Who cleans up after a crime is committed in a private residence? i.e. blood from a stabbing, or broken goods?

Question

Do the police employ a clean up crew or is it solely the responsibility of the property owner?

Answer 1

i think that csi gather all the evidence n some cleanin crew comes in...or the csi no idea on that one

Answer 2

Ironically enough, it's the victim or the land owner, or survivors. We had a suicide where the deceased used a high powered rifle to end his life, and the ceiling fan was going in the room.
Suffice to say it was horrible, and the home owner had to get new carpet eventually because it wouldn't come out.
As other answerers said, there are companies that specialize in this cleanup. It is incredibly traumatic to clean up an extensive scene and not for the faint of heart. If I had the money, I would certainly employ a specialist, and some insurance companies cover this cost.

Answer 3

After the Police/EMS complete their roles, the cleanup is the responsibility of the owner. Sometimes local contractors can leave their information with the First responders as a starting point for the owners, but it's up to the owner(s) to clean up or contract it out.

Bio Haz cleanup has become a significant part of the Waste clean up industry in recent years.

Answer 4

There are companies in larger cities but in small towns no such thing. The police do not pay to have it cleaned. It is solely the responsibility of the property owner. My nephew was accidentally shot by his friend playing with a gun they were 10 years old. My dad & brother in law cleaned everything up before my brother could see it. Believe me it is not easy!!!

Answer 5

I'm not sure if this is true all over - it probably also depends on the exact situation.

I saw a TV program about a year ago. It could have been Discovery's "Dirty Jobs", but again, I'm unsure. But there was an actual business hired to clean up after a murder...this is what they do for a living! They go in and clean up all the blood and anything left over after such an event and makes the place ok for living in again.

Answer 6

There are companies that specialize in disaster recovery and clean up that also clean up after crime scenes. The local police will often refer a local vendor, or your home owner's insurance will refer one for you or even arrange for them to do it.

Clean up is the responsibility of the home owner but they cannot do so until permitted by the police investigating the crime.

Answer 7

Once the area of the crime has been released, a highly trained team comes in. They wear protective gear as what was left behind, especially in a crime involving blood or other gross materials, can be highly toxic and dangerous is other ways.

No way should a private individual get involved in something like this.

Answer 8

Depends on the magnitude of the crime. Usually, the homeowner is responsible for cleanup. However, there are professional cleaning services that will, for a hefty fee, render your crime scene free of funkiness.

Answer 9

Property owner/resident if you rent, the police do nothing more than make a bigger mess with Print dust and possibly Luminol stains!!

Answer 10

From what I understand, there are private companies who specialize in this very thing Like cleaning up hotel rooms after people kill themselves. It's gotta be a gross job, but I can't imagine there's much competition...

Answer 11

The property owner. If it's an apartment complex, many times they hire an outside vendor that does this. Also, if someone dies in your home, you are responsible for the clean up. Many people who kill themselves don't realize that their loved ones either have to hire out someone to clean it up or they'll be picking up pieces of brains themselves.