Question 1

_______________________ is considered most responsible for raising firearms identification to a science and for perfecting the bullet comparison microscope?

Accepted Answer

Calvin Goddard is considered the most responsible for raising firearms identification to a science and for perfecting the bullet comparison microscope. He founded the Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory in Chicago and made significant contributions to the field of forensic ballistics.

Question 2

In 1913,Professor Balthazard published an article on firearms identification in which he noted that the firing pin,extractor,and ejector all leave marks on cartridges,and that they vary among weapons.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes Professor Balthazard's observations in his 1913 article on firearms identification.

Question 3

The Metropolitan Police act was enacted in 1829,the first time it was introduced in England's Parliament.

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The answer of The Metropolitan Police act was enacted in...

Question 4

Criminalistics draws from diverse disciplines,such as geology,physics,chemistry,biology,and mathematics,to study physical evidence related to crime.

Accepted Answer

Criminalistics, also known as forensic science, is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates knowledge and techniques from various scientific fields to analyze physical evidence in criminal investigations. These can include geology to examine soil samples left at a crime scene, physics to assess bullet trajectories, chemistry to identify drugs or toxicology results, biology to analyze DNA, and mathematics to calculate probability or statistical relevance of evidence.

Question 5

After Prohibition was adopted nationally in 1920,the Bureau of Internal Revenue was responsible for its enforcement.

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Internal Revenue, which later became the IRS, was responsible for enforcing Prohibition after it was adopted nationally in 1920. This was later transferred to the Bureau of Prohibition, which was created in 1927.

Question 6

The Orlando Cases set the stage for the first use of DNA typing in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Orlando Cases involved the first use of DNA typing in a criminal trial in the United States, setting the stage for the widespread adoption of this technology in forensic investigations.

Question 7

When Prohibition was repealed by the 18ᵗʰ Amendment to the U.S.Constitution in 1933,many former bootleggers turned to bank robbery and kidnapping.It then became the FBI's role to deal with the criminals.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. When Prohibition ended, many former bootleggers turned to other forms of criminal activity such as bank robbery and kidnapping. The FBI was then tasked with dealing with these criminals.

Question 8

________ efforts led to the establishment of the London Metropolitan Police in 1829.English police officers are still affectionately referred to as "bobbies," a play on his first name.

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The answer of ________ efforts led to the establishment of...

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the three major scientific systems for personal identification of criminals in wide use?

Accepted Answer

The three major scientific systems for personal identification of criminals in wide use are Anthropometry (measurement of body proportions), Dactylography (fingerprint analysis), and Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA analysis). Ectomorphism (study of body types) is not one of the major systems for personal identification of criminals.

Question 10

In 1892,who published the first definitive book on dactylography,Finger Prints?

Accepted Answer

Sir Francis Galton published "Finger Prints" in 1892, establishing the uniqueness and permanence of fingerprints and laying the groundwork for their use in personal identification and forensic science.

Question 11

In 1967,the ________ was made operational by the FBI,providing data on wanted persons and property stolen from all 50 states.

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The answer of In 1967,the ________ was made operational by...

Question 12

Who made the first successful attempt to identify a murderer from the bullet recovered from the body of a victim?

Accepted Answer

Henry Goddard was a pioneer in forensic ballistics who made one of the first successful attempts to identify a murderer using the bullet recovered from a victim. This was a significant advancement in forensic science, demonstrating the potential of ballistics in criminal investigations.

Question 13

The impact of Supreme Court decisions in criminal investigation cases and the adaptation to them by the police has

Accepted Answer

The impact of Supreme Court decisions in criminal investigation cases has hastened police professionalization. Supreme Court decisions have led to the implementation of new policies, procedures, and training programs, which have helped to professionalize the police force. These decisions have also encouraged police officers to be more careful in their investigations and have led to a greater emphasis on following proper procedures and protocols. As a result, the police force has become more professionalized and effective in their work.

Question 14

The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs was an offshoot organization from the Drug Enforcement Administration that was formed to handle national terroristic drug use.

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs was actually a precursor organization to the DEA, formed in 1968 and merged into the DEA in 1973. Its primary function was to enforce federal drug laws and regulations. The mention of "national terroristic drug use" suggests a misunderstanding or confusion with the role of law enforcement in drug control.

Question 15

Pinkerton's National Detective Agency's trademark was an open eye above the slogan "We are ever Vigilant."

Accepted Answer

The Pinkerton's National Detective Agency's trademark was an open eye above the slogan "We Never Sleep."

Question 16

To supplement the rogues' gallery,Thomas Byrnes instituted the ________ where at 9 o'clock every morning; all criminals arrested in the past 24 hours were marched before his detectives who were expected to make notes and to recognize the criminals later.

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The answer of To supplement the rogues' gallery,Thomas Byrnes instituted...

Question 17

Without exception,every person has distinctive DNA.In every cell of the same human that contains DNA,this blueprint is identical,whether the material is blood,tissue,spermatozoa,bone marrow,tooth pulp,or a hair root cell.

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The answer of Without exception,every person has distinctive DNA.In every...

Question 18

Stephen Girard bequeathed $33,190 to ________ to develop a competent police force.

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The answer of Stephen Girard bequeathed $33,190 to ________ to...

Question 19

The major private detective agency of the 19ᵗʰ century was formed by ________.

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The answer of The major private detective agency of the...

Question 20

Bertillon produced the portrait parle' or "speaking picture," which combines full-face and profile photographs of each criminal with his or her exact body measurements and other descriptive data onto a single card.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Alphonse Bertillon developed the portrait parle", which was a form of identification card that included a photograph of the individual from both the front and side, along with their physical measurements and other descriptive data. This allowed for more accurate identification of criminals and became an important part of forensic science.

Quiz 1: The Evolution of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science