One way to ensure no evidence is missed is with a “grid and height” search. This means searching one square metre at a time.

In the hills above Pacific Palisades, there is crime scene tape and scattered debris, clues to what may have caused the initial fire that eventually raged through thousands of structures.

surrounded by crime scene tape. The first thing they do is lift the tape and walk straight to the body. This is the worst possible crime scene practice. The detectives would be walking directly on ...

surrounded by crime scene tape. The first thing they do is lift the tape and walk straight to the body. This is the worst possible crime scene practice. The detectives would be walking directly on ...