CITP EXAM 3 New Questions And Accurate Answers (A+)
what is the correct way to record evidence at a crime scene - ANSWER Recording - in
no way shall any evidence items be moved, altered, or transformed prior to being
recorded
Rough Notes: Readable, complete, and maintained by each agent present, recorded in
ink, pages numbered, single line corrections through errors with date and initials.
Chronologically done
Photographs: Sufficient in number, Complete, and representative of the entire crime
scene, photo log, orientation-overall, intermediate-numbers added, and close ups,
examination
Video Recording
Sketches (with title block)
whats the proper method for collecting evidence at a crime scene - ANSWER record and
collect, preserve evidence to protect it from changes, restrict computers from use or
touching
what is the correct way to package evidence at a crime scene - ANSWER if wet allow to
air dry-if need to transport use plastic but for no more than 2 hours, if blood use eye
dropper into sterile sealed container, if computer transport in a box marked fragile
process to establish and maintain chain of custody - ANSWER Chain of custody starts
when found
Create records for movement of evidence "life history"
Fill out the evidence label
Seal the items
Fill in the chain of custody when found, item number and sketch if drawn
Limit number of personnel involved in the movement of evidence
Store in secured vault
,procedure for submitting evidence to lab analysis - ANSWER call the unit for specific
instructions and take precaution to preserve evidence. mark cannisters with biohazard
or hazmat as necessary
3 types of evidence - ANSWER Testimonial, documentary, and physical
what are some search patterns - ANSWER strip or lane/grid/zone/spiral/clockwise/point
to point
how long can you transport wet material in a closed container - ANSWER no more than
two hours
what are some specifics in regards to computers with regard to evidence - ANSWER
don't turn them off if theyre on, mark them as fragile, and place them in a faraday bag
what are three types of friction ridge impressions ANS True -not visible with naked
eye/plastic -indentation into soft substrate/ patent -stained and visible due to
contamination
Explain things that affect photographic images ANS Light - Natural and artificial (flash,
incandescent, fluorescent, forensic)
Shutter speed - curtain to control duration of the time light is striking sensor
Aperture - opening in the camera lens to allow light to pass through, controls depth of
field,
ISO - sensitivity of the cameras sensitivity to available light
list techniques associated with photographing a crime scene and/or physical evidence -
ANSWER Photo identifier - format the SD card and then head slate should be filled in a
photographed
Photo log-list in chronological order on a photo log the description and location-do not
delete any photos
, Documentation perspectives-overall, intermediate, close ups
List techniques when videoing a crime scene-ANSWER do not walk while recording,
camera moves should be slow and deliberate-pan, tilt, zoom
Whats the most important equipment item for an LEO-ANSWER body armor
12 deadly factors - ANSWER Failure to exercise due regard while driving
Improper use of handcuffs, frisk, or search
Not enough rest/sleep
Relaxing too soon
Missing danger signs
Taking a bad position
Failure to watch the hands
Tactical restraint
Preoccupation
Failure to maintain physical and emotional and psychological health
Failure to use safety gear
Complacency
what are risk trends in law enforcement - ANSWER -terrorist attacks
Ambushes
Vehicle
Hasty
Deliberate
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