DIRECTIVES Flashcards
Who has the primary responsibility and authority for the investigation of all crime scenes.
The agency with investigative jurisdiction.
Who has the responsibility and authority for the protection and security of all crime scenes.
PATROL OPERATIONS.
What is needed prior to a search for evidence at a crime scene located on private property.
Who ensures that the search warrant has been Obtained.
A search warrant.
The investigative unit supervisor.
Who may search for evidence at a crime scene.
Who may assign more personnel.
Only the assigned investigator and personnel from the crime scene unit.
The investigative unit supervisor.
What happens when it’s determined that CSU will process a crime scene.
All other evidence processing will stop to allow CSU to conduct a forensic processing of the scene.
What does the first police officer on the scene do?
- Protect the scene and summon assistance.
- Establish the scene and mark with tape.
- Render first aid.
- Question the victim to find out who inflicted injury and what happened.
- Notify radio and relay flash.
- Detain all persons found at the scene.
- Make arrest.
- Prevent anyone from touching or moving objects.
- Prevent anyone from entering the scene.
- Maintain a written record on a crime scene log.
How big must the perimeter of a crime scene be
The perimeter must be of sufficient size to allow for proper investigation of the evidence.
When in doubt expand
What do U do when there is a possibility of life.
Transport victim to the hospital.
Outline the body position before removal and don’t use indelible markers.
Who may question arrested suspects
Only the assigned investigative unit.
When may a vehicle be moved from a crime scene.
Only if it presents a hazard to public safety.
Who may enter a crime scene.
- Police officers necessary.
- Police officers and fire rescue transporting the injured.
- Investigative unit personnel.
- Crime scene unit personnel.
- Medical examiners office.
How long is the crime scene log maintained.
Until the scene is released
What does gone patrol supervisor do if a police revolver was discharged.
Personally check the revolvers of all officers present and note the numbers of spent casings.
What does gone patrol supervisor do if a police glock was discharged.
- The officer will remove the magazine and replace it with their fully loaded spare magazine.
- Take possession of the used magazine and make note of the remaining rounds.
What does gone patrol supervisor do if a police shotgun was discharged.
- Supervisor will remove the remaining rounds.
- Open the action to make the weapon safe
- Note the remaining rounds.
What does the assigned investigator do at s crime scene.
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- Keep divisional headquarters and supervisors informed of the progress and status of the investigation.
- Notify the division supervisor when the services of CSU are needed.
- Question victims suspects and witnesses away from the crime scene area.
- Arrange transportation for victims witnesses and suspects to the investigative division.
- Call CSU from the scene and provide the info necessary.
- Personally search the crime scene for evidence.
- Ensure that any evidence located is properly recorded on a property receipt.
- Conduct a complete investigation and prepare the required reports.
What scenes must CSU automatically respond to.
Who notifies CSu of these specific scenes.
- All homicides and police discharges.
2. Police radio.
When should CSU be requested.
2.
- In any shooting where the victim has been mortally wounded.
- When the recovery of evidence is not within the capability of the investigator.
When will CSU not be requested.
For partial services or to serve as evidence clerks.
What must a person not under arrest at a crime scene do in order to be transported to headquarters.
Person must Consent.
What must me obtained before searching or processing a crime scene located on private property owned or occupied by a SUSPECT
A search warrant.
When must the investigator get s search warrant before proceeding a crime scene
When the crime scene is located on private property owned or occupied by a SUSPECT
Who may assist in a search.
Who else may assist.
- The crime scene investigator and CSU.
- Additional personnel will only assist when specifically asked to do so by the pertinent investigative unit supervisor.
Where must evidence collected by non CSU personnel be submitted to
OFFICE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE or EVIDENCE INTAKE UNIT.