****DIRECCTIVE 4.1 Flashcards
1
Q
- Who is responsible for protecting the scene of a crime
A
- All police department personnel, regardless of their rank or assignment.
2
Q
- Who will have the primary responsibility and authority for the protection and security of all crime scenes
A
- Patrol Operations
3
Q
- Who will have the primary responsibility and authority for the investigation and examination of all crime scenes
A
- The agency with investigative jurisdiction
4
Q
- Prior to any search for evidence at a crime scene located on private property, what will be obtained.
- Who will have the responsibility to ensure it has been obtained.
A
- A search warrant
2. An investigative unit supervisor.
5
Q
- Who will be the only personnel to search a crime scene for evidence and/or contraband.
- Unless what.
- Who will assign additional personnel
A
- Only the assigned investigator and personnel from the Crime Scene Unit (CSU).
- Additional personnel are needed.
- They will be assigned by the investigative unit supervisor.
6
Q
- Once it has been determined that CSU will process a crime scene, what will happen;
- Why
A
- All other evidence processing will stop,
2. to allow CSU to conduct a forensic processing of the scene.
7
Q
- The first police officer on a crime scene will:
A
- Protect the entire scene and summon assistance.
- Render first aid.
- If possible question victim to find out who inflicted injury and what occurred.
- Notify police radio of conditions
- Detain all persons found at the scene
- Arrest perps at the scene
- Prevent anyone from touching or moving objects.
- Prevent anyone from entering the scene
- Maintain a crime scene log.
8
Q
- What is the very first thing the first police officer on a crime scene will do.
- How will the first officer do this.
- How big must the perimeter be.
- If there is doubt with the perimeter, what should you do.
A
- Protect the entire scene
- By establishing the perimeter of the scene
- Mark it with crime scene tape.
- The perimeter must be sufficient size to allow for proper investigation of the evidence
- Expand the perimeter.
9
Q
- When rendering first aid, what is the rule
- If the victim is transported to the hospital, what should the officer do.
- What should be used.
- What should not be used.
A
- Where there is a possibility of life no matter how slight, have the victim/defendant transported to a hospital.
- Outline body position before removal if possible.
- Chalk
- Do not use indelible crayons, or markers.
10
Q
- Who will question the victim to find out who inflicted the injury and what occurred.
A
- The first responding officer.
11
Q
- When the first responding officer on the scene detains persons found at the scene , what should he ensure.
A
- To prevent unnecessary conversation among witnesses.
2. Record names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses.
12
Q
- Who will question suspects.
A
- Personnel from the assigned investigative unit
13
Q
- When preventing anyone from moving or disturbing a crime scene, when will a motor vehicle ONLY be moved.
A
- If it presents a hazard to public safety
14
Q
- What should police never record next to evidence found at a crime scene
A
- Their name or badge number next to the evidence
15
Q
- Who are the only personnel allowed to enter a crime scene.
- Who is NOT permitted to enter a crime scene
A
- Police officers necessary to safeguard the scene
- Police officers and fire rescue personnel transporting the injured.
- Investigative unit personnel
- Crime scene unit personnel
- The medical examiners officers
- Supervisory and command personnel NOT INVOLVED in the investigation WILL REMAIN outside of the crime scene
16
Q
- What will police use to maintain a written record of the scene
A
- A crime scene log.
17
Q
- When is a crime scene log completed.
- Who is the completed crime scene log given to.
- What if additional crime scene log space is needed.
A
- When the scene is released
- The investigative unit supervisor, if present, or the assigned investigator
- Use an additional log.
18
Q
- Who will question each person present at a crime scene , to find out what has occurred.
A
- The district patrol supervisor.
19
Q
- What will the patrol supervisor do at a crime scene, where a police officer has discharged his revolver.
- What if the officer discharged a glock.
A
- Personally check the revolvers of all officers present.
- Note the number of spent casings.
- The officer will be instructed to remove the magazine.
- Replace the magazine with their fully loaded spare magazine, of available.
- The supervisor will take possession of the removed magazine.
- Make note of the remaining rounds.
20
Q
- What will the patrol Sargent do when a police officer has discharged a long gun (shotgun)
- Or rifle
- What will supervisors do if they are not shotgun or patrol rifle trained.
- If they are not trained , what is the only part of the weapon they can handle.
A
- The supervisor will remove the remaining rounds from the magazine
- Open the action to make the weapon safe.
- Make a note of the remaining rounds
- The supervisor will remove the magazine,
- Make the weapon safe.
- Remove the remaining rounds from the magazine.
- Make note of the remaining rounds.
- They are prohibited from physically handling the weapon during the inspection.
- The magazine
21
Q
- Who will keep divisional headquarters and supervisors informed of the progress and status of the investigation
A
- The assigned investigator
22
Q
- Who will the assigned investigator notify when the services of the crime scene unit are needed.
- Who will notify the crime scene unit when their services are needed.
A
- The division supervisor
2. The investigative supervisor.
23
Q
- On what type of crime scene should CSU be notified.
A
- On any shooting, where the victim has been mortally wounded.
24
Q
- What type of evidence collection will CSU be requested for.
A
- CSU should be requested for the recovery of evidence that is not within the capabilities of the assigned investigator.
25
Q
- When will CSU NOT be requested.
2. When CSU is requested for investigative assistance they will:
A
- CSU will not be requested for partial services.
OR - To serve as evidence clerks.
- Provide complete and proper crime scene processing, appropriate to the individual crime scene.
26
Q
- Who will question victims, witnesses, and suspects.
2. Where will this be done.
A
- The assigned investigator
2. Away from the immediate crime scene area.
27
Q
- Who will arrange transportation for victims, witnesses, and suspects to the pertinent investigative division for further questioning.
A
- The assigned investigator