Macro vs Micro
Definition
Macro is the scene from a step back (room, intersection, field). Micro is a focused subset within it (the body, the weapon, the point of entry).
Related terms
- Chain of Custody
- The documented chronological record of who collected, handled, transferred, and examined a piece of evidence. For digital evidence, chain of custody includes...
- Crime Scene
- Any physical location where a criminal act has occurred or where evidence of it can reasonably be found. Indian practice extends this...
- Primary Scene
- The location where the main criminal event occurred: where the body was found, where the attack took place, where a safe was...
- Secondary Scene
- Any location linked to the crime but separate from the main event: a vehicle used to transport a victim, a disposal site,...
Explained in
- Introduction to Crime Scenes: Types, Evaluation and ProcessingMacro is the scene from a step back (room, intersection, field). Micro is a focused subset within it (the body, the weapon, the point of entry).