701 Crime Scene Duties Flashcards
.03 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
B.In order for to be effectively used by the Investigator and the prosecutor, its presence must be recognized by the officers at or near the crime scene.
A. Physical evidence
B. Officer testimony
C. Written testimony
D. Fingerprints
A
.04 DIMENSIONS OF A CRIME SCENE
B.While it is entirely possible the dimensions of a crime scene will be large, there are usually priority areas readily apparent to the trained officer/UEDI or Crime Scene Unit Investigator which should be given immediate ________.
A. Consideration
B. Protection
C. Access
D. Limitations
B
.05 COMMAND / SUPERVISORY OFFICERS’ CRIME SCENE RESPONSIBILITIES A. Command Officers
2.Make periodic checks of ______ crime scenes to ensure proper procedures are being followed.
A. Homicide
B. Violent
C. Major
D. Significant
C
.06 OFFICERS/UEDIs’ GENERAL CRIME SCENE DUTIES
A. Officer(s) Assigned to Crime Scene
8. Secure and protect the crime scene and any physical evidence by preventing unauthorized persons from entering the crime scene area. Officers should pay particular attention to items which may contain ____ evidence.
A. Trace
B. Latent
C. Circumstantial
D. DNA
D
.06 OFFICERS/UEDIs’GENERAL CRIME SCENE DUTIES
10. Locate, identify, and interview the complainant and witnesses: a.Officers should utilize __________, Neighborhood canvas Form, on any preliminary criminal investigation where witnesses are likely to be present, or at the direction of a supervisor or follow-up unit personnel.
A. SAPD Form #2110
B. SAPD Form #2010
C. SAPD Form #2000
D. SAPD Form #2111
B
.06 OFFICERS/UEDIs’GENERAL CRIME SCENE DUTIES
- When an officer must handle evidence to protect it from loss, destruction, contamination, or for the victim to receive proper medical treatment, the officer takes custody of the evidence, and
- Protects the item from loss or unnecessary ________
A. Processing
B. Handling
C. Marking
D. Transferring
B
.06 OFFICERS/UEDIs’GENERAL CRIME SCENE DUTIES
- When an officer must handle a firearm as evidence at a crime scene either prior to the arrival of UEDI/Crime Scene Unit Investigators or because they are not available, the officer:
d. Records the exact location of recovery, ______ of the firearm, and marks it with his initials;
A. Caliber
B. Model
C. Serial number
D. Condition
D
.06 OFFICERS/UEDIs’GENERAL CRIME SCENE DUTIES
B. UEDI/Crime Scene Unit Investigator Assigned to Crime Scene:
1. Upon arrival, immediately surveys the crime scene to determine:
c. At a major crime scene, UEDIs must receive approval and direction from the ____________ Supervisor or the follow up unit investigator assigned to the crime scene prior to processing the scene.
A. Crime Scene Unit
B. Follow Up Unit
C. Shift
D. Unit Command
A
.06 OFFICERS/UEDIs’GENERAL CRIME SCENE DUTIES
C. Follow-Up Unit Detective Assigned to Crime Scene
3. Assesses the _________ to determine if their presence in the crime scene area is necessary
A. Victim
B. Crime scene
C. Witness(es)
D. Arrested person
B
.07 OFFICERS/UEDIs’ SPECIFIC CRIME SCENE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Homicide and/or violent crime scenes
3. A Patrol Division Supervisor will assign a Patrol Officer to complete SAPD Form_____, Crime Scene Personnel Log.- to document all personnel entering the crime scene.
A. 3130
B. 5230
C. 4130
D. 6030
C
.07 OFFICERS/UEDIs’ SPECIFIC CRIME SCENE RESPONSIBILITIES:7. Before moving the victim’s body, the officers/UEDIs
a. Make note of the original position of the victim; and
b. Request the Crime Scene Unit Investigator photograph and take necessary _________ of the crime scene.
A. Fingerprints
B. DNA samples
C. Videos
D. Measurements
D
.07 OFFICERS/UEDIs’ SPECIFIC CRIME SCENE RESPONSIBILITIES
B. Crime Scenes Where Video Recordings Are Made:
1. VHS Recording Devices and Digital Recdrding Devices
b. Crime Scene Unit Investigator Assigned
(I) Takes custody of the master video recording if the crime is a(n) _________ incident;
A. Officer shooting
B. Critical
C. Family violence
D. Life-threatening
D
.03 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
A.The scene of any crime is physical evidence in itself. However, the best physical evidence is normally found at or near the site of the most critical action taken by the criminal against the _____________.
A. Victim or weapon
B. Victim or witness(es)
C. Property or victim
D. Property and witness(es)
C
