MPTC Criminal Investigations UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Criminal Investigation Process - CORRECT ANSWER *protect crime scene and collect
evidence
*determine if and how a crime was committed
*identify victims and witnesses
*compare evidence with M.G.L. elements
*identify the offender
*write a detailed and complete report
*testify in court
RESPECT Model - CORRECT ANSWER *Respond to the scene
*Emergency care for the injured
*Separate and remove people
*Protect the crime scene
*Evidence collection
*Compare evidence
*Take Action & Testify in court
(R)espond to the scene - CORRECT ANSWER *respond to the scene and make it safe!
*observe upon arrival (time, location, crime, people, etc)
*take the safest route
*identify any immediate threats
*remain alert/cautious
(E)mergency care - CORRECT ANSWER *request medical services when needed
*DO NOT move any treatment supplies left by EMS
,*DO NOT attempt to reposition any physical evidence to its original position
*take note of any injured people (bodily/serious bodily) and hospital they are going to
Overall photography - CORRECT ANSWER A photograph of person to include their face
and other unique features (tattoos, clothes, jewelry, etc)
Mid-range photography - CORRECT ANSWER Photos of each injury 2-4 feet away while
keeping distinguishing personal features
Close-up photography - CORRECT ANSWER Photos less than 2 feet away to include a
ruler to demonstrate size
(S)eparate and remove people - CORRECT ANSWER *immediately separate victims and
suspects
*separate victims from witnesses
*gather witness/victim/suspect personal information
*remove uninvolved bystandards and third-parties
(P)rotect the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER *primary goal as a first responder
*establish perimeters before starting any other activity!
*DO NOT touch any potential evidence
*create a single pathway for traveling
*identify potential sources of DNA
Inner perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER Where actual crime took place and contains
physical evidence
*make it 2x the size as the actual scene
*establish single entry
*only authorized personnel allowed
, Crime scene log - CORRECT ANSWER Includes:
*date/time the log began
*all persons entering/exiting the scene
*reasons the people entered the scene
*date/time the crime scene was cleared
Outer perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER A staging area for support personnel and
equipment
*used to store equipment and supplies
*designate an area for media
Sketch of the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER *begin during initial walkthrough
*include case number, date, time, who drew it, directions, and "Not To Scale"
*use a legend
*include relevant measurements
*establish the perimeter before creating a log/sketch/or points of contact
Photograph the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER *only use agency issued cameras, not
personal phones
*use a log to document photographer name/time/date/location/photo description
*photograph the scene at its original state
*DO NOT delete any photos taken
*DO NOT edit the original photos until a copy is made
*avoid showing first responders in the photos
Video the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER *remove all personnel from the scene
*refrain from talking/narrating or put on mute
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Criminal Investigation Process - CORRECT ANSWER *protect crime scene and collect
evidence
*determine if and how a crime was committed
*identify victims and witnesses
*compare evidence with M.G.L. elements
*identify the offender
*write a detailed and complete report
*testify in court
RESPECT Model - CORRECT ANSWER *Respond to the scene
*Emergency care for the injured
*Separate and remove people
*Protect the crime scene
*Evidence collection
*Compare evidence
*Take Action & Testify in court
(R)espond to the scene - CORRECT ANSWER *respond to the scene and make it safe!
*observe upon arrival (time, location, crime, people, etc)
*take the safest route
*identify any immediate threats
*remain alert/cautious
(E)mergency care - CORRECT ANSWER *request medical services when needed
*DO NOT move any treatment supplies left by EMS
,*DO NOT attempt to reposition any physical evidence to its original position
*take note of any injured people (bodily/serious bodily) and hospital they are going to
Overall photography - CORRECT ANSWER A photograph of person to include their face
and other unique features (tattoos, clothes, jewelry, etc)
Mid-range photography - CORRECT ANSWER Photos of each injury 2-4 feet away while
keeping distinguishing personal features
Close-up photography - CORRECT ANSWER Photos less than 2 feet away to include a
ruler to demonstrate size
(S)eparate and remove people - CORRECT ANSWER *immediately separate victims and
suspects
*separate victims from witnesses
*gather witness/victim/suspect personal information
*remove uninvolved bystandards and third-parties
(P)rotect the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER *primary goal as a first responder
*establish perimeters before starting any other activity!
*DO NOT touch any potential evidence
*create a single pathway for traveling
*identify potential sources of DNA
Inner perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER Where actual crime took place and contains
physical evidence
*make it 2x the size as the actual scene
*establish single entry
*only authorized personnel allowed
, Crime scene log - CORRECT ANSWER Includes:
*date/time the log began
*all persons entering/exiting the scene
*reasons the people entered the scene
*date/time the crime scene was cleared
Outer perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER A staging area for support personnel and
equipment
*used to store equipment and supplies
*designate an area for media
Sketch of the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER *begin during initial walkthrough
*include case number, date, time, who drew it, directions, and "Not To Scale"
*use a legend
*include relevant measurements
*establish the perimeter before creating a log/sketch/or points of contact
Photograph the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER *only use agency issued cameras, not
personal phones
*use a log to document photographer name/time/date/location/photo description
*photograph the scene at its original state
*DO NOT delete any photos taken
*DO NOT edit the original photos until a copy is made
*avoid showing first responders in the photos
Video the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER *remove all personnel from the scene
*refrain from talking/narrating or put on mute
