Article Reviews of Crime Scenes with Nuclear and Biohazard Materials
Bruce Budowle, Steven E. Schutzer, James P. Burans, Douglas J. Beecher, Thomas A. Cebula,Ranajit Chakraborty, William T. Cobb, Jacqueline Fletcher, Martha L. Hale Robert B. Harris,
2012 Oct; 72(10): 6431–6438
Abstract
Hazardous materials are handled carefully during a crime scene. The hazardous and biohazard materials can be deadly if not handled properly. The dangerous items are analyzed and made safe for disposal to ensure no explosions occur during the clean-up process of the crime scene.
Introduction
The main point of this article is to discuss the proper safety of hazardous materials at crimes scenes. “The proper disposal of harmful items is important, and should be cautiously removed from the scene” . Safety is the main concern when dealing with explosives, and biohazards at crime scenes. If the harmful materials are not disposed properly it can cause innocent people to get hurt. It is important for those types of materials to be taken care of first at the crime scene. This will help ensure the health and safety of the police and investigators processing the scene.
Analysis and Synthesis
Mandatory training is needed for the teams who are equipped and certified to handle hazardous materials. The safety of the group and the community is considered first when entering into a dangerous scene. The material is to be analyzed, deactivated and disposed of in a timely manner. When the deadly chemicals, hazardous, and explosives are removed safely, then the rest of the crimes scene process can continue. This process has to occur for safety and security purposes before anything else can be accessed and processed in the scene.
Implications
The process is taken very seriously when cleaning up a crime scene that has dangerous exposures. The training that the groups go through to ensure proper handling of these types of harmful items is mandatory. These groups who work for the federal government are equipped to assist with other agencies when concerns of biohazards are present in the crime scene. The process and techniques are very useful, and could be catastrophic without the proper handling of these deadly hazards.
BIO-HAZARDOUS WASTE:A CRIME SCENE PERSPECTIVE
M/Sgt Hayden B. Baldwin, Retired
June 8, 2012, Vol. 46 and Issue 6 p. 11-16
Abstract
A crime scene that has nuclear or hazards involved can be extremely harmful. It is important for the officers and crime scene investigators to find these items, and let the hazardous team know about the findings. The outcome could be deadly if these items are left unattended.
Introduction
Proper handling and disposal of hazardous wastes are important when analyzing a crime scene. The wastes should be properly taken care of, and the safety of the people around the scene is needed to be addressed. “Police are to recognize a threat, and take precautions when working on a crime scene” .
Analysis and Synthesis
Once an officer has arrived at a crime scene, he is to assess the evidence. When hazards are found the proper team should be alerted for the clean-up and disposal process. Once the items have been removed then the crime scene analyzation can continue successfully.
Implications
The article explains the importance of proper handling of hazardous materials at crime scenes. The article has good techniques on the proper procedures that need to be followed. Without the direct guidelines of handling this types of hazards, the materials should be left alone for the proper team to dispose of them. It is up to the hazard evidence team to ensure there is a safe crime scene for the investigators to continue analyzing evidence. Items such as bombs, explosives, and chemicals that may be needed to be discarded accurately
Crime Scene Investigation
Kevin Lutherage
A Guide for Law Enforcement
September 2013 p.1-180
Abstract
There are procedures that need to be followed when accessing a crime scene that has dangerous materials. The correct procedure to log and tag dangerous or biohazard materials are very important. The proper handling of these items is imperative to the safety of law enforcement.
Introduction
The main purpose of this article is to give detailed instructions for the procedures for disposing of harmful items in a crime scene. The process should be followed precisely to ensure the security of the scene and the safety of the police officers who are assessing the items.
Analysis and Synthesis
The procedures are listed in the proper order that needs to be followed during a crime scene. The instructions should be done accurately, and safely in a timely manner. “Proper equipment is needed when disposing and collecting harmful hazards at a scene” . The procedure should be followed and analyzed as the evidence and materials are collected.
Implications
The article gives detailed steps on how to secure is a hazardous crime scene. The article is very useful. It offers an easy to use the guide on what should be done, and what should not be done when handling harmful items at a crime. Only people who are certified and have completed appropriate training should be handling these types of dangerous materials. It is not a good idea for someone to try and dispose of them without knowing the correct way to do it. If the item is not disposed of in the proper way it could cause problems that could be harmful to individuals near the hazard.
Hazardous Material Removal
Sampson Reed
Bureau of Labor Statistics
December 17, 2015
Abstract
The workers who are contacted to handle the hazardous items at a crime scene have qualifications that are needed to be met. The qualifications of education and training are needed to work this position. It is a highly dangerous position and all precautions should be taken.
Introduction
The main point of this article is to discuss the qualifications for this position. The training and education requirements are needed to qualify to handle hazardous material. “The severity of this position only allows certain persons to be considered for the position” .
Analysis and Synthesis
The qualifications are listed that detail this type of position. All qualifications should be met before applying for this type of dangerous position. The steps that are needed to be considered when looking into this type of position are; education, training, testing, and passing certification. Updated training will also be a necessity when renewing the hazardous material certification.
Implications
The article has the important information needed for processing dangerous items. It has useful information that can be used during crime scenes. The material should be handled securely. I think it is important for people who are handling dangerous materials to be certified and trained to do so. If someone handles an item improperly it could be a life threatening situation. Being careless with these types of materials could cause severe outcomes to everyone involved.
Guide for Crime Scene Biological and Infectious Hazard Clean Up
IICRC
2012
Abstract
There are many items that qualify as a biohazard. Many items qualify as hazardous and it is important to have someone who is qualified to clean up these items. There are certification and testing that can be utilized when entering into this type of career.
Introduction
The main point of the article is discussing the certification that is needed to handle hazardous materials. The certification should be taken before applying for this type of position. It is important for the individual to practice safety when removing hazardous materials on the scene.
Analysis and Synthesis
The process that is needed for certification when dealing with biohazards and hazardous items is needed. The steps to get the certification is outlined and can be done with the proper certification agency. A person needs to pass the proper testing to qualify for handling these types of items in a crime scene. “Without the certification a person should not attempt to remove anything dangerous” .
Implications
The article has given a proper diagnosis of what qualification is needed to remove and handle dangerous and nuclear materials during a crime scene. The information is useful in assisting someone who wants to know what the position will detail. This article can assist in helping a person determine if this would be the right position for them to achieve.
Preliminary Criminal Investigations
Dennis Potter
Solving Crimes in a Contemporary Society
May 2013 p. 1-324
Abstract
There are many circumstances that occur during criminal investigations. Once important issue that is dealt with daily is handling hazardous items when assessing a crime scene. There are many crimes that involved these harmful issues. Law Enforcement is required to have up to date training on these types of situations.
Introduction
The article discusses the types of crime scenes that police arrive to assess. “Many of these crimes scenes have different types of materials that need to be cleaned up and processed” . Police should have knowledge of these processes.
Analysis and Synthesis
There are many types of horrific things that are cleaned up during a scene of the crime. Many of the everyday horrors of crime are dealt with by local police agencies. Specially trained people come in to assist when the items on a crime scene are dangerous to the public.
Implications
The article talks about the types of crime scenes that are analyzed and processed. Many of those crime scenes have harmful materials that are needed to be handled cautiously and carefully. The article explains great in-depth crime scenes that include these types of materials found, and that are needed to be processed differently depending on the items.
Reference
Budowie, B. (2012). Quality Sample Collection, Handling, and Preservation for an Effective Microbial Forensics Program. Environmental Microbiology, 6431-6438.
Hayden, B. (2012). Bio-Hazardous Waste. Journal of Criminal Justice, 11-16.
IICRC. (2012). Guide for Crime Scene Biological and Infectious Hazard Clean Up. Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, 1-2.
Lotherage, K. (2013). Crime Scene Investigation. A Guide to Law Enforcement, 1-180.
Potter, D. (2013). Preliminary Criminal Investigations. Solving Crimes in a Contemporary Society, 1-324.
Reed, S. (2015). Hazardous Material Removal. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1-2.
