When a crime occurs, first responders typically include law enforcement and medical personnel, and both get to work assessing the scene and surveying the damage. But once the blue lights have faded far into the distance, a mess still exists, and it’s someone’s job to clean it. It’s not as simple as most cleaning jobs, though, and it can’t be approached in a casual manner. From wearing the right protective gear and using the right chemical compounds to taking the necessary steps to ensure contamination doesn't occur, it’s a complicated process that calls for careful and undivided attention. The infographic below details the nuts and bolts of the crime scene cleanup process, as well as information about how to get the job done while staying safe at the same time.
Infographic by: aftermath
Infographic by: aftermath