AUC 317 CRIME SCENE OPERATIONS

Question 0

Subsequent re-entry by investigators, after F.D. units leave the scene, to determine the
cause and origin may require an administrative search warrant. This can be avoided how?

Answer 0

This
administrative warrant requirement is eliminated if F.D. units maintain control of the scene
until the fire marshals arrival.

Question 1

True or false
The fire scene
becomes a crime scene if Battalion Chief declare the fire to be incendiary (intentionally set).

Answer 1

False

Fire Marshal

Question 2

__________________ Evidence:
Something that by itself does not prove a direct fact, but shows that a condition
did exist that would lend itself to the occurrence of such an incident. Examples
would be the removal of stock prior to the fire or the discovery of an accelerant
container not indigenous, etc.

Answer 2

Circumstantial

Question 3

INFO CARD

1. If a civilian is being threatened with bodily harm or is being assaulted, members may intervene,
   consistent with their personal safety, to assist to the victim. The Police Department must be
   notified immediately.
2. If a past crime has been reported or observed, (e.g. a thief has stolen a woman’s pocketbook
   and is running down the street) members shall provide first aid/assistance to the victim and
   notify Police Department.
3. If a crime in progress involving an armed perpetrator is reported or observed, member
   must exercise utmost restraint and should not intervene. The Police Department must be
   notified immediately.
4. This policy applies to all members of the Uniformed Force EXCEPT those members of the
   Bureau of Fire Investigation who are sworn Police Officers. These members shall respond
   to observed or reported criminal acts in accordance with established practice and
   procedures for Police Officers.

Answer 3

.

Question 4

True or false

Members operating at the scene should realize there are liabilities involved in
discarding potential evidence (out windows, etc.) during the course of operations or
overhauling.

Answer 4

False. No liabilities

Members operating at the scene should realize there are no liabilities involved in
discarding potential evidence (out windows, etc.) during the course of operations or
overhauling. As professionals we should strive to assist marshals in their investigation by
relaying these details to facilitate reconstruction of the scene and the proper placement of
potential evidence.