Question 1

The study of evidence is called

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A)  biometrics. 
B)  ballistics. 
C)  forensic science. 
D)  kinesics. 
E)  rifling. 
A)  biometrics. 
B)  ballistics. 
C)  forensic science. 
D)  kinesics. 
E)  rifling.

Question 2

The first organized K-9 unit in the United States began in 1907 in

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A)  New York City. 
B)  Boston. 
C)  San Francisco. 
D)  Chicago. 
E)  Philadelphia. 
A)  New York City. 
B)  Boston. 
C)  San Francisco. 
D)  Chicago. 
E)  Philadelphia.

Question 3

uses the material from which chromosomes are made to positively identify individuals.

Accepted Answer

DNA or DNA

Question 4

Field identification is used when a suspect matches the description given by a witness and is apprehended close to the crime scene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A criminal profile can be made in the absence of any physical descriptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ballistics deals with

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A)  identification of the weapon from which a bullet was fired. 
B)  the motion of a bullet. 
C)  identification of the owner of a firearm. 
D)  identification of the weapon from which a bullet was fired, the motion of a bullet, and identification of the owner of a firearm. 
E)  none of these choices. 
A)  identification of the weapon from which a bullet was fired. 
B)  the motion of a bullet. 
C)  identification of the owner of a firearm. 
D)  identification of the weapon from which a bullet was fired, the motion of a bullet, and identification of the owner of a firearm. 
E)  none of these choices.

Question 7

Describe the special issues officers must deal with when working with juveniles.

Accepted Answer

Officers must use discretion to determin

Question 8

Police dogs are generally cross-trained extensively so they may perform effectively in all capacities, including search, attack and capture, drug detection, bomb detection, and crime deterrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The first contact with the criminal justice system for youths in legal trouble is usually

Accepted Answer

A)  a probation officer. 
B)  the police. 
C)  a social worker. 
D)  a juvenile court judge. 
E)  an attorney with the local prosecutor's office. 
A)  a probation officer. 
B)  the police. 
C)  a social worker. 
D)  a juvenile court judge. 
E)  an attorney with the local prosecutor's office.

Question 10

Photographic identification

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A)  is used only when the suspect is in custody. 
B)  is used if a fair lineup cannot be conducted. 
C)  should use a minimum of 12 photographs. 
D)  should be used only before lineup identification. 
E)  should be used only after lineup identification. 
A)  is used only when the suspect is in custody. 
B)  is used if a fair lineup cannot be conducted. 
C)  should use a minimum of 12 photographs. 
D)  should be used only before lineup identification. 
E)  should be used only after lineup identification.

Question 11

Discuss the advances in DNA profiling and how it relates to the identification of suspects.

Accepted Answer

DNA profiling uses the material from whi

Question 12

According to the text, investigators____________  suspects, those whom they believe to be connected with a crime.

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The answer of According to the text, investigators____________  suspects, those...

Question 13

In most agencies the internal affairs (IA) bureau or professional standards unit is charged with investigating violations of an agency's policies and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One way to identify a suspect may be the MO, or____________  .

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way to identify a suspect may...

Question 15

The crime scene should be

Accepted Answer

A)  photographed. 
B)  sketched. 
C)  measured. 
D)  photographed and measured only. 
E)  photographed, sketched, and measured. 
A)  photographed. 
B)  sketched. 
C)  measured. 
D)  photographed and measured only. 
E)  photographed, sketched, and measured.

Question 16

Briefly discuss the three basic types of suspect identification and the circumstances in which each is used. Which type do you feel is the least effective? Why? What are the five factors the Supreme Court held in Neil v. Biggers must be considered in determining a witness's reliability?

Accepted Answer

The three basic types of suspect identif

Question 17

The individual who reports an offense is called a(n)____________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The individual who reports an offense is...

Question 18

In many smaller departments, an investigator or patrol officer is also trained and certified as an evidence technician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Recently many cities and states have changed their lineup procedures because of wrongful convictions, three-quarters of which resulted from bad eyewitness identification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A primary characteristic of an effective investigator is

Accepted Answer

A)  cunning. 
B)  perception. 
C)  objectivity. 
D)  interviewing skill. 
E)  the ability to assume fictitious identities. 
A)  cunning. 
B)  perception. 
C)  objectivity. 
D)  interviewing skill. 
E)  the ability to assume fictitious identities.

The study of evidence is called

The first organized K-9 unit in the United States began in 1907 in

uses the material from which chromosomes are made to positively identify individuals.

Field identification is used when a suspect matches the description given by a witness and is apprehended close to the crime scene.

A criminal profile can be made in the absence of any physical descriptors.

Ballistics deals with

Describe the special issues officers must deal with when working with juveniles.

Police dogs are generally cross-trained extensively so they may perform effectively in all capacities, including search, attack and capture, drug detection, bomb detection, and crime deterrence.

The first contact with the criminal justice system for youths in legal trouble is usually

Photographic identification

Discuss the advances in DNA profiling and how it relates to the identification of suspects.

According to the text, investigators____________ suspects, those whom they believe to be connected with a crime.

In most agencies the internal affairs (IA) bureau or professional standards unit is charged with investigating violations of an agency's policies and procedures.

One way to identify a suspect may be the MO, or____________ .

The crime scene should be

Briefly discuss the three basic types of suspect identification and the circumstances in which each is used. Which type do you feel is the least effective? Why? What are the five factors the Supreme Court held in Neil v. Biggers must be considered in determining a witness's reliability?

The individual who reports an offense is called a(n)____________ .

In many smaller departments, an investigator or patrol officer is also trained and certified as an evidence technician.

Recently many cities and states have changed their lineup procedures because of wrongful convictions, three-quarters of which resulted from bad eyewitness identification.

A primary characteristic of an effective investigator is

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Exam 7: Specialized Roles of Police

The study of evidence is called

The first organized K-9 unit in the United States began in 1907 in

uses the material from which chromosomes are made to positively identify individuals.

Field identification is used when a suspect matches the description given by a witness and is apprehended close to the crime scene.

A criminal profile can be made in the absence of any physical descriptors.

Ballistics deals with

Describe the special issues officers must deal with when working with juveniles.

Police dogs are generally cross-trained extensively so they may perform effectively in all capacities, including search, attack and capture, drug detection, bomb detection, and crime deterrence.

The first contact with the criminal justice system for youths in legal trouble is usually

Photographic identification

Discuss the advances in DNA profiling and how it relates to the identification of suspects.

According to the text, investigators____________ suspects, those whom they believe to be connected with a crime.

In most agencies the internal affairs (IA) bureau or professional standards unit is charged with investigating violations of an agency's policies and procedures.

One way to identify a suspect may be the MO, or____________ .

The crime scene should be

Briefly discuss the three basic types of suspect identification and the circumstances in which each is used. Which type do you feel is the least effective? Why? What are the five factors the Supreme Court held in Neil v. Biggers must be considered in determining a witness's reliability?

The individual who reports an offense is called a(n)____________ .

In many smaller departments, an investigator or patrol officer is also trained and certified as an evidence technician.

Recently many cities and states have changed their lineup procedures because of wrongful convictions, three-quarters of which resulted from bad eyewitness identification.

A primary characteristic of an effective investigator is

The Evolution of Law Enforcement

The American Quest for Freedom and Justice Our Laws

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Today S Police and Police Agency an Overview

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Policing Within the Law

Issues Concerning Police Conduct

Gangs and Drugs Threats to Our National Security

Terrorism and Homeland Security

Becoming a Law Enforcement Professional

Us Courts

Corrections

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