Scene Investigation

Question 1

What are the three settings that affect your photos?
TJ

Answer 1

Aperture, ISO, and shutter speeds

Question 2

What is the cardinal rule?
TJ

Answer 2

Fill the frame, maximize the depth of field, and keep the film plane parallel

Question 3

What is the very first card that should be taken when taking photos at a crime scene?
TJ

Answer 3

Photo ID card which includes, the CC#, date, investigator name, and organization

Question 4

True or false: Different photo filters can alter the color of the photo and how much can be seen through the lens.
TJ

Answer 4

True

Question 5

non-jurisdictional (HC)

Answer 5

no coroner involvement - no scene concerns, clear natural death, next of kin notified/present, PCP wil certify death certificate

Question 6

jurisdictional (HC)

Answer 6

coroner involvement - illicit or inapprorpiate prescription drug use, suspicious scene findings, signs of trauma, lived and died alone

Question 7

dispatch call (HC)

Answer 7

from 911 center or facility

Question 8

This Act states that autopsy records cannot be released without the judges approval. If doing so, a fine up to $5,000 will be charged.
TJ

Answer 8

The Earnhardt Family Protection Act

Question 9

inital info (HC)

Answer 9

figure out if you need to go to the scene, gather as much information in first 15 minutes

Question 10

information from different entities (HC)

Answer 10

police, medical provider, EMS, gift of life

Question 11

DOA meaning (RC)

Answer 11

Dead on Arrival

Question 12

What is EMS’s main priority at a scene? (RC)

Answer 12

Their priority is to provide out-of-hospital urgent medical care and treat patients first and foremost

Question 13

What are the two purposes of an investigation? (RC)

Answer 13

1) determining the cause and manner of death
2)determining whether or not there is sufficient reason for the coroner to believe that the death may have resulted from a criminal act or criminal neglect of a person other than the deceased

Question 14

Give some examples of what makes a good report (RC)

Answer 14

it should be factual, accurate, clear, concise, complete, and timely

Question 15

What does CPR I/P (RC)

Answer 15

CPR in progress

Question 16

When driving to a scene, you only put the lights and sirens on for?
(TM)

Answer 16

If the evidence is at risk, if tolls are required, and if the scene is blocked.

Question 17

When conducting a scene walk through, what are some things you should be looking for?
(TM)

Answer 17

Weapons, drug paraphernalia, signs of trauma, etc…

Question 18

What are some things that get photographed at a death scene?
(TM)

Answer 18

The body, blood, trashcan contents, weapons, etc…

Question 19

What is some information gathered at the scene?
(TM)

Answer 19

Next of kin, last known alive, deceased demographics, recent trauma, etc…

Question 20

What are three main tips for death scene photography?
(TM)

Answer 20

Remember the photos tells a story, use the flash, and rules of thirds.

Question 21

first 6 components of a scene investigation? (12 total) (EMM)

Answer 21

1.dispatch call
2. initial information
3. scene response
4. arrival on scene
5. additional information
6. scene walk through

Question 22

last 6 components of the scene investigation? (EMM)

Answer 22

7. pronouncement of death
8. photography
9. body examination
10. medical record review
11. next of kin/interviews
12. next steps- can the cause of death be determined at scene

Question 23

what is the purpose of investigation?(EMM)

Answer 23

1. to determine cause and manner of death
2. determine whether the death is a result of a criminal act or neglect

Question 24

what do the following terms mean?
Class 1, class 2, class 3 (EMM)

Answer 24

class 1: emergency response (usually cardiac arrest)
class 2: less urgent
class 3: not urgent

Question 26

The purpose of an investigation shall be to determine…(RR)

Answer 26

The cause and manner of the death

Is there sufficient reason for the coroner to believe that the death may have resulted from a criminal act

Question 27

When is the right time to have light and Sirens going to a scene (RR)

Answer 27

When evidence is at risk
Toll roadways/scene blocked

Question 28

True or false should you ask for any other updates when arriving on a scene after just getting the information 15 minutes prior?(RR)

Answer 28

True

Question 29

When talking to family’s you should ask them about (RR)

Answer 29

Recent complaints/ concerns
Todays events
Past medical history
Funeral home decisions

Question 30

Before ensuring the security’s of the body at the funeral home you should?(RR)

Answer 30

Make sure no further information or test are needed.