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Criminal Investigation Test Review Questions and Complete SolutionsWhat is the MPTC model and acronym for steps for conducting an effective investigation? - Correct Ans: RESPECT.=
Respond to the scene and make it safe
Emergency care for injured
Separate and remove people
Protect the crime scene
Evidence collection
Corroborate evidence with M.G.L.
Take action & Testify in court
You are the first officer on the scene of a crime scene, what is the first step taken to protect evidence? - Correct Ans: Establish a taped perimeter.
You are conducting an armed robbery investigation and request assistance from EMS for someone with life-threatening injuries. After EMS arrives what must be done to protect the crime scene? - Correct Ans:
Establish a pathway for other first responders to avoid evidence that needs to be processed. Guide or instruct EMS personnel to use established path to prevent evidence contamination.
Physical evidence can be compromised or permanently lost while treating serious or life threatening injuries. DO NOT clean up or move any treatment supplies used or discarded by EMS on scene.
What type of container is used to package a t-shirt that is dry, ripped and has a bloodstain on it? - Correct Ans: Reddish-brown stain... Paper Bag
How many hours does the police have to enter a missing juvenile into NCIC and conduct a report? - Correct Ans: 2 hours
What is the Age of consent in MA? (might mention something about a 16yr old girl and 37 yr old man) - Correct Ans: 16 years old You are conducting an A&B investigation with a victim, suspect and 3 witnesses. 2 witnesses need to leave asap. What order should you conduct interviews? - Correct Ans: Victim, Witnesses, Suspect
You respond to an A&B in progress, at arrival you see the victim surrounded by 3 friends who witnessed the crime. The friends are providing emotional support for the victim. To gather reliable testimonial evidence, what should you do? - Correct Ans: Separate people
According to the courts, police need good reason to conduct a show up. What are good reasons to conduct a show up? - Correct Ans: 3 factors must be present to conduct a show up with good reason:
1.Nature of the crime involved and corresponding concern for public safety;
2.Need for efficient police investigation in the immediate aftermath of a crime;
3.Importance of prompt confirmation of the accuracy of investigatory information, which if inaccurate will permit the police to quickly pursue another lead.
exception:Exigency (justified by medical emergency or other critical condition involving the witness or suspect)
During your initial walk through of a crime scene what evidence should be collected first? (A rope, torn t-shirt was worn by the victim, or a blanket with body fluid on it) - Correct Ans: The blanket with body fluids on it
What should you do to protect evidence on a phone during a child pornography investigation? - Correct Ans: BAG IT KEEP AWAY FROM MAGNETIC FIELDS SET TO AIRPLANE MODE
Process For DNA, trace and fingerprint evidence FIRST. Avoid touching or moving and call for forensic assistance
Do not remove loose media (e.g. discs, memory cards, flash drives) inside or connected to a computer or
device.
Do not touch peripheral items (e.g. mice, keyboard, etc.) screens, buttons, volume controls or another feature that may "wake" the device.
Maintain computer or device power status. Consult with a forensic expert before turning device "OFF" or "ON", disconnecting any power supply or deactivating a feature (e.g. airplane mode)
Take photographs and include close up images of serial numbers
Use sketches to diagram connections
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