Crime Scene Processing Quiz

What is the primary goal of crime scene processing?

• To arrest the suspect immediately

• To collect evidence and maintain scene context in pristine condition

• To interview witnesses

• To prevent media interference

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic steps in crime scene processing?

• Assessing

• Documenting

• Interviewing

• Analyzing

What is the main purpose of a criminal investigation?

• To punish the accused

• To search for truth

• To protect the police

• To entertain the public

Which of the following is a police goal mentioned in the text?

• Increasing police funding

• Prevention of crime and disorder

• Promoting police careers

• Enhancing public relations

What are the two critical objectives of criminal investigations?

• Crime repression and protection of personal liberty

• Arresting suspects and closing cases

• Media management and public relations

• Increasing conviction rates and reducing costs

What type of evidence is collected through interviews and interrogations?

• Physical evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Digital evidence

• Circumstantial evidence

What does justice consider to be fair according to the text?

• The needs of the police

• The needs of the victim, society, and the accused

• The needs of the government

• The needs of the media

What is the bottom line for police during an investigation?

• To define what happened and who was involved objectively

• To close the case as quickly as possible

• To gain media attention

• To increase arrest numbers

What is evidence defined as in the text?

• Anything that can be sold

• Anything that tends to prove or disprove a fact in contention

• Anything that is found at the scene

• Anything that is written down

What is a significant flaw of testimonial evidence?

• It is always accurate.

• It is subjective because humans offer it.

• It is tangible and cannot be denied.

• It is always collected physically.