1) There is a sequence of steps to initiate upon arriving at an
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1) There is a sequence of steps to initiate upon arriving at an incident or crime scene to __. a) protect all parties, gather information to identify b) separate, and interview subjects c) successfully complete the initial investigation d) all 2) An officer must be aware of __ based on the evaluation of the incident or type of crime. a) how to conduct a warrantless legal search of a crime scene b) know different search patterns c) how to identify types of evidence that might be present at a scene d) all 3) An officer must also know how to get __ in searching the scene when necessary. a) advise b) training c) experience d) help 4) The single most significant part of the initial stage of a criminal investigation is __. a) processing the crime scene b) securing the scene c) calling for back-up d) notifying dispatch 5) ___ is to protect and preserve the scene to avoid contaminating evidence. a) An officer’s second priority b) An officer’s third priority c) An officer’s first priority d) An officer’s fourth priority 6) The second priority in a crime scene is the officer must __. a) identify, protect, collect, preserve b) maintain the physical evidence c)or the prosecution of the suspect may be in jeopardy d) all 7) An ___ occurs when an officer makes detailed and systematic inquiries or observations. a) investigation b) observation c) inference d) inquiry 8) An ___ begins upon the officer’s arrival at the scene of a reported crime and usually ends with him or her filing the initial report or turning the matter over to a detective or investigator. a) investigation b) observation c) inference d) inquiry 9) In responding to a potential crime scene, an officer will receive pertinent information regarding the incident from the 911 ___. a) witnesses b) victims c) dispatch d) supervisors 10) also known as the public safety telecommunicator a) witnesses b) victims c) dispatch d) supervisors 11) Dispatch will identify the __. a) nature and location of the alleged crime b) complainant’s name c) relationship to the crime scene location d) all 12) An officer may also learn from dispatch if someone is ___. a) death b) names c) injured d) sick 13) While driving to the scene, the officer should formulate some key questions to ask to help assess the situation adequately: a) How many persons are involved? b) What is the location? c) Are any weapons involved? d) All 14) While driving to the scene, the officer should formulate some key questions to ask to help assess the situation adequately: a) Are additional services needed? b) Is special equipment needed? c) How many officers are necessary to safely contain or control the situation? d) All 15) While driving to the scene, the officer should formulate some key questions to ask to help assess the situation adequately: a) Are any special concerns and/or dangers associated with the call? b) Has the complainant indicated the suspect’s location? c) Are additional services needed? d) All 16) An officer should begin taking field notes as he or she discovers the ___. a) who, what b) when, where c) why, and how of the incident d) all 17) This enables an officer to write a thorough report later. a) Questioning b) Recording c) Listening d) Notes taking 18) When gathering initial information about the call and arriving at the scene, ___. a) witness is the highest concern b) suspect is the highest concern c) victim is the highest concern d) safety is the highest concern 19) An officer should approach the scene in a way that will protect __. a) him- or herself b) other officers c) the public d) all 20) Specific concerns to consider for officer safety are __. a) the number of entrances and exits b) suspects, bystanders, natural and manmade dangers c) and the physical size of the scene d) all 21) Some common threats that may be present due to conditions at the scene include __. a) known weapons b) potential weapons c) natural elements d) all 22) firearms, knives, explosives a) known weapons b) potential weapons c) natural elements d) digital weapons 23) broken glass, stones, sticks, baseball bats, branches a) known weapons b) potential weapons c) natural elements d) digital weapons 24) fire, electricity, water hazards, rain a) known weapons b) potential weapons c) natural elements d) digital weapons 25) ___ factors affect the number of officers responding to a scene. a) known weapons b) potential weapons c) natural elements d) all 26) ___ on the scene can be counterproductive due to the increased possibility of contaminating evidence. a) Investigating b) Unnecessary people (officers, bystanders) c) Angry witnesses (officers, bystanders) d) Media (officers, bystanders) 27) ___ should be immediately asked if the suspect is on or near the scene or if he or she knows if someone on the scene is armed. a) Fellow officer b) Any person on the scene c) Dispatch d) Communications 28) As soon as possible, the officer should determine whether any person at the scene has ___. a) sustained knowledge about crime scene b) backup to cover the crime scene c) substantial information about the crime scene d) sustained injuries and the extent of the injuries 29) First-aid procedures should be applied and appropriate medical assistance should be requested through ___. a) per agency policies b) dispatch c) based on your training level d) medical personnel 30) The first responding officer should make an initial determination regarding the type of crime committed and defines the appropriate ___ of the crime scene. a) extent b) extinct c) level d) meaning 31) Personal observations and statements from the victims, witnesses, and suspects should be used to learn the ___. a) identity of suspect b) the whereabouts of material witnesses c) location of evidence d) criminal intentions of the suspect 32) The officer should visually scan the crime scene using a systematic approach, trying to observe the total scene while determining where to establish the ___. a) command post b) concealment area c) perimeter d) location 33) The size of the crime scene depends on __. a) the type of crime b) the type of evidence c) and the location of evidence d) all 34) Areas where blood spattered, dripped, or flowed, or where someone tracked through an area leaving footprints or handprints, ___. a) must be included in the crime scene b) must be included in all the documents c) must be included witnesses statements d) must be included in the news report 35) Officers should look for the places where the crime or incident __. a) began and ended b) occurred and excavated c) evidence and precursors d) occurred and began 36) When determining the extent of a crime scene to secure, it is better to ___ the perimeter. a) evaluate b) seal c) stake-out d) overestimate 37) ___ one than to expand to a larger scene as the investigation progresses. a) It is easier to adjust from a large scene to a smaller b) It is easier to adjust from a smaller scene to a larger c) It is easier to adjust a crime scene d) It is easier to view a large scene to a small 38) ___ will dictate how far the responding officer should continue investigating the incident before turning the scene over to specialized investigators. a) FDLE guidelines b) DOC investigators c) Agency policy and procedures d) Your ability as a Patrol Officer 39) How far the investigation will be made in part by __. a) the nature of the crime b) severity of the crime c) incident and available resources d) all 40) While investigating a crime scene, officers should consider __. a) jurisdiction issues b) agreements with other agencies c) specific Florida Statutes d) all 41) __ handles incidents involving possible terrorist acts. a) Department of Corrections b) Department of Juvenile c) Florida Department Law Enforcement d) Federal Bureau Investigations 42) At the scene of an incident, all parties involved, including __, must be identified. a) complainants, victims b) suspects c) witnesses d) all 43) A ___ is a person who alleges that a crime has been committed. a) complainant b) victim c) suspect d) witness 44) A ___ is a person harmed by a crime. a) complainant b) victim c) suspect d) witness 45) A ___ is a person believed to have committed a crime or offense. a) complainant b) victim c) suspect d) witness 46) A ___ is a person who sees, knows, or vouches for something and makes a sworn statement about that information. a) complainant b) victim c) suspect d) witness 47) The same person can represent ___ category. a) more than four b) more than three c) more than two d) more than one 48) For example, the victim may also be the ___. a) complainant b) victim c) suspect d) witness 49) A person initially identified as a witness may become a ___ as the investigation progresses. a) complainant b) victim c) suspect d) witness 50) When establishing which people to interview at a crime scene, an officer should __. a) ask those present b) where they were c) how they were involved in the incident d) all 51) The officer should also determine the degree of direct or indirect involvement and __. a) the role each person played in the incident b) the information available about the incident c) the role each officer played in the incident d) the role each department played in the incident 52) The officer may not have the time or resources to interview all subjects at the scene, so he or she should determine __. a) who has the less information and knowledge of the incident b) who has the most information and knowledge of the incident c) who has the some information and knowledge of the incident d) who was present at the incident 53) The victim or complainant who was present during the crime or offense should be asked __. a) to name any potential threats at the scene b) to describe any potential suspect c) to name any potential witnesses to the incident d) to explain the relationship with the complainant 54) __ should be asked if anyone else was involved and what their roles were. a) Complainants b) Law Enforcement Officers c) Suspects d) Witnesses 55) This will also help officers validate all statements. a) Complainants b) Law Enforcement Officers c) Suspects d) Witnesses 56) The officer should document in his or her field notes all __. a) witnesses, victims, complainants, suspects present by name b) date of birth, address, sex, race c) home and work telephone numbers d) all 57) ___ should be asked to stay at the scene for further interviewing. a) Suspects b) Vital witnesses c) Victims d) Witnesses 58) ____ are often hesitant to get involved. a) Complainants b) Victims c) Suspects d) Witnesses 59) ___ like to stay around for the excitement but will often try to leave or remain in the background when police attempt to ask them questions concerning their knowledge of the event. a) Complainants b) Victims c) Suspects d) Witnesses 60) The first step in preparing to interview victims, complainants, or witnesses at a crime scene is to determine to__. a) what extent the crime will be investigated b) the elements of the crime c) assess their credibility d) refer to your training at the academy and agency 61) Questions to determinate what extent the crime will be investigated. a) Is it a major crime? b) Department policy requires notifying a supervisor? c) Department policy requires notifying an investigator? d) All 62) ___ have investigators who will conduct all interviews in major cases. a) Smaller agencies b) Huge agencies c) Medium agencies d) Larger agencies 63) In ___, that responsibility may fall to the responding patrol officer. a) smaller agencies b) huge agencies c) medium agencies d) larger agencies 64) In a crime scene investigations the officer must __. a) before beginning interviews b) secure persons to be interviewed c) separate all persons to be interviewed d) all 65) It is extremely important to keep witnesses separated __. a) in a search warrant b) in an interrogations c) in a traffic stops d) in crime scene investigations 66) The witnesses should not be allowed to talk among themselves in order to prevent them from discussing the incident and coordinating __. a) their accounts of what happened b) from going to jail for lying c) them from contaminating the evidence d) them from gossip 67) Officers should place interviewees in separate places that are near the crime scene area but __. a) have no risk of contaminating evidence b) have risk of contaminating evidence c) have no risk of suppressing evidence d) have no risk of destroying evidence 68) __, interviewees should be far enough apart that they cannot hear or see each other. a) Commonly b) Occasionally c) Preferably d) Sometimes 69) __, witnesses can be isolated within one large room by being placed on opposite sides of the room with their backs to each other. a) If separate buildings are not available b) If separate motorcycles are not available c) If separate police vehicles are not available d) If separate rooms are not available 70) The officer should ensure that there is enough distance between witnesses so __. a) they can have physical contact with each other b) they cannot have physical contact with each other c) they can have communications with each other d) they can have eyes contact with each other 71) Another possible controlled area is __, though because of space limitations, only one interviewee should be placed in each car. a) inside a patrol car b) outside a patrol car c) at the driver side of any vehicle d) in a motorcycle 72) If necessary, another officer can stay with each witness to ensure control and safety until the ___ can complete the interviews. a) cover officer b) investigator c) primary officer d) any 73) Separating witnesses helps each of them focus on what they saw or heard and maintains the ____ of their statements. a) integrity b) truthfulness c) honesty d) control 74) Multiple witnesses who have viewed or experienced the same event ___ recall the same details. a) always b) never c) sometimes d) occasionally 75) A witness ___ describe the same event may be tempted, even unconsciously, to reiterate the other witness’s version of the crime. a) watching the news b) speaking to other witnesses c) recoding another person statement d) overhearing another person 76) Working together, they may come up with accounts that differ from the facts. a) Witnesses b) Officers c) Suspects d) Victims 77) Some witnesses ___ others into giving officers false information. a) may try to talk about b) may try to get out c) may try to persuade d) may try to intimidate 78) The interviewing officer should ensure that while giving statements, no victims or witnesses can be intimidated ___ by anyone. a) coercively or visually b) coercively or verbally c) visually or verbally d) verbally or threatened 79) If a suspect or another witness attempts to coerce or interfere with another witness’s testimony, an officer may need to ___. a) remove a subject from the street b) remove one or more subjects from the scene c) arrest subjects from the scene d) keep one or more subjects from the scene 80) Some ___ may have an unknown motive to mislead officers. a) witnesses b) officers c) suspects d) victims 81) They may want to help the suspect by diverting any possible evidence of involvement away from him or her. a) Witnesses b) Officers c) Suspects d) Victims 82) Witnesses who feel intimidated by an ___ or others may say little or nothing so they can leave the scene quickly. a) complainant b) officer c) suspects d) victims 83) ___ may also try to pass evidence, such as a weapon or contraband, to each other in order to hide it from officers. a) Complainants b) Witnesses c) Suspects d) Victims 84) Separation of family members during a crisis might ___. a) make a bad situation even worse b) be a poor judgment on the officer's behalf c) officer should use their best judgment d) officer should assess the separation 85) Officers should use their best judgment in assessing whether separation of __. a) neighbors are necessary b) police officers are necessary c) family member is necessary d) witness is necessary 86) ___, for example, separation of certain family members from each other may be unavoidable. a) In a burglary b) In a robbery c) In a child abuse incident d) In a domestic violence case 87) All ___ should be told not to discuss the incident until after they have all been interviewed. a) suspects b) victims c) officers d) witnesses 88) If an interviewee is suffering from physical or mental trauma, the officer should make a note to interview __. a) this person later when he or she has recovered b) because this maybe a major case c) after the person calms down d) and request your supervisor on scene 89) For safety reasons, officers must always maintain visual contact with ___. a) witnesses b) complainants c) suspects and always follow agency policy and procedures d) all 90) When there are injured persons at the scene, responding officers have additional responsibilities such as providing ___. a) trauma relief b) first aid c) psychological support d) CPR 91) If the victim does not require immediate first aid, the officer should ask direct questions about how the victim sustained the injury. a) Who hit you? b) What did the suspect use to hit you? c) When were you hit? d) All 92) If the victim does not require immediate first aid, the officer should ask direct questions about how the victim sustained the injury. a) Where were you hit? b) Where did you stand when hit? c) How were you hit? Why were you hit? d) All 93) The officer should view the victim’s injuries and record detailed observations in __. a) electronic device b) a piece of paper c) the computer log d) field notes 94) Field notes will be used to create reports and refresh the officer’s recollection when testifying. a) Electronic device b) Station c) Computer log d) Field notes 95) The officer should note whether the information the victim provides appears to be consistent with the ___ and evidence at the scene. a) statements b) injuries c) affidavit d) Miranda rights 96) The officer notes should describe specific information regarding the __. a) location b) size c) type of injury is required d) all 97) ___ of injuries should be made as appropriate. a) Photographs b) Secure c) Sanitized d) Washed down 98) If possible, when hospitalization is not required, an officer of the ___ should observe and photograph injuries to sexual organs. a) same gender as the victim b) culture as the suspect c) race as the officer d) age as the complainant 99) The officer should tell the victim that if bruising intensifies, further documentation may be required, and ___. a) victim should notify paramedic b) offender should notify law enforcement c) victim should be arrest by police officers d) victim should notify law enforcement 100) Officers must record the names of medical personnel who provide services to the victim because __. a) they may be called as victims b) they may be called as witnesses c) they may be called as expert witnesses d) they may be called as suspects 101) An officer should share pertinent data with his or her supervisor or investigator to include ___. a) when the incident occurred b) how the incident occurred c) where the incident occurred d) all 102) An officer should share pertinent data with his or her supervisor or investigator to include ___. a) all evidence gathered or specific items that are still the focus of a search b) descriptions of all property involved in the incident c) names and descriptions of victims, witnesses, and possible suspects d) all 103) An officer should share pertinent data with his or her supervisor or investigator to include ___. a) description of the suspect’s vehicle, if applicable and if known b) special concerns on the scene such as biohazards, a hostile crowd, at-large suspects, and severe injuries c) how the scene is being handled and protected d) all 104) An officer should share pertinent data with his or her supervisor or investigator to include ___. a) scene’s boundaries and protection b) plan for the continued investigation of the incident and the search for evidence c) identity of the public information officer who is communicating with the media d) all 105) When dealing with the media or designating an assigned authorized spokesperson on the scene, the officer should refer to ___. a) FDLE guidelines b) agency policy and procedure c) city media agreement d) State Attorney's Office 106) The actions of the ___ on the scene have a significant impact on the success of an investigation. a) paramedic responding officer b) dispatch c) first responding officer d) responding officers 107) A protected, well-managed crime scene allows the production of credible evidence in court that can establish ___. a) the guilt or innocence of a suspect b) the guilt or innocence of a victim c) the guilt or innocence of a police d) the guilt of a depredator 108) When conducting an investigation, an officer should look for ___ about the crime. a) all information available b) all sources of information c) all sources of evidence d) all some sources of information 109) ___ is anything that tends to prove or disprove an alleged fact. a) Fingerprint b) Evidence c) Court testimony d) Certificate documents 110) An officer will collect ___ kinds of evidence at crime scenes. a) five b) four c) three d) two 111) ___ is gathered from witnesses. a) Testimonial evidence b) Physical evidence c) Documentary evidence d) Digital evidence 112) ___ consists of objects a) Testimonial evidence b) Physical evidence c) Documentary evidence d) Digital evidence 113) fingerprints, blood, or tire tracks a) Testimonial evidence b) Physical evidence c) Documentary evidence d) Digital evidence 114) Testimonial evidence is generally less reliable than physical evidence because people ___. a) perceive events differently b) do not remember accurately c) or lie d) all 115) When physical evidence is correctly ___ it cannot give false results. a) handled b) preserved, maintained c) scientifically analyzed d) all 116) Prior to searching a potential crime scene, an officer should determine if the scene location is ___. a) public property b) personal property c) private or public property d) abandoned property 117) ___ is designed for the use and enjoyment of the public and is open to the public. a) Public property b) Personal property c) Private property d) Abandoned property 118) ___ belongs to an individual and is not open to the public. a) Public property b) Personal property c) Private property d) Abandoned property 119) A person occupying ___ has an expectation of privacy that may not be violated without a search warrant or a valid exception to the warrant requirement. a) public property b) personal property c) private property d) abandoned property 120) Even though an area is a crime scene, __. a) a search warrant to arrest may still be needed b) a search warrant it is not necessary c) a search warrant is essential d) a search warrant may still be needed 121) There is no crime scene exception to the ___ search warrant requirement. a) First Amendment b) Fourth Amendment c) Fifth Amendment d) Sixth Amendment 122) __ will guide the officer in the types of evidence to expect at a scene. a) The type of training b) The type of evidence c) The type of crime committed d) The type of resources 123) Certain types of evidence are typically associated with __. a) particular people b) particular crimes c) particular merchandise d) particular evidence 124) At a burglary scene, an officer should look for evidence of __. a) illegal entry b) pry marks on a doorframe c) or broken windows d) all 125) With experience and training, an officer will become skilled at detecting crimes and __. a) identifying relevant evidence b) identifying irrelevant evidence c) identifying evidence d) identifying relevant facts 126) The ___ must be protected until it can be photographed and documented. a) perimeter b) area c) zone d) Crime scene 127) Different crime scenes may require different __ of protecting the evidence they contain. a) personnel b) pocketing c) training d) methods 128) An officer’s recognition of __ to the evidence will determine the appropriate method of protection. a) types of training b) threats c) crimes d) suspects 129) At an outside crime scene involving ___ a) degradable, easily destroyed b) biological c) trace evidence d) all 130) officers must protect at outside crime scene evidence from ___. a) rain b) hail c) wind d) weather 131) rain, hail, lightning, or wind a) storm b) warm c) cold d) weather 132) The ___ evidence located inside a temperature-controlled house would not require the same level of protection. a) similar evidence b) same evidence c) same training d) similar training 133) Once the nature of the scene and type of crime being investigated are determined, an officer can decide how best to ___. a) collect the evidence b) proceed c) protect the scene d) interview bystanders 134) Crime scene perimeters should be ___ rather than ___. a) bigger/smaller b) medium/bigger c) smaller/larger d) larger/smaller 135) It is easier to __ the size of a perimeter than to __ it. a) reduce/enlarge b) extended/expanded c) enlarge/reduce d) increased/blocked 136) A larger crime scene also helps keep crowds back if ___ gather. a) police officers b) paramedics c) citizens d) firefighters 137) __, a supervisor or investigator assigned to the case may decide to adjust the original boundaries or perimeter of the crime scene based on the size and type of the structure or property to be searched. a) Once a survey of the area is determinate b) Once a survey of the area is questioned c) Once a survey of the area is photographed d) Once a survey of the area is completed 138) An officer should first attempt to locate and identify the point of the suspect’s entry to and ___ from the crime scene. a) motive b) burglary tools c) exit d) all 139) This can be done by visually inspecting the scene and reviewing field notes and statements from victims or witnesses. a) Victim entry to and exit b) Witness entry to and exit c) Suspect entry to and exit d) Complaint entry to and exit 140) __ include broken glass or pry marks around doorways. a) Evidence of entry or exit might b) Witnesses of entry or exit might c) Notes taking Evidence of entry or exit might d) Bullets of entry or exit might 141) An officer should also identify the most __. a) near pieces of evidence b) visible pieces of evidence c) visible pieces of evidence d) distant pieces of evidence 142) Boundaries should be established for the crime scene and guarded against unnecessary entrance by cordoning off the area with __. a) crime scene barrier tape b) crime scene log c) crime scene investigators d) crime scene barricades 143) Officers must always be aware of ___ to the crime scene area. a) witnesses b) suspect family members c) potential threats d) crime scene tape integrity 144) Alert officers help protect the scene and the evidence it contains __. a) from necessary intrusion b) from unnecessary intrusion or handling c) from unnecessary handling d) from unnecessary investigation 145) ___ should not be allowed to enter the secured crime scene area. a) Curious, unauthorized people can damage b) contaminate c) destroy evidence at a scene d) all 146) Officer safety can also be jeopardized by the entry of __. a) authorized people into a scene b) unauthorized people into a scene c) authorized police officers into a scene d) authorized crime scene personnel 147) To prevent intrusion by anyone who knowingly or unknowingly approaches the crime scene perimeter, an officer should use ___. a) identify instigator b) less lethal weapons c) verbal commands and directions d) deadly force 148) Persons should be instructed to move behind the crime scene tape and advised that refusal may result in ___. a) arrest b) citation c) warning d) notice to appear 149) Officers have the authority to arrest any individual who crosses an area marked by ___ after being warned. a) crime scene ropes b) crime scene tape c) crime scene analysis tape d) no trespass 150) __, an officer must not allow unauthorized removal or alteration of any evidence. a) Once the investigation is established b) Once the perimeter is established c) Once the crime scene is established d) Once the crime scene perimeter is established 151) __, the crime scene officer must document the incident in a contamination list or crime scene log. a) If evidence is contaminated or altered in any way b) If crime scene log book is altered in any way c) If evidence is not contaminated in any way d) If evidence is not altered in any way 152) Information about the original condition of the evidence and the events leading to __. a) its preservation should be included b) its damage or destruction should be included c) its reconstruction should be included d) its destruction should not be included 153) The size and type of search dictates the number and type of personnel or __. a) trained personnel to process the crime b) equipment needed for crime scene processing c) resources needed for crime scene processing d) female officers needed for crime scene processing 154) ___ will also factor in how to proceed. a) Agency policy b) Procedures c) Available resources d) All 155) ___ have specialized crime scene units that can process the scene and collect evidence. a) Sheriff Departments b) Police Departments c) Smaller agencies d) Larger agencies 156) Other agencies require responding officers to process scenes or in serious cases may call for outside assistance, such as ___. a) FDLE’s crime scene personnel b) FLED’s crime scene personnel c) ELFD’s crime scene personnel d) LDFE’s crime scene personnel 157) The responding officer’s supervisor will make the decision to request __. a) investigative assistance b) crime scene media c) crime scene personnel d) crime scene or investigative assistance 158) __ designate one point of access to the crime scene and assign an officer to maintain a crime scene log at that location. a) The primary officer or investigator will b) The legendary officer or investigator will c) The primary officer d) The investigator will 159) If more than one point of access is designated, an officer must be assigned __. a) to the back door b) to each location c) to the front door d) at the entrance 160) __ officers should be notified of and required to use the access point. a) Investigators b) Police Chief c) All d) Some 161) The officer posted at the crime scene access point must document in the crime scene log __. a) the entry all persons to the scene b) the exit of all persons to the scene c) the entry and exit of some employees to the scene d) the entry and exit of all persons to the scene 162) The crime scene log should include the ___ and the reason the person was at the scene. a) name, rank b) agency of each person entering or leaving the scene c) the date and time of the person’s entry or exit d) all 163) The __ provides proof of security and validates the evidence collected. a) list b) document c) record d)dispatch 164) It is important to keep a list of all officers involved at the crime scene and __. a) names b) keep track of their movements c) ranks d) decisions 165) __ are not given access just because they are law enforcement officers. a) Sightseeing family members b) Sightseeing instructors c) Sightseeing officers d) Sightseeing civilians 166) The supervisor or investigator will usually coordinate duties such as __. a) evidence collection b) scene perimeter securing c) other assignments d) all 167) __ will also assign shifts for officers, taking weather and staffing limitations into consideration. a) Supervisor or investigator b) Police Officer c) Crime Scene Investigator d) Police chief 168) ___ (1877–1966), a pioneer in forensic science, formulated the fundamental principle of forensic science: “Every contact leaves a trace.” a) Dr. Emery Locard b) Dr. Edmond Locard c) Dr. Charles Locard d) Dr. Edward Locard 169) Referred to as Locard’s Exchange Principle, this contends that everyone who enters a crime scene will both bring something into and ___. a) determine something other than evidence b) take something from it c) determine the suspect identity only d) determine the victim identity only 170) The job of a ___ is to determine what evidence at the scene belongs to the criminal and not to the victims or witnesses. a) investigator b) supervisor c) crime scene technician d) crime scene analyst 171) An officer can begin determining what evidence belongs to the criminal by talking to witnesses __. a) about the evidence at the scene b) about the evidence at the station c) about the crime scene d) about the location of the evidence 172) __, the victim and the suspect usually leave or take away some sort of evidence. a) At any traffic stops b) At any crime scene c) At any investigations d) At any training 173) A few examples of evidence that might be found and collected at a crime scene are ___. a) fingerprints, shoe prints, blood b) fibers, hair, tool marks, paint scratches c) broken glass, body fluids d) all 174) A few examples of evidence that might be found and collected at a crime scene are ___. a) controlled substances b) electronics equipment and computers c) firearms d) all 175) A few examples of evidence that might be found and collected at a crime scene are ___. a) broken or damaged materials b) tire tracks c) documents, and bones d) all 176) An officer should try to identify possible __ found at a crime scene. a) sources of evidence b) evidence c) witnesses d) suspects 177) If a substance appears to be blood, he or she should identify whether anyone at the scene had a bleeding injury. Also, if __. a) the victim was injured, the perpetrator might have been. b) the officer was not injured, the perpetrator might have been. c) the victim was not injured, the perpetrator might have been. d) the perpetrator was not injured, the victim might have been. 178) Some evidence will be __ to the responding patrol officer. a) hiding b) inaccessible c) available d) unidentifiable 179) The crime scene unit or laboratory can assist in __ such evidence. a) identifying b) comparing c) interpreting d) all 180) Some __ may contain contaminants that require expert processing. a) materials b) surfaces c) evidences d) rocks 181) Based on the type of crime committed and the kind of evidence consistent with the crime, an officer should be able to __. a) identify the type of each item of evidence b) identify the category of each item of evidence c) identify the type and category of each item of evidence d) identify the evidence 182) When searching a scene for evidence, an officer should use a __ or established pattern. a) quick b) secret c) random d) systematic approach 183) The ___ will help dictate the type of search pattern. a) type of crime scene b) Academy training c) Training in counter-terrorism d) FDLE policy 184) Officers should study the whole scene first, keeping in mind that the relationships of the items’ positions may be ___. a) subject to questioning b) questioned c) irrelevant d) important 185) Officers will use one or more of the following search patterns: a) spiral search pattern, grid search pattern b) zone/quadrant search pattern c) pie/wheel search pattern d) all 186) ___usually used outside by one person. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) pie/wheel search pattern 187) The searcher begins at a certain point and walks in increasingly larger circles to the outermost boundary of the search area. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) pie/wheel search pattern 188) ___ usually used outside by several people. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) strip/line search pattern 189) The search area is divided into lanes that are searched by one or more people in both directions until the entire area has been examined. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) strip/line search pattern 190) __ often used indoors; a variation of the strip/line search pattern. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) pie/wheel search pattern 191) It overlaps a series of lanes in a cross pattern, making the search more methodical and thorough. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) pie/wheel search pattern 192) __ used outdoors or for an area that is large. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) pie/wheel search pattern 193) The area should be divided into four different sections and searched using one of the patterns above. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) pie/wheel search pattern 194) __ entails dividing the area into a number of pie-shaped sections, which are usually searched using the strip/line search pattern. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) pie/wheel search pattern 195) __ should used for extremely large search areas. a) spiral search pattern b) grid search pattern c) zone/quadrant search pattern d) pie/wheel search pattern 196) Officers should never handle evidence __. a) without proper training b) with their bare hands c) without proper equipment d) when they are sick 197) ___ must be used whenever evidence is handled or collected. a) permission from supervisor b) FDLE evidence collection policy c) reading agency policy and procedure d) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 198) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will protect the evidence from contamination and protect the officer from exposure to ___. a) agency scrutiny b) dangerous substances c) legal liabilities d) criminal liabilities 199) At times, an officer may need __ depending on the type of evidence being collected. a) booties, facemasks b) goggles, aprons c) other protective clothing or gear d) all 200) Officer safety and evidence preservation requires the __. a) utmost care b) precaution c) preservation d) training 201) There are special considerations for handling specific types of evidence based __. a) on the type of crime scene personnel b) on the type of crime c) on the type of evidence d) location 202) Handling wet evidence, such as items soaked with body fluids or living plant material, must either b) be air-dried b) packaged in breathable containers such as paper bags c) or both d) all 203) If packaged improperly, wet items will deteriorate to a point where they have no evidentiary value. a) Guns b) Boxes c) Evidence d) Glasses 204) __ help prevent contamination and degradation issues for each particular type of evidence. a) proper tools b) equipment b) appropriate containers and packaging d) all 205) An officer must pay particular ___ to the proper collection of evidence. a) investigation b) attention c) elimination d) determination 206) __ will dictate specific evidence handling procedures. a) Agency policies and procedures b) Sergeant c) Rules and regulation d) Florida Statutes 207) __ is the process of microscopically analyzing trace evidence. a) Microanalysis b) Fiber analysis c) Trace analysis d) Photosynthesis 208) paint, glass, and cloth fibers a) Trace evidence b) Biological evidence c) Impression evidence d) Questioned document evidence 209) __ determine a possible source or origin. a) Microanalysis b) Fiber analysis c) Trace analysis d) Photosynthesis 210) Microanalysis is also used to __ a) analyze b) identify c) compare other materials d) all 211) Other materials compare by microanalysis are __. a) textile fibers, plastics b) duct tape, lamp filaments c) fractured, torn, or cut items d) all 212) A transfer of fibers between the clothes of the victim and the assailant __. a) is important b) sometimes has value c) sometimes takes place d) must be used 213) Fibers can come from clothing, carpet, rope, __. a) automobile carpeting b) upholstery c) other common articles d) all 214) __ can reveal the manufacturer and other information about the source item. a) Fiber techniques b) Hair analysis c) Fiber analysis d) Hair techniques 215) The relationship of fiber evidence to the __ is crucial evidence in many cases a) victim b) suspect c) or the crime scene d) all 216) __ may snag fibers during a subject’s entry into or exit from a building. a) broken windows b) torn screens c) or other sharp edges d) all 217) Inside a vehicle that is part of a crime scene, an officer should examine the __. a) seat belts, airbag b) steering wheel c) and other components for fibers d) all 218) Holding a __ to create side light and using a magnifying glass may help an officer to spot fiber evidence. a) flashlight b) gun c) TASER d) knife 219) Comparing and matching fragments from a broken piece of glass can establish a common origin and relationship between __. a) the victim b) the suspect c) the crime scene d) all 220) The crime laboratory can analyze the glass pieces and compare characteristics such as __ to match and identify its origin. a) color, density b) thickness c) type of glass d) all 221) tempered window, non-tempered, headlight, bottle a) type of bottle b) type of glass c) type of dishes d) type of window 222) In addition, if a suspect or victim is near a piece of glass when it breaks, the person’s __ may become contaminated with glass fragments. a) body b) shoes c) clothing d) all 223) The direction of force or the sequence of glass breakage can determine on which side of the glass the suspect stood, thus __. a) establishing the suspect’s entry or exit path b) establishing the investigator’s entry c) establishing the officer’s exit path d) establishing the victim’s entry or exit path 224) __ transfer can be useful evidence in solving crimes such as a hit-and-run crash. a) Hairs b) Tools marks c) Database information d) Pain 225) ___ may show that paint at the scene and on the suspect’s vehicle came from a common source. a) Samples b) Stolen property c) Vehicles d) Items 226) __ used to gain illegal entry into buildings and safes can leave paint residue. a) Maps b) Tools c) Gunshot residue d) Footprints 227) Sometimes, soil from the crime scene attaches to a suspect or victim’s __. a) clothing, shoes b) tires, or other objects c) the person transports it to another location d) all 228) hairs, fibers, clothing, paint chips, transfer evidence, glass, wood, soil, dirt a) trace evidence b) impression evidence c) chemistry evidence d) electronic evidence 229) blood, semen, saliva, bones, teeth, body tissues, hair, DNA a) trace evidence b) impression evidence c) chemistry evidence d) biological evidence 230) fingerprints, tire tracks, footwear impressions, bite marks, tool marks a) trace evidence b) impression evidence c) chemistry evidence d) biological evidence 231) weapons, projectiles, gunshot residue, cartridge cases, tools marks, database information a) trace evidence b) impression evidence c) firearms evidence d) biological evidence 232) computers, cell phones, PDA, thumb drives, external hard drives, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, digital cameras, answering machines, digital recording devices a) electronic evidence b) impression evidence c) firearms evidence d) biological evidence 233) blood alcohol, levels, drugs, poisons, etc. a) chemistry or toxicological evidence b) impression evidence c) firearms evidence d) biological evidence 234) checks, bank statements, address books, wire transfers, credit cards, phone bills, photographs or cameras, photo copies a) questioned documents evidence b) impression evidence c) firearms evidence d) biological evidence 235) __ left at crime scenes may contain DNA. a) Trace evidence b) Impression evidence c) Firearms evidence d) Biological evidence 236) Biological evidence specimens could be __. a) blood, saliva, urine, semen b) perspiration, vaginal secretions c) feces, vomit d) all 237) Biological evidences are usually found at __. a) murder, aggravated battery b) sexual assault, hit-and-run c) burglary scenes d) all 238) The biological specimens most often encountered include __. a) blood b) seminal fluid c) saliva d) all 239) Crime laboratory experts in __ can identify these body fluids and, if needed, conduct further testing using DNA analysis. a) biology b) urology c) serology d) physiology 240) __, the laboratory will determine through chemical testing whether blood is possibly present and if it is of human origin. a) For blood evidence b) For semen evidence c) For saliva evidence d) All 241) __ identification is also possible with a sufficient blood sample. a) Blood type and NDA b) Alcohol type and DNA c) Blood type and DNA d) Blood type and AND 242) __ cases may require an examination of semen. a) Homicide b) Sexual assault c) Robbery d) Assault 243) Other pieces of evidence that may contain saliva and require examination are __. a) cigarette butts, drinking straws b) soda and beer cans c) masks, bottles, etc. d) all 244) __ may also contain saliva. a) Tounge b) Mouse c) Teeth d) Bite marks 245) Blood evidence may include __ or the suspect after the incident a) blood pooled on the floor b) a wet or dried stain on upholstery or carpet c) or a sample collected from the victim d) all 246) The direction of blood spray or spatter can be analyzed by experts to determine the type of a) weapon b) direction of attack c) and relative size of the attacker d) all 247) __ are as unique as fingerprints for identification and evidence. a) Body tissues b) Teeth c) Bones d) Wood 248) __, a supervisor should be contacted so that agency policy and procedures can be followed in processing the scene. a) In the event an officer discovers human teeth remains b) In the event an officer discovers human hairs remains c) In the event an officer discovers human skeletal remains d) In the event an officer discovers human nails remains 249) Because of the nature of the evidence, a medical examiner or a trained forensic specialist should see the bones at the site as they are discovered. a) Human skin b) Humans nails c) Human hairs d) Skeletal remains 250) Working edges of tools leave distinct marks on __. a) surfaces b) material c) equipment d) evidence 251) __ should never try to fit a suspect’s tool into a mark. a) A suspect b) An officer c) A witness d) A complaint 252) __ may need to be collected and submitted to the laboratory for comparison with the suspect’s tool. a) The entire surface b) The entire protected surface c) The entire damaged surface d) The entire unsafe area 253) Comparing fracture sites of two or more parts of a __ object and determining whether they were once whole can be strong evidence in court. a) broken, torn, or cut b) broken c) torn d) cut 254) An officer should not attempt to reconstruct the items or to process latent prints from the pieces __. a) after submitting them b) before submitting them c) while submitting them d) before talking to the supervisor 255) If it is not possible to submit the entire damaged surface as evidence, agency policy and procedures __. a) should not be followed for proper processing b) should be followed for handing evidence c) should be followed for proper processing d) should be documented 256) __ are individualizing evidence because they can link a suspect to a crime by matching an impression at the scene with an object in the suspect’s possession. a) Firearms evidence b) Biological evidence c) Documentary evidence d) Footwear impressions and tire tracks 257) Footwear impressions and tire tracks can be found in __. a) mud b) soil c) other pliable material d) all 258) Surface footwear impressions or tire prints can remain on __. a) wood, tile, paper b) paint, in dust c) blood, or grease d) all 259) __ in the form of bite mark impressions that can lead to the identity of the suspect. a) Footwear impressions b) Teeth can provide dental evidence c) Testimonial evidence d) Firearms evidence 260) There is a high likelihood of __ being present in bite marks. a) lips marks b) teeth marks c) saliva d) mouse 261) __ should be photographed and documented according to agency policy and procedure as soon as possible. a) Fingerprints b) Shoes print c) Footprints marks d) Bite marks 262)__ are among the most valuable types of physical evidence and one of the most common types of evidence an officer will recover at crime scenes. a) Bite marks b) Biological c) Latent prints d) Footwear impressions 263) __, latent prints result from body residues left behind when the friction ridges of the hands or feet make contact with a surface. a) Although generally invisible to the naked eye b) Although generally invisible to people c) Although generally invisible to officers d) Although generally invisible to investigators 264) All objects at a crime scene should be considered possible __. a) sources of evidence b) sources of footprints c) sources of fingerprints d) sources of bite marks 265) When collecting evidence, an officer should wear gloves to prevent leaving __. a) his or her own patent prints b) his or her own plastic prints c) his or her own elimination prints d) his or her own latent prints 266) Care should be taken to avoid smudging or smearing existing __ when handling and packaging evidence. a) patent prints b) plastic prints c) elimination prints d) latent prints 267) By examining the submitted evidence, the __ section of the laboratory may be able to determine the presence of __ and determine if they are identifiable. a) patent prints b) plastic prints c) elimination prints d) latent prints 268) The most common way to process __ is by dusting with one of several types of powder, which develops the print and makes it visible. a) patent fingerprints b) plastic fingerprints c) elimination fingerprints d) latent fingerprints 269) __ are used to apply dust to the surface on which prints are suspected. a) Light b) Chemicals c) Fine brushes d) Toxicological 270) __ are lifted from the original surface with clear or frosted tape, which is then attached to a small note card. a) Found prints b) Unfound prints c) Clear prints d) Unclear prints 271) Most agencies provide officers with a basic latent fingerprint kit that includes a) latex gloves b) black and light gray powder c) a brush, tape, and cards d) all 272) __, officers should refer to their agency policy and procedures regarding the available equipment and familiarize themselves with that equipment. a) Before lifting patent prints b) Before lifting latent prints c) Before lifting plastic prints d) Before lifting elimination prints 273) __ , they should have an adequate supply of materials on hand and be trained in how to use them. a) If they are not authorized to lift prints b) If they are trained to lift prints c) If they are authorized to lift prints d) If they are untrained to lift prints 274) __ is a basic skill of law enforcement, and the ability to lift a latent print directly relates to an officer’s attention to detail. a) Lifting patent prints b) Lifting plastic prints c) Lifting latent prints d) Lifting elimination prints 275) Lifting a print is often a “__” opportunity and should be treated as such. a) one shot b) detailed c) common d) chance 276) Specially trained crime scene and laboratory personnel use numerous other methods for processing __. a) patent prints in a controlled environment. b) plastic prints in a controlled environment. c) elimination prints in a controlled environment. d) latent prints in a controlled environment 277) __ are transferred from the friction ridges on fingers by a foreign substance a) Latent prints b) Patent prints c) Plastic prints d) Elimination prints 278) (not a body residue), like blood, paint, or dirt, and are readily visible a) Latent prints b) Patent prints c) Plastic prints d) Elimination prints 279) __ are molded or imbedded fingerprints created by touching an impressionable surface such as wet paint or mud and are easily seen. a) Elimination prints b) Patent prints c) Plastic prints d) Latent prints 280) An officer should follow agency policy and procedures regarding __ and determining the best method to collect and preserve the evidence. a) crime scene investigations b) collecting evidence c) photographing visible prints d) entering a crime scene 281) __ allow fingerprint analysts to distinguish between prints belonging to the victim or witnesses and possible suspects. a) Elimination prints b) Patent prints c) Plastic prints d) Latent prints 282) __ must be taken from innocent parties who may have been at the crime scene in order to eliminate their prints from the scene. a) Inked fingerprints b) Fingerprints c) Evidence d) Objects 283) __ of a laboratory examines firearms for function and safety. a) The firearms section b) The crime scene section c) The crime scene log section d) The crime scene perimeter section 284) Analysts can examine __ to determine if the suspect’s weapon fired them. a) fired bullets b) cartridge cases c) shotgun shells d) all 285) They examine bullets recovered from a crime scene to identify the make and type of weapon involved. a) Analysts b) Police Officers c) Instructors d) Civilians 286) An __ may also examine the crime scene for the presence of gunpowder and shot pellet spread to determine firing distance. a) analyst b) officer c) instructor d) operator 287) __ can also be identified by the analyst. a) Tool marks b) after-market modifications c) serial number restoration d) all 288) __, they should follow agency policy and procedures for handling the evidence. a) When civilians recover firearms or ammunition b) When officers recover evidence n c) When officers recover firearms or ammunition d) When officers recover documents 289) Officers should always __ the weapon or ammunition. a) properly secure b) properly unsecure c) properly check d) properly uncheck 290) If the __ is part of the crime scene, officers should avoid evidence contamination. a) training b) merchandise c) weapon or ammunition d) investigation 291) If a wooden object or other material contains an __, officers should not attempt to remove it. a) embedded bullet b) embedded pen c) embedded coin d) embedded dart 292) __, officers should follow agency policy and procedures for evidence recovery. a) If other coins are found b) If other weapons are found c) If other pens are found d) If other iPad 2 are found 293) __ are commonly found at crime scenes and can often store vital evidence. a) Recording machines b) Tablets c) Phones d) Computers 294) Types of computer equipment and media may include __. a) personal computers, various network systems b) personal digital assistants (PDAs) c) various floppy and removable disks d) all 295) Types of computer equipment and media may include __. a) tapes b) digital cameras c) other data storage media d) all 296) __ must not touch any part of the equipment to avoid possible damage to it. a) A civilian who encounters electronic evidence b) An officer who encounters electronic evidence c) A victim who encounters electronic evidence d) A suspect who encounters electronic evidence 297) __ is a complex task that requires highly specialized training. a) Fingerprint analysis b) Evidence collection c) Computer evidence recovery d) Blotter spot analysis 298) An officer should follow agency policy and procedure for __. a) fingerprint analysis b) evidence collection c) computer evidence recovery d) blotter spot analysis 299) __ analyzes substances submitted to the laboratory to determine the presence or absence of any controlled substance as listed under Florida Statute. a) The crime laboratory’s physics section b) The crime laboratory’s linguistic section c) The crime laboratory’s chemistry section d) The crime laboratory’s mathematics section 300) __ and often testify in court regarding the results of their analyses. a) Analysts prepare reports of their findings b) Police officers prepare reports of their findings c) Instructors prepare reports of their findings d) Crime Scene personnel prepare reports of their findings 301) The ___ section of a laboratory analyzes samples of blood and urine to detect alcohol and other impairing drugs or chemicals. a) urology b) radiology c) toxicology d) therapeutic 302) __ about alcohol or drug use on the part of the suspect or the victim, an analysis by the toxicology section of a laboratory may be performed. a) In any DUI investigation in which a question arises b) In any traffic stops investigation in which a question arises c) In any crime scene investigation in which a question arises d) In any criminal investigation in which a question arises 303) Alcohol or drugs cases usually result from investigations of a) DUI b) sexual assault c) death d) all 304) ___ also analyzes suspected chemicals in alcoholic beverages. a) Urology b) Radiology c) Toxicology d) Therapeutic 305) An officer should be able to identify a wide variety of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia by __. a) sight or smell b) taking it home c) consumption d) inhalation 306) In some cases, an officer may field test a substance before collecting and packaging __. a) as gift b) it as evidence c) it as not evidence d) as personal item 307) __, an officer should package sharp objects such as needles or syringes in puncture-proof packages clearly labeled with the words WARNING: SHARPS. a) When collecting marijuana b) When collecting LSD c) When collecting drug paraphernalia d) When collecting bullets 308) __ is essential for an officer who encounters any chemical or biological substances. a) Professional training is essential b) Personal protective equipment is essential c) Personal equipment is essential d) Special equipment is essential 309) Specialized assistance in such cases may be needed and should be called in accordance with agency policies and procedures. a) Investigations b) Homicides c) Robberies d) Chemical or biological substances 310) A ___ is anything containing a mark to convey a message. a) paperwork b) document c) file d) hearsay 311) __ documents found in a crime scene to preserve their condition. a) A person must carefully handle all b) A recruit must carefully handle all c) An officer must carefully handle all d) A police chief must carefully handle all 312) Document analysts use a variety of scientific methods to examine documents for ___. a) alterations, obliterations, handwriting analysis b) indentations, ink comparisons c) machine impressions d) all 313) Document analysis may answer questions about the document’s ___ and authenticity. a) authorship b) fingerprints c) current location d) original location 314) ___ is sometimes analyzed by document experts. a) paperwork b) document c) file d) Currency 315) An officer who finds ___ at a crime scene should follow agency policy and procedures for handling it as evidence. a) money b) camera c) pictures d) pen 316) When handling money taken from crime scenes or seized from suspects, an officer should be very careful to avoid any appearance of ___. a) temptations b) desires c) second thoughts d) impropriety 317) When an officer recovers evidence of any kind, a chain of custody of that evidence is ___. a) begun b) end c) inside the perimeter d) outside the perimeter 318) The chain of custody is documentation of everyone who handled the evidence as well as ___. a) when, why b) what changes c) were made to it d) all 319) A chain of custody documentation also proves that the evidence submitted in ___ is the same evidence that was collected at the crime scene. a) arrest warrant b) court c) hearsay log d) exception to hearsay log 320) An officer should follow agency policy and procedure regarding documenting the ___ to help eliminate ethical and legal concerns about the handling and preservation of evidence. a) temptations b) inventory c) second thoughts d) chain of custody 321) Florida Statute §918.13 states that to ___ with the purpose to impair its verity or availability in such proceeding or investigation is a felony. a) alter, destroy b) conceal c) remove any record, document or thing d) all 322) Crime scene sketches are a means of documentation that aid in the ___. a) reconstruction b) explanation c) permanent recording of an incident d) all 323) ___ can show relative positions of objects within the crime scene that are not readily seen in photographs. a) Trace evidence b) Sketches c) Fiber evidence d) Photograph 324) spatial relationships a) relative positions b) objectives c) reconstructions d) alterations 325) They can be used to ___ where evidence was recovered within the crime scene. a) paperwork b) document c) file d) hearsay 326) An officer can use crime scene sketches during interviews with a) witnesses b) victims c) suspects to correlate testimony d) all 327) A crime scene sketch supplements an officer’s field notes and photographs and helps with ____. a) observation b) perception c) report writing d) analysis 328) These sketches are usually admissible in court. a) Home b) Crime scene c) Police department location d) Officer 329) Items used to construct a sketch includes a) blank sheet of paper or graph paper b) pen/pencil, tape measure c) template or ruler d) all 330) The sketching ___ should be included in the sketch information. a) officer’s name and rank, b) the case number, location c) and type of crime d) all 331) Additional information to include in the sketch information is a) compass direction b) relevant items of physical evidence c) location of the items d) all 332) Additional information to include in the sketch information is a) measurements from at least two fixed points or other methods b) a legend of the symbols used to identify objects c) points of interest on the sketch d) all 333) ___, or a scale of the diagram, are also important information. a) Measurements b) Trace evidence c) Microanalysis d) Latent prints 334) Sketches should include a statement “__” unless the officer is prepared to testify that every item is precisely drawn to scale on the sketch. a) not to scale b) not to touch c) not to move d) not to disturb 335) An officer should __ with enough detail to stand alone and include measurements for use in preparing a more formal sketch. a) write a document at the crime scene b) draw an initial sketch at the crime scene c) take photographs at the crime scene d) talk to witnesses at the crime scene 336) The most common method of sketching is using the ___ or downward observation perspective. a) bird's-eye-view b) hawk's-eye-feet-correlation c) triangulation d) vexing 337) ___ is the most common method of surveying objects within the crime scene. a) Bird's-eye-view b) Hawk's-eye-feet-correlation c) Triangulation d) vexing 338) measuring and documenting a) photographing b) investigation c) triangulation d) surveying 339) The method measures objects from at least __. a) three fixed points forming a triangle b) four fixed points forming a triangle c) two fixed points forming a triangle d) one fixed points forming a triangle 340) The sketch should show, a) room by room b) the size and relationship of entrances c) exits, and contents d) all 341) Officers should record each relevant item, including __. a) time b) evidence c) day d) year 342) If an officer leaves something out of a sketch, such as a ___, he or she must be prepared to explain the omission at the deposition or trial. a) window b) piece of furniture c) light fixture d) all 343) ___ the crime scene allows the court and jury to obtain an accurate understanding of how it looked on the day the officer responded. a) Securing the scene b) Photographing c) Interviewing d) Documenting the scene 344) Photographing ___ ensures its documentation. a) perishable b) fragile c) transitory evidence d) all 345) ___ provide a visual record that may be stored indefinitely and is readily available when needed. a) Recording b) Photos c) Videos d) Photos and videos 346) ___ should take place before any detailed investigation begins. a) Securing the scene b) Photographing c) Interviewing d) Documenting the scene 347) The photographing officer should include a) his or her name b) the case number, time c) date in order to identify all photographs d) all 348) When photographing specific items such as ___, an officer should place an identifier with the evidence to establish the original positions for photographing and sketching. a) blood drops b) weapons c) tire marks d) all 349) An ___ is a label used to illustrate size and provide scale and other valuable information relevant to the scene. a) plate b) number c) identifier d) identity 350) Most ___ provide cards with a ruler printed on them. a) agencies b) bicycles c) motorcycles d) vehicles 351) pens, Miranda cards, dollar bills or coins, or rulers. a) legal devices b) guidelines c) equipment d) identifiers 352) An ___ will need to be able to testify that the photographs are a true and accurate representation of the scene as it appeared when the pictures were taken. a) officer b) police department c) sheriff department d) state attorney 353) All objects pictured must be material or ___ to the scene. a) relevant b) crucial c) suspect d) interesting 354) Officers should avoid including bystanders or pets in crime scene _____. a) reports b) photographs c) sketches d) all
