CD Ch2
- 1.
For which purpose will an officer most likely broadcast a flash description?
- A.
To alert medical emergency personnel of an injured person
- B.
To record the names and addresses of potential witnesses to a crime
- C.
To warn passers-by to avoid a recent crime scene
- D.
To enable other officers to quickly apprehend a suspect in the vicinity
Correct Answer
D. To enable other officers to quickly apprehend a suspect in the vicinity -
- 2.
Which is the best example of "poaching"?
- A.
A seizure of LSD by law enforcement officers
- B.
The theft of blood samples from a crime lab
- C.
The contamination of trace evidence at a crime scene
- D.
A hijacking of PCP from a crime scene by passers-by
Correct Answer
D. A hijacking of PCP from a crime scene by passers-by -
- 3.
In a burglary case, which location will probably provide the most valuable evidence?
- A.
Point of entry
- B.
Point of exit
- C.
Nearby pawnshops
- D.
Room from which the item was stolen
Correct Answer
A. Point of entry -
- 4.
Which is the best method of seizing a handgun as evidence?
- A.
Using two fingers to hold the grip
- B.
Sticking a pencil through the trigger area
- C.
Inserting a ball point pen into the barrel
- D.
Picking it up with a cloth handkerchief
Correct Answer
A. Using two fingers to hold the grip -
- 5.
Which people should be included in a neighborhood canvass? I. Victims of the crime II. Nearby residents III. Store employees
- A.
I, II
- B.
II, III
- C.
I, II, III
- D.
II
Correct Answer
B. II, III -
- 6.
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
- A.
I
- B.
I, II
- C.
II, III
- D.
I, II, III
Correct Answer
B. I, II -
- 7.
The term BOLO is closely associated with the practice of issuing a flash description
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
The CYMBL rule applies to guidelines officers should follow in securing a crime scene
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
A police officer arriving at a crime scene may enlist the aid of a civilian to protect physical evidence until other officers arrive
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
An officer finding a body at a crime scene must make a precursory determination of the cause of death
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
The first officer to arrive at a crime scene has the duty of determining if a crime victim is dead
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 12.
The preliminary investigation begins at the moment an officer receives a radio call to go to a crime scene
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
A good investigator should develop the ability to write down and record information after a thorough investigation of a scene
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
As it is learned, not laterRate this question:
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- 14.
An investigator's _______ are his or her most important personal and readily available record of the crime scene search
- A.
Field notes
- B.
Notebook
- C.
Diagrams
- D.
Evidence log
Correct Answer
A. Field notes -
- 15.
When first encountering a witness or victim, the best question to ask is __________
- A.
"What happened?"
- B.
Specifics related to the crime
- C.
Where they were at the time of the crime
- D.
"Who is responsible?"
Correct Answer
A. "What happened?" -
- 16.
When developing a note-taking system, officers should use "shorthand" to increase the speed in which they can conduct interviews and record details
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 17.
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.
- A.
Field interview cards
- B.
The CYMBL method
- C.
Flash descriptions
- D.
Field notes
Correct Answer
A. Field interview cards -
- 18.
Crime scene notes must be compiled and entered into report form before being destroyed
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
They are evidence and must be stored in a safe placeRate this question:
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- 19.
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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 20.
The _______ is the backbone of the criminal prosecution process
- A.
Official police report
- B.
Investigator
- C.
Preservation of evidence
- D.
Confession
Correct Answer
A. Official police report -
- 21.
The police report should be factual, thorough, to the point, and contain the opinions of the investigator
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
No opinions or hearsayRate this question:
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- 22.
In writing the narrative section of the report, the officer should be concerned with two basic items:
- A.
Presentation
- B.
Diction
- C.
Accuracy
- D.
Factual statements
- E.
Grammar
- F.
Critical thinking
- G.
Thoroughness
Correct Answer(s)
A. Presentation
B. Diction -
- 23.
As a rule, the most effective report presentation is a(n) _________
- A.
Chronological narrative
- B.
Fact-based account
- C.
Structured report
- D.
Accurate and objective account
Correct Answer
A. Chronological narrative -
- 24.
An effective report avoids the use of active voice
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 25.
Obtaining information from victims, witnesses, or bystanders is more demanding than recording conversations at a crime scene.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 26.
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.
- A.
Initial complaint
- B.
Report summary
- C.
Fact sheet
- D.
Investigators report
Correct Answer
A. Initial complaint -
- 27.
The _______ incorporates the who, what, when where, how and (sometimes) why of the case
- A.
Initial complaint
- B.
Report summary
- C.
Fact sheet
- D.
Supplemental report
Correct Answer
D. Supplemental report -
- 28.
The _______ is considerably longer than the initial complaint because it goes into much greater detail on pertinent aspects of the case
- A.
Report narrative
- B.
Report summary
- C.
Fact sheet
- D.
Supplemental report
Correct Answer
D. Supplemental report -
- 29.
The principal requirements to admit a photograph into evidence are ________ and ___________
- A.
Relevance
- B.
Authentication
- C.
Admissability
- D.
Accuracy
- E.
Timeliness
- F.
Valuable
Correct Answer(s)
A. Relevance
B. Authentication -
- 30.
The most important requirement to admit a photograph into evidence is relevance
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
authenticationRate this question:
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- 31.
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
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
There can never be too many picturesRate this question:
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- 32.
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
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Reverse order
1. General view
2. Medium range view
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- 33.
The _______ view is a sweeping view of the crime scene area
- A.
General
- B.
Close up
- C.
Medium range
- D.
Panoramic
Correct Answer
A. General -
- 34.
The medium range view should be taken at a distance no greater than ____ feet away from the subject or item being photographed
- A.
10
- B.
15
- C.
20
- D.
30
- E.
25
Correct Answer
C. 20 -
- 35.
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.
- A.
General
- B.
Close up
- C.
Medium range
- D.
Panoramic
Correct Answer
C. Medium range -
- 36.
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
- A.
10
- B.
15
- C.
20
- D.
5
- E.
12
Correct Answer
D. 5 -
- 37.
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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
At least 2Rate this question:
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- 38.
35mm photographs are still accepted by courts as the best photographic evidence
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
digital images are the normRate this question:
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- 39.
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
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
6
- E.
10
Correct Answer
D. 6 -
- 40.
The best source of lighting at a crime scene when available is natural lighting
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
For good quality photos artificial lighting is requiredRate this question:
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- 41.
When introducing a marker (measuring devide) into a photograph you should always take two pictures. One with it and one without it.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 42.
Regarding the admissability of photographic evidence, a ________ photograph is one that relates to and makes a substantive contribution to the speciific case in question.
- A.
Material
- B.
Relevant
- C.
Prejudicial
- D.
Competent
Correct Answer
A. Material -
- 43.
Regarding the admissability of photographic evidence, a ________ photograph also applies to the matter in question and is used to support testimony.
- A.
Material
- B.
Relevant
- C.
Prejudicial
- D.
Competent
Correct Answer
B. Relevant -
- 44.
Three types of distortion have generally been common in crime scene photographs:
- A.
Incorrect point of view
- B.
Perspective
- C.
Misrepresentation of tone or color
- D.
Printing errors
- E.
Ghosting effect
- F.
Negative impression
- G.
Non-relevancy
- H.
Camera flare
Correct Answer(s)
A. Incorrect point of view
B. Perspective
C. Misrepresentation of tone or color -
- 45.
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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 46.
The ________ is drawn from information contained on the rough sketch and should accurately reflect all measurements indicated on the rough sketch
- A.
Finished sketch
- B.
Dimensional template
- C.
Scale drawing
- D.
Scene portrayal
Correct Answer
A. Finished sketch -
- 47.
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.
- A.
Coordinate method
- B.
Triangulation method
- C.
Cross-projection method
- D.
Line-point method
Correct Answer
A. Coordinate method -
- 48.
The ________ is a bird's-eye view of the scene that uses fixed objects from which to measure.
- A.
Coordinate method
- B.
Triangulation method
- C.
Cross-projection method
- D.
Line-point method
Correct Answer
B. Triangulation method -
- 49.
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.
- A.
Coordinate method
- B.
Triangulation method
- C.
Cross-projection method
- D.
Line-point method
Correct Answer
C. Cross-projection method -
- 50.
In taking field notes about a murder victim's gunshot wounds, which detail should an officer omit?
- A.
Type of gun used
- B.
Location of any wounds
- C.
Accompanying bruising
- D.
Description of wounds
Correct Answer
A. Type of gun used -
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