Chapter 9 - Crime Scene Inv. - Unit 1- Lesson 3

Question 1

Identify who to question at a crime scene:

Answer 1

identify all the people involved, including complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects. Document the names, dates of birth, genders, races, addresses, and telephone numbers of all people involved.

Question 2

Explain the process for separating victims, witnesses, and suspects

Answer 2

you must keep victims, complainants, and witnesses separated. Ideally, they should be far enough apart so that they cannot hear or see each other. Tell them not to talk to each other or discuss the incident with anyone until after you complete their interview.

Question 3

When injured people are at the scene:

Answer 3

• If you provide first aid use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Who hit you?
• What did the suspect use to hit you?
• Where were you hit?
• Where were you standing when you were hit?
• When were you hit?
• How were you hit?
• Why were you hit?