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NC BLET Criminal Investigation Exam 2025 Update
Newest Questions and Answers Latest ()
(Verified Answers)
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.
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-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.
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-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.
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-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.
NC BLET Criminal Investigation Exam 2025 Update
Newest Questions and Answers Latest ()
(Verified Answers)
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.
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-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.
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-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.
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-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.
