Media Access in Hazardous Materials Incidents

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Which area can news media representatives be restricted from entering?

  • Crime scene (correct)
  • Contaminated area
  • Closed area
  • Evacuation area

What should news media personnel be advised of before entering a contaminated area at a noncrime incident?

  • The decontamination process
  • The location of the Information Officer
  • The evacuation procedures
  • The dangers of contamination (correct)

What is the consequence of news media personnel entering a WARM or HOT Zone?

  • They will not be allowed to exit until decontaminated (correct)
  • They will be provided with protective equipment
  • They will be escorted by the Information Officer
  • They will be given evacuation instructions

Where should news media personnel be directed to in all cases?

<p>The location of the Information Officer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity does the news media present during a hazardous materials incident?

<p>To provide evacuation information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the responsibility of the first officer to arrive at the scene of a homicide?

<p>To immediately isolate the vicinity where the crime was committed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the investigating officers at the scene of a homicide?

<p>To take charge of the investigation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 4/283.83?

<p>To provide an overview of the first responders' duties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should news media personnel be advised of before entering a contaminated area at a noncrime incident?

<p>The dangers of contamination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of news media personnel entering a WARM or HOT Zone?

<p>They will not be allowed to exit until they and their equipment have been decontaminated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should news media personnel be directed to in all cases?

<p>The location of the Information Officer at the ICP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can news media representatives be restricted from entering an area?

<p>Only if it is a crime scene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity does the news media present during a hazardous materials incident?

<p>To make evacuation information readily available to the public (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions should be taken by the first officers to arrive at the scene of a homicide?

<p>Isolate the vicinity where the crime was committed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the first consideration for arriving officers at the scene of a homicide?

<p>Tactics and officer safety issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of transporting a suspect to the station?

<p>To observe and record the suspect's behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should officers do if the suspect becomes talkative?

<p>Listen, remember, and later make notes of statements made (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should officers NOT do when transporting a suspect?

<p>Transport witnesses in the same vehicle with the suspect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is a dying declaration?

<p>A statement made by a victim who believes they are going to die (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the elements of a dying declaration?

<p>The victim must refer to the manner and circumstances that brought about their present condition and ultimate death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is recommended when obtaining a dying declaration?

<p>Tape-record the interview (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can a dying declaration be used as evidence?

<p>In both a criminal trial for the causing of the declarant's death and in a civil wrongful death suit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is not necessary when obtaining a dying declaration?

<p>Administering an oath (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of detaining witnesses?

<p>To transport them to the police station for formal statements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the consequence of transporting a suspect to a holding tank or cell occupied by other arrestees?

<p>Other prisoners could attempt to dissuade the suspect from cooperating with the investigation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the first duty of the searching officers during a tactical search of a residence?

<p>Stay near a wall when proceeding down a hallway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do once it is determined that no additional victim(s), suspect(s) or witnesses are present inside the crime scene?

<p>Exclude all unauthorized persons from entering the crime scene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do while waiting for the homicide detectives to arrive at the crime scene?

<p>Initiate a crime scene log (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in a crime broadcast as soon as possible?

<p>All known information that might tend to identify the suspect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if the whereabouts of the suspect(s) is known?

<p>Locate and arrest him/her (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should every police officer and supervisor who responds to the scene of a homicide do before leaving the crime scene?

<p>Complete a detailed Officers Statement Form (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do to protect the crime scene and the evidence it contains?

<p>Conduct a visual examination only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a suspect is taken into custody?

<p>Determine if the suspect is armed and search for weapons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a suspect is apprehended inside the crime scene?

<p>Note and preserve evidence found on the suspect and advise a detective (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do to avoid contamination of evidence on the suspect's person?

<p>Handcuff the suspect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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