325 - Special Assault (1 of 2)

Question 1

Who is the owner of Order 325 - Special Assault

Answer 1

Commanding Officer of Special Assault

Unit

Question 2

All allegations of felony sex crimes (including sexual battery, lewd and lascivious assault on a minor, molesting, pornography, etc.), aggravated child abuse, aggravated elderly abuse, and criminal sexting are investigated by the _____.

Answer 2

Special Assault Unit (SAU)

Question 3

Sexual batteries that occur on Duval County School Board property will be investigated by the _____; however, the _____ will investigate all other sex crimes that occur on school board property.

Answer 3

Special Assault Unit

Duval County School Board Police

Question 4

An SAU detective shall be called out 24 hours a day when: (7)

Answer 4

1. An arrest is made on an SAU warrant or when a suspect is in custody for a felony sex crime, aggravated child abuse, or aggravated elderly abuse;
2. A victim sustains significant injury, such as broken bones, serious lacerations, or any other injury likely to cause permanent disfigurement;
3. There is a burglary related to the incident;
4. The incident appears to be part of a pattern or series;
5. The incident involves another serious crime such as robbery, kidnapping, etc. where a sexual battery or attempted sexual battery was also part of the crime;
6. A kidnapping or attempted kidnapping of a victim 17 years of age or younger in which the victim has been recovered and the motivation for the kidnapping cannot be determined; or
7. Anytime a supervisor determines a detective can significantly help the investigation.

Question 5

Patrol officers shall limit their interviews of victims to determine _____ and _____

Answer 5

if a crime has been committed and if a detective needs to be called out.

Question 6

Per Florida State Statutes (F.S.S.) 960, Victim’s Rights, adult victims of sexual battery (are/are not) required to make a police report in order to receive a forensic exam (i.e., be taken to the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program - SAFE).

Answer 6

are not

Question 7

Sex Crimes: In cases where the officer is unable to determine the appropriate offense, and after consulting with their supervisor, the officer shall complete a General Offense Report titled _____ and route it to the _____

Answer 7

“Information”

Special Assault Unit.

Question 8

For adult victims, if any type of penetration occurred within the preceding _____, the victim should be taken to _____

Answer 8

120 hours

SAFE at 403 West 10th Street on the second floor of the Victim Services building

Question 9

In certain cases, a medical exam may be beneficial beyond 120 hours after the offense occurred. The determination as to whether the victim should go to SAFE will be made on a case-by-case basis by ____ (e.g. cases where the victim suffered significant trauma to the genital area).

Answer 9

SAFE medical staff

Question 10

If officers have a suspect in custody, the following protocol shall take effect:(2)

Answer 10

a. Transport the victim to the Special Assault Unit office prior to transporting the victim to SAFE unless immediate medical treatment or stabilization is needed;
b. Officers will be required to remain with the victim at the Police Memorial Building (PMB) so the victim can be transported to SAFE after the detective has met with him or her.

Question 11

For incidents requiring additional emergency medical treatment which prevents the victim from being transported to SAFE, officers shall call or have National Crime Information Center (NCIC) personnel notify the _____ and advise them of the victim’s status and location.

Answer 11

24 hour hotline/Rape Recovery Team at 721-RAPE (7273)

Question 12

Officers shall remain with the victim until _____ or _____ arrives.

Answer 12

SAFE staff or a detective (if one is responding)

Question 13

For adult victims, ask the victim PRIOR to leaving for SAFE if the victim would like the assistance of an _____ to answer any questions, explain the process, and provide counseling and assistance throughout the entire process.

Answer 13

advocate

Question 14

Sex Crimes: If the victim does wish to speak with an advocate, the officer or NCIC PECO will request the advocate respond by calling _____

Answer 14

the 24 hour rape hotline at 721-RAPE (7273);

Question 15

Sex Crimes: When the advocate is requested, they will then notify _____ of the incident, and request that medical staff be en route as well. Officers should make sure that the victim is going to cooperate _____ requesting this call-out;

Answer 15

SAFE

prior to

Question 16

Sex Crimes: If the victim does not wish to see an advocate, the advocate will not initiate contact. The _____, _____ or _____ will provide information to the victim about the availability of advocacy services and how to contact an advocate in the future.

Answer 16

officer, detective, or appropriate victim services staff member

Question 17

Sex Crimes: Response time for an advocate should not exceed _____; in some instances, however, officers may have completed the investigation prior to the arrival of an advocate. Officers may return to service without waiting for the advocate, upon being relieved by _____;

Answer 17

45 minutes

SAFE personnel

Question 18

In the event an advocate or SAFE personnel do not respond, the officer shall notify a _____;

Answer 18

patrol supervisor

Question 19

If after 1700, or on weekends and holidays, the officer shall contact_____ for the gate and alarm code so that they can unlock the SAFE building

Answer 19

NCIC personnel

Question 20

If the adult victim is reporting a sex crime but refusing to be examined, the officer shall complete a _____ and have the victim read and sign it.

Answer 20

Refusal to Submit to Medical Examination Form (P-0145)

Question 21

Refusal to Submit to Medical Examination Form (P-0145): The victim’s signature will be witnessed by the _____ and _____. A copy (yellow) of the form will be given to the victim and the original (white) shall be submitted to the_____.

Answer 21

reporting officer and the on-scene supervisor

Property & Evidence Facility

Question 22

For victims who are under the age of 18 with no injuries and no suspect is in custody, officers shall adhere to the following procedures: If the incident occurred more than 72 hours prior, the officer shall take the report following the same protocol as for adults (document on a General Offense Report and route to the _____).

Answer 22

Special Assault Unit

Question 23

For victims who are under the age of 18 with no injuries and no suspect is in custody, officers shall adhere to the following procedures: If the incident occurred within the 72 hour time frame, or if there are extenuating circumstances that warrant an immediate medical opinion or examination, then the reporting officer shall first notify the _____ prior to transporting the juvenile to the _____. If after hours, contact ____ so they can notify personnel will respond

Answer 23

on call SAU detective
First Coast Child Protection Team (CPT) office at 4539 Beach Boulevard;
NCIC

Question 24

The transporting officer shall remain at CPT until the conclusion of the exam unless relieved by _____ or _____.

Answer 24

another officer or detective

Question 25

If the victim is not examined by CPT personnel at the time the offense is reported, specific reference to this shall be noted in the narrative of the General Offense Report so that an _____ can make an appointment for the victim.

Answer 25

SAU detective

Question 26

If the suspect is someone who lives in the child’s home and an arrest is not made, removal of the child may be appropriate under certain circumstances. Officers shall consult with the _____

Answer 26

Department of Children and Families (DCF) for placement (1-800-96-ABUSE).

Question 27

If the parent or guardian is not available to give the required permission for the medical examination of a juvenile, F.S.S. 39.304 authorizes a ___, ___ or ___ to authorize and sign for the exam. The necessary forms are kept at the CPT office.

Answer 27

Police officer, DCF investigator, or CPT case coordinator

Question 28

Sex Crimes: If the victim is under the age of ___, obtain information for the General Offense Report from an adult rather than interviewing the child;

Answer 28

12

Question 29

Is it necessary to call the abuse hotline if a DCF investigator is present?

Answer 29

No, it shall be noted in the narrative that the Florida Abuse Hotline was not contacted because a DCF Investigator (include his name) was present;

Question 30

Drug-Facilitated Sex Crimes: If the assault is thought to have occurred within the preceding _____, the officer shall do the following: (2)

Answer 30

12 hours

a. Notify a supervisor; and
b. Ask the victim to provide a urine sample at that time.

Question 31

Drug-Facilitated Sex Crimes: If the victim is willing to give a urine sample, the supervisor will request a ____ respond immediately. This is not necessary if the victim will be examined by ____ or _____ within 12 hours of the assault

Answer 31

Crime Scene detective

SAFE or CPT

Question 32

Drug-Facilitated Sex Crimes: If the victim is being transported to SAFE or CPT for a sexual assault examination within 12 hours of the assault, the victim will be requested to provide a urine sample during the exam, so it will not be necessary to request a _____

Answer 32

Crime Scene detective.

Question 33

Unauthorized persons shall not be permitted in the interview area, including ___, ___, ___, etc

Answer 33

parents, other relatives, friends, etc.;

Question 34

If the victim is very young or insists that someone be with them, the privacy rule may be waived as long as the officer is____

Answer 34

certain that this person is not a suspect;

Question 35

If the victim is under the age of ___, obtain information for the General Offense Report from an adult rather than interviewing the child;

Answer 35

12

Question 36

If the victim requests to be interviewed by an officer of the same gender, _____

Answer 36

every effort shall be made to grant this request;

Question 37

For adults, if the sexual assault occurred within the preceding _____, advise the victim not to shower, bathe, or otherwise alter his or her physical appearance, or engage in any activity that may contaminate or destroy valuable evidence. For victims who are under the age of 18, CPT guidelines reduce the time frame to ____; and

Answer 37

120 hours

72 hours

Question 38

The victim should be encouraged not to _____ or _____ if the crime involved an oral sexual assault that had just occurred.

Answer 38

eat or drink

Question 39

Patrol officers will handle all civil sexting investigations involving minors between the ages of _____.

Answer 39

12-17

Question 40

Officers will run the minor’s name through the sexting database located on the “Laptops” webpage to identify suspects who have been charged with sexting. The first offense is classified as _____. The second offense is classified as a _____. The third and subsequent offenses are _____ and must be followed up by _____

Answer 40

Civil
Misdemeanor
fellony
special assault

Question 41

1st sexting offense ; Officers shall complete a Juvenile Civil Sexting Citation (P-0698) for each juvenile who transmits or possesses a photograph or video that meets the criteria defined in the sexting statute. Officers are to explain to the parent or guardian that the juvenile must appear before the Juvenile Court; or in lieu of appearing, the juvenile may complete any or a combination of the following: _____ hours of community service, pay a _____ civil penalty or participate in a cyber-safety program. The juvenile receiving the citation and a parent or guardian must report to the Juvenile Department, Room 2017 at the Duval County Courthouse (501 W. Adams Street) within _____ to schedule a court date or to receive instructions for completing the alternative penalty or penalties listed above;

Answer 41

8
$60
10 days

Question 42

Regarding Juveniles and their 1st civil sexting offense: should their phones be seized?

Answer 42

No, they will advise the parent or guardian to delete ALL contraband photographs and/or videos that have been sent to and from the device and that continued possession of the images could result in criminal charges

Question 43

Regarding 2nd and subsequent sexting offenses, will the juveniles phones be seized?

Answer 43

yes

Question 44

Allegations of child abuse, child neglect, and child dependency may be on-viewed by a _____, received by a call from a complainant to the ____ or from the _____

Answer 44

police officer
Communications Center
DCF by way of a Hotline Abuse Report, DCF Form 1235.

Question 45

Per F.S.S. 39.205, a person who is required to report known or suspected child abuse, abandonment, neglect, or child sexual abuse and who knowingly and willfully fails to do so, or who knowingly and willfully prevents another person to do so, commits a _____

Answer 45

felony of the 3rd degree.

Question 46

Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child Dependency: Children should be interviewed in private and not in the presence of ___, ___ or ___.

Answer 46

parents, guardians, or possible suspects

Question 47

When interviewing persons other than suspects, officers shall advise them that _____, by F.S.S. 39.203, from any criminal or civil liability in making the report.

Answer 47

immunity is granted to them

Question 48

The only exceptions to the legal duty to report known or suspected child abuse are _____ and _____

Answer 48

attorney/client and clergy/client privileges;

Question 49

Victim inspections will not include genitalia unless _____ is needed so aid can be rendered. Aid will only be rendered to the _____.

Answer 49

emergency medical attention

extent of training

Question 50

If evidence of child abuse is present, the child should be examined by a _____, preferably by the _____

Answer 50

physician

Child Protection Team (CPT);