UPTP Test 4 Exam 2025-2026 With Complete
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Preliminary Police Investigation - answer--Begins when officers are
called and ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - answer--Ask initial interview
questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred
overnight, the better the chance of an arrest. - answer--TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - answer--To avoid matching
stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? -
answer--Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - answer--Only those approved by
the LEO.
,Testimonial Evidence - answer--The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - answer--The written word; may become
physical evidence
Physical Evidence - answer--Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - answer--When referring to evidence, it is
something that is not unique to that item. Examples include a 9mm
casing or tread from new tires. CANNOT positively identify the owner
Individual Characteristics - answer--When referring to evidence, it is
something that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints.
CAN positively identify the owner.
Locards Principle of Interchange - answer--It is highly impossible that
someone can enter and environment without leaving some trace and
leave that environment without carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - answer--Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
, What do field notes begin with? - answer--The date/time you received
the call
If you make an error in your notes... - answer--Draw a single line
through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - answer--Fixed
points (corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - answer--Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - answer--A document that details the life of a piece of
evidence, from the time it was discovered to the time it is no longer
needed. This includes anyone who takes possession of the item.
When should you mark a piece of evidence? - answer--Always UNLESS
the marking with diminish its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - answer--Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Questions and Correct Answers | Graded A+ |
Verified Answers And Brand New
Preliminary Police Investigation - answer--Begins when officers are
called and ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - answer--Ask initial interview
questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred
overnight, the better the chance of an arrest. - answer--TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - answer--To avoid matching
stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? -
answer--Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - answer--Only those approved by
the LEO.
,Testimonial Evidence - answer--The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - answer--The written word; may become
physical evidence
Physical Evidence - answer--Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - answer--When referring to evidence, it is
something that is not unique to that item. Examples include a 9mm
casing or tread from new tires. CANNOT positively identify the owner
Individual Characteristics - answer--When referring to evidence, it is
something that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints.
CAN positively identify the owner.
Locards Principle of Interchange - answer--It is highly impossible that
someone can enter and environment without leaving some trace and
leave that environment without carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - answer--Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
, What do field notes begin with? - answer--The date/time you received
the call
If you make an error in your notes... - answer--Draw a single line
through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - answer--Fixed
points (corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - answer--Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - answer--A document that details the life of a piece of
evidence, from the time it was discovered to the time it is no longer
needed. This includes anyone who takes possession of the item.
When should you mark a piece of evidence? - answer--Always UNLESS
the marking with diminish its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - answer--Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
