1 What are the advantages of having several officers search a crime scene? What are the disadvantages?
2 Many court decisions regarding police involve the question of legal searches. What factors are considered in the legal search of a PERSON, a private DWELLING, ABANDONED PROPERTY, a BUSINESS, a MOTOR VEHICLE, etc.?
3 Do you think notes should be retained or destroyed after a report has been written and why
4 Police officers frequently stop vehicles for traffic violations. Under the PLAIN-VIEW doctrine, what evidence may be taken during such a stop? May the officers search the vehicle? The driver? The occupants? Be detailed in your answers.
