Crime scene quiz

The first step that an officer takes when approaching a crime scene is to

• begin to document the crime scene

• check the body if there is one, and get medical attention

• isolate possible witnesses

• observe the scene for possible evidence

Which of the following is not a form of documentation at a crime scene?

• notes

• photography

• collecting evidence

• sketches

In addition to videotape, crime scene sketches:

• add details

• show scale and placement of evidence

• contain a key or legend

• all are true

Controls are collected from:

• samples at the lab

• known suspects or the victim

• the crime scene investigators

• all of the above

Chain of custody must be maintained

• so that the evidence does not have to be examined again.

• or the evidence may not be admitted into court

• only by the first officer on the scene

• only by the forensic scientist who examines the evidence

• all of these are true

Indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact but dos not directly prove it

• Outdated evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

• Direct evidence

• Irrelevant evidence

Who is NOT a member of the crime scene investigation team?

• District attorney

• Coroner

• Detective/ Investigator

• Eyewitness

• Medics/ Medical aid team

During what crime scene investigation step is the crime scene isolated and taped off?

• Scan the scene

• Secure the scene

• Secure and collect

• Search the scene

How can collusion be prevented at a crime scene?

• By determining if the scene is a primary or secondary crime scene

• By making sure all evidence is properly packaged and labeled

• By separating witnesses to prevent them from creating a story

• By having the photography unit take photos of the overall area

A confession is an example of what type of evidence?

• Direct

• Circumstantial