Crime Scene Investigation Quiz

Which of the following provides an overview of a crime?

• Personal information

• Cover sheets

• Sketches

• Evidence logs

Which of the following is NOT a component of a crime scene report?

• Statements

• Cover sheets

• Operator call

• Sketches

Crime scene sketches should contain the who, what, when, where and how of the investigation.

• True

• False

Which of the following should a crime scene sketch NOT include?

• Short statement from victim

• Relative location of evidence

• Distance to adjacent buildings or landmarks

• Evidence prior to movement

Crime scene evaluations should be precise and accurate because many responding officers will NOT be the principal investigator for the case.

• True

• False