Medicolegal Death Investigation

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Chapters 1,2 & 3
Geberth

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1.

Briefly describe the first officer’s general duties upon arrival at a crime scene.
2.

Briefly describe the first officer’s specific duties upon arrival at a crime scene.
3.

The three basic principles involved in the intiation of an effective homicide investigation are:
4.

What should you always remember?
5.

When utilizing uniform officers to transport a suspect. You should do what?
6.

The responsibilities of the first officer's duties are broken down to three pecific duties which are:
7.

How should an officer handle the news media at the crime scene?
8.

List and explain the five components of Practical Homicide Investigation.
9.

Homicide investigation is a profound duty with awesome responsiblities. It requires the professional homicide detective to develop an understanding of the dynamics of human behavior as well as the essential details of professional investigation. This is known as Veron J. Geberth's personal perspective.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
10.

The investigation of a homicide usally starts at the point where the body is originally found. This location is referred to as the:
- A.
  
  Scene
- B.
  
  Secondary scene
- C.
  
  Primary crime scene
- D.
  
  Incident location
- E.
  
  Physical crime scen
Correct Answer
C. Primary crime scene
11.

At the crime scene, what constitue physical evidence?
- A.
  
  Weapons
- B.
  
  Broken glass / Blood Stains
- C.
  
  Footprints / Fingerprints
- D.
  
  Hair / cigar butts / empty drink glass
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
12.

The crime scene, especially in homicide cases, is proof that a crime has been committed. It often contains many or all of the elements of the corpus delicti.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
13.

At the crime scene, Once an item has been moved it can easy just to put it back where you found it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Fasle
Correct Answer
B. Fasle
14.

At the crime scene you should confirm what?
- A.
  
  The victims race
- B.
  
  The victims gender
- C.
  
  The victims name and Date of birth
- D.
  
  The victim is dead
- E.
  
  The victims Hieght and weight
Correct Answer
D. The victim is dead
15.

The officer makes assessment to determine the boundaries. They should clear the _________________ area possible.

Correct Answer
Largest
16.

Make a quick objective evaluation of the scene based on the following:
- A.
  
  Location of body
- B.
  
  Presence of evidence
- C.
  
  Eyewitnesses statesments
- D.
  
  Presence of natural boundaries (a room, a house, a hallway, etc.)
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
17.

You should conduct and process all death investigations as if they were homicide cases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Medicolegal Death Investigation

Briefly describe the first officer’s general duties upon arrival at a crime scene.

Briefly describe the first officer’s specific duties upon arrival at a crime scene.

The three basic principles involved in the intiation of an effective homicide investigation are:

What should you always remember?

When utilizing uniform officers to transport a suspect. You should do what?

The responsibilities of the first officer's duties are broken down to three pecific duties which are:

How should an officer handle the news media at the crime scene?

List and explain the five components of Practical Homicide Investigation.

The investigation of a homicide usally starts at the point where the body is originally found. This location is referred to as the:

At the crime scene, what constitue physical evidence?

The crime scene, especially in homicide cases, is proof that a crime has been committed. It often contains many or all of the elements of the corpus delicti.

At the crime scene, Once an item has been moved it can easy just to put it back where you found it.

At the crime scene you should confirm what?

The officer makes assessment to determine the boundaries. They should clear the _________________ area possible.

Make a quick objective evaluation of the scene based on the following:

You should conduct and process all death investigations as if they were homicide cases.