The crime scene search pattern that starts at one end and back and forth until the area is searched is known as Strip search.

• A. Strip search
• B. Grid search
• C. Spiral search
• D. Zone search

Answer: (A)

Strip search covers the scene with parallel, back-and-forth passes from one end to the other until the entire area is examined. This approach is ideal for long, narrow spaces like hallways or roads, where a simple side-to-side sweep ensures consistent coverage without complex maneuvering. It’s efficient and easy to implement in linear layouts. In contrast, other patterns serve different layouts: a grid search uses two-direction passes to create overlapping coverage in more open areas, a spiral search starts at a central point and expands outward, and a zone search divides the space into sections assigned to teams.