Dept. Procedure 6 Flashcards
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
Searches are conducted to recover:
- Instruments used to commit the crime;
- Fruits of the crime; and
- Weapons
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
Handcuffing a suspect in the high-risk or prone position should not be attempted by one officer. True or False?
TRUE
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
Generally, officers shall handcuff prisoners prior to searching them. True or False?
True
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
If a search of a wallet or purse of a suspect is conducted, a witness officer shall be present. True or False?
False, SHOULD be present.
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
A strip search or visual body cavity search may only be conducted with:
Prior written authorization of a supervisor on duty.
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
In order to conduct a strip search, there must be reasonable suspicion or probable cause?
Reasonable Suspicion
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
The completed authorization form for strip search does not have to be made available to the person searched upon request. True or False?
False, it must be made available.
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
To conduct a physical body cavity search, the officer must:
- Obtain a Search Warrant (regardless if consent was given).
- Conducted by a physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, licensed vocational nurse, or emergency medical technician level II.
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
Per 851.5 PC, any person who is arrested and held for more than____ without being booked has the right to make at least________ phone calls.
- Three hours
2. Three phone calls
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
Generally, body cavity search warrants should be limited to dangerous weapons suspected to be secreted in a body cavity. True or False?
TRUE
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
If contraband is suspected, what should the officer do?
Medical clearance shall be obtained and jail staff notified to institute a contraband watch.
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
A maximum restrained subject can be transported in a prone position in the backseat. True or False?
False, shall not.
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
Subjects who have been maximally restrained shall be transported lying sideways across the backseat, and the subject does not have to be seatbelted. True or false?
False, the subject will be seatbelted.
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
All prisoners arrested for ________ or ________ will be fingerprinted. CAL-ID is mandatory regardless of any identification found in possession of the prisoner.
- Petty theft
2. Misdemeanor weapon charges
6.01 – HANDCUFFING/RESTRAINING/SEARCHING and TRANSPORTING (05/22/2015)
Prisoners shall be under constant observation and supervision by an officer. Observation by television monitor is sufficient. True or False?
FALSE - Officers must be in close enough proximity to intervene if necessary to ensure safety.
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Arresting or detaining Officer shall be responsible for conducting what type of check on all adults and juveniles?
MA09 and ARJIS (/MOI11)
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
During a “sweep” or any police activity that may result in a large number of arrests, who will act as a liaison with the county jail commander?
The Watch Commander Sgt.
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
OC is allowed on the Gun belt while obtaining fingerprints from suspects. True or False?
TRUE
6.02 –BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
If the alarm is set off when the arrestee walks through the metal detector after booking, the officer must use a hand held metal detector to check the prisoner for contraband. True or False?
TRUE
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
What would deemed appropriate for field booking process?
- All Juvenile Hall bookings
- Females w/verifiable ID
- Males w/verifiable ID
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Prisoners who are booked into County Jail are routinely checked through the Cal-ID system by Intake Deputies. True or False
TRUE
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Cash amounts totaling how much will be verified by the
arresting officer, the prisoner, and the jail intake sergeant?
$500 or more
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
How many beds are available for SDPD misdemeanants at at Las Colinas?
Only 60 beds
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
While at Las Colinas, the female prisoner’s purse will be searched by the arresting officer in the presence of a sheriff’s deputy. True or False?
True
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Prisoners who are booked into county jail are routinely checked through the CAL-ID system by intake deputies. True or false?
True
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Only who can collect handwriting exemplars taken from prisoners held on “check” charges?
Investigators
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Booking declarations only need to include elements of one of the crimes listed. True or false?
False, elements of all the list of crimes must be included.
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
On 647(F) PC arrest, officers need to indicate whether the charge is ______ or ________. The slip should also state ________ if that is the case.
- Drunk
- Drugs
- Chronic
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
How should the charges be handled when a prisoner is arrested for a local charge and also an out of county charge?
Book on the local charge and place a hold on the out of county charge.
6.02 – BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
When booking on a speeding violation, indicate the speed of the vehicle and the posted speed limit. For exhibition of speed, indicate whether the violation is over or under ______ MPH.
100 MPH
6.02 –BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
When booking for Auto Theft when the vehicle was stolen in another state, book under 10851 CVC. True or False?
TRUE - Unless a complaint is known to have been filed in the originating state, in which case use 1551.1 PC as the booking charge.
6.02 –BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Whenever possible, 1016s who have a high likelihood of being admitted into a hospital should be transported to where?
UCSD medical center
6.02 –BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
All prisoners being 1148 who require immediate medical treatment, officers shall notify the Field Lieutenant or Watch Commander Sgt. prior to obtaining medical treatment for any prisoners. True or False?
TRUE - Notification may be completed via the MCT, by radio, by telephone, or in person at the Watch Commander’s Office.
6.02 –BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Who will be the final authority for determining where officers take prisoners in need of medical treatment?
The watch commander
6.02 –BOOKING PROCEDURES (03/02/2012)
Prisoners who have been placed in jail and have charges pending shall not be released by authority of any member of the department except:
- Post bail
- Court order
- Served sentence/other legal procedure
- Upon authorization by the chief of police or his agent
6.03 – FIELD INTERVIEW (03/28/2014)
If an officer has reasonable suspicion to detain a person, the officer may require the detained individual to identify themselves and to provide identification. True or False?
TRUE - People v. Loudermilk. However, a refusal to identify himself or provide ID does not justify a detention and search based solely on that basis.
6.03 – FIELD INTERVIEW (03/28/2014)
Information from the FI will remain in the ARJIS system for ____, at which time it will be purged. The information is retained in CRMS for_______.
ONE year
FIVE years
6.03 – FIELD INTERVIEW (03/28/2014)
The original field interview report is held on file in records division for how long?
Five years
6.04 – CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT FORMS (09/27/2013)
An officer is responsible for preparing a crime 1110 when it has been determined a crime was committed, even if the victim does not want an 1110 taken or investigation conducted. True or False?
TRUE
6.04 – CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT FORMS (09/27/2013)
What two units will complete crime reports for cases falling within their investigative specialty?
- Financial crimes unit
2. Metro arson strike team (MAST)
6.04 – CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT FORMS (09/27/2013)
In Incident Report only, if a victim’s name is not available, what shall be used?
“Miscellaneous Report”
6.04 – CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT FORMS (09/27/2013)
When would Incident Only Report (ZZ981153) be completed?
- Victim unwilling to sign complaint
- Crime May have occurred, but cannot be positively established
- Crime has occurred, but insufficient information
- Victim of the crime is unavailable
6.04 – CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT FORMS (09/27/2013)
San Diego Police Department maintains primary responsibility for investigating all sexual assaults and homicides that occur within the City limits, even if they occur on a freeway. True or False?
TRUE
6.04 – CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT FORMS (09/27/2013)
Victim officers shall not provide personal identifying information to the reporting officer. True or False?
True
6.04 – CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT FORMS (09/27/2013)
When officers are involved in a traffic collision off-duty, he shall provide his CDL to the investigating officer. True or False?
True
6.05 – ELECTRONIC OFFICER DAILY JOURNAL (8/30/12)
In a two-officer unit, who has the responsibility of ensuring the proper completion of the journal?
The senior officer
6.05 – ELECTRONIC OFFICER DAILY JOURNAL (8/30/12)
The entry time must reflect the time the activity occurred, not the time the event is journalized. True or false?
True
6.05 – ELECTRONIC OFFICER DAILY JOURNAL (8/30/12)
Not all cases require to have comments entered in the “comments” section of the ODJ mask explaining the disposition code used. True or false?
False, all cases require to have comments entered.
6.05 – ELECTRONIC OFFICER DAILY JOURNAL (8/30/12)
Paper journals will be maintained at the command for how long before they get destroyed?
Two years, unless the journal is evidence in an ongoing civil or current criminal case, or for disciplinary purposes.
6.05 – ELECTRONIC OFFICER DAILY JOURNAL (8/30/12)
Electronic journals can be accessed in the CAD system for a period up to how long?
15 months
6.05 – ELECTRONIC OFFICER DAILY JOURNAL (8/30/12)
After 15 months, electronic journals should be requested through what office?
Tape Research Office
6.05 – ELECTRONIC OFFICER DAILY JOURNAL (8/30/12)
Sergeants will review journals for the following:
- Format, completeness, and accuracy
- Activity related to beat area goals
- Large blocks of unaccounted time
6.06 – CRIME SCENE PROTECTION (04/12/2013)
Providing for complete crime scene protection is the responsibility of which officer?
First officer on scene
6.06 – CRIME SCENE PROTECTION (04/12/2013)
If the crime is of such a magnitude that an immediate investigation by off-duty detectives is warranted, who is to be contacted and given the facts of the case.
The Watch Commander. If justified, the WC will initiate the detective call-back of Centralized Investigations personnel
6.06 – CRIME SCENE PROTECTION (04/12/2013)
Absence of________, when significant to the case, will also be recorded.
Evidence
6.06 – CRIME SCENE PROTECTION (04/12/2013)
Witness checks of the immediate area where the crime occurred will be made by, or at the direction of, which officer?
The reporting officer
6.06 – CRIME SCENE PROTECTION (04/12/2013)
How should losses be reported in vandalism cases?
In the narrative of the report. Vandalism damage and dollar loss estimate must be fully described, itemized, and totaled within the investigation.
6.07 – LATEN PRINT DOCUMENTATION (07/24/2013)
The automated latent print system is a component of what system?
The Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
6.07 – LATEN PRINT DOCUMENTATION (07/24/2013)
The Automated Latent Print System is a component of the AFIS System and is used to conduct a latent print search under what circumstances?
When “no suspect” has been identified through other means
6.07 – LATEN PRINT DOCUMENTATION (07/24/2013)
Latent print requests not accompanied by a known exemplar shall list what number?
Booking number, AFIS number, CII or FBI number.
6.08 – CODE BLUE PROCEDURES (01/18/13)
The term “common carrier” refers to:
- Taxicabs
- City transit buses
- San Diego Trolleys
6.08 – CODE BLUE PROCEDURES (01/18/13)
In cases where taxicabs are equipped with roof mounted “tent” lights, the code blue lights will be mounted where?
At the front and rear of the “Tent” light.
6.08 – CODE BLUE PROCEDURES (01/18/13)
What is the term used to designate an urgent request for police assistance from common carriers?
“Code blue”
6.08 – CODE BLUE PROCEDURES (01/18/13)
Who governs the operation of taxicabs?
The Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS)
6.08 – CODE BLUE PROCEDURES (01/18/13)
San Diego trolley Incorporated (SDTI) code compliance personnel are the only SDTI personnel authorized to make custodial arrests. True or False?
True
6.09 - HANDLING INJURED ANIMALS (11/27/12)
The County will not provide treatment to wildlife. However, they will transport wild animal to an appropriate care facility or provide euthanasia if appropriate. True or False?
True
6.09 - HANDLING INJURED ANIMALS (11/27/12)
Animal control officers are in the field every day from what time to what time?
From 0600 2230 hours.
6.09 - HANDLING INJURED ANIMALS (11/27/12)
When may a police officer destroy an animal with his service firearm?
- Animal is too severely injured
- It would be more humane
- Can be done w/complete safety
- Approval by a supervisor, which is mandated by law.
6.09 - HANDLING INJURED ANIMALS (11/27/12)
Do officers have discretion in deciding whether or not to turn the deceased animal’s body over to the County animal services?
Yes
6.09 - HANDLING INJURED ANIMALS (11/27/12)
The original “shooting incident report– Euthanasia” report will be sent to Internal Affairs for review. True or false?
True
6.10 – UNSECURED BUILDINGS
The discovery of unsecured, nonresidential buildings should be an integral part of every police officer’s patrol strategy. True or false?
True
6.11 – SART for VICTIMS/SUSPECTS (1/3/14)
The sexual assault response team (SART) is comprised of:
- Law-enforcement
- Sexual assault examiner
- Rape crisis advocate
6.11 – SART for VICTIMS/SUSPECTS (1/3/14)
Bodily secretions such as semen, blood, and saliva may be detected how long after the incident?
Several days, or longer, after the incident.
6.11 – SART for VICTIMS/SUSPECTS (1/3/14)
Independent forensic services (IFS) will provide SART examinations for victims age_______ and older and all suspect examinations.
18 years
6.11 – SART for VICTIMS/SUSPECTS (1/3/14)
Generally, SART exams will not be authorized at what hospital unless the victim is injured and transported by paramedics?
Pomerado Hospital
6.11 – SART for VICTIMS/SUSPECTS (1/3/14)
If a victim is unconscious or unable to give consent due to impairment, and evidence exists that a sexual assault occurred, what must be obtained before an evidentiary examination can be performed?
Search Warrant
6.12 – PARAMEDIC PROCEDURES (06/12/2015)
Which department has the role of “First Responder” with paramedic units?
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
6.12 – PARAMEDIC PROCEDURES (06/12/2015)
Who dispatches private ambulances in appropriate instances?
The Fire-Rescue Department
6.12 – PARAMEDIC PROCEDURES (06/12/2015)
When medical aid is needed, officers should notify communications division of the following:
- Victim’s approximate age
- Victim’s chief complaint
- If the victim is breathing
- If the victim is conscious
- The number of victims
- If extrication is needed
6.12 – PARAMEDIC PROCEDURES (06/12/2015)
Field personnel up to the rank of ________, including Reserves, will carry a Department-approved disposable CPR mask while in the field.
Sergeant
6.12 – PARAMEDIC PROCEDURES (06/12/2015)
Officers should NOT instruct paramedics or private ambulance attendants to take a patient to any specific hospital. Ture or False?
TRUE
6.12 – PARAMEDIC PROCEDURES (06/12/2015)
Patients with suspected or known cases involving cardiovascular ailments, asthma, or respiratory depression will not be transported in a police vehicle.
True