MCOLES TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| RATED A+

Transporting prisoners Determine age, advise dispatch to nature of arrest, indentification of prisoner, destiantion and starting mileage Transporting prisoners (TRUE OR FALSE) Handcuff and search before placing in vehicle Diagram location of physical evidence at crime scenes Time and date of sketch Complaint number Name of preper and measurer Process a diagram of crime scene as evidence ~handles crime scene sketch as evidence~ Note date/time and location Identified person making sketch with personal identifier (initials) and marks as evidence. Photograph crime scene Selects proper equipment Photographs exact location of crime(house number/street sign) Photographs general exterior (perimeter) Photographs specifics of the crime (evidence/victims) Logs sequence of pictures taken at crime scene Grid Search A search method employed by two or more people overlapping separate line searches forming a grid. This method is best used in large crime scenes such as fields or woods (outside). Several searches, or a line of them, move alongside each other from one end to the other. Quadrant/zone search A search method in which the crime scene is divided into smaller sections (zones or quadrants) and team members are assigned to search each section. Each of these sections can be divided into smaller sections for smaller teams to search thoroughly. Best searching for a small object Spiral Search Carried out by a single person involves the searcher walking in a circular fashion from the outer point of crime scence towards the central point. DO NOT START IN CENTER AS EVIDENCE COULD BE DESTROYED Examinbe body for evidence of unnatural death Notify medical examiner of death Investigate death scene for evidence of unnatural death before searching the body by considering the length of time the person has been dead, visual signs of violence, apperance of the body, etc. Search bodies for identification when death is determined to be natural Searches body to locate identification (e.g, checks pockets, checks purse) or identifying marks (e.g., scars, tattoos, amputations, medical alert tags) if death was natural Inventories valuables obtained in search Secured personal property obtained from a dead body Conduct a Show up Identifies possible suspects at the scene of the crime by: -Interviewing witnesses -reviewing evidence; or -reviewing suspect's description Locates the suspect by radio communications with base station or other officers or searching the surrounding area Determines whether it is legal to conduct a show up: -a limited period of time has elapsed since the crime was committed; -probably cause is absent that the suspect committed the crime; and -to eliminate innocent victims of circumstances from suspicion. Transports victim/witnesses to the suspect for viewing -to eliminate a potentially innocent person from being a victim of circumstances -to minimize the level of government intrusion Plan for a search Determines the appropriate search method based upon available personnel, equipment, and physical characteristics of the area to be searched, including: -spiral -grid -quadrant Conducts a briefing describing: -Facts relating to the crime and crime scene -officers' assignments for the search Know what an officer may have to do prior to search of crime scene Protection of the crime scene Secure the scene: the scene where the body is located is usually the area most critical to the death investigator. Examining this area is CRUCIAL to the death investigation. Zone search pattern Grid search pattern Strip Method or Line Method Crime in progress scene Establish control of perimeter Protect crime scene Search immediate area for support personnel Conduct preliminary crime scene search Collects and records evidence Case planning Review a case with prosecutor or city attorney to plan for preparation of case Check that witnesses are present Introduce witnesses to prosecutor Explain courtroom proceedings Refrain from coaching witnesses Stroke maintain an open airway Car Accident Ask bystanders if they can identify witnesses Request media to assist with locating possible witnesses Record statement and have those involved write a written statement Arrange for those involved at traffic stop to repeat statements in each others presence Collect and document physical evidence from crash scene Photograph, locate field sketch , use proper container For a skid measure beginning and end of measurement If a vehicle is crashed at an unsafe proximity to a live wire call utilities do not attempt to rescue driver