MCOLES TEST
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1. Transporting Determine age, advise dispatch to nature of arrest, indentification of prisoner,
prisoners destiantion and starting mileage
2. Transporting Handcuff and search before placing in vehicle
prisoners (TRUE
OR FALSE)
3. Diagram location Time and date of sketch
of physical evi- Complaint number
dence at crime Name of preper and measurer
scenes
4. Process a dia- Note date/time and location
gram of crime Identified person making sketch with personal identifier (initials) and marks as
scene as evi- evidence.
dence
~handles crime
scene sketch as
evidence~
5. Photograph Selects proper equipment
crime scene Photographs exact location of crime(house number/street sign)
Photographs general exterior (perimeter)
Photographs specifics of the crime (evidence/victims)
Logs sequence of pictures taken at crime scene
6. Grid Search A search method employed by two or more people overlapping separate line
searches forming a grid. This method is best used in large crime scenes such
as fields or woods (outside). Several searches, or a line of them, move alongside
each other from one end to the other.
7. Quadrant/zone A search method in which the crime scene is divided into smaller sections (zones
search or quadrants) and team members are assigned to search each section. Each of
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these sections can be divided into smaller sections for smaller teams to search
thoroughly. Best searching for a small object
8. Spiral Search Carried out by a single person involves the searcher walking in a circular fashion
from the outer point of crime scence towards the central point. DO NOT START IN
CENTER AS EVIDENCE COULD BE DESTROYED
9. Examinbe body Notify medical examiner of death
for evidence of Investigate death scene for evidence of unnatural death before searching the
unnatural death body by considering the length of time the person has been dead, visual signs of
violence, apperance of the body, etc.
10. Search bodies Searches body to locate identification (e.g, checks pockets, checks purse) or
for identification identifying marks (e.g., scars, tattoos, amputations, medical alert tags) if death
when death is de- was natural
termined to be Inventories valuables obtained in search
natural Secured personal property obtained from a dead body
11. Conduct a Show Identifies possible suspects at the scene of the crime by:
up -Interviewing witnesses
-reviewing evidence; or
-reviewing suspect's description
Locates the suspect by radio communications with base station or other officers
or searching the surrounding area
Determines whether it is legal to conduct a show up:
-a limited period of time has elapsed since the crime was committed;
-probably cause is absent that the suspect committed the crime; and
-to eliminate innocent victims of circumstances from suspicion.
Transports victim/witnesses to the suspect for viewing
-to eliminate a potentially innocent person from being a victim of circumstances
-to minimize the level of government intrusion
12. Plan for a search
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Determines the appropriate search method based upon available personnel,
equipment, and physical characteristics of the area to be searched, including:
-spiral
-grid
-quadrant
Conducts a briefing describing:
-Facts relating to the crime and crime scene
-officers' assignments for the search
13. Know what an of- Protection of the crime scene
ficer may have Secure the scene: the scene where the body is located is usually the area most
to do prior to critical to the death investigator. Examining this area is CRUCIAL to the death
search of crime investigation.
scene
14. Zone search pat-
tern
15. Grid search pat-
tern
16. Strip Method or
Line Method
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17. Crime in Establish control of perimeter
progress scene Protect crime scene
Search immediate area for support personnel
Conduct preliminary crime scene search
Collects and records evidence
18. Case planning Review a case with prosecutor or city attorney to plan for preparation of case
Check that witnesses are present
Introduce witnesses to prosecutor
Explain courtroom proceedings
Refrain from coaching witnesses
19. Stroke maintain an open airway
20. Car Accident Ask bystanders if they can identify witnesses
Request media to assist with locating possible witnesses
Record statement and have those involved write a written statement
Arrange for those involved at traffic stop to repeat statements in each others
presence
Collect and document physical evidence from crash scene
Photograph, locate field sketch , use proper container
For a skid measure beginning and end of measurement
If a vehicle is crashed at an unsafe proximity to a live wire call utilities do not
attempt to rescue driver
21. Marksmanship Stance
Grip
Trigger Control
Sight alignment
Sight picture
22. Warrants Write affidavit for search warrant for review by magistrate
Review for accuracy and completeness of affidavit before presenting it to judge
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1. Transporting Determine age, advise dispatch to nature of arrest, indentification of prisoner,
prisoners destiantion and starting mileage
2. Transporting Handcuff and search before placing in vehicle
prisoners (TRUE
OR FALSE)
3. Diagram location Time and date of sketch
of physical evi- Complaint number
dence at crime Name of preper and measurer
scenes
4. Process a dia- Note date/time and location
gram of crime Identified person making sketch with personal identifier (initials) and marks as
scene as evi- evidence.
dence
~handles crime
scene sketch as
evidence~
5. Photograph Selects proper equipment
crime scene Photographs exact location of crime(house number/street sign)
Photographs general exterior (perimeter)
Photographs specifics of the crime (evidence/victims)
Logs sequence of pictures taken at crime scene
6. Grid Search A search method employed by two or more people overlapping separate line
searches forming a grid. This method is best used in large crime scenes such
as fields or woods (outside). Several searches, or a line of them, move alongside
each other from one end to the other.
7. Quadrant/zone A search method in which the crime scene is divided into smaller sections (zones
search or quadrants) and team members are assigned to search each section. Each of
, MCOLES TEST
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these sections can be divided into smaller sections for smaller teams to search
thoroughly. Best searching for a small object
8. Spiral Search Carried out by a single person involves the searcher walking in a circular fashion
from the outer point of crime scence towards the central point. DO NOT START IN
CENTER AS EVIDENCE COULD BE DESTROYED
9. Examinbe body Notify medical examiner of death
for evidence of Investigate death scene for evidence of unnatural death before searching the
unnatural death body by considering the length of time the person has been dead, visual signs of
violence, apperance of the body, etc.
10. Search bodies Searches body to locate identification (e.g, checks pockets, checks purse) or
for identification identifying marks (e.g., scars, tattoos, amputations, medical alert tags) if death
when death is de- was natural
termined to be Inventories valuables obtained in search
natural Secured personal property obtained from a dead body
11. Conduct a Show Identifies possible suspects at the scene of the crime by:
up -Interviewing witnesses
-reviewing evidence; or
-reviewing suspect's description
Locates the suspect by radio communications with base station or other officers
or searching the surrounding area
Determines whether it is legal to conduct a show up:
-a limited period of time has elapsed since the crime was committed;
-probably cause is absent that the suspect committed the crime; and
-to eliminate innocent victims of circumstances from suspicion.
Transports victim/witnesses to the suspect for viewing
-to eliminate a potentially innocent person from being a victim of circumstances
-to minimize the level of government intrusion
12. Plan for a search
, MCOLES TEST
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Determines the appropriate search method based upon available personnel,
equipment, and physical characteristics of the area to be searched, including:
-spiral
-grid
-quadrant
Conducts a briefing describing:
-Facts relating to the crime and crime scene
-officers' assignments for the search
13. Know what an of- Protection of the crime scene
ficer may have Secure the scene: the scene where the body is located is usually the area most
to do prior to critical to the death investigator. Examining this area is CRUCIAL to the death
search of crime investigation.
scene
14. Zone search pat-
tern
15. Grid search pat-
tern
16. Strip Method or
Line Method
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17. Crime in Establish control of perimeter
progress scene Protect crime scene
Search immediate area for support personnel
Conduct preliminary crime scene search
Collects and records evidence
18. Case planning Review a case with prosecutor or city attorney to plan for preparation of case
Check that witnesses are present
Introduce witnesses to prosecutor
Explain courtroom proceedings
Refrain from coaching witnesses
19. Stroke maintain an open airway
20. Car Accident Ask bystanders if they can identify witnesses
Request media to assist with locating possible witnesses
Record statement and have those involved write a written statement
Arrange for those involved at traffic stop to repeat statements in each others
presence
Collect and document physical evidence from crash scene
Photograph, locate field sketch , use proper container
For a skid measure beginning and end of measurement
If a vehicle is crashed at an unsafe proximity to a live wire call utilities do not
attempt to rescue driver
21. Marksmanship Stance
Grip
Trigger Control
Sight alignment
Sight picture
22. Warrants Write affidavit for search warrant for review by magistrate
Review for accuracy and completeness of affidavit before presenting it to judge
