MPTC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS #4
How many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - correct answer -no less than
5
-no more than 8
What is respect used for? - correct answer the steps needed to conduct an objective
and procedurally just criminal investigation
R (respect) - correct answer r - respond to the scene and make it safe
E - respect - correct answer e - emergency care for the injured
-request ems when needed
-document all information regarding when ems arrived/who was treated etc..
Bodily injury - correct answer substantial impairment of the physical condition
Types of bodily injury - correct answer any burn
Fracture of any bone
Subdural hematoma
Internal organ damage
Serious bodily injury - correct 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 - correct answer taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person &
their unique features
Mid-range pictures - correct answer photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall
distinguishing features from overall image in view
Close-up pictures - correct answer taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet
away
Place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (respect) - correct answer s - separate and remove people
What is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - correct answer
separating involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique
perspectives from forthcoming views
P (respect) - correct answer p - protect the crime scene
, Why should the crime scene always be protected? - correct answer to prevent
unnecessary contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
What is modus operandi - correct 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? - correct 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) - correct answer e - evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed
Chain of custody - correct answer meticulous and chronological documentation of
evidence, from the moment it is seized, to it's presentation in court
C (respect) - correct answer c - compare evidence with mgl criminal elements
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
Property crimes - correct answer -larceny crimes
-property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. Felonies
Dangerous weapons crimes - correct answer increased penalties for persons who use
dangerous weapons to commit person crimes
Types of dangerous weapons - correct answer -firearms
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death
T (respect) - correct answer t - take action
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone
Inner perimeters - correct answer where the actual crime took place and contains
physical evidence
How big should the inner perimeter be? - correct answer at least twice the size of the
actual crime scene
Outer perimeter - correct answer a staging area for support and personal equipment
What is the outer perimeter used for? - correct answer to store equipment and supplies
for a crime scene
May have a designated area for credentialed news media representatives
ANSWERS #4
How many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - correct answer -no less than
5
-no more than 8
What is respect used for? - correct answer the steps needed to conduct an objective
and procedurally just criminal investigation
R (respect) - correct answer r - respond to the scene and make it safe
E - respect - correct answer e - emergency care for the injured
-request ems when needed
-document all information regarding when ems arrived/who was treated etc..
Bodily injury - correct answer substantial impairment of the physical condition
Types of bodily injury - correct answer any burn
Fracture of any bone
Subdural hematoma
Internal organ damage
Serious bodily injury - correct 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 - correct answer taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person &
their unique features
Mid-range pictures - correct answer photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall
distinguishing features from overall image in view
Close-up pictures - correct answer taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet
away
Place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (respect) - correct answer s - separate and remove people
What is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - correct answer
separating involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique
perspectives from forthcoming views
P (respect) - correct answer p - protect the crime scene
, Why should the crime scene always be protected? - correct answer to prevent
unnecessary contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
What is modus operandi - correct 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? - correct 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) - correct answer e - evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed
Chain of custody - correct answer meticulous and chronological documentation of
evidence, from the moment it is seized, to it's presentation in court
C (respect) - correct answer c - compare evidence with mgl criminal elements
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
Property crimes - correct answer -larceny crimes
-property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. Felonies
Dangerous weapons crimes - correct answer increased penalties for persons who use
dangerous weapons to commit person crimes
Types of dangerous weapons - correct answer -firearms
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death
T (respect) - correct answer t - take action
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone
Inner perimeters - correct answer where the actual crime took place and contains
physical evidence
How big should the inner perimeter be? - correct answer at least twice the size of the
actual crime scene
Outer perimeter - correct answer a staging area for support and personal equipment
What is the outer perimeter used for? - correct answer to store equipment and supplies
for a crime scene
May have a designated area for credentialed news media representatives
