DCJS Criminal Investigation Procedures 2

Question 1

When processing a crime scene, what is the primary purpose of establishing a perimeter?

Accepted Answer

To preserve evidence integrity and prevent contamination

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To allow media access for documentation

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To give investigators a rest area

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To speed up the investigation timeline

Question 2

A witness recants their statement after initially identifying a suspect. What should the investigator do first?

Accepted Answer

Document the recantation and investigate the reason for the change

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Disregard the original statement entirely

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Arrest the witness for filing a false report

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Close the case immediately

Question 3

Under Virginia law, which standard must be met before an officer can conduct a Terry stop?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable articulable suspicion

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Probable cause

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Preponderance of the evidence

Question 4

What is 'chain of custody' in the context of criminal investigation?

Accepted Answer

A chronological documentation of evidence handling from collection to court

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The hierarchy of command at a crime scene

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The order in which suspects are questioned

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The sequence of arrest procedures

Question 5

When interviewing a juvenile suspect in Virginia, what additional requirement typically applies?

Accepted Answer

A parent, guardian, or attorney must generally be notified or present

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The interview must be recorded on video only

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The juvenile may not be questioned at all

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The interview must occur at school

Question 6

What is the purpose of photographing a crime scene before collecting evidence?

Accepted Answer

To create a permanent record of the original scene conditions

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To satisfy media requests for images

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To identify all potential suspects

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To allow evidence to be discarded after photos are taken

Question 7

Which type of lineup procedure is generally considered most reliable for eyewitness identification?

Accepted Answer

Sequential lineup administered by a blind administrator

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Showup identification at the scene

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Simultaneous lineup administered by the case detective

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Photo array shown in groups of ten