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A police officer is responding to a call in which the robbers have just left the scene. When the officer arrives at the scene, he determines that the scene is safe and no one is injured.
  What should the officer do as soon as possible?
 
  A) A thorough crime scene search for possible evidence should be conducted.
  B) A careful examination of the point of entry, the pathway to the victim, any objects that may have been touched, and the point of exit should be searched for possible fingerprints.
  C) Brief witness/victim interviews should be conducted so that a flash description of suspects and suspect vehicles can be broadcast.
  D) All witnesses should be extensively interviewed and written statements should be obtained from all who were involved.

Question 2

A police officer is dispatched to a bank robbery. The first officer arrives at the scene and cannot determine whether or not a crime is still in progress. No backup has yet arrived.
  What should the first officer do next?
 
  A) She should carefully enter the bank.
  B) She should sweep the exterior of the building and if nothing appears suspicious, she should enter the building.
  C) She should wait for SWAT to arrive, knowing that the wait may be at least 45-60 minutes.
  D) She should wait for backup, then carefully enter the building with at least one other officer.



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Answer: C

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Answer: D





 

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