Final Questions Flashcards
What is the main reason for a report during trial?
To refresh your memory
Do not testify directly from it, it’s frowned upon
Do not read verbatim unless direct quotes
What should you talk to the DA about before the trail?
Discuss attire/appearance: can wear uniforms or business
Be familiar with the case
Review demonstrative evidence
What does an Indian tribe have exclusive jurisdiction over?
any child custody proceedings involving an Indian child who resides or is domicile within the reservation of the tribe
Except where jurisdiction is otherwise vested in the state by existing federal law
What is the standard of proof if a child falls under the Indian child welfare act?
Clear and convincing evidence
What is the evidence for termination of parental rights for a Native American child?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What is hyper vigilance?
Persistent state of arousal
Constantly scanning the environment
Looking for someone/something sinister
Only trusting immediate peers
Becoming rebellious. Over reactive or difficult to manage
Who is responsible for making the decision to evacuate a building when there is a known (bomb) threat?
The person in charge of the building
Evacuate primary and secondary routes and search and clear them
Minimum distance 300 feet perimeter
What are some tactics for a bomb crime scene?
Do not touch evidence
Think if there’s a secondary device
Consider flight paths of fragments
Similar to other crime scene processing
What are the requirements to making a confidential and reliable informant (CRI)?
Establish who the person is
Establish what the person knows
Establish why the person wants to inform
Establish reliability: background check, create files, controlled buys, controlled documents
When can a person use deadly physical force?
Reasonably believes a person is:
Committing/attempting a felony with the threaten use of Imminent physical force
Commuting/attempting a burglary in a dwelling
Using/about to use deadly physical force
What courts are officers prosecuted in?
Federal court
State court
When can an officer arrest without a warrant?
When notified by another officer by telephone, telegraph, radio or other communication
In search incidents to arrest: What are the three valid justifications for a search incident to a lawful arrest?
To protect officers safety and/or prevent escape
To prevent destruction of evidence
To discover evidence relevant to a crime the defendant is being attested for
What is the history of the crips?
Originated in LA in the late 60’s
Original structure based on revolutionary political ideology of the black panthers
Evolved into violence
History of the bloods?
Originated in LA in 1972
First gang structure was piru bloods named after a street in Compton
Formed for protection against the crips
Major drug and violence history
What is the definition of manufacture?
The production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing if a controlled substance
What are the purpose of informants?
Gather information not available to the officer
Gain first hand intelligence
Negotiate with cautious suspects
Prior to any selection of an informant, what must you check for?
At least 18 years old
Not on parole/probation
Not addicted to drugs/in rehab
Have not been found unreliable
What is informant motivation?
Reduction in criminal sentence
Monetary incentives
Revenge on ex
Ego boost
Seek to infiltrate police
What is proper selection of informants?
Person you arrested
Recommended by another officer
Walked into police station
Irate family member or friend
What is civil standby in DV cases?
Officers shall remain up to 20 mins and May interrupt the removal of property at any time
The person is entitled to have an officer present one time
Officers have immunity from liability, civil or criminal actions committed during the removal if personal effects
What is the cause and manor of death?
Cause: primary process or injury to ending life
Manor: the ME’s personal opinion how the person died.
-intentionally, accidental, naturally
What are some steps to conduct a crash scene?
Arrive safely
Care for injured
Secure and preserve evidence to protect people/evidence
Locate/ID/interview parties involved
Inspect scene
What is hit and run damage?
Scrapes to side wall may indicate contact to another object
Evidence on tire surface is very fragile and can easily be destroyed
Document everything and take photos
What is case unfounding?
It’s not an appropriate method of case clearance for a reported incident where the investigation was unable to corroborate or substantiate a sex crime
Burglary II?
Enters, remains unlawful in a building with the intent to commit a crime therein
Burglary I?
Intent to commit a crime therein
Building is a dwelling
Effecting entry
Armed with a burglary tool etc
Crim trespass II?
Enters or remains unlawfully in a motor vehicle or in or upon a premises
Crim trespass I?
Enters remains unlawfully in a dwelling
Having been denied future entry to a building the person re-enters
Obstructing government or judicial administration?
Intentionally obstructs, impairs, or hinders by means of intimidation, force, physical or economic interference
