TCOLE Criminal Investigations 2

Question 1

What does AFIS stand for in law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Automated Fingerprint Identification System

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Advanced Forensic Investigation System

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Agency Field Investigation Service

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Arrested Felon Information Storage

Question 2

When packaging biological evidence at a crime scene, officers should:

Accepted Answer

Allow items to air-dry before packaging them in paper bags

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Use airtight plastic bags to prevent outside contamination

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Freeze all biological samples immediately at the scene

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Package all biological items together in a single container

Question 3

A 'dying declaration' is admissible as a hearsay exception when:

Accepted Answer

The declarant believed death was imminent when making the statement

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The statement was witnessed by at least two sworn officers

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The declarant died within 24 hours of making the statement

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The statement was captured on a recording device

Question 4

What is a suspect's 'modus operandi' (MO)?

Accepted Answer

Their characteristic method of committing crimes

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Their official criminal history record

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Their legal right to remain silent during questioning

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Their documented psychological profile

Question 5

The cognitive interview technique is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Help eyewitnesses recall information more accurately and completely

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Confront suspects with physical evidence during interrogation

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Assess whether a suspect is being deceptive

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Speed up the formal interview process

Question 6

Which of the following is the key requirement for a valid consent search in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Consent must be given voluntarily and freely by a person with authority over the area

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Consent must be documented in writing to be legally valid

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Officers must explicitly inform the person they have the right to refuse

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Consent must be witnessed by a second law enforcement officer

Question 7

Under Texas law, what is the statute of limitations for murder?

Accepted Answer

There is no statute of limitations for murder

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10 years from the date of the offense

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5 years from the date the crime is discovered

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20 years from the date of the offense