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.
3.16 – INFORMANT PROCEDURES (01/17/2014)
Disqualified informant files are purged after five years. True or false?
FALSE, they will never be purged.
3.16 – INFORMANT PROCEDURES (01/17/2014)
Who has the overall responsibility for maintaining the computerized database of all informants?
Criminal intelligence units (CIU).
3.16 – INFORMANT PROCEDURES (01/17/2014)
Handling detectives are never permitted to have custody of files on informants they are handling. True or false?
TRUE
3.17 – MISSING ADULTS (04/06/2011)
What is the minimum time requirement before a missing person report can be taken?
The report will be taken without delay regardless of jurisdiction.
3.17 – MISSING ADULTS (04/06/2011)
Missing persons fall into how many categories?
- At risk
2. Not at risk
3.17 – MISSING ADULTS (04/06/2011)
Can a missing person report be taken over the phone if it is “not at risk”?
YES - Between 0700 and 2200 hours, seven days a week, the Centralized TRU will take the report.
3.17 – MISSING ADULTS (04/06/2011)
An “at risk” missing person incident will automatically relayed to whom to immediately enter the missing adult information into the missing persons system (MPS)?
Teletype
3.17 – MISSING ADULTS (04/06/2011)
Can Communication Division dispatchers take a not “at risk” missing person report over the phone?
YES
3.17 – MISSING ADULTS (04/06/2011)
If the found person is an Alzheimer patient who does not have a bracelet to identify himself, who can officers call to check their database for possible names?
National Safe Return program
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
When a fugitive from this jurisdiction is arrested in another state, the arresting agency will notify the Sheriffs Office who will in turn contact whom for approval of the extradition?
The District Attorney’s Office
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
Extraditions less than how many miles will be made in one day, without an overnight stay?
500 miles
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
Extraditions over how many miles will be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for stays over two nights?
1000 miles
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
At least how many hours prior to traveling should the extradition officers take the TSA request form to the teletype unit so a properly formatted message can be sent to the TSA?
At least 24 hours prior.
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
Additional time required for follow-up investigation during extraditions is not reimbursable under the extradition agreement. True or false?
TRUE
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
The extradition officers must have what with him in order to get clearance from the TSA to board the plane?
Unique alphanumeric identifier (UAI)
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
On departure date, the extradition officers should arrive at the airport how long prior to flight time?
At least two hours prior to flight time.
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
When a prisoner is to be escorted, the officers must contact the airline representative at least how many hours prior to boarding?
One hour
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
What information must the extradition officers give the airline representative prior to boarding?
- Prisoner’s identity
- Which flight number
- If prisoner is considered dangerous
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
Normally how many dangerous prisoners will be allowed on an aircraft?
Only one
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
If the trip is an informal extradition, what must be obtained when picking up the prisoner?
A signed waiver
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
Upon returning from the trip, reconciliation of paperwork must be completed within how many days?
Within three working days
3.18 – EXTRADITION PROCEDURES (08/29//2014)
If the trip was a formal extradition, the extradition officers should obtain what?
State agent’s appointment
3.20 – HOSPITAL INTERVIEW PROCEDURES (05/30/14)
In the event hospital staff denies access to a patient or needed medical record, the officer should contact the hospital administrator directly to complain about such an incident. True or false?
False, officers shall make a report to the Department’s hospital liaison Sergeant in Ops Support.
3.21 – FIELD RELEASE/DROP CHARGE (06/12/2015)
Should a subject be released, the officer shall release the subject and which way?
- At the scene prior to transport
- At a police facility
- At a medical facility where the subject was treated
3.21 – FIELD RELEASE/DROP CHARGE (06/12/2015)
Authorization for release must be made by whom?
The appropriate commanding officer
3.21 – FIELD RELEASE/DROP CHARGE (06/12/2015)
Under no circumstances is “insufficient evidence” alone be an acceptable reason. True or false?
TRUE
3.21 – FIELD RELEASE/DROP CHARGE (06/12/2015)
Who is the only person, other than investigative personnel, authorized to prepare an 849 B1 release form?
The Watch Commander
3.22 – PAWNED PROPERTY (08/30/2012)
What is the time period mandated by the State, during which property received by a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or junk dealer must be held in the store?
30 days
3.22 – PAWNED PROPERTY (08/30/2012)
Pawn means a loan has been made on the property; what is the length of a loan period?
Four months
3.22 – PAWNED PROPERTY (08/30/2012)
The right of redemption of the property can be extended to how many days above and beyond the four-month loan period?
10 days
3.22 – PAWNED PROPERTY (08/30/2012)
A peace officer can place a hold on a pawn property, how long is the hold?
90 days
3.22 – PAWNED PROPERTY (08/30/2012)
When can a detective seize and impound the pawn property?
- No question the property is stolen
- No question related to the ID of the property.
- Likelihood a case will be issued by the prosecuting agency.
3.22 – PAWNED PROPERTY (08/30/2012)
Is the store owner obligated to the verbal hold?
No, only written notification legally obligates the storeowner.
3.22 – PAWNED PROPERTY (08/30/2012)
Who must the officer notify upon placing a verbal hold on a property at a pawnshop?
Police permits and licensing unit.
3.22 – PAWNED PROPERTY (08/30/2012)
Can the store owner realize a profit on the property being sold back to the legal owner?
May not, per 21647C2 of the business and professions code
3.23 – IMPOUND/TEMP USE OF SEIZED PROPERTY.
To obtain property and hold it in the custody of the law; placed into protective custody for safekeeping and/or investigative purposes. This is seizing or impounding?
IMPOUND
3.23 – IMPOUND/TEMP USE OF SEIZED PROPERTY.
Who may impound property for the purpose of making a narcotic-related seizure?
Any sworn member of the San Diego Police Department
3.23 – IMPOUND/TEMP USE OF SEIZED PROPERTY.
Only who is authorized to remove seized property or currency from the SDPD property impounds room?
SDPD detectives assigned to the NTF.
3.23 – IMPOUND/TEMP USE OF CEASED PROPERTY.
Units needing a pool vehicle can temporarily use seized vehicles for a period of not to exceed how many days?
90 days
3.24 – CONVERSION OF SEIZED PROPERTY (9/19/2014)
Unclaimed property must be held for at least how long before it can be converted for use?
At least three months
3.24 – CONVERSION OF SEIZED PROPERTY (9/19/2014)
If the true owner was NOT identified and no notice was given, how long must the property be held for before it can be converted?
Six months
3.24 – CONVERSION OF SEIZED PROPERTY (9/19/2014)
Name some items that are not considered appropriate for conversion to department use:
- Microwave
- Refrigerators
- Phone answering machines
- Briefcases
- Radios
3.24 – CONVERSION OF SEIZED PROPERTY (9/19/2014)
Items can be converted for personal use as long as it is work related. True or false?
FALSE
3.24 – CONVERSION OF SEIZED PROPERTY (9/19/2014)
Who will determine the value of each item converted?
A property and evidence supervisor.
3.25 – RECEIPT for WEAPONS / CURRENCY (8/29/14)
A receipt shall be given whenever money in the amount over how much is impounded?
Over $20
3.25 – RECEIPT for WEAPONS / CURRENCY (8/29/14)
If a person refuses to sign the receipt, who should sign to receipt as a witness?
A second officer
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
Documentation of recording: if an officer issues a traffic citation and the contact was recorded, how will the officer indicate there was an audio recording of the traffic shop?
Write the word “recording” in the “case number” box.
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
As a general policy, Department personnel should refrain from video recording or photographing peaceful demonstrations. True or False?
TRUE
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
Can media files of evidentiary nature be permanently stored in the Department’s network directory for later retrieval?
NO
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
If a member of the public video records a crime in progress and refuses to surrender a copy of the media, can officers seize the media?
Only with the approval of the on-duty field Lieutenant, and if not available, from the Duty Captain.
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
Can surveillance camera with audio recording be used in a public place?
NO
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
If the media containing the crime in progress, and was seized by the officer; can the officer view the media?
If there is no exigency to view the media, it shall NOT be viewed until a search warrant or court order has been obtained.
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
If the owner of a surveillance camera equipment refuses to give the original, but is willing to give a copy, officers should accept the copy as evidence. True or False?
FALSE - Officers are NOT to accept copies of the original.
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
If the owner of the camera surveillance equipment refuses to provide the tape, how will officers go about getting the tape from the owner?
Search Warrant
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
Whenever media containing evidence is seized, who has an absolute duty to preserve the evidence and maintain a chain of custody?
The seizing officer
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
Is a receipt necessary whenever media is seized?
A receipt shall be completed.
3.27 – KIDNAP RESPONSE PROCEDURES (08/01/2014)
The FBI should also be notified in cases involving children under what age?
Under the age of 12
3.27 – KIDNAP RESPONSE PROCEDURES (08/01/2014)
Since responsibility for out-of-state kidnap cases rests with the FBI, investigative responsibilities may be relinquished. True or False?
TRUE
3.28 - MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
Locally, what department issues the medical marijuana program card?
The San Diego County Health and Human Services
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
To be a qualified patient, the individual must:
- Be a California resident;
- Must have a recommendation (oral or in writing) from a physician;
- Must have a serious illness;
- Must have been examined by a physician for the illness.
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
What are some of the common words used to identify groups of individuals who cultivate marijuana for medical purposes?
- Cooperatives
- Collectives
- Dispensaries
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
Can a primary caregiver have more than one qualified patient?
Yes, provided all the qualified patients and primary caregiver reside in that same city or county.
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
The growth and supply of marijuana by itself is not sufficient to establish that an individual is a primary caregiver. True or false?
TRUE
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
Can a qualified patient smoke marijuana on his private property that is in the view of the public?
No, it is an infraction.
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
If the primary caregiver and qualified patients don’t live in the same city or county, how many patients can the primary caregiver have?
One qualified patient
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
When a subject asserts medical marijuana and presents a patient ID card, officers must use the Department’s questionnaire to verify & confirm. True or False?
FALSE - Do not use the questionnaire when presented with a state issued ID card.
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
A qualified patient with a valid patient ID card may possess the total amount of processed marijuana up to how much?
Any quantity of marijuana reasonably necessary for
their current medical needs.
3.28 – MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
A primary caregiver with a valid ID card may possess up to how much processed marijuana?
Reasonable related to the current medical needs for each of the Qualified Patients for which he is the caregiver.
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
What is the qualifying age?
65 or older
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
What is the qualifying age for dependent adults?
Between the ages of 18 and 64, who has physical or mental limitations, which restricts his ability to carry out normal activities or to protect his rights.
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
Who is responsible for the initial investigation of all elder/dependent adult abuse cases?
Patrol officers
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
If the victim is gravely disabled and no responsible caregiver is present, whom should officers contact for assistance?
Adults and independence services (A&IS)/adult protective services (APS).
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
Who handles the investigation if a 67-year-old victim is a victim of identity theft or financial crimes where the suspect is unknown?
Economic crimes section
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
Who handles sex crime investigations if the victim is 66 years old?
Sex Crimes Unit
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
Who investigates domestic violence if the victim is 65 years old?
Domestic violence unit
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
If a 69-year-old victim was kidnapped for ransom or if there was a home invasion robbery at his home, who will investigate?
Robbery Unit
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
What are the objectives of the PDIS system?
To prevent and control crime, while conforming to the privacy and constitutional rights of groups and individuals.
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
What unit will handle all misdemeanor crimes committed against elders or dependent adults where the suspect is a caregiver or relative?
ELDER ABUSE UNIT
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
What is a guideline for law enforcement agencies operating federally grant-funded criminal intelligence system?
Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, part 23
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
Who is ultimately responsible for establishing the existence of reasonable suspicion of criminal activity through examination of supporting information submitted by department personnel?
Criminal intelligence unit (CIU).
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
How are information source labeled?
- Reliable
- Usually reliable
- Unreliable
- Unknown
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
How are confidential informant referred to in the PDIS application?
By their control number or the word “source”.
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
All inquiries of the PDIS will be conducted through the database Filter and search menu. True or False?
TRUE
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
Temporary files and all of the information collected shall be purged within how many days from the date of entry if there is no compelling reason for its retention?
Within 90 days
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
Temporary files should be made part of the PDIS until it satisfies the entry criteria. True or False?
FALSE
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
Who reserves the right to deny PDIS access?
Criminal intelligence unit
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
What is a “third agency rule”?
An information sharing restriction.
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
What is required when information is disseminated from the PDIS application?
An audit trail or dissemination record
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
If a department member receives intelligence from an intelligence source (such as a fusion Center), that officer cannot disseminate the information to a third-party without the permission of the original source. True or False?
TRUE
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
What is the maximum retention period for information in the PDIS system?
Five years
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
Can information remain in the database longer than the retention period?
Yes, if a continuing criminal predicate exists that can be clearly articulated and is connected to current activity.
3.31 – CHILD ABUSE PROCEDURES (08/15/2014)
The Child Abuse Unit investigates all child death cases under the age of 18, excluding which?
- Homicides
- Traffic related deaths
- Suicides
- Terminally illnesses
3.30 – PD INTELLEGENCE SYSTEM (03/29/2013)
In regards to PDIS files, when it becomes necessary for staff to access the server or the database, CIU personnel will be physically present. True or false?
TRUE
3.32 – DIGNITARY PROTECTION DETAILS (06/12/2012)
The duty of coordinating protective details for visiting dignitaries falls to which unit?
Criminal intelligence unit (CIU).
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Evidence impounded, through the FileOnQ
system, but not received in the Property Room will require what?
An A-9 narrative from the impounding officer explaining the reason.
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Shoplifting evidence obtained during a routine shoplifting case (i.e., a citizen’s arrest by store personnel) will be impounded at the area command. True or False?
FALSE - Maintained at the store where the crime occurred until needed for trial.
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
If property has been identified at a Pawnbroker or Secondhand Dealer as stolen and has evidentiary value in the criminal prosecution of a case, investigators may seize and impound the property. True or False?
TRUE
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Cash amounts of how much will be stored separate from other impounded property? (pg. 5)
$20.00 and over
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Personal checks, cashier’s checks, traveler’s checks, and foreign currency are handled as “money” and do to be totaled or impounded separately from documents or paperwork that are impounded. True or False?
FALSE - are not handled as “money” and do not need to be totaled or impounded separately
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Money in amounts of $500 and over and jewelry deemed to be valued over $1,000 must be impounded where? (pg. 7)
Headquarters
3.02 – IMPOUNDS & EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
All impounds pursuant to a search warrant will require what for release, disposal or other disposition (PC1535 – PC1540).
Court Order
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Amounts of cash over _____ must be impounded separately from all other
items.
$20.00 - The impounding officer and a witness are required to sign the money envelope.
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Officers shall not remove or impound unidentifiable property valued at less than ________found on private property.
$100 - it is the property owner’s responsibility to remove or dispose of the property.
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Officers shall or shall not remove or impound unidentifiable property found on public property that is non-useable, non-saleable, or the value of the item is less than $100.
SHALL NOT
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Personal property found on public property without a readily identifiable owner is presumed to be abandoned property must be impounded as unclaimed property and
held for how long?
A minimum of 90 days
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
All locked safes, it is the assigned detective’s responsibility to contact the contracted locksmith to open a locked safe within how many days of impound. (pg. 16)
Seven days
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Property impounded at area commands will generally be transported to HQ by a property clerk within how many days?
Three working days
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Property seized under a search warrant cannot be released or a disposal authorized without what?
- A court order
2. Property Release Form (PD-184) is also required.
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
When evidence has been impounded pursuant to a search warrant, who is responsible for obtaining a court order prior to authorizing a release or disposition of that evidence?
the Detective
3.02 – IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (09/25/14)
Impounding officers from other jurisdictions may OR may not sign-out property that was impounded by them.
They MAY. However, They may not sign-out property they did not impound w/o prior approval of the assigned investigator or his/her supervisor.
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
The owner will be held responsible for administrative costs associated with the tow, storage for ____ day, and storage after the hold is removed.
ONE
3.03 – VEHICLE IMPOUND (08/16/2013)
Who is responsible for processing and contacting the registered owner upon releasing the hold on the vehicle.
The investigator. The Tow Administrator must also be notified by the investigator upon releasing the hold.
3.04 – MARKING OF EVIDENCE (02/15/2011)
Identifiable initials and the date will be placed on the containers or wire tags that can be attached to the items of evidence. True or False?
TRUE
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Juvenile Hall will accept 18 year olds, until their birthday, with “No Bail” warrants originating in Juvenile Court
19th
3.08 – JUVENILE PROCEDURE (02/13/2015)
Dependent children are defined as victims of
child abuse, neglect, or molestation, , or children otherwise in need of immediate protection as detailed in which code?
Welfare and Institutions Code § 300.
3.09 – AT RISK and RUNAWAY RJ’s (3/27/15)
“At-risk”missing juvenile circumstances, per 14213 PC, include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The victim of a crime or foul play;
- In need of medical attention;
- May be the victim of a parental abduction;
- Mentally impaired; or,
- Has no pattern of running away or disappearing.
3.09 – AT RISK and RUNAWAY RJ’s (3/27/15)
In family abduction cases, if you cannot determine the validity of the order, do not act on that order, who should you contact?
Contact the District Attorney’s (DA) Child Abduction Unit (CAU) for assistance.
3.09 – AT RISK and RUNAWAY RJ’s (3/27/15)
Patrol officers investigating allegations of child abduction often determine it to be a civil matter. In these situation, what can the officer offer to the parties involved in regards to filing a report?
Refer to the District Attorney’s Office website at: www.sdcda.org/helping/visitation/child-visitation-violation.html.
3.13 – NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT (06/24/2015)
Can the arresting officer recommend the arrested individual for Drug Court?
YES
3.13 – NARCOTIC ENFORCEMENT (06/24/2015)
Uniformed officers initiating “Whisper Stop” or “Wall Case” will activate their BWC in accordance with Department Procedure 1.49. True or False?
TRUE
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
A search warrant is NOT required before law enforcement administer non-consensual, forced blood testing. True or False
FALSE - United States Supreme Court in Missouri v. McNeely, 133 S. Ct. 1552 (2013), held that a search warrant is required
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
If the suspect is on parole or has a valid Fourth waiver, Consent still must be obtained before any testing is administered on forced blood testing. True or False?
FALSE - Consent is deemed given if the suspect is on parole or has a valid fourth waiver.
3.14 – DRUG INFLUENCE TESTING (08/29/2015)
If the suspect is arrested for 11550, but he is not willing to give consent to have his blood drawn, what can officers do?
Officers should proceed without a blood test and, with probable cause, book the suspect into jail for H&S 11550(a) violations.
3.15 – NARCOTICS IMPOUNDS and EVIDENCE (6/24/13)
Grow lights and related evidence can be impounded in the FileOnQ database at Area Commands. True or False?
FALSE - THEY must be impounded in the FileOnQ database and submitted to the Headquarters Property Room.
3.17 – MISSING ADULTS (04/06/2011)
“Missing Persons” is a legal term, defined in Penal Code section 14213. Does it include “Missing Children”?
YES
3.21 – FIELD RELEASE/DROP CHARGE (06/12/2015)
When may any peace officer release from custody, instead of taking such person before a magistrate, any person arrested without a warrant?
Per Penal Code Section 849 - He or she is satisfied that there are insufficient grounds for making a criminal complaint against the person arrested.
3.23 – IMPOUND/TEMP USE OF CEASED PROPERTY
Any property or currency being impounded in the San Diego Police Department Property Room must have what designator box checked in FileOnQ at the time of impound?
The “asset seizure” box.
3.23 – IMPOUND/TEMP USE OF SEIZED PROPERTY
To take possession of property by legal process; to confiscate property with intent to permanently acquire legal ownership is to seizure or impound?
SEIZURE
3.23 – IMPOUND/TEMP USE OF SEIZED PROPERTY
Only who may seize property?
Only a Narcotic Task Force (NTF) agent with Federal authority under Title 21 U.S.C.
3.24 – CONVERSION OF SEIZED PROPERTY (9/19/2014)
Stolen or embezzled property must be held for at least how long if notice was given to the true owner?
Three (3) months
3.25 – RECEIPT for WEAPONS / CURRENCY (8/29/14)
Only firearms need to be impounded in DV incidents. True or False?
FALSE - Deadly weapons are impounded in domestic violence incidents (pursuant to 18250 PC).
3.26 – MEDIA EVIDENCE (11/27/2012)
If a Crime in Progress was captured by a reporter or newsperson, can officers seize the media capturing the crime?
The actual media should not be seized. the name and
organization of the person recording the video, audio, or taking the photographs should be obtained and provided to the area station captain.
3.28 - MEDICAL MARIJUANA (06/24/2015)
Qualified Patients and Primary Caregivers may not smoke marijuana in or within _____feet of the grounds of a school, recreation center, or youth center, unless the medical use occurs within a residence.
1,000 feet
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
Elder and dependent adult abuse can be characterized as physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or neglect by self or others. True or False?
TRUE
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
Does Home Improvement scam fall under the purview of Financial Abuse?
YES
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
An ARJIS-9 is no longer required for an elder abuse incident where no crime has occurred. True or False?
TRUE - A&IS and the Elder Abuse Unit will follow up on the SOC 341 and take the appropriate actions.
3.29 – ELDER ABUSE (08/14/2015)
Elder and dependent adult abuse can be characterized as physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or neglect by others or WHO?
SELF
3.32 – DIGNITARY PROTECTION DETAILS (06/12/2012)
As a general rule, SDPD does NOT provide protective details, motorcades or escorts to private citizens or celebrities. True or False?
TRUE