Unnecessary or improper entry into a crime scene may destroy or even contaminate potential evidence that can be used to solve a crime. Identify four purposes and reasons why the first responding officer is able to enter the crime scene

What will be an ideal response?


The initial entrance onto a crime scene serves for purposes: determining if a crime has been committed, to help the victims, to apprehend a perpetrator, and to secure the crime scene. Since they are the first responder they must be prepared to initiate a preliminary investigation until they are relieved by superior officers.

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a. True b. False

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A. competence and friendliness B. knowledge and experience C. competence and experience D. knowledge and friendliness

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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