MPTC Criminal Investigations – Verified Questions & Answers (2026/2027
A+ Grade Study Guide)
how many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - (answer)-no less than 5
-no more than 8
what is RESPECT used for? - (answer)the steps needed to conduct an objective and procedurally just
criminal investigation
R (RESPECT) - (answer)R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
E - RESPECT - (answer)E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
bodily injury - (answer)substantial impairment of the physical condition
types of bodily injury - (answer)any burn
fracture of any bone
subdural hematoma
internal organ damage
serious bodily injury - (answer)bodily injury which creates a permanent disfigurement, prolonged or
permanent loss of any bodily function, body member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a
substantial risk of death
overall pictures - (answer)taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique features
mid-range pictures - (answer)photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall distinguishing features
from overall image in view
, MPTC Criminal Investigations – Verified Questions & Answers (2026/2027
A+ Grade Study Guide)
close-up pictures - (answer)taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (RESPECT) - (answer)S - Separate and remove people
what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - (answer)separating involved
parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique perspectives from forthcoming views
P (RESPECT) - (answer)P - protect the crime scene
why should the crime scene always be protected? - (answer)to prevent unnecessary contamination,
destruction or tampering of evidence
what is Modus Operandi - (answer)-M.O.
-a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly distinguishing pattern of conduct common
to the current and former incidents
how should you protect the crime scene? - (answer)-establish perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
-keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
-identify sources of DNA
E (RESPECT) - (answer)E - Evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed
chain of custody - (answer)meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence, from the moment
it is seized, to it's presentation in court
A+ Grade Study Guide)
how many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - (answer)-no less than 5
-no more than 8
what is RESPECT used for? - (answer)the steps needed to conduct an objective and procedurally just
criminal investigation
R (RESPECT) - (answer)R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
E - RESPECT - (answer)E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
bodily injury - (answer)substantial impairment of the physical condition
types of bodily injury - (answer)any burn
fracture of any bone
subdural hematoma
internal organ damage
serious bodily injury - (answer)bodily injury which creates a permanent disfigurement, prolonged or
permanent loss of any bodily function, body member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a
substantial risk of death
overall pictures - (answer)taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique features
mid-range pictures - (answer)photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall distinguishing features
from overall image in view
, MPTC Criminal Investigations – Verified Questions & Answers (2026/2027
A+ Grade Study Guide)
close-up pictures - (answer)taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (RESPECT) - (answer)S - Separate and remove people
what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - (answer)separating involved
parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique perspectives from forthcoming views
P (RESPECT) - (answer)P - protect the crime scene
why should the crime scene always be protected? - (answer)to prevent unnecessary contamination,
destruction or tampering of evidence
what is Modus Operandi - (answer)-M.O.
-a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly distinguishing pattern of conduct common
to the current and former incidents
how should you protect the crime scene? - (answer)-establish perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
-keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
-identify sources of DNA
E (RESPECT) - (answer)E - Evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed
chain of custody - (answer)meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence, from the moment
it is seized, to it's presentation in court
