UPTP Test 4 Exam with complete
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Preliminary Police Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-Begins when officers are called
and ends when the scene is turned over to an investigator
Identify methods to secure a crime scene - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask initial interview
questions
Protect the evidence
Secure the perimeter and only allow first responders inside
T/F: The sooner the LEO can respond to a burglary that occurred overnight, the better
the chance of an arrest. - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
Why should witnesses be separated? - CORRECT ANSWER-To avoid matching stories
What is the number one priority of an LEO upon arrival at the scene? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Render aid to the injured
Who is allowed into a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Only those approved by the
LEO.
Testimonial Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-The spoken word/statement
Documentary Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-The written word; may become physical
evidence
Physical Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-Real; has form or mass
Class Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-When referring to evidence, it is
something that is not unique to that item. Examples include a 9mm casing or tread from
new tires. CANNOT positively identify the owner
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Individual Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-When referring to evidence, it is
something that is unique to that item. Examples include finger prints. CAN positively
identify the owner.
Locards Principle of Interchange - CORRECT ANSWER-It is highly impossible that
someone can enter and environment without leaving some trace and leave that
environment without carrying away some trace.
Types of Notes - CORRECT ANSWER-Written
Photos/Video/Audio
Sketches
What do field notes begin with? - CORRECT ANSWER-The date/time you received the
call
If you make an error in your notes... - CORRECT ANSWER-Draw a single line through
it.
Where should you measure from in a crime scene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fixed points
(corners of a room, doors, windows, etc.)
What are the 3 perspectives of photography? - CORRECT ANSWER-Overall
Intermediate
Close up (with scale)
Chain of Custody - CORRECT ANSWER-A document that details the life of a piece of
evidence, from the time it was discovered to the time it is no longer needed. This
includes anyone who takes possession of the item.
When should you mark a piece of evidence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Always UNLESS
the marking with diminish its forensic value.
Steps for packing evidence: - CORRECT ANSWER-Document
Pre-label the container
Transport the container to the evidence
Place the evidence inside
Seal immediately
Person borne IED (PBIED) - CORRECT ANSWER-Usually a suicide vest
Body Cavity IED - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be inserted into body cavities or surgically
implanted. Can be detected by an unusual gait.
Attack is imminent behavioral patterns - CORRECT ANSWER-One-way ticket purchase
No luggage
No obvious emotion
Thousand yard stare
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