14. Criminal Investigations Flashcards
‘Question 8 of 25 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
In regards to crime scene search patterns, the “_____________” was given as “among the most effective for outside searches.
Quadrant (or Sector) Search
Circular (Spiral or Concentric) Search
Area Search
Strip Search
Strip Search
Review: BPOC (32.30) Strip search (thorough): This method, in both the double and single form, is among the most effective for outside searches. Stakes and lines are useful in setting up lanes. Natural landmarks may be used as borders.
Question 12 of 25 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
“Wet evidence” such as ____________ must be allowed to dry before packaging to prevent rotting. It should be packaged in a paper bag to avoid purification.
None listed
hair, bloodstains, mud
semen stains, fingerprints, bloodstains
bloodstains, semen stains, mud
bloodstains, semen stains, mud
Review: BPOC (32.41) Packaging: Wet evidence, such as bloodstains, semen stains, mud and such, must be allowed to dry before packaging to prevent rotting
Question 16 of 25 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
Which of the following would be considered to be a “goal” of criminal investigation?
to legally gather evidence that identifies the suspect
to determine if a crime has been committed
to recover stolen property
all are goals of criminal investigation
all are goals of criminal investigation
Review: BPOC (32.3) The ultimate goal of any criminal investigation is to determine, to the extent possible, the truth about how a crime occurred. The goals are: To determine if a crime has been committed. To legally obtain information and evidence to identify the person(s) responsible for committing the crime. To legally arrest the suspect(s). To recover any and all stolen property. To present the best case possible to the prosecutor.
Question 19 of 25 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
The “Crime Scene Search” is a planned and coordinated legal search of a crime scene to locate physical evidence or witnesses to the crime under investigation. Which of the following were listed as purposes of the search?
To determine if a crime was committed.
All are true
To determine who, how, when, and why the crime was committed.
To determine what crime has been committed and establish elements of the offense.
Review: BPOC (32.28) The objectives in conducting a search of a crime scene are to aid in the following: Can help establish that a crime has been committed. (i.e., identify the type of crime and establish the elements of the crime.) Can be used to place the suspect at the scene (i.e., shoe impressions may match those of a known suspect in the community.) Can be used to eliminate persons, such as through DNA testing. Can cause suspects confronted with physical evidence to confess the crime Witness’s testimony can be supported with physical evidence. Can help establish where the crime was committed? How the crime was committed (M.O.)? Why the crime was committed (motive)? When the crime was committed?
All are true
Review: BPOC (32.28) The objectives in conducting a search of a crime scene are to aid in the following: Can help establish that a crime has been committed. (i.e., identify the type of crime and establish the elements of the crime.) Can be used to place the suspect at the scene (i.e., shoe impressions may match those of a known suspect in the community.) Can be used to eliminate persons, such as through DNA testing. Can cause suspects confronted with physical evidence to confess the crime Witness’s testimony can be supported with physical evidence.
Can help establish where the crime was committed?
How the crime was committed (M.O.)?
Why the crime was committed (motive)?
When the crime was committed?
Question 21 of 25 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
The ____________ sketch is useful when no camera is available.
detailed
projective
schematic
perspective
Review: Perspective sketch - three dimensional: Objects are drawn in such a way as to show them as they appear to the eye with reference to relative distance or depth. This sketch is useful when no camera is available or the condition of the scene is such that a photograph would not be illustrative.
perspective
Review: Perspective sketch - three dimensional: Objects are drawn in such a way as to show them as they appear to the eye with reference to relative distance or depth. This sketch is useful when no camera is available, or the condition of the scene is such that a photograph would not be illustrative.
Question 22 of 25 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
The preliminary investigation is said to end
when the patrol officer completes all the work possible at that time.
only when the case cannot be brought to a successful conclusion.
as soon as the crime is verified.
only when the suspect is arrested.
when the patrol officer completes all the work possible at that time.
Question 25 of 25 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
The “Three Tools of the Criminal Investigator” as given by the BPOC are:
Information, Intelligence, Communication
Intelligence, Science, Communication
Information, Instrumentation, Interviewing
Information, Instrumentation, Intelligence
Information, Instrumentation, Interviewing
