FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS Flashcards
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:
♦ Obtaining additional evidence/witnesses
♦ Determining possible suspects
♦ Clearing up additional crimes
♦ Proactive response to future criminal activity
RESOURCES INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 0 3
The cadet will list various types of information resources that may assist in investigations, to include:
♦ State and National Databases
• Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) files (criminal history)
• National Crime Information Center (NCIC) files (criminal history,
wanted/missing persons and stolen property )
• Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) files
• Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (vehicle registration)
• Driver License Division (DLD) (driver license)
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♦ Departmental Databases • M.O. (modus operandi/method of operating) files • Known criminals file • Field contact files • Local wants and warrants files
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♦ Other • Probation/Parole files • Prison release files • Intelligence bulletins • Gun registration/permit files • Pawn listings • Social Service files • State and federal tax files
CRIME LAB REPORTS INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 0 4
The cadet will list the importance of reviewing laboratory reports when conducting
related investigations, to include reports concerning:
♦ Bullet examination ♦ Drug testing ♦ Semen testing ♦ Blood testing ♦ Autopsy examination ♦ Paint testing ♦ Other special examinations
PROPERTY INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 0 5
The cadet will list methods of determining whether recovered property is linked to
prior crime.
♦ Questioning the person in possession of the property and verifying
information
♦ Checking serial and model numbers on recovered property against NCIC files
and prior stolen property reports
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 0 6
The cadet will list methods for identifying and tracing stolen goods.
♦ Product/property name ♦ Description ♦ Model and serial number ♦ Product warranty records ♦ Pawn records ♦ Swap meets ♦ Auctions ♦ Newspaper/classified sections
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.
♦ 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 (UCA 24-1-2)
RECOVERY OF SERIAL NUMBER INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 0 8
The cadet will recall it may be possible to re-establish or “raise” a serial number
which has been altered or destroyed, for purposes of identification.
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VALUE OF PROPERTY INV.2 0 3 0 . 1 0 9
The cadet will list the resources which may aid in estimating the value of stolen or
recovered goods including:
♦ New/similar goods retail price
♦ New/similar goods wholesale price
♦ Consumer depreciation guides
♦ Pawn listings
WANTED PERSONS INV. 2 0 3 0 . 1 1 0
The cadet will list common indicators exhibited by wanted persons which could alert
the officer, to include:
♦ The failure or inability to produce personal identification
♦ The failure or inability to produce vehicle registration information
♦ Extremely nervous individual
♦ The inability of the subject to remember personal information related to the
individual
♦ The inability of the subject to remember personal information related to the individual
- Name
- Date of birth
- Other statements
- Names of other persons present with subject
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:
♦ Case merits ♦ Probable cause ♦ Case impact ♦ Establishing type of crime ♦ Acquiring judge’s approval
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.
♦ 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)
Cont!
♦ 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)
