210 Police Function Flashcards
The purpose of Patrol Function police
The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for members to follow when working in a patrol capacity.
Patrol Chain of Command
Chief of Patrol;
Zone Commander (Assistant Chief or Lieutenant-In-Charge);
Watch Commander (Lieutenant or Sergeant-in-Charge);
Supervisor (Sergeant or Patrol-Officer-In-Charge); and
Police officers/Community Service Officers (CSO).
All requests and communications should follow the ____________ unless current circumstances render that impractical
chain of command
Unless explicitly stated otherwise during the incident, the ________________ at a scene shall be designated as the incident commander
highest ranking sworn member
Members selected to serve in an out-of-classification (OOC) capacity must be able to handle the minimum requirements of the OOC rank. In the event no such qualified member is available, ____________ must coordinate with their zone commanders and/or other watch commanders to make arrangements for having all supervisory responsibilities handled.
watch commanders
The Chief of Patrol shall establish
(1) The number of sworn and civilian personnel permanently assigned to each zone; and
(2) The minimum required staffing levels for normal circumstances.
Watch commanders are responsible each day for ensuring:
(1) All personnel are given their sector and/or specialized assignments;
(2) Under normal circumstances, supervisor has no more than ten officers reporting to him;
(3) Under normal circumstances, minimum staffing levels are maintained; and
(4) The shift roster in Employee Information System (EIS) is accurate.
Each zone is required to have an on-duty watch commander at all times. Any unit or division needing assistance from the Patrol Division shall coordinate with the _____________ prior to roll call, when possible
on-duty watch commander
Patrol officers assigned to the Patrol Division may be given any of the following permanent assignments, based on the needs of the zone:
(1) Bicycle Officer –
(2) Four-Wheel Drive Officer –
(3) Motor Cart Officer –
(4) Walking Beat Officer – e.
Watch commanders shall hold a roll call with his supervisors and officers at the beginning of each patrol watch in order to:
Verify attendance
Inspect uniforms and equipment
Disseminate relevant information and announcements
Hold debriefings of recent incidents
Conduct roll call training
Officers are required to attend roll call and must arrive on time unless____________ has been obtained from the supervisor or watch commander
prior approval
At the start of the shift, in a previously designated area, the watch commander shall begin the roll call by saying
“Fall in. Attention for inspection.”
Following the supervisors’ inspections, the watch commander shall give the command ________ after which the following agenda shall commence:
“At ease,”
The watch commander shall conclude the roll call with the command
“Fall out.”
Watch commanders are responsible for ensuring roll calls are conducted _______, being conscious of the need to release officers to assignments as expeditiously as possible.
in a timely manner,
Occasionally, _________ or _________ shall convene a combined roll call for all sworn personnel at a central location. At these combined roll calls, personnel shall assemble by zone or section and shall follow the instructions given by the person holding the roll call.
the Chief of Patrol or higher authority
Officers needing to remain out of service at the beginning of their shift shall change their status accordingly after receiving permission from their ___________.
supervisor
Officers and supervisors are expected to keep their work email account open and accessible for _____________ and respond to emails in a timely manner
the duration of their shift
Officers should not leave their assigned areas without the approval of ______________ or as required by official police business
a supervisor
Officers shall always ensure their status is accurately reflected on their call logs by notifying the __________________ via radio or computer.
Communications Center
Prior to the end of their shift, supervisors shall hold a check-off with squad members to collect paperwork and answer work-related questions
Once officers have been checked off by their Supervisor they shall return to their assigned areas to continue their patrol duties until the conclusion of their shift
Officers working late calls are responsible for advising their supervisors of the circumstances, including the estimated amount of work left on the call and the number of reports they need to submit. __________ shall coordinate with the Communications Center to have a relief officer dispatched when possible.
Supervisors
Upon reaching the second hour of overtime and every subsequent hour, officers shall notify the on-duty______________ of their status. When possible, the on-duty _______________ shall provide resources to assist officers working late
watch commander
When unable to contact a complainant on a call that potentially involved violence, the responding officer(s) must:
Check all accessible areas, knocking on all doors and making observations through windows
Have the Communications Officer attempt to call the complainant to inform him/her of the officer’s presence
Interview neighbors, relatives, landlords, and other relevant parties
If the complainant still cannot be contacted, notify his supervisor of the circumstances, who shall determine if a forcible entry should be made
Officers and supervisors should request additional resources as needed
JFRD, Canine Unit, or the Aviation Unit
Medical Examiner
Wrecker services
Investigative assistance from the appropriate JSO unit
In addition to a Victim Witness Services Guide , officers shall ensure a Violent Crime Acknowledgement Form is completed for each victim of a crime involving violence. This form presents violent crime victims with the following options
Have their personal information exempted from public release for five years
Provide their contact information to victim service providers.
When a victim cannot sign the form, but wants to exercise one of the options, the officer shall complete the form on the victim’s behalf and, on the front of the form, _________________ is completing it instead of the victim
write the reason why the officer
_______________ shall complete all applicable reports for an incident prior to the end of the shift and ensure all ARMS reports are electronically approved by a supervisor.
Reporting officers
For incidents involving any of the following circumstances, officers shall notify a supervisor, who shall ensure the proper follow-up actions are taken
a. Arrest of a train engineer, United States (U.S.) Postal Service driver, bus driver, or foreign national;
b. Child abuse or child neglect (not resulting in serious injury);
c. Closure of any major roadway;
d. Death resulting from apparently natural causes;
e. Detention of any foreign government personnel, U.S. Senator, or U.S. Representative who may be entitled to immunity;
f. Escort of a civilian vehicle for directional purposes;
g. Gang-related activity;
h. Law enforcement action being taken outside Duval County;
i. Risk protection order (when one must be obtained or when one has been violated);
j. Sex crime (not resulting in serious injury);
k. Suicide attempt;
l. Three or more patrol officers; or
m. Violent calls for service where all efforts to contact the complainant(s)/victim(s) have failed.
Incidents or circumstances necessitating the presence of a supervisor, officers shall notify a supervisor, who shall respond to the following scenes.
a. Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon resulting in serious injury (WC);
b. Aircraft crash (WC);
c. Arrest, disorder, or injury of a government official (WC);
d. Arrest made on Duval County Public School (DCPS) property;
e. Boating crash (WC, if resulting in serious injury);
f. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) incident (WC);
g. Clandestine laboratory (WC);
h. Currency seizure over $5000;
i. Death resulting from apparently unnatural causes (WC, if potentially by criminal means);
j. Fire necessitating a police response;
k. Food/product tampering;
l. Forced entry into a structure or vehicle;
m. Hazardous materials;
n. Hearing-impaired subject being taken into custody;
o. Industrial accident (WC, if resulting in serious injury);
p. Inmate escape (WC);
q. Juvenile physically arrested despite being eligible for a Juvenile Civil Citation;
r. Juvenile Civil Citation issued for any act of domestic violence;
s. Kidnapping incident (WC, if the person is still missing); [CALEA 41.2.6]
t. Large-scale evacuation (WC);
u. Missing person case involving an accident, foul play, or any critical/at-risk circumstances (WC);
v. Officer calling for help;
supervisor, who shall respond to the following scenes when an Officer-Involved incident involving a(n):
1) Arrest or disorder of an officer (WC);
(2) Response to Resistance (RTR) which requires the completion of an RTR Report;
(3) Death of an individual while in custody (WC);
(4) Injury to an officer;
(5) Serious injury to an individual (WC);
(6) Traffic crash (WC, if resulting in serious injury or substantial property damage); and
(7) Vehicle pursuit (WC).
Incidents or circumstances necessitating the presence of a supervisor, officers shall notify a supervisor, who shall respond to the following scenes.
x. Railroad accident (WC, if resulting in serious injury or a significant impact to traffic);
y. Refusal to sign a Uniform Traffic Citation when required;
z. Robbery of a financial institution (WC);
aa. Robbery resulting in serious injury (WC);
bb. Robbery with a suspect being caught in the act (WC);
cc. Search warrant being served by a patrol officer;
dd. Service animal being excluded from a location;
ee. Sex crime, child abuse, or child neglect involving serious injury;
ff. Strike or civil disturbance (WC);
gg. SWAT callout (WC);
hh. Traffic crash resulting in death or serious injury;
ii. Trafficking
Supervisors are responsible for notifying the appropriate ___________________once the supervisor has verified the incident requires such notification.
investigative unit
_______________________ are responsible for ensuring all scenes are managed effectively, adhering to the principles of the All-Hazards Incident Command System (ICS).
Supervisors and watch commanders
Prior to transferring command to another commanding officer, watch commanders shall ensure that an _________________ has been completed to accurately relay the latest information on the incident situation and resources.
Incident Briefing Form (ICS Form 201)
Forced entry, or the use of physical force to gain entry to a structure or vehicle, may be necessary:
a. During the serving of a search warrant in order to preserve evidence or apprehend a suspect (the need for this entry never outweighs the safety to the officers executing the warrant);
b. To rescue an individual inside a residence because of an accident, injury, or serious medical emergency (the use of JFRD would be appropriate for these types of entries);
c. In defense of life with the justifiable use of deadly force per Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) chapter 776; and
d. To retrieve items immediately essential to the health of an individual, when no feasible alternative for obtaining those items exists.
Officers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring a forced entry is prudent and legally permissible. Some situations, such as an _________________, do not necessarily constitute the need for a forced entry
armed suicide threat
A _________shall be present to coordinate a forced entry. If, due to exigent circumstances, forced entry was made without a ____________ present, the primary officer shall notify his supervisor as soon as practical.
supervisor
When damage occurs to a structure or vehicle because of a forced entry, photographs of the damage shall be taken by a supervisor unless the scene is being processed by _________________. The damage shall be documented in the Offense Report associated with the incident or an Information Report.
the Crime Scene Unit (CSU)
When any personal injury occurs during a forced entry, the supervisor shall ensure a COJ _____________________ is notified of the incident
Risk Management Public Liability Adjustor
Phone Pings Under Exigent Circumstances, When an officer, in good faith, believes an emergency involving _______________ to any person requires the immediate disclosure of the location of a cellular phone, federal law permits the disclosure of that location without a warrant
danger of death or serious physical injury
The on-scene _________________ is responsible for determining if sufficient exigency exists for a “phone ping” request to be made of the cellular phone company via the Communications Center. Prior to relaying such a request to the Communications Center, the __________________shall first consult with the investigative unit responsible for the follow-up of the incident.
commanding officer
After the initial response, officers assigned to an incident must determine what follow-up actions are needed. Cases are categorized as either
A B or C
Patrol Division has complete follow-up responsibility
Category A
Patrol Division has the initial follow-up responsibility and Investigations Division has subsequent follow-up responsibility
Category B
Investigations Division has complete follow-up responsibility. Patrol Division is only responsible for the preliminary investigation
Category C
For cases requiring follow-up actions by the Patrol Division, officers shall:
Accurately complete the necessary reports and forms prior to the end of their shifts and ensure all ARMS reports are electronically approved by a supervisor
Interview complainants, victims, and witnesses in a professional manner, being sure to not display biases towards any particular party
Conduct a neighborhood canvass to locate additional witnesses and possible video surveillance
Process the scene and collect evidence when appropriate
Attempt to identify, locate, and interview all suspects
When applicable, ensure victims and witnesses receive a Victim/Witness Services Guide, which contains information on Victim Services and the Victim Notification program.
All cases must be investigated to a logical conclusion. For cases where solvability factors are present and additional patrol follow-up actions are required, the initial reporting officer shall identify the case as a ____________________ case requiring patrol follow-up on the Offense Report
Management of Criminal Investigations (MCI)
Potential suspects should be identified in reports as “Subjects” until probable cause is established, after which they should be identified as
“Suspects.”
Officers shall follow the procedures outlined in Order 201 (Arrests) when arresting suspects. In cases requiring the suspect be interviewed by a detective from the Investigations Division, the _________________ shall coordinate with the on-call detective or detective supervisor via the Investigative PECO
patrol supervisor
Officers should diligently work to clear any case requiring patrol follow-up until the case is
Cleared by Arrest
Exceptionally Cleared- (1) The SAO has declined to prosecute the suspect; (2) The SAO has elected to prosecute the suspect on another offense related to the incident; (3) The SAO has referred the case to another agency or entity for disposition (e.g., military agency, pre-trial intervention, etc.); (4) A juvenile civil citation was issued for the offense; (5) Extradition for the suspect was declined; or (6) The suspect is deceased
Unfounded-Investigation revealed the offense did not occur
Suspended – Case could not be cleared-There is insufficient information to identify a suspect or establish probable cause for the arrest of a suspect
A capias, warrant, or summons was issued for the arrest of a suspect, but has not been served
When conferring with the SAO on any case, the officer shall note the name of the assistant state attorney and the date conferred in the _____________________
narrative of the applicable report
What category are the following cases?
a. Aggravated assault (non-firearm);
b. Aggravated assault with a firearm and no suspect in custody;
c. Aggravated battery (non-firearm);
d. Burglary involving a suspect known to the victim;
e. Child abuse/neglect (non-aggravated);
f. Criminal mischief;
g. Elderly abuse/neglect (non-aggravated);
h. Failure to redeliver a hired vehicle;
i. Grand theft under $10,000;
j. Misdemeanors (unless otherwise noted);
k. Misdemeanors classified as felonies due to enhancements, such as previous offenses;
l. Natural deaths;
m. Sexting offense involving minors between the ages of 12 and 17 (first offense only);
n. Shooting into any dwelling/conveyance with no suspect in custody; and
o. Suicide attempt.
Category A Cases
For Category A cases, patrol officers shall:
a. Complete an Offense Report or Information Report, whichever is applicable.
b. Complete a Supplemental Report within ten days of the initial report to document all investigative efforts and findings; and
c. For cases remaining open after the initial Supplemental Report, complete a subsequent Supplemental Report every ten days until investigative efforts are exhausted.
What category case are the following cases:
a. Auto burglary (Auto Crimes Unit);
b. Auto theft (Auto Crimes Unit);
c. Burglary with initial follow up information (Burglary Unit);
d. Dealing in stolen property (Burglary Unit);
e. Fraud, forgery, and embezzlement (Economic Crimes Unit);
f. Grand theft of $10,000 or more (Burglary Unit);
g. Identity theft committed in Duval County or when the suspect resides in Duval County (Economic Crimes);
h. Inmate escapes (Intelligence Unit);
i. Interference with custody (Missing Persons Unit);
j. Missing adult not involving an accident, foul play, or other critical/at-risk circumstances (Missing Persons Unit); and
k. Missing juvenile between the ages of 12 and 17 not involving foul play and who has been previously reported missing (Missing Persons Unit).
Category B Cases
For Category B cases, patrol officers shall:
a. Complete an Offense Report or Information Report, whichever is applicable;
b. Complete a Supplemental Report within 20 days of the initial report to document all investigative efforts and findings;
c. For cases remaining open after the initial Supplemental Report, complete a subsequent Supplemental Report every 10 days until investigative efforts are exhausted;
d. Coordinate efforts with the assigned detective from the appropriate unit; and
e. Upon the arrest of a suspect, have the suspect interviewed by a detective from the appropriate unit.
During the initial _______ investigative period, the assigned detective may forward inquiries and information related to the case to the reporting patrol officer. The detective shall be available to provide any assistance needed.
20 day
For cases involving missing persons, if an officer is unable to immediately conduct a follow-up investigation due to upcoming days off,___________________of the Offense Report or Supplemental Report.
it shall be noted in the narrative
When all patrol efforts are exhausted and no suspect has been identified, patrol officers should designate the case as ___________________
“Case Not Cleared – Patrol Efforts Suspended.”
Patrol officers should not suspend Category ____ cases unless a capias, warrant, or summons has been issued for the arrest of a suspect, but has not been served.
Category B
What category case are the following cases?
a. Aggravated assault with a firearm and a suspect in custody (Violent Crime Unit [VCU]);
b. Aggravated battery with a firearm (VCU);
c. Aggravated child abuse/neglect (Special Assault Unit [SAU]);
d. Aggravated elderly abuse/neglect (SAU);
e. Arson (Intelligence Unit and Florida State Fire Marshal);
f. Burglary with no initial follow-up information (Burglary Unit);
g. Child exploitation (Internet Crimes Against Children Unit [ICAC]);
h. Felony sex crime (SAU);
i. Kidnapping – Adult victim recovered and unknown circumstances (Homicide Unit);
j. Kidnapping – Juvenile victim recovered and unknown circumstances (SAU);
k. Kidnapping – Victim not recovered (Homicide Unit);
l. Kidnapping – Victim recovered and robbery related (Robbery Unit);
m. Kidnapping – Victim recovered and sex-crimes related (SAU);
n. Missing juvenile who has never been previously reported missing
o. Missing person involving an accident, clear evidence of foul play, bona fide endangerment circumstances or other critical/at-risk circumstances (Missing Persons Unit);
p. Risk protection order (Risk Protection Unit);
q. Robbery (Robbery Unit);
r. Sexting offenses except as noted under Category A (SAU);
s. Shooting into any dwelling/conveyance with a suspect in custody (VCU);
t. Traffic crashes with fatalities or life-threatening injuries (Traffic Homicide Unit); and
u. Unnatural or undetermined death (Homicide Unit).
Category C Cases
For Category C cases, patrol officers shall:
a. Not conduct any investigative work beyond the preliminary investigation unless directed to do so by the appropriate unit;
b. Only make arrests when probable cause exists for the arrest of a suspect and a detective has not yet assumed responsibility for the investigation;
c. Upon the arrest of a suspect, have the suspect interviewed by a detective from the appropriate unit.
Patrol officers shall select “Case Not Cleared – Detective Follow-up” on the Offense Report for a Category C case unless:
a. The victim has been recovered in a missing persons case; or
b. Directed to do otherwise by the appropriate unit.
After an officer has completed his investigation and determines probable cause to arrest a specific, uniquely-identifiable, adult suspect(s) for a misdemeanor offense or City of Jacksonville municipal ordinance violation, the officer may provide the victim or victim representative with an
SAO Referral Card
the officer may provide the victim or victim representative (when the victim is not a person) with an SAO Referral Card (P-0719) if:
a. There is no cause to believe that by not making a physical arrest or seeking an arrest warrant, the victim would be placed at risk of physical harm;
b. The suspect is not a law enforcement officer, public official, or registered sexual offender/predator
c. The offense is not:
(1) Cruelty to animals;
(2) Domestic violence or dating violence;
(3) Exposure of sexual organs;
(4) Stalking; or
(5) Violation of an Injunction for Protection.
Upon issuing an SAO Referral Card, the officer shall
a. Review the card with the victim, including the required follow-up steps the victim must take
b. Document the incident in an Offense Report.
A victim’s opposition to the issuance of an SAO Referral Card is not sufficient grounds for an officer to make a ___________ or seek an arrest warrant.
physical arrest
Incidents not involving criminal activity should be handled with professional interactions and by rendering assistance as appropriate. Officers are required to complete an Information Report for non-criminal incidents involving:
a. Lost property unique and identifiable by distinct markings;
b. Lost property valued at $1,500 or more;
c. Lost property with serial number information available;
d. Natural deaths; and
e. Non-traffic accidents resulting in serious injury.
Patrol deployments must be approved by a _________________, who must weigh the expected benefit to the community against the cost of resources available to handle calls for service.
watch commander,
All efforts during patrol deployments must be documented on an _____________________, located on the 94Net, Patrol & Enforcement page. Officers should also use this form to document proactive efforts directed at a specific issue, even if a formal deployment was not declared, when those efforts net positive results.
electronic Directed Patrol Deployment Worksheet
High-risk operations involving the possibility of hazardous conditions, such as serving search warrants or conducting stakeouts, require:
A supervisor and
An approved Tactical Operations Plan Form prior to the deployment
Factors to be considered concerning whether an interview is custodial or non-custodial are:
1) The manner in which an officer summons the interviewee for questioning;
(2) The purpose, place, duration, and manner of the interview;
(3) The extent to which the interviewee is confronted with evidence indicating he/she shall be arrested; and
(4) Whether the interviewee is informed that he/she is free to leave the place of questioning.
When a non-custodial interview transitions into a custodial interview, the officer must ensure the individual is presented with his Constitutional Rights and, if the individual is a juvenile, parental notification is attempted Other factors specific to juveniles with regard to the admissibility of a statement and waiver of rights are:
(1) The juvenile’s age, intelligence, educational background, mental capacity, physical status, and familiarity with the criminal justice system;
(2) The length of questioning of the juvenile; and
(3) Whether the juvenile was refused the ability to speak with parents, eat, drink, or use the restroom.
Legal requirements stipulate before an officer can detain and question any person without having probable cause for arrest, he must have _________________to do so._______________ exists when there are articulable circumstances indicating the individual has been, is, or is about to be engaged in criminal activity.
reasonable suspicion
An FIR shall be used:
To document persons encountered under suspicious circumstances and persons of interest (POI)
As a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), to document any reported or observed activity, or any criminal act or attempted criminal act, which an officer believes may reveal a nexus to foreign or domestic terrorism.
The FIR shall be routed to:
(1) The most appropriate unit(s) given the nature of the information;
(2) The requesting unit, detective, and/or officer when including information on a POI; and
(3) The Intelligence Unit when serving as a SAR.
What law permits an officer to request identification and an explanation of a subject’s conduct and presence
If the officer has reasonable suspicion to believe the detained person is armed, he may conduct a pat down for weapons. Any weapons or evidence of a criminal offense disclosed by such a search may be seized (unless the weapon was being lawfully carried), and if probable cause for an arrest is established at any time during the interview, the officer may make the arrest.
If the person properly identifies himself/herself and gives an explanation for his/her conduct, he/she shall be released if there is no probable cause for an arrest
Stop and Frisk Law
A person may not loiter or prowl in a place, at a time, or in a manner not usual for law-abiding individuals. When determining if a person has committed this offense, an officer should consider whether or not the person:
(a) Takes flight upon the appearance of law enforcement;
(b) Refuses to identify himself/herself; and
(c) Attempts to conceal himself/herself or any object.
Prior to any arrest for loitering and prowling, an officer shall read the suspect his/her __________________ and then allow the suspect an opportunity to explain his/her presence and conduct. The suspect cannot be compelled to explain his/her presence and conduct without being advised of his/her ____________________.
U.S. Constitutional Rights
_________________is an agency-wide philosophy and management approach promoting community, government and police partnerships, proactive problem solving, and community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and other community issues. Successful community-oriented policing requires input from local government entities, civic and business leaders, public and private agencies, churches, schools, hospitals, and individual/collective citizens.
Community-oriented policing
Information such as wanted persons or vehicles, crime patterns, roadway information, political activities, and volatile situations should be shared with other members of the department by using the most appropriate and effective means, such as
a. Writing an Information Report and routing it to the appropriate area;
b. Completing an ARMS BOLO report, ensuring it is cancelled and/or the initial 30-day window is extended as needed;
c. Verbally presenting the information at roll call;
d. Relaying the information via police radio; and/or
e. Posting information on 94Net.
Prior to the end of their shift, ______________ shall ensure a Noteworthy Event Summary is completed and posted on the Noteworthy Event webpage for incidents requiring public statements
supervisors
Calls Involving Arson and Fire
Officers responding to active fires or reports of suspected arson shall notify JFRD
Calls Involving Arson and Fire, Upon conferring with JFRD, officers shall ensure an arson detective from the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is requested via the Investigative PECO for
a. Any fire to a dwelling, occupied or not, where arson has been proven or is suspected;
b. Any fire to a commercial building, occupied or not, where arson has been proven or is suspected;
c. Any arson to a vehicle or vessel in the patrol officer’s judgment is not auto-theft related;
d. Any fire occurring at a house of worship, even in cases where arson is not suspected;
e. Any fire resulting in a death or with injuries so severe death is expected;
f. Any incident where a firebomb or incendiary device has been placed, assembled, or was activated; and
g. Any fire where property loss is expected to exceed one million dollars.
Fire incidents where arson is a possibility shall be documented in an Information Report and routed to the__________________. Fire incidents with any evidence of arson shall be documented using the appropriate arson charge and routed to the _________________.
Intelligence Unit.
The only role that local law enforcement should play in this process is to ensure there is no______________ in response to the actions of the bail bond agent.
breach of peace
As the bail bond agent is not operating under the same authority as a law enforcement officer, an officer’s presence with the agent during this process can lend the color of authority to the agent’s actions and consequently, _________________ by the agent could expose JSO and the officer to civil liability
an improper arrest or other illegal act
When officers respond to a call involving a bail bond agent attempting to arrest an individual on an outstanding capias or forfeiture order, officers shall review the following information:
A copy of the bond
copy of the capias or forfeiture order
The bail bond agent’s license
Defendant’s criminal history and other pertinent intelligence on potential threats to officer safety
Bail Bond Agents’ Request for Assistance, The Communications Center shall assign a unit(s) to this location using the signal ___________” as a priority 3 call.
“35B”
Bail Bond Agents’ Request for Assistance, JSO shall only respond if there is an active ___________ or ________________
surety capias or valid forfeiture order
The responding officer shall not be involved in effecting the arrest of the subject, but shall ____________________ without positioning himself on the actual property where a suspect is thought to be located.
remain near the arrest scene
Bail bond agents are responsible for the transportation of suspects they have arrested unless an ______________ led to an officer(s) using physical force on or restraining a suspect. In those situations, officers shall be responsible for transporting the suspect to the (PDF).
exigent circumstance
When an officer finds an individual camping, sleeping, or lodging in the area designated as the Central Core Enhancement Area, as established in COJ MO 614.138, the officer shall
a. Explain to the individual that his/her actions are prohibited;
b. Provide the individual with emergency shelter information found in the Here’s Help brochure (P-0334); and
c. Only charge the individual for a violation of MO 614.138 if he/she refuses to accept lodging in any available homeless shelter in the COJ.
After determining there is no safe placement available for a dependent child, the investigating officer shall complete an Offense Report and shall
Take the child to the Duval Regional Service Center, Building “B”
After hours, contact the Florida Abuse Hotline Information System and request a Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) counselor respond to the scene of the incident or meet with the investigating officer at a specified location
Officers called to assist DCF counselors serving custody orders shall assist only if the counselors have the orders in their possession or if the existence of a custody order can be verified by the ______________
Central Records Section
Officers must be certain the custody order is current and take action only as specifically directed _______________
by the court order
The following criteria for Dating Violence:
dating relationship existed within the past six months
nature of the relationship was characterized by the expectation of affection or sexual involvement between the parties
frequency and type of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship included that the persons have been involved over time and on a continuous basis during the course of the relationship
Does not include casual acquaintanceships or violence between individuals who have only engaged in ordinary fraternization in a business or social context
Any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member
Domestic Violence
Any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of a person with whom the offender has or had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature
Dating Violence
For domestic disputes that did not involve a crime, the officer should attempt to diffuse the situation and suggest methods for handling the parties’ issues
attempt to diffuse the situation
When a crime has been reported involving domestic or dating violence, the officer shall:
Assist victims in obtaining medical treatment for their injuries
Separate , interview, them to identify the primary aggressor
When possible, obtain written statements from victims and witnesses regarding the facts of the incident (except for cases involving sexual violence, in which case the assigned SAU detective shall obtain written statements);
Notify DCF if children involved
Seize any weapon involved in the incident and ensure it is submitted to the Property & Evidence Facility
Solely base his decision to take enforcement action on the establishment of probable cause, and not any other factor
Not arrest persons who acted in a reasonable manner to protect or defend themselves or other family or household members from domestic or dating violence
Request a CSU detective to photograph visible injuries
Provide the victim with the Victim/Witness Service Guide
Ensure a Violent Crime Acknowledgement Form (P-0720) is completed;
Always complete an Offense Report (even for a case where the victim seems uncooperative), which must contain:
Arrange for the victim to be transported to a domestic violence center, if requested by the victim, and have the NCIC PECO notify the shelter to advise an officer is en route with the victim
Ensure all follow-up requirements are handled
if any children were present during the incident and if so:
Obtain their personal information
Interview any child that can verbally convey what he/she observed or heard during the incident (typically age four and older)
Determine if any child was harmed or exposed to any violence during the incident
Determine if child abuse charges are appropriate
Seize any weapon involved in the incident and ensure it is submitted to the Property & Evidence Facility
Determine if any children were present during the incident and if so, Notify DCF by:
Speaking to a Central Abuse Registry operator
Emailing a copy of the report to Florida DCF’s Abuse Hotline website
Faxing a copy of the report
If probable cause exists for the arrest of the primary aggressor:
Issue a Juvenile Civil Citation in lieu of arrest, if the suspect qualifies
Make a warrantless arrest of the suspect
If neither of these options is possible, seek an arrest warrant
When a domestic or dating violence incident involves a JSO member, the responding officer shall notify his ________________ who shall handle the incident in accordance with Order 130 (Integrity & Special Investigations)
supervisor,
If ________________ exist, such as a heightened risk to the victim, the officer shall confer with his supervisor, who shall determine if additional actions need to be taken
urgent circumstances
Officers should not make a physical arrest on a DCPS property or at a school-sanctioned function unless ______________________________, such as a violent crime occurring in the presence of the officer. When a physical arrest is made, the officer’s supervisor shall respond to the scene and a DCSP supervisor shall be requested to respond
public safety or officer safety requires immediate action
For incidents where probable cause for arrest has been established, but the criteria for immediate arrest is not met, officers shall:
Complete the applicable reports
Request a DCSP supervisor via the DCSP ECO
Brief the DCSP supervisor on the details of the incident
Indicate “Case Suspended – Follow-up by DCSP” on the Offense Report
Turn over all follow-up responsibility to the DCSP
All ____________ and __________ occurring on DCPS property shall be investigated and handled by JSO
All deaths and sexual batteries
Calls Involving Firearms
Reports for firearms-related offenses shall be routed to the Robbery Unit and the VCU
Incidents not normally requiring a report, but firearm involved, shall be documented in an Information Report and routed to the Robbery Unit and VCU
Officers shall notify their supervisors when they believe any person from a firearms-related incident should be interviewed by the Robbery Unit and/or VCU. Supervisors shall determine if a detective from one of those units should be requested
When dispatched to a gunfire incident, responding officers should
take a safe, strategic approach to the incident
bearing in mind the suspect(s) may still be armed and on-scene
A coordinated response by the initial responding units increases the likelihood of apprehending the suspect and enhances safety
When appropriate, back up units should be staged at possible escape routes.
When necessary, the Aviation Unit and Canine Units should be incorporated into the response and assist with suspect tracking
If a gunfire scene is located, officers shall
Request JFRD personnel to respond to treat any injuries
Secure the crime scene and isolate potential witnesses and/or evidence
Check the area around the reported gunfire incident for victims, suspects, witnesses, and evidence;
Conduct a door-to-door neighborhood canvass if a specific location of the gunfire can be identified by a complainant, witness, or through the location of evidence. Neighborhood Canvass Cards (P-0402) can be used if necessary;
When evidence is located, ensure the incident is documented in an Offense Report using the charge of Discharge Firearm in Public and/or other appropriate charges;
Route the Offense Report to the Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC);
Ensure the scene is processed by a CSU detective or by a patrol officer
Officers ________ need to complete an Offense Report for calls where the discharge of a firearm could not be confirmed and no evidence could be located
do not
Officers working in a designated ShotSpotter area (currently located in portions of Zone 1 and Zone 5) shall stay logged on to the ShotSpotter Flex Alerts Console software throughout their shifts so that they ____________________of a ShotSpotter alert.
immediately receive notification
When an officer determines that gunfire occurred and an additional criminal act was committed (i.e., aggravated assault, shooting into a dwelling, etc.), he shall ensure a copy of the audio file from the ShotSpotter Investigator Portal is downloaded onto a _________________and preserved as evidence.
digital media storage device (i.e., flash drive, DVD, CD, etc.)
Unless __________________ exist, officers shall not leave a vehicle stranded in a lane of traffic. Officers shall request top of the list (TOL) wreckers for vehicles requiring towing unless the owner/operator’s selected wrecker can respond in a reasonable amount of time.
exigent circumstances
The Patrol Division shall handle next-of-kin death notifications when the deaths were not related to ____________ or ____________________
homicide or traffic homicide incidents
________________ and an ____________ shall notify the deceased’s next-of-kin promptly, in a considerate manner, and in person. Notifications shall not be done via telephone
One supervisor and an officer
When handling disputes over the occupancy of residential property, including public lodging establishments such as hotels, officers must first determine the status of the involved parties, as specifically related to the property. This shall include identifying which of the involved parties
a. Own, operate, occupy, and/or otherwise are entitled to the possession of the residential property; and
b. Are transient occupants, not entitled to the possession of the residential property
Occupancy disputes between parties who have some entitlement to the possession of the residential party are________. In these situations, officers shall explain that formal evictions must be sought through the Court and shall be executed by the Civil Process Unit
civil matters
When a complainant, entitled to the possession of a residential property, requests a transient occupant to leave, but the transient occupant refuses to do so, the officer shall:
Request a supervisor respond to the scene
Have the complainant complete an Affidavit of Unlawful Transient Occupancy (P-0725), which shall be signed by the complainant, the officer, and the responding supervisor
Enter the information from the form into the Unlawful Transient Occupancy database and forward the form to the designated person for the appropriate zone
Direct the transient occupant to surrender possession of the residential property and leave
If the transient occupant still refuses to leave, arrest him/her for Trespassing
In the context of removing transient occupants, provides an exemption for officers from civil liability, so long as their actions were in ___________________
good faith
Disputes involving the intentional locking out of a tenant or guest are civil matters. Officers shall only intervene when access is __________________ of the tenant or guest (e.g., a tenant needs to retrieve medicine critical to his/her health, a tenant’s only means of mobility is located in the residence
essential to the health
If a representative for the residential property cannot be located or refuses to allow the tenant or guest access to retrieve the essential item(s), the officer shall:
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Direct the tenant or guest to any local social service agency that can provide assistance
If such assistance is not available or feasible, have a supervisor respond to the scene to coordinate a forced entry to the premises, in accordance with the procedures outlined in this order
COJ MO specifically addresses roadway/right-of-way solicitation. All charitable organizations wishing to solicit from any roadway or right-of-way must first obtain a permit from the____________________.
Division of Consumer Affairs
Solicitation is permitted during daylight hours only, and organizations must comply with the following conditions:
Solicitors must have a copy of the permit and a certificate of insurance (at least, one million dollar policy) at each location
Solicitors must be at least 21 years of age; and
Each solicitor must have identification with a picture.
Roadway/right-of-way solicitation without a permit is a civil violation punishable by a fine of up to $50 for a first offense. Violators may be issued a_______________________, if eligible, for “Roadway/Right-of-Way Solicitation without a Permit.”
Notice to Appear Citation (NTA)
If an officer determines that a security guard has acted outside of ____________________________, the officer shall conduct an investigation into the actions of the security officer and shall take appropriate enforcement action.
the scope of his/her statutory authority
As property owners, lessees, or agents may provide officers with written authorization via a Trespass Authorization Form (P-0338) to order trespassers to leave private property and/or to not return if there is a threat to public safety or welfare. The person being issued the trespass warning does not have to be physically present at the private property location in order to be issued a trespass warning
does not
Officers receiving a Trespass Authorization Form (P-0338) shall ensure:
The person giving the authorization is in a position of authority over the property;
The form is notarized by a certified law enforcement officer or Notary Public;
The information from the form is entered into the Trespass Authorization database found on 94Net; and
The form is forwarded to the designated person for the appropriate zone.
When property owners, lessees, or agents request verbal trespass warnings be issued to a subject, officers shall:
Verbally issue a trespassing warning to the subject for the property;
Document the warning and the complainant’s name in the appropriate Information Report.
Officers arresting a subject for trespassing shall document the following for each previous occasion on which the suspect was issued a trespass warning from the property:
The name of the complainant issuing the trespass warning;
The issued date the trespass warning; and
The incident number associated with the trespass warning.
