Challenges methodology for underwater crime scene investigation written by swati gupta posted on february 27 2021 february 27 2021 less than 0 min read saving bookmark this article bookmarked 0 introduction many types of crime occur underwater but most of the time they can be avoided by not entering into the water due to frustration no matter the crime or the location no two . The underwater crime scene serves as a practical guide for law enforcement and fire rescue divers and supervisors as well as for educators in underwater investigation the author presents his discussions clearly and offers critical life saying evidence recovery and crime scene techniques not found in other investigation texts. The underwater crime scene underwater crime investigative techniques by ronald f becker published 1995 129 pp legacy title description since the early 1960s a group of dedicated archaeologists with a love for the sea and scuba diving has given birth nourished and raised underwater investigation to a science utilizing the same type of concepts and techniques as field . Underwater crime scenes present a unique set of obstacles not present in dry land situations many agencies do not have the personnel to conduct adequate underwater investigations these scene must be worked as dry land scenes in areas of scene control evidence integrity and collection chain of custody and management