Crime Scene Management Quiz

Which stage of crime scene evolution is considered the most critical time for potential scene contamination?

• First stage when the crime is committed

• Second stage when the crime scene is discovered

• Third stage during emergency services notification

• Fourth stage when specialists arrive

Who can be considered a first responder at a crime scene?

• Only law enforcement officers

• Only paramedics

• Only firefighters

• Law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other rescue personnel

What is Level Three in crime scene security levels?

• The outer perimeter buffer zone

• The surrounding perimeter area

• The highest security and target area

• The media staging area

Which of the following is a key responsibility when securing a crime scene?

• Immediately photograph all evidence

• Allow family members close access

• Make the scene as small as possible

• Clear the scene and make it safe to operate within

What is the primary purpose of a crime scene log?

• To record weather conditions

• To create a timeline of events

• To document evidence collection

• To list required equipment

What is considered a secondary crime scene?

• The location where the crime was committed

• The initial discovery site

• The dispatch center

• A vehicle used to transport the victim

When photographing a crime scene, what is the correct sequence?

• Close-up to general views

• General to specific views

• Random documentation

• Evidence markers first

What should first responders do with items at the crime scene?

• Immediately collect all evidence

• Photograph everything first

• Not touch or move anything

• Reorganize for better documentation

What type of scene would be considered the primary crime scene?

• The suspect's residence

• Where stolen property is recovered

• Where the crime was committed

• Where evidence is disposed

What is an important detail first responders should note at a crime scene?

• The weather forecast

• The neighborhood demographics

• Door and window positions

• The property value