Scene Preservation Presentation by Derek Paulson, Assistant Fire Marshal from the Dubuque Fire Department We went over the following objectives: -Understanding importance of what you are seeing/hearing/smelling. -Have an understanding of what physical evidence is. -Understanding how to preserve the scene as best as possible. Other helpful things to remember include: -Look for normal items in unusual places. -Look for cameras in the area. Final thoughts: -Take pictures or video if you can. (NOT with your personal phone or camera) -Don't destroy if you don't have to. -Be prepared to recreate the scene. -Do not hesitate to ask for help.
