MPOETC EXAM #18 CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
Crime Scene Correct Ans- -a location where the criminal incident has
occurred, the body is found or where evidence connected to the crime
may be found
Methods of Securing the Scene Correct Ans- -Crime Scene Tape
-Barriers
-Physical Presence- Officers
Protecting the Scene Correct Ans- -this is one of the most important
duties a police officer can perform
-only authorized crime scene detectives in the scene
-document anyone that enters crime scene
-Initial officer in charge of scene until relieved
-Remove unauthorized persons
-Witnesses need to be kept out of scene, but not are. Establish a location,
keep separate
-Family Members need to be kept back
-Curiosity seekers out
-Police Officers can destroy evidence, take names-report
, Preliminary Investigation Correct Ans- -is the process of gathering basic
information, this process is affected by available resources, personnel,
equipment, and training
In-Depth or Follow Up Investigation Correct Ans- -is typically one in
which extensive efforts are made to identify and collect evidence not
already collected in the preliminary investigation
Locard Exchange Principle Correct Ans- -a person often leaves
something at a crime scene and takes something away with him.
"TRANSFER"
-things left or taken may be traceable to a specific individual or things
taken may be traced back to the scene and assist in helping ID the
perpetrator
Physical Evidence Correct Ans- -Tangible or non-tangible items or their
traces that may be examined and related to the criminal investigation ex:
Guns, Fibers, Hair
-Cannot be wrong-it cannot perjure itself-only its interpretation can
error.
-Only human failure to find it, study, and understand it can diminish its
value
Courts usually put more weight on physical evidence versus testimonial
evidence
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
Crime Scene Correct Ans- -a location where the criminal incident has
occurred, the body is found or where evidence connected to the crime
may be found
Methods of Securing the Scene Correct Ans- -Crime Scene Tape
-Barriers
-Physical Presence- Officers
Protecting the Scene Correct Ans- -this is one of the most important
duties a police officer can perform
-only authorized crime scene detectives in the scene
-document anyone that enters crime scene
-Initial officer in charge of scene until relieved
-Remove unauthorized persons
-Witnesses need to be kept out of scene, but not are. Establish a location,
keep separate
-Family Members need to be kept back
-Curiosity seekers out
-Police Officers can destroy evidence, take names-report
, Preliminary Investigation Correct Ans- -is the process of gathering basic
information, this process is affected by available resources, personnel,
equipment, and training
In-Depth or Follow Up Investigation Correct Ans- -is typically one in
which extensive efforts are made to identify and collect evidence not
already collected in the preliminary investigation
Locard Exchange Principle Correct Ans- -a person often leaves
something at a crime scene and takes something away with him.
"TRANSFER"
-things left or taken may be traceable to a specific individual or things
taken may be traced back to the scene and assist in helping ID the
perpetrator
Physical Evidence Correct Ans- -Tangible or non-tangible items or their
traces that may be examined and related to the criminal investigation ex:
Guns, Fibers, Hair
-Cannot be wrong-it cannot perjure itself-only its interpretation can
error.
-Only human failure to find it, study, and understand it can diminish its
value
Courts usually put more weight on physical evidence versus testimonial
evidence
