A dead body is found in a vehicle parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was not damaged. A lot of blood can be seen on the front seat. The investigation team has not arrived. You have set up a primary perimeter. A reporter merely wants to walk over to the vehicle and "take a quick photograph.". You should:
a. restrict access so as not to disturb the crime scene.
b. have the reporter arrested for interfering with your work.
c. let the reporter take the picture since you have no right to restrict access.
d. take the picture for them.
A
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