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At a retirement party, outside vendor for the department grabbed the breast of a female volunteer. The vendor and the female are involved in a dating relationship and she is not offended. What do you do?

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Notify the Intake Specialist Unit and fill out the POE form. Note: POE policy applies to all “Department members” - applicants for employment, whether sworn or civilian, all volunteers, explorer scouts, and outside vendors.

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A sergeant was escorting an inmate. The inmate alleged for was used by the sergeant. Who completes the force investigation?

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Another on duty sergeant Use of force policy

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A sergeant directs force in the field. Who completes the force investigation?

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Another field sergeant or watch sergeant. Use of force policy

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29610 PC

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Juvenile in possession of a firearm - A minor shall not posses a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person.

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A suspect is arrested for a felony. The deputy ask if he has anything illegal on him. The suspect says no. After being brought inside the jail, a deputy recovers meth hidden on his person. What charge?

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4573(a) PC - any controlled substance, any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia intended to be used for unlawfully injecting or consuming a controlled substance (felony)

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Officers observed the defendant walking through a shopping center at 2am, when all the stores were closed. They shined a spotlight on him and got out of their car. One officer said, “come over here, I want to talk to you.” Detention?

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Unlawful detention - no other indicators of a crime being committed, spotlight and command to “come over here” constituted detention - Case law Roth (1990)

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Officers patrolling parking lot of liquor store who was victim of several recent robberies. The deputies approach the vehicle and hear a thump. The defendant exits the vehicle and is detained. Lawful?

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Unlawful detention - no other indicators of a crime being committed. Case law - Perrusquia (2007)

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How long can an inmate be held in a sobering cell without evaluation?

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In no case shall an extremely intoxicated inmate be held in a sobering cell over six hours, without a re-evaluation by the jailer. Station Jail Manual

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In high crime area, recent robberies, a deputy shines his spotlight on a male and walks “briskly” toward him. The male points to his house. The deputy asks if he is on probation/parolee, what kind of contact?

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Unlawful detention - The combination of the spotlight and the officer “rushing at” the defendant and asking his legal status amounted to detention. Case Law - Garry (2007)

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A deputy stops a non-resident driver for a CVC violation. The driver dies not had a driver’s license or satisfactory ID. Arrest section?

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40500(a)CVC

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An inmate has been release for 35 days and called to make a complaint. What do you do?

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Fill out an inmate complaint form, not a WCSCR.

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LCMC deputy is in pursuit of a reckless dui driver on the freeway. Who has the overall command?

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Watch Commander of the nearest LASD station 5-09/210.10 MPP

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Community College Bureau deputies are in vehicle pursuit. Who is in command of the pursuit?

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Watch Commander of the nearest LASD station 5-09/210.10 MPP

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Suspect steals 2 iPhones from an unlocked vehicle. The phones are valued at $500 each. What is the crime?

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487(a)PC - (felony) grand theft is more than $950

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A suspect used a stolen credit card to rent a motel room. What is required to enter and search the room?

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Nothing - A person who has rented a room with a stolen credit card lacks standing to contest entry by police Case Law - Satz (1998)

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Is surveillance mode considered an extension or part of a vehicle pursuit?

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Surveillance mode is a separate tactical operation from the preceding ground pursuit and is not considered a pursuit. 5-09/210.15 MPP

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During a cell extraction, the inmate is suspected of having a shank. What special weapon can be used?

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The use of direct-fire special weapons during cell extractions shall be used only after all other options have been unsuccessful. With watch commander’s prior approval the 40MM “Foam Baton” can be used when the inmate is suspected of being armed. The 40MM “eXact iMpact” round can be used when the inmate is known to be armed.

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A sergeant is in the lobby talking to two people. One wants to arrest the other for a misdemeanor petty theft. The sergeant does not believe probable cause exists to make the arrest. What do you advise the sergeant to do?

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Advise the citizen that the citizens arrest would be an unlawful arrest.

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A juvenile is arrested and claims he is an emancipated minor. What do you instruct the handling deputy to do?

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Arrest and book at the station as a juvenile.

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A female is found to be under the influence of meth inside her parked vehicle, with a loaded firearm in the glovebox. What is she arrested for?

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11550(e)(1)HS - a person who is unlawfully under the influence of cocaine, heroin, meth, or PCP while in the immediate personal possession of a loaded, operable firearm is guilty of a public offense (wobbler).

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In regards to a Tarasoff notification, who makes notification to the victim?

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The therapist who received the threat must notify the victim. They must also notify law enforcement and we notify DOJ regarding the firearms prohibition. 5-09/540.00 MPP

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Metrolink crash in the City of Industry, who is the LASD incident commander?

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The Industry Station Watch Commander

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A deputy goes in foot pursuit of a suspect for a CVC violation. The suspect runs into a house, the deputy waits for backup and then makes entry to arrest the suspect. Is this a lawful arrest?

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Lawful arrest - suspect committed a 148 PC by fleeing a lawful detention. The suspect has no right to frustrate a legal detention, set into motion in a public place, by fleeing into his home or other private place. Case Law - Lloyd (1989)

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An alleged juvenile is found in NCCF. What do you do?

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Admin Seg the possible juvenile, contact the IRC Watch Commander, and complete a “Inmate of Undetermined Age Report” 5-02/020.00

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Who investigates alleged juveniles in an adult custody facility?

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The IRC Watch Commander 5-02/020.00

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Who can authorize the release of a booking photo to the media?

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The Sheriff or his designee 3-09/090.10 MPP

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The media is calling about a stalking suspect, what information cannot be released?

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The victim’s name and age. 3-09/090.10 MPP

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Can the address of any victim be released to the media?

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No - pursuant to a 1999 U.S. Supreme Court Decision, no address of any crime victim shall be disclosed by a law enforcement agency.

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Which of the following is NOT a misdemeanor release exception? a) 148 PC b) 243(e)(1)PC c) 646.9 PC d) Suspect so intoxicated he is a danger to himself or others

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148 PC is not a misdemeanor release exception. 5-03/115.20 MPP

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In regards to Miranda, what are the two kinds of waivers?

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Expressed and Implied

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In custody facilities, how often should fire drills which include the use of all equipment be performed?

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Major fire drill - should be conducted every 6 months. Requires coordination & participation with local fire station, coordination with local sheriff or police, actual use of air packs, generators, ventilation shut offs, the physical evacuation of inmates & employees from areas of danger. 3-14/050.00 CDM

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In custody facilities, when are emergency drills supposed to be conducted?

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Quarterly on all three shifts - emergency drills include; Fire, hostage, earthquake, escape, major disturbance, evacuation, medical emergency (man down)

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A male homosexual inmate is unlawfully sexually penetrated by another inmate. What is the penal code section?

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286(a)PC- Sodomy, not 261PC.

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An LASD motorcycle units initiates a pursuit. Can the motorcycle remain in the pursuit after the arrival of a marked black and white pursuit rated vehicle?

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Yes - with the approval of the field sergeant. Otherwise, the motorcycle unit must terminate his involvement. 5-09/210.04 MPP

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A consular calls to request a copy of an arrest report for a consulate employee, and the investigation is on-going. What do you do?

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Refer the consular to the International Liaison Unit. 2-04/030.05 MPP

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In regards to a missing child, when is Phase II initiated?

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After four hours of searching, brief the station Detective Commander on the progress of the search and the number of patrol personnel remaining to assist, and then turn the responsibility over to him for Phase II of the investigation. 5-09/120.15 MPP

37
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**When are you required to immediately notify Homicide Missing Person’s Detail regarding a missing person?

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When the missing person is elderly; has Alzheimer’s, has severe mental or physical handicap, advanced senility, evidence of suspicious circs, condition requiring continuing medical care, infected with highly communicable disease, suicidal.

38
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A female deputy is sexually harassed by a Captain. Who handles the POE investigation?

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The Equity Commander

39
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A secretary is slapped in the face by an LET. What are you required to do immediately?

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Ascertain whether there is a need for medical attention, protection, voluntary transfer, leave, or other assistance. The workplace violence policy covers all employees. 3-01/030.26 MPP

40
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How long can an inmate stay in a safety chair?

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2 hours, unless exigent circs require the need to keep the inmate in the chair. 7-03/040.00 CDM

41
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Is it required for the watch commander to authorize the use of a safety chair?

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Absent exigent circs, authorization from the on-duty watch commander is required prior to the use of the safety chair, & a sergeant or above shall be present during the placement in the chair. 7-03/040.00 CDM

42
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Barring exigent circumstances, who can authorize 4-point restraints?

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A physician or psychiatrist - 3 & 4 point restraint systems are “medically ordered restraint devices” 7-03/030.00 CDM

43
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Who do you contact when you cannot find a sign language interpreter for a deaf person?

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Contact Sheriff’s Information Bureau

44
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An inmate threw a cup of urine and feces on a custody deputy. What is the charge?

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243.9(a)PC - battery by “gassing” - Intentionally placing or throwing, upon the person of another, any human excrement or other bodily fluids, that result in actual contact with the person’s skin or membranes.

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Patrol deputies saw a man with a rifle. The man put the rifle in the trunk of his car and drove off. The deputies go in vehicle pursuit of the vehicle. Do you allow the pursuit to continue?

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No - cancel the out of policy pursuit. The suspect was not seen committing a crime. If the suspect had displayed the firearm in an assaultive manner contemporaneous to the initiation of the pursuit, then its in policy. 5-09/210.02 MPP

46
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Custody deputies are involved in a traffic collision and Traffic Services Detail conducted the investigation. Who will review the traffic collision?

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The Executive Risk Review Committee 5-05/010.00 MPP

47
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Who determines if a vehicle pursuit was in violation of policy?

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The Unit Commander shall review the Pursuit Eval form submitted by the watch commander to determine if the pursuit was within policy and properly managed. If the pursuit was an integral part of a force or shooting being handled by IAB, the EFRC will review the pursuit. 5-09/210.30 MPP

48
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When a juvenile is arrested, in what time frame should a booking number be obtained?

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With in one hour - under no circumstances should a juvenile be detained for more than one hour without obtaining a booking number. 5-02/090.10 MPP

49
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A watch commander reviews an inmate complaint and determines it to be an emergent issue. How long until the inmate receives a written response?

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5 calendar days - The watch commander is to ensure a written response is provided to the inmate documenting what action was undertaken to address the situation which gave rise to the emergency. 8-03/010.00 CDM

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A juvenile is arrested and taken for an ok to book for a pre-existing medical issue. When does the clock start on the 6 hour detention time frame?

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The 6 hours start when the juvenile arrives at the station.

51
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Deputies respond to the hospital for a child suffering injuries possibly related to child abuse. What section gives the deputies authorization to take the child into protective custody?

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305(b) WIC - any peace officer may, without a warrant, take into temporary custody a minor who is in a hospital and release of the minor to a parent poses an immediate danger to the child’s health or safety.

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A father claims his ex-wife abducted their child. The father has a court order indicating that it’s his turn to have custody. The deputy determines the mother is a domestic violence victim, and the child is emotional. What do you advise the deputy to do?

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Allow the mother to retain the child and do not file a report - Per 278.7(b) PC, 278 PC does not apply to a person with right to custody of a child who has been a victim of domestic violence who, with good faith & reasonable belief the child, if left with the other person, will suffer bodily injury or emotional harm, takes, entices away, keeps, withholds, or conceals that child.

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A juvenile assaulted a deputy and was secured to an outside bench at the station. How long can he be handcuffed to the bench?

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30 min - Minors held in secure detention outside of a locked enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for more than 30 minutes. 5-02/035.10 MPP

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$25,000 in cash is recovered on a search warrant. You are the Incident Commander and have the inventory sheet. What must you ensure?

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Ensure the inventory sheet is reconciled against department reports listing recovered evidence or property, and that it has been entered into the master evidence ledger by the handling deputies. 5-09/465.40 MPP

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What is considered high value property?

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Any item(s) of money, narcotics, valuables, or other evidence (other than vehicles or real estate) with an estimated worth of $10,000 or more. 5-09/465.40 MPP

56
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An NCCF inmate is release from custody and his bulk property is found. What do you do?

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Efforts shall be made to contact the prisoner or a representative to claim the property. If unable to transfer or release the property, it shall be stored in property and evidence storage room for a minimum of 30 days from entry into PRELIMS. 5-04/130.00 MPP

57
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Deputies seize $1,500 cash on a traffic stop related to the trafficking of narcotics. How should they book the money?

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Money seized as narco evidence (estimated to be $1,000 or more) shall be sealed uncounted into a serialized, tamper proof narcotics evidence bag & booked into the unit safe ledger by the seizing deputy. Then entered into the safe by the watch commander. 5-09/465.40 MPP

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A spontaneous event is going to overwhelm the booking capability of the station. Who contacts who to activate a field booking team?

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On a spontaneous event, the concerned Unit Commander needs to contact the IRC Watch Commander. Will take several hours to deploy the team. For pre-planned events, EOB and the concerned Incident Commander contact the IRC WC. 5-06/020.70 MPP

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In custody, who conducts emergency transfers and evacuations?

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During inmate transfer emergencies, other facilities may be required to receive, & temporarily house, inmate transfer lines that are in progress. This activity shall be coordinated by Inmate Reception Center. 3-14/020.00 CDM

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In a vehicle pursuit, who can authorize more than the 4 unit maximum?

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The active pursuit shall normally consist of the primary vehicle unit and 3 back-up units. The field supervisor is not counted toward the 4 unit limit. Only a field supervisor or watch commander may authorize more than 4 units to engage in a pursuit. 5-09/210.10 MPP

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An inmate’s mother comes into the station to pay her son’s fines. What do you do?

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Any station, IRC, or CRDF, shall accept fines for inmates housed at any department facility. The bails and fines clerk at IRC and CRDF shall be contacted, they shall compute the amount of the fine. After accepting the fine and issuing a receipt, the jailer shall send a JDIC message to IRC or CRDF. 5-03/090.05 MPP

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Two deputies speak to an inmate inside a holding cell. They do not tell him that he does not have to speak to then. They ask him questions regarding an incident that occurred before he was arrested. They tell him two times that he is free to go back to his cell; however, he needs an escort. The deputies yell at him and use profanity. Is this a violation of Miranda?

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Miranda does not apply and it is not a violation - Case Law - Howes v Fields (2012)

63
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Deputes stop an adult and arrest him for sales or marijuana. What section do they use?

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11359(b)HS is for adults, 11359(a) is for juveniles.

64
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A barricaded suspect has a history of mental health issues. You want to request the mental crisis response team. Who do you go through?

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“Mental Health Alert” can be activated only through the crisis negotiation team, which is contacted through SEB. “Emergency Mobile Response Team” is the lead agency, functions in a psychological setting and can be directly activated by each station. “Mental Health Alert” performs in a police setting, “Mobile Emergency Response Team” shall not be requested for any police situation necessitating the deployment of a special weapons and/or crisis negotiations team. FOD 86-028

65
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Who is the incident commander for a high risk search warrant?

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High risk search operations require that the incident commander shall be of the permanent rank of sergeant or above. A Lieutenant shall oversee all entries involving SEB personnel. FOD 00-09

66
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An inmate reported that another inmate was possibly overdosing from drugs. The reporting inmate was found in possession of heroin. What is to be done with the reporting inmate?

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11376.5(a)HS - it shall not be a crime for a person in possession of a controlled substance, if that person, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for another person experiencing a drug-related overdose.

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A person overdosed on heroin. The deputies respond to the hospital and arrest the person for being under the influence. Is this a good arrest?

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11376.5(b)HS - it shall not be a crime for a person who experiences a drug-related overdose and who is in need of medical assistance to be under the influence.

68
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The deputies respond to a missing person report call with suspicious circumstances. What should be done?

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Station to send missing person JDIC message, enter into NCIC within one hour, and immediately send Missing Person Report via JDIC and fax to Homicide Bureau, missing persons unit. Notify the Missing Person Unit by telephone. Enter any associated vehicles into SVS as missing person’s vehicle. 4-16/020.00 MPP

69
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An employee purposely bumps into another employee. What do you do?

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Immediately contact the Ombudsperson/Career Resources Center on behalf of the complainant and/or witness and, with extreme priority, report the notification to the Unit Commander via written memorandum. 3-01/030.29 MPP

70
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How many hours can a deputy doing military service get drafted before and after their service?

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Employees performing military reserve duty shall be exempt from involuntary hiring during the period 16 hours preceding and 16 hours following the duty. 3-02/010.16 MPP

71
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Who can authorize the boxing in of a vehicle during a vehicle pursuit?

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If during a pursuit, it is evident the use of an offensive driving tactic is a safer alternative than continuing the vehicle pursuit, the watch commander may authorize the use of an offensive driving tactic by trained and certified personnel. Ex - PIT, Pursuit Termination Tech/Devices, Boxing-in. 5-09/210.15 MPP

72
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What is the penal code for failure to disperse?

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409 PC - Every person remaining present at the place of any riot, rout, or unlawful assembly, after the same has been lawfully warned to disperse, except public officers and persons assisting them in attempting to disperse the same, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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A juvenile is at the station for a 488 PC. It is later learned the juvenile is suspected of a 246PC. Can you detain the juvenile longer than 6 hours after finding out about the new crime?

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No - Under no circumstances shall the detention of a minor in a Sheriff’s Station/Unit be more than six hours from the time of arrival at the facility. 5-02/100.50 MPP

74
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Who is the lowest ranking person who can authorize deployment of a 40mm?

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Squad leader - Use of less lethal weapons during civil unrest - Deployment of these weapons shall be at the direction of a squad leader or higher authority; and these weapons are to be utilized only by pre-designated and trained personnel. 5-06/030.11 MPP

75
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Who is in charge of inmates property after release?

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The station/unit Property Lieutenant shall: Ensure that inmate property left at a station is returned to the prisoner. 5-04/000.70 MPP

76
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A suspect gets arrested for a $20,000 warrant for 243(d)PC. What do you do?

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Place hold on the suspect for violent crime as the bail amount is to low for a hold. 5-03/115.20 MPP

77
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At a station jail, how often does the trustee dorm get checked?

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Every Hour - jailers shall conduct a combined count and safety check of all inmate workers once per hour for the duration of the shift. Station Jail Manual

78
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Who can determine when an employee needs a breath test for a DUI admin investigation?

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Any on duty employee may be required to take such a breath test, where a unit commander or designee reasonably suspects that the employee used alcohol prior to the event under investigation. Admin Invest Handbook

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Who gets notified after the unit commander approves a drug test for an employee?

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If an employee is ordered to provide a urine sample to test for the presence of drugs or other illegal substances for admin invest, the Internal Affairs Bureau on-call lieutenant shall be notified immediately.

80
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Which crimes are we prohibited from releasing the victim’s name and age?

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220, 261,261.5, 262, 273a, 273d, 286, 288, 288a, 289, 422.6, 422.7, 422.75, 646.9 PC

81
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What is the maximum amount of time for the collection of a SART kit?

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96 hours - if a SART kit is still desired, SVB will coordinate.

82
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How long can an inmate go without food?

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14 hours - Meals shall be served three times during each 24 hour period. At least one of these meals shall include hot food. If more than 14 hours elapse between these meals, supplemental food shall be provided. 5-13/010.00 CDM

83
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An inmate escapes. Who do you immediately notify?

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Major Crimes - along with facility main control, unit and area commander, custody support services bureau, DOC, IRC, local police, SCC for broadcast, Aero Bureau if warranted, court services transportation bureau. 5-05/060.00 CDM

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