Law Enforcement
What is Parole?
When a prisoner is released into the world temporarily or permanently on account of good behavior.
What type of occupation came up with forensics science?
Police officers
How many years is law school?
3
When a crime scene investigator is testifying in court, their main job is to…
Prove that their evidence has not been tampered with and accurate.
What year was mater Dei founded?
1950
How long, in months, does it take to complete the police academy’s training?
6 months
What does liver mortis help to identify?
Scientists use the discoloration and the physics of the flow of the blood to find the time of death.
What conditions can cause a false confession?
Verbal threats, torture, locked up, etc…
Name one of the 2 of the 3 majors accepted when going into the CSI as your occupatio.
Forensics, biology or chemistry
How many counties are in California?
58
What are Miranda rights?
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney”.
What do bugs tell us about a corpse?
How long the body has been decomposing
What % of prisoners are wrongfully convicted and now serving time
2.3-5%
What is the 1st step to examining a crime scene?
Sealing off the scene so no evidence is tampered with and the evidence is preserved
Which president is known for getting stuck in bathtubs?
President William Howard Taft
Why are police lights red and blue?
Red lights are more visible during the day, while blue lights are more visible at night. The combination of flashing red and blue lights helps to alert drivers regardless of the time of day.
What do hair roots help identify?
The Gender
How many days does a felony court case typically take?
They last at least several months, usually 90-180 days.
Name one specific duty of a crime scene investigator when they are examining a crime scene?
Photographing blood splatter evidence, making tire and footprint castings, bagging hair and fiber samples for testing, and lifting fingerprints.
What is the exact address of Mater Dei High School? (Include zipcode)
1202 West Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
What car brand is used for the majority of police cars?
Ford
Which part of the body is more reliable when it comes to identifying a corpse?
Teeth
Which amendment says that you have a right to a defense attorney?
The 6th.
What is the closest lab that processes the collected evidence from the crime scene?
Orange County Crime Lab
How many active attorneys are there in California?
168,000