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Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation Quiz
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Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation Quiz

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What is the primary job of an investigator?

  • To provide sufficient evidence
  • To locate the perpetrator (correct)
  • To file a police report
  • To trace evidence
  • What are the 'Cardinal points of investigation' as mentioned in the text?

  • Nature of crime, place, time and date (correct)
  • Pillar of CJS
  • Modus Operandi, Corpus Delicti, Circumstantial Evidence
  • Traffic enforcer of CJS
  • What is considered as 'associative evidence' in investigations?

  • Confession/Admission
  • Traffic enforcer of CJS
  • Suspect Eyewitness Testimony (correct)
  • Circumstantial Evidence
  • What are the 6 cardinal investigation points mentioned in the text?

    <p>Nature of crime, place or location, time and date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CJS stand for in the context of the text?

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    Study Notes

    Criminal Investigation Overview

    • Criminal investigation focuses on identifying and locating offenders while gathering evidence to support legal proceedings.
    • The term "investigation" originates from the Latin word "vestigare," which means to track or trace.

    Definition of Investigation

    • Investigation is defined as the collection of facts aimed at:
      • Identifying the guilty party
      • Locating the guilty party
      • Providing sufficient evidence of guilt

    Purpose and Process

    • The investigation process seeks to establish factual information through systematic inquiry and research.
    • Violations of company policy and procedures are addressed through corporate administrative investigations.

    Role of Criminal Investigator

    • A criminal investigator, or prober, is a skilled individual responsible for conducting investigations when a crime occurs.

    Court and Correctional System

    • Prosecution refers to the legal party bringing a case against a respondent (defendant).
    • The accused is formally presented in court.
    • A person deprived of liberty is often referred to as "correction," emphasizing rehabilitation efforts within the justice system.
    • The community plays a role in the reintegration of rehabilitated offenders.

    Identifying the Perpetrator

    • The text mentions there are four methods for identifying a perpetrator, though specific details were not provided.
    • Key methods typically may include forensic evidence, eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, and digital footprints.

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    Test your knowledge of the fundamental principles and aims of criminal investigation, including the identification and location of offenders, and the collection of evidence for criminal proceedings.

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