Directive 4.1 Crime Scenes

Question 1

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The First Police Officer on the scene will do the following?

Answer 1

1. Prevent anyone from entering the scene
   2.If possible, question victim to find out who inflicted
   injury and what occurred.
   3.Arrest perpetrators found at the scene.

Question 2

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, All firearms and firearm magazines will but what?____ prior to submission to the identification unit ?

Answer 2

Unloaded

Question 3

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The first officer on the scene will do the following ?

Answer 3

1. If an object or Vehicle is moved, outline its original
   position.
   2.Give completed logs to the investigative unit
   supervisor or investigator.
2. maintain a written record using a Crime Scene
   log (75-616.)

Question 4

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Evidence Firearms will be handled as little as possible and only for the purposes of transporting or unloading. DO NOT! unnecessarily do what ?

Answer 4

work the action or dry fire

Question 5

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, evidence firearms or ammunition’s will not be marked in any way prior to submission for what ?

Answer 5

Forensic examination

Question 6

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, All firearms will be transferred where ?_______ before transportation to Office of forensic science or Evidence identification unit.

Answer 6

Detective division of Occurrence for investigation.

Question 7

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Prior to any search for evidence at a crime scene located on private property , WHO ? will ensure that a search warrant has been obtained ?

Answer 7

Investigative unit supervisor.

Question 8

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Who has the primary responsibility and authority for the investigation of a crime scene?

Answer 8

The Agency with Investigative Jurisdiction.

Question 9

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Proper Procedures for handing firearms, WHO ? is responsible for questions pertaining to proper unloading , handling, and or transportation of confiscated firearms that are found at crime scene?

Answer 9

A Swat Unit Supervisor

Question 10

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, In situations where a police officer has discharged , The district patrol supervisor will do all of the following ?

Answer 10

1. Instruct any officer that discharged to remove the
   magazine and replaced it with their fully loaded
   spare magazine, if available.
2. Take possession of the removed magazine and
   make n note of the remaining.
3. Personally check the revolvers/pistol of all officers
   present and note the number of spent casing.

Question 11

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Who has the responsibility an authority to protect the crime scene ?

Answer 11

Patrol Operations

Question 12

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Who has the responsibility to protect a crime scene?

Answer 12

All police personnel regardless of rank.

Question 13

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Supervisors who are not Trained to use a shot are prohibited from what ?

Answer 13

Physically handling the weapon other then loading and unloading for inspection.

Question 14

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Who is responsible for evidence firearms found at a crime scene?

Answer 14

The Investigative unit supervisor

Question 15

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Officers will NEVER recover evidence firearms found at a crime scene… Is this statement True Or False ?

Answer 15

False…..Should exigent circumstance arise where an evidence firearm need to be moved or recovered for officer safety issues, the recovering officer will maintain custody of the evidence firearm and follow the directions of the investigative unit supervisor or assigned investigator.

Question 16

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The use of privately owned cell phones camera’s or video recorders or any electronic recorder device to record crime scenes , potential evidence , suspects or victims on duty will ?

Answer 16

Only be used in exigent circumstance when departmental equipment is unavailable.

Question 17

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The assigned investigator will do all of the following ?

Answer 17

1. Ensure that evidence/contraband located is properly
   recorded on a property Receipt.
   2.Call CSU at 685-3120 from the scene and provide the
   information necessary to aid them in collection of
   evidence.
2. Personally search the crime scene for evidence and
   contraband.

Question 18

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The fist officer on the scene will do the following ?

Answer 18

1. Detain all persons found at the scene.
2. Prevent anyone from touching or moving any object
   on the scene.
   3.Only allow a motor vehicle to be moved if it presents
   a hazard to public safety.
   ( NOTE::::: Police officer’s will NEVER record their name
   and badge number next to evidence found.

Question 19

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Police offers should never question suspects where ?

Answer 19

Suspects found on location.

Question 20

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The district patrol supervisor will do all of the following ?

Answer 20

1.Notify the pertinent investigative unit supervisor by
telephone and relay all available information.
2. Determine the number of uniformed personnel
required to protect the scene.
3.Decide what security is needed at the crime scene.

Question 21

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The crime scene unit will not be requested for what ?

Answer 21

Partial service,( collection without documentation, transportation without collection) or to serve as evidence clerks.

Question 22

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Inner Perimeter: For purposes of this directive, the inner perimeter will be considered ?

Answer 22

the immediate crime scene area where all possible evidence may be
located. Individuals inside the inner perimeter may need to submit an elimination
reference sample (buccal swab or blood sample), depending on the handling of the
evidence and DNA results

Question 23

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Outer Perimeter: For purposes of this directive, the outer perimeter will be considered ?

Answer 23

the area just outside the inner perimeter where personnel are staged for non-evidence processing functions, such as command and investigative operations that do not require entry into the inner perimeter (area security)

Question 24

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, NOTE: Qualified investigative personnel are available on a

Answer 24

24-hour basis

Question 25

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes,. Prior to any search for evidence at a crime scene located on private property, the
investigative unit supervisor will ensure that a search warrant has been obtained. If any
doubt exists; the case will be reviewed with an ?

Answer 25

Assistant District Attorney.

Question 26

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, True or False ? A BWC officer shall not be called to a crime scene to specifically record video regardless of whether the Crime Scene Unit is responding unless exigent circumstances exist whenever departmental equipment is unavailable and there is no other means to record the item or event.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, True or False? Personnel present on the scene or handling evidence will wear a face mask capable of eliminating the dispersal of saliva, such as a N95, surgical or double layer cotton mask,
and personnel handling evidence will wear latex or nitrile gloves to prevent contamination of evidence with DNA. These precautions will reduce the likelihood DNA samples will be needed to eliminate personnel in the event an unknown sample is found at a scene or on evidence.

Answer 27

TRUE !!!!

Question 28

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, When necessary, an inner and outer perimeter will be established. Both
perimeters will be marked with crime scene tape and only personnel who enter the inner perimeter will be noted on?

Answer 28

the Crime Scene Log. References in this
directive to the “crime scene” or “scene” refer to the inner perimeter when inner and outer perimeters are used.

Question 29

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, paragraph 6, police personal, will Detain all persons found at the scene. True or False

Answer 29

True

Question 30

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, paragraph 8-a, A motor vehicle will only be moved if it presents a hazard to public safety. True or false ?

Answer 30

True

Question 31

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, paragraph 8-b, If any object/vehicle is moved, The Officer on the scene will ?

Answer 31

outline its original position. In addition, record the exact original position and reason for the move. Record the personal identifying information of anyone who handled or moved the evidence prior to the scene being processed. Give this information to the investigative unit supervisor, if present, or to the assigned investigator.

Question 32

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, prevent anyone from entering the crime scene except:

Answer 32

a. Police officers necessary to safeguard the scene.

b. Police officers and/or fire rescue personnel transporting the injured.
c. Investigative unit personnel (I.D. card must be displayed on outermost garment).

d. Office of Forensic Science (ex. Crime Scene Unit) personnel (I.D. card must be displayed on outermost garment).

e. Medical Examiner’s Office with proper identification.

NOTE: Supervisory, Command, and Investigative personnel not involved in the processing of the evidence and crime scene will remain outside of the crime scene (inner perimeter)

Question 33

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, NOTE: All Homicides and Officer Involved Shootings (OIS) will have. ?

Answer 33

an inner and outer perimeter established on the crime scene.

Question 34

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The district patrol supervisor will:

Answer 34

1. Ensure the guidelines outlined in this directive are followed.
2. Determine if an inner and outer perimeter are needed to accommodate a command post, communications vehicle, or staging area.
3. Decide what security is needed at the crime scene.
4. Question each person present to find out what occurred
5. Notify the pertinent investigative unit supervisor by telephone and relay all available information concerning the crime.
6. Ensure that a Crime Scene Log (75-616) is maintained and given to the investigative unit supervisor (if present) or to the assigned investigator.
7. Prevent anyone (police or civilian) from smoking, drinking or eating on the scene.
8. In situations where a police officer has discharged a revolver, personally check the.
   revolvers of all officers present and note the number of spent casings.
9. In situations where a police officer has discharged a long gun (rifle), the supervisor will: a. Patrol Rifle inspection

Question 35

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, Absent exigent circumstances, evidence firearms that are found at a crime scene will be handled and/or transported only upon the direction of the ?

Answer 35

investigative unit supervisor or the assigned investigator.

NOTE: Should exigent circumstances arise where an evidence firearm needs to be moved or recovered for officer safety issues, the recovering officer will maintain custody of the evidence firearm and follow the directions of the
investigative unit supervisor or assigned investigator.

Question 36

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, All firearms, from scenes not processed by OFS/CSU, will be transported to ?

Answer 36

the Detective Division of occurrence for investigation prior to transportation to the OFS/EIU

Question 37

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, whenever possible, proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn.
when handling a _____________?

Answer 37

firearm

Question 38

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes, The first police officer on the scene will ?

Answer 38

1. Protect the entire scene and summon assistance necessary to perform the remaining
   duties.
2. Establish an outer perimeter, when necessary, to include a command post,
   communications vehicle, and staging area, as needed. Personnel should consider
   the nature of the incident, the size of the scene and the number of responding
   personnel when making this decision. If an outer perimeter is necessary, mark the
   outer perimeter with yellow crime scene tape.
3. Render first aid to the injured.
4. If possible, question the victim to find out who inflicted injury and what occurred.
5. Notify Police Radio of conditions and relay “flash” information.
6. Detain all persons found at the scene
7. Arrest perpetrators found at the scene
8. Prevent anyone from touching or moving any object on the scene
9. Prevent anyone from entering the crime scene
10. Maintain a written record using a Crime Scene Log (75-616), recording all actions
    taken at the scene:

Question 39

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes NOTE: the inner perimeter of the scene and mark it with?

Answer 39

RED crime
scene tape, if available. If red tape is unavailable yellow crime scene tape
may be used. The perimeter must be of sufficient size to allow for proper
investigation of the evidence. When in doubt, expand the perimeter.

Question 40

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes , prevent anyone from entering the crime scene except: ?

Answer 40

a. Police officers necessary to safeguard the scene.
b. Police officers and/or fire rescue personnel transporting the injured.
c. Investigative unit personnel (I.D. card must be displayed on outermost garment).
d. Office of Forensic Science (ex. Crime Scene Unit) personnel (I.D. card must be
displayed on outermost garment).
e. Medical Examiner’s Office with proper identification.
NOTE: Supervisory, Command, and Investigative personnel not involved in
the processing of the evidence and crime scene will remain outside of
the crime scene (inner perimeter).

Question 41

According to Directive 4.01 Crime Scenes , The district patrol supervisor will:

Answer 41

1. Ensure the guidelines outlined in this directive are followed
2. Determine if an inner and outer perimeter are needed to accommodate a command
   post, communications vehicle, or staging area
3. Decide what security is needed at the crime scene.
4. Question each person present to find out what occurred.
5. Notify the pertinent investigative unit supervisor by telephone and relay all
   available information concerning the crime
6. Ensure that a Crime Scene Log (75-616) is maintained and given to the
   investigative unit supervisor (if present) or to the assigned investigator.
7. Prevent anyone (police or civilian) from smoking, drinking or eating on the scene.
8. In situations where a police officer has discharged a revolver, personally check the
   revolvers of all officers present and note the number of spent casings.