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WorksheetsCrime Scene
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 14mins
The first step that an officer takes when approaching a crime scene is to
begin to document the crime scene
check the body if there is one, and get medical attention
isolate possible witnesses
observe the scene for possible evidence
Which of the following is not a form of documentation at a crime scene?
notes
photography
collecting evidence
sketches
In addition to videotape, crime scene sketches:
add details
show scale and placement of evidence
contain a key or legend
all are true
Chain of custody must be maintained
so that the evidence does not have to be examined again.
or the evidence may not be admitted into court
only by the first officer on the scene
only by the forensic scientist who examines the evidence
all of these are true
Indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact but dos not directly prove it
Outdated evidence
Circumstantial evidence
Direct evidence
Irrelevant evidence
Who is NOT a member of the crime scene investigation team?
District attorney
Coroner
Detective/ Investigator
Eyewitness
Medics/ Medical aid team
During what crime scene investigation step is the crime scene isolated and taped off?
Scan the scene
Secure the scene
Secure and collect
Search the scene
How can collusion be prevented at a crime scene?
By determining if the scene is a primary or secondary crime scene
By making sure all evidence is properly packaged and labeled
By separating witnesses to prevent them from creating a story
By having the photography unit take photos of the overall area
A confession is an example of what type of evidence?
Direct
Circumstantial
Correct collection of evidence requires which of the following?
documenting the location where the evidence was found
correct packaging of evidence
maintaining proper chain of custody
all of the above
What are exigent circumstances?
Permission from a person to enter/search their property
Reasonable basis for believing a crime may have been committed
Emergency circumstances that allows someone to enter the premises without consent or a warrant
A legal document authorizing police officers to enter & search the premises.
Search pattern best for large outdoor areas, uses many people.
Grid
Line
Zone
Spiral
Search pattern best for when there is only 1 CSI member and no obstacles.
Grid
Line
Zone
Spiral
Search pattern that would be most effective in homes
Grid
Line
Zone
Spiral
Which search pattern would you use if you had to cover this area?
Zone
Line
Grid
Aerial
A written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence.
Chain of Custody
Trace Evidence
Locard exchange
A location other than where the crime took place, but is in the same way related to the crime and where evidence is found
Primary Crime Scene
Secondary Crime Scene
Trace Evidence
Any place where evidence maybe located to help explain events.
Secondary Crime Scene
Crime Scene
Circumstantial evidence.
material that comes from a proven or known source
control sample
chain of custody
collusion
The first person on the scene
Medical examiner
CSI investigator
First Responder
A cross transfer of evidence between a suspect and victim
Chain of Custody
District Attorney
Locard Exchange principle
