Utah POST LEO #1 (Intermediate Exam #1) – Qs & As
Considerations for ID of the dead body Right Ans - 1. Most cases can be ID
from on-scene investigations
2. When visual ID not possible, scientific means of DNA, fingerprints, and
dental records will be used.
3. Fingerprints only done at knowledge and consent of OME
4. Other useful methods include clothing, jewelry, tattoos, and xrays.
Considers for toxicology sampling Right Ans - 1. Collected on all OME cases.
2. Samples include blood, urine, liver, bile, and vitreous.
3. Testing determined by the nature of the case.
Indications of suicide Right Ans - 1. Statements by decedent
2. Notes or documents
3. Previous attempts or gestures
4. Physical evidence
5. Departure from usual behavior patterns
6. Insurance issues/family perceptions
Considerations for evidence collection from the body Right Ans - 1. Body
based evidence will be collected during the OME examination
2. Gunshot Residue are no longer routinely preformed and will only be done if
specially requested. Victims hands should be covered with paper bags to
preserve trace elements.
Resources which aid in estimating the value of stolen/recovered goods
Right Ans - 1. New/similar goods retail and wholesale price
2. Consumer depreciation guides
3. Pawn listings
COMMON POSTMORTEM CHANGES Right Ans - 1. Rigor Mortis
2. Livor Mortis (pooling of blood)
3. Algor Mortis (cooling of the core)
4. Decomposition
5. Skeletonization
Examples of evidence related to neglect and abuse Right Ans - 1. Report by
child
,2. Living conditions
3. Bruising
4. Broken bones
5. Injuries in various stages of healing
List and describe types of wounds and their characteristics Right Ans - 1.
Blunt force; lacertions, contusions, abrasion, and patterned injuries
2. Sharp force; stab, incised, puncture, and chop
3. Gunshot wounds; contact, intermediate, and indeterminate.
Terms of time relating to the time of death Right Ans - 1.
Antermortem/Premortem
2. Perimortem
3. Postmortem
Considerations in infant deaths Right Ans - 1.Natural or Abuse
2.Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
How ID thieves use personal information Right Ans - 1. Credit card fraud
2. Phone or utilities
3. Bank/Finance
4. Government documents
5. Other methods such as: getting a job, renting a home, and obtaining medical
services.
Attended death Right Ans - Death results from natural causes and a doctor
has seen the patient within 30 days
Unattended death Right Ans - All other cases of death that are not attended.
Must be reported to OME
Reasons why only one officer should issue commands Right Ans - 1. Avoid
confusion
2. Execute a given plan properly
3. Advise suspects what is expected of them.
Physical effects of elevated heart rate Right Ans - 1. Gross motor skills
work more effectively than fine or complex motor skills.
2. Rapid heart rate has a negative impact on preformance.
, What are the psycho-neural effects of critical incident stress Right Ans - 1.
Tunnel stress.
2. Auditory distortion
3. Disassociation
Strategies when responding to a dangerous situation while off duty Right
Ans - 1. Have a survival state of mind
2. Form a plan of action; summon assistance, ID escape routes, find cover and
concealment, protect your family.
Where are the statues for domestic violence located Right Ans - 77-36
78b-7-1
Where are the statues for Safe Harbor Right Ans - 62a-4a-801 and 802
Types of stalkers Right Ans - 1. Simple obsession
2. Love obsession
3. Erotomania
4. False victim
5. Vengeance/Terrorism
Dangers of off duty response Right Ans - 1. Complacency
2. Do not possess needed equipment
3. Fail to temper sense of duty with sound judgement
4. ID as a cop because of dress/badge was recognized
LEO responsibilities on scene of a dead body investigation Right Ans - 1.
Determine the size and scope of the scene
2. Secure the scene. Restrict unnecessary movements
3. Obtain statements
4. Secure evidence
5. Preserve fragile or short lived evidence
Issues which should be discussed with the prosecutor prior to obtaining a
warrant Right Ans - 1. Case merits
2. Probable cause
3. Case impact
4. Establishing type of crime
Considerations for ID of the dead body Right Ans - 1. Most cases can be ID
from on-scene investigations
2. When visual ID not possible, scientific means of DNA, fingerprints, and
dental records will be used.
3. Fingerprints only done at knowledge and consent of OME
4. Other useful methods include clothing, jewelry, tattoos, and xrays.
Considers for toxicology sampling Right Ans - 1. Collected on all OME cases.
2. Samples include blood, urine, liver, bile, and vitreous.
3. Testing determined by the nature of the case.
Indications of suicide Right Ans - 1. Statements by decedent
2. Notes or documents
3. Previous attempts or gestures
4. Physical evidence
5. Departure from usual behavior patterns
6. Insurance issues/family perceptions
Considerations for evidence collection from the body Right Ans - 1. Body
based evidence will be collected during the OME examination
2. Gunshot Residue are no longer routinely preformed and will only be done if
specially requested. Victims hands should be covered with paper bags to
preserve trace elements.
Resources which aid in estimating the value of stolen/recovered goods
Right Ans - 1. New/similar goods retail and wholesale price
2. Consumer depreciation guides
3. Pawn listings
COMMON POSTMORTEM CHANGES Right Ans - 1. Rigor Mortis
2. Livor Mortis (pooling of blood)
3. Algor Mortis (cooling of the core)
4. Decomposition
5. Skeletonization
Examples of evidence related to neglect and abuse Right Ans - 1. Report by
child
,2. Living conditions
3. Bruising
4. Broken bones
5. Injuries in various stages of healing
List and describe types of wounds and their characteristics Right Ans - 1.
Blunt force; lacertions, contusions, abrasion, and patterned injuries
2. Sharp force; stab, incised, puncture, and chop
3. Gunshot wounds; contact, intermediate, and indeterminate.
Terms of time relating to the time of death Right Ans - 1.
Antermortem/Premortem
2. Perimortem
3. Postmortem
Considerations in infant deaths Right Ans - 1.Natural or Abuse
2.Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
How ID thieves use personal information Right Ans - 1. Credit card fraud
2. Phone or utilities
3. Bank/Finance
4. Government documents
5. Other methods such as: getting a job, renting a home, and obtaining medical
services.
Attended death Right Ans - Death results from natural causes and a doctor
has seen the patient within 30 days
Unattended death Right Ans - All other cases of death that are not attended.
Must be reported to OME
Reasons why only one officer should issue commands Right Ans - 1. Avoid
confusion
2. Execute a given plan properly
3. Advise suspects what is expected of them.
Physical effects of elevated heart rate Right Ans - 1. Gross motor skills
work more effectively than fine or complex motor skills.
2. Rapid heart rate has a negative impact on preformance.
, What are the psycho-neural effects of critical incident stress Right Ans - 1.
Tunnel stress.
2. Auditory distortion
3. Disassociation
Strategies when responding to a dangerous situation while off duty Right
Ans - 1. Have a survival state of mind
2. Form a plan of action; summon assistance, ID escape routes, find cover and
concealment, protect your family.
Where are the statues for domestic violence located Right Ans - 77-36
78b-7-1
Where are the statues for Safe Harbor Right Ans - 62a-4a-801 and 802
Types of stalkers Right Ans - 1. Simple obsession
2. Love obsession
3. Erotomania
4. False victim
5. Vengeance/Terrorism
Dangers of off duty response Right Ans - 1. Complacency
2. Do not possess needed equipment
3. Fail to temper sense of duty with sound judgement
4. ID as a cop because of dress/badge was recognized
LEO responsibilities on scene of a dead body investigation Right Ans - 1.
Determine the size and scope of the scene
2. Secure the scene. Restrict unnecessary movements
3. Obtain statements
4. Secure evidence
5. Preserve fragile or short lived evidence
Issues which should be discussed with the prosecutor prior to obtaining a
warrant Right Ans - 1. Case merits
2. Probable cause
3. Case impact
4. Establishing type of crime
