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\nFAIL TO PROVIDE ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF  \nDISTANCES BETWEEN ITEMS OF EVIDENCE  \nCAMERA ANGLE AND DISTANCE FROM WHICH  \nPHOTOGRAPH IS TAKEN CAN LEAD TO FALSE  \nINTERPRETATION OF CRITICAL RELATIONSHIPS  \nAMONG OBJECTS  \nTHE ADVANTAGE OF USING  \nSCENE SKETCHES AND  \nDETAILED DRAWINGS ARE:  \n• It accurately portrays the physical  \nfacts.  \n• It relates to the sequence of events at the scene.  \n• Establishes the precise location and relationship of objects and evidence at the scene.  \nTHE ADVANTAGE OF USING  \nSCENE SKETCHES AND DETAILED  \nDRAWINGS ARE (continued):  \n• A permanent record of the scene.  \n• Usually is admissible in court.  \n• Assists in interviewing and interrogating.  \nObjective: MAKING A CRIME SCENE SKETCH  \nDraw a rough outline of the room or area Include the dimensions of the room or area drawn  \nInclude distances between objects shown  \nInclude dimensions of large pieces of  \nHave another officer verify your  \nfurniture  \nmeasurements  \nShow 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