Deck 6: Homicide or Suicide

Question 1

According to the textbook, the primary goal of every investigation is _____.

A) to find the truth and let the facts prove or disprove any allegations
B) to identify a suspect and make an arrest
C) to make the public feel safe
D) None of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When detectives conduct their ____, they are gathering information to determine the scope of the investigation.

A) initial survey
B) offense report
C) method of inquiry
D) None of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

When we say that detectives will rely on the scientific method of inquiry, we mean that _____.

A) data will be gathered by individuals wearing latex gloves
B) data will be collected through observing, analyzing physical evidence, formulating theories, and then testing those theories
C) data will be collected by forensic scientists
D) None of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to the textbook, a successful investigative strategy includes a plan that involves _____.

A) prioritizing leads
B) getting answers quickly
C) making a quick arrest
D) keeping the media fully informed

Question 5

The goal of an interview is to _____.

A) develop additional suspects
B) develop leads
C) eliminate improbable suspects
D) All of the above

Question 6

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

Question 7

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