PA Certified Investigator Questions and Answers
2 types of facts - ANSWER-Relevant and Irrelevant
4 Forms of Evidence - ANSWER-testimony/physical/documentary/demonstrative
4 stages of investigation - ANSWER-1-Intake- preserve evidence completed bf CI
involved 2-Identify Collect evidence-identify witnesses collect evidence ensure medical
attention has been offered and completed. 3-Analysis Presentation-review and access
evidence prepare ci report. 4- quality review- mgmt reviews quality mgmt determines
final conclusions recommendations and action plans. CI should be involved in stage 4 to
provide technical guidance regarding evidence
Chain of Custody - ANSWER-investigation protocol used to be ensure intergrity of
evidence over time.'it begins as soon as the environment is secured.
Circumstancial Evidence - ANSWER-Didnt see but has knowledge that can be pieced
together to draw a conclusion
Circumstantial Evidence - ANSWER-evidence tat is not considered to be conclusive in
and of itself
Collecting Documentary Evidence - ANSWER-List written statement taken from
individuals interviewed
List and identify all other documents collected
Identify how records were secured
Collecting physical Evidence - ANSWER-How was scene secured
Identify and list physical evidence identified and logged
Identify and list each piece of evidence collected
Identify and chronologically list photos and videos
Identify and list all other demonstrative evidence available
Identify how the physical and demonstrative evidence was preserved after collection in
order to maintain chain of custody
Collecting testimonial evidence - ANSWER-Describe how potential witnesses were
identified
Chronological listing of witness interviewed
Identify the alleged target
Note date and time alleged target was removed from contact with individuals or
reassigned to other duties if leave or reassignment didn't occur explain why
If needed describe how the alleged target was afforded his rights
Competency - ANSWER-witness capacity to provide testimony at all on the topic of an
investigation.
2 types of facts - ANSWER-Relevant and Irrelevant
4 Forms of Evidence - ANSWER-testimony/physical/documentary/demonstrative
4 stages of investigation - ANSWER-1-Intake- preserve evidence completed bf CI
involved 2-Identify Collect evidence-identify witnesses collect evidence ensure medical
attention has been offered and completed. 3-Analysis Presentation-review and access
evidence prepare ci report. 4- quality review- mgmt reviews quality mgmt determines
final conclusions recommendations and action plans. CI should be involved in stage 4 to
provide technical guidance regarding evidence
Chain of Custody - ANSWER-investigation protocol used to be ensure intergrity of
evidence over time.'it begins as soon as the environment is secured.
Circumstancial Evidence - ANSWER-Didnt see but has knowledge that can be pieced
together to draw a conclusion
Circumstantial Evidence - ANSWER-evidence tat is not considered to be conclusive in
and of itself
Collecting Documentary Evidence - ANSWER-List written statement taken from
individuals interviewed
List and identify all other documents collected
Identify how records were secured
Collecting physical Evidence - ANSWER-How was scene secured
Identify and list physical evidence identified and logged
Identify and list each piece of evidence collected
Identify and chronologically list photos and videos
Identify and list all other demonstrative evidence available
Identify how the physical and demonstrative evidence was preserved after collection in
order to maintain chain of custody
Collecting testimonial evidence - ANSWER-Describe how potential witnesses were
identified
Chronological listing of witness interviewed
Identify the alleged target
Note date and time alleged target was removed from contact with individuals or
reassigned to other duties if leave or reassignment didn't occur explain why
If needed describe how the alleged target was afforded his rights
Competency - ANSWER-witness capacity to provide testimony at all on the topic of an
investigation.
