Crime Scene Processing

A secure storage room or container specifically used for the storage of evidence or property held for safekeeping

The Initial Walk Through is Step __ in the VA way of processing a crime scene

Simply locking a door while awaiting the arrival of a Criminal Investigator or Detective is effective to secure a scene

Any narcotics taken by Police Services will NOT be returned

The methods of searching a crime scene include

During Step 2 in processing a crime scene the officer should

NO ELECTRONICALLY COMPLETED EVIDENCE FORMS CAN BE SAVED ON THE COMPUTER

The Three-way System of Accountability includes

The officer’s swift arrival may

The Triangulation Method requires two fixed reference points to establish the position of evidence within a crime scene

Latent prints can be compared to known prints of individuals, to other latent prints, or searched in a computer database

When packing currency as evidence

The VA Police are only authorized to use the approved VA Forms 3524 and 3524a for chain of custody and identification

Photographing a crime scene is Step __ of the VA way of processing a crime scene

The VA Police Officer must arrive at the scene of a crime as soon as possible

The first photograph taken when photographing a crime scene should be of

Taking measurements of a crime scene can be accomplished using two methods:

Record identifying data, times, & written statements describing actions from all persons who enter/exit the crime scene

Is the documentary trail of accountability and control for items of evidence or property taken into custody by VA Police

Nuclear DNA Examinations – is the more discriminating of the two tests and is typically analyzed in evidence containing

That which is not considered physical evidence related to a criminal offense but is secured by VA Police

Nothing should be touched during this step. You are only noting evidence which is obvious to you

The purpose of collecting evidence is

The live witness will need to authenticate the evidence through their testimony in court. 

The Final Walk Through is which step in the VA way of processing a crime scene?

All incidents not investigated by a Criminal Investigator/Detective are the responsibility of the VA Police Officer

When two objects meet, some effect of that meeting can be established or verified later.

Crime scene protection depends upon

It is crucial to make a complete description of the drugs when there has been a drug seizure. This includes the

The Master Evidence Form (3524) contains how many sections?

Collecting Evidence is which step in the VA way of processing a crime scene?

An impression that can be left when a person touches an object with the unique friction skin of their hand or feet

There are _____ number of steps is processing a crime scene the VA way.

The FBI Crime Lab and other crime labs perform numerous different forensic tests you should at least be familiar with?

Evidence can be in many forms to include

Measurements should placed on an accompanying form and not on the actual sketch

Close-up crime scene photographs

_____ is that which tends to prove or disprove a matter in question or to influence the belief respecting it.

All sketches should include

If alcohol is destroyed by the VA Police Officer in lieu of charging the offender, then an IR will be written

Who determines what items is evidence at the crime scene?

The physical evidence should not have been disturbed if possible - even during the collection of measurements

State of the art scientific laboratories used to determine facts associated with items of evidence submitted for testing

The First Officer on the scene

The Chief of Police will be notified as soon as possible of all crime scenes, especially those requiring outside agency

Any evidence in which biologicals may exist should be clearly labeled

Physical evidence such as weapons, tool marks, fingerprints, & fibers may be waiting for scrutiny of the CI/Detective

VA Police Officers are authorized to destroy alcoholic beverages under “Situational Law Enforcement” if not cited

The Officer in charge divides the crime scene into sectors. Each team member is assigned a sector

When confronted with a choice of providing medical attention to an injured person or preserving a crime scene

The types of photographs for processing a crime scene the VA way are _____.

A _____ provides a bird's eye view

NEVER package a loaded weapon

Creating a sketch is which Step in the VA way of processing a crime scene

Photographs should be taken

VA Police Officer will notify the VA Police Detective (or Criminal Investigator) of all crimes where there is a crime sc

The location where a crime has occurred. It is where any overt act relating to the offense took place

Establishing an entry/exit log is done is Step __.

Mitochondrial DNA Examinations – is typically analyzed in evidence containing

Releasing of the Crime Scene is which step in the VA way of processing a crime scene?

Section 3 of the Master Evidence Form (3524) contains these areas

Is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms & nearly every cell in a person's body has it.

When collecting items of evidence the collecting officer will seal, mark, and tag the evidence

Step 1, Scene Security, consists of

If an errant photograph is taken – never delete it. Simply be prepared to testify the photograph was taken in error.

A crime scene is the central location of a crime from which subsequent investigative effort will begin

Baseline measurements always include

Any items collected such as a knife, needle, razor, glass, etc. should be clearly labeled

A legend should be used to identify key pieces of evidence and features of the crime scene

Searching for Evidence is what step in the VA way of processing a crime scene?

Defined as all physical material relevant to a criminal act & any tangible article or material item related to a case.