Preliminary Investigation in Crime Scenes
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What is the main consideration for determining if a patrol officer should investigate an offense to its conclusion?

  • The relationship between the time of the crime and the time of arresting the perpetrator (correct)
  • The officer's experience in investigations
  • The suspect's criminal record
  • The availability of forensic technology

    • In what scenario would the limits of a preliminary investigation need to be extended?

  • When the suspect has no criminal record
  • When a suspect is arrested at or near the scene of a crime or shortly after (correct)
  • When a suspect is arrested in a different city
  • When the crime occurred during broad daylight

    • Under what circumstances would the preliminary and follow-up investigations overlap into a single operation?

  • When an extensive search of the crime scene for physical evidence is necessary (correct)
  • When there is no physical evidence to collect
  • When witnesses refuse to cooperate
  • When there are multiple suspects to interview

    • What is an example of a situation where the preliminary and follow-up investigations overlap into a single operation?

    <p>Homicide investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second step that specialists take in an investigation, as outlined in the text?

    <p>Extending the preliminary investigation limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should a patrol officer take at a crime scene to conclude the preliminary investigation?

    <p>Complete necessary tasks without substantially affecting successful outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary objectives of the preliminary investigation mentioned in the text?

    <p>Establish whether the necessary elements of a crime exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective of the preliminary investigation in the text?

    <p>Make an immediate apprehension at the crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial action should be taken by the first officer regarding physical evidence at a crime scene?

    <p>Locate and preserve it properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action during the preliminary investigation can greatly impact its success or failure, according to the text?

    <p>Properly safeguarding and identifying physical evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT recommended as an action to be taken by the first officer during a preliminary investigation, based on the text?

    <p>Act on all statements and evidence found at the scene immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial for the first officer to determine what has happened during a preliminary investigation?

    <p>To establish a solid foundation for the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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