Trauma Knowledge
Scene Release Before Trauma Cleanup
Why cleanup should begin only after the responsible authority has released the area for cleanup.
Practical guidance
- Do not disturb an active scene.
- Confirm access authority before cleanup begins.
- Preserve requested evidence or property until the responsible authority releases it.
Professional boundary
SDM provides property cleanup and documentation support. We defer to law enforcement, medical examiners, physicians, attorneys, code officials and other regulated professionals when their authority controls the situation.
