5/206.12 Crime Scene Investigations and Investigative Personnel Notifications

Question 1

When should a Patrol Investigations detective be requested to a crime scene?

Answer 1

• Burglaries over $50,000
• Larcenies over $75,000
• crimes related to series
• person related felonies
• Major robberies
• Kidnaps
• Extortions
• Homicide
• Questionable deaths
• Elder or child abuse/neglect
• Crimes where investigators or detectives should assist with follow-up investigations

Question 2

True or False

It is imperative that the first officers to arrive on a crime scene prevent the possibility of contamination or alteration of the crime and/or physical evidence present.

Answer 2

• True
• This responsibility includes the removal of all personnel, including officers, from within the perimeter of a crime scene area

Question 3

Who shall respond to the scene of all major incidents, and assume command from the ranking patrol officer at the scene?

Answer 3

The area sergeant or lieutenant

Question 4

The section conducting follow up to a crime will be notified when a suspect or victim meet what special criteria?

Answer 4

• Suspect or victim are considered high profile
• Suspect or victim are of media interest
• Suspect or victim are LVMPD employees
• Suspect or victim are law enforcement personnel from another jurisdiction

Question 5

When a crime involves a dignitary or politician what unit investigates the crime.

Answer 5

Organized Crime Detail

Criminal Intelligence section Lieutenant or designee