MPTC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 14 1. how many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup?: -no less than 5 -no more than 8 2. what is RESPECT used for?: the steps needed to conduct an objective and procedurally just criminal investigation ...
how many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - correct answer -no less than 5
-no more than 8
what is RESPECT used for? - correct answer the steps needed to conduct an objective and procedurally
just criminal investigation
R (RESPECT) - correct answer R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
E - RESPECT - correct answer E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
bodily injury - correct answer substantial impairment of the physical condition
types of bodily injury - correct answer -any burn
-fracture of any bone
-subdural hematoma
-internal organ damage
serious bodily injury - correct answer 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 - correct answer taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique
features
,MPTC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025
GRADED A+
mid-range pictures - correct answer photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall distinguishing
features from overall image in view
close-up pictures - correct answer taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (RESPECT) - correct answer S - Separate and remove people
what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - correct answer separating involved
parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique perspectives from forthcoming views
P (RESPECT) - correct answer P - protect the crime scene
why should the crime scene always be protected? - correct answer to prevent unnecessary
contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
what is Modus Operandi - correct answer -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? - correct answer -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) - correct answer E - Evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed
chain of custody - correct answer meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence, from the
moment it is seized, to it's presentation in court.
C (RESPECT) - correct answer C - compare evidence with MGL criminal elements
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
property crimes - correct answer -larceny crimes
-property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. felonies
dangerous weapons crimes - correct answer increased penalties for persons who use dangerous
weapons to commit person crimes
types of dangerous weapons - correct answer -firearms.
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death.
T (RESPECT) - correct answer T - take action
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone
inner perimeters - correct answer where the actual crime took place and contains physical evidence
how big should the inner perimeter be? - correct answer at least twice the size of the actual crime scene
outer perimeter - correct answer a staging area for support and personal equipment.
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