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MPTC CRIMINAL INVEST IGATION
EXAM CORRECT 100%
Question :how many pictures are needed for a photo array
lineup?
Correct answer:-no less than 5
-no more than 8
Question :what is RESPECT used for?
Correct answer:the steps needed to conduct an objective
and procedurally just criminal investigation
Question :R (RESPECT)
Correct answer:R - Respond to the scene and make it safe
Question :E - RESPECT
Correct answer:E - emergency care for the injured
-request EMS when needed -document all information regarding when EMS arrived/who was treated etc..
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Question :bodily injury
Correct answer:substantial impairment of the physical
condition
Question :types of bodily injury
Correct answer:any burn
fracture of any bone subdural hematoma internal organ damage
Question :serious bodily injury
Correct answer:bodily injury which creates a permanent
disfigurement, prolonged or permanent loss of any bodily function, body member, limb or organ; or any injury that causes a substantial risk of death
Question :overall pictures
Correct answer:taking a photograph of the overall scene/
person & their unique features
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Question :mid-range pictures
Correct answer:photos taken 2-4 ft away while keeping
the overall distinguishing features from overall image in view
Question :close-up pictures
Correct answer:taking photos of each injury from less
than 2 feet away place a ruler/object near injury to demonstrate size
Question :S (RESPECT)
Correct answer:S - Separate and remove people
Question :what is the reason you should remove parties
from the crime scene
Correct answer:separating involved parties prevents
influence contamination and preserves unique perspectives from forthcoming views
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Question :P (RESPECT)
Correct answer:P - protect the crime scene
Question :why should the crime scene always be
protected?
Correct answer:to prevent unnecessary contamination,
destruction or tampering of evidence
Question :what is Modus Operandi
Correct answer:-M.O.
-a uniqueness of technique a distinctiveness or a particularly distinguishing pattern of conduct common to the current and former incidents
Question :how should you protect the crime scene?
Correct answer:-establish perimeters
-DO NOT touch/move any item within the crime scene -keep food/drinks outside of crime scene -identify evidence that needs protection