Criminal Investigations Final

How many women have been stalked at some time in their​ lives?

1 in 12

Which of the following accounts for the relative easiness of solving cases of aggravated​ assault?

Most offenders are known to the victims.

Which of the following changes is likely to be observed in a decomposing​ body?

A lividity stain forms on the skin of the body closest to the surface on which it is lying.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of a simple​ assault?

A victim was threatened over the phone to give up his property or be bodily harmed.

An​ officer's first duty upon arriving at the scene of a rape is​ to:

Aid the victim and obtain medical attention if required

The presence of​ "smudging" around a bullet wound indicates​ that:

Although close to the assailant, the firearm was not touching the skin.

The police are called to investigate a three​ -year-old with 1st and 2nd degree burns on her hands. The caretaker says that the child likes to play with water and must have turned on the hot water in the sink and accidentally burned herself. What should the investigator​ do?

Check the temperature of the water heater Check the temperature of the standing water Check the temperature of the water from each tap

exists in all 50 states and included representatives from​ education, health​ -related agencies, medical​ pracitioners, the medical examination and law enforcement.

Child Fatality Boards

Joe takes his computer in to be repaired. While repairing the computer the tech finds pictures on the computer depicting the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Joe is charged​ with:

Child pornography

Which of the following is an accurate profile of a killer of abducted​ children?

He is around 27 years old, unmarried and is unemployed about half the time.

What is NOT one of the steps of Code​ Adam?

If the child is not found with 30​ minutes, law enforcement is called.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a child victim of sexual​ abuse?

In the​ 2- to​ 6-year-old age group

Which is the most accurate statistic regarding wrongful deaths in the United​ States?

InIn​ 2012, over 85 percent of wrongful deaths were perpetrated by​ "acquaintances."

A child is unlawfully taken from a city playground by a noncustodial parental who intends to start another life outside the investigating​ agency's jurisdiction. During the​ abduction, the suspect commits several traffic violations in an attempt to flee. Early in the​ investigation, investigators request an off​ -line search from NCIC. What information may an​ "off-line search" from NCIC provide in this​ case?

Information regarding officers from other jurisdictions stopping the suspect for traffic violations.In

Aggravated assault is usually committed with a weapon or by some means likely to produce great bodily harm or death. How is great bodily harm ​defined?

Injuries that cause a high probability of​ death, or serious permanent​ disfigurement, or a loss or impairment of body members or organs.

two officers have been dispatched to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance at a home. After officers have entered the location of the domestic violence call and have secured the​ area, the investigation begins. The first rule is to interview the suspect and victim separately. One officer is about to interview the suspect. What should the police officer​ do?

Interview the suspect without reading the Miranda warnings

A man is driving home from work and is speeding in a residential neighborhood. He is going 55 mph in a 25 mph posted​ zone, exceeding the speed limit by 30 miles per hour. He hits a child playing in the street. The child dies one week later in the hospital. What crime has the man​ committed?

Involuntary Manslaughter

Which of the following is NOT correct about Code​ Adam?

Law enforcement should not be called until the child is still missing after a 30-minute search.

The Elizabeth Smart kidnapping illustrates several characteristics that child abductors have in common. Which of the following is NOT one of those​ characteristics?

They usually are the parent of an estranged child.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple​ assault?

Threats by one person to cause bodily harm

What is the investigative goal of the police officer in interviewing a rape​ victim?

To determine if and how the crime occurred.

Officer Stanford is a rape investigator who is conducting the interview with a rape victim. Which of the following actions is NOT recommended during the​ interview?

Use leading questions to elicit answers

A husband arrives at his home to find his wife in bed with another man. The husband then loses his temper and immediately shoots and kills the man. What crime has the husband​ committed?

Voluntary manslaughter

Custodial abduction

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories that missing children are classified​ as?

Gunshot wounds consist of two basic​ types:

entrance and exit wounds

In all homicide​ situations, the first officer on the scene has several principal concerns.​ However, the responding officer does not have to determine if the victim is dead or alive. That is for the investigator or medical examiner to determine.

false

Rigor mortis usually sets in about nine hours after death occurs.

false

Fresh stage

first few days after death, no physical signs, enters algar mortis, insects begin to lay eggs on body

Which of the following terms do investigators quickly learn when investigating a child​ homicide?

killer cribs and couches

Which of the following areas might evidence in a rape case be​ found?

on the victim, suspect, and crime scene

Which aspect of homicide investigations is most prone to​ error?

preserving the crime scene

Which of the following is indicative of an exit​ wound?

ragged or torn appearance

Acute maltreatment means that the death of a child is directly related to injuries suffered as a result of a specific incident of abuse or act of neglect.

true

At the federal​ level, Megan's law is known as the Sexual Offender​ (Jacob Wetterling) Act of 1994.

true

At the​ mall, a woman reported to private security officers that her eight​ -year-old daughter was missing. A search of the mall by security officers failed to locate the missing girl and police were summoned to the scene. After interviewing the mother and security​ officers, what should the officer do​ next?

verifying that the child is in fact missing

Which of the following is NOT a common factor used to determine an estimated time of​ death?

​​"washerwoman" appearance of the hands and feet

A​ throw-away child episode involves which of the​ following?

A child who is away from home is prevented from returning home.

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children​ (NCMEC), every​ year, more than​ 200,000 children are abducted by family members. An additional​ 58,000 are taken by nonrelatives with primarily sexual motives. How many reported abductions represent cases in which strangers abduct and kill​ children, hold them for​ ransom, or take them with the intention to​ keep?

Approximately 115

Which of the following is an element likely to define an aggravated​ assault?

Burns inflicted over a large area of​ person's body

is an internationally recognized​ "missing child" safety program in the United States​ (and Canada), originally created by​ Wal-Mart retail stores in​ 1994.Today, many department​ stores, retail​ shops, shopping​ malls, supermarkets, amusement​ parks, and museums participate in the program. Legislation enacted by Congress in 2003 now mandates that all federal office buildings use the program.

Code Adam

Officer Shultz is a rape investigator who will be conducting a follow​ -up interview with a rape victim. Which of the following is NOT recommended for Officer Shultz to do during the follow​ -up interview?

Conduct the interview with an​ efficient, business-like tone.

Physical evidence in child molestation cases might include which of the​ following?

Pornographic magazines Photographs depicting juveniles in sexual situations Camera or video equipment

Which of the following actions is NOT encouraged when responding to a domestic violence​ call?

Read the Miranda warning upon first contact with the suspect

Elizabeth Shoaf was abducted and sexually abused in 2006 and held captive for 10 days. Her rescue was due​ to:

Sending a text message to her mother

What is the primary motivation for the child abduction​ murder?

Sexual assault

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of​ pedophiles/child molesters?

Sexually abuses his own children

According to all credible studies in the past several​ years, retinal hemorrhaging in infants​ is, for all practical​ purposes, conclusive evidence​ of:

Shaken baby syndrome

In most​ jurisdictions, who conducts the initial face​ -to-face forensic interview of a child who has been​ physically, emotionally or sexually​ abused?

State child welfare investigators

Statistics show that there are an estimated 100 cases each year in the United States where a child is abducted and murdered. Which of the following is​ TRUE?

The average age of the victim is old than 11 years of age. The majority of the victims are girls.The initial contact between the victim and the killer is within one fourth mile of the​ victim's residence.

A​ 15-year-old girl is reported missing to the police by her parents and the following is learned by the responding​ officer:The parents are in shock as their daughter is a good student and there is no apparent reason for her to run away. No fights with her parents or other factors known to either parent. She was discovered missing when the mother came home from work at​ 6:00 p.m. and her daughter should have been home for hours. There were no notes and she is now missing for over four hours. The girl is somewhat of a loner​ (no known​ friends), and spends a lot of time in her room studying. She is an​ "A" student. She has a computer in her room and it is connected to the Internet. She has talked to her parents about new friends she has made in chat rooms. After checking her​ room, her mother found that her suitcase is missing along with all of her​ "fun money."Based on the information​ above, what is the best theory​ (at this​ point) behind the​ child's status, and what should the officer investigating the case do​ next?

The child has been lured by an Internet predator and the​ child's computer should be checked for information and clues as to the​ perpetrator's identity​ and/or location.

A suicide note was found on the​ victim's computer. A .38 caliber handgun was found in the hand of the victim and a gunshot wound in the forehead. A close examination of the wound indicates an absence of tattooing around the entry wound. What could the lack of tattooing​ indicate?

The death was possibly a homicide.

Stages of Decomposition in order

The fresh stage, the putrefaction stage, black putrefaction stage, the butyric fermentation stage, the dry decay stage

According to the​ FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit Child Abduction Response​ Plan, the most vital step in missing children cases​ is:

The neighborhood canvas

John is in a bar with some friends. After having a few​ drinks, John talks to a woman sitting at a table with a couple of other women.​ Later, John walks to the restroom and accidentally​ trips, pushing the woman he was talking with earlier. The woman is knocked to the floor and sustains a bloody nose. What crime has the John​ committed?

There is no crime

Which of the following statements is the best interpretation of the​ "no drop" policy that has been adopted in several​ states?

a battered wife refuses to​ testify, officers may use 9​ -1-1 tapes to ensure the prosecution of the offender.

Based on​ Casper's Law, if all other factors are​ equal, which body will decompose the​ fastest?

a body lying on the ground

Which of the following is the earliest indicator of the process of lividity in a deceased​ person?

a dark purplish color forming on the skin

The investigation of a​ missing-person case leads to a dead​ body, suspected to be the​ person, after a month. The identification of the body is difficult as it consists only of skeletal remains. Which of the following specialists should be consulted to verify the identity of the​ body?

a forensic anthropologista

Which of the following is TRUE concerning the rate of child abuse in single​ -parent households versus​ two-parent households? Children in single​ -parent households have

a greater chance of being harmed by emotional neglect a greater chance of being harmed by physical neglect a greater chance of being physically abused

butryic fermentation stage

body begins mummification, adipocer formation, all internal organs lost to insect activity

A​ pre-school teacher is worried about​ Brandon, a​ four-year-old boy who often shows external signs of injury. On​ Monday, Brandon came to school with skinned knees and bruises to the​ elbows, and bruised bump on his forehead. The teacher calls the police who along with social​ services, confirm that these are the only injuries the boy has. When asked about how he got the injuries Brandon​ said, "I was riding my​ bike." What is the likely conclusion the police and social services would have regarding the injuries to​ Brandon?

brandon is likely experiencing accidental injuries during play

What is NOT a classic medical symptom associated with infant​ shaking

bruising

Aggravated assault

is defined as a personal crime associated with a high probability of​ death; serious, permanent​ disfigurement; permanent or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any body member or​ organ; or other severe bodily harm.

In​ 1997, the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention​ (OJJDP) reported that most children​ (74 percent) who are murdered during stranger kidnappings are

killed within the first few hours of the event

Which of the following is an element of the crime of rape according to common​ law?

lack of consent, forcible submission, carnal knowledge

PUTREFACTION STAGE

odor, color changes, and bloating, marbelazition of skin, color changes to green and the brown, skin becomes fragile, continued insect activity

When conducting an interview of a rape​ victim, which of the following points should be kept in​ mind?

opening remarks, physical setting, officer attitude

What are tiny pinpoint hemorrhages resulting from the discharge of unburned powder being deposited into the skin​ called?

tattooing

Which of the following is information that a forensic entomologist is likely to​ ascertain?

the duration of the corpse's exposure

In which of the stages of decomposition does marbleization​ occur?

the putrefaction stage

Rigor mortis is the process of​

the stiffening or contraction of the muscles of a deceased person after the vital functions ceaseth

According to the Uniform Crime Reports​ (UCR), which of the following is the most accurate definition of forcible​ rape?

carnal knowledge of a female forcibly

Who is likely to be a victim of​ stalking?

celebrities, professors, political leaders

an investigator is working on a missing child case where a 14​ -year-old girl suddenly disappeared with no apparent reason. The investigator determined there was no recent fight between the child and​ parents, yet the child was gone one day when the parents returned from work. Which of the following would be an investigative priority for the​ investigator?

check the child's computer

In January​ 2014, Mount​ Pleasant, New​ York, Police Chief Brian Fanelli was charged with possession of child pornography following a raid by federal agents. The resulted in agents seizing​ Fanelli's home computers which were filled with files of preteen girls in various sexual poses. This is an example​ of:

child exploitation

Brittany is a 14​ -year-old growing up in home where her parents continually fight and pay little to no attention to her. They are both alcoholics and she runs away to Las Vegas. Joe befriends her and gives her a place to live and clothes to wear. He discourages her from contacting her parents and cultivates a false sense of trust with her. After a period of​ time, Joe tells Brittany she must perform sex acts in order to continue receiving his attention and the benefits. She feels she is incapable of leaving Joe. Brittany is a victim of​

child sex trafficking

Battered child syndrome is an example of​

chronic maltreatment

The Amber Alert makes use of all but which of the​ following?

computers

When investigating a possible child battered syndrome​ incident, the investigation should always do the​ following:

Interview all persons who had access to or custody of the child Conduct a thorough investigation of the scene where the child what allegedly hurt Conduct interviews with medical personnel who are attending the child

Which of the following statement is NOT true concerning Sudden Infant Death​ Syndrome?

It is often the result of undetected child abuse.It

is the informal name given to a 2005 Florida law designed to punish sex offenders and reduce their ability to reoffend.

Jessica's Law

Which of the following psychological disorders does a patient fabricate symptoms of disease or injury in order to undergo medical​ tests, hospitalization, or even medical or surgical​ treatment?

Munchausen's syndrome by proxy

The​ investigator's role in a child case abduction​ is:

Obtain a brief recent history of family dynamic Verify the accuracy of all descriptive information Explore the basis for conflicting information

What is the legal term that asserts the​ government's role in protecting the interests of children and intervening when parents fail to provide proper​ care?

Parens patriae

What is a major provision of​ "Megan's Law?"

Permits law enforcement to provide information on registered sex offenders to the generalPe ​ public, resulting in numerous publicly accessible websites.

Which of the following most accurately describes​ Rohypnol?

Pharmaceutical substance​ nicknamed, "the date rape​ drug"

Shotgun wadding can tell an investigator both the gauge of the shotgun and the type of shot used.

true

A 5​ year-old boy is hospitalized with an unknown illness. This is his third hospitalization for vomiting and stomach pains over the past year. While hospitalized this time he continues to get worse. His blood test reveals a presence of a poison that would explain the symptoms. Tests over the next few days show an increase of the poison in his blood. Besides the medical​ staff, his only visitor is his mother. He may be a victim of​

​​Munchausen's syndrome by proxy

Child abductions are one of​ society's greatest concerns. Investigators know that they must move quickly to capture perpetrators. What percent of children are abducted and murdered within the first three hours of their​ disappearance?

74%

black putrefaction stage

10-20 days after death, body cavity ruptures, body color darkens, insect activity greatly increases, bones become apparent,

How many states now require that a police officer make an arrest in domestic violence incidents if there is a protective or restraining order against the​ attacker?

20

Using triangulation from cell phone​ towers, authorities can locate a cell phone​ within:

500 feet

According to NISMART​ date, what percentage of the killers of children in the United States have had prior arrests for violent​ crimes?

61

Mrs. Kline finds out that her husband is having an affair with her best friend. Mrs. Kline waits outside the​ woman's home and after everyone has left for school and​ work, she knocks on the door. The woman answers the door and invites Mrs. Kline inside. Once​ inside, Mrs. Kline she strangles the​ woman, killing her. What crime has Mrs. Kline​ committed?

First Degree Murder

Whether a single event or multiple factors caused the death Those previously inflicted Those related to the death

The pathologist can provide information about the​ child's injuries,​ including:

The issue concerning GSR testing is​ that:

The presence of GSR​ doesn't prove someone DID fired a gun. The absence of GSR​ doesn't prove they​ DIDN'T fire a gun.

Police are investigating a homicide of a 22​ -year-old female. The victim is​ nude, bearing two knife wounds to the chest and appears to have been sexually assaulted. Close examination of the extremities reveals clearly visible multiple cuts on the​ palms, forearms and fingers of both hands. What do these wounds on the hands possibly​ indicate?

The victim was struggling against her assailant.Th

Most rapes are committed by​

acquaintances

Shaken baby syndrome is an example of​

acute maltreatment

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that police should consider when determining the primary physical aggressor in a domestic violence​ case?

amount of emotional pain in the relationship

The role of the criminal investigator in a child abuse case is​ to:

determine whether a crime has been committed Who is responsible for committing the crime

According to the FBI Law Enforcement​ Bulletin, which one of the following is essential to a successful homicide​ unit?

investigative​ tools, such as​ polygraph, bloodstain pattern​ analysis, criminal investigative​ analysis, and statement analysis

dry decay stage

no soft tissue remains, skeletonization occurs, longest of the decomp process

Which of the following​ is/are variables to be considered in assessing the severity of gunshot​ wounds?

number of wounds, weapon's caliber, range of which victim is shot

Which of the following elements is present in aggravated assault but not in simple​ assault?

permanent disability