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****DIRECCTIVE 4.1 Flashcards

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  1. Who is responsible for protecting the scene of a crime
A
  1. All police department personnel, regardless of their rank or assignment.
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CRIME SCENE

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4.1

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  1. Who will have the primary responsibility and authority for the protection and security of all crime scenes
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  1. Patrol Operations
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  1. Who will have the primary responsibility and authority for the investigation and examination of all crime scenes
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  1. The agency with investigative jurisdiction
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  1. Prior to any search for evidence at a crime scene located on private property, what will be obtained.
  2. Who will have the responsibility to ensure it has been obtained.
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  1. A search warrant

2. An investigative unit supervisor.

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  1. Who will be the only personnel to search a crime scene for evidence and/or contraband.
  2. Unless what.
  3. Who will assign additional personnel
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  1. Only the assigned investigator and personnel from the Crime Scene Unit (CSU).
  2. Additional personnel are needed.
  3. They will be assigned by the investigative unit supervisor.
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  1. Once it has been determined that CSU will process a crime scene, what will happen;
  2. Why
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  1. All other evidence processing will stop,

2. to allow CSU to conduct a forensic processing of the scene.

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  1. The first police officer on a crime scene will:
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  1. Protect the entire scene and summon assistance.
  2. Render first aid.
  3. If possible question victim to find out who inflicted injury and what occurred.
  4. Notify police radio of conditions
  5. Detain all persons found at the scene
  6. Arrest perps at the scene
  7. Prevent anyone from touching or moving objects.
  8. Prevent anyone from entering the scene
  9. Maintain a crime scene log.
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  1. What is the very first thing the first police officer on a crime scene will do.
  2. How will the first officer do this.
  3. How big must the perimeter be.
  4. If there is doubt with the perimeter, what should you do.
A
  1. Protect the entire scene
  3. By establishing the perimeter of the scene
  4. Mark it with crime scene tape.
  5. The perimeter must be sufficient size to allow for proper investigation of the evidence
  6. Expand the perimeter.
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  1. When rendering first aid, what is the rule
  2. If the victim is transported to the hospital, what should the officer do.
  3. What should be used.
  4. What should not be used.
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  1. Where there is a possibility of life no matter how slight, have the victim/defendant transported to a hospital.
  2. Outline body position before removal if possible.
  3. Chalk
  4. Do not use indelible crayons, or markers.
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  1. Who will question the victim to find out who inflicted the injury and what occurred.
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  1. The first responding officer.
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  1. When the first responding officer on the scene detains persons found at the scene , what should he ensure.
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  1. To prevent unnecessary conversation among witnesses.

2. Record names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses.

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  1. Who will question suspects.
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  1. Personnel from the assigned investigative unit
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  1. When preventing anyone from moving or disturbing a crime scene, when will a motor vehicle ONLY be moved.
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  1. If it presents a hazard to public safety
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  1. What should police never record next to evidence found at a crime scene
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  1. Their name or badge number next to the evidence
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  1. Who are the only personnel allowed to enter a crime scene.
  2. Who is NOT permitted to enter a crime scene
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  1. Police officers necessary to safeguard the scene
  2. Police officers and fire rescue personnel transporting the injured.
  3. Investigative unit personnel
  4. Crime scene unit personnel
  5. The medical examiners officers
  6. Supervisory and command personnel NOT INVOLVED in the investigation WILL REMAIN outside of the crime scene
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  1. What will police use to maintain a written record of the scene
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  1. A crime scene log.
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  1. When is a crime scene log completed.
  2. Who is the completed crime scene log given to.
  3. What if additional crime scene log space is needed.
A
  1. When the scene is released
  2. The investigative unit supervisor, if present, or the assigned investigator
  3. Use an additional log.
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  1. Who will question each person present at a crime scene , to find out what has occurred.
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  1. The district patrol supervisor.
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  1. What will the patrol supervisor do at a crime scene, where a police officer has discharged his revolver.
  2. What if the officer discharged a glock.
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  1. Personally check the revolvers of all officers present.
  2. Note the number of spent casings.
  3. The officer will be instructed to remove the magazine.
  4. Replace the magazine with their fully loaded spare magazine, of available.
  5. The supervisor will take possession of the removed magazine.
  6. Make note of the remaining rounds.
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  1. What will the patrol Sargent do when a police officer has discharged a long gun (shotgun)
  2. Or rifle
  3. What will supervisors do if they are not shotgun or patrol rifle trained.
  4. If they are not trained , what is the only part of the weapon they can handle.
A
  1. The supervisor will remove the remaining rounds from the magazine
  2. Open the action to make the weapon safe.
  3. Make a note of the remaining rounds
  4. The supervisor will remove the magazine,
  5. Make the weapon safe.
  6. Remove the remaining rounds from the magazine.
  7. Make note of the remaining rounds.
  8. They are prohibited from physically handling the weapon during the inspection.
  9. The magazine
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  1. Who will keep divisional headquarters and supervisors informed of the progress and status of the investigation
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  1. The assigned investigator
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  1. Who will the assigned investigator notify when the services of the crime scene unit are needed.
  2. Who will notify the crime scene unit when their services are needed.
A
  1. The division supervisor

2. The investigative supervisor.

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  1. On what type of crime scene should CSU be notified.
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  1. On any shooting, where the victim has been mortally wounded.
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  1. What type of evidence collection will CSU be requested for.
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  1. CSU should be requested for the recovery of evidence that is not within the capabilities of the assigned investigator.
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  1. When will CSU NOT be requested.

2. When CSU is requested for investigative assistance they will:

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  1. CSU will not be requested for partial services.
    OR
  2. To serve as evidence clerks.
  3. Provide complete and proper crime scene processing, appropriate to the individual crime scene.
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  1. Who will question victims, witnesses, and suspects.

2. Where will this be done.

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  1. The assigned investigator

2. Away from the immediate crime scene area.

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  1. Who will arrange transportation for victims, witnesses, and suspects to the pertinent investigative division for further questioning.
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  1. The assigned investigator
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  1. In reference to transportation. Persons who are not under arrest, must……..
  2. In conformance with what.
A
  1. Consent to be transported to the investigative division.
  2. In conformance with police information card.
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  1. What will the assigned investigator do at a crime scene
A
  1. Personally search the crime scene for epicene and/or contraband.
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  1. What must be obtained prior to searching or processing a crime scene located on private property, which is owned or occupied by a suspect.
A
  1. A search warrant.
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  1. Who are the only personal who will assist the investigator in searching the crime scene.
A
  1. Personnel from CSU.
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  1. Will other personnel assist in the search.

2. Unless what

A
  1. No.

2. Unless they are specifically assigned to do so by the pertinent investigative supervisor.

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  1. Who will collect and submit evidence for analysis , which requires scientific examination.
  2. Where will evidence collected by non CSU personnel be submitted to
A
  1. CSU.
  2. The office or forensic science
    Or
    The evidence intake unit.
34
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  1. Who will ensure that all departmental, state, local , and federal agencies are notified when applicable
A
  1. The investigative unit supervisor.
35
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  1. Who will determine whether firearms located at the scene should be immediately removed.
  2. When is the only time this will be done.
  3. If removed, what should be done.
A
  1. The investigative unit supervisor.
  2. If conditions at the crime scene are unstable.
  3. Outline original position prior to removal
36
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  1. Who will maintain all evidence removed from the crime scene.
  2. For what items
A
  1. Either the evidence custodian or the office of forensic science.
  2. Narcotics,
  3. Drugs
  4. Poisons
  5. Liqueurs
  6. Flammable explosive materials
  7. Documents
  8. Perishable material
  9. Blood
  10. Urine
  11. Food
37
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  1. Where will narcotics , drugs, and poisons, be stored after analysis
A
  1. At the appropriate area of the Office of Forensic Science.
38
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  1. Where will flammable and explosive materials, after analysis, WHEN NO ARREST IS INVOLVED, be stored
A
  1. They will be photographed and destroyed at the direction of the director, OFS after consultation with the commanding officer, Bomb disposal Unit.
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  1. Where will flammable and explosive materials, after analysis , WHEN AN ARREST IS MADE be stored.
A
  1. They will be photographed. A small sample will be retained and stored at the directions of the Director, OFS after consultation with the commanding officer, bomb disposal unit.
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  1. Where will all empty containers which were used to store flammable and explosive materials be stored
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  1. They will be forwarded to the evidence custodian
41
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  1. Where will ALL perishable materials, after analysis, be stored.
A
  1. They will be destroyed by the office of forensic science in compliance with any relevant evidence policies.
42
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  1. Where Are all documents after examination be stored.
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  1. In the appropriate area of the Office of Forensic Science
43
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  1. How will all evidence firearms that are found at a crime scene be handled and / or transported.
  2. Unless what.
A
  1. Handled and transported only upon the direction of the investigative unit supervisor or assigned investigator.
  2. Unless exigent circumstances.
44
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  1. What will happen should exigent circumstances arise and an evidence firearms need to be moved or recovered for officer safety reasons.
  2. Whose directions will the officer follow.
A
  1. The recovering officer will maintain custody of the evidence firearm
    And
  2. Follow the directions of the investigative unit supervisor or assigned investigator.
45
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  1. Where will all firearms be transported to prior to transportation to the OFS/EIU
  2. Any firearm that requires DNA or latent print examinations must be handled how….
  3. Who will conduct the DNA or latent print examinations on a firearm
A
  1. The detective division of occurrence for investigation.
  2. In a manner to preserve the integrity of the examinations.
  3. Only be conducted by OFS personnel.
46
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  1. All firearms will be transported where prior to OFS or EIU.
  2. What is the exception.
A
  1. The detective division of occurrence
  3. Firearms found at the scene of a homicide will be taken to homicide.
    And
  4. Firearms found at the scene of a sexual offense will be taken to SVU.
47
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  1. How will evidence firearms be handled
  2. And for what purposes.
  3. What will officers never do
A
  1. They will be handled as little as possible.
  2. Only for purposes of transporting or unloading.
  3. Officers will never unnecessarily work the action, dry fire, etc
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  1. What will officers or investigators NEVER do to an evidence firearm
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  1. Never unnecessarily work the action
  2. Never unnecessarily dry fire
  3. Never unnecessarily clean the firearm prior to submission for forensic examination.
  4. Never mark in any way the firearm or ammunition. Prior to submission
  5. Never disassemble a firearm before submitting to OFS or EIU
  6. Never wrap, bag , or seal firearms or ammunition in plastic.
  7. Never insert a foreign object into the firearms operating mechanism
49
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  1. Why should you never insert a foreign object into the firearms operating mechanism.
A
  1. Because it destroys trace evidence and / or damage the mechanical condition of the firearm, which decreases evidentiary value
50
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  1. What should be done with evidence firearms that are recovered submerged in water.
A
  1. They should be submitted to OFS/EIU submerged in water, inside a suitable watertight container, whenever possible
51
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  1. What will be done with all firearms and magazine prior to submission to FIU
A
  1. They should be unloaded prior to submission.
52
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  1. Is there ever a time when you can submit a firearm loaded or magazine loaded
  2. When.
  3. How is this done.
  4. Who is authorized to make that decision.
A
  1. YES
  2. When it is necessary to an investigation to submit a loaded forearm or firearm magazine to the OFS/EIU.
  3. A. The operating mechanism (hammer, trigger,cylinder, and bolt) will forest be immobilized
    B. then securely wrapped,
    C. and then clearly marked.
  4. The discretion of the assigned investigator.
53
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  1. What is done if a firearms operating mechanism is frozen or jammed, and the firearm cannot be safely unloaded.
A
  1. The operating mechanism will first be immobilized
  2. Then securely wrapped
  3. Then clearly marked
  4. This information will be clearly noted on the property receipt
54
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  1. Questions pertaining to the proper unloading, handling, and transportation of confiscated firearms will be directed to whom…
A
  1. A SWAT Unit supervisor.
55
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  1. Who is authorized to develop and lift latent impressions at a crime scene.
A
  1. Trained patrol personnel
  2. An authorized technician
  3. The assigned investigator.
56
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  1. Where will latent impressions be submitted to for analysis
A
  1. The office of forensic science , evidence intake unit for analysis by the OFS latent print unit.
57
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  1. Who will examine, identify, and store all latent prints submitted.
A
  1. The OFS latent print unit.
58
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  1. How will an investigator develop latent print impressions.
A
  1. By brushing them lightly with prepared powders contrasting in color with the background of the surface being dusted.
  2. Then lift the powder tracing by applying transparent tape, having the adhesive surface over the developed print.
  3. Seal the lifted print on the Latent Impression Card, and complete the card.
  4. Place the lifted print cards on a Property Receipt.
59
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  1. Lifts from different locations must be listed how..
A
  1. As a separate item on the property receipt.
60
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  1. What will all latent print submissions be placed on

2. What will no longer be accepted.

A
  1. A property receipt.

2. A 75-48

61
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  1. How will elimination prints and lifts be packaged
A
  1. They will be packaged separately and submitted on a separate property receipt.
62
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  1. What does each location require
A
  1. A separate property receipt.
63
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  1. When attaching the latent impressions to a property receipt, what is used.
  2. What is never used
A
  1. A paper clip or rubber band

2. Staples.

64
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  1. If on a crime scene and objects are encountered that may contain latent impressions, and these objects require special processing like the manga brush or chemical testing, what should be done.
A
  1. The items will be transported to the crime scene unit for processing
65
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  1. When collecting elimination prints, what should be done while printing.
A
  1. Obtain known reference impressions of both hands (ten fingers and 2 palms )of a person known or suspected to have been at the crime scene.
66
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  1. Each set of known reference impressions are listed on what
A
  1. A separate property receipt.
67
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  1. If a person is wanted by phila and he is in custody in an outside law enforcement agency, what should be done.
A
  1. The detective will ensure that the warrant is lodged as a detainer.

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