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Serious/Major Crime Scenes Flashcards

1
Q

True or False: An exhibit schedule produced for the court contains records of:

  1. The ID number allocated to each exhibit.
  2. All the material gathered for forensic analysis.
  3. Only those exhibits collected at the crime scene/s.
  4. Photographs and video/DVD interview tapes.
A
  1. True
  2. False
  3. False
  4. True
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A common approach path to and from the crime scene is established to:

A

Control access to the scene to prevent contamination.

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A search is a part of most crime scene examinations. Adopting a search pattern assists to:

A

Examine the scene in a thorough and controlled manner.

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Which of the following examples fit the definition of a crime scene and so be subject to forensic scrutiny:

  1. A suspect located soon after the incident.
  2. A vehicle that has been used as the getaway car.
  3. A police interview record of a suspects confession.
  4. A shopkeeper who is the victim of a serious assault.
A
  1. Yes
  2. Yes
  3. No
  4. Yes
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True or False: The O/C scene must minimise risk of contamination of the material collected by ensuring persons working in a serious crime scene

  1. Package exhibits in clean and dry containers.
  2. Work with haste to package and remove exhibits.
  3. Use gloves to remove and package any exhibit.
  4. Are directly briefed about the zonal requirements.
A
  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
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True or False: Police procedures for managing the hot zone at a serious crime scene direct the O/C scene to:

  1. Display instructions about protective clothing.
  2. Establish a transition area for hot zone protection.
  3. Brief examiners on the search strategy.
  4. Place guards to monitor hot zone entry and exit.
A
  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
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What is not the responsibility of an exhibits officer?

A

Establishing the relevance of the exhibit to the enquiry.

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True or False: Full PPE consisting of overalls, gloves and foot coverings must be worn by anyone:

  1. Entering the hot zone by way of the stepping plates.
  2. Examining an exhibit found in the hot zone.
  3. Processing the exhibit collection in the warm zone.
  4. Transitioning from the warm zone to the hot zone.
A
  1. True
  2. True
  3. False
  4. True
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True or False: A reconstruction is a theory about what took place in a given area over a relevant period of time and how it is likely to have happened.

A

True

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True or False: Which of the following types of evidence located at a crime scene can be instrumental in establishing a personal signature or characteristics (modus operandi) of committing a crime?

  1. What property was removed or damaged.
  2. When fingerprints provide positive ID.
  3. How the offender entered the scene.
  4. Where and when the offence occurred.
A
  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. True
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What situation is most likely to lead to cross-contamination at a crime scene?

A

When scene equipment is re-used without cleaning.

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The decontamination zone model is used at a scene of a major crime because:

A

The scene will contain both biological and physical evidence.

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What is the purpose of a reconnaissance by the O/C scene?

A

A recon includes a deliberate and purposeful ASSESSMENT of the scene.

The outcome of a recon by the O/C scene is a plan for ACTION.

A recon is the preliminary SURVEY of the scene.

A recon encompasses a four step APPRECIATION.

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True or False: A scene examination strategy record is a documented report providing an overview record of the management strategies, procedures followed and outcomes achieved at the scene examination phase.

A

True

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True or False: To manage a serious crime scene the O/C scene will place scene guards on the perimeter of a serious crime scene and brief them to:

  1. Prevent all unauthorized access into the scene.
  2. Be alert to circumstances that may cause contamination.
  3. Keep notebook records of all movements near the scene.
  4. Give a general response to public or media questions..
A
  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
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The ‘warm zone’ is partly designed to provide an area for:

A

Collecting, recording and securing the exhibit collection.

17
Q

True or False: Stepping plates are used in the hot zone of a major scene because they can:

  1. Be easily placed and repositioned in the scene.
  2. Direct examiners to a pathway through the scene.
  3. Conceal evidence embedded in the scene.
  4. Be easily cleaned and can be reused.
A
  1. True
  2. True
  3. False
  4. True
18
Q

A plan or strategy for scene examination at the location of a serious crime is the responsibility of the O/C scene.

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

A

How the FORENSIC examination will be conducted.

When and where scene BRIEFINGS will occur.

How scene SECURITY is to be managed.

The search PATTERN for the scene examination.

19
Q

True or False: Which of the following actions take place at the scene HQ in the cold zone?

  1. The scene search strategy is communicated.
  2. Scene exhibits are packaged, sorted and stored.
  3. Scene examiners discard PPE.
  4. Logbook records are kept of all staff movements.
A
  1. True
  2. False
  3. False
  4. True
20
Q

True or False: Scene logs (name, time, date) of people movements in a serious crime scene are essential for a serious or major crime investigation because they:

  1. Are a component of safe systems for managing scenes.
  2. Are an essential component of the ‘chain of evidence’.
  3. Verify the use of elimination samples for the forensic examination.
  4. Show how secondary transfer occurs when exhibits are collected.
A
  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
21
Q

The zone model provides a structured approach to the management of serious crime scene examinations.

Zoning a scene helps to:

A

Control ACCESS to the crime scene.

Maintain an appropriate STANDARD of safety.

Avoid CONTAMINATION of the scene and exhibits.

Establish set procedures for evidence PROTECTION.

22
Q

The O/C initial party is responsible for effectively briefing and conducting handover to an O/C scene on their arrival.

What information is essential to the integrity of the crime scene examination?

A

Details of any post movement in the crime scene.

23
Q

What are the terms given to the following search types:

  1. The scene is divided by evenly spaced parallel lines and the examiners move in one direction.
  2. A pattern of same size squares overlays the scene and each square is examined.
  3. The search begins from the centre and moves through concentric circles to the perimeter.
  4. The scene is divided into completely separate areas.
A
  1. Lane
  2. Grid
  3. Spiral
  4. Zone

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