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UPTP Test 4 With Certified
Questions and Answers | Revised
Exam Study Guide
Preliminary Police Investigation - Correct Answer-Begins when officers are called and
ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - Correct 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. - Correct Answer-TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - Correct Answer-To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - Correct Answer-
Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - Correct Answer-Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - Correct Answer-The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - Correct Answer-The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - Correct Answer-Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-When referring to evidence, it is something
that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify the
owner.
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Locards Principle of Interchange - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - Correct Answer-The date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - Correct Answer-Draw a single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - Correct Answer-Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - Correct Answer-Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-Always UNLESS the
marking with diminish its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - Correct Answer-Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - Correct Answer-Usually a suicide vest
Body Cavity IED - Correct Answer-Can be inserted into body cavities or surgically
implanted. Can be detected by an unusual gait.
Attack is imminent behavioral patterns - Correct Answer-One-way ticket purchase
No luggage
No obvious emotion
Thousand yard stare
Symbolic cleansing rituals
Bulky/loose clothing
UPTP Test 4 With Certified
Questions and Answers | Revised
Exam Study Guide
Preliminary Police Investigation - Correct Answer-Begins when officers are called and
ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - Correct 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. - Correct Answer-TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - Correct Answer-To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - Correct Answer-
Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - Correct Answer-Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - Correct Answer-The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - Correct Answer-The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - Correct Answer-Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-When referring to evidence, it is something
that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify the
owner.
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Locards Principle of Interchange - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - Correct Answer-The date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - Correct Answer-Draw a single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - Correct Answer-Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - Correct Answer-Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - Correct 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? - Correct Answer-Always UNLESS the
marking with diminish its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - Correct Answer-Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - Correct Answer-Usually a suicide vest
Body Cavity IED - Correct Answer-Can be inserted into body cavities or surgically
implanted. Can be detected by an unusual gait.
Attack is imminent behavioral patterns - Correct Answer-One-way ticket purchase
No luggage
No obvious emotion
Thousand yard stare
Symbolic cleansing rituals
Bulky/loose clothing
