UPTP TEST 4 FINAL EXAM comprehensive questions
and verified accurate solution (detailed & elaborated)
2025 TEST!!
Preliminary Police Investigation - (ANSWER)Begins when officers are called and
ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - (ANSWER)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. - (ANSWER)TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - (ANSWER)To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? -
(ANSWER)Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - (ANSWER)Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - (ANSWER)The spoken word/statement
,Documentary Evidence - (ANSWER)The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - (ANSWER)Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - (ANSWER)The date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - (ANSWER)Draw a single line through it.
, Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - (ANSWER)Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - (ANSWER)Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Always UNLESS the
marking with diminish its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - (ANSWER)Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - (ANSWER)Usually a suicide vest
and verified accurate solution (detailed & elaborated)
2025 TEST!!
Preliminary Police Investigation - (ANSWER)Begins when officers are called and
ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - (ANSWER)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. - (ANSWER)TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - (ANSWER)To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? -
(ANSWER)Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - (ANSWER)Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - (ANSWER)The spoken word/statement
,Documentary Evidence - (ANSWER)The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - (ANSWER)Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - (ANSWER)The date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - (ANSWER)Draw a single line through it.
, Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - (ANSWER)Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - (ANSWER)Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)Always UNLESS the
marking with diminish its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - (ANSWER)Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - (ANSWER)Usually a suicide vest
