Preliminary Police Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-Begins when officers are
called and ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - CORRECT ANSWER-To avoid matching
stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Only those approved
by the LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-The written word; may become
physical evidence
Physical Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
, What do field notes begin with? - CORRECT ANSWER-The date/time you received
the call
If you make an error in your notes... - CORRECT ANSWER-Draw a single line
through it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fixed
points (corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - CORRECT ANSWER-Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Always
UNLESS the marking with diminish its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - CORRECT ANSWER-Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - CORRECT ANSWER-Usually a suicide vest
Body Cavity IED - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be inserted into body cavities or
surgically implanted. Can be detected by an unusual gait.
Attack is imminent behavioral patterns - CORRECT ANSWER-One-way ticket
purchase
No luggage
No obvious emotion
Thousand yard stare
Symbolic cleansing rituals
Bulky/loose clothing
Nervousness
Planning stages behavioral patterns - CORRECT ANSWER-Bragging about attack
Making threats
Demonstrated hatred towards America
Surveillance
Probing