Exam 2: The Crime Scene

The collection of standard reference samples at the crime scene is important because they:

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once. A)A swab of the inner portion of the cheek B)A draft representation of all essential information and measurements at a crime scene C)Search method in which the crime scene is divided into smaller sections and team members are assigned to search each section. Each of these sections can be subdivided into smaller sections for smaller teams to search thoroughly. D)Search method that employs two people performing line searches that originate from adjacent corners and form perpendicular lines E)Search method in which the investigator moves in an inward spiral from the boundary to the center of the scene or in an outward spiral from the center to the boundary of a scene F)Search method employed by several people moving from the boundary straight toward the center of the scene (inwarD)or from the center straight to the boundary (outward) G)Search method used by one or two investigators by walking in straight lines across the crime scene H)A precise rendering of the crime scene, usually drawn to scale I)A list of all people who came into possession of an item of evidence J)Physical evidence whose origin is known, such as blood or hair from a suspect, that can be compared to crime scene evidence K)The initial survey of the crime scene carried out by the lead investigator where he or she will gain an overview of the scene in order to formulate a plan for processing the scene L)Any object that can establish that a crime has or has not been committed or can link a crime and its victim or its perpetrator M)Uncontaminated surface material close to an area where physical evidence has been deposited -Buccal swab

Physical evidence may be obtained from:

If evidence is adhering to an object in a precarious manner, the investigator should remove the evidence and package the item.

Which search pattern employs several people moving from the boundary straight toward the center of the scene (inwarD)or from the center straight to the boundary (outward)?

The location of an item of evidence on a crime scene sketch is shown by its distance from points of reference that:

A properly maintained chain of custody is NOT the responsibility of the:

The investigators should follow a direct path to the center of the scene.

The advantages of audio-recording crime scene notes include all of the following EXCEPT:

Sketching allows the investigator to combine notes and photography.

Physical evidence at a hit-and-run scene could include:

A rough sketch does not need to accurately depict the dimensions of the crime scene.

The evidence collector is concerned with determining the natural variations that exist in physical evidence.

The first responding officer should not make attempts at the crime scene to detain and question unauthorized personnel.

The best way to guarantee that the evidence will withstand inquiries about what happened to it from the time of its finding to its presentation in court is to:

It is permitted for officers at the scene to alter temperature conditions by adjusting windows, doors, or the heat or air-conditioning.

The manner of collecting and preserving physical evidence at a crime scene is determined by the nature of the evidence.

The first responding officer must make attempts at the crime scene to detain and question:

List and describe the roles of the evidence collector at a crime scene.

The existence of emergency circumstances may justify a(n)________ search.