UPTP Test 4 Questions And Answers | 2024 verified

UPTP Test 4 Questions And Answers | 2024 verified Preliminary Police Investigation - ANSWERS Begins when officers are called and ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator Identify methods to secure a crime scene - ANSWERS 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. - ANSWERS TRUE Why should witnesses be separated? - ANSWERS To avoid matching stories What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - ANSWERS Render aid to the injured Who is allowed into a crime scene? - ANSWERS Only those approved by the LEO. Testimonial Evidence - ANSWERS The spoken word/statement Documentary Evidence - ANSWERS The written word; may become physical evidence Physical Evidence - ANSWERS Real; has form or mass Class Characteristics - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS 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 - ANSWERS Written Photos/Video/Audio Sketches What do field notes begin with? - ANSWERS The date/time you received the call If you make an error in your notes... - ANSWERS Draw a single line through it. Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - ANSWERS Fixed points (corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.) What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - ANSWERS Overall Intermediate Close up (with scale) Chain of Custody - ANSWERS A document that details the life of a piece of evidence, from the time it was discovered to the time it is no longer needed. This includes anyone who takes possession of the item. When should you mark a piece of evidence? - ANSWERS Always UNLESS the marking with diminish its forensic value. Steps for packing evidence: - ANSWERS Document Pre-label the container Transport the container to the evidence Place the evidence inside Seal immediately Person borne IED (PBIED) - ANSWERS Usually a suicide vest Body Cavity IED - ANSWERS Can be inserted into body cavities or surgically implanted. Can be detected by an unusual gait. Attack is imminent behavioral patterns - ANSWERS One-way ticket purchase No luggage No obvious emotion Thousand yard stare Symbolic cleansing rituals Bulky/loose clothing Nervousness Planning stages behavioral patterns - ANSWERS Bragging about attack Making threats Demonstrated hatred towards America Surveillance Probing Pre-blast Incident - ANSWERS Before detonation and when LEO has information Trans-blast Incident - ANSWERS Attempted detonation but something goes wrong. Post-blast Incident - ANSWERS Detonation has occurred. LEO Use of Force for a Suicide Bomber - ANSWERS Use of Force is permitted at the first opportunity with articulable facts. Asian White Heroin - ANSWERS Varies in color from bright flat white to medium tan or gray. Has a strong smell of vinegar, granulation similar to talcum powder, and a bitter taste. Mexican Brown Heroin - ANSWERS Similar to Asian White Heroin but is distinguished by the color being medium brown-brick red. Granulation is similar to brown sugar. It also absorbs moisture and with clump together in the container. Black Tar Heroin - ANSWERS When fresh, it has the consistency of roofing tar. When dried, it turns gray and becomes rock-like. Still smells like vinegar and has a bad taste. Cocaine HCL - ANSWERS A white powdery substance that has a pearlescent sheen. May appear as a fluffy powder. Crack Cocaine/Cocaine Base - ANSWERS Appears as a waxy, chunky, rock like substance when converted from HCL using bakin