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Steps to be completed in any preliminary investigation - correct answer 1. Record the
... [Show More] time you received the call, your time of arrival and weather conditions
2. Before entering the scene, find out from witnesses what happened
3. Give aid to anyone injured on scene. In the event that a deceased person is transported, the crime scene must be secured until a thorough investigation can be conducted
4. Check the immediate area for the suspect(s) or victim(s), also called a protective sweep. Even when there is an injury, you are still responsible for your own and others' protection. If a suspect is present, he or she should be arrested if probable cause exists or held under investigative detention if reasonable suspicion is evident.
5. Protect the scene and call for the necessary assistance
6. Locate and identify witnesses
7. Broadcast any lookouts or necessary information. This may lead to a quick and safe apprehension of the suspect.
8. When the requested assistance arrives, secure the scene more adequately.
9. After entry has been lawfully made, whether by exigent circumstances, search warrant, or consent, the investigating officer should carefully walk through the scene. This allows for three things:
a) To locate potential evidence.
b) To establish a path that is safe to walk through.
c) To mentally trace the events of the crime.
10. Photograph, measure, and sketch the scene including all items of evidence.
11. Collect, label, and package evidence.
12. If necessary, secure the scene until some follow-up investigation is done.
Locating and identifying potential witnesses - correct answer a) Conduct an area canvass to locate those that live or work near the crime scene.
b) Observe the individuals that are talking amongst themselves while others are listening.
c) Interview friends, relatives, and associates of victim.
d) Interview those named during the interviews with the above people. [Show Less]