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What is the most significant threat to arson investigators after a fire has been contained?
What is the most significant threat to arson investigators after a fire has been contained?
Color smoke produced accompanied by red flames typically indicates the burning of what material?
Color smoke produced accompanied by red flames typically indicates the burning of what material?
Which material is commonly used in fire-resistant applications?
Which material is commonly used in fire-resistant applications?
What is a common source of accidental fires?
What is a common source of accidental fires?
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Which device is specifically used by arsonists to spread a fire within a room?
Which device is specifically used by arsonists to spread a fire within a room?
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What term describes the preparation and gathering of materials intended to start a fire?
What term describes the preparation and gathering of materials intended to start a fire?
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The most common motive behind arson cases is often attributed to which reason?
The most common motive behind arson cases is often attributed to which reason?
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What is the act of removing or neutralizing a fire hazard called?
What is the act of removing or neutralizing a fire hazard called?
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What is the cultural significance of tattoos among the Yakuza members?
What is the cultural significance of tattoos among the Yakuza members?
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Which OPLAN was initiated by the PNP to target fugitives and wanted persons?
Which OPLAN was initiated by the PNP to target fugitives and wanted persons?
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In the context of anomie, which option describes a person who embraces cultural goals of wealth but rejects conventional means?
In the context of anomie, which option describes a person who embraces cultural goals of wealth but rejects conventional means?
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What type of anomie occurs when an individual does not accept the cultural goal but accepts the institutional means to achieve it?
What type of anomie occurs when an individual does not accept the cultural goal but accepts the institutional means to achieve it?
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Which criminal organization is recognized as the oldest and largest globally?
Which criminal organization is recognized as the oldest and largest globally?
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What term is used for an individual who has a sexual attraction to children?
What term is used for an individual who has a sexual attraction to children?
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What was the original name of the Mafia before it became widely known?
What was the original name of the Mafia before it became widely known?
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Who is credited as the founder of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front?
Who is credited as the founder of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front?
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Which terrorist group is known as the 'Soldiers of God'?
Which terrorist group is known as the 'Soldiers of God'?
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What is one key strategy used by terrorists to communicate their aims to the public?
What is one key strategy used by terrorists to communicate their aims to the public?
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Which group is most notorious for the 9/11 attacks in the USA?
Which group is most notorious for the 9/11 attacks in the USA?
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Which country is the principal source of cocaine in South America?
Which country is the principal source of cocaine in South America?
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What is the smallest unit in a terrorist group's hierarchy?
What is the smallest unit in a terrorist group's hierarchy?
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Which law is referred to as the 'Anti-Wire Tapping Law'?
Which law is referred to as the 'Anti-Wire Tapping Law'?
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What does the term 'Jihad' mean?
What does the term 'Jihad' mean?
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Who is the founder of the terrorist group Al Qaeda?
Who is the founder of the terrorist group Al Qaeda?
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What crime is committed when a man enters a sari-sari store through an opening without breaking it and takes items?
What crime is committed when a man enters a sari-sari store through an opening without breaking it and takes items?
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Which of the following refers to the Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998?
Which of the following refers to the Access Devices Regulation Act of 1998?
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If stolen goods, like laptops or cell phones, are found in your house, what is this considered?
If stolen goods, like laptops or cell phones, are found in your house, what is this considered?
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Which of the following is NOT a ground for executing a lawful warrantless arrest?
Which of the following is NOT a ground for executing a lawful warrantless arrest?
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What is the correct timeframe for the validity period of a Search Warrant?
What is the correct timeframe for the validity period of a Search Warrant?
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Who is authorized to issue a Search Warrant?
Who is authorized to issue a Search Warrant?
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Physical evidence is considered reliable in court because of which reason?
Physical evidence is considered reliable in court because of which reason?
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Why is physical or personal appearance important when testifying in court?
Why is physical or personal appearance important when testifying in court?
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What term refers to a person who voluntarily provides information about criminal activities to investigators?
What term refers to a person who voluntarily provides information about criminal activities to investigators?
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Which method involves searchers moving parallel to one side of the search area?
Which method involves searchers moving parallel to one side of the search area?
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What does 'modus operandi' refer to in a criminal context?
What does 'modus operandi' refer to in a criminal context?
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In what type of investigation does the Miranda doctrine not need to be recited?
In what type of investigation does the Miranda doctrine not need to be recited?
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What is the primary feature of a 'rogues gallery' in police records?
What is the primary feature of a 'rogues gallery' in police records?
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Which type of confession falls short of an acknowledgment of guilt?
Which type of confession falls short of an acknowledgment of guilt?
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Which type of sketch is considered the simplest and most effective for showing evidence at a crime scene?
Which type of sketch is considered the simplest and most effective for showing evidence at a crime scene?
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What type of appeal involves an investigator communicating that they view an indiscretion as minor?
What type of appeal involves an investigator communicating that they view an indiscretion as minor?
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What type of sketch represents the scene of the crime and its surrounding areas, including nearby buildings and roads?
What type of sketch represents the scene of the crime and its surrounding areas, including nearby buildings and roads?
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Which of the following is NOT an element of a sketch?
Which of the following is NOT an element of a sketch?
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What term describes the act of using threats or violence to force an individual to confess during an investigation?
What term describes the act of using threats or violence to force an individual to confess during an investigation?
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Under Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code, what penalty does a person who killed their spouse face?
Under Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code, what penalty does a person who killed their spouse face?
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Which unit is responsible for conducting field operations and technical investigations at a crime scene?
Which unit is responsible for conducting field operations and technical investigations at a crime scene?
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What should Police Officer Athan do first upon arriving at a shooting incident with a victim still moving?
What should Police Officer Athan do first upon arriving at a shooting incident with a victim still moving?
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In the crime of theft, what is referred to as the corpus delicti?
In the crime of theft, what is referred to as the corpus delicti?
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One critical element of a sketch is that it must clearly indicate which direction for proper scene orientation?
One critical element of a sketch is that it must clearly indicate which direction for proper scene orientation?
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Study Notes
Arson Investigation
- Threat after fire containment: Backdraft, flashover, carbon monoxide poisoning, falling debris are potential threats to investigators after a fire has been contained.
Fire Investigation
- Smoke and Flame Color: Red flames accompanied by colored smoke (red) indicate burning asphalt or a similar material.
Fire-Resistant Materials
- Common Material: Asbestos is commonly used in fire-resistant materials.
Causes of Fires
- Static Electricity: Arcing is the most common cause of accidental fires due to static electricity.
- Accidental Source: Smoking is the most common source of accidental fires.
Arson Tools
- Fire Spreading Device: Accelerants, a combustible liquid, are used by arsonists to spread the fire in a room or structure.
Arson Motives
- Common Motive: Revenge, profit, or competition are common reasons behind arson.
Types of Spontaneous Heating
- Slow Oxidation: Spontaneous heating results from the slow oxidation of a combustible material.
Arson Tools: Preparation
- Materials for Starting Fire: Accelerants are used in preparing and collecting materials to start a fire.
Fire Hazard Removal
- Hazard Mitigation: Abatement removes or neutralizes a fire hazard.
Cyber Crimes
- Use of Technology: Cyber crimes use computers and modern devices to commit crimes.
Transnational Crimes
- Examples: Drug trafficking, gun smuggling, money laundering, and illegal recruitment are transnational crimes.
- Golden Triangle Countries: Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar are part of the Golden Triangle region.
Human Trafficking
- Trafficking Locations: Trafficked people involved in prostitution are brought to locations/establishments like brothels or similar venues.
Criminal Organizations
- Yakuza Tattoos: Yakuza members do not undress to show their tattoos in public; instead, they may do so for specific occasions.
- Largest Criminal Organization: The Mafia is considered the oldest and largest criminal organization.
- Another Major Criminal Organization: Yakuza is another major criminal organization.
- Crime Group: The Yakuza is a major criminal organization in Japan
- Another Major Criminal Organization: Chinese Triad
Criminal Psychology
- Anomie Types: Innovation involves accepting cultural goals (e.g., wealth) but rejecting institutional means of achieving them. Ritualism involves accepting institutional means but rejecting cultural goals.
- Anomie Type: Retreatism rejects both cultural goals and institutional means.
- Sexual Perversion: Pedophilia involves sexual arousal by young children.
Law Enforcement and Legal
- Mafia Alias: La Cosa Nostra is an alias of the Mafia.
- Afghan War Participants: Mujaheddins were participants in the Afghan conflict.
- NPA Founder: José Maria Sison is the founder of the New People's Army (NPA).
- Bar Member Profession: Lawyers are members of the Bar.
- UN Convention Against Transnational Crimes Year: The UN Convention Against Transnational Crimes took place in 2000.
- Moro Islamic Liberation Front Founder: Nur Misuari is the founder of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
- MNLF Founder: Nur Misuari is the founder of the Moro National Liberation Front.
- Terrorist Communication Tools: Terrorists use television, newspapers, and radio to communicate their goals to the public.
- Terrorist Group Name: Hezbollah is known as "Soldiers of God".
- 9/11 Terrorist Group: Al-Qaeda orchestrated the 9/11 attacks.
- Cocaine Source: Colombia is a significant source of cocaine.
- Hezbollah's Control: Hezbollah controls a significant portion of the Lebanese territory.
- Smallest Terrorist Unit: A cell is the smallest terrorist group structure.
- USS Cole Bombing: Al-Qaeda was responsible for the bombing of the USS Cole.
- Terrorist Investigation Element: Physical evidence, witness information, and comprehensive data are vital components for investigations.
- Anti-Wire Tapping Law: RA 4200 is the Anti-Wire Tapping Law (or the equivalent anti-wiretapping act, based on the options provided).
- Meaning of Jihad: Jihad is considered a 'Holy War'.
- Al-Qaeda Founder: Osama Bin Laden established Al-Qaeda.
- Socialist/Communist Rifle: The AK47 rifle is commonly used in socialist and communist countries.
- Domestic Terrorism: National terrorism is focused within a single country.
- Most Wanted Terrorist: Osama bin Laden was one of the most wanted terrorists.
- Anti-Terrorism Act: RA 9372 is entitled as, “An Act to Secure the State and Protect the People from Terrorism”.
- Robbery with Rape: Robbery with rape is a criminal violation.
Criminal Procedure
- Theft Evidence: The presence of stolen goods in a suspect's possession is considered prima facie evidence of fencing, but not as definitive proof.
- Warrantless Arrest Grounds: Seized in "plain view", customs searches, and searches of moving vehicles are grounds for lawful warrantless arrest.
- Warrant Delivery: The seized property is delivered to the judge in a verified inventory.
- Warrant Validity: Search warrants do not have a fixed expiry date based on the provided options.
- Arrest Definition: Arrest is the taking of a person legally for court appearance.
- Who Issues Search Warrants: Judges authorize search warrants.
- Exceptions: Other options (flagrante delicto, escaped prisoners, hot pursuit) are legitimate grounds for warrantless arrest.
- Weight of Physical Evidence: Physical evidence is considered credible due to its demonstrable nature.
- Importance of Witness Appearance: The personal presence of a witness is vital as it affects the quality of testimony.
Criminal Investigation
- Interrogation Techniques: Sympathetic appeals, mutt and Jeff techniques and similar methods use different psychological approaches in interrogations.
- Self-Incriminatory Statement Types: Admissions are self-incriminatory statements that fall short of explicitly acknowledging guilt.
- Criminal Records: Rogues’ galleries are police records of criminals and associated information.
- Crime Scene Questioning: Interviews are less formal than interrogations.
- Criminal Patterns: Modus operandi is a criminal's specific pattern of operation in a series of similar crimes.
- Sources of Information: Informants provide relevant information regarding criminal activities.
- Search Methods: Strip, Wheel, Quadrant, and Spiral are distinct search strategies at a crime scene.
- Crime Scene Photos: Photos should be taken from different angles, from general views to close-ups.
- Importance of Sketches: Sketches provide visual representations of crime scenes' layouts and details.
- Sketch Elements: Sketches include measurements, essential items, scale, legend, and titles.
- Coercion in Interrogation: Coercion through physical harm during custodial interrogation (e.g., hitting, kicking) is unlawful.
- Crime Scene Response: The first responding officer should secure the scene immediately, stabilize the victim when possible (and not risk endangering himself), and call for appropriate medical help and expert assistance from a crime scene unit (like SOCO).
- Corpus Delicti: For theft, corpus delicti is the fact that a crime occurred, not the stolen items.
- Crime Sketch Direction: A sketch must indicate the north direction.
- Witness Interview Rules: Interviewing witnesses should be conducted with respect and attentiveness to the witness' comfort and dignity (not forcing or harassing them).
Other Information
- Access Devices Regulation Act: RA 8484 is the Access Devices Regulation Act.
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Test your knowledge on fire investigation and arson-related topics. This quiz covers crucial aspects like materials involved in fire, common sources of accidental fires, and the motives behind arson. Ideal for students and professionals interested in fire safety and prevention.
