70.1, Evidence Flashcards
A/an ____________ is defined as a step-by-step inquiry into the circumstances of an incident to establish facts.
Investigation
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
What are the six objectives of law enforcement investigations?
1) Determine what crime has been committed, if any
2) Identify and secure evidence
3) Identify the suspect
4) Locate the suspect
5) Apprehend the suspect
6) Crime broadcast
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 1)
During the __________ period of an investigation, personnel need to render/obtain medical aid, if necessary, and provide necessary protection for all people at or responding to the scene.
Preservation of life
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
How should a crime scene boundary initially be defined?
The boundary should be twice the distance from the center of the scene to the farthest known piece of evidence.
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 1)
Crime scene securement tape __________ (should/shall) be used for establishing the actual crime scene boundaries.
Should
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
Unless otherwise directed by a supervisor, the _________ should be the custodian of evidence and assume security responsibilities.
Investigating officer
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
In the event an arrest is made, only the ___________ should interrogate or advise the suspect of Miranda warnings.
Investigating officer
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
True or False: juveniles who are arrested must be advised of their rights regardless of questioning.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
True or False: investigators are required to retain field notes used to complete the formal investigative report.
False
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
True or False: case law requires all audio recordings of interviews and interrogations to be preserved for trial.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
True or False: evidence gathered during an administrative investigation shall be treated the same as evidence gathered during a criminal investigation.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
_________ evidence is presented orally or in deposition form by a witness or suspect.
Testimonial
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
__________ evidence includes documents that are handwritten, printed, photocopied, etc., as well as most forms of tangible expression, such as a movie, photograph, or tape recording.
Documentary
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
__________ evidence includes all tangible objects, substances, prints, and impressions that have a relevant bearing on the case and aid an investigator or court with arriving at an opinion or conclusion.
Physical
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
What are the five basic criteria for the evaluation of physical evidence?
1) Relevancy
2) Identifiable
3) Legally obtained
4) Continuity
5) Integrity
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 2)
If approached in a _______ manner, many private organizations will cooperate with handing over evidence without a subpoena or warrant.
Tactful
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
___________ evidence, if found to be true, proves a fact from which an inference of the existence of another fact may be drawn.
Circumstantial
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
A _________ is defined as a deduction of fact that may logically and reasonably be drawn from another fact or group of facts established by the evidence.
Inference
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
True or False: facts can only be proven by direct evidence.
False
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
___________ evidence, if found to be true, establishes a fact without the necessity of an inference.
Direct
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
During the investigation of any crime or accident, CHP personnel ___________ (should/shall) preserve all available evidence.
Shall
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
A ____________ is a planned and coordinated, legal search of a crime scene to locate physical evidence, suspects, or witnesses to the crime under investigation.
Crime scene search
HPM 70.1, Chapter 3
The number of ___________ should usually be limited to prevent the destruction of evidence and complication of future court proceedings.
Searchers
HPM 70.1, Chapter 3
Before searching a scene, investigator(s) should assemble and brief the searchers in what location?
A location outside the area to be searched
HPM 70.1, Chapter 3