Test 3. Crime Scene Preservation

Question 1

What are the classification of evidence?

Answer 1

1. Direct (Testimonial evidence)
2. Real (Tangible evidence)
3. Circumstantial (Anything that has a logical connection to a crime)

Question 2

What is evidence?

Answer 2

> Proof that a crime happened

> Proof that disproofs a crime happened

Question 3

What is a crime scene?

Answer 3

Place that a crime took place and the area where evidence is found

Question 4

What are the 12 investigative factors?

Answer 4

1. Witness to crime
2. Knowledge of the suspect’s name
3. Knowledge of suspect location
4. Description of a suspect
5. Identification of a suspect
6. Property with identification of a suspect
7. Significant MO
8. Physical evidence
9. Information of automobile used by suspect
10. Positive results from a crime scene search
11. Can the crime be solved with publicity of additional investigative effort?
12. Opportunity for only person to commit the crime

Question 5

What are initial response to a crime scene?

Answer 5

1. Administer aid to injured parties
2. Protect the scene
3. Limit access to to scene
4. Identify witness
5. Identify suspects
6. Make notes of time, dates, weather, and other conditions
7. Record the scene and obersve before acting

Question 6

What are the 7 search patterns?

Answer 6

1. Point-to-point
2. Sector (Zone)
3. Concentric circle
4. Strip
5. Double strip
6. Wheel
7. LIne

Question 7

What are the types of sketches for a crime scene?

Answer 7

> Coordinate

> Triangulation

> Cross-projection

> Rough sketches

> Smooth Sketches

> External wound chart

Question 8

For picture to be admissible in court, they must meet the following criteria:

Answer 8

1. Must be relevant (About the crime)
2. Must be material (Has to have a point)
3. Must be competent (Good picture)