MPTC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
How many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - answer --no less than 5
-no more than 8
What is respect used for? - answer -the steps needed to conduct an objective and
procedurally just criminal investigation
R (respect) - answer -r - respond to the scene and make it safe
E - respect - answer -e - emergency care for the injured
-request ems when needed
-document all information regarding when ems arrived/who was treated etc..
Bodily injury - answer -substantial impairment of the physical condition
Types of bodily injury - answer -any burn
Fracture of any bone
Subdural hematoma
Internal organ damage
Serious bodily injury - answer -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 - answer -taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their
unique features
Mid-range pictures - answer -photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall
distinguishing features from overall image in view
Close-up pictures - answer -taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
Place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (respect) - answer -s - separate and remove people
What is modus operandi - answer --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? - answer --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
What is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - answer -
separating involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique
perspectives from forthcoming views
P (respect) - answer -p - protect the crime scene
Why should the crime scene always be protected? - answer -to prevent unnecessary
contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
E (respect) - answer -e - evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed
Chain of custody - answer -meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence,
from the moment it is seized, to it's presentation in court
C (respect) - answer -c - compare evidence with mgl criminal elements
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
Property crimes - answer --larceny crimes
-property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. Felonies
Dangerous weapons crimes - answer -increased penalties for persons who use
dangerous weapons to commit person crimes
Types of dangerous weapons - answer --firearms
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death
T (respect) - answer -t - take action
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone
Inner perimeters - answer -where the actual crime took place and contains physical
evidence
How big should the inner perimeter be? - answer -at least twice the size of the actual
crime scene
Outer perimeter - answer -a staging area for support and personal equipment
What is the outer perimeter used for? - answer -to store equipment and supplies for a
crime scene
May have a designated area for credentialed news media representatives
& ANSWERS
How many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - answer --no less than 5
-no more than 8
What is respect used for? - answer -the steps needed to conduct an objective and
procedurally just criminal investigation
R (respect) - answer -r - respond to the scene and make it safe
E - respect - answer -e - emergency care for the injured
-request ems when needed
-document all information regarding when ems arrived/who was treated etc..
Bodily injury - answer -substantial impairment of the physical condition
Types of bodily injury - answer -any burn
Fracture of any bone
Subdural hematoma
Internal organ damage
Serious bodily injury - answer -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 - answer -taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their
unique features
Mid-range pictures - answer -photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall
distinguishing features from overall image in view
Close-up pictures - answer -taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
Place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (respect) - answer -s - separate and remove people
What is modus operandi - answer --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? - answer --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
What is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - answer -
separating involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique
perspectives from forthcoming views
P (respect) - answer -p - protect the crime scene
Why should the crime scene always be protected? - answer -to prevent unnecessary
contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
E (respect) - answer -e - evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed
Chain of custody - answer -meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence,
from the moment it is seized, to it's presentation in court
C (respect) - answer -c - compare evidence with mgl criminal elements
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
Property crimes - answer --larceny crimes
-property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. Felonies
Dangerous weapons crimes - answer -increased penalties for persons who use
dangerous weapons to commit person crimes
Types of dangerous weapons - answer --firearms
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death
T (respect) - answer -t - take action
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone
Inner perimeters - answer -where the actual crime took place and contains physical
evidence
How big should the inner perimeter be? - answer -at least twice the size of the actual
crime scene
Outer perimeter - answer -a staging area for support and personal equipment
What is the outer perimeter used for? - answer -to store equipment and supplies for a
crime scene
May have a designated area for credentialed news media representatives
