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NC BLET CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TEST Q&A
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NC BLET CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONTEST Q&A
Ways to Locate and Identify Potential Witnesses - Answer--Conduct an area canvass to
locate those that live or work near the crime scene.
-Observe the individuals that are talking amongst themselves while others are listening.
-Interview friends, relatives, and associates of victim.
-Interview those named during the interviews with the above people.
-Check your local department records division for associates to the victim and/or
suspect.
-Locate photographs found at the scene or in the victims possession, of possible
associates.
-Locate the victims address or phone book.
-Seize surveillance film from the location of the crime and/or area surrounding
businesses.
-Recover cell phones and other devices which hold memory from the victim, suspect,
and witnesses.
Minimum Identification for People Interviewed - Answer--Full Name
-Sex, race, and date of birth
-Home address and phone number
-Business address and phone number
-Cell Phone number(s)
-E-mail Address
-Next of kin or friend contact information
When possible get a __________________________ statement from each witness. -
Answer-Recorded(Video or audio)
Statement - Answer-First-hand account of a crime as given to an investigating law
enforcement officer.
Purposes for obtaining a statement - Answer--Provide a first hand account of what a
victim, witness, and/or suspect say occurred.
-Substantiate the charges against the suspect.
-Impeach conflicting testimony of a witness or suspect in court.
-Provide investigative information such as descriptions or identify of suspects and
vehicles.
Three Basic Sources of Statements - Answer--Witness
-Victim
-Suspect
Preferred format of statements - Answer-Audio or Video recorded statements
,Prior to conducting a custodial interview of a suspect, they MUST be advised of
their_________________________________________. - Answer-Miranda Rights
Statements-General Data - Answer--Date
-Times(started and completed)
-Location taken
-Name of officer(s) taking the statement
-Case number
Statements-Biographical Data about person being interviewed - Answer--Full Name
-Personal Identifying Numbers
-Date of Birth
-Place of Birth
-Present Address
-Employment Status
-Telephone number(s)
Parts of Statements-Body(formats) - Answer--Narrative
-Question and Answer
Use words___________________ the subjects vocabulary. - Answer-Within
Proper reconstruction of the crime scene must include - Answer--Field Notes
-Photographs
-A crime scene sketch
-Evidence Custody Documents
Field Notes - Answer-A log of the officers actions at the scene.
Modus Operandi - Answer-Method of Operation
Photographs are admissible evidence if they______________and
______________________________ represent what is observed at the scene. -
Answer-Fairly and accurately
Minimum Labels needed on a photograph - Answer-Photographers name
Case number
Type of case
Date of photograph
Photographing Three-step approach- - Answer-Over-all
Mid-range
Close-up
, A________________ or some object to indicate size should be included in the picture. -
Answer-Ruler
Videography/Photography Components - Answer-Exterior Scenes
Interior Scenes
Any evidence of the individuals activities immediately before the crime.
Areas which tend to show an object may have been taken or is missing.
Condition of windows/Doors
Trace Evidence
Weapons
Trace Evidence - Answer--Stains that appear to be blood, blood spatter, or other bodily
fluids.
-Footwear impressions and footprints.
-Hair and Fibers.
-Tool Marks.
Sketches of the crime scene should include- - Answer--All items necessary to
reconstruct the scene.
-All items of evidence.
-Accurate Measurements.
-Relative proportions.
-An indicator showing north.
Three most common methods of measurement - Answer-Triangulation
Rectangular Coordinate Method
Base Line
All evidence from the crime scene should
be_______________________________,____________________________,and_____
__________________. - Answer-Recognized, Documented, and Collected.
Methods of searching the Crime Scene - Answer-Lane Method
Grid Method
Zone Method
Spiral Method
Physical Evidence or "Real Evidence" - Answer-Can be seen, touched, smelled, or
tasted.
Competent Evidence must be- - Answer-Material
Relevant
For biological evidence you
should________________________________________________________________
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