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
