was also found, which could yield potential DNA evidence and fingerprints from anyone who may have touched it (Baker et al., 2020). If the investigation can definitively link DNA from this evidence to an individual, it may provide compelling proof of their involvement in the theft.

Analyzing the Evidence

Once physical evidence and witness statements are collected, investigators must analyze all data collaboratively to develop a timeline of events and a clearer understanding of potential suspects. Notably, since the thefts occurred shortly after the installation of new two-way radios, investigators may need to consider insider knowledge as a key motive and opportunity for theft (Tuma et al., 2019).

Subsequent Steps

The following steps would involve deeper interrogations of any suspects or witnesses with unclear alibis or motive. Every aspect of the collected evidence should be explored in the context of established timelines, potentially leading to a clear suspect.

Conclusion

The investigations into theft at Kelsey Unified School District underscore the necessity for meticulous procedures in securing evidence and obtaining witness testimonies. The publication and preparation of investigation documentation are equally essential to ensure that any evidence collected can support legal actions. Without comprehensive evidential documentation and rigorous adherence to crime scene integrity principles, the possibility of obtaining justice for the theft of the two-way radios diminishes significantly.

References

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