ch 2 hw questions - intro to forensic science

What is the name of the search pattern which one or two investigator start at the boundary at one end of the scene and walk straight across to the other side?

line

An accurate _______ of everyone who enters her leave the scene should be kept

log

The purpose of the crime-scene search is to locate what?

physical evidence

The _______ scene is the one at which the original incident occurred

primary

Evidence can be found on the walls and ceiling as well as on the floor at a crime scene

true

Failure to protect a crime scene properly may result in the distraction or altering of evidence

true

Investigator should take an inventory of all evidence collected so nothing is lost or left behind

true

The area search by crime scene investigators must include all probable points of entry and exit used by the criminal

true

Unauthorized personnel include friends and family of the victim

true

What is the initial survey of the crime scene that is carried out by the lead investigator called

walk through

Which search pattern would be best for crazy where many investigators are available to search a large area?

zone

which of the following acts is permissible for officers at the scene?

None of these: Eat, Drink, Smoke

The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actions except:

Taking photographs at the crime scene

The size and location of the crime scene as well as the events that occur there will determine:

The kind of search pattern that will be used to located evidence

after providing medical assistance for the injured and arresting any suspects on the scene, the first officer should immediately:

Secure the scene

Match the word to the definition

command Center: A secure site outside the boundaries of a crime scene where equipment is stored, tasks are assigned, and communications are made line/strip searched: A search method in which one or two investigators walk in straight lines across the crime scene walkthrough: The initial survey of the crime scene carried out by the lead investigator during which he or she gains an overview of the scene in order secondary scene: A crime scene separate from the primary seen that became part of the crime but it's involvement in activities after the initial criminal act

It is permitted for officers at the same to alter temperature conditions by changing the position of windows or doors or just going to heat or air conditioning

false

The boundaries of an indoor crime scene are usually more difficult to determine an outdoor crime scene

false

The first priority of the first officer responding to a crime scene in securing the crime scene

false

The first responding officer at the crime scene should not make attempts to detain and question unauthorized personnel

false

The obligation to attend the integrity of evidence belongs to the first officer at the scene only

false