BRC 104 - Criminal Investigations Part 3 (325-343)

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This test encompasses all material from page 325 (PURSUING LEADS) to 343 (COURT PROCEDURES). It consists of 31 questions. 80% is a passing score. Good luck!

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1.

The preliminary investigation focuses on......
- A.
  
  Pursuing Leads and following agency policy.
- B.
  
  Making an arrest
- C.
  
  Re-enacting the crime scene
- D.
  
  Establishing whether a crime was committed, and if so, what type.
2.

The first steps in a follow-up investigation are....1. ________2. Reviewing information gathered during the preliminary investigation3. Pursuing leads
- A.
  
  Presenting material to the State Attorney
- B.
  
  Contacting the Crime Scene Investigators
- C.
  
  Keeping the Supervisor informed
- D.
  
  Establishing a case file
3.

If an officer finds that he or she is missing a report or document from the preliminary investigation, he or she should......
- A.
  
  Contact the agency's records section
- B.
  
  Terminate the case
- C.
  
  Contact a supervisor
- D.
  
  Follow up on other leads
4.

The ______ is the repository of all information derived from both the preliminary investigation and the follow-up investigation
- A.
  
  Arrest affidavit
- B.
  
  Charging document
- C.
  
  Investigative case file
- D.
  
  Court proceeding
5.

______ is a door-to-door inquiry of all possible sources of information for a given area.
- A.
  
  Canvassing
- B.
  
  Investigative Services
- C.
  
  Spot Check
- D.
  
  Line plotting
6.

MO is the abbreviation for _________, and means ___________.
- A.
  
  Modus Operandi, mode of operation
- B.
  
  Modus Operandi, method of obtaining
- C.
  
  Modi Operandus, mode of operation
- D.
  
  Modi Operandi, mode of operation
7.

______ is a computerized logging system in which every event reported and every instruction given by dispatch is recorded chronologically by date and time.
- A.
  
  Computerized Aided Dispatch (CAD)
- B.
  
  FCIC/NCIC
- C.
  
  DAVID
- D.
  
  CJNet
8.

For THIS TEST ONLY, where is the NCIC headquarters located?
- A.
  
  Washington, DC
- B.
  
  New York, NY
- C.
  
  North Miami Beach, FL
- D.
  
  Williamsburg, VA
9.

_____ is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and supports inquiries into out-of-state motor vehicle data files, Canadian criminal histories, weather information, etc....
- A.
  
  DOPPLER
- B.
  
  DAVID
- C.
  
  NLETS
- D.
  
  HAZMAT/PROG
10.

_____ lists complete driver histories, vehicle histories, license pictures, and driver's license signatures.
- A.
  
  FCIC
- B.
  
  DAVID
- C.
  
  NLETS
- D.
  
  FALCON
11.

____ are people who furnish police with information about crimes, either from a sense of civic duty or in the expectation of some personal benefit or advantage.
- A.
  
  Crime Scene Witnesses
- B.
  
  Law Enforcement wannabes
- C.
  
  Gratuity complaints
- D.
  
  Informants
12.

True or False: Officers are required by law to attend the first appearance
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The motion to suppress evidence must be made....
- A.
  
  Before the defense attorney presents the defendant's defense
- B.
  
  In front of a jury
- C.
  
  After the defense attorney presents the defendant's defense
- D.
  
  During the trial
14.

A ______ is an official court proceeding in which sworn testimony regarding the facts of the case if provided to one of the attorneys prior to trial
- A.
  
  First Appearance
- B.
  
  Trial
- C.
  
  Mittimus
- D.
  
  Deposition
15.

If asked an improper question, the officer may answer:
- A.
  
  "Please certify the question"
- B.
  
  "Objection"
- C.
  
  "Arrest the defense"
- D.
  
  "The defense rests"
16.

What is the purpose of the pretrial meeting?
- A.
  
  Determine bail for the defendant
- B.
  
  Give the state attorney an opportunity to clarify facts and review inconsistencies
- C.
  
  Give the defense attorney an opportunity to supress the trial and/or dismiss evidence
- D.
  
  Determine the defendant's sentence if convicted
17.

A _____ is the examination of facts and related law presided over by a judge or magistrate
- A.
  
  Pretrial meeting
- B.
  
  Sentencing hearing
- C.
  
  Disposition
- D.
  
  Trial
18.

Which of the following statements is true regarding testimony?
- A.
  
  Testimony is classified as physical evidence if the officer is in the courtroom
- B.
  
  An officer can read his or her entire report and use that as his or her statement
- C.
  
  An officer's report should only be used to find specific details. Other than that, the officer should be able to testify from memory
- D.
  
  Officers are supposed to relinquish all personal information when ordered to by an attorney
19.

When a statement is made and is not recorded, the statement is made....
- A.
  
  Off the record
- B.
  
  In good faith
- C.
  
  With good intentions
- D.
  
  Admissible in court
20.

When somebody makes an objection, one of two things can happen. The judge can overrrule it, or the judge can _______ it
- A.
  
  Doublerule
- B.
  
  Abstain
- C.
  
  Sustain
- D.
  
  Refrain
21.

The rule of sequestration states that...
- A.
  
  All unruly participants will be held in "contempt of court"
- B.
  
  There must be a penalty for a violation of courtroom law
- C.
  
  No evidence shall be excluded if collected with good intentions
- D.
  
  When the rule is in effect, the officer is not allowed to remain in the courtroom while the witness gives testimony