Question 1

Observing a crime scene involves what two things?

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Initial walkthrough and plan of action

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Walkthrough and search pattern

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Collecting evidence and taking notes

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Sketching the crime scene and photography

Question 2

Who should certify that a body is “dead” at a crime scene?

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Medical examiner

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Paramedic

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Lead CSI investigator

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First officer on scene

Question 3

The key to taking notes is what?

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Details

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Scale

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shorthhand

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The legend

Question 4

All of the following would be considered fixed points except

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desk

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wall

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door

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window

Question 5

The window of opportunity to collect time-sensitive information or evidence is known as

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The Golden Hour

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Locard’s Exchange Hour

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Chain of Custody

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Immediate Response

Question 6

When packaging the evidence, you should

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Package only one piece of evidence at a time

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Package everything from the crime scene together

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Package all like evidence together

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Package it after you take it to the crime lab

Question 7

What are the 5 steps of crime scene investigation?

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Isolate and secure the scene, document the scene, search for evidence, collect and package evidence, maintaining the chain of custody, and submit evidence for analysis.

Question 8

What is the responsibility of the first officer on the scene?

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A – Assess the crime scene and assist the injured D – Detain the witness A – Arrest the perpetrator P – Protect the crime scene T – Take notes

Question 9

When an investigator documents a crime scene, what should they include?

Accepted Answer

Notes, Photography, Sketches, and Videography

Question 10

Describe the four search patterns that could be used to search a crime scene.

Accepted Answer

Spiral – may move inward or outward; best used where there are no physical barriers

Grid – basically a double-line search; effective, but time-consuming

Line (Strip) – best in large, outdoor scenes

Zone (Quadrant) – most

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