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INV-104 > Photographs & Forensics > Flashcards

Photographs & Forensics Flashcards

1
Q

When packaging documents:

  • complete LABELS before attaching to exhibits package
  • include warning NOTES in labels if required
  • unfold dry PAPERS and package flat
  • enclose document packages between SHEETS of card
  • package a SERIES of eftpos documents together
A

True

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Small quantities of powders or tablets found should be packaged in self sealing plastic bags in drugs envelope

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True

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3
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A wet exhibit should be naturally dried, not packaged

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True

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4
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An Exhibit package to be forwarded for analysis must:

  • be sealed by collector at time of collection
  • be accompanied by a POL143

Note: not ‘labelled after sealing to prevent contamination or several items together’

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True

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5
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Scene: window frame with tool marks

Action:

  • photograph
  • take control samples
  • remove area for examination
A

True

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6
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Digital imaging guidelines direct that any image to be produced as evidence must:

  • be validated by the taker
  • downloaded on a police/secure computer
  • secured in a master copy format
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True

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7
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Photos taken at the crime scene:

  • must only be printed from police computer
  • are subject to disclosure
  • cropped or enlarged for booklet
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True

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8
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Digital cameras should be assigned to named position or employee

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True

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9
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Notes should be examined first, not fingerprinted at the scene

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True

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10
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When uplifting a phone:

  • Leave it switched on
  • Uplift and contact ECL for advice (Electronic Crime Lab)
A

True

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11
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Collect wet blood by sterile and dry swabs

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True

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12
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  • Deleted images CAN be retrieved
  • Deleting images in a digital camera WON’T OR SHOULDN’T remove the images from the camera
  • Digital images at the scene SHOULD be taken on an approved camera
  • Reformatting camera WON’T remove images
A

True

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13
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Any tool or sharp blade to be forwarded for DNA analysis should be packaged in a tube or cardboard box, taped, sealed and signed

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True

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14
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Sequence for uplifting exhibit:

  • record in situ
  • notebook record of significance
  • collect/uplift
  • seal and secure
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True

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15
Q

Latent Prints are:

  • revealed by use of reagents
  • sometimes obliterated in search
  • not visible to eye
A

True

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16
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Fire debris to be sealed in clean airtight tins

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True

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17
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Scene records including photos; sketches; drawings and notebook entries to be completed prior to search and uplift of exhibits

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True

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18
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Safety Precautions:

  • cover hands with double gloves
  • package securely
  • discard used gloves
  • do. It package wet material
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True

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19
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Exhibits collected should be uplifted; packaged and examined by people wearing gloves and protective clothing

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True

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20
Q

Minimum standard for DNA items:

  • handle one time at a time
  • wear gloves and masks
A

True

21
Q

Get SOCO to 1S scene as latent prints might be on the body

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True

22
Q

Basic Electronic Rule:

Off leave off

On leave on

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True

23
Q

Exhibit in a paper bag: must fold bag over 2-3 times and seal with tape

A

True

24
Q

Adopting a search pattern assists to examine the scene in a thou rough and controlled Manner

A

True

25
Q

Full protective clothing must be worn by anyone:

  • entering hot zone
  • transitioning too hot zone
  • examining exhibit in hot zone

(Not when processing in warm zone)

A

True

26
Q

Exhibit Schedule contains:

  • photographs and video/DVD tapes
  • ID no. of each exhibit

Note: NOT ‘all material gathered for analysis’ or ‘only those collected at the crime scene’

A

True

27
Q

Reconstruction is t

A theory about what happened in the area over time

A

True

28
Q

Examples of crime scenes subject to forensic scrutiny:

  • Get away car
  • Suspect located soon after
  • Series of documents in Fraud
  • Victim of an assault

NOT police interview

A

True

29
Q

When managing Hot Zone, O/C has too:

  • brief examiners on search
  • establish transition area
  • display instructions on clothing

NOT place guards at Hot Zone

A

True

30
Q

Types of evidence at the scene that help with Modus Operandi:

  • how offender entered scene
  • what property damaged
  • where and when crime occurred
A

True

31
Q

O/C exhibits role:

  • check LABEL on each exhibit
  • prepare DOCUMENTS to accompany exhibits
  • maintain LOG of exhibit movement
  • check exhibit PACKAGE sealed and signed
  • check COLLECTION is safely secured
A

True

32
Q

Situation to most likely lead to cross contamination:

When scene equipment is reused without cleaning

A

True

33
Q

O/C scene must ensure persons working in scene:

  • package in clean and dry containers
  • directly briefed about zonal requirements
  • use gloves to remove and package exhibit
A

True

34
Q

Common Approach Path (CAP) is used to control access to the scene to prevent contamination

A

True

35
Q

It is not the job of the O/C to establish the relevance of exhibits to the enquiry

A

True

36
Q

Zoning a Scene helps too:
- control ACCESS to the crime scene

  • establish set rules for EVIDENCE collection
  • provide a FRAMEWORK for managing the scene
  • maintain APPROPRIATE standard for safety
  • avoid CONTAMINATION of scene and exhibits
A

True

37
Q

Scene examination strategy record provides an overview of management strategies and procedures etc

A

True

38
Q

Decontamination Zone Model is used at major scene as the scene will contain both biological and physical evidence

A

True

39
Q

Search descriptions:

Zone = separate areas

Spiral = concentric circles

Lane = even parallel lines

Grid = even squares

A

True

40
Q

Stepping plates:

  • used to direct pathway
  • easily placed and moved
  • easy to clean and reuse
A

True

41
Q

Scene guard briefed too:

  • prevent unauthorised access
  • alert to circumstances of contamination
  • keep notebook of all movement
A

True

42
Q

When communicating scene examination strategy the O/C scene must instruct:

  • where scene BRIEFINGS occur
  • how FORENSICS conducted
  • how scene SECURITY managed
  • search PATTERN for scene
A

True

43
Q

Log movements into zones:

Hot Zone - each examiner logs in and out (clip board hanging between warm and hot zone)

Cold Zone - scene guard logs movements in and out

A

True

44
Q

COLD ZONE:

  • log book records
  • scene strategy communicated

NOT clothing or packaging exhibits

A

True

45
Q

WARM ZONE:

Collecting; recording and securing the exhibit collection

A

True

46
Q

Scene Reconnaissance:

  • Reconnaissance is preliminary INSPECTION OR SURVEY OR RECONSTRUCTION of the scene
  • Recon include and deliberate a purposeful SEARCH of the scene
  • The outcome of recon by the O/C scene is a plan for ACTION
  • Recon encompasses a 4 step APPRECIATION or pathway
A

True

47
Q

Essential info at initial action for O/C scene handover is details of any post incident movement in the crime scene

A

True

48
Q

DNA can be collected from samples of:

  • hair
  • cigarette butts
  • liquid and dry blood
A

True

INV-104 (3 decks)

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