What is the sixth step in the crime scene processing sequence?

• A. Preparation
• B. Narrative Description
• C. Photograph Scene
• D. Prepare Sketch / Diagram

Answer: (B)

Understanding how documentation fits together in crime scene processing is crucial. After the scene is secured and initial survey is done, investigators photograph the scene to capture accurate, scalable images. They then prepare a sketch or diagram to map the layout and show where evidence is located. The narrative description comes next, providing a written, chronological account of the scene, including conditions, lighting, entry and exit points, positions and relationships of items, and any observations that help explain how the evidence fits together. This written description ties the visual records to a coherent story of what happened, making it the sixth step in the standard sequence. The other steps occur earlier: preparation is the starting point, and documenting with photographs and sketches usually precedes the narrative.