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

TEST BANK FOR CRIMINALISTICS AN INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE 12TH EDITION RICHARD SAFERSTEIN Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 12e (Saferstein) Chapter 2 The Crime Scene 2.1 Multiple Choice Questions 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 4) The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actions EXCEPT: A) Taking photographs at the crime scene B) Adjusting the temperature of the crime scene C) Eating food at the crime scene D) Turning a faucet on at the crime scene