NYSP Criminal Investigation and Evidence 2

Question 1

Under New York law, what is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

Accepted Answer

Felonies carry potential imprisonment of more than one year; misdemeanors carry one year or less

Answer

In New York, felonies are serious crimes punishable by more than one year in state prison, while misdemeanors carry a maximum of one year in a local jail.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'DD-5' supplemental report used by New York law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

To document additional investigative follow-up after an initial report

Answer

A DD-5 is a follow-up supplemental report used to document additional investigative information gathered after the original complaint report.

Question 3

Which technique is used to search a large outdoor crime scene with multiple troopers moving in a line?

Accepted Answer

Line search

Answer

A line search, also called a strip search, involves officers moving parallel to one another in a straight line across an outdoor area.

Question 4

What does 'Locard's Exchange Principle' state?

Accepted Answer

Every contact between two objects leaves a trace

Answer

Locard's Exchange Principle states that whenever two objects come into contact, they exchange trace materials, which is foundational to forensic science.

Question 5

When photographing a crime scene, what is the correct sequence?

Accepted Answer

Overall, mid-range, close-up

Answer

Crime scene photography should proceed from overall (establishing shots) to mid-range to close-up to document context before detail.

NYSP - New York State Police Exam Practice Test

NYSP - New York State Police Exam Practice Test

NYSP Criminal Investigation and Evidence 2