CVRLEA BPOC - CH 32 -Criminal Investigations [Review]
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As the first officer on the scene of a criminal investigation you have located the actual scene and established perimeters. You should first:
provide first aid to injured and request medical assistance if necessary.
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Which of the following most accurately describes methods of measuring a crime scene?
The sketcher should always have control of taking and observing measurements.
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When choosing a crime scene search, which of the following should be considered?
All answers are correct.
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Offensive, rapid fire, condescending,f riendly counsel, badgering and belligerent, when used to described a counsel would most likely all refer to:
tactics used by the defense counsel.
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What factors determine the choice of methods of searchining a crime scene?
The degree of thoroughness required.
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The preliminary investigation is said to end:
when the patrol officer completes all the work possible at that time.
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A "Salvage Switch," is done by changing the ____ of a totaled car onto a stolen car.
VIN (vehicle identification number)
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A thief that targets victims who are greedy is the ____.
Con Artist
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All suspicious deaths should be treated as _____ until proven otherwise.
Homicide
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An officer conducting a preliminary investigation at the crime scene demonstrates inefficiency and incompetence by:
picking up each item of evidence and examining it.
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Which of the following is NOT correct procedure for documenting personal items during booking procedures?
Record descriptions of precious metals or gems by proper name.
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The planned and coordinated legal search of an area, to locate physical evidence or witness to a crime under investigation is the definition of:
Crime Scene Search.
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The process used to account for the disposition of evidence from the time it is found until its final disposition is the process of:
Chain of Custody
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An officer taking photographs of the scene of a residential burglary would normally begin by first photographing the:
exterior of the residence.
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Decomposition of body tissues causing bloating, darkening of the skin in suspended parts of body, green discoloration of the abdominal area and the formation of fluid or gas.
Putrefaction
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Characteristics of a criminal investigator are:
All answers are correct.
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Death of someone caused by ____ is seeming motive-less and are the most difficult to solve.
Random Killing
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When is the circular or concentric search most effective?
When an item is missing from the center and a rapid search must be conducted.
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The chain of custody is established by adhering to certain guidelines, including:
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On a crime scene sketch, north should be oriented to the ____ of the sketch.
Top
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To a criminal investigator, "MO," means:
modus operandi.
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When is the strip search method of searching most effective?
Outside searches
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Ona reported auto theft investigation, the investigator at the scene should ascertain which of the following data before filing a theft report?
All answers listed are correct.
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Officer Trueblue is testifying in court. The prosecutor asks Trueblue a question that the defense objects to. The judge states "overruled." Trueblue:
may answer the question.
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Criminal homicides generally fall into ___ categories.
9
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The prosecutor has finished his questioning of the officer and passed the witness to the defense for questioning. The questions asked by the defense are called:
Cross Examination
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The officer s called to the witness stand by the prosecution. The prosecutor asks the officer questions. This is called:
Direct Examination
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Death that results from injuries received during the commission of some other felony.
Felony murder
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This type of theft that is the least violent type of offender.
Forgery and Credit Card Abuse
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In the preliminary investigation, the primary purpose for immediately separating witnesses is to:
All listed answers are correct.
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What one thing will have the most influence on the success or failure of the officer who is trying to relate to a woman who has been sexually assaulted?
The officer's attitude.
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When is the quadrant search most effective?
When conducting indoor scenes that have regular patterns of defined borders.
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What type of search would be used to discover gravesites and could employ the use of infrared film?
Aerial Search.
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When conducting the preliminary investigation, te officer will normally interview which one of the following last?
The suspect
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While testifying in court the office ris asked a question by the prosecutor. The defense objects and the judge rules "sustained." The officer:
May not answer the question.
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Tools of the criminal investigator include which of the following:
All answers are correct.
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Which type of search method can be used as a preliminary step in evaluating the scene?
Point to point search.
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Property crimes are usually conducted by suspects that are unskilled. A skilled thief is a ____ thief.
Professional
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Reasons for a search during booking includes:
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The stiffening, usually of small muscles in the hands or face, and can be caused by severe injury to the central nervous system.
Cadaveric Spasm
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The ____ is the officer in charge at a crime scene until relieved.
first officer on the scene
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In compiling a list of suspects in an investigation, the suspect should present which of the following traits in the investigation?
All listed answers are correct.
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Characteristics of an investigator include which elements that are essential to anyone conducting a criminal investigation.
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A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact defines:
testimony.
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Which of the following might be used to obtain the value of stolen goods?
All answers listed are correct.
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A person knowing that an investigation is in progress alters, destroys or conceals any record, document or thing, with intent to impair its verity, legibility or availability as evidence in the investigation is guilty of:
tampering with physical evidence.
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Which of the following may a peace officer testify from while on the stand?
All listed answers are correct.
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What components part of American automobiles can be checked for purposes of identification of the auto?
Transmissions and engines
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The chemical change occurring in body tissues, the muscles stiffen after death is called ____.
Rigor Mortis
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