OPOTA SPO Unit 11 Questions And Answers With Latest Quiz
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OPOTA SPO Unit 11 Questions And Answers With Latest Quiz
Describe the primary responsibilities of the first responder to a crime scene. ANS Officer Safety and Rendering Aid
Rendering Aid Considerations: ANS Once the scene is deemed to be safe, there may be individuals on the scene who are in ...
OPOTA SPO Unit 11 Questions And Answers With
Latest Quiz
Describe the primary responsibilities of the first responder to a crime scene. ANS Officer Safety
and Rendering Aid
Rendering Aid Considerations: ANS Once the scene is deemed to be safe, there may be
individuals on the scene who are in need of first aid.
It is often unavoidable that the crime scene is altered.
If objects are being moved within the scene, it is imperative that those actions are noted and
documented.
Attempt to mitigate any damage done by the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) through
reasonable limitations that do not limit lifesaving.
Describe measures the officer can take to control contamination at a crime scene. ANS Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) for yourself should include latex/nitrile gloves, shoe covers, respiratory
equipment, eye protection, and anything else required by the scene's circumstances.
Contamination is the transfer of outside material to the scene
(e.g., a hair from the first responder drops off into the scene and it is collected).
Cross-contamination is transfer between evidence within the scene (e.g., packaging the victim's
clothing in the same bag as the suspect's clothing).
In order to prevent contamination with your DNA, when wearing latex/nitrile gloves, do not touch
your face, hair, cell phones, etc.
Class characteristics (definition)... ANS Traits or characteristics of evidence that allow the item
to be compared with a group.
,Shared by all members of its class.
Cannot be identified to a single source.
Class characteristic (example)... ANS The sole of a Nike Air Max size 11 is manufactured to have
a particular design; all size 11 Nike Air Max soles manufactured from the same mold will have the
same general appearance.
Individualistic characteristic (definition)... ANS Traits or characteristics of an item of evidence
that allows the item to be compared with a specific object or person.
The comparison will be determined whether or not the item originated from the object or person
(i.e., allows for individualization of evidence).
Individual characteristic (example)... ANS Cuts, scratches, wear pattern, or other defects on the
sole of a Nike Air Max size 11 distinguish one shoe from another.
Describe chain of custody. ANS Labeling Evidence:
-Tags should be directly attached to the evidence packaging at the time of the collection
Factors to Show Integrity of Evidence in the Chain of Custody:
-Evidence collected at a crime scene is the same as presented in court
-The item must not be altered or changed
-Chain must be maintained in order to document reasons why any party has dealt with the evidence
Information a Chain of Custody must Reflect:
- Who found or had contact with the evidence
- To whom the evidence was given
- Reason the evidence was given to that person
, - When and by whom the evidence was returned
- Where and how the evidence was stored until taken to court
- Any changes which were made to the evidence
- Paperwork for the Chain of Custody must remain with the Evidence.
Information which must be Shown on an Evidence Tag:
- Date recovered
- Time recovered
- Exact location of recovery
- Report/case number
- Item number
Overall or Establishing Shots: ANS Depicts the general condition and layout of the scene
Capture how the scene is oriented, where major visible landmarks are, and the condition of the scene
prior to significant alteration
Are taken in two distinct fashions during crime scene processing:
- The first occurs prior to the introduction of any scales or photo placards
- Later, as you identify specific areas of evidence and placards are introduced, take another set of
overall shots
Four-Cornered Approach: ANS Stand in each corner and take overlapping pictures
Pictures should overlap approximately 30%
In addition to a set of photos from eye level, other angles may be needed to thoroughly document the
scene
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