Crime Scene & Forensics

1. 1. FORENSIC SCIENCE BEGINS AT THE CRIME SCENE

• True

• False

2.  Initial Response/ Receipt of Information Principle: 

One of the most important aspects of securing the crime scene is to preserve the scene with ___________________________________________________. 

• numerous officers entering the scene in various locations

• evidence tape so the media crossing into the scene can take pictures of the evidence

• minimal contamination and disturbance of physical evidence

3.  The initial responding officer(s), upon arrival, shall assess the scene and treat the incident as a crime scene. They shall __________________, approach and enter the crime scene

• move slowly, yet without caution

• promptly, yet cautiously

• move with disregard to collect the evidence

• promptly and pick up everything

4.The initial responding officer(s) should: 

• Go get doughnuts because its going to be a long day

• sit in his vehicle and watch Netflix until detectives arrive on-scene

• Be aware of any persons or vehicles leaving the crime scene.

• make a statement to the media so they are updated

5. The initial responding officer(s) should:

A. Control all individuals at the scene—prevent individuals from _________________________ by restricting movement, location and activity while ensuring and maintaining safety at the scene. 

• altering/destroying physical evidence

• looking at physical evidence

• pointing at physical evidence

• telling officers the location of evidence

True or False

6. In Summary, It is important for the initial responding officer(s) to be observant when approaching, entering, and exiting a crime scene. 

• True

• False

True or False

7. Crime scenes are diverse and unique no two scenes are exactly the same. 

• True

• False

8. Crime Scene Sketching: Two Views

1._________ view (top-down/overhead . . .most common)

2. Elevation view (side-on)

• Eagle's eye

• Chicken's eye

• Cat's eye

• Bird’s eye

True or False

9. Two types of Crime Scene Sketching: 

1. Rough sketch—completed at scene, not to scale

2. Final sketch—completed later with lots of time and 

    detail, drawn to scale

• True

• False

10.  Visible Biological Evidence Collection: ___________________ are used for collection of evidence that you can see, i.e. possible blood stain

• dry swabs

• dry swabs

• spit on your finger

• Slightly moistened swabs