Crime Scene Investigations

Question 1

(Crime Scene Investigations) When a supervisor arrives on scene of a major crime, will he assume responsibility for evaluating circumstances and directing, coordinating the efforts of those officer assigned?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

(Crime Scene Investigations) A detective should be requested for what (10) circumstances?

Answer 2

1. Burglaries over $50,000
2. Larcenies over $75,000
3. Homicides
4. Questionable Deaths
5. Major Robberies
6. Sexual Assaults
7. Kidnaps
8. Extortions
9. Elder/Child Abuse
10. Other crimes where investigators or detectives should assist with follow-up investigations
    OR
    -Suspect/Victim is considered to be high-profile
    -Of media interest
    -LVMPD employee or other law enforcement

Question 3

(Crime Scene Investigations) If a crime involves a dignitary or politician, who will be notified?

Answer 3

• Organized Crime Bureau

- Criminal Intel Section

Question 4

(Crime Scene Investigations) What (2) events will violent crimes be requested to the scene to begin the preliminary investigations and brief the responding homicide section personnel?

Answer 4

1. Homicides
2. Fire Deaths
   * If the crime was gang related then Gangs will conduct the preliminary investigation of the homicide*

Question 5

(Crime Scene Investigations) What (3) events will violent crimes be requested to the scene to begin the preliminary investigations and brief the responding FIT section personnel?

Answer 5

1. OIS
2. In-Custody Death
3. All Deadly Use of Force

Question 6

(Crime Scene Investigations) In an OIS, In-Custody Death or Deadly Use of Force, who will set up red crime scene tape to protect the inner perimeter?

Answer 6

FIT

Regardless of rank, all personnel MUST obtain authorization from FIT to enter the red crime scene tape

Question 7

(Crime Scene Investigations) “It is vital that the _____________ is completely and accurately filled out, as this is the only record of personnel at a crime scene”

Answer 7

Major Incident Log

Question 8

(Crime Scene Investigations) The Watch Commander MAY or WILL be notified by the area Sergeant with the details of all major incidents/scenes.

Answer 8

WILL

Question 9

(Crime Scene Investigations) If a CSI are requested to respond to a crime scene, who will be responsible for properly booking and sealing all evidence from the actual crime scene?

Answer 9

The CSI except for misdemeanor offenses or if an officer physically handled any piece evidence, to keep the chain of custody

Question 10

(Crime Scene Investigations) If evidence is found at a second location and CSI has already impounded evidence at the originally scene, who will be responsible for impounding the evidence at the second scene?

Answer 10

The finding officer

except for homicides and if the CSI unit deems necessary for the best interest of the case that they would impound

Question 11

(Crime Scene Investigations) During all suicides, overdoses, natural or accidental deaths, who will notify the Corner’s Office?

Answer 11

Patrol