uptp TEST 4 (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Preliminary Police Investigation - Correct answer Begins when officers are called and
ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - Correct answer Ask initial interview
questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred overnight, the better
the chance of an arrest. - Correct answer TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - Correct answer To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - Correct answer
Render aid to the injured
,Who is allowed into a crime scene? - Correct answer Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - Correct answer The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - Correct answer The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - Correct answer Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - Correct answer When referring to evidence, it is something
that is not unique to that item. Examples include a 9mm casing or tread from new tires.
CANNOT positively identify the owner
Individual Characteristics - Correct answer When referring to evidence, it is something
that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify the
owner.
, Locards Principle of Interchange - Correct answer It is highly impossible that someone
can enter and environment without leaving some trace and leave that environment
without carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - Correct answer Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - Correct answer The date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - Correct answer Draw a single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - Correct answer Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - Correct answer Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Preliminary Police Investigation - Correct answer Begins when officers are called and
ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - Correct answer Ask initial interview
questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred overnight, the better
the chance of an arrest. - Correct answer TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - Correct answer To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - Correct answer
Render aid to the injured
,Who is allowed into a crime scene? - Correct answer Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - Correct answer The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - Correct answer The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - Correct answer Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - Correct answer When referring to evidence, it is something
that is not unique to that item. Examples include a 9mm casing or tread from new tires.
CANNOT positively identify the owner
Individual Characteristics - Correct answer When referring to evidence, it is something
that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify the
owner.
, Locards Principle of Interchange - Correct answer It is highly impossible that someone
can enter and environment without leaving some trace and leave that environment
without carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - Correct answer Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - Correct answer The date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - Correct answer Draw a single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - Correct answer Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - Correct answer Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
