MPTC Criminal Investigations Exam Questions &
Answers.
How many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - ANS -no less than 5
-no more than 8
What is RESPECT used for? - ANS the steps needed to conduct an objective and
procedurally just criminal investigation
R (RESPECT) - ANS R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
E - RESPECT - ANS E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc...
Bodily injury - ANS substantial impairment of the physical condition
Types of bodily injury - ANS any burn
Fracture of any bone
Subdural hematoma
Internal organ damage
Serious bodily injury - ANS 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 - ANS taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique
features
Mid-range pictures - ANS photos taken 2-4 ft. away while keeping the overall
distinguishing features from overall image in view
Close-up pictures - ANS taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
Place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (RESPECT) - ANS S - Separate and remove people
What is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - ANS separating
involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique perspectives
from forthcoming views
P (RESPECT) - ANS P - protect the crime scene
Why should the crime scene always be protected? - ANS to prevent unnecessary
contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
, What is Modus Operandi - ANS -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? - ANS -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) - ANS E - Evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has been committed
Chain of custody - ANS meticulous and chronological documentation of evidence, from
the moment it is seized, to its presentation in court
C (RESPECT) - ANS C - compare evidence with MGL criminal elements
-consider elder persons and persons with disabilities
Property crimes - ANS -larceny crimes
-property damage crimes
-value of property stolen/damaged is used to determine misdemeanors vs. felonies
Dangerous weapons crimes - ANS increased penalties for persons who use dangerous
weapons to commit person crimes
Types of dangerous weapons - ANS -firearms
-other tools capable of causing bodily injury, serious bodily injury or death
T (RESPECT) - ANS T - take action
-refer to the actions and conditions you can take in order to lawfully arrest someone
Inner perimeters - ANS where the actual crime took place and contains physical
evidence
How big should the inner perimeter be? - ANS at least twice the size of the actual crime
scene
Outer perimeter - ANS a staging area for support and personal equipment
What is the outer perimeter used for? - ANS to store equipment and supplies for a crime
scene
May have a designated area for credentialed news media representatives
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