UPTP Test 4 Exam Questions And Answers
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Preliminary Police Investigation - ANS Begins when officers are called and ends when the
scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - ANS Ask initial interview questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred overnight, the better the
chance of an arrest. - ANS TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - ANS To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - ANS Render aid to the
injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - ANS Only those approved by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - ANS The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - ANS The written word; may become physical evidence
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Physical Evidence - ANS Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - ANS When referring to evidence, it is something that is not unique to
that item. Examples include a 9mm casing or tread from new tires. CANNOT positively identify
the owner
Individual Characteristics - ANS When referring to evidence, it is something that is unique to
that item. Examples include finger prints. CAN positively identify the owner.
Locards Principle of Interchange - ANS It is highly impossible that someone can enter and
environment without leaving some trace and leave that environment without carrying away
some trace.
Types of Notes - ANS Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - ANS The date/time you received the call
If you make an error in your notes... - ANS Draw a single line through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - ANS Fixed points (corners of a room,
doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - ANS Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
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Chain of Custody - ANS A document that details the life of a piece of evidence, from the time
it was discovered to the time it is no longer needed. This includes anyone who takes possession
of the item.
When should you mark a piece of evidence? - ANS Always UNLESS the marking with diminish
its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - ANS Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - ANS Usually a suicide vest
Body Cavity IED - ANS Can be inserted into body cavities or surgically implanted. Can be
detected by an unusual gait.
Attack is imminent behavioral patterns - ANS One-way ticket purchase
No luggage
No obvious emotion
Thousand yard stare
Symbolic cleansing rituals
Bulky/loose clothing
Nervousness
Planning stages behavioral patterns - ANS Bragging about attack
Making threats