Feb 6 Test Review Flashcards
If you have someone in custody, prior to interrogation what do you tell them?
Miranda rights
Inculpatory means?
incriminating, opposite is exculpatory
When conducting interview, what are some considerations?
Location, interview room, person being interviewed is sober
Aggressive, apathetic, sympathetic, intimidation are examples of?
Interview styles
what is a word “incriminating”?
Inculpatory?
What is the opposite of “INCULPATORY”?
EXCUPOATORY
COPS are IMPARTIAL and ___________ all the time
PROFESSIONAL
Some characteristics a good interviewer has?
Good listener, impartial, calm/level headed
If you want to use a confession, what are some considerations?
Voluntary, has to be written or recorded
What is the purpose or goal of an interview?
Gathering information
Interrogation is what?
Asking pointed questions to see if they are guilty
Two things required to invoke MIRANDA
Custody, interrogation
What kind of evidence is required in court?
Inculpatory and exculpatory
If you walk up on a car and see a case of beer in the back seat, do you have to read Miranda?
Only if in custody and interrogation
What is something that could make something involuntary?
Not offering food during interrogation, breaks, other forms of coercion
Clues of lying?
Sweating, itching, lack of eye contact, repeating question
What is the first question cops ask?
What happened?
Case that applied the 5th amendment to all states?
Malloy v. Hogan
What case says a police AGENT cannot be used to question a defendant?
Massiah v. United States
What do you have to do when there is property damage?
Secure the scene, look for witnesses, document everything, notify supervisor, complete reports
When crimes indicate a pattern?
Modus Operandi (M.O.)
M.O. stands for?
Modus Operandi
Indicators of M.O?
Time, date, location, type of weapon
A field suspect identification?
taking the victim/witness to where the suspect is for identification
Evidentiary elements to be considered when doing a show up? (field suspect identification)
Physical and mental capacity of witness, constitutional limitations, within a reasonable amount of time, accuracy of witness description
Some resources available to locate witnesses or suspects?
Canvas neighborhood, phone records, family friends/coworkers, children, postal workers
Why is it important to locate entry and exit points of a b&e?
Evidence, trying to establish M.O.
What are some resources that may be useful when estimating the value of stolen property?
Insurance adjusters, appraisal lists, tax records
What are some identifiers that can be used to trace stolen property?
Serial numbers, unique features or identifying marks
Tasks when assigned the duty of protecting a crime scene?
Rope it off with tape, restrict unauthorized access, log names of everyone who enters
What are some things not to do at a crime scene?
Don’t let media in and don’t tell them anything, don’t move anything
Types of crime scenes that require security perimeter?
Murder, robbery, arson
If responding to a crime in progress?
Determine if suspect is still on scene and how much time has elapsed since crime occurred
Dispatched to an unresponsive man in a parking lot with a crowd around him what do you do?
Render first aid, notify dispatch, talk to witnesses
Who is responsible for completing initial report?
First responding officer
If you go to a noise complaint who do you speak with?
Owner of the property
True or False? All major crime scenes should be taped off and restricted to certain personnel
TRUE
When can you charge for a noise violation?
If there is a local ordinance
First priority at a crime scene after securing?
Check for injuries/death
True or False? It is important to locate all potential witnesses
TRUE
Resources available to assist at a crime scene?
Local, state, federal agencies
Dispatched to an apartment complex with loud music coming from inside an apartment, what is the proper course of action?
Speak with the owner and tell them there is a complaint, tell them to correct it, then leave but stay close enough to see if the issue is resolved
Do you need an investigator at every crime scene?
No
Duties of a first responding officer in a fraud forgery investigation?
Notify proper authorities, assist as needed, secure/ protect scene, locate witnesses, complete reports
First responding officer’s duties when dealing with gambling/prostitution?
Secure the scene, locate witnesses, notify proper authorities
Field suspect identification
taking the victim/witness to where the suspect is for identification
VCIN/NCIC, DMV are agencies that……
…..may be used to obtain information relevant to an investigation?
In a hostage scene, what are the most important things?
Preservation of life
If identifying suspicious activity it is based on what?
Totality of circumstances, your experience and training, officer perception
Conducting after hour security checks on buildings, what is suspicious?
Vehicles, open doors, persons
When investigating an alarm what are some things doing?
Coordinate with back up, use tactical approach, conduct a check of the residence or building before making entry, notify complainant action taken and anything found
What factors determine response route to a crime in progress?
Time of day, traffic conditions, type of crime, distance from scene
If responding to a crime in progress what are some noises to avoid?
Keys, radio, slamming your car door
Circumstances that seem out of the ordinary based on the officer’s training and experience is a definition of what?
Suspicious activity
True or False? If in route to an alarm call you need to pay attention to vehicles leaving the scene
TRUE
Tactical responsibilities of the first responding officer to a crime in progress?
Position of other units, developing a plan, turning off lights and sirens
Armed suspect barricaded inside a residence, first officer on scene should do what?
Take a position of cover, request assistance, contain the suspect from a position of cover
You need to communicate with suspect to determine
wants and needs
Purpose of removing hostages is
removing them from danger
Things to consider when in a foot pursuit?
Slicing a pie, scan surroundings, don’t run past suspect’s unsecured vehicle without checking vehicle first, don’t need to immediately collect contraband
What is the best way to respond to a prowler complaint?
As quietly as possible so as not to alert suspect
When conducting security checks what is the purpose of observing a business before approaching?
Allows officer to note anything suspicious
Safety principles related to approaching suspicious individuals/vehicles?
Utilizing cover, waiting for back up, contact and cover throughout encounter
Once all officers are in position during a robbery in progress what is the purpose of having dispatch call the business/residence?
Seeing if suspect is still there
Primary purpose of conducting field interviews?
Prevent crime
What is the level of proof required to lawfully detain a citizen?
Reasonable suspicion
Why would you want to secure your vehicle prior to pursuing a suspect?
Prevent theft/damage
What information should be given to dispatch and additional units during a foot pursuit?
Location, description, types of weapons
Selective,
saturation,
random,
stationary
are examples of _____________?
patrol patterns
Tactical approach to an alarm call?
Cover and concealment, reduce noises
When responding to a bank alarm, officer needs to do what?
Observe bank from a safe place, treat as hostage situation
Factors to consider when responding to a crime in progress?
Type of crime, if victim is still being assaulted, possibility of a hostage situation
Methods of responding to a crime in progress?
Silent response, emergency response, parking and approaching on foot,
What factors need to be considered when directing officers to a crime in progress?
Number of suspects, type of crime, location, weapons, presence of citizens/vehicle traffic
Purpose of establishing a perimeter is?
keep suspect contained
Reasonable suspicion is needed to
lawfully detain a citizen?
preventing crime is one purpose of conducting ___________
Field Interviews
Massiah v. United States basically says….
a police agent cannot be used to question a defendant
Malloy v. Hogan did what?
applied the 5th amendment to all states
What AMENDMENT STATES the following:
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Fifth Amendment
Amendment that requires that “due process of law” be part of any proceeding that denies a citizen “life, liberty or property”?
5th Amendment
True or false? An interrogator cannot lie during an interrogation?
FALSE - he is allowed to lie
exculpatory means?
non-incrimiating evidence
Questions that:
Force an individual to provide an in depth question not a yes or no
Requires information
Makes it easier to gather facts and evidence
Open ended questions
Miranda Warning
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to an attorney
If you cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed for you
If you choose to talk, you have the right to stop the at any time.
