Understanding a Crime Scene Investigation

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Why do offenders stage crime scenes according to the text?

To accurately portray the motivation for the crime

Out of fear of being caught due to their connection to the scene or victim (correct)

To demonstrate their criminal sophistication

To divert suspicion from illogical suspects

What is a common reason for staging crime scenes?

To convey a different manner of death

To show criminal sophistication

To divert suspicion from the most logical suspect(s) (correct)

To display youthfulness

What can make staging detectable at a crime scene?

Offender's haste to escape the scene (correct)

Criminal sophistication

Offender's age

Lack of stress or haste to escape

Why is staging considered a close association between the offender and the crime scene or victim?

Because the offender fears being caught due to their connection Signup and view all the answers

What impact can viewing physical trauma have on emergency services personnel?

It can sometimes have an emotional impact Signup and view all the answers

Why is seeking help following a traumatic incident encouraged according to the text?

It is not a sign of weakness or deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a crime scene?

A location where a crime was actually committed Signup and view all the answers

What is one objective of crime scene investigation?

To reconstruct the event(s) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Burning Bridges' theory suggest?

Once a crime scene is altered, it can never be restored to its exact original condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of 'trace evidence'?

It is the strongest evidence immediately following the crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of continuity of evidence?

It ensures the precise location of exhibits within a scene is proven Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with evidence at a crime scene?

Take a picture and measure the location of the evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that states it is impossible for two objects to contact each other without leaving a trace of themselves on each other?

Locard's Exchange Principle Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the first officer at a crime scene?

To secure the scene until a methodical and effective examination can be conducted Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Tunnel Vision' principle in crime scene investigation?

The tendency to focus on one hypothesis and ignore evidence that does not support it Signup and view all the answers

What is trace evidence?

Small quantities of various types of physical evidence transferred from the source onto another object Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Best Evidence' rule in crime scene investigation?

The rule that evidence that couldn't otherwise be brought into the courtroom can be introduced electronically Signup and view all the answers

What is the danger of making up one's mind before all of the facts of a case are known in crime scene investigation?

The danger of misperceiving evidence and ignoring evidence that calls the misperception into question Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when dealing with suspects present at a crime scene?

Remove the victim and suspect from the scene separately and never allow any suspect to re-enter Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when dealing with the media at a crime scene?

Never display favoritism with the media and confirm only that a serious event has occurred Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a crime scene investigation plan?

Relevant areas to be searched, items to be searched for, and legal search requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when searching for evidence at a crime scene?

Follow a square, circle, or grid pattern while searching for evidence Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when recording a crime scene?

Take measurements to permanent fixtures and draw a sketch in a notebook Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when dealing with hazardous material at a crime scene?

Use special clothing and equipment to handle the material Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when releasing a crime scene?

Retain sudden death scenes until an autopsy is completed Signup and view all the answers