Follow-Up Investigation

Question 1

IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOW-UP INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 0 2

The cadet will list reasons why it is important to conduct follow-up investigations, to include:

Answer 1

♦ Obtaining additional evidence/witnesses
♦ Determining possible suspects
♦ Clearing up additional crimes
♦ Proactive response to future criminal activity

Question 2

SEIZURE OF PROPERTY INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 0 7
The cadet will state an officer’s legal authority to confiscate property with illegible or destroyed serial numbers for investigation of theft.

Answer 2

♦ Law enforcement is permitted to lawfully seize and forfeit contraband and the instrumentalities and proceeds of criminal conduct and to ensure control and accountability over the use and sale of forfeited property

Question 3

PROSECUTOR INVOLVEMENT INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 1 1

The cadet will list issues which should be discussed with the prosecutor prior to obtaining a warrant, to include:

Answer 3

♦ Case merits
♦ Probable cause
♦ Case impact
♦ Establishing type of crime
♦ Acquiring judge’s approval

Question 4

LI VE OR PHOTOGRAPH LINE-UPS INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 1 2 The cadet will indicate the requirements for, and importance of, photograph line-ups for use in a court of law.

Answer 4

♦ A suspect has the right to have his attorney present at any lineup before or after an arrest (UCA 77-8-2)
♦ A peace officer conducting a lineup shall not attempt to influence the identification of any particular suspect (UCA 77-8-3)

Question 5

cont!

Answer 5

♦ The entire lineup procedure shall be recorded, including all conversations between the witnesses and the conducting peace officers. The suspect shall have access to and may make copies of the record and any photographs taken of him and any other persons in connection with the lineup (UCA 77-8-4)