quiz 3

Question 1

what is the best evidence rule

Answer 1

original notes must be provided whenever possible

Question 2

what should you write down on your notes first

Answer 2

the date

Question 3

what are supplemental reports

Answer 3

created when new sources of info are discovered

Question 4

what best displays a scene word or photo

Answer 4

photo

Question 5

when should you take notes

Answer 5

as soon as you get to the scene

Question 6

when first encountering a witness, you should use what type of questions

Answer 6

open ended questions

Question 7

write down ______ not ______

Answer 7

facts
opinion

Question 8

what are field interview cards

Answer 8

used when patrol officers encounter people or circumstances that appear suspicious but there is not sufficient cause for arrest

Question 9

what is used in a report

Answer 9

date, location, time
description
wounds shown

Question 10

if you have poor notes the ________ will make you look bad

Answer 10

defense attorney

Question 11

info learned by the investigators is the _____ of the case

Answer 11

facts

Question 12

what are prejudicial images

Answer 12

images that appeal unfairly to the emotions of the jury, may be suppressed in court

Question 13

when should you write info

Answer 13

as soon as you get it, then write the report after

Question 14

____ help you write your report

Answer 14

notes

Question 15

what is used in you report

Answer 15

date time details, thoroughness, short simple sentences, get to the point, facts

Question 16

what is digital imaging

Answer 16

allows more photos to be taken, and instant feedback

Question 17

they use ______ _____ to make detailed memos

Answer 17

digital recording

Question 18

digital recording is difficult to use when you have to

Answer 18

go back through quickly

Question 19

case that established best evidence rule

Answer 19

cheadle v. barwell 1933

Question 20

you have to do everything _______ when presenting the facts

Answer 20

unbiasedly

Question 21

what is preliminary information

Answer 21

location, time and nature of crime, id of victim, manner and time complaint was made

Question 22

if you make a mistake in your notes you should

Answer 22

document the mistake a be honest

Question 23

most important step in documenting crime scene initially

Answer 23

notes

Question 24

what is the initial complaint/face sheet

Answer 24

at a glance summary of investigation
times, dates, locations, who did what, who saw what, and what evidence was collected