NC BLET Criminal Investigation Questions and Answers Graded A+

NC BLET Criminal Investigation Questions and Answers Graded A+ Criminal Investigation The reconstruction of a violation of criminal law in order to identify and locate the perpetrator and gather evidence for trial. Questions to ask Witnesses before entering the scene -Is anyone injured? -What happened? -Is the suspect still on scene? -Who is the suspect? -Who is the victim? Things to Record when you arrive on scene -The time you received the call. -Your time of arrival. -Weather Conditions. Investigative Steps -Record Information about the call. -Question Witnesses. -Give aid to anyone injured on the scene. -Check the immediate area for the suspect(s) or victim(s), also called a protective sweep. -Protect the scene and call for the necessary assistance. -Locate and identify witnesses. -Broadcast any lookouts or necessary information. -When the requested assistance arrives , secure the scene more adequately. -After entry has been lawfully made, whether by exigent circumstances , search warrant, or consent, the investigating officer should carefully walk thru the scene. -Photograph,measure, and sketch the scene including all items of evidence. -Collect, label, and package evidence. -If necessary, secure the scene until some follow up investigation is done. Two Reasons for Preservation of the Crime Scene -To prevent the destruction or removal of physical evidence AND -To allow for accurate reconstruction of the events occurring at the scene. Preservation starts by removing___________________________