CD Ch2

1. The preliminary investigation begins at the moment an officer receives a radio call to go to a crime scene

True

False

2. A properly prepared crime scene sketch is important to a properly documented crime scene because videos and photos may tend to distort the dimensions of the crime scene.

True

False

3. A police officer arriving at a crime scene may enlist the aid of a civilian to protect physical evidence until other officers arrive

True

False

4. Obtaining information from victims, witnesses, or bystanders is more demanding than recording conversations at a crime scene.

True

False

5. An officer finding a body at a crime scene must make a precursory determination of the cause of death

True

False

6. When introducing a marker (measuring devide) into a photograph you should always take two pictures. One with it and one without it.

True

False

7. The face sheet contains a summary of an investigation

True

False

8. Officers usually write field notes in the order in which information was learned, rather than in chronological order

True

False

9. It is acceptable for a person who did not prepare field notes to testify about their reliability provided that the person was present at the time the notes were written.

True

False

10. Photos frequently convey information more accurately than does an officer's verbal explanation

True

False

11. The term BOLO is closely associated with the practice of issuing a flash description

True

False

12. The CYMBL rule applies to guidelines officers should follow in securing a crime scene

True

False

13. Crime scene photographers should take between 25 and 50 photos, depending on the nature and complexity of the crime.

True

False

14. Field notes may contain hearsay evidence about a suspect as long as the names and addresses are provided for those persons who gave the information

True

False

15. An effective report avoids the use of active voice

True

False

16. When photographing a crime scene, great care should be taken to limit the number of photographs to a reasonable amount as to not overwhelm the investigation

True

False

There can never be too many pictures

Explanation

There can never be too many pictures

17. The police report should be factual, thorough, to the point, and contain the opinions of the investigator

True

False

No opinions or hearsay

Explanation

No opinions or hearsay

18. An investigator's _______ are his or her most important personal and readily available record of the crime scene search

Field notes

Notebook

Diagrams

Evidence log

19. 35mm photographs are still accepted by courts as the best photographic evidence

True

False

digital images are the norm

Explanation

digital images are the norm

20. The best source of lighting at a crime scene when available is natural lighting

True

False

For good quality photos artificial lighting is required

Explanation

For good quality photos artificial lighting is required

21. When developing a note-taking system, officers should use "shorthand" to increase the speed in which they can conduct interviews and record details

True

False

22. Crime scene notes must be compiled and entered into report form before being destroyed

True

False

They are evidence and must be stored in a safe place

Explanation

They are evidence and must be stored in a safe place

23. When taking photographs of a body, at least 4 photographs of the body should be taken at 90-degree angles to each other, with the camera placed as high as possible, pointing downwards toward the body.

True

False

At least 2

Explanation

At least 2

24. Photos of a crime scene may be used instead of sketches

True

False

25. The most important requirement to admit a photograph into evidence is relevance

True

False

authentication

Explanation

authentication

26. The first officer to arrive at a crime scene has the duty of determining if a crime victim is dead

True

False

27. Which documents are absolutely necessary to recreate the crime scene in a court of law? I. Photographs and video tapes II. Crime scene sketches III. Laboratory reports IV. Officers field notes

I, III

II, IV

I, III, IV

I, II, III, IV

28. In a burglary case, which location will probably provide the most valuable evidence?

Point of entry

Point of exit

Nearby pawnshops

Room from which the item was stolen

29. For which purpose will an officer most likely broadcast a flash description?

To alert medical emergency personnel of an injured person

To record the names and addresses of potential witnesses to a crime

To warn passers-by to avoid a recent crime scene

To enable other officers to quickly apprehend a suspect in the vicinity

30. Which is the best example of a prejudicial photo?

A color photo of blood stains on a wall

A photo of a body with chalk drawn around it

A black and white arrest photo of the suspect

A photo of the murder weapom, taken at the scene

31. Which is the best wording to use in making field notes?

"John Brown contacted me..."

"John Brown said to me..."

"John Brown indicated to me..."

"John Brown showed me..."

32. It is vital for prosecuting a case for the person who took the photos of a crime scene to be the one who testifies about them in court

True

False

33. In taking field notes about a murder victim's gunshot wounds, which detail should an officer omit?

Type of gun used

Location of any wounds

Accompanying bruising

Description of wounds

34. Which is the best usage of a close-up photo?

Conducting surveillance purposes

Documenting blood spatters on a rug

Noting bullet holes in a wall

Getting a picture of a getaway car

35. The _______ is the first report seen by anyone examining the file of the investigation, so it is important to keep it direct and to the point.

Initial complaint

Report summary

Fact sheet

Investigators report

36. Which is the most accurate interpretation of the "best evidence rule"?

The most recently found evidence is usually the best

Evidence produced in the initial report is usually the best

Original notes rather than photocopies are usually best

Videotape rather than photos are usually best

37. A good investigator should develop the ability to write down and record information after a thorough investigation of a scene

True

False

As it is learned, not later

Explanation

As it is learned, not later

38. When first encountering a witness or victim, the best question to ask is __________

"What happened?"

Specifics related to the crime

Where they were at the time of the crime

"Who is responsible?"

39. The ________ is a bird's-eye view of the scene that uses fixed objects from which to measure.

Coordinate method

Triangulation method

Cross-projection method

Line-point method

40. In taking field notes, which practice may officers follow?

Writing in pencil

Using abbreviations

Using shorthand

Making erasures

41. Which people should be included in a neighborhood canvass? I. Victims of the crime II. Nearby residents III. Store employees

I, II

II, III

I, II, III

II

42. The _______ incorporates the who, what, when where, how and (sometimes) why of the case

Initial complaint

Report summary

Fact sheet

Supplemental report

43. The _______ is the backbone of the criminal prosecution process

Official police report

Investigator

Preservation of evidence

Confession

44. Photographs of crime scenes are usually taken in three stages (in the following order): 1. Close up view 2. Medium range view 3. General view

True

False

Reverse order
1. General view
2. Medium range view
3. Close up view

Explanation

Reverse order
1. General view
2. Medium range view
3. Close up view

45. The _______ view is to depict specific items or objects in the crime scene. Examples may include blood spatters on the walls or an open window that served as an entry point. The purpose of this view is to allow jurors to link each print with the general crime scene photos.

General

Close up

Medium range

Panoramic

46. One unique and successful method of documenting information on the street is through the use of __________. These are used when patrol officers happen on people or circumstances that appear suspicious but there is non sufficient cause for arrest.

Field interview cards

The CYMBL method

Flash descriptions

Field notes

47. The ________ is drawn from information contained on the rough sketch and should accurately reflect all measurements indicated on the rough sketch

Finished sketch

Dimensional template

Scale drawing

Scene portrayal

48. As a rule, the most effective report presentation is a(n) _________

Chronological narrative

Fact-based account

Structured report

Accurate and objective account

49. Which is the best method of seizing a handgun as evidence?

Using two fingers to hold the grip

Sticking a pencil through the trigger area

Inserting a ball point pen into the barrel

Picking it up with a cloth handkerchief

50. Which is the best example of "poaching"?

A seizure of LSD by law enforcement officers

The theft of blood samples from a crime lab

The contamination of trace evidence at a crime scene

A hijacking of PCP from a crime scene by passers-by

51. The ________ is used in indoor crime scenes. It is basically a top-down view of the crime scene, with the walls of the room "folded down" to reveal locations of bullet holes, blood-spatter evidence, and so on, which would not be apparent otherwise.

Coordinate method

Triangulation method

Cross-projection method

Line-point method

52. Which of the following are true statements regarding the crime scene? I. It will contain most of the evidence needed for a conviction of a suspect. II. The preliminary investigation of a crime scene includes the collection of evidence III. An investigator will probably be the first officer to arrive at a crime scene

I

I, II

II, III

I, II, III

53. The short range view should include photos that are taken at a distance of no more than ____ feet using the zoom feature and should focus on small segments of a larger surface or on specific objects in the scene

10

15

20

5

12

54. Which method is best for sketching an outdoor crime scene that has no easily identifiable points of reference?

Coordinate method

Triangulation method

Cross-projection method

Line-point method

55. Which is the most important ingredient in recreating the crime scene for a court of law?

Photographs and video tapes

Crime scene sketches

Laboratory reports

Officers field notes

56. In the event that an item to be photographed is smaller than 6 inches, two photos should be taken. The first should be taken at close range, and the second should be taken from at least ____ feet away

2

3

4

6

10

57. The medium range view should be taken at a distance no greater than ____ feet away from the subject or item being photographed

10

15

20

30

25

58. The ________ uses the practice of measuring an object from two fixed points of reference. One such procedure is the baseline technique in which a line is drawn between two known points.

Coordinate method

Triangulation method

Cross-projection method

Line-point method

59. For which purpose does an officer use FI cards?

To jot down notes about suspcious persons not connected with any case

To sketch physical evidence at a crime scene

To record names of potential witnesses in a neighborhood canvass

60. The _______ view is a sweeping view of the crime scene area

General

Close up

Medium range

Panoramic

61. Regarding the admissability of photographic evidence, a ________ photograph also applies to the matter in question and is used to support testimony.

Material

Relevant

Prejudicial

Competent

62. The _______ is considerably longer than the initial complaint because it goes into much greater detail on pertinent aspects of the case

Report narrative

Report summary

Fact sheet

Supplemental report

63. Which guidelines should an officer follow in taking photos? I. Generally, photos should be taken in color II. Four photos should be taken of a dead body, from four different angles III. Overlapping photos should be taken of the room, working in one direction around the room

I, II, III

I, III

II, III

III

64. Regarding the admissability of photographic evidence, a ________ photograph is one that relates to and makes a substantive contribution to the speciific case in question.

Material

Relevant

Prejudicial

Competent

65. The principal requirements to admit a photograph into evidence are and ___

Relevance

Authentication

Admissability

Accuracy

Timeliness

Valuable

Submit

66. In writing the narrative section of the report, the officer should be concerned with two basic items:

Presentation

Diction

Accuracy

Factual statements

Grammar

Critical thinking

Thoroughness

Submit

67. Three types of distortion have generally been common in crime scene photographs:

Incorrect point of view

Perspective

Misrepresentation of tone or color

Printing errors

Ghosting effect

Negative impression

Non-relevancy

Camera flare

Submit

CD Ch2

1. The preliminary investigation begins at the moment an officer receives a radio call to go to a crime scene

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. A properly prepared crime scene sketch is important to a properly documented crime scene because videos and photos may tend to distort the dimensions of the crime scene.

3. A police officer arriving at a crime scene may enlist the aid of a civilian to protect physical evidence until other officers arrive

4. Obtaining information from victims, witnesses, or bystanders is more demanding than recording conversations at a crime scene.

5. An officer finding a body at a crime scene must make a precursory determination of the cause of death

6. When introducing a marker (measuring devide) into a photograph you should always take two pictures. One with it and one without it.

7. The face sheet contains a summary of an investigation

8. Officers usually write field notes in the order in which information was learned, rather than in chronological order

9. It is acceptable for a person who did not prepare field notes to testify about their reliability provided that the person was present at the time the notes were written.

10. Photos frequently convey information more accurately than does an officer's verbal explanation

11. The term BOLO is closely associated with the practice of issuing a flash description

12. The CYMBL rule applies to guidelines officers should follow in securing a crime scene

13. Crime scene photographers should take between 25 and 50 photos, depending on the nature and complexity of the crime.

14. Field notes may contain hearsay evidence about a suspect as long as the names and addresses are provided for those persons who gave the information

15. An effective report avoids the use of active voice

16. When photographing a crime scene, great care should be taken to limit the number of photographs to a reasonable amount as to not overwhelm the investigation

17. The police report should be factual, thorough, to the point, and contain the opinions of the investigator

18. An investigator's _______ are his or her most important personal and readily available record of the crime scene search

19. 35mm photographs are still accepted by courts as the best photographic evidence

20. The best source of lighting at a crime scene when available is natural lighting

21. When developing a note-taking system, officers should use "shorthand" to increase the speed in which they can conduct interviews and record details

22. Crime scene notes must be compiled and entered into report form before being destroyed

23. When taking photographs of a body, at least 4 photographs of the body should be taken at 90-degree angles to each other, with the camera placed as high as possible, pointing downwards toward the body.

24. Photos of a crime scene may be used instead of sketches

25. The most important requirement to admit a photograph into evidence is relevance

26. The first officer to arrive at a crime scene has the duty of determining if a crime victim is dead

27. Which documents are absolutely necessary to recreate the crime scene in a court of law? I. Photographs and video tapes II. Crime scene sketches III. Laboratory reports IV. Officers field notes

28. In a burglary case, which location will probably provide the most valuable evidence?

29. For which purpose will an officer most likely broadcast a flash description?

30. Which is the best example of a prejudicial photo?

31. Which is the best wording to use in making field notes?

32. It is vital for prosecuting a case for the person who took the photos of a crime scene to be the one who testifies about them in court

33. In taking field notes about a murder victim's gunshot wounds, which detail should an officer omit?

34. Which is the best usage of a close-up photo?

35. The _______ is the first report seen by anyone examining the file of the investigation, so it is important to keep it direct and to the point.

36. Which is the most accurate interpretation of the "best evidence rule"?

37. A good investigator should develop the ability to write down and record information after a thorough investigation of a scene

38. When first encountering a witness or victim, the best question to ask is __________

39. The ________ is a bird's-eye view of the scene that uses fixed objects from which to measure.

40. In taking field notes, which practice may officers follow?

41. Which people should be included in a neighborhood canvass? I. Victims of the crime II. Nearby residents III. Store employees

42. The _______ incorporates the who, what, when where, how and (sometimes) why of the case

43. The _______ is the backbone of the criminal prosecution process

44. Photographs of crime scenes are usually taken in three stages (in the following order): 1. Close up view 2. Medium range view 3. General view

45. The _______ view is to depict specific items or objects in the crime scene. Examples may include blood spatters on the walls or an open window that served as an entry point. The purpose of this view is to allow jurors to link each print with the general crime scene photos.

46. One unique and successful method of documenting information on the street is through the use of __________. These are used when patrol officers happen on people or circumstances that appear suspicious but there is non sufficient cause for arrest.

47. The ________ is drawn from information contained on the rough sketch and should accurately reflect all measurements indicated on the rough sketch

48. As a rule, the most effective report presentation is a(n) _________

49. Which is the best method of seizing a handgun as evidence?

50. Which is the best example of "poaching"?

51. The ________ is used in indoor crime scenes. It is basically a top-down view of the crime scene, with the walls of the room "folded down" to reveal locations of bullet holes, blood-spatter evidence, and so on, which would not be apparent otherwise.

53. The short range view should include photos that are taken at a distance of no more than ____ feet using the zoom feature and should focus on small segments of a larger surface or on specific objects in the scene

54. Which method is best for sketching an outdoor crime scene that has no easily identifiable points of reference?

55. Which is the most important ingredient in recreating the crime scene for a court of law?

56. In the event that an item to be photographed is smaller than 6 inches, two photos should be taken. The first should be taken at close range, and the second should be taken from at least ____ feet away

57. The medium range view should be taken at a distance no greater than ____ feet away from the subject or item being photographed

58. The ________ uses the practice of measuring an object from two fixed points of reference. One such procedure is the baseline technique in which a line is drawn between two known points.

59. For which purpose does an officer use FI cards?

60. The _______ view is a sweeping view of the crime scene area

61. Regarding the admissability of photographic evidence, a ________ photograph also applies to the matter in question and is used to support testimony.

62. The _______ is considerably longer than the initial complaint because it goes into much greater detail on pertinent aspects of the case

63. Which guidelines should an officer follow in taking photos? I. Generally, photos should be taken in color II. Four photos should be taken of a dead body, from four different angles III. Overlapping photos should be taken of the room, working in one direction around the room

64. Regarding the admissability of photographic evidence, a ________ photograph is one that relates to and makes a substantive contribution to the speciific case in question.

65. The principal requirements to admit a photograph into evidence are ________ and ___________

66. In writing the narrative section of the report, the officer should be concerned with two basic items:

67. Three types of distortion have generally been common in crime scene photographs:

65. The principal requirements to admit a photograph into evidence are and ___