BLEA 855 Criminal Investigations Final
Review UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
True or False: Spelling and Grammar really doesn't matter when writing a report, as long as the
vital information is within the report. - CORRECT ANSWER - False! Spelling and
Grammar represents professionalism and attention to detail.
What is a police officer's first priority when arriving on scene? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Make the scene safe!
Do you have to Mirandize everyone who is making a statement? - CORRECT ANSWER -
No! Only during custodial interrogation.
What the two categories of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Legitimate Medical Use AND Potential For Abuse
True or False: Field Drug Tests are presumptive. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Can a field drug test replace lab testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - No! A field test is for
establishing probable cause to arrest.
Who should conduct a photo montage? - CORRECT ANSWER - A person not involved
with the crime (Not the officer investigating the crime).
Is there difference between possession, attempt to deliver, and manufacturing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes! Those are all 3 different crimes. Possession is having control of an illegal
substance. Attempt to deliver is evidence that shows there is intent to sell or distribute illegal
substances. And manufacturing is the creation of illegal substances.
, Do you need to send your presumptive field tests to the crime lab for additional testing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - No! After conducting a field test, the test can be properly disposed
of.
What are some meth indicators? - CORRECT ANSWER - Blackened Teeth and propensity
for paranoia/ violence.
What are some recognizable signs of a mobile meth lab? - CORRECT ANSWER - Smell
& Observation of Tubes and Containers. Not excess water or electricity use - This would be a
possible sign of a Marijuana grow.
True or False: Under drug trafficking crimes, you can seize money, cars, and property due to the
theory of facilitation and proceeds. - CORRECT ANSWER - True!
As you arrive at a crime scene, when should you begin a log? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When safe and feasible to do so.
Where are crime scene photos stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - Digital Evidence System /
Computer Database
How should you take photos at a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - Overall, Mid-
Range, and Close Up.
If a person goes to a casino, cheats and wins $9,000 dollars, what crimes have been committed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Cheating 2nd Degree and Theft 1st Degree
What is the difference between Cheating in the 1st Degree and Cheating in the 2nd Degree? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Cheating in the 1st Degree is cheating as an employee or person
with license / permit.
Review UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
True or False: Spelling and Grammar really doesn't matter when writing a report, as long as the
vital information is within the report. - CORRECT ANSWER - False! Spelling and
Grammar represents professionalism and attention to detail.
What is a police officer's first priority when arriving on scene? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Make the scene safe!
Do you have to Mirandize everyone who is making a statement? - CORRECT ANSWER -
No! Only during custodial interrogation.
What the two categories of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Legitimate Medical Use AND Potential For Abuse
True or False: Field Drug Tests are presumptive. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Can a field drug test replace lab testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - No! A field test is for
establishing probable cause to arrest.
Who should conduct a photo montage? - CORRECT ANSWER - A person not involved
with the crime (Not the officer investigating the crime).
Is there difference between possession, attempt to deliver, and manufacturing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes! Those are all 3 different crimes. Possession is having control of an illegal
substance. Attempt to deliver is evidence that shows there is intent to sell or distribute illegal
substances. And manufacturing is the creation of illegal substances.
, Do you need to send your presumptive field tests to the crime lab for additional testing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - No! After conducting a field test, the test can be properly disposed
of.
What are some meth indicators? - CORRECT ANSWER - Blackened Teeth and propensity
for paranoia/ violence.
What are some recognizable signs of a mobile meth lab? - CORRECT ANSWER - Smell
& Observation of Tubes and Containers. Not excess water or electricity use - This would be a
possible sign of a Marijuana grow.
True or False: Under drug trafficking crimes, you can seize money, cars, and property due to the
theory of facilitation and proceeds. - CORRECT ANSWER - True!
As you arrive at a crime scene, when should you begin a log? - CORRECT ANSWER -
When safe and feasible to do so.
Where are crime scene photos stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - Digital Evidence System /
Computer Database
How should you take photos at a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER - Overall, Mid-
Range, and Close Up.
If a person goes to a casino, cheats and wins $9,000 dollars, what crimes have been committed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Cheating 2nd Degree and Theft 1st Degree
What is the difference between Cheating in the 1st Degree and Cheating in the 2nd Degree? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Cheating in the 1st Degree is cheating as an employee or person
with license / permit.
