3.0 - Investigations Part 3

Question 1

The California Department of Justice requires that information on missing or runaway juveniles be entered into which system(s)? (3.10-III)

a. ARJIS
b. SFERS
c. CRMS
d. CLETS and NCIC

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What are the patrol officer’s responsibilities for a missing juvenile at-risk or not at-risk? (3.09 IV,3.10-IV)

a. Obtain a recent photograph
b. Obtain a case number from Records Division
c. Obtain fingerprints from a parent and other siblings that are living at residence
d. Both A and B

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What detailed description of the missing juvenile should the officer obtain? (3.10-IV)

a. Clothing
b. Scars/Tattoo
c. Dental
d. All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Officers are to inform the parent/guardian that they are responsible for checking with friends, hospitals, and known locations frequented by the juvenile. (3.10-IV)

a. True
b. False

Answer 4

A

Question 5

The JST Detective will continue reasonable contact with parent’s during the absence of the juvenile. What is the correct guideline? (3.10-IV)

a. One week - Once daily
b. One week - Twice daily
c. One week - Every other day
d. None of the above

Answer 5

A

Question 6

Truants are often responsible for crimes after 10 pm. (3.11-III)

a. True
b. False

Answer 6

B

Question 7

When is a missing juvenile at risk? (3.09-IV)

a. The victim of a crime or foul play
b. In need of medical attention
c. Mentally impaired
d. All of the above

Answer 7

D

Question 8

If a juvenile has a pattern of running away or disappearing he/she is considered “at risk”. (3.09-I)

a. True
b. False

Answer 8

B

Question 9

Which category does California DOJ divide missing juveniles into? (3.09-IV)

a. Juveniles not “at risk”
b. Juveniles under 16 years of age and at risk
c. Juveniles 16 years of age or older and at risk.
d. None of the above

Answer 9

D

Question 10

It is the responsibility for the lead dispatcher to notify the following personnel of a missing juvenile not at risk. (3.09-IV)

a. Juvenile Admin Officer
b. Juvenile Admin Sergeant
c. Area Patrol Sergeant and Watch Commander
d. Both A and B

Answer 10

C

Question 11

If two or more juveniles are missing together, only one case number needs to be obtained. (3.09-IV)

a. True
b. False

Answer 11

B

Question 12

A patrol Sergeant’s responsibilities during a missing juvenile at risk incident is to: (3.09-IV)

a. During a kidnapping case notify the on-call Robbery Team
b. In event the command post is established, notify the area Captain, service lieutenant, and Critical Incident Management Unit
c. Both A and B
d. Request other resources needed.

Answer 12

D

Question 13

The Watch Commander’s responsibilities during a missing juvenile at risk is to: (3.09-IV)

a. In event the command post is established, notify the area captain, service lieutenant, and Critical Incident Management Unit
b. During a kidnapping case notify the on-call Robbery Team
c. Both A and B
d. A recent photograph of the missing is obtained.

Answer 13

C

Question 14

A JST Detective will send the Authorization to release Dental/X-Ray information form (BCIA-4048), dental records, x-rays, and a photograph of the juvenile to Child Welfare Services and the Center of Missing and Exploited Children. (3.09-IV)

a. True
b. False

Answer 14

B

Question 15

Within how many days of a juvenile’s disappearance, with the JST detective give written notice and a photograph of a missing juvenile to the child’s school? (3.09-IV)

a. 3 days
b. 5 days
c. 1 day
d. 10 days

Answer 15

D

Question 16

The “Juvenile Law” section contained in the Welfare and Institutions code is primarily concerned with the detention of the juvenile offender. (3.08-III)

a. True
b. False

Answer 16

B

Question 17

What is NOT a legal alternative disposition for juveniles taken into temporary custody, per 626 W&I? (3.08-III)

a. Release the juvenile to a parent, guardian, responsible adult, or on their own recognizance.
b. Refer to an agency for diversion.
c. Deliver to Juvenile Hall
d. None of the above - these are all legal alternatives

Answer 17

D

Question 18

Which W&I Code relates to the juvenile’s refusal to obey orders of parents, for violation of curfew, or truancy (Status Offenses)? (3.08-IV)

a. 601 W&I
b. 602 W&I
c. 707 W&I
d. 303 W&I

Answer 18

A

Question 19

Which W&I code relates to the juvenile’s violation of law or an ordinance defining a crime (Criminal Offenses)? (3.08-IV)

a. 601 W&I
b. 602 W&I
c. 707 W&I
d. 300 W&I

Answer 19

B

Question 20

Officers MUST fingerprint juveniles arrested for felony charges. (3.08-V)

a. True
b. False

Answer 20

A

Question 21

For juvenile arrests, how many fingerprint cards will officers complete? (3.08-V)

a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

Answer 21

C

Question 22

Juvenile Hall cannot accept minors under 12 years of age without a _____. (3.08-V)

a. Parent’s consent
b. Warrant
c. Written Declaration
d. Judge’s approval

Answer 22

D

Question 23

Juvenile Hall will accept 18 year olds, until their ___ birthday, with “No Bail” warrants originating in Juvenile Court. (3.08-V)

a. 19th
b. 20th
c. 21st
d. 22nd

Answer 23

A

Question 24

If a juvenile is taken into temporary custody, the officer must only Mirandize the juvenile if the officer is going to question the juvenile about the crime for which he or she has been taken into custody. (3.08-VI)

a. True
b. False

Answer 24

B

Question 25

Which is NOT a reason when an officer may not release a juvenile in the field? (3.08-VII)

a. The crime involves a great deal of criminal sophistication
b. The juvenile is unable to care for his/her safety
c. The juvenile is 14 years of age
d. None of the above - these are all reasons not to release the juvenile

Answer 25

C

Question 26

Juveniles may be handcuffed to a stationary object as long as the juvenile is under the constant observations or supervision by an officer. (3.08-IX)

a. True
b. False

Answer 26

B

Question 27

A non-secure (juvenile) detention may not exceed ____ hours. (3.08-IX)

a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8

Answer 27

C

Question 28

A juvenile under non-secure detention shall be provided the opportunity to complete at least ____ telephone call(s) no later than ____ hour(s) after being taken into custody. (3.08-IX)

a. 2 calls, 1 hour
b. 1 call, 2 hours
c. 2 calls, 2 hours
d. 1 call, 1 hour

Answer 28

A

Question 29

Which is not a required document when a juvenile is to be detained at Juvenile Hall? (3.08-XI)

a. JCR
b. Declaration and Determination Form
c. Affidavit and Application for Filing of Juvenile Court Petition
d. Juvenile Rap Sheet

Answer 29

D

Question 30

In relation to question 29, when is the only time these documents are not required by Juvenile Hall? (3.08-XI)

a. When the juvenile is under the age of 14
b. When the juvenile is being arrested under W&I 602
c. When the juvenile is being arrested for a Juvenile Detention Order or warrant
d. When the juvenile’s history is already on file at Juvenile Hall

Answer 30

C

Question 31

Who is responsible for the security of impounded narcotics and related records received from throughout the Department? (3.15-III)

a. Impounding officers
b. Laboratory personnel
c. Narcotics vault personnel
d. All of the above

Answer 31

B

Question 32

Grow lights and related evidence must be impounded on a narcotic tag. (3.15-IV)

a. True
b. False

Answer 32

B

Question 33

Gas containers should not be impounded, as transportation and storage may be dangerous. If in doubt as to whether to leave pressurized gas bottles at the scene or have it handled as a hazardous material, who should be contacted for guidance? (3.15-IV)

a. MAST
b. SD Fire Department
c. Watch Commander
d. All of the above

Answer 33

C

Question 34

Which narcotics related (single) item must be impounded at Headquarters? (3.15-IV)

a. Meth Pipe
b. Marijuana less than an ounce
c. Small marijuana plant
d. PCP pipe with residue

Answer 34

D

Question 35

When a correction must be made on the narcotics tag or log, you must use WHITE OUT to maintain the legibility of the log. (3.15-V)

a. True
b. False

Answer 35

B

Question 36

All felony narcotics should be weighed and impounded at Headquarters. (3.15-VI)

a. True
b. False

Answer 36

B

Question 37

Cocaine pipe test kits must be used to test cocaine prior to impounding. (3.15-VII)

a. True
b. False

Answer 37

B

Question 38

After using the cocaine test kits, dispose of the kits and DO NOT impound the used test kits with the impound. (3.15-VII)

a. True
b. False

Answer 38

A

Question 39

Any evidence impounded on a narcotic tag must be sealed using the customized evidence seals. What must the seal have written on it? (3.15-VIII)

a. Officer’s name, ID number, Case number, and date
b. Officer’s name, ID number, Suspect’s name and date
c. Officer’s name, ID number, Charge(s) and date
d. Officer’s name, ID number, Command, and date

Answer 39

D

Question 40

How often will with the Narcotics Vault Supervisor send to each captain a discrepancy report? (3.15-IX)

a. Weekly
b. Bi-weekly
c. Monthly
d. Quarterly

Answer 40

C

Question 41

Defense attorneys may request to view or take photos of the narcotic evidence. (3.15-XV)

a. True
b. False

Answer 41

A

Question 42

The self-motivation of each informant must always be identified and can be placed in one of six categories. Which is NOT one of the six categories? (3.16-IV)

a. Greed
b. Remorse
c. Revenge
d. Civil mindedness

Answer 42

D

Question 43

The Department does not want to discourage any officer from generally developing information and intelligence. Uniformed personnel are encouraged to become involved with or attempt to manage informants. (3.16-V)

a. True
b. False

Answer 43

B

Question 44

Each potential informant must be profiled, by the detective handler as to the True identity, Criminal history, Background and ______. (3.16-VI)

a. Criminal Expertise
b. Credit History
c. Employment History
d. Motivation

Answer 44

A

Question 45

When payment is to be made to an informant, the “Payment Voucher” (PD-536) shall be completed, signed and witnessed by _______. (3.16-VI)

a. The informant
b. A Supervisor
c. A Second Officer
d. Any Witness

Answer 45

C