Crime Scene Invstg Tech.- Exam B (Ch. 4-6)
A crime scene investigator must be aware of which of the following potential issues? (Ch.4,5)
All of the above
What does ALS stand for?
Alternative Light Source
The six basic activities the crime scene technician engages in at the scene are:
Assessing, observing, documenting, searching, collecting and analyzing.
Patterned searches allow the crime scene technician to methodically search the scene, they include the following:
Circle, Strip or Line, Grid , Point to Point and Zone.
A photograph in which the scene is depicted in altered or different conditions has
Confusion Problems
Why should the crime scene investigator do a thorough and complete investigation at every scene?
Doing so may refute a defense contention at trial.
It is a good idea to allow young officers to act as the Public Information Officer for media releases on scene, in order to give them experience in dealing with the media.
False
Lacking a strobe light for the video camera, the use of a flashlight will suffice and allow the crime scene investigator to functionally video dark areas in the scene.
False
The hazards present in the crime scene are limited to biohazards from blood and body fluids.
False
The order or sequence in which processing is completed has no impact on the resulting investigation.
False
Notes by the crime scene technician become unnecessary when good photographs and sketches are completed as a part of the scene processing.
False. Notes are always needed.
Many situations at a crime scene demand that the investigator be ____________ and creative.
Flexible
A photograph in which a viewer has no idea of what the item is or why the picture was taken is referred to as having
Identification Problems
The major problems associated to crime scene photography include:
Identification problems, orientation problems, confusion problems and incomplete documentation.
Adhering to systematic photography technique as well as a standard processing model will help eliminate:
Incomplete Documentation
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to rush a body from a crime scene?
It is hot outside and the body smells.
Crime scenes contain potent information that is sought in a systematic, ___________ and ____________ way.
Legal, scientific
When processing a scene involving scattered remains over a wide area, which of the following is the most effective search technique?
Line
Which search method is best carried out by a group of searchers?
Line
During initial observations, the crime scene technician accomplishes an initial scan of the scene, this includes:
Looking for victims, central theme items, secondary scenes, avenues of entry or exit and fragile evidence.
The primary crime scene documentation consists of:
Notes, reports, sketches and photographs.
A photograph in which a viewer has no way to distinguish left from right has
Orientation Problems
Which type of photographs are typically exposed with a 28mm lens?
Overall photographs
The use of photo ________ in a second series of overall photographs can significantly reduce problems associated with creating evidence establishing photographs.
Placards
In general, which of the following does NOT need to be completed before Releasing the Scene?
Processing Evidence
Which of the following pieces of evidence would be recovered first at a crime scene?
Recovering a revolver or casing from the floor has no impact on the remaining scene context.
*After completing rough notes and sketches at a crime scene they should be: (Ch.4)
Should never be discarded but should be included with the case file
What term describes the area in which a single searcher can evaluate at any given time?
Swathe
The notion of __________________ is a key factor to the solution of a case.
Teamwork
Which of the following is an important purpose of photographs taken at the crime scene?
They convey the circumstances of the scene to the jury
What is the minimum amount of people required for a sketch and measurement team?
Three
An effective method of creating overall photographs is to shoot across the scene from the four corners of the scene limits.
True
Documenting the scene (which includes photographing, mapping and sketching) is an intrusive act in and of itself, requiring a specific order of activity.
True
The crime scene investigator can never take too many photographs.
True
The crime scene investigator must approach the scene with a preconceived idea about what occurred so the scene can be processed efficiently.
True
The function of a photo log is to keep a record of what photographs were taken and why.
True
The inner most perimeter which defines the true crime scene is the only perimeter that must have an entry control log.
True
The statement "The call you got isn't the call you get" simply means that the initial information provided to the police is often incorrect.
True
What is the minimum amount of people required for a photography team?
Two
How many rechecks should be performed at a crime scene?
Until the recheck is negative
Which of the following is not required in the procedure of photography methodology?
Utilize video photography after the normal overall photographs of the scene
Which of the following crime scene lights are the most effective?
White Light
*When taking close-up photographs which procedure is the correct one? CH. 6 (pg. 153)
•Placards that were positioned for evidence-establishing photographs may require repositioning for an evidence close-up photograph •Match the film/CCD plane of the camera with the surface of the item of interest
*When utilizing digital photography, which of the following is an important issue to consider? CH.6 (pg. 138)
•Quality of the image sensor •Understand the basic functions of the digital camera and how it is used to photograph
*The factors that are taken into consideration before making a decision on whether to use an area or functional team approach include: CH. 5 (part 1)- pg. 106
•Single or multiple scenes •Order of activity for specialty examination needs •Available resources (equipment or personnel) •Physical size of the scene