The most effective way to quickly establish a visible
perimeter on scene is by use of:
a. uniformed officers
b. barrier tape
d. police cards
d. natural border such as shrubbery - ....ANSWER...b.
barrier tape
A significant group to consider in reference to entry when
controlling the scene is:
a. EMS
b. Media
c. other police officers
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d. family members of the victim - ....ANSWER...d. other
police officers
It is permissible to refuse crime scene entry to the Chief
(T/F) - ....ANSWER...true - does not matter who they are
The purpose of a crime scene log is to have a list of who
entered and when (T/F) - ....ANSWER...False ?
The officer responsible for the scene, as well as the first
responding officer, needs to take the time to brief
investigators upon arrival (T/F) - ....ANSWER...true
The initial responding officers actions have the potential to
make or break the processing the scene. (T/F) -
....ANSWER...true
Evidence collection entails:
a. cataloging the interrelationship of where items are in the
scene
b. noting the physical layout of the scene
c. documenting observations of things that cannot be
physically collected
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d. all of the above
e. a and b only - ....ANSWER...d. all of the above
Scene assessment is an ongoing process that begins the
processing task and defines what
Initially, the investigator must make note of:
a. who called
b. what was reported
c. how the caller became aware of the information
d. all of the above - ....ANSWER...d. all of the above
Which should be done last?
a. moving items to collect evidence
b. release of the body
c. first recheck
d. photograph the scene - ....ANSWER...a. moving items to
collect evidence
The crime scene team performs an assessment
(before/after) processing.
a. before
b. after - ....ANSWER...a. before
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The following allows for a more effective assessment of
the scene boundary by the crime scene team:
a. training and experience
b. scene stability
c. available lighting
d. all of the above - ....ANSWER...d. all of the above
Technique(s) for handling supervisors when attempting to
restrict access to the scene include:
a. enforce the use of personal protective equipment
b. coffee
c. create a route/observation area for authorized persons
d. all of the above
e. a and c only - ....ANSWER...e. a and c only
Entry and exit points are defined by ease of access and
which of the following:
a. the avenue of approach and departure by perpetrators
b. scene exposure concerns
c. availability
d. all of the above - ....ANSWER...d. all of the above
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