Preliminary Investigation at the Primary Crime Scene
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What is the purpose of 'staged crime scenes' according to the text?

  • To create a false impression of the events that occurred
  • To make a homicide appear to be a suicide (correct)
  • To mislead the authorities about the true nature of the death
  • To conceal physical evidence at the crime scene

    • What is the most important aspect of the primary crime scene according to the text?

  • The motives and methods of the homicide
  • The physical evidence at the scene
  • The condition, location, and position of the body (correct)
  • The victimology and circumstances of the event

    • What does the text say about equivocal death investigations?

  • They are the most challenging type of homicide investigation
  • They require further information about the victimology and the facts of the event
  • They are open to multiple interpretations and may present as either a homicide or a suicide (correct)
  • They are always suspicious or questionable based on the circumstances

    • What is the role of the responding patrol officer and detective investigator according to the text?

    <p>To face a crime of the utmost gravity and properly handle the homicide crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about the initial appearance of 'staged crime scenes'?

    <p>They initially appear to be suicides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the investigator's first responsibility upon arriving at the primary crime scene?

    <p>Verify the condition of the victim and ensure the crime scene is intact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the preliminary

    <p>To furnish the investigator with a sense of the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the investigator do prior to the

    <p>Stop and observe the area as a whole, noting everything possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the investigator observing the area as a whole before entering the crime scene?

    <p>To allow for recall of similar conditions and/or circumstances encountered before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the preliminary phase, what should the investigator evaluate to establish consistencies and inconsistencies?

    <p>The crime scene and surrounding area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing a chain of custody during the preliminary phase?

    <p>To ensure the integrity of any evidence retrieved during the scene protection phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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