LEAB Information Ordering Scenarios 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Physical evidence at a crime scene should be handled in which order?
- Collect, document, photograph, then send for analysis
- Photograph, document, collect, then send for analysis (Correct answer)
- Analyze on scene, photograph, document, then collect
- Collect, photograph, analyze on scene, then document
Correct answer: Photograph, document, collect, then send for analysis
Photographing and documenting evidence in place before collection preserves the original scene context.
Question 2: When conducting a building search for a burglary suspect, what is the correct sequence?
- Enter quietly, clear each room, secure exits, then call for backup
- Secure exits immediately, call backup, then systematically clear rooms
- Clear rooms immediately, then secure exits, then call backup
- Call for backup, secure exits, enter, then systematically clear rooms (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Call for backup, secure exits, enter, then systematically clear rooms
Requesting backup and cutting off escape routes before entry reduces risk and prevents the suspect from fleeing.
Question 3: A juvenile is taken into custody. Which sequence must be followed?
- Process like an adult, then notify parents as soon as possible afterward
- Notify parents immediately, then process and document the juvenile
- Separate from adult offenders, notify parents or guardians, document, then process (Correct answer)
- Process, document, transport to juvenile facility, then notify parents
Correct answer: Separate from adult offenders, notify parents or guardians, document, then process
Juveniles must be separated from adult offenders and parents notified promptly before further processing.
Question 4: Which sequence best describes the steps in a DUI traffic stop and investigation?
- Administer field sobriety test, then arrest, read Miranda, then request breathalyzer
- Observe driving behavior, initiate stop, conduct field sobriety test, arrest, then breathalyzer (Correct answer)
- Stop vehicle, request license, arrest suspect, then administer sobriety tests
- Initiate stop, read Miranda rights, administer tests, then arrest if appropriate
Correct answer: Observe driving behavior, initiate stop, conduct field sobriety test, arrest, then breathalyzer
Observations of driving behavior establish probable cause for the stop before any sobriety testing or arrest occurs.
Question 5: During a use-of-force incident, what is the correct sequence after the situation is controlled?
- Render aid to injured parties, secure the scene, notify supervisor, then document (Correct answer)
- Document everything first, then render aid, then notify the supervisor
- Notify supervisor first, then render aid, then document the incident
- Secure the area, complete documentation, render aid, then notify supervisor
Correct answer: Render aid to injured parties, secure the scene, notify supervisor, then document
Life safety requires rendering aid before documentation or administrative notifications.
Question 6: A dispatcher receives a call about a robbery in progress. What is the correct sequence of steps?
- Send units immediately, then gather caller information and assess threat level
- Gather caller information, assess threat level, dispatch units, then document the call (Correct answer)
- Document the call first, then send units, then gather caller information
- Assess the threat, document, gather caller information, then send units
Correct answer: Gather caller information, assess threat level, dispatch units, then document the call
Collecting accurate information before dispatching ensures officers are sent to the correct location with useful details.
Question 7: When responding to a reported burglary in progress, the proper sequence is:
- Enter the structure alone, check for suspects, then call for backup
- Request backup, contain the perimeter, wait for backup, then clear the building together (Correct answer)
- Clear the building alone to avoid delay, then call for backup afterward
- Call dispatch to confirm the address, then proceed to the scene without backup
Correct answer: Request backup, contain the perimeter, wait for backup, then clear the building together
Perimeter containment while waiting for backup prevents escape and is safer than solo building entry.
LEAB Information Ordering Scenarios 3
Physical evidence at a crime scene should be handled in which order?