310 Investigations

Question 1

All electronic surveillances must be authorized by a_______ and must comply
with applicable F.S.S. and JSO written directives.
e. Investigative

Answer 1

supervisor

Question 2

The following circumstances require the creation of electronic case files:

Answer 2

(1) The arrest of a suspect;
(2) When deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) evidence has been submitted to the FDLE or any
other lab for further processing;
(3) When a case involves a substantial lead that has investigative viability; and
(4) At the discretion of the unit commanding officer or their designee.

Question 3

Information from the electronic case files shall be shared with other law enforcement
personnel who properly identify themselves and demonstrate an official need for the
information with the approval of a______.

Answer 3

unit supervisor

Question 4

The lead/assigned detective(s) shall make a second contact with victims, victim’s
families (in homicide cases), witnesses, and complainants in those cases which are not
solved. _______ detectives shall:
(1) Contact local victims, the victim’s family (in homicide cases), witnesses, and
complainants in person or by telephone; or
(2) Contact out-of-town victims, the victim’s family (in homicide cases), witnesses, or
complainants by telephone or mail.

Answer 4

After seven to 10 working days,

Question 5

The lead/assigned detective wishing to house a material witness in a local hotel shall
complete a Form P-0545 (Material Witness Housing Form) and submit it to his
supervisor. The form shall outline the specifics of the stay (i.e., expected duration of the
stay, the names of the persons in the room, the name the registration is made under,
etc.). The unit supervisor shall forward the form to the appropriate_______for approval.

Answer 5

unit commanding
officer

Question 6

A copy of the properly signed and completed Form P-0545 (Material Witness Housing
Form) shall be routed to the appropriate unit commanding officer, with a copy
forwarded to _______. (who and when)

Answer 6

the appropriate assistant chief before the end of the next business day.

Question 7

During the stay, the lead/assigned detective shall physically check on the status of the
witnesses________ The check shall be conducted with representatives from the
hotel and the witness(es) themselves.

Answer 7

every other day.

Question 8

The use of an investigative task force shall be approved by the_________.

Answer 8

Chief of Investigations.

Question 9

Interview rooms: Adults placed in an interview room shall be visually observed every __ minutes and
unattended juveniles placed in an interview room shall be visually observed every __
minutes.

Answer 9

15,10 not to exceed 30 mins under exigent circumstances

Question 10

When a detective transports a detainee from any JSO secured facility, it shall require
________.

Answer 10

supervisor approval and two sworn officers present.

Question 11

All detectives and Patrol officers shall be trained in interview room usage. Retraining shall
be offered at least once every______.

Answer 11

three years

Question 12

An administrative review shall be conducted at least once every three years by the__________or his designee of the interview rooms and
unit procedures under his command to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Answer 12

Assistant
Chief of Property Crimes & Investigative Support

Question 13

The commanding officer or his designee of each unit shall inspect each interview room
under his command, at least, ______.

Answer 13

monthly

Question 14

All potential suspect interviews conducted by Investigations shall be audio and video
recorded in their entirety unless extenuating circumstances exist. Any deviation from this policy shall be approved by ____.

Answer 14

the Assistant Chief of Major Case,
the Assistant Chief of Property Crimes & Investigative Support, or the Assistant Chief of
Violence Reduction or higher authority