What is the MPTC model and acronym for steps for conducting an effective investigation? - Answer- RESPECT.=
Respond to the scene and make it
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Emergency care for injured
Separate and remove people
Protect the crime scene
Evidence collection
Corroborate evidence with M.G.L.
Take action & Testify in court
You are the first officer on the scene of a crime scene, what is the first step taken to protect evidence? - Answer- Establish a taped perimeter.
You are conducting an armed robbery investigation and request assistance from EMS for someone with life-threatening injuries. After EMS arrives what must be done to protect the crime scene? - Answer- Establish a pathway for other first responders to avoid evidence that needs to be processed. Guide or instruct EMS personnel to use established path to prevent evidence contamination.
Physical evidence can be compromised or permanently lost while treating serious or life threatening injuries. DO NOT clean up or move any treatment supplies used or discarded by EMS on scene.
What type of container is used to package a t-shirt that is dry, ripped and has a bloodstain on it? - Answer- Reddish-brown stain... Paper Bag
How many hours does the police have to enter a missing juvenile into NCIC and conduct a report? - Answer- 2 hours
What is the Age of consent in MA? (might mention something about a 16yr old girl and 37 yr old man) - Answer- 16 years old
You are conducting an A&B investigation with a victim, suspect and 3 witnesses. 2 witnesses need to leave asap. What order should you conduct interviews? - Answer- Victim, Witnesses, Suspect
You respond to an A&B in progress, at arrival you see the victim surrounded by 3 friends who witnessed the crime. The friends are providing emotional support for the victim. To gather reliable testimonial evidence, what should you do? - Answer- Separate people
According to the courts, police need good reason to conduct a show up. What are good reasons to conduct a show up? - Answer- 3 factors must be present to conduct a show up with good reason:
1.Nature of the crime involved and corresponding concern for public safety;
2.Need for efficient police investigation in the immediate aftermath of a crime;
3.Importance of prompt confirmation of the accuracy of investigatory information, which if inaccurate will permit the police to quickly pursue another lead.
exception:Exigency (justified by medical emergency or other critical condition involving the witness or suspect)
During your initial walk through of a crime scene what evidence should be collected first? (A rope, torn t-shirt was worn by the victim, or a blanket with body fluid on it) - Answer- The blanket with body fluids on it
What should you do to protect evidence on a phone during a child pornography investigation? - Answer- BAG IT KEEP AWAY FROM MAGNETIC FIELDS SET TO AIRPLANE MODE
Process For DNA, trace and fingerprint evidence FIRST. Avoid touching or moving and call for forensic assistance
Do not remove loose media (e.g. discs, memory cards, flash drives) inside or connected to a computer or device.
Do not touch peripheral items (e.g. mice, keyboard, etc.) screens, buttons, volume controls or another feature that may "wake" the device.
Maintain computer or device power status. Consult with a forensic expert before turning device "OFF" or "ON", disconnecting any power supply or deactivating a feature (e.g. airplane mode)
Take photographs and include close up images of serial numbers
Use sketches to diagram connections
Package smaller digital evidence in plastic bags or containers. Use bubble wrap or foam when needed. Place sealed plastic bags and containers in manila envelopes, paper bags or cardboard boxes. Seal all envelops, bag and box seams with taper resistant tape.
Write "FRAGILE" AND "KEEP AWAY FROM MAGNETIC FIELDS" on containers
Document complete description of evidence on tag, include: type manufacturer, model, and serial numbers, unique features and owner information.
What database do you use to determine if a vehicle is stolen? - Answer- CJIS/NCIC
What is the age range for the charge of A&B on a child? - Answer- <14
You have an 18 yr old male who unwantedly touches a 14 yr old female's breasts, under her shirt (bare skin). What do you charge him with? - Answer- Indecent assault and battery on person 14yr and older
What is the charge for using someone's car without permission - Answer- Use without authority.
MGL CH 90/24
How much fentanyl must someone possess to charge them with trafficking - Answer- 10 grams
How close must someone be to school grounds, while selling drugs, in order to add an additional charge? - Answer- 300 ft
You respond to a call for a house burglary. The homeowner feels violated and frightened. Know what to do in order to help them restore their sense of control. - Answer- ASSURE THAT THEIR FEELINGS ARE NORMAL
Ensure privacy,
Identify and address victims primary concerns (e.g. physical safety); provide reassurance,
Allow victims to express feelings without interruption; validate victims feelings (e.g. "what you are feeling is normal"),
Avoid asking "why" questions that can be interpreted as accusatory (e.g. "why did you leave the door unlocked?", "Why didn't you tell the suspect to stop?" etc),
Avoid sharing stories about another victim (of the same crime) did or felt,
Explain next steps and expectations,
Encourage victims to seek support and use resources provided.
What is a Jenkins Hearing? - Answer- Also known as a show cause hearing, 24 hours. Establishes PC for warrantless arrests.
You arrested a suspect and brought them to the station. Within how long, must you let them make a phone call? - Answer- 1 hour
You and 5 officers are responsible for searching a large open field for an 8 yr old girl, wearing a red shirt and carrying a white teddy bear. What is the best type of search to conduct? - Answer- Lane search
When gathering testimonial evidence which crime(s) apply to first complaint witness doctrine? - Answer- Sexual Assault
What is the first step in building trust with a domestic violence victim? - Answer- Emergency Care
Per MGL 209A, what is considered a family household member? - Answer- Family or household member, Are or were married, are or were residing in the same household, are or were related by blood, are or were in a dating relationship
What is the definition of a substantive dating relationship? - Answer- Length, frequency of seeing each other, how long ago things ended
Know the elements of stalking. How many acts would cause a reasonable person to suffer emotional stress? - Answer- 3 acts
What are the ages of a delinquent child for violating city ordinances, town by laws or any offense against the commonwealth? - Answer- 12-18yrs
What is the minimum age of a juvenile in order to issue a CRA(Child requiring assistance) run away application? - Answer- 6 yrs
Within how many hours are the police required to report child abuse and file a report with DCF? - Answer- Written within 48 hours
What is an interested adult is and how does it relates to Miranda warnings - Answer- Someone with the child who has a substantial interest in the child's best interest
How long can a 16 yr old juvenile be held for committing an armed robbery? - Answer- 6 hours
Know what best describes a CNS stimulant. - Answer- (central nervous system) Increases alertness, attention and energy, loss of appetite, irritability, and paranoia , street name bennies or ice)"Upper" meth, cocaine
What is a Hallucinogen? - Answer- It can cause profound distortions in a person's perception of reality to a person's perception to light, feel sounds and stuff outside the mind.
What ingredients are commonly used to produce meth and what is commonly used in a clandestine lab? - Answer- (Over the counter) suphedrine?
How would you handle discovering a lab during a call? - Answer- Don't touch anything, exit the same way you came in, remove all people, follow protocols for inhalation and exposure, request hazmat
You go to a domestic violence assault call and husband and wife are both injured. The husband claims his wife hit him with an object. What should you do? - Answer- Find dominant aggressor, look for any marks/scratches/bruises, call EMS
Forensic evidence must be collected by the SANE(Sexual assault nurse) nurse during a sexual assault case within how many hours for a 12 yr old or older victim? - Answer- 120 hours or 5 days (12 and older), 3 days 72 hours (11 or younger)
What is the best way to collect and store evidence that is wet from blood/ fluid? - Answer- Plastic, no longer than two hours
What are estimator variables? - Answer- Estimator variables affect how people acquire information during an event. Memory decay, the impact of acquired information on the event, Exposure duration, lighting, distance, person condition, weapon focus, disguises, distinctive feature, race, bias, confidence.
When do you begin the sketch of a crime scene? - Answer- Initial walkthrough [Show Less]