Question 1

According to the textbook, the primary goal of every investigation is _____.&#10;A) to find the truth and let the facts prove or disprove any allegations&#10;B) to identify a suspect and make an arrest&#10;C) to make the public feel safe&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The textbook states that the primary goal of every investigation is to find the truth and let the facts prove or disprove any allegations. This includes identifying suspects and making arrests, but the overarching goal is to uncover the truth. Making the public feel safe is also important, but it is not the primary goal of an investigation.

Question 2

When detectives conduct their ____, they are gathering information to determine the scope of the investigation.&#10;A) initial survey&#10;B) offense report&#10;C) method of inquiry&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The initial survey is the first step in a detective's investigation, during which they gather basic information about the crime and evaluate the scope of the investigation. This includes identifying potential witnesses, collecting initial evidence, and formulating a plan for moving forward. Offense reports and methods of inquiry may be used later in the investigation, but they are not specifically related to the initial gathering of information.

Question 3

When we say that detectives will rely on the scientific method of inquiry, we mean that _____.&#10;A) data will be gathered by individuals wearing latex gloves&#10;B) data will be collected through observing, analyzing physical evidence, formulating theories, and then testing those theories&#10;C) data will be collected by forensic scientists&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The scientific method of inquiry involves observing, analyzing physical evidence, formulating theories, and then testing those theories. This process is what detectives use to solve crimes. A and C are both aspects of the scientific method, but they alone do not fully encompass the entire process. D is incorrect because detectives do use the scientific method of inquiry.

Question 4

According to the textbook, a successful investigative strategy includes a plan that involves _____.&#10;A) prioritizing leads&#10;B) getting answers quickly&#10;C) making a quick arrest&#10;D) keeping the media fully informed

Accepted Answer

Prioritizing leads is an important part of a successful investigative strategy as it allows investigators to focus their resources on the most promising avenues for solving the case. Getting answers quickly, making a quick arrest, and keeping the media fully informed may be components of an investigative strategy, but they are not necessarily indicative of a successful one.

Question 5

The goal of an interview is to _____.&#10;A) develop additional suspects&#10;B) develop leads&#10;C) eliminate improbable suspects&#10;D) All of the above&#10;

Accepted Answer

During an interview, investigators aim to gather information that can help them in various aspects of their investigation. This includes developing additional suspects by obtaining names or descriptions of potential persons of interest, developing leads by uncovering new information or evidence that can direct the course of the investigation, and eliminating improbable suspects by confirming alibis or establishing that certain individuals could not have been involved in the crime. Therefore, interviews serve multiple purposes in the investigative process.

Question 6

The initial survey is a walkthrough of the crime scene that assists in determining the scope of the investigation.

Accepted Answer

The initial survey of the crime scene is indeed a walkthrough that helps investigators determine the scope of the investigation, including identifying potential evidence, witnesses, and potential suspects.

Question 7

Throughout the entire investigation, officers and detectives will rely on their guts, or more specifically their highly trained sense of intuition.

Accepted Answer

Officers and detectives rely on evidence and facts, not just their intuition, throughout the investigation process. While intuition can be helpful, it is not the sole factor in solving a case.

Deck 6: Homicide or Suicide