310 Investigations (V11)

Question 1

B. Investigation Division Procedures
1. Investigations cases shall be assigned by a ___________________________ and entered in the Agency Case Management System (ACMS). [CALEA 42.1.2, 42.1.3]
2.
3.
4. All Supplemental Reports completed by the assigned detective shall be reviewed by a ______________________ for approval.
5. _____________________________ shall ensure their units are in compliance with case management guidelines and time frames by conducting quality control checks.

Answer 1

1. unit supervisor
2. Cases shall be assigned to a specific detective(s) who shall have complete responsibility and authority to complete the investigation. [CALEA 42.1.2, 42.1.4]
3. Detectives shall complete a Supplemental Report for those cases which are assigned. The time detectives have to submit a Supplemental Report varies depending on the unit assigned. Detectives shall adhere to the case management guidelines established in each unit’s unit procedure. [CALEA 42.1.2, 42.1.4]
4. unit supervisor for approval.
5. Unit commanding officers

Question 2

d. Surveillance
(1) Surveillance may be used to locate persons, apprehend suspects, or obtain information.
(2) All surveillance equipment needed shall be checked out from the Technical Support Unit (TSU) unless housed or obtainable somewhere else.
(3) All electronic surveillances must be authorized by ______________________ and must comply with applicable F.S.S. and JSO written directives.

Answer 2

a supervisor

Question 3

3. Case Files
   d. The following circumstances require the creation of electronic case files:
   (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 _________________________________.

Answer 3

the unit commanding officer or their designee.

Question 4

3. Case File
   e. _________________________________ maintain the ability to set standards for electronic case file creation in their individual units beyond the minimum standards set forth in this Order.

Answer 4

Investigations Division unit commanding officers

Question 5

3. Case File
   f. Electronic case files shall be reviewed for approval by ________________________.
   g. An assigned case that has been designated for electronic case file creation shall not be removed from the detective’s active cases in ACMS until _____________________ has reviewed the completed electronic case file for approval.

Answer 5

1. a unit supervisor
2. the unit supervisor

Question 6

3. Case File
   Prior to sharing information from an electronic case file with law enforcement personnel, what 3 things must occur?
   1.
   2.
   3.

Answer 6

i. 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 unit supervisor. [CALEA 42.1.3]

Question 7

4. Victim Contact [CALEA 41.2.5]
   a. 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. The second contact may lead to clarification of a matter or it may result in new information. _________Time Frame______, detectives shall:

Answer 7

After seven to 10 working days

Question 8

4. Victim Contact [CALEA 41.2.5]
   If a detective (homicide cases) is going to be taking an extended vacation, what must be done prior to leaving?

Answer 8

f. Detectives, who will be off-duty for an extended period of time such as on annual vacation, shall advise their supervisor on the status of any case that is still active. This will ensure the victim or the victim’s family (in homicide cases) and the assigned ASA will have a point of contact in the detective’s absence.

Question 9

5. Victim and Witness Lodging
   a. If it is necessary to lodge a material witness for his/her protection or to ensure his/her availability to investigators, arrangements have been made to house such person(s) at a local hotel. Payment to said hotel has been previously approved by _______________________________.

Answer 9

the JSO Budget Division via blanket order

Question 10

5. Victim and Witness Lodging
   b. 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 ___________________________. 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 _____________________ shall forward the form to the ________________________ for approval.

Answer 10

1. his supervisor
2. unit supervisor
3. appropriate unit commanding officer

Question 11

5. Victim and Witness Lodging
   (3) Prior to making any housing arrangements, the lead/assigned detective must have received the approved Form P-0545 (Material Witness Housing) via the ______________________.

Answer 11

chain of command

Question 12

5. Victim and Witness Lodging
   c. Once authorization has been obtained for the stay, the lead/assigned detective shall contact a representative from the hotel noting on the form with whom they spoke. The lead/assigned detective shall ensure access is restricted to hotel amenities (i.e., mini bar, pay-per-view movies, etc.). The lead/ assigned detective shall:
   (1) Make the reservation in a fictitious name, recording on the form the name in which the reservation is made.
   (2) Provide their cellular phone number as a contact number for the hotel staff when the reservation is made.
   (3) Provide the hotel staff a photocopy of the pre-approved City of Jacksonville (COJ) blanket order. Copies of the blanket order are available from each __________________________________.
   A. Rank/Position

Answer 12

Investigations Division unit commanding officer

Question 13

5. Victim and Witness Lodging
   e. A copy of the properly signed and completed Form P-0545 (Material Witness Housing Form) shall be routed to the appropriate _____________________, with a copy forwarded to the appropriate _____________________ before ____________________.
   A. Rank
   B. Rank
   C. Time Frame

Answer 13

1. unit commanding officer
2. assistant chief
3. the end of the next business day

Question 14

5. Victim and Witness Lodging
   f. The lead/assigned detective shall transport or cause to be transported, the material witness(es) to the hotel as directed by the _________________________.

Answer 14

appropriate unit commanding officer

Question 15

h. 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.
A. Time Frame

Answer 15

every other day

Question 16

5. Victim and Witness Lodging
   (4) The lead/assigned detective shall review the status checks with ________________ before __________________ and note the meeting on the Form P-0545 (Material Witness Housing Form).
   A. Rank
   B. Time Frame

Answer 16

1. his supervisor
2. the end of his tour of duty

Question 17

E. Investigative Task Force [CALEA 42.2.4]
2. The use of a task force shall be approved by the _____________________________.

Answer 17

Chief of Investigations

Question 18

E. Investigative Task Force [CALEA 42.2.4]
3. ________________________ shall designate a _________________ who shall be accountable to the _______________________ for the overall operation of the task force.
A. Rank/Position
B. Rank
C. Rank/Position

Answer 18

1. The Chief of Investigations
2. task force supervisor
3. Chief of Investigations or his designee

Question 19

E. Investigative Task Force [CALEA 42.2.4]
4. ____________________ shall have supervisory control over the task force and all assigned personnel. He shall establish a ___________________ and he shall:
A. Rank
B. Rank

Answer 19

1. The task force supervisor
2. task force chain of command

Question 20

E. Investigative Task Force [CALEA 42.2.4]
The task force supervisor will provide a written report documenting the results to ______________________________.
A. (2) Rank /Position

Answer 20

e. Evaluate results and the need for continued operations. Submit a written report of the results to the Chief of Investigations and the appropriate division chief.

Question 21

E. Investigative Task Force [CALEA 42.2.4]
6. If a task force includes members from other agencies, the _________________________ shall advise the other agency members about the chain of command and the task force objectives, as well as their individual duties and responsibilities.

Answer 21

task force supervisor

Question 22

E. Investigative Task Force [CALEA 42.2.4]
7. The ___________________________ shall, in coordination with the _____________________, establish a written agreement between JSO and the other agencies involved in the task force. The _________________________ shall approve any written agreement before it is disseminated to other agencies.
A. Rank/Position
B. Unit Position
C. Rank/Position

Answer 22

1. Chief of Investigations or his designee
2. JSO Legal Advisor
3. Sheriff or his designee

Question 23

F. Sensitive Background Investigations
1. Criminal investigations frequently involve background investigations of persons, particularly as they relate to white-collar crime, organized crime, vice activities, and the licensing of some businesses.
2. These investigations should be conducted discreetly and with special precautions. The following procedures shall be used:
d. The _________________________ shall control the distribution of related records and determine what information, if any, shall be released; and
A. Rank

Answer 23

appropriate unit supervisor

Question 24

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
Adults placed in an interview room shall be visually observed ____________________ and unattended juveniles placed in an interview room shall be visually observed _____________________. The only exception to this requirement would be if exigent circumstances exist. At no time shall the period between visual observations _____________________, and all observations shall be documented on a Form P-0202 (Holding/Interview Room Observation Form). [CFA 31.01]

Answer 24

1. every 15 minutes
2. every 10 minutes
3. exceed 30 minutes

Question 25

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
7. When a detective transports a detainee from any JSO secured facility, it shall require?
1.
2.

Answer 25

supervisor approval and two sworn officers present. [CFA 31.01]

Question 26

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
11. All detectives and Patrol officers shall be trained in interview room usage. Retraining shall be offered at least _____________________________. All sworn officers who encounter victims, witnesses, pre-arrest suspects, and post-arrest suspects shall: [CFA 31.01, 31.02]
A. Time Frame

Answer 26

once every three years

Question 27

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
16. Under normal circumstances (i.e., regular business days and hours), detectives shall release Patrol personnel from detainee responsibility as soon as possible so Patrol personnel may return to their assignments without significant delays. If Patrol transports ________________________ to be interviewed or if the arrest occurs on the evening or night shift and the detective is alone in the office, the detective shall:
A. Amount

Answer 27

1. more than one detainee

Question 28

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
16.c.If it appears the detainee interviews or the investigation will be lengthy (over several hours), contact a __________________ and request additional off-duty detectives be called in to assist and relieve the Patrol officer.
A. Rank

Answer 28

detective supervisor

Question 29

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
21. A juvenile is considered placed in a non-secure status if he/she is continuously observed, and the interview room is unlocked; otherwise, the juvenile is considered to be in a secure custody status.
a. To avoid a violation of federal law, once the juvenile is placed in a secure custody status, the secure custody cannot ______________________ before the juvenile must be delivered to the appropriate juvenile detention facility or released.

Answer 29

exceed six hours

Question 30

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
How many detainees can a detective walk to the PDF at a time?

Answer 30

23. At the conclusion of interviews, detectives shall not walk more than one detainee to the PDF without assistance even though the detainees are properly handcuffed. Detectives should keep physical contact with detainees while walking through the PMB or to the PDF. [CFA 31.01]

Question 31

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
24. An administrative review shall be conducted at least _________________________ by the ____________________________ of the interview rooms and unit procedures under his command to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
A. Time Frame
B. Rank/Position

Answer 31

1. once every three years
2. Assistant Chief of Property Crimes & Investigative Support or his designee

Question 32

G. Interview Rooms [CALEA 42.2.8]
25. The ________________________ shall inspect each interview room under his command, at least, ___________________.
A. Rank
B. Time Frame

Answer 32

1. commanding officer or his designee of each unit
2. monthly

Question 33

H. Interview Room Recording Procedures [CALEA 42.2.8]
1. All potential suspect interviews conducted by Investigations shall be audio and video recorded in their entirety unless extenuating circumstances exist. This shall include times when the detective is not engaged in an active interview and/or when the detainee is alone in the interview room.
b. Any deviation from this policy shall be approved by what three individuals?
These deviation will be properly documented in the case file.

Answer 33

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