Dept. Procedure 3 Flashcards
3.01 – ORGANIZATIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES (4/12/13)
How are Department investigative activities and personnel organized?
- Centralized investigations
- Criminal intelligence
- Area investigations
- Traffic investigations
3.01 – ORGANIZATIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES (4/12/13)
How are case responsibility and assignment determined?
- Type of offense
- Age of suspect
- Age of victim
- Location of offense
3.01 – ORGANIZATIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES (4/12/13)
Which investigative unit will assist the homicide unit with scene reconstruction?
Traffic investigations
3.01 – ORGANIZATIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES (4/12/13)
Juvenile Services Teams will investigate sex offenses with the victim and suspect under the age of 18. True or False?
TRUE
3.01 – ORGANIZATIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES (4/12/13)
Narcotics Section manages investigative funds, maintaining and retaining all investigative fund master records for how long?
Three years
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/2014)
Large car parts such as doors, hoods, bumpers, windshields, etc. will not be accepted in the property room. What do officers have to do?
Contact Property Room personnel for special arrangements to impound parts for specialized cases that will be examined for evidence.
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
The owner/suspect will be held responsible for administrative costs associated with the tow, storage for ONE day, and storage after the hold is removed. True or false?
TRUE
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
Vehicles impounded at a contracted tow company facility will become the responsibility of whom?
Case investigator
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
Vehicles impounded for evidence must be released within how many days?
Within three working days
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
Vehicles impounded for evidence must be released within how many days?
Within three working days
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
Who can approve extension to the three-day impound rule?
The lieutenant of the investigative units
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
The impounding officer or the assigned investigator will conduct an inventory of the vehicle being impounded and held as evidence?
Assigned investigator
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
Can vehicles be impounded and stored at a substation parking lot?
Not without express permission from Tow Admin or the watch commander
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
The assigned investigator and/or laboratory personnel will process the impounded vehicle and release it within how many working days?
Within three working days
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
Only who will contact the tow yard to initiate the release of a vehicle being held for evidence?
Only the tow administrator and the watch commander have authorization to remove the hold.
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
After how many days of receipt of the certified letter sent to the registered owner, who has not made any attempt to contact the investigator, will tow administrator make arrangements to have the vehicle towed to a contracted tow yard for lean sale processing?
10 Days
3.05 – JUVENILE INDEX (08/22/2014)
What is a juvenile index?
A central record file of all San Diego County juvenile residents taken into custody within the county.
3.04 – MARKING OF EVIDENCE (02/15/2011)
Officers in the field will not directly mark on items of evidence. True or false?
TRUE
3.05 – JUVENILE INDEX (08/22/2014)
Who maintains the juvenile index?
The Probation Department at Juvenile Hall
3.05 – JUVENILE INDEX (08/22/2014)
All wanted notices and/or cancellation notices for juvenile suspects by the SDPD should originate with which unit or Command?
Area command Juvenile Services Team
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Juvenile hall cannot accept minors under what age without a judge’s approval?
TWELVE (12)
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Officers should take juveniles with traffic warrants directly to where?
Deputies at traffic court
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Will the San Diego juvenile court website contain the minor’s school grades and attendance?
YES
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Officers cannot hold a juvenile longer than how many hours
Six hours
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Officers may not release a juvenile in the field if what?
- Under 14
- Under the influence
- Requires Medical Attention
- Criminal sophistication
- Jeopardize the prosecution of the offense
- Likelihood the offense would continue
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
A nonsecure detention may not exceed how many hours?
Six hours
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Can a juvenile be handcuffed to a chair?
NO
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Juveniles taken into custody shall be provided with at least how many phone calls no later than how long after being taken into custody?
- At least two telephone calls
2. One hour after taken into custody
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
If photographs were taken during FI, how will officers include notification information?
Notification information will be documented under the “comments” section of the FI.
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Juveniles being transported to juvenile hall claim to be suicidal will not be accepted at juvenile Hall. True or false?
FALSE, suicidal are still accepted at juvenile hall. They have procedures in place to conduct a “suicide watch” on juveniles who threaten suicide.
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
To obtain a mouth swab from a juvenile under 14, what must be established?
PC 26
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Undocumented dependent children 13 or older; parents or guardian cannot be contacted, where will the officer release The juvenile to?
Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
When obtaining a mouth swab sample from the juvenile, does the officer obtaining to sample need to have a witness present during the collection?
YES
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Undocumented juveniles,13 or older (status offenders); if parents or guardian cannot be contacted, the juvenile will be released to whom?
Customs and Border protection (CBP) personnel
3.09 – AT RISK and RUNAWAY RJ’s (3/27/15)
The California Department of Justice has divided missing and runaway juveniles into how many categories?
- Juveniles at risk
- Juveniles under 16 and not at risk
- Juveniles 16 and older not at risk
3.09 – AT RISK and RUNAWAY RJ’s (3/27/15)
Within 24 hours after the case is received, the JST detective will do what?
- Contact the reporting party
- Check with Medical Examiner’s Office
- Send authorization to release dental/x-ray information and a photograph of the juvenile to the Department of Justice
3.09 – AT RISK and RUNAWAY RJ’s (3/27/15)
Within how many days of the juveniles disappearance will a written notice and photograph of the missing juvenile be given to the child’s school?
Within 10 days
3.09 – AT RISK and RUNAWAY RJ’s (3/27/15)
The Robbery Unit will assist in producing a missing persons flyer using what system?
TRAK system
3.09 – AT RISK and RUNAWAY RJ’s (3/27/15)
The criteria and activation for an Amber alert are identical to that of the CARE alert. True or false?
TRUE
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Status offenses fall under which welfare and institutions code?
601
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Criminal offenses fall under which welfare and institutions code?
602
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
The California Department of Justice requires that information on missing or runaway juveniles be entered into which two computer systems?
- CLETS
2. NCIC
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
If the missing juvenile (14 or older) is found, and parents cannot be located, where should the juvenile be placed?
- At an approved shelter, or
2. Call the juvenile probation intake officer for placement references
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
If there is more than one missing juvenile, a separate case number is required for each missing juvenile. True or False?
TRUE
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
If missing juvenile (13 or younger) is found, and parents cannot be located; where will the juvenile be placed?
Polinsky Center
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
If the found missing juvenile resides outside San Diego County, who must the reporting officer notify?
Notify teletype to send a “locate notification” to the hometown agency.
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
If the missing juvenile is found, and turned 18, however chooses not to return; what should the investigator do in that case?
Cancel the case and provide a detailed written reason for canceling the case. “Turning 18” is not sufficient reason.
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
For juveniles under 16 and not at risk, when will the area JST Detective check with the Medical Examiner’s Office and send an authorization for release of dental x-ray information to the DOJ?
At the end of the 14 days from the time to juvenile was last seen
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
Juvenile 16 and older and not at risk, when will the JST Detective check with the Medical Examiner’s Office and send an authorization to release a dental and x-ray information to the DOJ?
At the end of 45 days from the time to juvenile was last seen.
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
For nonresident cases, a courtesy report will also be taken; however a case number does not have to be assigned within the four hour requirement. True or false?
False. A case number will be assigned within the four hour requirement.
3.10 – NOT AT RISK MISSING/RUNAWAY RJ’s (08/31/2012)
Officers without access to the CAD system must get a case # from records division and immediately fax a copy of the missing persons report to whom?
Teletype Unit
3.11 DAYTIME LOITERING/TRUANCY 5/3/13
Historically, approximately how many percent of juveniles arrested for felony and misdemeanor offenses occur between the what hours?
- 40%
2. Between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM
3.11 DAYTIME LOITERING/TRUANCY 5/3/13
Truants are often responsible for daytime burglaries, thefts, and other offenses. True or False?
TRUE
3.11 DAYTIME LOITERING/TRUANCY 5/3/13
Approximately what percentage of juvenile victims are involved in violent crimes occurring during school hours?
Approximately 15%
3.11 DAYTIME LOITERING/TRUANCY 5/3/13
Under California law, all persons between which ages are required to be in school with some exceptions for special circumstances?
Between the ages of six and 18
3.11 DAYTIME LOITERING/TRUANCY 5/3/13
When can a juvenile detained for 58.05 SDMC (infraction) be fingerprinted or photographed?
If the juvenile does not have identification
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
What are the hours for curfew?
Between 10 PM and 6 AM the following day
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
For the purpose of this section, a responsible adult is anyone 18 years of age or older. True or false?
False, 18 years of age and must be authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of the minor.
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
Does “apartment houses” consider a public place?
YES
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
Juveniles 14 and older, and if parents cannot be contacted; what can officers do with the juvenile?
Transport home and release
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
Juvenile under 14, and parents cannot be contacted; what can officers do with the juveniles?
Transport to Polinsky center
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
What can officers do with a juvenile who is apprehended twice in the same night for curfew violation?
Transport to juvenile hall with Watch Commander’s approval
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
Juveniles are NOT booked, fingerprinted or photographed for city curfew ordinance unless they have been arrested for a crime per 602 WC. True or false?
TRUE
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
Undocumented juveniles 13 and older, if parents cannot be located; what can the officers do with the juvenile?
Release to juvenile to border patrol
3.12 – CURFEW ENFORCEMENT (02/07/14)
Undocumented juvenile under 13, and parents cannot be contacted; what can the officers do with juvenile?
Polinsky center
3.13 – NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT (06/24/2015)
What is the definition of “usable amount”?
Any narcotic substance saved for later use.
3.13 – NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT (06/24/2015)
Possession of 28.5 g (1 ounce) or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor or infraction?
INFRACTION
3.13 – NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT (06/24/2015)
What are the two state run clearinghouses for narcotics investigations?
- San Diego law enforcement coordination center (SDLECC)
2. Western states information network (WSIN)
3.13 – NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT (06/24/2015)
Vehicles impounded as a narcotics seizure should have a value of at least how much in equity?
$5000 or more equity (1.34 says $2,500)
3.13 – NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT (06/24/2015)
What are the criteria for drug court program participant?
- No history of violence
- No possession for sales, with some exceptions
- Not a 290
- Cannot be a CI
- Cannot be a documented gang member, with some exceptions
3.13 – NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT (06/24/2015)
Are all drug court participants subject to fourth waivers?
YES
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
Contracted Phlebotomists are on site at Headquarters daily from what time to what time?
8 PM to 6 AM
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
DUI arrests with a combination of 23152 and 11550, officers should conduct both the drug evaluation and standardized field sobriety test. True or False?
True, because the SFST is needed to confirm impairment while driving.
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
How should LSD be tested?
URINE
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
Who can officers contact for a second or expert opinion if they are not sure the subject is 11550?
Narcotics detectives
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
The suspect’s pulse should be checked how many times when evaluating for 11550?
Three times, two of which shall be done in a controlled environment.
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
To give the most reliable indication of 11550, the length of time between the first and second pulse or the second and third pulse should be how long?
Should be more than 30 minutes
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
How often are misdemeanor narcotics impounded at area commands are brought back to the narcotics vault?
Once a week
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Misdemeanor narcotics impounds are disposed after how many years?
After two years
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
All narcotics, prescription drugs, and any related drug paraphernalia shall be impounded in what database?
FileOnQ database
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Growing pots, such as planters, should not be impounded. True or false?
TRUE
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Toluene, glue, and spray cans must be impounded in the FileOnQ database and kept in separate bags. Each item should have its own barcode label. True or False?
TRUE
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Can PCP, glue, or toluene be impounded at an area command?
NO
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Analysis will not be performed on impounds without what fields are completed?
- Suspects name
- Category
- Item type
- Drug type
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Merely marking “hold for prints” does not ensure the narcotics will be printed. True or false?
TRUE
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Felony narcotics, such as methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, etc. should not be weighed by officers. True or False?
TRUE - Upon analysis, the narcotics analyst will weigh the substances and will report the net weights.
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Defense attorneys may request to view or take photos of the narcotics evidence. If a suspect is present, the viewing will be done where?
At the narcotics vault counter
3.16 – INFORMANT PROCEDURES (01/17/2014)
Law-enforcement receive information from a variety of individuals. These individuals are divided into it how many distinctive groups?
- Informant
- Information source
- Lay witness
3.16 – INFORMANT PROCEDURES (01/17/2014)
Information collected from the informant during his/her initial interview will be placed into what database?
Police department intelligence system (PDIS)
3.16 – INFORMANT PROCEDURES (01/17/2014)
Use of informants 12 years or younger is strongly discouraged. True or false?
False, it is prohibited.
3.16 – INFORMANT PROCEDURES (01/17/2014)
Use of informants under the age of 18 is strongly discouraged. True or false?
TRUE
3.16 – INFORMANT PROCEDURES (01/17/2014)
Only who is authorized to place items in the informant file?
The custodian of information records for the command.