MPTC Criminal Investigations Exam
Questions with Complete Solutions13
how many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - ANSWERS--no less than 5
-no more than 8
what is RESPECT used for? - ANSWERS-the steps needed to conduct an objective and
procedurally just criminal investigation
R (RESPECT) - ANSWERS-R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
E - RESPECT - ANSWERS-E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
bodily injury - ANSWERS-substantial impairment of the physical condition
types of bodily injury - ANSWERS-any burn
fracture of any bone
subdural hematoma
internal organ damage
serious bodily injury - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique
features
mid-range pictures - ANSWERS-photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall distinguishing
features from overall image in view
close-up pictures - ANSWERS-taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (RESPECT) - ANSWERS-S - Separate and remove people
what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - ANSWERS-separating
involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique perspectives from
forthcoming views
P (RESPECT) - ANSWERS-P - protect the crime scene
why should the crime scene always be protected? - ANSWERS-to prevent unnecessary
contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
what is Modus Operandi - ANSWERS--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? - ANSWERS--establish perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
-keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
Questions with Complete Solutions13
how many pictures are needed for a photo array lineup? - ANSWERS--no less than 5
-no more than 8
what is RESPECT used for? - ANSWERS-the steps needed to conduct an objective and
procedurally just criminal investigation
R (RESPECT) - ANSWERS-R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
E - RESPECT - ANSWERS-E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed
-document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
bodily injury - ANSWERS-substantial impairment of the physical condition
types of bodily injury - ANSWERS-any burn
fracture of any bone
subdural hematoma
internal organ damage
serious bodily injury - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-taking a photograph of the overall scene/ person & their unique
features
mid-range pictures - ANSWERS-photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping the overall distinguishing
features from overall image in view
close-up pictures - ANSWERS-taking photos of each injury from less than 2 feet away
place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
S (RESPECT) - ANSWERS-S - Separate and remove people
what is the reason you should remove parties from the crime scene - ANSWERS-separating
involved parties prevents influence contamination and preserves unique perspectives from
forthcoming views
P (RESPECT) - ANSWERS-P - protect the crime scene
why should the crime scene always be protected? - ANSWERS-to prevent unnecessary
contamination, destruction or tampering of evidence
what is Modus Operandi - ANSWERS--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? - ANSWERS--establish perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene
-keep food/drinks outside of crime scene
-identify evidence that needs protection
