Criminal Investigation
MPTC 2026 | Questions,
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, When securing the crime scene you should NOT DO Touch, move or alter any item with the crime scene.
How many Perimeters should you make (2) Inner + Outer
Inner Perimeter is defined as Where the actual crime took place (Physical Evidence)
When photographing the crime scene, how many photos 3 - Overall, Mid-range, Close-up
Prioritize evidence when collecting, what items first? Fragile items
Trace Evidence Transferred from one surface to another during physical contact between people,
places, and objects
DNA evidence Human hair, tissue blood, saliva, bodily fluids
Fingerprint evidence Human skin ridge impressions left behind on surfaces.
Plastic fingerprint evidence Seen by the naked eye
Patent fingerprint evidence Left behind with materiel on fingers. (Blood, oil)
Latent fingerprint evidence Cannot be seen by naked eye. Left behind by sweat and oil on skin.
Impression evidence Created when one objected presses against another to leave a matching imprint.
Wet evidence Cannot be left in the plastic container for more than 2 hours.
Vehicle search incident to arrest Can only search with the suspects immediate control (For weapons or evidence
of the crime for the arrest)
Show ups Live, in person presentations of one or more subjects to a single witness (Occurs
near the crime scene)
MPTC 2026 | Questions,
Answers & Rationales
Study Guide
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success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales
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, When securing the crime scene you should NOT DO Touch, move or alter any item with the crime scene.
How many Perimeters should you make (2) Inner + Outer
Inner Perimeter is defined as Where the actual crime took place (Physical Evidence)
When photographing the crime scene, how many photos 3 - Overall, Mid-range, Close-up
Prioritize evidence when collecting, what items first? Fragile items
Trace Evidence Transferred from one surface to another during physical contact between people,
places, and objects
DNA evidence Human hair, tissue blood, saliva, bodily fluids
Fingerprint evidence Human skin ridge impressions left behind on surfaces.
Plastic fingerprint evidence Seen by the naked eye
Patent fingerprint evidence Left behind with materiel on fingers. (Blood, oil)
Latent fingerprint evidence Cannot be seen by naked eye. Left behind by sweat and oil on skin.
Impression evidence Created when one objected presses against another to leave a matching imprint.
Wet evidence Cannot be left in the plastic container for more than 2 hours.
Vehicle search incident to arrest Can only search with the suspects immediate control (For weapons or evidence
of the crime for the arrest)
Show ups Live, in person presentations of one or more subjects to a single witness (Occurs
near the crime scene)
