6.300 PROTECTING CRIME SCENES AND RENDERING AID

Question 1

It is the policy of this department to maintain a crime scene without changing its appearance, and to prevent the _______, _______, _________, _____________ of any physical evidence.

Answer 1

destruction, mutilation, concealment, or contamination

Question 2

Department members assigned to, or assuming control of a crime scene, will:(4)

Answer 2

1. immediately take steps to apprehend the suspect
2. care for any injured person(s)
3. detain witnesses
4. keep the area/premises secure and inaccessible to unauthorized persons and vehicles.

Question 3

A considerable degree of ________ and good judgment must be exercised to avoid alienating or driving away potential witnesses or other persons who may possess information of value to the investigation.

Answer 3

tact

Question 4

PROTECTING CRIME SCENES AND RENDERING AID

First-arriving officer will:(4)

Answer 4

1. Render first aid and summon medical assistance when responding to crimes against a person involving bodily injury.
2. Place yellow crime scene tape around the perimeter of the crime scene.
3. Remove all unauthorized persons, including officers, from the inner perimeter of the crime scene.
4. Ensure unauthorized vehicles do not enter the inner perimeter of the crime scene.

Question 5

___ _____ _____ ____ will be placed around crime scenes where an officer-involved shooting (OIS), incustody death, or use of deadly force incident has occurred.

Answer 5

Red crime scene tape

Question 6

All personnel, regardless of rank, must obtain authorization from a ___ ________ and a ___ ________/________ before entering red-taped crime scene areas.

Answer 6

FIT detective
CSI director/supervisor

Question 7

Each officer, regardless of rank, must have an ___________ ____ 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).

Answer 7

investigative need