MPTC Criminal Investigation Exam With Verified Answers

Types of abuse - Answer physical, sexual, psychological, financial Substantive Dating - Answer Relationship length, Type of relationship, Frequency of interaction between parties, Time since relationship ended Abuse - Answer A) Attempting to cause or causing physical harm. b) Placing another in fear of imminent serious physical harm; or c) Causing another to engage involuntarily in sexual relations by force, threat or duress. cycles of violence - Answer 1. tension building- victim walks on egg shells 2. acute battering- Most dangerous time, police called 3. honeymoon stage- Both parties reluctant to talk with police, promise to not do it again Dominant Aggressor - Answer is NOT the person who hits first. They are the person with a demonstrated pattern of control over another. Use following to help determine. (a)Ongoing force and intimidation (b) Person's history of violence, prior arrests and protective orders issued (c) Height, weight and age differences between abuser and victim (d) Threats or statements that are intended to intimidate or cause fear (e) Proportional nature of injuries to both people (i.e., offensive vs. defensive injuries) (f) Injuries on abuser made by victim in self- defense; includes bite mark impressions and scratches on face and injuries to genital area Three (3) common evidence contact points for domestic violence crimes are: - Answer Location Victim Suspect Evidence - Answer based prosecutions can be more effective for domestic violence crimes because they place less emphasis on the victim's testimony at court. Strangulation - Answer a) Difficulty breathing, swallowing or talking (b) Vomiting (c) Swollen or bruised neck (d) Raspy voice; sore throat (e) Light headedness; ringing ears; fainting (f) Bleeding from mouth or ear canals (g) Ruptured eye capillaries (h) Loss of bladder control (i) Scratches and fingertip bruises on victim's neck Prides - Answer Rapport building, identify people, develop information, Evaluate information, Summarize Principles - Answer Plan, Rapport, Miranda, Normalize, Clarify, Identify, Push, Listen, Evidence, Summarize Report - Answer immediately file written report. If you make a dual arrest you have to write a report explaining why. Include the following in DV reports. (1) Relationship between victim and abuser. (2) Victim and abuser physical condition (3) Alcohol or drug influence by abuser or victim. (4) Complete description of all injuries to include type, location and medical treatment. (5) Description of crime scene to include location of evidence, damaged property and signs of violence. (6) Victim and abuser spontaneous utterances and interview statements, especially those relevant to thinking patterns and emotional states. (7) Prior history of domestic violence. Include dates, times and outcomes. (8) Description of all evidence collected (9) Presence of active or expired protective orders. (10) Names and ages of all children currently living in household. (11) Contact information of family member or friend most likely to know whereabouts of victim over time. (12) When both abuser and victim are arrested, officers must complete a separate written report outlining specific reasons dual arrest was the best course of action. CRA - Answer Children Requiring Assistance Juvenile - Answer Any person under 18 yrs