6.300 PROTECTING CRIME SCENES AND RENDERING AID Flashcards
What is the primary objective of department members assigned to or assuming control of a crime scene?
To prevent the destruction, mutilation, concealment, or contamination of physical evidence.
What are the immediate steps that department members assigned to or assuming control of a crime scene should take?
Care for any injured person(s), detain witnesses, and keep the area/premises secure and inaccessible to unauthorized persons and vehicles.
A considerable degree of _______ and ____ ______ must be exercised to avoid alienating or driving away potential witnesses or other persons who may possess information of value to the investigation.
Tact and Good Judgement
What is the requirement for any officer to enter a crime scene or the perimeter of a crime scene before it has been assessed and documented by a crime scene analyst (CSA)?
a) All officers can enter the crime scene freely without restrictions.
b) Officers can enter if they have a legitimate investigative need and a justifiable and articulable reason, but mere curiosity is not sufficient.
c) Officers can enter only if they are of a high rank or supervisory position.
d) Officers can enter if they have been authorized by the police chief.
Officers can enter if they have a legitimate investigative need and a justifiable and articulable reason, but mere curiosity is not sufficient.
What are the duties of a first arriving officer on scene?
- Render first aid and summon medical assistance when responding to crimes against a person involving bodily injury.
- Place yellow crime scene tape around the perimeter of the crime scene.
- Remove all unauthorized persons, including officers, from the inner perimeter of the crime scene.
- Ensure unauthorized vehicles do not enter the inner perimeter of the crime scene.
Under what circumstances will red crime scene tape be placed around a crime scene area?
a) Red tape is used for any crime scene to secure the area.
b) Red tape is specifically used for officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths, or use of deadly force incidents.
c) Red tape is used for all crime scenes involving major crimes.
d) Red tape is used for routine crime scenes.
b) Red tape is specifically used for officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths, or use of deadly force incidents.
Who must personnel obtain authorization from before entering crime scene areas marked with red crime scene tape?
They must obtain authorization from a FIT detective and a CSI director/supervisor.
Who is responsible for placing the red crime scene tape after yellow crime scene tape has been placed?
Fit Supervisor or designee
