325 Special Assault (V8) Flashcards
II. Hours of Operation and Callout / Notification Criteria
For an after-hours callout what must occur staffing-wise, prior to SAU being notified?
C. After hours callout criteria: An SAU detective is available via callout through the Police Emergency Communications Officer (PECO) at (904) 630-0513. All callouts require a Patrol supervisor to be at the scene prior to contacting the SAU supervisor through the Investigative PECO.
II. Hours of Operation and Callout / Notification Criteria
D. An SAU detective shall be called out 24 hours a day when:
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- 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;
- A victim of a sex-based crime sustains significant injury, such as broken bones, serious lacerations, or any other injury likely to cause permanent disfigurement;
- There is a burglary co-occurring with a sex-based incident;
- The sex-based incident appears to be part of a pattern or series;
- 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;
- A non-domestic kidnapping or attempted non-domestic 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;
- A non-verbal child sustains an aggravated injury, regardless of whether it is believed to be an accidental injury; or
- Anytime a supervisor determines a detective can significantly help the investigation.
III. Policies & Procedures
2. Child-on-Child: Sexual acts involving a suspect and victim that are both ______________Age_________. These cases are handled by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and follow-up with DCF is conducted by the SAU DCF Intake Detective.
under the age of 12
III. Policies & Procedures
9. Non-Report Sexual Assault Examination Kits (NR): The sexual assault examination kit collected from a victim who wishes not to report the crime to law enforcement, but does wish to have potential evidence collected ______Time______ of the incident. These kits are held for two years from the date of submission into the Property & Evidence Facility. Within the two years these kits are held, a victim may choose to report the incident to law enforcement and the kit can be updated from NR to reflect the victim has chosen to report the offense.
within 120 hours
B. Information Reports v. Statutory Offense Selections
What is the criteria for a statutory offense report vs. an information report?
- For adult victims who can provide enough information for officers to identify which F.S.S., if any, may have been violated, officers shall list the corresponding F.S.S. in the offense block of any reports generated.
- For child victims, if enough information exists for officers to determine which offense may have been violated, officers shall list the F.S.S.
- If any doubt exists as to which F.S.S. should be selected, officers shall generate an Information Report and choose the reason “Information Report – Special Assault Unit”. Failing to select the SAU option will result in reports not being properly routed for investigative follow-up.
- A resource guide that explains the different types of sex-based offenses covered by F.S.S. is maintained on the SAU 94Net site under “Patrol Resources” and can be referred to when attempting to identify the correct offense.
C. Contacting Suspects in Special Assault Investigations
When should an officer engage/interview a suspect in a special assault case?
a. The suspect is still at the scene. “At the scene” means the suspect is within close proximity to the area where the crime occurred and/or is being reported, and has not made an attempt to leave, such as entering into a nearby residence or walking away from the incident location prior to the officer’s arrival; or
b. A crime just occurred, and the suspect is attempting to flee the scene. In this circumstance, the factors of whether or not the officer can engage in fresh pursuit should be considered before the officer attempts to apprehend the suspect. Additionally, the officer should consider whether or not the suspect poses a continued threat to the safety of others should the suspect escape.
C. Contacting Suspects in Special Assault Investigations
If a question arises where a detective is contacted after hours, what is the process to have contact made?
- Should an officer have any questions on whether or not they should contact a suspect in a special assault investigation, they can contact the SAU office during normal hours and speak with a detective, or they can contact their supervisor and the supervisor can request to speak to the on-call SAU supervisor via the Investigative PECO.
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
If a juvenile wants to undergo an examination what must occur?
- Per F.S.S. 960, Victim’s Rights, adult victims of sexual battery are not required to make a police report to undergo a forensic exam through the SAFE Program. If an officer is made aware of an allegation of sexual battery but the victim does not wish to speak to police, the officer shall advise the victim of this available medical assistance and provide the Rape Recovery Hotline phone number. Juvenile victims who wish to undergo a sexual assault examination through the CPT must have an accompanying police report.
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
If a victim wishes to report an incident what is the appropriate course of action? (Offense vs. Information Report)
- If the victim wishes to report the incident, responding officers shall document the incident on an Incident Report using the most appropriate offense title. In cases where the officer is unable to determine the appropriate offense and after consulting with their supervisor, the officer shall complete an Incident Report titled “Information” and select “Information Report – Special Assault Unit” as the reason.
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
6. For adult victims, if any type of penetration occurred within the ______Time_Frame________, the victim can receive a forensic sexual assault examination through the SAFE Program.
preceding 120 hours
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
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When will an officer notify the RAPE Recovery Hotline?
The advocacy program and the medical examination are not mutually exclusive; the victim does not have to accept advocacy to get a medical evaluation or vice versa. If the victim agrees to accept either service from the SAFE Program, the officer must call the Rape Recovery Hotline as soon as possible during the investigation. If the victim requests an advocate, the advocate will assist with requesting the medical evaluation. If the victim wishes only to participate in the medical evaluation, the officer shall notify the Rape Recovery Hotline of the medical examination request.
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
8. In certain cases, a medical exam may be beneficial _____Time_Frame______ the offense occurred. The determination as to whether the victim should go to SAFE will be made on a case-by-case basis by SAFE medical staff (e.g., cases where the victim suffered significant trauma to the genital area). Officers shall telephonically confer with SAFE staff to determine if the victim should be transported to their facility.
beyond 120 hours after
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
10. If a SAFE exam is likely to occur and officers have a suspect in custody, which should occur first? The interview or the exam?
- b. The victim shall be transported to the SAU office prior to transporting the victim to SAFE unless immediate medical treatment or stabilization is needed; and
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
12. (Transported to Medical Facility) Officers shall remain with the victim until SAFE staff or a detective (if one is responding) arrives. Response time for an advocate should ____Time_Frame____. 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 SAFE personnel.
- In the event an advocate or SAFE personnel do not respond, the officer shall notify ______________.
- not exceed 45 minutes
- a Patrol supervisor
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
15. If an adult victim reports a sex crime from the _____Time_Frame_______ but refuses to be examined, the officer shall complete the carbon copy of Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination) and have the victim read and sign it. The victim’s signature shall be witnessed by ____________________.
- preceding 120 hours
- the reporting officer and the on-scene supervisor.
c. Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination) shall not be utilized when the victim decides not to make a criminal report of a sex crime pursuant to F.S.S. 960.
d. The officer shall note in the narrative of the applicable report if the victim refuses to sign Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination). In instances of refusal, Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination) is not required.
D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
16. Sexual assault examination kits for victims who choose not to report their victimization to law enforcement pursuant to F.S.S. 960 shall be retrieved from the SAFE Program office and shall be submitted to the Property & Evidence Facility as NR kits by a member of the SAU.
How long will these kits be maintained for?
a. These kits shall be maintained for two calendar years from the date they are entered into the Property & Evidence Facility.