207 - Complaints Flashcards
What arrests do not require a complaint report?
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L
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P - ark regulations
A - dmin/health codes
T - repass (violation/3rd degree)
T - hedt of services
D - isorderly conduct
P - rostitution
I - ntox in public (other than alcohol)
L - oitering for prostitution
L - oitering (except gambling which req 61)
Complaint should voided for the following reasons:
- Duplicate
- wrong precinct
- outside NYC
- wrong paperwork
When reporting complaints occurring in another command, who must telephone/fax complaint report worksheet to precinct/transit district of record in all cases?
Command clerk (Pct taking report)
A duplicate copy of 61 is sent to _____ regarding actual bombing or threat of bombing.
IRS - assistant regional commissioner, alcohol, tobacco and firearms division
A duplicate copy of 61 is sent to _____ involving food stamps.
US Dept of agriculture
A duplicate copy of 61 is sent to _____ occurring on DOE property or involves personnel of DOE.
SSD
A duplicate copy of 61 is sent to _____ involving property theft exceeding 5000 and property is identifiable through serial numbers or markings (not autos).
FBI, major theft squad
And
Major case squad
A duplicate copy of 61 is sent to _____ occurring in a NYC Municipal garage or parking lot.
NYC Dept of transportation, bureau of traffic operations.
A duplicate copy of 61 is sent to _____ regarding robbery/ attempted robbery and homicide of drivers of medallion taxicabs, non-medallion for hire and delivery trucks.
Central robbery division, taxi squad
A duplicate copy of 61 is sent to _____ regarding burglary, larceny or criminal mischief of public fallout shelter
Auxiliary police section
A duplicate copy of 61 is sent to _____ regarding lost/stolen department property.
Quartermaster section and patrol borough, detective Boro or bureau concerned.
The desk officer notifies operations unit direct for
- Counterfeit/forged US government obligations
- employee or person impersonating Dept of health
- criminal impersonation of tax official, extortion/bribery involving employee of department of finance
- involving property of US postal service or postal employee performing official duty
- contraband weapons
- actual/ suspected tampering, consumer products
- home invasion robbery
Desk officer notifies these units direct for/involving
- child under 18 abused, neglected, or maltreated, notify NYS child abuse
- impersonation of PO, notify IAB
- involving private carting industry, city owned wholesale market, or boats involved in offshore shipboard gambling emanating from NYC - notify business integrity commisssion via OCCB FOD.
- any complaint involving an ATM related larceny or attempt- notify DB Boro grand larceny squad concerned via email.
- any complaint involving a slimmer device or recording of personal financial information- notify financial crimes task force by phone and email.
- any complaint of sexual assault or sexual harassment of a prisoner while prisoner is in custody of this department- notify CJB of details via email
UMOS notifies and refers the case to detective squad when further investigation is required for the following:
- any offense and victim suffers a serious physical injury including assault
- robbery where a firearm or dangerous instrument is used
- robbery and victim is a senior citizen (60 and up)
- burglary and person present or property valued over 5000 (10k in manhattan) is taken or firearm or safe involved
- crime was committed with unique/unusual modus operandi
- victim of same or similar crime within last 6 months
- perp may be identified or known
- similar crimes have been committed in the vicinity
- complainant or offense committed may create unusual community or police interest
- impersonation of PO or other LE officer (notify IAB)
- identity theft (financial crimes task force will be responsible for identity theft related larcenies where loss is valued at 5000 or more, patterns involving more than one NYPD precinct, any case where their expertise, equipment and resources are most appropriate.)
UMOS notifies desk officer precinct of occurrence to ensure the response of Major Case Squad for
- burglary or attempt of a bank or bank safe
- larceny by extortion or attempt from a bank
- robbery or attempt of a bank and perpetrator not armed
- burglary of a truck contents over 100k
- larceny of a truck contents over 100k
- robbery of truck and contents by hijacking
- all robberies in warehouse depots or similar locations where the object of the crime is a truck or its contents
- all commercial burgs in which the value of property stolen exceeds 100k
- art theft
UMOS notifies desk officer precinct of occurrence to ensure the response of joint bank robbery task force - major case squad
All armed bank robberies
UMOS notifies desk officer precinct of occurrence to ensure the response of highway district for
All motor vehicle / bicycle collisions which result in death, serious injury and likely to die or critical injury to an individual.
UMOS notifies desk officer precinct of occurrence to ensure the response of special victims division for
- All sec crimes or attempts against any person of any age
- any allegation that a child less than 11 is the victim of abuse inflicted by a parent or person legally responsible for the child’s care.
In preliminary investigation of vice, narcotics or organized crime related complaints, UMOS do not enter public premises to conduct investigation of an on going complaint unless authorized by
Patrol supervisor, desk officer or other competent authority
UMOS has cause to investigate a suspected drug lab, an immediate notification will be made to
The desk office, who will notify the police lab without delay, requesting a chemist to be dispatched.
A complaint involving child pornography will be referred to
Vice enforcement coordinator major case team.
Must also make a telephone to OCCB FOD
A complaint followup informational (pink) for
- cased closed - no results
- case progress reports
- results of interviews, canvass
- additional arrest on a complaint
Prepare Omniform complaint revision only when information falls into any of the following categories:
- crime classification change
- information which will amend the previously recorded PD code
- case clearance - initial arrest only, unfounded etc.
- voiding a complaint
- recovered property not previously reported
- additional stolen property not previously reported
- serial numbers obtained for property previously reported
- dead human is identified
For biased motivated incidents, UMOS:
UMOS
- Evaluate condition and take police action appropriate for stabilization of the area.
- determine if possibility exists of bias incident
- request patrol supervisor if bias incident is suspected.
Patrol supervisor
- Determine if additional personnel needed
- notify desk officer of incident
- request CO/Duty captain if possible bias incident
- direct complaint report be prepared.
If classified as a possible bias incident, the detective squad member conducting investigation will forward 61 and complaint revision to:
CO, Hate Crimes Task Force direct within 10 days
If classified as a possible bias incident, crime prevention officer will prepare and forward a report within ____ days of the incident indicating action taken and whether security survey was conducted.
This report is also done for non bias motivated if committed at a religious institution or sensitive location.
10 days
If crime prevention officer is not assigned to command, SOL is responsible
If not classified as a possible bias incident, the detective squad member conducting investigation will forward 61 and complaint revision to:
Chief of detectives, hate crime task force within 10 days
For grand larceny auto after alarm is transmitted and verified alarm is transmitted, UMOS closes case except if vehicle is
Used in the commission of a crime or other condition indicates that further investigation is necessary.
A hard copy (no telephone notification) of the 61 or 62 revision to SPIS via department mail or fax for
- Jewelry containing initials, inscriptions or other identifying marks or individual pieces of value exceeds 5000 or jewelry contains 10 stones or carats
- other articles that contain initials, inscriptions or other identifiable markings
- all coin or stamp collections valued at more than 5000
- silverware if value exceeds 5000
- all paintings or art objects
- any fur coat valued at more than 5000
- any property taken in a hijacking
When an out of town complaintant alleges loss or theft of property and does not include the place of occurrence refer to
SPIS
MOS inquires _______ for lost or stolen license plate/ drivers license or registration documents?
FINEST system for license plate
SPIS - manual file unit for drivers license and registration documents
MOS sends additional copy of 61 or 61 revision to SPIS in cases where vehicle’s ______ has been reported lost or stolen.
Inspection sticker
Who notifies IAB for robbery complaints involving police impersonation?
UMOS who also requests response of the patrol supervisor
When notified of a threat to a witness or complainant:
UMOS obtain info and immediately notifies the desk officer, prepares 61
Desk officer will ensure a supervisor is responding and immediately notifies PDU or nightwatch.
UMOS will prepare 61 and classify complaint as auto larceny if _______ were used to rent the auto.
Fraudulent
If no apparent fraud, classify complaint as investigation - unauthorized use of MV.
For contraband weapons ( any weapon possessed unlawfully) desk officer must notify
Joint terrorism task force
Must also notify ATF through ops if weapons are:
Fully automatic, shotgun barrel under 18, rifles under 16, altered shotgun, rifle under 26 inches, pistols with shoulder sticks, silencer, destructive device, any weapon capable of firing a shot which can be concealed.
Upon discovery of a theft or attempted theft from a department locker:
MOS reports facts to desk officer
Desk officer, notifies CO or duty captain. Then notifies IAB to obtain a log #.
What is considered a missing person (from NYC residence)?
- 17 and under
- cognitive impaired/developmentally disabled to extent where hospitalization may be required or not capable of self care or clear communication.
- 65 or older
- possible drowning victim
- intention of committing suicide
- unaccountable or involuntary disappearance
What is considered a special category missing person?
- 15 and under
- cognitive impaired/developmentally disabled to extent where hospitalization may be required or not capable of self care or clear communication.
- 65 or older
- possible drowning victim
- intention of committing suicide
- unaccountable or involuntary disappearance
- unique/unusual case
For a missing, conduct and immediate search of building/structure prior to taking any other actions if:
Missing is
- 65 or older
- less than 10
- cognitively impaired/developmentally disabled
Desk officer precinct/PSA/transit of occurrence
- check Dept records
- notify DO precinct of residence to conduct a search
- request records search from MPS
- notify squad
- direct preparation of missing report and 61 ( same complaint #)
- juvenile report for person is at least 7 but less than 16.
- cause electronic transmission of missing/unidentified and 61 to MPS via Omniform.
Upon determining a person is a special category missing, desk officer PCT/PSA/TD of occurrence
- Open and maintain command post log
- notify operations
- notify CO/XO/Duty Captain and resident CO/XO/ Duty captain
- notify PDS to respond and assist in search
- notify MPS and give them ID if MOS doing investigation/search
A sergeant will conduct the search unless missing is _____ , then captain will conduct the search.
9 or under
If patrol supervisor precinct/Psa/TD of occurrence needs more people, they may
Deploy personnel from their command
Patrol supervisor for a missing will coordinate search with
CD dot COM
C - captain
D - desk officer of occurrence and residence
C - communications
O - operations
M - missing person squad
Who is the liaison between this department and caseworkers for adult protective services and the department of aging?
SOL
When a person asks how to surrender a dangerous weapon
UMOS direct person to write a “notice of intent to surrender weapon” to CO of resident precinct. Include name and address, description of weapon, present location of weapon, time and place where weapon will be surrendered.
Clerical member will enter information in the command communications log upon receipt of written notice forwards information to command clerk.
Command clerk will prepare 61, attach copy of notice to complaint report.
Desk officer fowards both to PDS.
When a person appears at a Dept facility to surrender a dangerous weapon without having given prior notice:
Desk officer
- Request ID
- make command log entry
Command clerk
- prepare 61 and PCI, if firearm prepare request for lab.
Desk officer
- summon Precinct detective squad member to take charge of weapon and person surrendering.
What is the criteria required for silver alert system?
65 years of age or older, vulnerable senior and imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death
For silver alert procedure UMOS complies with missing persons procedure
UMOS
- Request response of the patrol supervisor
- Notify desk officer
Desk officer
- Ascertain if incident fits criteria for activation of diver alert
- request precinct Det squad supervise and CO/Duty captain
When missing person of a silver alert is found
UMOS
- verify person is subject of silver alert
- render reasonable aid, request ambulance if necessary
- request patrol supervisor to respond
Patrol supervisor
- respond and verify above
- notify desk and request precinct detective squad and MPS be notified
- notify operations unit and request cancellation
When a person reports theft of a cellphone,
UMOS interviews complainant and request patrol supervisor
Patrol supervisor notifies detective squad to respond to the scene. Complaintant is brought back to the squad to be interviewed by investigator.
For complaints involving cellular phones, and if detective squad is not available to interview complainant, the desk officer may designate
Appropriate MOS (e.g. FIO) to perform steps.
Complaints involving cellphones, of cellphone is stolen during robbery who prepares the complaint report?
Investigator in the squad, but if he’s not available the desk will assign an MOS to prepare under the supervision of the desk officer.
If not stolen during - robbery, then MOS prepares.
Refer all complaints involving stolen cellphones to squad, precinct of occurrence, DO ensures this is done.
For complaints or arrests involving graffiti,
UMOS
- photographs graffiti with Dept issued digital camera.
- query ECMS database to ascertain if subject has prior graffiti or subject of an open investigation conducted by CVTF.
- prepare 61
- immediately deliver 61 and upload photo utilizing graffiti photo upload.
If arrests, immediately notify CVTF get log # and enter log # in details if arrest worksheet.
No DAT unless CVTF supervisor conferred with and qualified.
Ensure district attorney is apprised of the subjects prior record of any.
For complaints or arrests involving graffiti, the tag will be inputted where?
Nickname/alias
For complaints or arrests involving graffiti,illegible tag will be recorded as _____ and entered where?
Recorded as “tag under investigation”
Entered in details of 61 and nickname/alias
Who ensures graffiti recidivist are listed in the recidivist tracking and reporting database and are updated periodically. Also reviews graffiti recidivist listed in the recidivist tracking and reporting database routinely as a means of discovering and apprehending graffiti recidivist with active warrants who reside within the precinct of occurrence?
SOL, precinct of occurrence
When a UMOS responds to a complaint if a sex crime
UMOS
- render reasonable aid and prepare aided report, remove to hospital if necessary. Encourage necessary medical attention when victim is reluctant.
- attempt to apprehend perpetrator if present.
- establish a crime scene. If necessary.
- request patrol supervisor
- notify desk precinct of occurrence.
Patrol supervisor
- respond to location
- verify notification to DO was made and ascertain if SVD investigator is responding.
- supervise crime scene if established pending arrival of detective bureau personnel.
- have 61 prepared
Desk officer
- promptly report all cases involving a sex crime to SVD and provide prelim details
Who provides victim of sex offense with written notice detailing name, address and telephone number of nearest rape crisis center and documents this on the 61?
UMOS
When an arrest is made by UMOS on patrol for any sex crime
A/O report details of arrest to DO to facilitate immediate notification to SVD.
Desk officer will report details to SVD and they determine if case enhancement is needed.
If assistance is needed for proper classification of complaints involving a sex crime, the member shall request to speak to
SVD supervisor
UMOS notifies and refers case to PDU if, “M.O. BRICK SIP”
M.O. - unique or unusual MO
B - burglary (person present, property taken 5000 or more, more than 10,000 in manhattan)
R - robbery and gun or DI used or victim 60 and up)
I - impersonation of LE call IAB get log # but PDU investigates except 1) if robbery or other serious IAB or PIIU investigates 2) sex crime, SVD investigates and PIIU assists
C - community interest
K - known perp or may be identified
S - SPI
I - identity theft
P - pattern
Once UMOS prepares a 61 for investigation of vice, narcotics or organized crime, the desk officer will direct command clerk to telephone details to IS, OCCB and enters what and where in the 61?
Enter the OCCB serial number and name and shield # of member receiving and put in details section of 61.
Forward worksheet to CO.
In regards to a drug lab, which actor notifies the police lab without delay, requesting a chemist to be dispatched to ththe scene immediately?
The desk officer
