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MPTC Criminal Investigations Examhow many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - --no less than 5
-no more than 8
-what is RESPECT used for? - -the steps needed to conduct an objective and
procedurally just criminal investigation
-R (RESPECT) - -R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
-E - RESPECT - -E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
-bodily injury - -substantial impairment of the physical condition
-types of bodily injury - -any burn
fracture of any bone
subdural hematoma
internal organ damage
-serious bodily injury - -bodily injury which creates a permanent
disfigurement, prolonged or permanent loss of any bodily function, body
member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a substantial risk of death
-overall pictures - -taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their
unique features
-mid-range pictures - -photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall
distinguishing features from overall image in view
-close-up pictures - -taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
-S (RESPECT) - -S - Separate and remove people
-what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - -
separating involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves
unique perspectives from forthcoming views
-P (RESPECT) - -P - protect the crime scene
-why should the crime scene always be protected? - -to prevent
unnecessary contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
, -what is Modus Operandi - --M.O.
-a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly distinguishing
pattern of conduct common to the current and former incidents
-how should you protect the crime scene? - --establish perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
-keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
-identify sources of DNA
-E (RESPECT) - -E - Evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been
committed
-chain of custody - -meticulous and chronological documentation of
evidence, from the moment it is seized, to it's presentation in court
-C (RESPECT) - -C - compare evidence with MGL criminal elements
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
-property crimes - --larceny crimes
-property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs.
felonies
-dangerous weapons crimes - -increased penalties for persons who use
dangerous weapons to commit person crimes
-types of dangerous weapons - --firearms
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death
-T (RESPECT) - -T - take action
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest
someone
-inner perimeters - -where the actual crime took place and contains
physical evidence
-how big should the inner perimeter be? - -at least twice the size of the
actual crime scene
-outer perimeter - -a staging area for support and personal equipment
-what is the outer perimeter used for? - -to store equipment and supplies
for a crime scene
may have a designated area for credentialed news media representatives
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