TEST BANK FOR CRIMINALISTICS AN INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE 12TH EDITION RICHARD SAFERSTEIN

1) After providing or obtaining medical assistance for the injured and effecting an arrest of suspects (if possible), the first officer arriving at a crime scene should immediately: A) Search for evidence. B) Secure the scene. C) Make a rough sketch of the scene. D) Take notes. Answer: B Page Ref: 32 Objective: Describe the various measures taken while securing, recording, and searching the crime scene. Level: Basic 2) The first responding officer must make attempts at the crime scene to detain and question: A) Witnesses. B) Unauthorized personnel. C) Suspects. D) Both A and C Answer: D Page Ref: 32 Objective: Describe the various measures taken while securing, recording, and searching the crime scene. Level: Basic 3) Police barricades, and the strategic positioning of guards, will prohibit access to the crime scene for: A) Civilians only. B) Civilians and media personnel. C) All law enforcement personnel. D) All unauthorized personnel. Answer: D Page Ref: 32 Objective: Describe the various measures taken while securing, recording, and searching the crime scene. Level: Basic