JIBC Investigation and Evidence Collection 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'crime scene walk-through' before evidence collection begins?

Accepted Answer

To orient investigators and identify evidence priorities

Answer

The initial walk-through allows the lead investigator to assess the scene, identify priorities, and develop a systematic collection plan before evidence is disturbed.

Question 2

Under what circumstances can a suspect's statement made without a caution be used in court in Canada?

Accepted Answer

When the suspect volunteered the statement spontaneously

Answer

Spontaneous, voluntary statements made before any questioning or detention may be admissible even without a caution, as the Charter protection applies to detained persons.

Question 3

Which technique involves systematically searching a crime scene by dividing it into quadrants?

Accepted Answer

Zone or quadrant search method

Answer

The zone or quadrant search divides the scene into sections, each assigned to a searcher, ensuring thorough and organized coverage of the entire area.

Question 4

What is the key difference between 'direct evidence' and 'circumstantial evidence'?

Accepted Answer

Direct evidence proves a fact without inference; circumstantial requires inference

Answer

Direct evidence directly proves a fact without requiring inference, while circumstantial evidence requires the trier of fact to draw a logical inference to reach a conclusion.

Question 5

When is it appropriate for an investigator to use a 'Reid Technique' interrogation approach?

Accepted Answer

Increasingly disfavored due to risks of false confessions

Answer

The Reid Technique is increasingly disfavored in Canadian law enforcement due to documented risks of eliciting false confessions, particularly from vulnerable individuals.

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JIBC Investigation and Evidence Collection 4