Asis Pci Exam

Front 1

A commonly accepted definition of ______________ is a systematic and thorough examination or inquiry into something or someone (the collection of facts and information) and the recording of that examination in a report (Dempsey, 1996, p. 3.).

Back 1

investigation

Front 2

Five attributes characterize an effective and reliable investigation:__________, _________, _________, _________, & ________.

Back 2

objectivity, thoroughness, relevance, accuracy, and timeliness.

(OTRAT)

Front 3

_____________ : The credibility of a source, whether human, physical or electronic evidence, or the result of observation or surveillance.

Back 3

Accuracy

Front 4

___________ : Following all relevant leads to their logical conclusion and focusing on corroboration of all key investigative findings.

Back 4

Throroughness

Front 5

___________ : Effectively determining the relevance of information, considering an adequate spectrum and depth of details without gathering so much data as to confuse the facts of the case and bog down the investigation or possibly even obscure the truth.

Back 5

Relevance

Front 6

___________ : Remaining objective and focusing on the use of a rational investigative hypothesis while carefully avoiding the interjection of prejudgement.

Back 6

Objectivity

Front 7

__________ : The ability to complete an investigation quickly, buy not too quickly, and to resist pressure by outside forces to inappropriately either rush or stall a case, thereby damaging the quality of the resolution.

Back 7

Timeliness

Front 8

Modern-stlye police departments did not appear until the _____ century in ___________ and early _____ century in _____________.

Back 8

14th, France, 19th, England.

Front 9

In investigations, it is important to:

-open an investigation _________________

-complete an investigation ______________, and

-avoid closing an investigation _________________.

Back 9

-as soon as possible

-as quickly as possible

-prematurely

Front 10

The primary purpose of a private sector security organization, however, is to ____________________.

Back 10

protect the interests of the employing enterprise.

Front 11

The value of private sector investigative capabilities is frequently measured in terms of ___________, ___________, and __________.

Back 11

recovery, restitution, and risk reduction.

Front 12

Managing investigations entails basic functions of: _________, _________, _________, _________, and _________.

Back 12

planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling.

(PODCC)