Protecting Crime Scenes Flashcards
What is the primary responsibility of the patrol officer upon arriving at a crime scene?
Evaluate circumstances, take immediate action, render aid, and protect the crime scene.
When should a patrol officer request assistance from a detective?
When the crime’s complexity requires expertise and time beyond the patrol officer’s capacity.
What types of crimes require notification of Patrol Investigations?
- Property-related crimes at a felony level
- Firearm-related crimes
- Person-related crimes at a felony level
- Domestic-related crimes at a felony level
- Suspicious deaths
Who is notified for commercial robberies involving serious injuries?
The Theft Crimes Bureau (TCB) Robbery Section.
What is the Major Incident Log used for?
To document all personnel at a crime scene where an investigative unit will respond.
What are the responsibilities of officers assigned to an investigation?
- Coordinate preliminary and/or follow-up investigation
- Locate and identify witnesses
- Maintain crime scene and protect evidence
- Interview complainants and witnesses
- Report the incident fully and accurately
What is the role of Crime Scene Analysts (CSAs) at a crime scene?
To assess, document, and process the crime scene.
Fill in the blank: The area sergeant or lieutenant will respond to all major incidents/scenes and assume _______ from the patrol officer.
[command]
What must be done if large amounts of evidence are found at a crime scene?
Investigating officers may assist CSAs in properly booking and sealing the evidence.
What should be included in reports if no photographs or physical evidence are recovered?
An explanation by the officer in charge of the scene.
True or False: Officers must use personal devices to take photographs at crime scenes.
False.
What happens when human remains are discovered that may belong to a Native American?
CSI will consult a representative of a tribe or notify the Office of Historic Preservation.
Who is responsible for the police activities at a homicide scene?
The Homicide Section supervisor or detective.
What is the protocol if a death is confirmed to be suspicious?
Notify the Homicide Section lieutenant or designee immediately.
What does FIT stand for?
Force Investigation Team.
What types of incidents does CIRT review?
Critical events, in-custody deaths, and violent crimes against LVMPD members.
Fill in the blank: Crime scenes where CSI personnel are not requested, the officer locating the evidence will properly _______ the evidence.
[book and seal]
What should be done with photographs taken during dynamic incidents?
- Taken by a sergeant or higher
- Authorized by a lieutenant or above
- Uploaded to OnBase and Evidence.com
What is the primary purpose of crime scene documentation?
To identify and prosecute suspects.
What is the procedure if an officer encounters evidence during a misdemeanor investigation?
The investigating officer will properly book and seal any evidence.
Who retains responsibility for commercial burglaries occurring outside of normal business hours?
Area command detectives.
What does FIT stand for in the context of LVMPD?
FIT stands for Force Investigation Team.
What is the primary responsibility of FIT?
To respond and conduct investigations related to critical events, in-custody deaths, and violent crimes involving LVMPD members.
What does CIRT stand for?
CIRT stands for Critical Incident Review Team.
