MPTC Criminal Investigations UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
inner perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER Where the actual crime scene took place and
contains physical evidence
how big is the inner perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER Should be at least twice the size as
the actual crime scene (can always be adjusted later)
how many officers should guard the crime scene of an inner perimeter? - CORRECT
ANSWER two
who is allowed at a crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER authorized investigators and
crime scene investigators ONLY
crime scene log - CORRECT ANSWER Document that tracks who visits and enters the
crime scene and for what purpose.
information on a crime scene log - CORRECT ANSWER date and time log began
all persons inside/entering (victims/witnesses/suspects/police)
name and agency of people entering
entry date, time and signature
reason for entry
exit date, time and signature
outer perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER Staging area for support personnel and equipment
,what is the use of an outer perimeter? - CORRECT ANSWER -store equipment and
supplies
-create a log of equipment assets and supplies to include date/location when deployed
-credentialed news media representatives
purpose of a rough sketch - CORRECT ANSWER provide an overview of the crime scene
and its contents
overall photograph - CORRECT ANSWER take one overall photograph of person to
include their face and other unique features (tattoos, clothing, jewely, etc.)
mid-range photograph - CORRECT ANSWER take photos of injury 2-4 feet away while
keeping other distinguishing person features from overall image in view
close-up photograph - CORRECT ANSWER take photos of each injury from less than 2
feet away. place ruler next to injury to demonstrate size
follow-up photograph - CORRECT ANSWER injury bruising and swelling may intensify
2-3 days later. use the same protocols as overall, mid-range and close-up during follow-up
photographs
systematic searches - CORRECT ANSWER are determined by circumstances and
individual officer preference. more effective when done consistently
(top-down, front-back, left-right, outside-inside)
lane search - CORRECT ANSWER Used to cover large areas quickly for missing people
or evidence
(ex. looking for a red shirt in an open field)
-divide area into equal parallel lanes go in the same direction
, max width for lane and grid searches - CORRECT ANSWER six feet
grid search - CORRECT ANSWER Cover areas more thoroughly for evidence that is
harder to find.
Ex. 6" knife in wooded area
- Equal parallel lanes cross over each other at 90 degrees
zone search - CORRECT ANSWER cover crime scenes that can be divided into obvious
quadrants.
(ex. each room in a house could be a zone)
lane or grid methods can be used in each zone
Person search incident to arrest - CORRECT ANSWER a search incident to arrest may be
made only for purposes of seizing contraband, instrumentalities or other evidence of the crime
for which an arrest has been made, to prevent concealment or destruction. also to remove any
weapons that could be used to escape.
best practices for strip searches - CORRECT ANSWER private area/not viewable to the
public
no more than one additional officer present
gender of officer and suspect are the same
the officer does not touch suspect
done in a non-humiliating way consistent with department policy
search the person _____ before any containers in his or her possession - CORRECT
ANSWER first
when can an officer search a vehicle for evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER they have a
warrant, PC, consent or search incident to arrest
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
inner perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER Where the actual crime scene took place and
contains physical evidence
how big is the inner perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER Should be at least twice the size as
the actual crime scene (can always be adjusted later)
how many officers should guard the crime scene of an inner perimeter? - CORRECT
ANSWER two
who is allowed at a crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER authorized investigators and
crime scene investigators ONLY
crime scene log - CORRECT ANSWER Document that tracks who visits and enters the
crime scene and for what purpose.
information on a crime scene log - CORRECT ANSWER date and time log began
all persons inside/entering (victims/witnesses/suspects/police)
name and agency of people entering
entry date, time and signature
reason for entry
exit date, time and signature
outer perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER Staging area for support personnel and equipment
,what is the use of an outer perimeter? - CORRECT ANSWER -store equipment and
supplies
-create a log of equipment assets and supplies to include date/location when deployed
-credentialed news media representatives
purpose of a rough sketch - CORRECT ANSWER provide an overview of the crime scene
and its contents
overall photograph - CORRECT ANSWER take one overall photograph of person to
include their face and other unique features (tattoos, clothing, jewely, etc.)
mid-range photograph - CORRECT ANSWER take photos of injury 2-4 feet away while
keeping other distinguishing person features from overall image in view
close-up photograph - CORRECT ANSWER take photos of each injury from less than 2
feet away. place ruler next to injury to demonstrate size
follow-up photograph - CORRECT ANSWER injury bruising and swelling may intensify
2-3 days later. use the same protocols as overall, mid-range and close-up during follow-up
photographs
systematic searches - CORRECT ANSWER are determined by circumstances and
individual officer preference. more effective when done consistently
(top-down, front-back, left-right, outside-inside)
lane search - CORRECT ANSWER Used to cover large areas quickly for missing people
or evidence
(ex. looking for a red shirt in an open field)
-divide area into equal parallel lanes go in the same direction
, max width for lane and grid searches - CORRECT ANSWER six feet
grid search - CORRECT ANSWER Cover areas more thoroughly for evidence that is
harder to find.
Ex. 6" knife in wooded area
- Equal parallel lanes cross over each other at 90 degrees
zone search - CORRECT ANSWER cover crime scenes that can be divided into obvious
quadrants.
(ex. each room in a house could be a zone)
lane or grid methods can be used in each zone
Person search incident to arrest - CORRECT ANSWER a search incident to arrest may be
made only for purposes of seizing contraband, instrumentalities or other evidence of the crime
for which an arrest has been made, to prevent concealment or destruction. also to remove any
weapons that could be used to escape.
best practices for strip searches - CORRECT ANSWER private area/not viewable to the
public
no more than one additional officer present
gender of officer and suspect are the same
the officer does not touch suspect
done in a non-humiliating way consistent with department policy
search the person _____ before any containers in his or her possession - CORRECT
ANSWER first
when can an officer search a vehicle for evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER they have a
warrant, PC, consent or search incident to arrest
