703 HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT COMPLAINTS

Question 1

Sexual Assault is a traditionally underreported crime, with estimates that only ____ victims report to the police.

Answer 1

one in five

Question 2

The San Antonio Police Department’s goal is to bond with the community through a ____ approach, geared toward increasing the likelihood victims will report offenses to us. Once an officer understands the effect a traumatic event will have on the victim and their ability to recall traumatic events, a true ____ approach can begin. Our commitment is evidenced through adopting the ____ Campaign on behalf of the Department. The goal of this campaign is to improve outcomes for victims – one response at a time. When officers display empathy with understanding it will have a positive effect on the victim’s recovery process and their cooperation with the investigation.

Answer 2

victim-centered, trauma-informed
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trauma informed
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“Start by Believing”

Question 3

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A. The officer treats all victims with compassion, consideration, understanding, and patience while collecting necessary evidence and asking required questions.

B. When talking to the victim, the officer uses language appropriate to the victim’s ____, ____, and ___.

C. The officer uses ____ when referring to various parts of the body.

D. The officer does not ask any embarrassing or personal questions which are irrelevant to the investigation. Once the elements of the offense have been established and the evidentiary questions are covered, the preliminary interview
should stop. ________________ will reduce the number of times a victim must relive the incident through multiple interviews.

Answer 3

age
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intelligence
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emotional condition
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medical terms
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Victim centered investigations

Question 4

Determine and secure the crime scene(s) and comply with GM Procedure 701, Crime Scene Duties, where applicable. Remember, the crimes will be at a minimum the ________ as well as ____ and ____.

Answer 4

location where the assault occurred
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the bodies of the victim(s)
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the suspect(s)

Question 5

Complete SAPD Form 2089-PSA Pseudonym Name Form for all victims of ________________________. The chosen pseudonym name will replace the victim’s real name on all official
documents. John Doe or Jane Doe will be entered under the victim name section on the Offense Report and the
pseudonym name will be listed as the ____.

Answer 5

sexual assault,
family violence,
stalking or
human trafficking
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nickname

Question 6

The officer will ____ a copy of the offense report and SAPD Form #2089-PSA to the Special Victims Unit. The
officer will return the original SAPD Form #2089-PSA to the Special Victims Unit ____ or in ____ through the department bin mail.

Answer 6

email
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in person
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a sealed envelope

Question 7

Collection of evidence from an____ arrested person, that is , including photographs of defensive wounds, may be collected for the immediate preservation of evidence without a warrant.

Answer 7

non-intrusionary

Question 8

Suspects ________ may have ____ evidence collected from their persons only pursuant to a search warrant or through the voluntary written consent of the suspect, unless exigent circumstances can be clearly articulated by the officer and/or detective assigned to the case stating why there was not enough time to procure a warrant.

Answer 8

detained but not arrested
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non-intrusionary

Question 9

All evidence removed from the suspect, ________, will be packaged by the SANE Nurse and turned over to the officer.

Answer 9

except photographs of defensive wounds