MPTC Criminal Investigations Exam (2023/2024) Already Passed

MPTC Criminal Investigations Exam (2023/2024) Already Passed how many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? -no less than 5 -no more than 8 what is RESPECT used for? the steps needed to conduct an objective and procedurally just criminal investigation R (RESPECT) R - Respond to the scene and make it safe E - RESPECT E - emergency care for the injured -request EMS when needed -document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc.. bodily injury substantial impairment of the physical condition types of bodily injury any burn fracture of any bone subdural hematoma internal organ damage serious bodily injury bodily injury which creates a permanent disfigurement, prolonged or permanent loss of any bodily function, body member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a substantial risk of death overall pictures taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique features mid-range pictures photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall distinguishing features from overall image in view close-up pictures taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size S (RESPECT) S - Separate and remove people what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene separating involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique perspectives from forthcoming views P (RESPECT) P - protect the crime scene why should the crime scene always be protected? to prevent unnecessary contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence what is Modus Operandi -M.O. -a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly distinguishing pattern of conduct common to the current and former incidents how should you protect the crime scene? -establish perimeters -DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene -keep food/drinks outside of crime scene -identify evidence that needs protection -identify sources of DNA E (RESPECT) E - Evidence collection -can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed chain of custody meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence, from the moment it is seized, to it's presentation in court C (RESPECT) C - compare evidence with MGL criminal elements -consider elder persons and persons with disabilities property crimes -larceny crimes -property damage crimes -value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. felonies dangerous weapons crimes increased penalties for persons who use dangerous weapons to commit person crimes types of dangerous weapons -firearms -other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death T (RESPECT) T - take action -refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone inner perimeters where the actual crime took place and contains physical evidence how big should the inner perimeter be? at least