CASE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

Question 1

Jacket containing a preface with a collection of reports or other written documentation concerning criminal violations, further identified by an assigned case number.

Answer 1

CASE FILE

Question 2

The systematic process of decision-making in relation to tactical and operational aspects of an investigation to determine the direction, scope, and development, as well as to ensure that appropriate investigative step are being taken.

Answer 2

CASE MANAGEMENT

Question 3

An examination of the investigative file to ensure that it is complete, complies with policy 7.02 of BCII manual, and accurately reflects previous investigative activity and current status of the investigation and any associated evidence.

Answer 3

CASE REVIEW

Question 4

An evaluation of information based upon documented experience, knowledge, reliability of information, and Divisional research to determine the most appropriate course of action and allocation of resources.

Answer 4

CASE SCREENING

Question 5

Any report submitted to a case file, including administrative and investigative reports, attachments, court orders, copies of arrest warrants, ect.

Answer 5

INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENT

Question 6

The activities undertaken by an investigator who responds to the scene of a crime as defined in policy 22.01 of FHP Policy

Answer 6

PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION

Question 7

Criteria to be considered indicating for potential for the successful conclusion of an investigation to include, but not limited to, physical evidence, witnesses, suspects, initial response time, lapsed time, type of crime, leads, informants, resources available, community impact, identifiable MO, and available intelligence.

Answer 7

SOLVABILITY FACTORS

Question 8

How may cases may be initiated?

Answer 8

Independently or assigned by the Chief Investigator or an Assistant Chief Investigator

Question 9

Once a case is opened, the investigation will be submitted within ____days?

Answer 9

90 DAYS

Question 10

In unusual circumstances a case extension will be requested every ____ days?

Answer 10

30 DAYS

Question 11

When cases are in a suspended status, the 90 day limit is ______ once the case is re-activated.

Answer 11

RECALCULATED

Question 12

All case files dealing with the criminal investigation component must be stored in _____ and ________ files that must be locked at any time they are unattended.

Answer 12

SECURE / SEPARATE

Question 13

The following are examples of how information can be obtained:

Answer 13

INTERVIEWS, INTERROGATION, COLLECTION-PRESERVATION-AND USE OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE, SURVEILLANCE.

Question 14

Sources of information that are helpful in criminal background investigations:

Answer 14

PUBLIC RECORD FILES, AGENCY FILES, CASE FILES, REPORTS FROM OTHER LEA’S, NEWSPAPER AND CREDIT FILES, INFORMANTS, LOCAL/SATE/FEDERAL RECORDS, BANK ACCOUNTS

Question 15

Cases may be classified by one of the following:

Answer 15

OPEN, SUSPENDED, REASSIGNED,CLOSED/RESOLVED

Question 16

HOW CAN CASES CAN BE CLOSED OR RESOLVED

Answer 16

ARREST, WARRANT, UNFOUNDED, NO JURISDICTION,FOWARDED TO ANOTHER AGENCY, ALL AVAILABLE LEADS EXTINGUISHED, ADMIN HANDLING, EXCEPTION (VIC REFUSED TO COOPERATE, EXTRADITION DECLINED, PROSECUTION DECLINED, DEFENDANT DECEASED, DISPUTE SETTLED “CIVIL”, STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS EXPIRED.)