4 Phases of Crim. Inv.

Question 1

Define Investigation

Answer 1

DETAILED & OBJECTIVE inquiry to ascertain truth about event, situation, individual

Question 2

Four phases of investigation

Answer 2

Analysis, Programming, Fact Finding, Verification & Evaluation

Question 3

source of allegation; crime committed?; elements of crime; jurisdiction?; database inquiries; consider motives, judgement

Answer 3

Analysis

Question 4

ID and prioritize investigative steps; plan should be flexible/informal

Answer 4

Programming

Question 5

Reactive ways to receive criminal info

Answer 5

Base security, command notification, other agencies, other NCIS offices

Question 6

Proactive ways to receive criminal info

Answer 6

Sources; V, W, S in unrelated matter, walk ins, acquaintances, agent observation

Question 7

What are the three keys to resolve criminal allegation?

Answer 7

Physical Evidence, Witnesses, Confessions

Question 8

An initial investigative plan (IP) must be submitted within 72 hours to NCISHQ for what kind of investigation?

Answer 8

Director’s Special Interest (DSI) case

Question 9

What should be determined during the Analysis phase of a criminal investigation

Answer 9

Jurisdiction

Question 10

During the programming phase, an agent has 3 working days of opening an investigation to develop a written…

Answer 10

Investigative Plan (IP)

Question 11

You will conduct interviews and take written statements during which phase of a criminal investigation

Answer 11

Fact-Finding

Question 12

Execute investigative plan (interviews, interrogations, written statements, examining records, alibi & exculpatory info., utilizing investigative tools, database inquiries, securing testimony, etc.)

Answer 12

Fact-Finding Phase

Question 13

Info & evidence checked for accuracy/authenticity; resolve conflicting info; testimonial evidence; Review IP to confirm all leads completed

Answer 13

Verification & Evaluation