18 Questions
Which phase of a criminal investigation involves skillful questioning of witnesses and suspects?
None of the above
What is one of the tools used by investigators in criminal investigations?
Forensic evidence collection
What is NOT a method to identify a suspect in Phase I of a criminal investigation?
Fingerprint analysis
In Phase III of a criminal investigation, what is the primary aim when gathering evidence?
To establish the guilt of the accused
Which type of data is NOT typically gathered by investigators?
Sensory evidence
What is an important aspect of the Instrumentation tool used in criminal investigations?
Application of physical sciences
What is NOT listed as part of the Equipment of the Investigator according to the text?
Evidence checklist
What is one of the duties of the First Responder according to the text?
Document and notify pertinent data in a pocket notebook
What is the main purpose of cordoning off the crime scene according to the text?
To secure the area and preserve its integrity
Which document is mentioned in Protocol 4: Duties of the First Responder according to the text?
Turn-over receipt
What is one of the tasks related to witnesses assigned to the First Responder according to the text?
Ensure their availability for the incoming investigator-on-case
In what section of CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COURSE (CIC) do we find information about Organization and Equipment of the Investigation Team?
Section k: Contains of Investigator’s tickler
What intellectual characteristics must an effective investigator possess?
Knowledge of the elements of crime, ability to apply investigative techniques, and teamwork skills
Which of the following is NOT listed as a psychological characteristic of an effective investigator?
Impulsive
What is the primary responsibility of an investigator pertaining to a crime scene?
Securing the crime scene
Which of the following is a physical characteristic of an effective investigator?
Good vision and hearing
What should an investigator do when there is an injured person at the scene?
Arrange for medical attention, identification, and removal of the injured person
What is the main purpose of securing a crime scene?
To maintain the integrity of evidence
Study Notes
Characteristics of an Effective Investigator
- An effective investigator must possess intellectual characteristics, including knowledge of the elements of crime and the ability to apply investigative techniques and work with people.
- Psychological characteristics of an effective investigator include being emotionally well-balanced, detached, inquisitive, suspecting, discerning, self-disciplined, and persevering.
- Physical characteristics of an effective investigator include being physically fit, having good vision, and good hearing.
Functions of the Investigator
- Provide emergency assistance, including arranging for medical attention, identification, and removal of injured persons.
- Secure the crime scene, ensuring its protection by using other police officers or responsible persons to keep witnesses, suspects, and victims from disturbing the scene.
Tools of an Investigator
- Interviewing involves skillful questioning of witnesses and suspects.
- Instrumentation involves the scientific examination of real evidence and the application of instruments and methods of the physical sciences in detecting crime.
Phases of Investigation
- Phase I: Identify the suspect/s through confession, eyewitness testimony, circumstantial evidence, and associate evidence.
- Phase II: Locate and apprehend suspect/s through surveillance, undercover assignments, and informants.
- Phase III: Gather and provide evidence to establish the guilt of the accused, including establishing the fact of the existence of the crime.
Equipment of the Investigator
- An investigator's tickler contains important documents, including an investigator's checklist, anatomical diagram form, evidence checklist, and turn-over receipt.
Protocols in Investigation
- Protocol 3: Investigation Team - Organization and Equipment
- Protocol 4: Duties of the First Responder
- Proceed to the crime scene to validate the information received.
- Record the exact time of arrival and all pertinent data regarding the incident in the issued pocket notebook.
- Cordon off the crime scene area with police lines or other materials to preserve its integrity.
- Check whether the situation still poses imminent danger and call for backup if necessary.
- Identify possible witnesses and conduct a preliminary interview to ensure their availability for the incoming investigator-on-case.
Learn about the tools used in criminal investigation such as interviewing witnesses and suspects, and scientific examination of real evidence. This quiz covers the information data gathered by an investigator, including public records, private records, and Modus Operandi files.
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