Police Test Police Test Evidence and Investigation 2

Question 1

Which type of fingerprint is left on a surface by natural oils and perspiration from the skin?

Accepted Answer

Latent print

Answer

Latent fingerprints are invisible deposits of oils and sweat that must be developed using powder, chemicals, or other techniques.

Question 2

The Miranda warning must be given before questioning when a suspect is:

Accepted Answer

In custody and subject to interrogation

Answer

Miranda warnings are required when a suspect is both in custody and subject to interrogation by law enforcement.

Question 3

A 'consent search' is valid when:

Accepted Answer

A voluntary and knowing consent is given by a person with authority over the area

Answer

A valid consent search requires voluntary, knowing consent from someone with actual or apparent authority over the place to be searched.

Question 4

When interviewing a witness to a crime, officers should generally:

Accepted Answer

Allow the witness to provide a free narrative before asking focused questions

Answer

Allowing a free narrative first minimizes contamination and captures details the witness considers important before focused questioning.

Question 5

Physical evidence found at a crime scene that links a suspect to the crime is called:

Accepted Answer

Associative evidence

Answer

Associative evidence (also called linking evidence) connects a suspect, victim, or tool to a specific crime scene.

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