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Open Ended

What do you think are the most important qualities of effective notes taken during a crime scene investigation?

Multiple Choice

Why is documenting the crime scene through note taking, photographing, and sketching significant in a criminal investigation?

• It helps preserve evidence and reconstruct events accurately.

• It is only required for legal formalities.

• It is mainly for media coverage.

• It is not necessary if witnesses are present.

Open Ended

Explain why detailed and accurate notes are crucial throughout an investigation, especially when testifying in court.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why investigative notes are important in criminal investigations?

• They provide a permanent written record of facts for further investigation.

• They are used in writing reports and prosecuting cases.

• They help in preparing sketches and reports.

• They are used to intimidate witnesses.

Open Ended

Describe the circumstances under which it might be appropriate to delay writing investigative notes.

Multiple Choice

When deciding what to record in field notes, which of the following questions should you ask yourself?

• Who?

• What?

• Where?

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended practices for taking investigative notes?

• Select key facts and use standard abbreviations

• Take recorded statements to supplement when possible

• Divide notes into sections for easy reference

• Record only verbal statements

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: When recording notes, it is recommended to use a

for easy reference.

Fill in the Blanks

Effective notes should be arranged in

order.

Open Ended

List and explain any three characteristics that make notes effective in a criminal investigation.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective notes?

• Complete

• Factual

• Subjective

• Legible

Open Ended

After listening to a recorded confession, what are two ways you can improve your notetaking skills?

Open Ended

Summarize how photographs and video recordings are used in criminal investigations.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are purposes served by crime scene photography?

• To present evidence in court

• To create artistic images

• To assist in police training

• To reproduce the crime scene in detail

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of using photography at a crime scene?

• Can be taken immediately

• Detail may distract reviewers

• Does not show actual distances

• Small nuances may be missed

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are disadvantages of using video at a crime scene?

• Poor focusing

• Audio capability

• Can show distances

• Instant-print camera

Open Ended

Describe the minimum photographic equipment an investigator should have available and be skilled in using.

Multiple Select

At a minimum, which types of cameras should an investigator be skilled in operating?

• Instant-print camera

• Point-and-shoot camera

• Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera

• Cell phone camera

Open Ended

Explain how the selection of photographic equipment for investigators is determined.

Fill in the Blanks

Storage of photographic equipment is a concern, and cameras should be protected from contact with other items commonly used in

investigations.

Multiple Choice

Which digital photography term refers to the number of pixels contained in an image?

• Resolution

• Megapixel

• Pixel

• Pixels per inch (PPI)

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended practices to avoid errors in investigative photography?

• Be familiar with your equipment

• Take pictures from eye level

• Show objects in their relative size and position

• Use only close-range shots

Fill in the Blanks

Crime scene photography is used to capture essential elements of crime scenes and photos are used as

.

Multiple Select

Which types of laboratory photography are mentioned as useful in criminal investigations?

• Microphotography

• Macrophotography

• Laser-beam photography

• Infrared photography

Open Ended

Describe the differences between aerial photography, night photography, and laboratory photography in criminal investigations.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a chapter objective for documenting the crime scene?

• Explain why notes are important in an investigation.

• Identify the characteristics of effective notes.

• Describe the process of collecting physical evidence.

• Summarize the purposes served by crime scene photography.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about documenting a crime scene, why do you think note taking, photographing, and sketching are all essential for an effective investigation?