2024 Flashcards
What are the required elements for Miranda warnings?
Both custody AND interrogation must be present.
What are the time restrictions for misdemeanor warrant arrests?
Arrests can only be made between 0600-2200 hours, and cannot be made in a private residence.
Are pretext stops legal?
True - pretext stops are legal.
844 PC
- Knock
- Identify yourself
- State purpose
- Demand entry
- Wait reasonable amount of time
What are the two required elements for consent searches?
- Voluntary consent
- Person with authority to give consent
What warrant is needed when a suspect flees into a residence after a vehicle stop?
Steagald warrant
What is required to conduct a search without seizing?
Exigent circumstances must be present.
Can officers conduct a vehicle pat down after a traffic stop?
Yes, this is permitted.
What does Penal Code 296 allow regarding DNA and fingerprints?
Officers can collect DNA and fingerprints without a warrant and may use reasonable force if necessary.
What is the maximum duration for a tracking device?
Tracking devices shall not exceed 30 days.
What are the two key elements for initiating pursuits (L2102)?
- Violator attempting to flee/evade officer
- Violator knows or should reasonably know officer is signaling them to yield
What are the main conditions for initiating a pursuit (L2103)?
- Non-hazardous driving behavior (mindful of safety, following vehicle code, reasonable speeds)
- Violent felon posing significant ongoing threat to public safety
What are the key factors to consider when initiating a vehicle pursuit (L2104)?
- Public safety and nature of offense
- Officer safety
- Vehicle code requirements
- Passengers in officer’s vehicle
- Speeds, pedestrian and vehicular traffic
- Other persons in pursued vehicle
- Familiarity with area
- Time, road conditions, weather, visibility
- Ability to identify suspects
- Police vehicle capabilities
- Officer abilities
- Available resources
- Supervisory approval
When can non-uniformed officers respond to emergencies (L2207)?
- Life-threatening emergency with no uniformed officers available
- Assistance specifically requested
- Assignment makes their response required or in department’s best interest
What are the NFD deployment factors to consider?
- Does the crime being investigated involve the use or the threat to use
violence likely to cause serious injury? - Does the suspect have a criminal history involving violence and the use of
weapons? - Does the suspect have access to deadly weapons?
- Are there other factors that would lead a reasonable officer to believe that
the suspect will be violent (Example: statement by the suspect to others the
he will force a violent confrontation with police.)
What is the definition of CRT?
Collateral Response Team
What are the five points of Tactical Conduct?
- Core Transaction
- Level of Urgency
- Threat Level
- Cover Concealment Distance and Time
- CIT
When can officers shoot at moving vehicles (L2641.5)?
When:
1. Officer/others cannot move to safety
2. No other safe options exist
3. Defending life of officer or another person
What is PC 30600?
Prohibits manufacturing, distributing, transporting, selling, possession, or giving away assault weapons or BMG rifles.
What is PC 31360?
Convicted felon in possession of body armor.
PC 33215
Rifle: Less than 16” barrel or 26” overall
Shotgun: Less than 18” barrel or 26” overall.
What is PC 33410?
Possession of a silencer.
What drugs are commonly mixed in M30 pills?
Oxycodone and Fentanyl.
What disqualifies someone from being a confidential informant?
Crimes of serious violence and sexual misconduct.
What types of active assistance can informants provide (L3610)?
- Narcotic buys
- Agent introductions
- Sales
What are considered preplanned operations?
- Order Buy
- Buy Bust
- Undercover operations
- Controlled Buy
- Sting Operation
- John Decoy Operation
- Surveillance Operation
- Probation/Parole Search
- Search Warrant
Where must CI packets be forwarded to?
District Attorney’s Office and CRU.
What are the MERGE factors for a search warrant?
- Suspect has access to or history of possessing or using firearms
- Intelligence indicates violent felony history or potential for confrontation with police
- Target location is fortified (metal doors, gates, etc.)
- Aggravating factors present (cameras, lookouts, traps, vicious dogs, complex layout, drug labs)
- Case involves felony crime of violence or firearm use.