Cardsmax Evidence that would be available to the police includes the documentation made in the case notes. (Pearson) explains that the information that would be available if the information is in fact present would include what has been observed at the crime scene. Had the suspects been seen, what crime was committed was there a motivation for committing this crime, who called the police, and were there any victims. The second question that would provide information is that of what crime was committed was stolen, what evidence exists, what statements have been made, what additional information would be needed. The scenario given gives light to some of the above questions that would be noted in the case notes. We know that three people were involved, it was a robbery in a computer store, the men were masked, and there was a third man whom was the driver. There was a witness that was able to see the license plate, which was reported. Lastly, there were fingerprints of the defendants on the vehicle.

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(Pearson) states that an investigator should be careful to document adequately the location of each piece of evidence found at the crime scene. This includes its description, location, the time it was discovered and by whom, the type of container in which it was placed, how the container was sealed and marked, and the disposition of the item after it was collected. These steps are effective ways to insure that evidence can be located, documented, and packaged properly to be effective in processing the crime scene. I would say that the best way to locate evidence would be to first refer to the case notes, which should in fact state what the evidence in the case is. The documentation would be in the final report that again can be re-affirmed with the information provided in the case notes and the evidence itself. Precautions should be taken to insure that proper handling of any…