People often rush to crime scenes just to see what happened, without bearing in mind that they might cause serious injury to themselves. But on many occasions the police warn the public against rushing to crime scenes as this does not only expose their lives to danger but they may interference with any trace of evidence as the successful prosecution of a case can hinge on the state of the physical evidence at the time it is collected. 

Dangers of rushing to the crime scene may involve exposure to unnecessary accidents. They may also be exposed to some biological hazards which often compose of organic materials and fluids or physical hazards that may cause bodily injury or trauma.

Again, some people rush to crime scene for other motives that include uploading the information/pictures on social networks or to commit a crime. For example, if there is an accident involving a truck carrying goods like food stuffs, people would usually rush there to steal them.

The police usually control people rushing to crime scenes by cordoning with a tape a wide area around a crime scene to prevent access by any person other than the investigators. They also educate the public through weekly programmes such as Itshireletse TV programme, Crime File radio programme and the monthly Police Magazine. Furthermore they always advise people who want to assist in a crime scene to first save a life, instead of going for goods.