NYSP Criminal Investigation and Evidence

Question 1

When a NYSP trooper arrives at a crime scene, what is the first priority?

Accepted Answer

Secure and preserve the scene

Answer

Collect all physical evidence immediately

Answer

Interview bystanders

Answer

File the incident report

Question 2

Which type of evidence refers to physical objects found at a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

Real evidence

Answer

Testimonial evidence

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Demonstrative evidence

Answer

Documentary evidence

Question 3

What legal standard must be met for a NYSP trooper to make a warrantless arrest?

Accepted Answer

Probable cause

Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

Preponderance of evidence

Answer

Beyond reasonable doubt

Question 4

Which Miranda right must be read to a suspect before custodial interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Right to remain silent

Answer

Right to a speedy trial

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Right to bail

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Right to confront witnesses

Question 5

What is the chain of custody in evidence handling?

Accepted Answer

The documented record tracking evidence from collection to court

Answer

The list of charges against a suspect

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The order in which witnesses are interviewed

Answer

The sequence of patrol shifts at a crime scene

Question 6

Which of the following is considered trace evidence?

Accepted Answer

Hair and fiber samples

Answer

A written confession

Answer

A surveillance video

Answer

An eyewitness statement