Unfortunately, people often face numerous challenges and dangers that come from the increased complexity of the modern world. The common usage of new technologies, flammable materials, new vehicles and means of transport result in the appearance of numerous security concerns. Despite the increased level of attention given to this very aspect of human functioning, there are still accidents and cases of mass disaster characterized by numerous victims.
For this reason, it is vital to investigate reasons that predetermined the failure and guarantee the creation of the efficient solution needed to avoid the same incidents in the future. Under these conditions, the exploration of the crime scene of a mass disaster becomes the major concern for the local authority in the community where the disaster has occurred (Byrd, n.d.). It has to guarantee the involvement of all specialists to obtain all data needed for the precise and comprehensive evaluation of every aspect of an incident.
Besides, the following crime scene of a mass disaster could be used as the main case for the analysis. The airplane Boeing 767 crashed in the heavily forested area. There are no clear and understandable reasons for the given accident. The plane did not respond to any signals and soon after was found in the area. It is expected that all passengers and members of air-crew are dead because of the high aptitude and absence of any opportunity to survive. The aerial vehicle is broken into a number of small and large pieces, and the fuselage is torn apart, The area is interspersed with corpses, luggage, etc. Additionally, the plane crashed at the beginning of the route and petrol tanks were almost full. That is why there are numerous flame bases, and there is the great threat of the wood fire.
Considering the above-mentioned crime scene of a mass disaster, one could hardly state reasons and conditions that predetermined the collapse. Therefore, there is the need for the creation of a multi-segment team comprised of specialists who will be able to elucidate the situation and collect data needed for the final conclusion. The major concerns related to the accident should be taken into account.
Yet, local authorities and uniformed officers do not possess special skills needed to process this very crime scene. For this reason, a wide range of specialists is needed. Considering this disasters peculiarities, the following professionals should be suggested. First, fire marshals are needed to fight the fire and suppress flame propagation. Additionally, bomb squad technicians should also be used while investigating the wreckage and stating the reasons for the disaster.
The character of the accident conditions the great destruction of bodies, especially if they were not found immediately (The role of crime-scene personnel when responding to scenes of mass disaster, n.d.). That is why identification of corpses and creation of the needed medical reports becomes an important task which should be accomplished by the team of forensic scientists. There is also the need for the representatives of the local government and police to cordon the area and prevent occasional people from entering the crime scene. Police officers should also patrol the area.
Besides, all members of the above-mentioned team have their own unique duties and tasks that are needed to collect the crucial data and make the credible conclusion. Bomb squad technicians are needed because of the existing threat of a terrorist attack. The fact is that any aircraft crash attracts great public attention and could be used by extremist organizations to proclaim their aims. The bomb squad should state whether there was any explosive bomb or not. In case there is the high probability of the controlled blast, this squad should also determine the type of the materials used. It is crucial to avoid the accidents of this kind in the future and increase the level of security.
Fire marshals also play a significant role. Identifying the flame bases and the way fire traveled they help to restore the course of events and understand how the plane crashed. Additionally, the character of the area conditions the great possibility of wood fire which means that there is the necessity to guarantee the usage of all modern technologies to avoid the spread of the fire.
Finally, forensic sciences should collect DNA samples, fingerprints, parts of bodies, etc. (Mass Disasters, n.d.). These materials are needed to help identify bodies and understand the main aspects of the given crash.
Altogether, the investigation of the crime scene of a mass disaster is a complex and long-term process which success depends on the efficiency of the team that works in the area. Any disaster of this sort presupposes the existence of a number of factors that should be considered when restoring the events that predetermined the crash. The modern science provides an opportunity to create the digital model that will show specialists the main peculiarities of the accident. Using the above-mentioned case as the background for our project, we obtain the idea how accidents of this sort could be investigated.
References
Byrd, M. (n.d.). Disaster Management. Web.
Mass Disasters. (n.d.). Web.
The role of crime-scene personnel when responding to scenes of mass disaster. (n.d.). Web.