The Bureau of Investigation was later renamed as:

Federal Bureau of Investigation

This is the newest branch of investigative organizations, established in 2002:

Department of Homeland Security

Sir John Fielding was blind and noted for recognizing criminals by their voice.

True Sir John Fielding was known for voice recognition

The second oldest U.S. federal law enforcement organization.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)

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Crim. Investigations

Question	Answer
This group was identified as the very first criminal investigative unit	Bow Street Runners
John Fielding differed from his brother and was noted for:	Voice Recognition
Henry Fielding was recognized for organizing a group of volunteers called:	Thief takers
This person was credited for the creation of detective methods such as working undercover:	Eugene Vidocq
Scotland Yard’s detective branch began in this year:	1842
The London Metropolitan Police was founded by:	Sir Robert Peel
Sherlock Holmes was said to parallel the life of:	Eugene Vidocq
The beginning of the scientific expert era in criminal investigation matters is marked by the toxicologist:	Mathieu Orfila
The second period of investigative history in the United States was:	Scientific Period
The term “criminal investigations” was coined by:	Hans Gross
The oldest Law Enforcement Agency in the United States	United States Marshall Service
U.S. Postal Inspection Service employees were also called:	Surveyors
Captain of Detectives was first created by which agency:	Boston PD
This is the third investigatory agency created, which fell under the Department of Treasury during its inception:	United States Secret Service
The Bureau of Investigation was later renamed as:	Federal Bureau of Investigation
President Nixon began this organization in 1973 within the U.S. Department of Justice:	Drug Enforcement Agency
The first crime lab was created by:	August Vollmer
This is the application of science to law:	Forensics
This is the newest branch of investigative organizations, established in 2002:	Department of Homeland Security
Sir John Fielding organized a small group of unpaid citizen volunteers, referred to as “thief takers"	True. Sir John Fielding
Sir John Fielding was blind and noted for recognizing criminals by their voice.	True Sir John Fielding was known for voice recognition
The Federal Bureau of Narcotics later was renamed ___________________	DEA Drug Enforcement Agency
The U.S. Navy created the ___________________________.	NIS
The ___________ created the AFIS Automated Fingerprint Identification System process.	FBI
NIBIN stands for the National ___________ Ballistics Information Network.	Intergrated
TSA stands for the Transportation _____________ Administration.	Safety
CIA stands for _______ Intelligence Agency.	Central
Deoxyribonucleic acid is otherwise known as ___________.	DNA
___________ science is the application of any science to the law.	Forensics
The FBI’s fingerprint repository became known as the National Bureau of Criminal ________________.	Identification
______________________ instituted the nation’s first municipal crime lab.	August Vollmer
The second oldest U.S. federal law enforcement organization.	U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
The most influential move toward creating a permanent criminal investigation function within municipal law enforcement agencies.	Scotland Yard Detective Branch
The nation’s first policing agency with statewide jurisdiction.	Texas Rangers
The first instance in which DNA was used to solve a criminal matter.	Pitchfork Case
Describes the general process by which any science could be used as a criminal investigation tool.	Criminalistics
An eight-member group that tracked offenders all across England.	Bow Street Runners
A study defined in a book on the effects of various poisons as a cause of death.	Toxicology
Used to immortalize Vidocq in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1887 novel A Study in Scarlet.	Sherlock Holmes
The most influential move toward creating a permanent criminal investigation function within municipal law enforcement agencies.	Scotland Yard Detective Branch
the first officer municipal plainclothes detective of the United States, was appointed by the Chicago Police Department in 1949.	Allan Pinkerton
Seizing property as evidence is an example of:	Criminal Procedural Law
In determining whether a crime has been committed, officers must consider:	Substantive criminal law
In determining whether a crime has been committed, officers must consider:	Statutes
Corpus Delicti	Body of the Crime
Elements of Crime are	Criminal Law
Actus Reus	Act
Mens Rea	Mental State
In traffic violations, only the act itself is required to imply guilt. This is known as:	Strict liability
Both reasonable suspicion and probable cause are established through a legal procedure known as:	Totality of Circumstances
Two of the most important legal standards applied to investigators pursuing evidence or attempting to provide legal proof of a crime are reasonable suspicion and:	Probable Cause
Reasonable suspicion exists when a particular situation would lead an officer to suspect that a crime is being committed or:	Is about to be committed or Has already taken place
The written portion of a warrant is called the:	Affidavit
To justify the need for a warrant, the officer must prepare a:	Statement of Probable Cause
A warrant is generally served as	A Knock warrant
After the search warrant has been executed, the investigator must prepare a search warrant:	Return
A search warrant executed without knocking is called	Surprise warrant
This case was recognized when child pornography was legally seized as evidence upon the delivery of illegal contraband.	US vs Grubbs
This case focused on the imminent threat to public safety by dangerous instrumentalities or hazards:	People vs Duncan
Law enforcement is permitted to search and seize illegal items that they observe in:	Plain view
There is no expectation of privacy in these locations:	Fields
Elements of a crime are outlined by ________________ law.	Criminal
The mental desire for the act to produce a specific outcome is an example of a __________ mental state.	Purposeful
_________ is a mental state of awareness that an act most likely will produce a specific outcome.	Knowing
Committing an act while disregarding its potential to produce a specific outcome is recognized as __________.	Reckless
Committing an act while failing to foresee its potential to produce a specific outcome is considered ________________.	Negligence
When an act itself implies guilt, this is known as ________ liability offenses	Strict
Both reasonable suspicion and probable case are established through a legal procedure known as totality of ____________.	Circumstances
The written portion of a warrant is the _____________.	Affidavit
Coercion or trickery on the part of an officer to gain consent is also referred to as ________.	Deceptive consent
Blood, fingerprints, soil, and firearms are examples of:	Physical Evidence
Statements are considered this type of evidence:	Testimonial Evidence
Maps, notes, and sketches are example of this type of evidence:	Documentary Evidence
Maps, notes, and sketches are example of this type of evidence:	Crime Scene Photographer, Police Officer and Dispatcher
The acronym C.I.A. stands for crime, identification, and:	Crime. Identification. Association.
This case has either been reported a year or more after it occurred or has been investigated for at least a year with no leads:	Cold
Warm cases are considered to have ―fresh‖ evidence or:	Smoking Gun Evidence
This term stands for the proof of criminal conduct:	Corpus Delicti
The first stage in the investigative process is the:	Crime Detection
The second stage in the investigative process is	Preliminary Investigation
The third stage in the investigative process is:	Follow up investigation
The fourth stage in the investigative process is:	Case preparation/prosecution
The most important aspect for the responding officer is the preservation of:	Evidence
This type of evidence is easily perishable or destroyed:	Transient Evidence
When investigators arrive at a crime scene, their first step should be to:	Talk to the first responder
Two separate investigative roles can take place. One is the principal investigator and the other is the:	Lead investigator
Based on information obtained from witnesses, victims, and other persons previously interviewed, what should still occur?	Reassessment of the crime scene
The inner area of a crime scene is also known as the:	Peripheral
The location in which investigators can store equipment or gather so as to not disrupt evidence is considered the:	Staging Area
Crime scene photography is also known as:	Forensic Photography
Criminal ____________ are the specialists of the investigative process	investigators
The communications person who receives incoming initial reports of criminal activity is called the ___________.	Dispatcher
The acronym used to recognize the goals and objectives of the criminal investigation process is _________.	CIA
A case where the offender is still at or very near the crime scene when the investigative process begins is known as a ______ case.	Hot
When a suspect has fled the scene but the scene still contains fresh or smoking gun evidence, this is considered a ______ case.	Warm
The ________ _________ is considered proof of the criminal conduct.	Corpus Delicti
The ________ crime detection is reported by citizen complaints.	Reactive
When a sting operation is being used, police are taking a ________ crime detection stance.	Proactive
Crime scene investigation is also known as ______.	C.S.I.
Evidence that is easily perishable or destroyed is also called _________	Transient Evidence
Where the specific time, place, location, and subject matter of each photo taken at a crime scene is recorded.	Photo Log
Provides documentation that would allow anyone to return to the crime scene and determine the exact location and position of each piece of physical evidence.	Crime Scene Sketch
This type of evidence includes objects that are undetectable with the unaided eye:	Trace Evidence
Identification of items such as handguns, rifles, and ammunition are considered:	Firearm and weapons evidence
Evidence that includes items such as paper, electronics, and passports is considered:	Documents Evidence
This type of characteristic is considered the definition of what evidence has in common:	Class
This type of characteristic is considered the definition of what evidence has in common:	Identification
This exchange principle shows that every contact leaves a trace:	Locard's
When a piece of evidence is unknown, it is referred to as:	Questioned Evidence
A written record that documents the handling of any physical evidence is called:	Chain of Custody
ALS stands for	Alternate Light Source
Friction ridges that resemble rolling hills, without defining the center	An Arch
Well-defined center or core formed by friction ridges of tightly wound loops	Loop
A series of round friction ridges, graduating from small to large	A whorl
Of greatest value to investigators, unique impressions are called:	Friction ridges
A bullet involved in a crime scene is normally tested in a(n):	Recovery Tank
This term refers to the propensity to be lost through evaporation:	Volatility
Patterns of blood stains are known as:	Splatters
This type of blood spatter results when blood is forced in the opposite direction to a bullet entering the body.	Backward
Blood that is projected from wounds where bullets exit the body produce this type of spatter:	Forward
________ evidence is produced by plants and trees.	Botanical
Sections of glass can be examined for Wallner lines or rib ______.	Marks
________ fractures form a spoke-like pattern.	Radial
Abrasive evidence is either natural or _______.	Synthetic
To authenticate a signature, a __________ comparison is usually completed.	Handwriting
An original sample of handwriting from a known source such as a suspect or victim is considered an __________.	Exemplar
VSC stands for video ________ comparator.	spectral
The ______ of origin is the approximate location within the crime scene where the bleeding injury took place.	point
Forensic __________ is concern with the classification and individualization of criminal evidence relating to human teeth and bite marks.	Odontology
Dental features unique to each individual are considered a dental __________.	Fingerprint
The specific length, size, and patterns of friction ridges, which differ among all persons.	Minutiae
Prints visible to the unaided eye and results from the transfer to a surface of some foreign substance that has contaminated the fingers.	Visible prints
Prints created when pressure is applied by the finger to a soft surface.	Plastic prints
Uncontaminated materials obtained from the same origin as that of crime scene evidence physically contaminated at the time the crime was committed.	Control Sample
Samples taken from sources, usually individuals, that were not involved in the criminal activity being investigated but were lawfully present at the crime scene.	Elimination Sample
The goal of this interview technique is to obtain insights and observations from persons who may have personally witnessed or gained knowledge about criminal matters under investigation.	Interview
This process aims to determine the guilt or innocence of persons suspected of involvement in criminal activities.	Interrogation
This type of witness is easily recognized because they eagerly present themselves to known investigators who can provide information regarding the crime.	Friendly witness
This type of witness is normally cooperative; however, they provide limited information:	Neutral witness
This type of witness does not cooperate with the investigator and will avoid investigators who approach them for an interview.	Hostile witness
This type of interview incorporates scientific research findings on memory recall.	Cognitive Interview
When an officer transports a witness to a close-by location that is considered a crime scene where a suspect might be, this is considered to be a:	Showup
Inferences regarding the suspect’s guilt during the interrogation process are called:	Admissions
These are verbal and/or written statements in which a person states that they are guilty of a particular criminal act:	Confessions
NLP stands for	Neuro linguistic programming
The human lie detector method is known as	Behavioral analysis interview
The analysis of Body Movement is	Kinecis Analysis
CQT is?	Controlled Questioning Technique
Miranda warnings are to protect a person’s rights under which amendment:	Fifth
Research suggests that four out of five suspects eventually will waive these rights:	Miranda Rights
This type of examination is often used during the investigative process to exclude innocent suspects, obtain confessions, and/or verify the credibility of a person.	Polygraph Exam
Baiting a suspect can include	Questions, Props, Statements
Visual persons will respond to an investigator in words that use sight descriptions. This pattern is recognized as:	Speech
The Reid Nine-Step Technique enables the investigators to provide the suspect with a moral excuse for committing a crime without being morally judgmental during this phase:	Theme development
During this step of the Reid Nine-Step Technique, the suspect reduces verbal resistance with body language that can include tears, looking on the floor, or covering one’s face:	Submission
__________ accounts have led to more convictions in the United States than any other type of evidence.	Eyewitness
Criminal events that are extremely shocking or unexpected to the eyewitness may cause ________ ______.	Flashbulb memory
From a legal standpoint, testimony of witnesses must be deemed ______ ________.	Mentally Competent
Regardless of competence, a witness’s _______ may be called into question based on perceived limitations due to age-related or physical factors.	Credibility
CI stands for	Cognitive Interviewing
Investigators should begin with ______ ________ questions.	Open Ended
_____ witnesses are not cooperative and do not go out of their way to provide information.	Neutral
______ witnesses are the most forthcoming of witnesses and want to provide information to investigators.	Friendly
________ witnesses want nothing to do with providing information to investigators.	Hostile
An __________ is designed to determine innocence or guilt	Interrogation
The first step in the report writing process is:	Collecting field notes
The 5 W's include	Who What When Where and Why
Victims, witnesses, and emergency personnel consist of the:	Who
Physical location of a suspect focuses on:	Where
An officer who focuses on the ―when‖ of a crime develops a:	Timeline
MO stands for	Modus Operandi
Good note taking is grounded in an investigator’s:	Attention to Detail
When officers take statements, they tend to use:	Abbreviations
In recording field notes, officers should use a consistent:	Format
This provides a permanent record of an investigative activity:	Field notes
Most reports begin with a	Fact sheet
In most cases, immediately following a face sheet is the:	Continuation
Most reports use the language in	First Person
A missing persons report generally requires this number of hours before a report can be taken:	24
One type of report classification is:	Closed
If an incident report is filed, and the case remains active, more information can be added to the case file in the form of a(n):	Supplemental Report
MDT stands for	Mobile Data Terminal
FACCCT is an acronym for the detail listed within the:	Incident Report
Incident reports assist with identifying, apprehending, and:	Prosecuting Criminals
DAR	Digital Audio Recorder
Officers typically use abbreviations and ___________ sentences.	Abbreviated Sentences
. ________ reports provide a permanent record of an investigation.	Incident or Crime
Most reports begin with a _____ sheet.	Fact
Information that can be used for achieving investigative goals is:	Leads
NCIC	National Crime Information Center
This type of evidence is favorable to the defendant:	Exculpatory
First stage of a trial	Jury selection
Jurors who for any reason are unable to judge the evidence fairly will not be able to sit on the jury, and this is known as:	Challenge for Cause
The first appearance for a defendant is the	Adjudication
If the crime is a felony, the next appearance date is called:	Preliminary hearing
The questioning of a witness by the party who called them to trial is called:	Direct examination
These are the next principal form of evidence in a trial:	Exhibits
An agreement between the parties that certain facts exist and are not in dispute are called:	Stipulations
Police misconduct when referring to a violation of police department rules and regulations is:	Procedural
Police misconduct when referring to a violation of state and federal laws as well as violating a citizen’s rights is considered:	Criminal
The success of an Officer's Testimony	Appearance, Posture, Gesture
Law enforcement officials are professionals; therefore, this is considered of utmost importance:	Ethical Standards
The rate at which an investigator speaks may affect the jury’s perception of his:	Credibility
An investigator who is testifying should be looking directly at this person first:	Attorney
The bedrock of the American judicial process is the witnesses in trial and their level of:	Honesty
When the jury reaches a verdict and signs the verdict forms, they go to the:	Judge
There are several ways to offer evidence into court. Your text identifies this amount:	4
The main purpose of this type of testimony is to gain favorable facts from the witness or to impeach the witness’s credibility:	Cross examination
During opening statements, this person has the burden of proof:	Prosecutor
Once the jurors are seated, the _____ gives the jury preliminary instructions on the law.	Judge
When the judge determines at the preliminary hearing that there is sufficient evidence to believe the defendant committed the crime, the defendant is ______ over for trial.	Bound
Once law enforcement has concluded investigation into a criminal matter, the investigator determines whether there is enough _______ to file for criminal charges.	Evidence
The ______ _______ attorney is a well-versed attorney with years of experience throughout several types of court systems.	Filing district
After a judge explains the preliminary instructions, the prosecutor and defense attorney give their _____ ______.	Opening statements
Once opening statements are presented, the prosecutor who has the burden of proving his allegations begins his ____ ___ _____.	Case in chief
If a judge takes ______ _______ of a fact, the fact is assumed true and admitted as evidence.	Judicial notice
The prosecution and defense will finally rest their case and proceed to _____ _______.	closing arguments
Information that can be used for achieving investigative goals is:	Leads
This is a time-consuming and resourceful way of gathering information during a follow-up investigation:	Surveillance
Another name for an assignment is a(n):	Operative
The object of a surveillance activity is called the:	Target
After a recon is conducted, all available information should be placed into this type of plan:	Surveillance
Investigators must always be aware of the subject’s efforts to uncover surveillance operations through:	Countersurveillance
This is a person used to divert the investigator from the subject under surveillance.	Decoy
This is an individual whose function is to detect surveillance measures directed toward the target:	Convoy
This is also known as electronic eavesdropping:	wiretapping
CIs are known as	Confidential Informant
This is used as a last resort:	Undercover Operation
This type of operation is a specialized form of undercover operation that involves enticing offenders to commit crime in front of undercover operatives:	Sting
When a witness views a series of photos to identify a suspect, this process is called a:	Lineup
This type of intelligence is used to develop a long-term big picture of a particular crime type pattern and primarily seeks to gather intelligence:	Strategic
This type of intelligence is used to identify and solve an immediate crime or security problem.	Tactical
This type of intelligence is the gathering of information derived from known specific pieces of evidence that may lead to discovery of other items.	Evidential
This type of evidence focuses on specific large-scale criminal activities over an extended period of time for gathering more detailed information on specific criminal activities, suspects, and their targets.	Operational
This is considered a clearinghouse to store, coordinate, analyze, and disseminate intelligence information:	Fusion Center
This uses the GPS methodology to predict the likely location of an offender’s base of operation:	Geoprofiling
As a result of a 1993 civil case, this test was created:	Daubert
Application of Science to Law	Forensics
This test determines whether a specific forensic science will be allowed in the courtroom.	Frye
This research branch of forensic science as applied through the U.S. Department of Justice focuses on the detection and identification of poisonous substances:	General Toxicology
This research branch of forensic science as applied through the U.S. Department of Justice focuses on examining hair, fibers, paint, glass, and other evidence:	Trace Evidence
This research branch of forensic science as applied through the U.S. Department of Justice focuses on examining prints left by the human body:	Impression Evidence
This research branch of forensic science as applied through the U.S. Department of Justice focuses on the analysis of drugs including alcohol:	controlled substances
Currently there is approximately this number of publicly organized and funded crime labs that operate within the United States:	400
This type of test/analysis conducted by the crime lab focuses on chemical reagents that are applied to the suspected evidence:	color
This study focuses on the effects, both physical and behavioral, that poisons have on the body:	Toxicity
This lab analyzes blood stains and performs blood testing:	Serology
Lab exams for suspected arson fires focus primarily on identifying:	Accelerants
The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network is operated by:	ATF
DNA is said to be a person’s genetic:	Fingerprint
PCR, the method of choice in a crime lab focusing on DNA, is better known as polymerase chain:	Reaction
The DNA database is:	CODIS Combined D.N.A. Index System
IP as it relates to DNA testing to prove the innocence of someone stands for:	Innocence Project
The manner of death is classified as:	Natural

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