MPTC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ what is RESPECT used for? Answer: the steps needed to conduct an
objective and procedurally just criminal investigation
◉ R (RESPECT). Answer: R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
◉ E - RESPECT. Answer: E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated
etc.
◉ bodily injury. Answer: substantial impairment of the physical
condition
◉ types of bodily injury. Answer: -any burn
-fracture of any bone
-subdural hematoma
-internal organ damage
,◉ serious bodily injury. Answer: bodily injury which creates a
permanent disfigurement, prolonged or permanent loss of any bodily
function, body member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a
substantial risk of death
◉ overall pictures. Answer: taking a photograph of the overall scene/
person & their unique features
◉ mid-range pictures. Answer: photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping
the overall distinguishing features from overall image in view
◉ close-up pictures. Answer: taking photos of each injury from less than
2 feet away
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
◉ S (RESPECT). Answer: S - Separate and remove people
◉ what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene.
Answer: separating involved parties prevents influence contamination
and preserves unique perspectives from forthcoming views
◉ P (RESPECT). Answer: P - protect the crime scene
, ◉ why should the crime scene always be protected? Answer: to prevent
unnecessary contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
◉ what is Modus Operandi. Answer: -M.O.
-a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly
distinguishing pattern of conduct common to the current and former
incidents
◉ how should you protect the crime scene? Answer: -establish
perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
-keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
-identify sources of DNA
◉ E (RESPECT). Answer: E - Evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has
been committed
◉ chain of custody. Answer: meticulous and chronological
documentation of evidence, from the moment it is seized, to it's
presentation in court.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ what is RESPECT used for? Answer: the steps needed to conduct an
objective and procedurally just criminal investigation
◉ R (RESPECT). Answer: R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
◉ E - RESPECT. Answer: E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated
etc.
◉ bodily injury. Answer: substantial impairment of the physical
condition
◉ types of bodily injury. Answer: -any burn
-fracture of any bone
-subdural hematoma
-internal organ damage
,◉ serious bodily injury. Answer: bodily injury which creates a
permanent disfigurement, prolonged or permanent loss of any bodily
function, body member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a
substantial risk of death
◉ overall pictures. Answer: taking a photograph of the overall scene/
person & their unique features
◉ mid-range pictures. Answer: photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping
the overall distinguishing features from overall image in view
◉ close-up pictures. Answer: taking photos of each injury from less than
2 feet away
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
◉ S (RESPECT). Answer: S - Separate and remove people
◉ what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene.
Answer: separating involved parties prevents influence contamination
and preserves unique perspectives from forthcoming views
◉ P (RESPECT). Answer: P - protect the crime scene
, ◉ why should the crime scene always be protected? Answer: to prevent
unnecessary contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
◉ what is Modus Operandi. Answer: -M.O.
-a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly
distinguishing pattern of conduct common to the current and former
incidents
◉ how should you protect the crime scene? Answer: -establish
perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
-keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
-identify sources of DNA
◉ E (RESPECT). Answer: E - Evidence collection
-can be found immediately, or days/weeks/months after the crime has
been committed
◉ chain of custody. Answer: meticulous and chronological
documentation of evidence, from the moment it is seized, to it's
presentation in court.
