Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary responsibilities for an identification unit with respect to photography?&#10;A) Photographing prisoners&#10;B) Photographing deceased persons in homicide cases&#10;C) Reproducing checks and documents by photogenic methods&#10;D) Photographing potential witness lineups

Accepted Answer

The primary responsibilities of an identification unit typically include photographing prisoners, deceased persons in homicide cases, and reproducing checks and documents. Photographing potential witness lineups is not usually a responsibility of the identification unit; it is more related to investigative procedures handled by detectives or officers working on a case.

Question 2

Any digital camera capable of producing ___________ megapixel or better photos can be used for mug shots.&#10;A) Two&#10;B) Five&#10;C) Ten&#10;D) Twenty

Accepted Answer

A digital camera capable of producing five megapixel or better photos is sufficient for mug shots as it provides enough detail for identification purposes. Higher megapixels may be necessary in other photography applications, but for mug shots, five megapixels is enough. A camera with two megapixels may not produce clear enough images for identification, while a camera with ten or twenty megapixels may be overkill and unnecessarily expensive.

Question 3

This type of surveillance is an attempt to prevent criminal activity by displaying a camera to public view.&#10;A) Unconcealed&#10;B) Covert&#10;C) Explicit&#10;D) Overt

Accepted Answer

Overt surveillance is when a camera or other form of surveillance is displayed to the public as a means of deterring criminal activity. The fact that the surveillance is visible is intended to discourage individuals from engaging in illegal behavior.

Question 4

Recent research has indicated that success of camera surveillance is dependent on how well:&#10;A) The camera was monitored by police&#10;B) The camera was mounted in a high traffic area&#10;C) Criminal activity was spotted&#10;D) The camera was serviced by technicians

Accepted Answer

The success of camera surveillance largely depends on active monitoring by police, as it allows for real-time response to criminal activities.

Question 5

Arial aircraft equipped with cameras are known as:&#10;A) Pistol planes&#10;B) Drones&#10;C) Arial Photographic Enlargement Spectrums (A.P.E.S.)&#10;D) Flying spoons

Accepted Answer

Arial aircraft equipped with cameras are commonly known as drones. Choices A, C, and D are not commonly used names for this type of aircraft.

Question 6

The main goal of covert photography is:&#10;A) To allow the potential criminal to know you are monitoring the area&#10;B) To apprehend a criminal as quickly as possible&#10;C) To slowly build a case against a criminal enterprise&#10;D) To gather evidence without being observed doing so

Accepted Answer

The main goal of covert photography is to gather evidence without being observed doing so. This allows for the collection of incriminating evidence that can be used in a court of law, without alerting the potential criminal and giving them the opportunity to destroy evidence or flee the scene.

Question 7

Police use which light amplification process when limited or no light is available for recording?&#10;A) Refractive photography&#10;B) Endoscopic photography&#10;C) Glimmer shot photography&#10;D) Night vision

Accepted Answer

Police use night vision technology in order to record in low or no light situations. This technology amplifies existing light sources, allowing officers to see in the dark. Choices A and B are not related to light amplification, and choice C is not a recognized photography technique.

Question 8

Using infrared in surveillance has the same disadvantage as using night-vision devices.

Accepted Answer

Both infrared surveillance and night-vision devices rely on available light (infrared or ambient light) to function, making them less effective in completely dark environments without any light source.

Question 9

It is impossible to photograph fingerprints on a mirror due to the reflective properties of the mirror.

Accepted Answer

It is possible to photograph fingerprints on a mirror by using various photographic techniques such as oblique lighting or using specialized fingerprint powders which adhere to the ridges of the print.

Question 10

Fingerprints found on glass should always be photographed before applying powder to them.

Accepted Answer

Photographing fingerprints on glass before applying powder ensures that the original pattern and details of the print are preserved. If powder is applied first, it may alter or obscure certain features of the print, making it more difficult to identify later on.

Question 11

Filters are not needed when fingerprints are photographed on colored surfaces.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

For courtroom exhibits, fingerprints taken from colored objects should depict a black fingerprint on a solid white background.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 11: Identification and Surveillance Photography