CFI Investigative Methodology & Crime Scene Analysis Flashcards
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What is 'link analysis' used for in complex forensic investigations?
Answer: Mapping relationships between people, organizations, and events to identify criminal networks
Link analysis visualizes connections between entities in an investigation to reveal criminal networks, relationships, and behavioral patterns.
When conducting surveillance as part of a forensic investigation, a CFI must ensure:
Answer: Surveillance complies with applicable federal and state laws and organizational policies
Surveillance activities must comply with federal and state laws, as well as organizational policies, to ensure the evidence remains legally admissible.
The 'PEACE' model of investigative interviewing emphasizes:
Answer: Planning, Engage and Explain, Account, Closure, and Evaluate as a structured framework
The PEACE model provides a structured, non-coercive interviewing framework focused on information gathering rather than confession-driven interrogation.
When multiple witnesses provide conflicting accounts of the same event, a CFI should:
Answer: Document all accounts and investigate the discrepancies through corroborating evidence
Conflicting witness accounts must all be documented and investigated to determine which, if any, are supported by corroborating physical or documentary evidence.
Why is 'confirmation bias' particularly significant in forensic investigations?
Answer: It causes investigators to unconsciously favor evidence confirming their initial hypothesis over contradictory evidence
Confirmation bias causes investigators to unconsciously favor evidence that supports their initial hypothesis, potentially undermining investigative objectivity.
In asset investigation, 'skip tracing' refers to:
Answer: Locating individuals who have moved or concealed their whereabouts to evade investigators
Skip tracing uses public records, databases, and investigative techniques to locate individuals who have left their known address to evade investigators.