It is very important that everything is documented for all people who had contact with the scene. Having everything documented helps demonstrate that there has been no planting, contamination, theft, or tampering with evidence (National Institute of Justice, 2011). After making an initial visit and establishing a chain of custody, it is very important for the detective to take photos of the entire scene (Centrex, 2006). The importance of taking a photograph is to have a visual form of documentation of what happened. The photo should be taken from various angles to provide different perspectives and help with further evidence. Some photos should include scales so they can be as specific as possible. If evidence was moved before photographs were taken, it is essential that it is documented. According to the National Institute of Justice (2011), “The body of other evidence should not be reintroduced into the scene for photography.” Not only should there be photographs of the scene, but written documentation is also important. Especially for every photograph taken, an adequate description of each image would be necessary (Lothridge, 2013). The written part also serves to describe some evidence and their relationship with the victim. Anything that seems strange or out of the ordinary should be documented, including; lights,