Follow Up Investigations Flashcards
True or False
If additional scene processing is required, the member conducting the follow up investigation should send the patrol officer first on scene to insure that this processing is accomplished and any additional evidence is recovered.
False
True or False
Once the detective is notified that a serious crime has occurred and reports to the scene, he assumes control of the crime scene from the patrol officer.
True
True or False
The most common task detectives perform during the following-up investigation is the witness interview.
False
True or False
When conducting follow up investigations the member conducting the investigation will throughly review the initial incident report documenting the incident under investigation, as well as any supplemental reports that have been written, and any statements taken during the initial investigation.
True
True or False
Upon initiating a follow up investigation the member conducting the investigation should review the initial case reports to ensure that a thorough processing of the initial incident scene was conducted.
True
True or False
Tasks that are traditionally performed by the detective during the follow up investigation include re-interviewing the victim and any witnesses, collecting evidence and processing the crime scene, canvassing the immediate area around the crime for witnesses, interrogating possible suspects, arresting alleged perpetrators, and working with the prosecutor to prepare the case for presentation in court.
True
True or False
All second, first degree felonies and assigned misdemeanors, are to be followed up by a detective.
True
True or False
Upon completion of the initial case review, members conducting follow up investigations should make an initial determination of potential sources of information related to the incident currently under investigation.
True
