Criminal Investigation(with solved solutions)

Criminal Investigation(with solved solutions)
There are four tools listed that are the fundamentals of criminal investigation that have stayed the
same. What are they? correct answers• Information
• Instrumentation or forensic science
• Interviewing
• Laws of arrest, search and seizure

Information (fundamentals of criminal investigation) correct answersThe knowledge a criminal
investigator gathers from other persons (victims, witnesses, suspects) and other legitimate
sources (records, reports, etc.)

Instrumentation or forensic science (fundamentals of criminal investigation) correct answersThe
techniques that help in the solution of the crime. Consists of fingerprints, serology, ballistics, and
DNA analysis, etc.

Interviewing (fundamentals of criminal investigation) correct answersThe questioning of victims,
witnesses, or suspects in a criminal investigation.

Laws of arrest, search and seizure (fundamentals of criminal investigation) correct
answersProvides guidance on what investigative techniques are acceptable. Mastery and
knowledge of criminal procedures and the rules of evidence enable the investigator to gather
evidence against a suspect that can withstand court challenges.

What is the ultimate goal of any criminal investigation? correct answersis to determine, to the
extent possible, the truth about how a crime occurred

Besides the ultimate goal what are other goals of a criminal investigator? correct answers• To
determine if a crime has been committed.
• To legally obtain information and evidence to identify the person(s) responsible for committing
the crime.
• To legally arrest the suspect(s).
• To recover stolen property.
• To present the best case possible to the prosecutor.

In order to bring the matter (crime) before a court to prove the guilt or innocence of the accused,
what two things are essential to prove? correct answers• Corpus delicti
• The elements of the offense

The legal significance of evidence rests in it's _____ on the judge or Juror. correct
answersInfluence

List the characteristics that describe a criminal investigator. correct answersSuspicious
Curious
Observant
Unbiased and Unprejudiced
Develops rapport through interpersonal communication skills

, Suspicious (criminal investigator) correct answerstakes nothing for granted. Investigators may
find that victims and witnesses, as well as suspects, may be motivated by various physiological,
psychological, and sociological needs that may "color" the information they give. Gathers
information, but verifies it credibility.

Curious (criminal investigator) correct answersdesires to investigate and learn the facts and truth
about people, places or objects. This means being habitually curious of such things as
spontaneous statements by suspects, an unusual amount of money in the possession of a person
of modest means, etc.

Observant (criminal investigator) correct answersinvestigators should be trained observers. They
should develop the ability to take accurate notice of, keep in view and give attention to, that
which is present in their five senses.

Unbiased and Unprejudiced
(criminal investigator) correct answersan investigator must possess an unbiased and unprejudiced
mind. Allowing either attitude to be involved in a case will result in a sloppy investigation,
incorrect conclusions and unfairness to victims and suspects.

Develops rapport through interpersonal communication skills (criminal investigator) correct
answersestablishing rapport with victims and witnesses is one of the prime facilitators of an
investigation. Accomplished by being patient, courteous, and sympathetic with persons contacted
during an investigation.

Gray Market Vehicles are _____ made vehicles not made to be exported outside the country.
Individuals and companies export these vehicles outside the country for profit by altering the
VIN. correct answersFOREGIN

A _____ _____ is described as the altering of a vehicle's identity by placing the serial number of
a total loss car (total loss vehicles are cheaper to buy and still get a title) onto a stolen car. correct
answersSalvage Switch

How can officers help to combat dealership problems with their missing inventory? correct
answersOfficers must look at car dealer decals when they receive "not reported by county" on a
registration request. Also examine the MVI certificate for the station number to identify the
dealership and give them a call.

What are the Nine Criminal Homicides Categories? correct answers• Triangle killing - husband
or wife kills spouse who has involved himself/herself with another lover.
• Killing for profit - the elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.
• Random killing - seemingly motive-less. Most difficult to solve.
• Drive-by shootings - as a result of gang activity
• Murder-suicide -actor kills another, then self. Not uncommon among elderly and mentally
distraught.