Criminal Investigation MPTC UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Evidence Collection Definition - CORRECT ANSWER something that establishes a fact
or truth. Can be found immediately at the crime scene.
When does Criminal Investigation begin? - CORRECT ANSWER When police arrive or
are dispatched to the scene.
What consist of fingerprint evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER Human skin ridge
impressions left behind on specific surfaces
3 different types of fingerprint evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - Plastic
-Patent
-Latent
Plastic Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER can been seen with the naked eye and left behind
when person's finger leaves an indentation in a soft malleable surface.
examples: soap, gum, wax, and blood
Patent Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER can be seen with the naked eye and left behind
when materials (blood, oil, dirt, etc) on fingers are transferred onto a surface.
examples: paper, wood, cloth, plastic, metal, and glass
Latent Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER cannot be seen with the naked eye and left
behind when oil and sweat on fingers skin is transferred to a smooth, non-porous surface;
exposed to special chemicals or light technologies
With regards to a crime scene, how larger should inner perimeter be? - CORRECT
ANSWER Double the space
, Zone Searches - CORRECT ANSWER are used to cover crime scenes that can be divided
into obvious sections.
Best Practices for Zone Searches - CORRECT ANSWER - Divide search area into clearly
established zones
- Assign one or more officers to each zone
- Lane or grid search methods may be used within
- Use systematic methods (left to right)
Photographing Crime Scene - CORRECT ANSWER Name, date, time, photo order,
location, and description of image.
3 different kinds of photographs of the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER - Overall
- Mid-range
- Close-up
Overall Photographs - CORRECT ANSWER Photograph crime scene from the outer
perimeter first. Multiple angels or perspectives may be needed.
examples: Landmarks, Street Signs, House Numbers
Mid-Range Photographs - CORRECT ANSWER Photograph crime scene from inside the
inner perimeter.
example: Property Damage, Specific evidence items, entrances and exit points
Close-up Photographs - CORRECT ANSWER Take photos of specific evidence from a
perspective of less than four (4) feet away. Positively identify people and objects
examples: License plates, Serial numbers, Impression evidence, Locations of DNA or Trace
evidence
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Evidence Collection Definition - CORRECT ANSWER something that establishes a fact
or truth. Can be found immediately at the crime scene.
When does Criminal Investigation begin? - CORRECT ANSWER When police arrive or
are dispatched to the scene.
What consist of fingerprint evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER Human skin ridge
impressions left behind on specific surfaces
3 different types of fingerprint evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - Plastic
-Patent
-Latent
Plastic Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER can been seen with the naked eye and left behind
when person's finger leaves an indentation in a soft malleable surface.
examples: soap, gum, wax, and blood
Patent Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER can be seen with the naked eye and left behind
when materials (blood, oil, dirt, etc) on fingers are transferred onto a surface.
examples: paper, wood, cloth, plastic, metal, and glass
Latent Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER cannot be seen with the naked eye and left
behind when oil and sweat on fingers skin is transferred to a smooth, non-porous surface;
exposed to special chemicals or light technologies
With regards to a crime scene, how larger should inner perimeter be? - CORRECT
ANSWER Double the space
, Zone Searches - CORRECT ANSWER are used to cover crime scenes that can be divided
into obvious sections.
Best Practices for Zone Searches - CORRECT ANSWER - Divide search area into clearly
established zones
- Assign one or more officers to each zone
- Lane or grid search methods may be used within
- Use systematic methods (left to right)
Photographing Crime Scene - CORRECT ANSWER Name, date, time, photo order,
location, and description of image.
3 different kinds of photographs of the crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER - Overall
- Mid-range
- Close-up
Overall Photographs - CORRECT ANSWER Photograph crime scene from the outer
perimeter first. Multiple angels or perspectives may be needed.
examples: Landmarks, Street Signs, House Numbers
Mid-Range Photographs - CORRECT ANSWER Photograph crime scene from inside the
inner perimeter.
example: Property Damage, Specific evidence items, entrances and exit points
Close-up Photographs - CORRECT ANSWER Take photos of specific evidence from a
perspective of less than four (4) feet away. Positively identify people and objects
examples: License plates, Serial numbers, Impression evidence, Locations of DNA or Trace
evidence
