MPTC Criminal Investigation Exam Questions & Answers Latest Update

Substantive Dating - ANSWER -Relationship length, Type of relationship, Frequency of interaction between parties, Time since relationship ended Abuse - ANSWER -A) Attempting to cause or causing physical harm. b) Placing another in fear of imminent serious physical harm; or c) Causing another to engage involuntarily in sexual relations by force, threat or duress. cycles of violence - ANSWER -1. tension building- victim walks on egg shells 2. acute battering- Most dangerous time, police called 3. honeymoon stage- Both parties reluctant to talk with police, promise to not do it again Dominant Aggressor - ANSWER -is NOT the person who hits first. They are the person with a demonstrated pattern of control over another. Use following to help determine. (a)Ongoing force and intimidation (b) Person's history of violence, prior arrests and protective orders issued (c) Height, weight and age differences between abuser and victim (d) Threats or statements that are intended to intimidate or cause fear (e) Proportional nature of injuries to both people (i.e., offensive vs. defensive injuries) (f) Injuries on abuser made by victim in self- defense; includes bite mark impressions and scratches on face and injuries to genital area Three (3) common evidence contact points for domestic violence crimes are: - ANSWER -Location Victim Suspect Evidence - ANSWER -based prosecutions can be more effective for domestic violence crimes because they place less emphasis on the victim's testimony at court. Strangulation - ANSWER -a) Difficulty breathing, swallowing or talking (b) Vomiting (c) Swollen or bruised neck (d) Raspy voice; sore throat (e) Light headedness; ringing ears; fainting (f) Bleeding from mouth or ear canals (g) Ruptured eye capillaries (h) Loss of bladder control