3) An officer must also know how to get in searching the scene when necessary. a) advise b) training c) experience *d) help

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1 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 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 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 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

2 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 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

3 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 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 21) Some common threats that may be present due to conditions at the scene include. a) known weapons b) potential weapons c) natural elements 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

4 b) potential weapons c) natural elements 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

5 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 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 40) While investigating a crime scene, officers should consider. a) jurisdiction issues b) agreements with other agencies c) specific Florida Statutes 41) handles incidents involving possible terrorist acts.

6 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 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

7 *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 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 57) should be asked to stay at the scene for further interviewing. a) Suspects *b) Vital witnesses c) Victims d) Witnesses

8 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 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

9 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

10 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

11 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

12 c) suspects and always follow agency policy and procedures 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 97) of injuries should be made as appropriate. *a) Photographs

13 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 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 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 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 105) When dealing with the media or designating an assigned authorized spokesperson on the scene, the officer should refer to. a) FDLE guidelines

14 *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

15 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 115) When physical evidence is correctly it cannot give false results. a) handled b) preserved, maintained c) scientifically analyzed 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

16 122) 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 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 130) officers must protect at outside crime scene evidence from. a) rain b) hail

17 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

18 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 146) Officer safety can also be jeopardized by the entry of. a) authorized people into a scene *b) unauthorized people into a scene

19 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

20 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

21 163) 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 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) ( ), 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

22 *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 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 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 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

23 179) The crime scene unit or laboratory can assist in such evidence. a) identifying b) comparing c) interpreting 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 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

24 187) 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

25 195) 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 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 203) If packaged improperly, wet items will deteriorate to a point where they have no evidentiary value. a) Guns

26 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 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 211) Other materials compare by microanalysis are. a) textile fibers, plastics b) duct tape, lamp filaments c) fractured, torn, or cut items

27 212) 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 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 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 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 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

28 220) 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 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 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) Samples may show that paint at the scene and on the suspect s vehicle came from a common source. 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 228) hairs, fibers, clothing, paint chips, transfer evidence, glass, wood, soil, dirt *a) trace evidence b) impression evidence c) chemistry evidence

29 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

30 237) Biological evidences are usually found at. a) murder, aggravated battery b) sexual assault, hit-and-run c) burglary scenes 238) The biological specimens most often encountered include. a) blood b) seminal fluid c) saliva 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. 244) may also contain saliva. a) Tounge b) Mouse c) Teeth *d) Bite marks

31 245) 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 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 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

32 253) 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 258) Surface footwear impressions or tire prints can remain on. a) wood, tile, paper b) paint, in dust c) blood, or grease 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

33 261) 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

34 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 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.