2nd test

Question 1

what is the first step in processing a crime scene?

Answer 1

securing it

Question 2

who secures the crime scene

Answer 2

the first officer to arrive at the scene

Question 3

what does the responding officer need to do to set boundaries

Answer 3

set up crime scene tap or use saw horses as well as clear unauthorized people

Question 4

who are unauthorized people

Answer 4

press, eyewitnesses, spectators, family, neighbors, victims, and criminals

Question 5

who are authorized people

Answer 5

police, CSI, EMTs, Paramedics, firefighters, medical examiners, and bomb squad

Question 6

what is the second step in processing a crime scene

Answer 6

recording the scene

Question 7

what steps do you do to record a crime scene

Answer 7

photograph, sketch, and take notes

Question 8

photographing a scene

Answer 8

different angles and close ups of evidence allowing them to see crime scene even when its gone. weather can destroy evidence and everything

Question 9

sketching a scene

Answer 9

rough diagram of the scene which focuses on important stuff such as a bullet hole, gives you location and distance in reference to other things

Question 10

Notes in a scene

Answer 10

handwritten or voice recorded details of the scene, any objects, victims or interviews

Question 11

why is it important to have sketches and notes to go along with the crime scene photos

Answer 11

notes can describe the smells, sounds, temperature and anything through the senses. Pictures do not. sketching can focus on important part of scene where i a picture someone might look at something not important

Question 12

why do you need to do a “systematic” search of the crime scene?

Answer 12

this assures that all evidence is found and all areas are searched

Question 13

what are the common search methods

Answer 13

spiral, grid, line, and zone

Question 14

spiral search method

Answer 14

best for open spaces, best when solo or in a team

Question 15

grid search method

Answer 15

most common, set when working alone and if there is lots of evidence, best if there lots of clutter so you are thorough

Question 16

line search method

Answer 16

most often done with a partner, best when their is narrow spaces or a location that is naturally straight

Question 17

zone search method

Answer 17

best for when there is an area with multiple spaces, houses, stores, and vehicles, always done in teams

Question 18

what are things to keep in mind when collection evidence

Answer 18

1. its priority - wether or not you need to collect it first before it gets tampered
2. its relevance and importance to the case
3. select the correct packaging

Question 19

why is it necessary to package each piece of evidence separately?

Answer 19

to avoid cross examination

Question 20

what is the chain of custody?

Answer 20

a list of persons who came into possession of an item of evidence

Question 21

why is the chain of custody so important (2 things)

Answer 21

it upholds the integrity of the evidence and protects authenticity

Question 22

what does the chain of custody contain

Answer 22

description, date, location, time, initials, and tests performed

Question 23

when does the chain of custody start

Answer 23

begins at the crime scene and ends when the case is closed

Question 24

what are standard reference samples

Answer 24

samples taken from an area in close proximity to evidence, we compare to evidence and eliminate and “normal” substances

Question 25

what are reference samples

Answer 25

taken from a known source, compare to evidence to find a match

Question 26

why do we need standard and reference samples

Answer 26

we need them for comparison purposes

Question 27

what are two ways to submit evidence

Answer 27

personal delivery and mail

Question 28

what is personal delivery and what does it do

Answer 28

you bring it write to the person directly and they sign for it. keeps the chain of custody intact

Question 29

what is mail and what does it do

Answer 29

if there are no local labs around your area that can do what you needed to be done, you can mail it somewhere else.

Question 30

What are things not to do at a crime scene

Answer 30

eat, drink, smoke, apply make up, use the facilities, sneeze

Question 31

what safety precautions are taken at a crime scene

Answer 31

protective gear such as hazmat suits, double gloves, appropriate eye wear

Question 32

what are the legal considerations that crime scene investigators need to think about when responding to a crime?

Answer 32

to follow proper procedures, recorded right and follow proper order of procedure and the 4th amendment

Question 33

what are the four ways around the 4th ammendment

Answer 33

1. any state of emergency
2. immediate loss of evidence
3. an arrest
4. consent