MCOLES TEST WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
Transporting prisoners
Determine age, advise dispatch to nature of arrest, indentification of prisoner,
destiantion and starting mileage
Transporting prisoners (TRUE OR FALSE)
Handcuff and search before placing in vehicle
Diagram location of physical evidence at crime scenes
Time and date of sketch
Complaint number
Name of preper and measurer
Process a diagram of crime scene as evidence
~handles crime scene sketch as evidence~
Note date/time and location
Identified person making sketch with personal identifier (initials) and marks as evidence.
Photograph crime scene
Selects proper equipment
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
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.
Quadrant/zone search
A search method in which the crime scene is divided into smaller sections (zones or
quadrants) and team members are assigned to search each section. Each of these
sections can be divided into smaller sections for smaller teams to search thoroughly.
Best searching for a small object
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
Examinbe body for evidence of unnatural death
Notify medical examiner of death
Investigate death scene for evidence of unnatural death before searching the body by
considering the length of time the person has been dead, visual signs of violence,
apperance of the body, etc.
Search bodies for identification when death is determined to be natural
Searches body to locate identification (e.g, checks pockets, checks purse) or identifying
marks (e.g., scars, tattoos, amputations, medical alert tags) if death was natural
Inventories valuables obtained in search
Secured personal property obtained from a dead body
Conduct a Show up
,Identifies possible suspects at the scene of the crime by:
-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
Plan for a search
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
Know what an officer may have to do prior to search of crime scene
Protection of the crime scene
Secure the scene: the scene where the body is located is usually the area most critical
to the death investigator. Examining this area is CRUCIAL to the death investigation.
Zone search pattern
Grid search pattern
Strip Method or Line Method
Crime in progress scene
Establish control of perimeter
Protect crime scene
Search immediate area for support personnel
Conduct preliminary crime scene search
Collects and records evidence
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
Stroke
maintain an open airway
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
Marksmanship
Stance
Grip
Trigger Control
Sight alignment
Sight picture
Warrants
Write affidavit for search warrant for review by magistrate
Review for accuracy and completeness of affidavit before presenting it to judge
Raise right hand to swear to accuracy
Serve copy of warrant by giving it to the person in control of premises or leave in
conspicuous place if peremisis is unoccupied
Leave a copy of tabulation of items seized (if they were) at place searched or with
person in charge
Prints
Locate
Determine direction
Follow prints
Speeding
Visually estimate speed
Observe speed in relation to other objects
Listen to engine
Apply experience gained in clocking vehicles
Pace the vehicle
Out of state speeding
You have to post bond
When stopping an out of state driver and issuing a civil infraction ticket it is common
practice for that officer to collect what is called a roadside traffic bond. It is to ensure the
appropriate court jurisdiction receives a form of payment for the offense the out of state
driver was cited for. If an out of state driver is unable to post bond or does not have a
bond card the officer may take possession of the motorists license in lieu of the bond.
Stolen Vehicles
Determine whether vehicle is reported stolen
Have radio operator attempt to phone registered owner to verify that operator has
permission to operate vehicle. Has patrol unit sent to owners address when phone
contact can not be made.
Child abuse
Report cases of child abuse: immediate oral/verbal notification and written notification
within 72 hours.
Transporting prisoners
Determine age, advise dispatch to nature of arrest, indentification of prisoner,
destiantion and starting mileage
Transporting prisoners (TRUE OR FALSE)
Handcuff and search before placing in vehicle
Diagram location of physical evidence at crime scenes
Time and date of sketch
Complaint number
Name of preper and measurer
Process a diagram of crime scene as evidence
~handles crime scene sketch as evidence~
Note date/time and location
Identified person making sketch with personal identifier (initials) and marks as evidence.
Photograph crime scene
Selects proper equipment
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
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.
Quadrant/zone search
A search method in which the crime scene is divided into smaller sections (zones or
quadrants) and team members are assigned to search each section. Each of these
sections can be divided into smaller sections for smaller teams to search thoroughly.
Best searching for a small object
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
Examinbe body for evidence of unnatural death
Notify medical examiner of death
Investigate death scene for evidence of unnatural death before searching the body by
considering the length of time the person has been dead, visual signs of violence,
apperance of the body, etc.
Search bodies for identification when death is determined to be natural
Searches body to locate identification (e.g, checks pockets, checks purse) or identifying
marks (e.g., scars, tattoos, amputations, medical alert tags) if death was natural
Inventories valuables obtained in search
Secured personal property obtained from a dead body
Conduct a Show up
,Identifies possible suspects at the scene of the crime by:
-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
Plan for a search
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
Know what an officer may have to do prior to search of crime scene
Protection of the crime scene
Secure the scene: the scene where the body is located is usually the area most critical
to the death investigator. Examining this area is CRUCIAL to the death investigation.
Zone search pattern
Grid search pattern
Strip Method or Line Method
Crime in progress scene
Establish control of perimeter
Protect crime scene
Search immediate area for support personnel
Conduct preliminary crime scene search
Collects and records evidence
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
Stroke
maintain an open airway
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
Marksmanship
Stance
Grip
Trigger Control
Sight alignment
Sight picture
Warrants
Write affidavit for search warrant for review by magistrate
Review for accuracy and completeness of affidavit before presenting it to judge
Raise right hand to swear to accuracy
Serve copy of warrant by giving it to the person in control of premises or leave in
conspicuous place if peremisis is unoccupied
Leave a copy of tabulation of items seized (if they were) at place searched or with
person in charge
Prints
Locate
Determine direction
Follow prints
Speeding
Visually estimate speed
Observe speed in relation to other objects
Listen to engine
Apply experience gained in clocking vehicles
Pace the vehicle
Out of state speeding
You have to post bond
When stopping an out of state driver and issuing a civil infraction ticket it is common
practice for that officer to collect what is called a roadside traffic bond. It is to ensure the
appropriate court jurisdiction receives a form of payment for the offense the out of state
driver was cited for. If an out of state driver is unable to post bond or does not have a
bond card the officer may take possession of the motorists license in lieu of the bond.
Stolen Vehicles
Determine whether vehicle is reported stolen
Have radio operator attempt to phone registered owner to verify that operator has
permission to operate vehicle. Has patrol unit sent to owners address when phone
contact can not be made.
Child abuse
Report cases of child abuse: immediate oral/verbal notification and written notification
within 72 hours.
