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In order to return to a crime scene after the scene has been given up, officers need a
search warrant
The first action an officer should take when dispatched to a crime scene
Note the time of the call
A basic diagram of the scene showing important points
Crime Scene Diagram
Which of the following might be an indication of a fraudulent burglary?
Alarm system failure; losses occur after 11 PM; business or home for sale: statement of loss available on arrival
A person or photograph of a person who is not suspected of an offense and is included in a lineup is known as a
A Filler
The critical step in the preliminary investigation that establishes the perimeter is
Establishing scene boundaries
Used to identify when and where evidence was found
Evidence log
Black smoke at a fire scene is an indicator of
Burning petroleum-based material
the actions taken at the crime scene immediately following the detection and reporting of the crime constitutes the:
preliminary investigation
Crime scene preservation begins with
Removing unauthorized personnel from the scene
What is the purpose of field notes?
Refresh and officers memory
A group of photographs put together to identify a suspect
Photo line-up
The first priority of an officer arriving on a scene is
Assessment of any victim
3 Sources of statements are
Victim, Suspect, Witnesses
The scene of a crime is preserved to prevent the destruction or removal of physical evidence and
To allow for an accurate reconstruction of the scene as it was found