EUNICE
MPTC Criminal Investigations Exam WITH QUESTIONS AND
100% SURE ANSWERS
Terms in this set (98)
how many pictures are needed for a photo -no less than 5
array lineup? -no more than 8
the steps needed to conduct an objective and procedurally just criminal
what is RESPECT used for?
investigation
R (RESPECT) R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
E - emergency care for the injured
E - RESPECT -request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
bodily injury substantial impairment of the physical condition
any burn
fracture of any bone
types of bodily injury
subdural hematoma
internal organ damage
bodily injury which creates a permanent disfigurement, prolonged or permanent loss
serious bodily injury of any bodily function, body member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a
substantial risk of death
overall pictures taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique features
photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall distinguishing features from
mid-range pictures
overall image in view
taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
close-up pictures
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (RESPECT) S - Separate and remove people
what is the reason you should remove separating involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique
parties from the crime scene perspectives from forthcoming views
P (RESPECT) P - protect the crime scene
why should the crime scene always be to prevent unnecessary contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
protected?
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, -M.O.
what is Modus Operandi -a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly distinguishing pattern of
conduct common to the current and former incidents
-establish perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
how should you protect the crime scene? -keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
-identify sources of DNA
E - Evidence collection
E (RESPECT) -can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been
committed
meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence, from the moment it is
chain of custody
seized, to it's presentation in court
C - compare evidence with MGL criminal elements
C (RESPECT)
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
-larceny crimes
property crimes -property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. felonies
increased penalties for persons who use dangerous weapons to commit person
dangerous weapons crimes
crimes
-firearms
types of dangerous weapons
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death
T - take action
T (RESPECT)
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone
inner perimeters where the actual crime took place and contains physical evidence
how big should the inner perimeter be? at least twice the size of the actual crime scene
outer perimeter a staging area for support and personal equipment
to store equipment and supplies for a crime scene
what is the outer perimeter used for?
may have a designated area for credentialed news media representatives
what is a field sketch a rough sketch/drawing providing overview and contents of crime scene
when should you begin the field sketch? during the initial walk through of the crime scene
how is photographing a crime scene photos provide visual record of the crime scene and help positively identify relevant
beneficial? evidence
things you would normally search places, persons and vehicles
systematic search top-down, front-back, left-right and outside-inside
used to cover large areas quickly for missing people of evidence
lane search
up and down
used to cover areas more thoroughly for evidence where it is harder to find crime
grid search scene characteristics
up-down, left-right
zone search used to cover crime scenes that can be divided into obvious sections
for the purpose of seizing fruits, instrumentalities, contraband or other evidence of
search incident to arrest
the crime for which an arrest was made
when can you conduct a warrantless -when they are under arrest
search of persons -any area within their immediate control to prevent escape or harm to the public
2/6
MPTC Criminal Investigations Exam WITH QUESTIONS AND
100% SURE ANSWERS
Terms in this set (98)
how many pictures are needed for a photo -no less than 5
array lineup? -no more than 8
the steps needed to conduct an objective and procedurally just criminal
what is RESPECT used for?
investigation
R (RESPECT) R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
E - emergency care for the injured
E - RESPECT -request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
bodily injury substantial impairment of the physical condition
any burn
fracture of any bone
types of bodily injury
subdural hematoma
internal organ damage
bodily injury which creates a permanent disfigurement, prolonged or permanent loss
serious bodily injury of any bodily function, body member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a
substantial risk of death
overall pictures taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique features
photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall distinguishing features from
mid-range pictures
overall image in view
taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
close-up pictures
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (RESPECT) S - Separate and remove people
what is the reason you should remove separating involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique
parties from the crime scene perspectives from forthcoming views
P (RESPECT) P - protect the crime scene
why should the crime scene always be to prevent unnecessary contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
protected?
1/6
, -M.O.
what is Modus Operandi -a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly distinguishing pattern of
conduct common to the current and former incidents
-establish perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
how should you protect the crime scene? -keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
-identify sources of DNA
E - Evidence collection
E (RESPECT) -can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been
committed
meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence, from the moment it is
chain of custody
seized, to it's presentation in court
C - compare evidence with MGL criminal elements
C (RESPECT)
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
-larceny crimes
property crimes -property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. felonies
increased penalties for persons who use dangerous weapons to commit person
dangerous weapons crimes
crimes
-firearms
types of dangerous weapons
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death
T - take action
T (RESPECT)
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone
inner perimeters where the actual crime took place and contains physical evidence
how big should the inner perimeter be? at least twice the size of the actual crime scene
outer perimeter a staging area for support and personal equipment
to store equipment and supplies for a crime scene
what is the outer perimeter used for?
may have a designated area for credentialed news media representatives
what is a field sketch a rough sketch/drawing providing overview and contents of crime scene
when should you begin the field sketch? during the initial walk through of the crime scene
how is photographing a crime scene photos provide visual record of the crime scene and help positively identify relevant
beneficial? evidence
things you would normally search places, persons and vehicles
systematic search top-down, front-back, left-right and outside-inside
used to cover large areas quickly for missing people of evidence
lane search
up and down
used to cover areas more thoroughly for evidence where it is harder to find crime
grid search scene characteristics
up-down, left-right
zone search used to cover crime scenes that can be divided into obvious sections
for the purpose of seizing fruits, instrumentalities, contraband or other evidence of
search incident to arrest
the crime for which an arrest was made
when can you conduct a warrantless -when they are under arrest
search of persons -any area within their immediate control to prevent escape or harm to the public
2/6
