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Module 5 Flashcards

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  1. Improper crime scene processing by officers may result in the victim’s family becoming emotionally traumatized.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. In determining if a search warrant is necessary to conduct a search of a crime scene, the officer should determine if another person has an interest in the property to be searched.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. Often, testimony in court will have to establish that the evidence was ___________.
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  • not altered
  • found at the scene of the crime
  • positively identified
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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  1. The presence of a crime scene does not automatically give officers the authority to process the scene for any type of evidence.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. Generally, minor property crimes (i.e., burglary) and crimes against persons (i.e., battery) will be processed by specialized crime scene technicians from the Illinois State Police.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. When processing a crime scene, a number of forms are required, which include ________.
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  • crime scene entry logs (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • uniform traffic complaints
  • arrest cards
  • none of the above
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  1. The two different types of hazards in a crime scene are ___________.
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  • chemical and biological (Your Answer)
  • natural and manmade (Correct Answer)
  • immediate and delayed
  • none of the above
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  1. When approaching a crime scene and the presence of a suspect at the crime scene is unknown, the officer should _________.
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  • make an assumption that the suspect has fled the scene
  • approach the scene anyway with the main concern for the injured
  • approach the scene cautiously and make the assumption the suspect is at the scene (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • none of the above
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  1. Witnesses at a crime scene should be kept separated until ________.
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  • the scene has been processed (Your Answer)
  • a suspect has been interrogated
  • witnesses have been interviewed (Correct Answer)
  • none of the above
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  1. The need for specialized assistance at a crime scene is often dependent upon ___________________.
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  • the seriousness of the crime and difficulty of searching the scene (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • the seriousness of the crime and the status of the victim in the community
  • the difficulty of searching the scene
  • None of the above
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  1. A crime scene perimeter should have an inner, intermediate, and outer zone.
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  • True (Your Answer)

* False (Correct Answer)

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  1. Which type of crime scene search technique is suitable for large crime scenes?
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  • Grid or double strip
  • Spiral (Your Answer)
  • Zone (Correct Answer)
  • None of the above
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  1. A crime scene sketch is a finished drawing of a crime scene that is drawn to scale.
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  • True (Your Answer)

* False (Correct Answer)

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  1. A crime scene sketch should be started after the preliminary search for evidence, but before evidence is moved.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. This type of crime scene sketch measurement technique uses the intersections of lines from two fixed objects or reference points.
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  • off-set and diagonal
  • triangulation (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • baseline coordinate
  • none of the above
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  1. In taking photographs in a crime scene, the officer must not take pictures that may be unduly prejudicial to the defendant.
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  • True (Correct Answer)

* False (Your Answer)

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  1. Officers should actively recognize possible evidence in a crime scene, such as missing or damaged items.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. If a firearm is located in a crime scene, the officer should pick up the firearm by ___________.
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  • inserting a small diameter rod through the trigger guard in front of the trigger and lifting
  • inserting a small diameter rod through the trigger guard behind the trigger and lifting (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • inserting a small diameter rod through the barrel and lifting
  • none of the above
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  1. If a dry stain (blood or other body fluid) is located at a crime scene, this evidence should be packaged by _________.
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  • inserting the evidence in a plastic bag
  • placing the stained material in a folded paper packet/bag (Correct Answer)
  • wrapping the stained material in an adhesive plastic wrap (Your Answer)
  • none of the above
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  1. Officers should mark evidence or the evidence container with the report/case number, officer’s initials, and the date.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. A crime lab report may not be used to eliminate a suspect.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. Often, testimony in court will have to establish that the evidence was related to the crime in some manner.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. When processing a crime scene, officers should become familiar with and follow their departmental policy/procedure.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. Generally, minor property crimes (i.e., burglary) and crimes against persons (i.e., battery) will be processed by the initial responding patrol officer.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* the initial responding officer

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  1. _____________ is/are normally required to adequately process a crime scene.
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  • Fingerprint kits
  • Latex gloves
  • Crime scene tape
  • All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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  1. Crime scenes rarely contain any type of hazards besides the presence of a suspect.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

27
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  1. Once a crime scene has been cleared of any suspects, the officer should ___________.
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  • identify and interview witnesses
  • care for the injured (Correct Answer)
  • process the crime scene
  • none of the above (Your Answer)
28
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  1. Witnesses at a crime scene should be kept separated from each other until interviewed.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

29
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  1. The need for specialized assistance at a crime scene is often dependent upon the seriousness of the crime and the difficulty of searching the scene.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

30
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  1. Which type of crime scene search technique is the most thorough?
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  • Zone
  • Grid or double strip (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • Spiral
  • None of the above
31
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  1. A ___________ is a finished drawing of a crime scene that is drawn to scale.
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  • crime scene sketch
  • crime scene diagram (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • crime scene illustration
  • none of the above
32
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  1. ____________ should be listed on a crime scene sketch.
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  • Location
  • Victim
  • Persons present
  • All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
33
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  1. Measurements of a body in a crime scene sketch should be made from the head and the feet.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

34
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  1. Officers should actively recognize possible evidence in a crime scene, such as any unusual or out of place items.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

35
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  1. When tool marks/impressions have been located at a crime scene, officers should never remove the object with the impression and send it to the lab for analysis.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

36
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  1. Improper crime scene processing by officers rarely results in the victim’s family becoming emotionally traumatized.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

37
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  1. A chain of custody is a document that describes who handled a piece of evidence, when it was handled, and why it was handled, from the time the evidence was located until the evidence was presented in court.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

38
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  1. The presence of a crime scene automatically gives officers the authority to process the scene for any type of evidence.
A
  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

39
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  1. Officers should record the names and other identifying information of all those at a crime scene when ________.
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  • the officer determines the person is a suspect
  • the officer arrives (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • the investigation has been completed
  • none of the above
40
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  1. A crime scene perimeter should have an inner and outer zone.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

41
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  1. Officers should actively recognize possible evidence in a crime scene, such as ___________.
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  • missing items (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • undamaged items
  • items unlikely to be an instrument of a crime
  • none of the above
42
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  1. Officers should mark evidence or the evidence container with the _________.
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  • name of the victim
  • agency name
  • date (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • All of the above
43
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  1. A crime lab report is used _________.
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  • to save a weak case
  • to link the case with other cases (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • only at the sentencing phase of criminal proceedings
  • all of the above
44
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  1. Serious crime scenes, such as violent robberies or homicides are typically processed by ___________.
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  • patrol officers
  • the initial responding officer
  • specialized crime scene technicians (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • none of the above
45
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  1. When approaching a crime scene and the presence of a suspect at the crime scene is unknown, the officer should approach the scene cautiously and make the assumption that the suspect is at the scene.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

46
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  1. Which type of crime scene search technique starts from the center of the crime scene to the circumference of the crime scene in a straight line?
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  • Grid or double strip
  • Wheel (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)
  • Spiral
  • None of the above
47
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  1. A crime scene sketch is a rough drawing made by the officer at the scene of a crime.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

48
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  1. Limitations of crime scene photography include __________.
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  • ability of the picture to capture depth
  • inability of a picture to represent distances (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • ability to be prejudicial to the jury
  • none of the above
49
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  1. Officers, when possible, should preserve the value to the owner of evidence found at a crime scene.
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  • True (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)

* False

50
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  1. _________ surface conditions are likely to reduce the quality of a latent fingerprint.
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  • Smooth
  • Rough (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • Dry
  • All of the above
51
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  1. Officers should mark evidence or the evidence container with the _________.
A
  • report/case number
  • officer’s initials
  • date
  • All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
52
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  1. The need for specialized assistance at a crime scene is often dependent upon ___________________.
A
  • the seriousness of the crime and difficulty of searching the scene (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • the seriousness of the crime and the status of the victim in the community
  • the difficulty of searching the scene
  • None of the above
53
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  1. Which of the following types of assistance may be necessary at a crime scene?
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  • Air operations
  • Auxiliary lighting
  • Supervisors (Your Answer)
  • All of the above (Correct Answer)
54
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  1. Often, testimony in court will have to establish that the evidence was ___________.
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  • altered
  • found at the scene of the crime (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • not identified
  • all of the above
55
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  1. Fingerprint kits generally contain fingerprint powder, a fingerprint brush, clear tape, and a fingerprint card.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

56
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  1. An example of a manmade hazard at a crime scene is a booby trap at the entrance to a meth lab.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

57
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  1. A crime scene sketch should be completed before the preliminary search for evidence and after evidence has been moved.
A
  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

58
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  1. Measurements at a crime scene should be made from a non-moveable reference point utilizing the _____________ measurement methods.
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  • baseline coordinate and triangulation (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • off-set and diagonal
  • off-set and survey
  • none of the above
59
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  1. High quality pictures of a crime scene often reduce the need to complete a crime scene sketch.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

60
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  1. A crime lab report is rarely used to eliminate a suspect.
A
  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

61
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  1. Improper crime scene processing by officers may have which of the following implications?
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  • A guilty suspect is allowed to freely enter society (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • The public has a positive perception of law enforcement
  • Officer stress decreases
  • None of the above
62
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  1. A ___________ is a document that describes who handled a piece of evidence, when it was handled, and why it was handled, from the time the evidence was located until the evidence was presented in court.
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  • chain of evidence
  • chain of custody (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • evidence suppression
  • none of the above
63
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  1. Footwear impressions may be located by holding a flashlight at an oblique angle to the floor, as the light provides more contrast between the footprint and the background.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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