In securing a crime scene, what are the most important steps taken by responding officers?

What will be an ideal response?


The area to be declared a crime scene must be defined. Backup should be requested to help restrict access to the defined crime scene and to control onlookers. The interior of the crime scene area should be cleared. Record actions previously taken at the scene. Restrict access to the scene.

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Even with a medical emergency or a crime in progress, it is always a good idea to obtain a warrant before conducting any type of search for criminal evidence

a. True b. False

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The Customs and Border Protection agency focuses almost exclusively on the nation's borders

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the case of Williams v. Florida, the Supreme Court ruled that:

A) juries must have at least 12 members. B) juries can be as small as 6 members. C) juries must be unanimous in misdemeanor trials. D) juries must be unanimous in civil trials. E) juries must be representative of the community.

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A disadvantage in using glass tops is they have to be cleaned with glass cleaner after every meal and the cleaner might be offensive to some guests.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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