Criminal Investigation - Test 3 Flashcards
What are the reasons for searching during booking?
Safety, eliminate suicide risk and prevent in custody death, security at facility, and safeguard of prisoner’s personal property.
When can a male search a female?
In case of an emergency.
If searching two people, each of the opposite sex, what step should you take?
conduct search out of view of the opposite sex.
What is the benefit of entering all the data you collect into the system?
It can be used for future investigations.
How many files do the NCIC/TCIC database contained?
10.
What are the files contained in the NCIC/NCIC database?
Article, boat, canadian warrant, computerized criminal history (CCH), gun, license plate, missing person, securities, vehicle, wanted person (warrants).
Can information about airplanes be found in the NCIC/TCIC databases?
NO.
What are the four steps to taking care of an injured suspect?
Call for medical assistance, Contact SGT, CSI (photo offender / Officer), Write report / UOF report
What can be enhanced or diminished by an Officers demeanor and appearance in court?
Officers reputation
What four precautions at a crime scene do officers take that culminate in a trial?
handling of evidence, interviews, completeness / accuracy of reports, detailed case preparation
If an officer uses notes while preparing for testimony, what must happen with those notes?
They are submitted as evidence and are subject to cross examination
How can an officer make a good impression when entering court and taking the stand?
Approach w/ confidenceoWalk directly to stand and prepare to take oath
Do NOT look at judge, jury, or accused
GRAB MY EARSo
Follow the prosecutor’s direction
How does one take the oath?
look at the person giving the oathoKeep RIGHT hand at SHOULDER level, fingers extended, until oath completeoProsecutor will say be seated and ask for name, occupation, and Dept.
How high should one raise their RIGHT hand during the administration of the oath?
SHOULDER
What examination method is it when the prosecutor elicits the facts from the officer?
DIRECT
What do you do if the Judge rules “Sustained”?
you CANNOT answer
17.What do you do if the Judge rules “Overruled”?
you MAY answer the question
What examination method is it when the defense counsel asks questions?
CROSS
What examination method is it when the prosecutor asks the witness to clarify statements made during cross examination?
REDIRECT
What examination method is it when the defense counsel may further question a witness after redirect examination by a prosecutor?
Recross examination
What is the order of examination methods?
Direct, Cross, Redirect, Recross
What are 5 principles of Witnessmanship?
Honesty, Brevity, Clarity, Objectivity, Emotional Control
Should officers only answer questions they are qualified to answer?
Yes, only answer what you are qualified to answer
What does “I don’t know” mean in court?
Does NOT mean ignorance, only facts were not observed directly.
What does “I don’t remember” mean in court?
witness is unsure
What does INVOCATION OF RULE mean?
Officer / witness to leave courtroom, stay close, and not discuss case w/otherwitness or juror, and after testifying leave the courtroom again
What are four defense tactics.
Offensive, Condescending, Friendly, Badgering / Belligerent
What defensive tactic, “rapid-fire questioning intended to confuse witness”?
OFFENSIVE
What defensive tactic, “point of ridicule in an effort to give the impression that the witness is inept”?
CONDENCENDING
What defensive tactic, “lulls witness into a false sense of security.”?
FRIENDLY
What defensive tactic, “intended to provoke to lose emotional control.”
Badgering / Belligerent
Describe The Objection “Pause”
When the Defense attorney asks a question, pause long enough to give the prosecutor time to object.
If objection is made, remain silent for judge to rule
What is the value of a properly prepared case folder?
prevent duplication of workoproves efficiency on part of officer useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury ID’s weakness of case
What are items included in the case folder?
All reports (offense, supplement) Witness and victim statementsoVoluntary confessions Supporting evidence reports (forensics, finger print cards)oOther information (pictures, warrants)
What are 3 items included in a summary?
case facts
legality of arrest and seizure of evidence
names of witnesses and nature of testimony
