Crime Scene Examination Flashcards
A reconnaissance is an assessment providing information allowing you to make or formulate what 3 things?
- A preliminary reconstruction.
- An appreciation.
- A plan of action.
A reconstruction is a theory about what took place in a given area over a relevant period of time and how it is likely to have happened. It is formed by logically piecing together all information gained from examination and enquiry.
True or False.
True.
Define Modus Operandi.
Is the lat interim meaning Method of Operation.
This relates to the personal signature or characteristic way of committing a crime.
In regards to the decontamination zone model what is the hot zone?
That part of the scene requiring examination and evidence collection.
In regards to the decontamination zone model what is the warm zone?
A transitional zone to enable scene examiners to put on and take off protective clothing, access equipment and process exhibits.
In regards to the decontamination zone model what is the cold zone?
A place within the outer cordon for meetings, meals, scene guards etc.
Exhibits should be packaged and sealed in the warm zone.
True or False
False they should be packaged in the hot zone.
When does contamination occur?
When material is added to an exhibit (eg animals or humans enter the scene).
Or through evidence collection and exhibit packaging.
Forensic material maybe of biological or physical nature.
Is this statement correct or incorrect?
Correct.
A reconnaissance is the preliminary inspection or survey made to get an overall picture of the scene without disturbed Ng the evidence.
True or False.
True.
Material collected at a crime scene can be contaminated when a scene searcher leaves traces on an exhibit.
True or False?
True.
Contamination may occur when forensic material is added to an exhibit post incident.
True or False?
True.
Trace evidence cannot be seen by the human eye.
True or False?
False.
An immediate statement taken in circumstances where you believe the victim may die:
Select one:
A. Must be signed in order to be admissible.
B. Must be made in the presence off a medical officer who confirms they believe the death of the victim is imminent.
C. May be admissible if not signed.
C. May be admissible if not signed.
The briefing and handover to the O/C Investigation by the OC of the initial incident must include information about:
A. What has not been done.
B. What needs to be done.
C. What action has been taken.
D. What has occurred.
A, B, C, And D.
