What is the definition of ASSAULT?
An intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.
Is physical contact an element of an ASSAULT?
No, physical contact is not necessary for an assault.
What elements need to be present to have an assault?
Intentional act and apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact.
What constitutes Assault 1st Degree in Missouri?
Attempt to kill or knowingly causes or attempts to cause serious physical injury to another person.
What are the criteria for Assault 2nd Degree in Missouri?
- Attempts to kill or knowingly causes serious physical injury under sudden passion. 2. Attempts to cause or knowingly causes physical injury by deadly weapon. 3. Recklessly causes serious physical injury. 4. Recklessly causes physical injury while intoxicated. 5. Recklessly causes physical injury by firearm discharge. 6. Operates a vehicle recklessly causing injury to emergency vehicle operators.
What actions constitute Assault 3rd Degree in Missouri?
- Attempts to cause or recklessly causes physical injury. 2. Causes physical injury by deadly weapon with criminal negligence. 3. Purposely places another in apprehension of immediate physical injury. 4. Recklessly engages in conduct creating grave risk of death or serious injury. 5. Knowingly causes offensive contact. 6. Causes offensive contact with an incapacitated person.
What is the importance of the Five ‘W’ Approach in investigating assaults?
Who, What, When, Where, Why.
What three primary sources of evidence should be gathered in an assault investigation?
Victim, suspect, crime scene (including witnesses).
What are the primary responsibilities of the first-responding officer at a crime scene?
Attend to the victim, preserve evidence, secure and protect the crime scene, apprehend the offender if possible.
What is a crime scene?
A location where an illegal act took place and where physical evidence is retrieved.
What types of crime scenes exist?
Primary, secondary, and tertiary crime scenes.
What should the first responding officer do upon arriving at a crime scene?
Ensure safety, care for the injured, preserve evidence.
What is the goal of the evidence-collection stage?
To find, collect, and preserve all physical evidence that might serve to recreate the crime and identify the perpetrator.
What are some typical kinds of evidence found at a crime scene?
Trace evidence, impressions, body fluids, hair and fibers, weapons, written documents, electronic evidence.
What methods can be used to examine a crime scene?
Spiral, Parallel or Line, Zone, Grid.
What is the proper procedure for collecting blood evidence?
Use a cotton swab with distilled water, place the swab in an envelope or paper bag, ensure the swab is dry.
What precautions should be taken with firearms evidence?
Never submit a loaded gun, do not clean the firearm before submission, record serial number and other details.
When should the first responding officer document their actions?
Immediately after securing the scene and attending to victims.
True or False: Witnesses should be kept together to avoid collaboration of testimony.
False.
Fill in the blank: The first responding officer holds a tremendous amount of _______ for the crime scene.
responsibility.
What is the role of evidence in an investigation?
To recreate the crime and identify the perpetrator in a manner that will stand up in court.
What should be done if a weapon was moved at a crime scene?
Document what was moved and where.
What should be done to avoid contamination of a crime scene?
Clear directives and training for officers, quickly secure the scene, and document everything.
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1102 INFORMANTS17
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1105 Introduction to Basic Investigatio24
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CRIME SCENE PROCESSING15
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1108 Burglary, Trespassing Property14
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Property Damage Investigation15
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1109 Theft Investigation18
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