Criminal Investigation Quiz

What is the primary objective of a criminal investigation?

• To entertain the public

• To reconstruct a crime

• To create a fictional story

• To confuse the authorities

Which jurisdiction investigates crimes in the city limits?

• Sheriff deputies

• Municipal police

• DPS

• Federal agents

What is the importance of identifying witnesses at a crime scene?

• To entertain them

• To gather information

• To arrest them

• To ignore them

Who is called out to collect and process physical evidence at a crime scene?

• Paramedics

• Firefighters

• Crime Scene Technicians

• Justice of the Peace

What is the role of paramedics and firefighters at a crime scene?

• Collect evidence

• Assist with medical emergencies

• Issue death certificates

• Investigate criminal cases

What must detectives in Texas do before joining the detective division?

• Obtain a college degree

• Complete a police academy

• Work as a paramedic

• Serve as a firefighter

What is the first step in most investigations?

• Collecting evidence

• Reporting a crime

• Issuing a warrant

• Testifying in court

What is the first major step in crime scene processing?

• Search for Evidence

• Initial Walkthrough

• Video

• Photographs

What is a characteristic of a final crime scene sketch?

• Pencil and paper

• Not to scale

• Presented during trial

• Done at the crime scene

Why should plastic bags be avoided for DNA evidence?

• They are too expensive

• They are not durable

• Moisture inside can contaminate DNA evidence

• They are too heavy