NC BLET CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
TEST Q&A
Criminal Investigation - Answer-The reconstruction of a violation of criminal law in order
to identify and locate the perpetrator and gather evidence for trial.
Questions to ask Witnesses before entering the scene - Answer--Is anyone injured?
-What happened?
-Is the suspect still on scene?
-Who is the suspect?
-Who is the victim?
Things to Record when you arrive on scene - Answer--The time you received the call.
-Your time of arrival.
-Weather Conditions.
Investigative Steps - Answer--Record Information about the call.
-Question Witnesses.
-Give aid to anyone injured on the scene.
-Check the immediate area for the suspect(s) or victim(s), also called a protective
sweep.
-Protect the scene and call for the necessary assistance.
-Locate and identify witnesses.
-Broadcast any lookouts or necessary information.
-When the requested assistance arrives , secure the scene more adequately.
-After entry has been lawfully made, whether by exigent circumstances , search
warrant, or consent, the investigating officer should carefully walk thru the scene.
-Photograph,measure, and sketch the scene including all items of evidence.
-Collect, label, and package evidence.
-If necessary, secure the scene until some follow up investigation is done.
Two Reasons for Preservation of the Crime Scene - Answer--To prevent the destruction
or removal of physical evidence AND
-To allow for accurate reconstruction of the events occurring at the scene.
Preservation starts by removing____________________________________________
from the area. - Answer-Unauthorized Persons
Methods for securing the crime scene area - Answer--Posting additional officers at
entrance.
-Roping off the involved area.
-Placings signs on doors.
-Positioning barricades to block streets.
-Using traffic cones or flares to block areas or provide a guide for direction of travel.
,-Using patrol vehicles to block streets or a specific area.
Seven Areas Common to most Crime Scenes - Answer--Place of arrival
-Point of entry
-Path through the scene
-Contact with the scene
-Contact with the victim
-Place of exit
-Place of arrest
Whenever possible, all evidence should be __________________until photographed
and measured for the sketch. - Answer-Unmoved
If anything is touched or moved- - Answer--the officer must document that in their report
and obtain elimination fingerprints and DNA from the party that moved or touched the
item.
Ways to Locate and Identify Potential Witnesses - Answer--Conduct an area canvass to
locate those that live or work near the crime scene.
-Observe the individuals that are talking amongst themselves while others are listening.
-Interview friends, relatives, and associates of victim.
-Interview those named during the interviews with the above people.
-Check your local department records division for associates to the victim and/or
suspect.
-Locate photographs found at the scene or in the victims possession, of possible
associates.
-Locate the victims address or phone book.
-Seize surveillance film from the location of the crime and/or area surrounding
businesses.
-Recover cell phones and other devices which hold memory from the victim, suspect,
and witnesses.
Minimum Identification for People Interviewed - Answer--Full Name
-Sex, race, and date of birth
-Home address and phone number
-Business address and phone number
-Cell Phone number(s)
-E-mail Address
-Next of kin or friend contact information
When possible get a __________________________ statement from each witness. -
Answer-Recorded(Video or audio)
Statement - Answer-First-hand account of a crime as given to an investigating law
enforcement officer.
, Purposes for obtaining a statement - Answer--Provide a first hand account of what a
victim, witness, and/or suspect say occurred.
-Substantiate the charges against the suspect.
-Impeach conflicting testimony of a witness or suspect in court.
-Provide investigative information such as descriptions or identify of suspects and
vehicles.
Three Basic Sources of Statements - Answer--Witness
-Victim
-Suspect
Preferred format of statements - Answer-Audio or Video recorded statements
Prior to conducting a custodial interview of a suspect, they MUST be advised of
their_________________________________________. - Answer-Miranda Rights
Statements-General Data - Answer--Date
-Times(started and completed)
-Location taken
-Name of officer(s) taking the statement
-Case number
Statements-Biographical Data about person being interviewed - Answer--Full Name
-Personal Identifying Numbers
-Date of Birth
-Place of Birth
-Present Address
-Employment Status
-Telephone number(s)
Parts of Statements-Body(formats) - Answer--Narrative
-Question and Answer
Use words___________________ the subjects vocabulary. - Answer-Within
Proper reconstruction of the crime scene must include - Answer--Field Notes
-Photographs
-A crime scene sketch
-Evidence Custody Documents
Field Notes - Answer-A log of the officers actions at the scene.
Modus Operandi - Answer-Method of Operation
TEST Q&A
Criminal Investigation - Answer-The reconstruction of a violation of criminal law in order
to identify and locate the perpetrator and gather evidence for trial.
Questions to ask Witnesses before entering the scene - Answer--Is anyone injured?
-What happened?
-Is the suspect still on scene?
-Who is the suspect?
-Who is the victim?
Things to Record when you arrive on scene - Answer--The time you received the call.
-Your time of arrival.
-Weather Conditions.
Investigative Steps - Answer--Record Information about the call.
-Question Witnesses.
-Give aid to anyone injured on the scene.
-Check the immediate area for the suspect(s) or victim(s), also called a protective
sweep.
-Protect the scene and call for the necessary assistance.
-Locate and identify witnesses.
-Broadcast any lookouts or necessary information.
-When the requested assistance arrives , secure the scene more adequately.
-After entry has been lawfully made, whether by exigent circumstances , search
warrant, or consent, the investigating officer should carefully walk thru the scene.
-Photograph,measure, and sketch the scene including all items of evidence.
-Collect, label, and package evidence.
-If necessary, secure the scene until some follow up investigation is done.
Two Reasons for Preservation of the Crime Scene - Answer--To prevent the destruction
or removal of physical evidence AND
-To allow for accurate reconstruction of the events occurring at the scene.
Preservation starts by removing____________________________________________
from the area. - Answer-Unauthorized Persons
Methods for securing the crime scene area - Answer--Posting additional officers at
entrance.
-Roping off the involved area.
-Placings signs on doors.
-Positioning barricades to block streets.
-Using traffic cones or flares to block areas or provide a guide for direction of travel.
,-Using patrol vehicles to block streets or a specific area.
Seven Areas Common to most Crime Scenes - Answer--Place of arrival
-Point of entry
-Path through the scene
-Contact with the scene
-Contact with the victim
-Place of exit
-Place of arrest
Whenever possible, all evidence should be __________________until photographed
and measured for the sketch. - Answer-Unmoved
If anything is touched or moved- - Answer--the officer must document that in their report
and obtain elimination fingerprints and DNA from the party that moved or touched the
item.
Ways to Locate and Identify Potential Witnesses - Answer--Conduct an area canvass to
locate those that live or work near the crime scene.
-Observe the individuals that are talking amongst themselves while others are listening.
-Interview friends, relatives, and associates of victim.
-Interview those named during the interviews with the above people.
-Check your local department records division for associates to the victim and/or
suspect.
-Locate photographs found at the scene or in the victims possession, of possible
associates.
-Locate the victims address or phone book.
-Seize surveillance film from the location of the crime and/or area surrounding
businesses.
-Recover cell phones and other devices which hold memory from the victim, suspect,
and witnesses.
Minimum Identification for People Interviewed - Answer--Full Name
-Sex, race, and date of birth
-Home address and phone number
-Business address and phone number
-Cell Phone number(s)
-E-mail Address
-Next of kin or friend contact information
When possible get a __________________________ statement from each witness. -
Answer-Recorded(Video or audio)
Statement - Answer-First-hand account of a crime as given to an investigating law
enforcement officer.
, Purposes for obtaining a statement - Answer--Provide a first hand account of what a
victim, witness, and/or suspect say occurred.
-Substantiate the charges against the suspect.
-Impeach conflicting testimony of a witness or suspect in court.
-Provide investigative information such as descriptions or identify of suspects and
vehicles.
Three Basic Sources of Statements - Answer--Witness
-Victim
-Suspect
Preferred format of statements - Answer-Audio or Video recorded statements
Prior to conducting a custodial interview of a suspect, they MUST be advised of
their_________________________________________. - Answer-Miranda Rights
Statements-General Data - Answer--Date
-Times(started and completed)
-Location taken
-Name of officer(s) taking the statement
-Case number
Statements-Biographical Data about person being interviewed - Answer--Full Name
-Personal Identifying Numbers
-Date of Birth
-Place of Birth
-Present Address
-Employment Status
-Telephone number(s)
Parts of Statements-Body(formats) - Answer--Narrative
-Question and Answer
Use words___________________ the subjects vocabulary. - Answer-Within
Proper reconstruction of the crime scene must include - Answer--Field Notes
-Photographs
-A crime scene sketch
-Evidence Custody Documents
Field Notes - Answer-A log of the officers actions at the scene.
Modus Operandi - Answer-Method of Operation
