The Basic Steps Of Crime Scene Investigations Quiz with 100- correct answers.docx

Arriving at the Scene: Initial Response/Prioritization of Efforts (Section A) 1. Initial Response/ Receipt of Information 2. Safety Procedures 3. Emergency Care 4. Secure and Control Persons at the Scene 5. Boundaries: Identity, Establish, Protect and secure 6. Turn Over Control of the Scene and Brief investigator(s) in charge 7. Document Actions and Observations 8. Establish a Command Post (Incident Command System) and make Notifications 9. Manage Witnesses 1. Arriving at the Scene: Initial Response/ Prioritization of efforts 1. One of the most important aspects of securing the crime scene is to preserve the scene with minimal contamination and disturbance of physical evidence. 3. The initial response to an incident should be expeditious and methodical. 4. The initial responding officer(s), upon arrival, shall assess the scene and treat the incident as a crime scene. 5. They shall promptly, yet cautiously, approach and enter the crime scene, remaining observant of any persons, vehicles, events, potential evidence, and environmental conditions. 0:00 / 0:15 2. Safety Procedures 1. The safety and physical well-being of officers and other individuals, in and around the crime scene, are the initial responding officer(s') first priority. 2. The initial responding officer(s) arriving at the scene shall identify and control any dangerous situations or persons. 3. The control of physical threats will ensure the safety 3. Emergency Care 1. After controlling any dangerous situations or persons, the initial responding officer(s') next responsibility is to ensure that medical attention is provided to injured persons while minimizing contamination of the scene. 2. The initial responding officer(s) shall ensure that medical attention is provided with minimal contamination of the scene. 3. Assisting, guiding, and instructing medical personnel during the care and removal of injured persons will diminish the risk of contamination and loss of evidence. 4. Secure and Control Persons at the Scene 1. Controlling, identifying and removing persons at the crime scene, and limiting the number of persons who enter the crime scene and the movement of such persons is an important function of the initial responding officer(s) in protecting the crime scene. 2. Controlling the movement of persons at the crime scene and limiting the number of persons who enter the crime scene is essential to maintaining scene integrity, safeguarding evidence and minimizing contamination. 5. Boundaries: Identify, Establish, Protect and Secure 1. Defining and controlling boundaries provide a means for protecting and securing the crime scene(s). The number of crime scenes and their boundaries is determined by their location(s) and the type of crime. Boundaries are established beyond the initial scope of the crime scene(s) with the understanding that the boundaries can be reduced in size if necessary but cannot be as easily expanded. 2. The initial responding officer(s) at the scene shall conduct an initial assessment of the extent of the crime scene(s) and then establish and control its boundaries. 3. Establishing boundaries is a critical aspect in controlling the integrity of the evidentiary material. 4. Do not allow the suspect to use bathroom facilities, or to alter his/her appearance, including brushing hair or washing hands. 6. Turn Over Control of the Scene and Brief Investigator(s) in Charge 1. Briefing the investigator(s) taking charge assists in controlling the crime scene, helps establish further investigative responsibilities and assists with the managing of resources. 2. The initial responding officer(s) at the scene shall provide a detailed crime scene briefing to the investigator(s) in charge of the scene. 3. The scene briefing is the only opportunity for the next in command to obtain initial aspects of the crime scene prior to subsequent investigation. 7. Document Actions and Observations 1. All activities conducted and observations made at the crime scene must be documented as soon as possible after the event to preserve information. 2. The initial responding officer(s) shall maintain documentation as a permanent record. 3. The initial responding officer(s) at the crime scene must produce clear, concise, documented information encompassing his or her observations and actions. 4. This documentation is vital in providing information to substantiate investigative considerations. 8. Establish a Command Post (Incident Command System) and Make Notifications 1. Setting up a location where crime scene investigation activities can be coordinated, media meetings can be held, and team meetings can occur is very valuable. This command post provides a central location for crime scene investigation activities and assessment of resources. The activities also relate to ensuring that other key investigative participants are told of the investigation and included in activities as needed. 2. The investigator(s) in charge shall set up a location where crime scene investigation activities can be coordinated, media meetings can be held, and team meetings can occur.