CJO3 EOC Review

2014-2015

Unit 5 – SearchingO 24.14 – Identify different search

methods

What are some examples of acceptable search patterns?

OStrip/Line OGridOSpiralOCircleOQuadrant/Zone

How is a strip/line search conducted?

OThe area is partitioned into lines or narrow strips

OInvestigators move up and down the lines/strips as though they are mowing a lawn

How is a grid search conducted?

OThe same way as a strip/line search, but crisscrossed.

How is a spiral search conducted?

OInvestigators follow an inward or outward spiral

OLike the yellow brick road

How is a circle search conducted?

OInvestigators begin at the center of an area and spread out in ever-widening concentric circles

OA wooden stake with a long rope is driven into the ground at the center of the area and knots are tied in the rope at regular intervals

How is a quadrant/zone search conducted?

OThe area is divided into quadrants or zones

OInvestigators search one area at a time or are assigned to a specific quadrant/zone

What is the result of evidence being changed or contaminated during a

search?

OIt will be inadmissible in court

What is the “elephant-in-a-matchbox” doctrine?

OA law requiring that searchers consider the probable size and shape of evidence they seek.

How does ignoring the “elephant-in-a-matchbox” doctrine affect an

investigation?

OWasted resourcesODestruction of potential evidence

OFourth amendment violations

OInadmissibility of evidence

Why are there limitations, set forth by the law, on searches?

OTo protect the rights of all citizens and to ensure due process

Whose permission must be obtained in order to search a dead body?

OThe coroner/medical examiner

Prior to any crime scene search, what must be established?

OThat…OA) No search warrant is

requiredOB) A search warrant has

been obtained, OROC) Consent to search has

been obtained

In what sequence should you search?

O1) FloorsO2) WallsO3) Ceiling