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Analyze the importance of evidence in criminal investigations
Assessment Strategies
by critiquing two case studies
Criteria
you defend yourself from a simulated accusation where the accuser has no evidence
case study includes one where the evidence chain was in place
case study includes one where the evidence is not in place
you articulate the principles of evidence collection
you apply the rules of evidence
you describe the various types of physical evidence
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Process a crime scene
Assessment Strategies
by processing a mock crime scene
Criteria
you evaluate current legal ramifications of crime scene searches
you discuss the upcoming search with personnel
you select, when feasible, person-in-charge prior to arriving on scene
you control the scene and keep out unauthorized persons
you make a careful approach of the scene
you secure and protect the scene
you initiate a preliminary survey
you conduct a final survey
you release the scene only after the final survey
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Handle evidentiary items
Assessment Strategies
by handling simulated evidence from a mock crime scene
Criteria
you take control of the scene on arrival
you mark evidence location on diagram / sketch
you ensure that the evidence or container is initialed by the investigator collecting the evidence
you seal all evidence containers at the crime scene
you do not handle items excessively
you do not guess on packaging requirements - different types of evidence can necessitates different containers
you always wear gloves
you allow wet or damp evidence to dry before sealing
you assume that any relatively smooth area that your gloves touch will destroy identifiable latent prints
you avoid unnecessary writing of marking on surfaces to be processed for latent prints
you use a pencil for marking porous items
you avoid taping or sticking labels on the surfaces to be processed for latent prints
you maintain a chain of custody form
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Document a crime scene
Assessment Strategies
by documenting a mock crime scene
by sketching a mock crime scene
Criteria
you prepare a narrative description
you do not permit the narrative to degenerate into a sporadic and unorganized attempt to recover physical evidence
you document first - collect second (under most circumstances)
you begin photography as soon as possible
you ensure a progression of overall, medium and close-up photos is established
you use a photographic log, a scale when needed, and take photos from eye-level
you prepare a diagram or sketch of the scene
you represent the scene in a "general to specific" scheme
you make a rough sketch (normally not to scale) to use as a model for a finished sketch
the rough sketch includes specific location
the rough sketch date, time, case identifier, and preparer
the rough sketch weather and lighting conditions
the rough sketch scale or scale disclaimer (as appropriate)
the rough sketch compass orientation
the rough sketch evidence locations
the rough sketch measurements
the rough sketch a key or legend
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Outline the unique investigative issues for crimes against life
Assessment Strategies
by creating an outline
Criteria
outline includes a description of the factors required to determine whether a crime was committed (where is victim, is death accidental, natural causes, or intentional)
outline includes a description of the unique physical evidence in crimes against life (victim as physical evidence, method, means, manner)
outline includes a description of the appropriate procedures for death investigation (the roles of law enforcement, coroner, scene management and release, autopsy, death notification)
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Investigate a death
Assessment Strategies
by investigating a simulated death in class
by writing a report that analyzes the steps and processes in a actual death investigation on
Criteria
you determine if a crime has been committed
you identify the evidence
you collect the evidence
you preserve the evidence
report includes a determination of whether a crime was committed in a simulated death in class
report includes a description of how the evidence was identified
report includes a description of how the evidence was collected
report includes a description of how the evidence was preserved
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Assist a crime victim
Assessment Strategies
by assisting a person role-playing the victim of a crime in class
Criteria
you define victimization
you explain the various reactions and injuries from victimization
you explain an officer's initial response in contacting crime victims
you assess the medical and safety needs
you demonstrate a professional response when assisting crime victims (professional communication, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, empathy, respect, dignity).
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Apply the Wisconsin Statutes (Chap 950) to victims and witnesses of a crime
Assessment Strategies
by coming to the scene of a simulated crime and interacting with victims
by coming to the scene of a simulated crime and interacting with witnesses
Criteria
your application of statute 950 includes the explanation of the rights of victims of crime
your application of statute 950 accounts for the dentification of the process and remedies for violation of victim rights
your application of statute 950 includes a demonstration of appropriate law enforcement response to victims in simulated a exercise
your application of statute 950 includes the explanation of the rights witnesses of crime
your application of statute 950 includes a demonstration of appropriate law enforcement response to witnesses in simulated a exercise
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Interview a victim, child and adult
Assessment Strategies
by interviewing a person role-playing an adult victim of a crime in class
by interviewing a person role-playing a child victim of a crime in class
Criteria
you identify issues of victimization as applicable to the interview
you demonstrate interviewing a variety of victims in simulated exercise (Alzheimer, children, developmentally challenged, different ethnicity then officer)
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Analyze the role of law enforcement in responding to domestic abuse
Assessment Strategies
by responding to a class discussion on domestic abuse
Criteria
you define domestic abuse and the elements requiring arrest (968.075)
you explain the unique offender/victim relationship in domestic violence situations (Include information on elder abuse, implications for child abuse, and same sex relationships)
you describe the power differential and its effect on the offender/victim relationship (Include information on police officer domestic abuse and on recantation)
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Intervene and apply appropriate investigative strategies in domestic abuse situations
Assessment Strategies
by responding in a domestic abuse role-play
Criteria
you control a crisis situation
you defuse an escalating situation
you intervene when necessary
you apply appropriate investigative strategies.
you explain to those at the scene procedures and notification from a DV arrest (72-hour no contact, restraining orders, no contact order, full faith and credit).
you identify multidisciplinary resources available to assist persons involved
you identify related crimes (harassment, stalking).
you assess risk for a victim
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Analyze the role of law enforcement in responding to sexual abuse
Assessment Strategies
by responding to a class discussion on sexual abuse
Criteria
you define sexual abuse and the elements requiring arrest (940.225).
you describe unique dynamics of sensitive crime victimization. (Include date rape and statutory rape situations, other victim/offender relationships.)
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Demonstrate investigative techniques in a simulated sexual assault case
Assessment Strategies
by responding in a sexual abuse role-play
Criteria
you identify the unique obstacles to interviewing a sexual assault victim (includes victimization issues as well as rape drugs or AODA issues)
you demonstrate appropriate interviewing techniques for sexual assault victims
you identify what physical evidence should be collected and what limitations exist on physical evidence collection
you explain the implementation of the forensic medical exam and the proper use of the sexual assault evidence kit (for victims and suspects)
you describe importance of corroborative statements
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Identify other resources that can assist in sexual assault cases (eg, Probation and Parole, Registered Sex Offender database, Behavioral Unit FBI, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) nurses, Rape Crisis centers)
Assessment Strategies
by responding to a class discussion on other resources that can be utilized in assist the victims of sexual abuse
Criteria
you identify other resources that can assist in sexual assault cases (e.g., Probation and Parole, Registered Sex Offender database, Behavioral Unit FBI, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) nurses, Rape Crisis centers)