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INV Flashcards

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INV-01: Criminal Investigations

What are the first three steps any first arriving member should take when dealing with a crime scene?

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  1. Scene safety;
  2. Initiate medical services if needed; and
  3. Secure and preserve the integrity of the crime scene
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INV-01: Criminal Investigations

When does the period of Safe Harbor commence and when does it conclude?

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  1. Commences upon arrest;
  2. 6 hours later without regard to when court is in session (exceptions are incapacitation and natural disasters/emergencies, etc).

Note:

  • Statements shall be taken from a defendant within six hours of arrest, or at any time if the defendant makes an informed and voluntary written or recorded waiver of their rights to be arraigned without unreasonable delay.
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INV-01: Criminal Investigations

What newly added part of this policy SHALL be a requirement of operation plans prior to approval to minimize investigative and operational conflicts among agencies to ensure officer safety?

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Deconfliction

Note: Deconfliction requests shall be requested via e-mail or call Watch Center.

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INV-01A: Case Management

What is the minimal amount of information from an original source under the complaint/information section?

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  1. Name;
  2. Address;
  3. Telephone number;
  4. DOB, and
  5. Nature of complaint.
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INV-01A: Case Management

What are the three methods of case dissemination within ACISS?

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  1. System Wide
  2. Chain of Command
  3. Hidden
  • Hiding a case also hides the reports within the case, but does NOT hide core entities related to the case.
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INV-01A: Case Management

Where should questions on file retention and purging be directed to as stated within the Case File Retention/Purging Procedures section?

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Legal Section

Note: Must be compliant with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s retention schedule.

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INV-01A: Case Management

What cases are not eligible for a suspended status?

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Cases of a serious nature such as murder, rape, armed robbery, etc…

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INV-02: Confidential Informants

Which people should NOT be used as a CI except in special circumstances with the approval of the Unit Commander?

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  • Juveniles without parent/guardian consent.
  • Wanted (WMS).
  • Those with a perjury record.
  • Those with a history of serious mental disorder or defect.

Note-Some CIs may require additional precautions:

  1. ADDICTS;
  2. PAROLEES (parole officer approval required).
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INV-02: Confidential Informants

Under Registration of Informants, who SHALL the Unit Commander or designee forward names and bio data to for entry into the Confidential Informant Database?

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Det. Captain or Major;

  • That person checks them against the Undesirable Informant List.

Note: CI identity privilege is not absolute. Their info is secured in a locked location accessible only to the Unit Commander or designee under a Code Name and Code Number designation.

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INV-02: Confidential Informants

How often is a Unit Commander responsible for the periodic review of CI Management?

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Semi-annual with status determination in writing to DIS or DHS Commander by:

  • Jan & June 15th each year!

Note: Upon termination, a written reason must be submitted.

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INV-02: Confidential Informants

Members assigned to DFS who are seeking to use an individual as a CI shall request authorization from their Station Commander. What should the Station Commander do next?

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  1. Contact Division Commander, through channels;

OR

  1. Contact the appropriate DIS/DHS Unit Commander.
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INV-02A: Confidential Funds

How frequently shall Unit Commanders review, evaluate, and analyze all records of expenditures to ensure funds are being used in a cost-effective manner?

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Quarterly

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INV-03: Prescription Monitoring Program

What schedules of controlled substances is the Prescription Monitoring Program tracking?

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Schedules 2 - 5

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INV-03: Prescription Monitoring Program

Prior to accessing the Prescription Monitoring Program, what are the steps that a member shall take?

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  • Notify their supervisor;
  • Open an investigation;
  • Obtain a Department Case Number; and
  • Write a short narrative that includes information leading to the belief that prescription drugs are being diverted for illegal purposes.
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INV-05: Special Protection for Juveniles

Juveniles & Miranda Ages and Actions Chart

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Under 12

  • No criminal charges filed.
  • They shall not be questioned, unless a parent or interested adult is present.

12-13

  • Not questioned unless parent/guardian is present. Opportunity must be given to discuss rights in private. Both acknowledge understanding before waiving rights.

14-17

  • Given opportunity to have meaningful consultation with parent guardian before waiving rights. Must honor requests for private discussion. Statement may be taken if juvenile demonstrates high degree…to waive rights.
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INV-07: Non-Published Telephone Numbers

Who can issue an administrative subpoena in the form of a demand letter for telephone records?

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AG or DA of Jurisdiction

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INV-07: Non-Published Telephone Numbers

In order to obtain telephone records, authority may be granted by who or by what method(s)?

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  • Administrative subpoena authorized by the Office of the AG or DA of jurisdiction;
  • State or federal grand jury or trial subpoena;
  • State or federal warrant;
  • State or federal court order; or
  • Consent of the customer or subscriber to such disclosure.
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INV-07: Non-Published Telephone Numbers

In emergency situations, who may authorize members to contact the Directory Assistance Operator for non-published telephone information?

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Troop Duty Officer or Unit Commanders

Notes:

  • Member SHALL request that the operator contact the non-published customer AND inform the customer to call back the member.
  • Not used for investigative inquiries such as witness location.
  • Note non-published numbers as such in report narratives.
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INV-08: Criminal Intelligence

Key Comparisons for Terms:

  • Criminal Information vs Criminal Intelligence Information.
  • Need-to-Know vs Right-to-Know
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  • Criminal Information is raw data while Criminal Intelligence Information has been evaluated and determined to be of value in criminal investigations.
  • Need-to-Know is a necessity to obtain or receive the criminal intelligence information in an official capacity, while Right-to-Know is the legal authority to obtain or receive pursuant to court order, statute, or case law.
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INV-08: Criminal Intelligence

Where SHALL Criminal Intelligence Information be forwarded to and through what two methods.

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Criminal Information & Intelligence Section (CIIS) through the following two methods:

  1. Direct Entry
  2. Indirect Entry

Note: Terms are self explanatory based on authorized member having access or not and seeking help from such a CIIS person if not.

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INV-08: Criminal Intelligence

What are the four types of classifications for when members submit information for entry into the criminal intelligence database?

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Source (PERSON) Classifications (Reliability-CUUR):

  1. Completely Reliable: The source is unquestioned or has been tested successfully in the past; OR
  2. Usually Reliable: Can be relied on. The majority of information provided in the past has proved to be reliable; OR
  3. Unreliable: Determined to be unreliable in the past; OR
  4. Reliability Unknown: Cannot be judged. Yet to be determined by either experience or investigative corroboration.
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INV-08: Criminal Intelligence

How are SOURCE VALIDITY classified within the criminal intelligence database?

Hint: There are four types just like “Source Classifications.”

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Source Validity (C-PD-C):

  1. Confirmed: Corroborated by Investigator or another reliable independent source;
  2. Probable: Is consistent with past accounts;
  3. Doubtful: Is inconsistent with past accounts;
  4. Cannot Be Judged: Validity of the information cannot be judged, or its authenticity has not yet been determined.

Notes:

  • A source classified as “Reliability Unknown” combined with a content validity rating of “Cannot Be Judged” would not meet the burden of reasonable suspicion for inclusion into the criminal intelligence database.
  • Information concerning individuals or organizations not reasonably suspected of criminal activity that is entered into the criminal intelligence database, shall be marked as “non-criminal identifying information.”
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INV-08: Criminal Intelligence

How long is intelligence information held within the criminal intelligence database purged when information has not been updated or verified from date of entry?

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5 years

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INV-09: Polygraph Examination

Key points to remember regarding polygraph examinations

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  • Polygraphs may NOT be used for any person applying for employment.
  • Inadmissible in criminal trials and may NOT be used in a criminal trial for any purpose.
  • Permitted by LE agencies as part of a criminal investigation.
  • Examinee SHALL sign a statement of voluntariness and waiver of any rights against Examiner and the Department.
  • Requesting agency is to provide case background and examinee transport to and from.
  • Examiners SHALL NOT be required to conduct exams on Department members.
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INV-11: Controlled Substance Intake-Storage

Who has the responsibility as the “ECP Officer” within a Station/Section/Unit?

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Station/Section/Unit Commander BUT may delegate this authority and designate a member as the “Assistant ECP Officer.”

Notes:

  • Contact the NIU and/or the CEL when controlled substances have been seized and are in the Temporary Controlled Substance Evidence Locker.
  • NIU Commander is the Department evidence officer!
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INV-11: Controlled Substance Intake-Storage

For permanent storage, whose approval is needed to store controlled substances (for training purposes) at the Troop Headquarters’ K-9 Aid Storage Lockers?

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Troop Commander

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INV-11: Controlled Substance Intake-Storage

What are the narcotics quantities when NIU and/or CEL personnel are contacted?

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Narcotics/Quantity:

  • Marijuana 50 pounds or more
  • Cocaine 18 grams or more
  • Heroin 18 grams or more
  • Tablets/Pills Approximately 1000 + Class A, B or C
  • Fentanyl 18 grams or more
  • Methamphetamine 18 grams or more

Note: Additionally, any substances too large to fit in the locker and any marijuana plant(s) seized.

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INV-11: Controlled Substance Intake-Storage

What are the procedures listed within the (excessive amounts of) controlled substances storage area section after the chart?

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Controlled substances that appear to meet the previously listed criteria:

  1. No more than 72 hours in temp locker or CEL unless approved by NIU Commander;
  2. Be documented on the appropriate forms/reports as An Undetermined Amount of a Suspected Controlled Substance Pending Official Documentation from the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab (MSPCL); and
  3. Be stored at the Bunker at GHQ. If possible, the controlled substance should be submitted to MSPCL for analysis prior to being secured at the Bunker.

Note: The ECP Officer or Investigating Member shall:

  • Notify the NIU or CEL forthwith to make arrangements for the transportation of the controlled substances according to NIU procedures.
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INV-11: Controlled Substance Intake-Storage

What are the steps taken when there is an order to open a controlled substance evidence container/bag during a court proceeding?

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  • Complete an SP 655 (typically the ECP Officer), which SHALL include the requesting judge’s name, signed by the presiding Judge, ADA, or Clerk Magistrate.
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INV-11: Controlled Substance Intake-Storage

How often SHALL Troop/Section/Unit Commanders conduct inspections of all Temporary Controlled Substance Storage areas under their control?

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Monthly

  • NIU-annually
  • OPIA-periodic checks
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INV-11A: ECP Intake-Storage

Who SHALL have control of the Troop/Section Storage Area?

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Troop/Section Cases & Reports Supervisor

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INV-11A: ECP Intake-Storage

In the event of an exigent-documented circumstance, the ECP shall be entered in at the next, most practical time. Such delay and the steps taken to safeguard the ECP in the intervening time shall be documented in the incident/investigative report.

  • Who is the approving authority for any documented delay after a descriptive inventory of the ECP shall be made verbally and documented?
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Troop Duty Officer

  • Who shall make that note in the DAJ/ACISS log.
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INV-11A: ECP Intake-Storage

How long are we to hold property before selling or destroying it when there is no proven ownership of said property?

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After 6 months

  • Relevant for auctions-Media Relations SHALL promulgate a notice to media news outlets and newspapers that list time and place and description of property to be auctioned.

Note: Currency is held for 6 months too

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INV-11A: ECP Intake-Storage

What SHALL the Troop/Section Cases & Reports Supervisor do within the ledger entry to indicate a final disposition and that the case is closed?

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Ensure a diagnally drawn red line is put through ledger entry.

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INV-11A: ECP Intake-Storage

What steps should be taken when property is disposed or returned to an owner?

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  • Record on the SP 145;
  • Attach the original to the report which is retained at Station/Section/Unit;
  • Forward copy to ECP Custodian or Assistant for filing; AND
  • Forward copy to the Troop/Section Supervisor of Cases & Reports and retained on file.
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INV-11A: ECP Intake-Storage

Reference and Informational Note:

ECP Custodian Change Audit section notes a new table for random sample sizes of ECP. This is to reference the number to be audited for high-risk ECP currently stored.

The corresponding “Required Sample Size” should be applied when conducting the respective audit.

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Pieces of Extra Security Measures ECP Held Required Sample Size:

  • 100….. 92
  • 250….. 203
  • 500….. 341
  • 1,000….. 516
  • 1,500….. 624
  • 2,000….. 696
  • > 2,500…..30%

NOTE: If an error rate of more than 5% is discovered when conducting the audit, all pieces will be inventoried.

NOTE: If the exact number for “Pieces of High Risk ECP” is not listed, the following higher number should be used.

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INV-11A: ECP Intake-Storage

-Audits-
How often SHALL a Troop/Section Commander assign the following:

  • Supervisor NOT routinely connected w/ECP control to audit.

How often SHALL a Station/Section/Unit Commander assign the following:

  • Supervisor responsible for ECP control to audit.
  • Designee to conduct an unannounced inspection for cleanliness and conduct a trace on a few pieces.
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  1. Annually
  2. Semi-Annually
  3. At least annually

Notes:

  • Record Maintenance: Station/Section/Unit Commanders shall maintain a record of all audits in a centralized location.
  • The listed exception is unannounced inspections directed by the Office of the Superintendent.
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INV-13: Asset Forfeiture

Give examples of when a vehicle may be seized under this policy.

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  • 10 pounds or more of marijuana;
  • Any amount of heroin, cocaine, or other controlled substance…
  • Owner must know or should have known vehicle was being used for such purposes.

Note: No seizure for rented or leased (except for evidentiary purposes).

  • To assume a lien, Troop AFO SHALL consult with DA’s Office of Jurisdiction.
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INV-13: Asset Forfeiture

Who SHALL Troop/Section/Unit Commanders requesting to deviate from this policy forward written requests through channels for approval?

Note: Also applicable to seized currency.

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Deputy Superintendent

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INV-13: Asset Forfeiture

Under use of seized assets section, where does the Colonel take the funds from?

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The Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund

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INV-14: Seized Currency

This policy is applicable to all Department entities, except under which two conditions?

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  1. Members assigned to the Offices of the DA, AG, US Attorney, or Federal Task Force; and
  2. If a documented internal mechanism exists for tracking seized currency, this policy does not apply.

Note:

  • SAME for INV-16A under Guidelines And Eyewitness Advisory.
  • Any requesting deviation of this policy shall be forwarded through channels to the Deputy.
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INV-14: Seized Currency

Key Notes for Investigating Member Responsibilities

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  • Less than $300 is the cutoff dollar amount that members SHALL not seize unless it’s evidence.
  • Seized currency shall NOT include that of forensic value, used for controlled purchases of contraband, and non-evidentiary received during custodial processing.
  • When currency is seized: if practical, another member will be present or if not then notify Troop Duty Officer to note this in the DAJ.
  • No counting at time of seizure.
  • Sealed evidence bag with both members initials on seal, sign bag with ID numbers and case number, & notation “An Undetermined Amount of U.S. Currency Pending an Official Count.”
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INV-14: Seized Currency

Troop Duty Officer responsibilities for seized currency.

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  • Notify Financial Evidence Officer by email.
  • DAJ entries.
  • Ensure electronic copy of the GHQ Finance Section Bank Sweep Account deposit slip (provided by Financial Evidence Officer) is included in the case file.

Note: The third listed responsibility was the answer to an exam question!

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INV-14: Seized Currency

Who does the Financial Evidence Officer notify of the official count for seized currency?

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  1. Troop Commander;
  2. Troop Duty Officer, and
  3. Investigating Member
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INV-14: Seized Currency

Under disposition of currency, how long within adjudication SHALL original documents for seized currency ordered forfeited be forwarded to the Finance Section for the Special Law Enforcement Trust fund?

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Within 60 days

Notes:

  • Any person requesting the return of seized currency shall request the return in writing to the Troop Financial Evidence Officer and provide a copy of the court order, if applicable.
  • The respective Troop Commander or designation shall then forward a to/from to the Financial Section requesting a refund.
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INV-14: Seized Currency

When SHALL reports by the Troop/Section/Unit Commanders from the approved accounting program be submitted to their Division Commander?

Note: These are unusual dates to remember!

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Quarterly on the 10th of each month (Jan 10, April 10, July 10, and Oct 10)!

Note:

  • 14Currency = Quarterly10
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INV-14: Seized Currency

Who SHALL have authorized access to the currency drop safe and combinations?

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Footnote

  1. Troop Commander;
  2. Troop XO; and
  3. Financial Evidence Officer.

Notes:

  • Remember that Financial Evidence Officer notifies Troop Commander, Troop Duty Officer, and Investigating Member of official count!
  • The final official amount shall be determined by the GHQ Finance Section Bank Sweep Account financial institution of deposit! Glad they made that easy to remember.
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INV-15: FIO Reports

Key points to consider for FIO reports

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  1. A separate FIO report for each member of a group and for each observation made.
  2. Original hard copy to CIS and copy to Troop/Section/Unit of jurisdiction.
  3. Requests for information from the FIO database shall be made to the Commanding Officer of the CIS.
  4. After review by either CIS, or the Communications Section OIC, information contained within an FIO Report determined to be critical, time-sensitive, or pertaining to public or officer safety shall be disseminated to law enforcement agencies, as appropriate.
  5. Remember that request for information shall only be disseminated on a “need-to-know” and “right-to-know” basis.
  6. Forward ORIGINAL hard copy of the FIO report to CIS-terrorism/homeland security info to CIS during normal hours and Communications OIC outside normal hours.

Note: This is a dense sleeper policy that poses some difficult questions/answers. Don’t overlook it!

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INV-16: Electronic Recordings of Interrogations

Familiarity (Not Memorization) Purposes Only:

Commonwealth v. DiGiambattista was added to policy to notify members that a lack of an electronic record will allow a judge to advice a jury of what?

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“a preference that such interrogations be recorded whenever practicable and . . . that, in light of the absence of any recording of the interrogation in the case before them, they should weigh evidence of the defendant’s alleged statement with great caution and care.”

Note: This jury instruction is required regardless of the reason that the police did not record the interrogation.

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INV-16: Electronic Recordings of Interrogations

Should you use copies or the original recordings to make additional copies and which should you use to prepare a written transcript?

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  • Use copies, not original recordings, to make additional copies; and
  • Copies, not the original, shall be used to prepare a written transcript, to comply with discovery obligations, and for all other purposes.
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INV-16: Electronic Recordings of Interrogations

  1. If the member uses or refers to documents or other items during an interrogation, the member shall describe those documents or items on the record and mark them with what two pieces of information?
  2. At the conclusion of the recording, what will a member state?
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  1. Mark them with a unique number and the member’s initials. If the member is unable to write on the actual document or item, the member may write on a bag, envelope, or case in which the document or item is placed, or on a piece of tape which can be attached to the document or item; and
  2. Date and the time the interrogation is completed.
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INV-16A: Eyewitness ID

Key definitions to note

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Definitions:

  • Blind Administration Procedure: no knowledge of who the suspect is (whenever practical, this method should be used).
  • Field ID (Show-Up): single suspect is viewed by eyewitness shortly after crime.
  • Relative Judgments: eyewitnesses tend to select the person who looks the most like the perpetrator.
  • Sequential ID Procedures: one at a time with a positive or negative before moving onto the next.

Note: Have witness initial and date the photo chosen if ID is made.

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INV-16A: Eyewitness ID

  1. How many photos for a Photo Lineup/Array?
  2. How many individuals for a Live Lineup/Procedure?
A
  1. 8 photos
  • Have the witness initial and date the photograph chosen if identification is made.
  1. 6 individuals
  • Members MAY use audio and/or video recording as necessary to memorialize the administration of the lineup-EXAM answer.

Note: Use of SEQUENTIAL or SIMULTANEOUS procedure ALLOWED!!! Watch for one not both as a fakeout. Scheft recommends only sequential. Our policy is more broad.

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INV-17: Travel/Immigration Status Inquiries & Investigations

What are the guidelines set forth for the seizure of identification documents?

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Seize only if they are:

  • Contraband (stolen, forged, or altered documents);
  • The fruits or instrumentalities of a MA or Fed crime (excluding fed immigration law violations);
  • Evidence of a MA or Fed crime (excluding Fed immigration law violations); OR
  • Illegally possessed.

Note:

  • An international driver’s license/permit is simply a translation of an operator’s foreign driver’s license into English. This document is not required to operate a MV in MA.
  • The international license/permit is not a substitute for a person’s actual driver’s license issued by their country of origin.
  • An operator who is licensed in another country is required to carry only their valid foreign driver’s license.
  • For passports: Once the case is adjudicated, passports should be forwarded to the originally intended holder, or the U.S. Department of State-Passport Services.
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INV-17: Travel/Immigration Status Inquiries & Investigations

There are advised checks to be conducted within the Determining License Status section for operator’s possibly residing in MA for longer than 1 year. What is the CJIS entry check to learn when the operator entered the U.S? Hint: 3 letter acronym.

A

INS

Note:

  • “A” number-unlicensed but have received a citation;
  • “X” number-unlicensed but own a MA registered motor vehicle.
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INV-17: Travel/Immigration Status Inquiries & Investigations

List the responsibilities of a Troop Duty Officer regarding ICE detainers.

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  • Instruct Troop Dispatch to contact ICE and notify them of the detainer.
  • Monitor status until released, transferred, or taken into custody by ICE.
  • If an ICE Form I-247A…Notice of Action is received then notify of impending release when applicable.

Note: Ensure Bail Clerk is aware of the ICE detainer.

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INV-17: Travel/Immigration Status Inquiries & Investigations

What are the seizure procedures if a passenger in a vehicle presents a suspended or revoked Massachusetts license for identification purposes only?

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If the suspension/revocation is for OUI alcohol, seize the license and forward it to the RMV or destroy it;

HOWEVER, if used for identification purposes only, and the suspension/ revocation is not for OUI alcohol, the suspended/revoked license should not be seized.

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INV-18: Mobile ID Device Use

Mobile ID “HIT”: Information returned from the Mobile ID search that an individual has been fingerprinted and/or that a highly probable matching record exists as indicated by a SID/CID from the state and/or a UCN from the FBI/NGI database(s).

Shall information returned from the Mobile ID search be confirmed by additional means prior to or subsequent to an arrest?

A

Subsequent to an arrest within a reasonable period of time (i.e., after, NOT before an arrest).

Note: Surprised? Remember that it stated “a highly probable matching record exists.”

  • Underline key words on your test book, TAKE YOUR TIME, analyze and reread each question before answering…but DON’T overanalyze!
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INV-18: Mobile ID Device Use

Mobile ID Devices provide Department Members with the ability to obtain identification information or confirm the identity and criminal history of an individual. A Department Member may use a Mobile ID device when the individual consents and under what other conditions?

A
  • There is reasonable suspicion the individual has committed a crime; OR
  • The use of a scan will establish or nullify the individual’s identity as the subject of an arrest warrant; OR
  • The individual provided a false or fictitious name, residential address, date of birth or other identifying information; AND/OR
  • For officer safety and situational awareness.

Note: Not to replace traditional booking printing procedures. Also, confirm ID by additional means.

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INV-19: Use of Facial Recognition Technology

Key points to information

A
  • Biometric Data: Computerized data relating to the physical, physiological, or behavioral characteristics of a natural person, which allow or confirm the unique identification of such person, including, but not limited to, facial recognition, fingerprints, palm veins, deoxyribonucleic acid, palm prints, hand geometry, or iris recognition.
  • This policy provides guidelines for the Department’s use of the MA-RMV facial recognition system and NO other system!
  • Any LE agency request for its use shall only do so through a written request submitted to the MSP via the Fraud ID Section email.
  • Requests SHALL be reported to EOPSS quarterly.
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INV-20: Covert Audio Recordings

Key points of information

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  • Obtain written authorization, when applicable, from a Supervisory Special Agent or Assistant United States attorney, for use of a Department equipment to make nonconsensual or one-party consensual recordings in federal investigations.
  • Whenever practical, record a preamble at the beginning of every covert recording that clearly indicates the date, time, location, name of the officer making or supervising the recording, code name of any confidential informant making or participating in the recording, and the case number for which the recording is being made.
  • Covert audio-recording during a criminal investigation is prohibited without supervisory approval.
  • If an exact copy cannot be uploaded then it will be put onto a stable digital storage medium.
  • Remember the theme of Division Commander for equipment and training approval.
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INV-21: Collection of DNA Samples from Convicted Offenders

DNA Collection Key Points of Information

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Alert displays:

  1. CJIS Alert = “MA DNA Required”;
  2. On BOP “Chapter 22E DNA Required (Keep in mind that the BOP has the number).

Note:

  • This is NOT an arrestable offense!
  • Members SHALL complete an incident report for all collected samples.
  • If outdoors, done in minimal wind and NO precipitation.
  • Must provide a DNA Collection Receipt.
  • Failure to provide a DNA sample prevents the booking process from being completed and may result in eligibility for bail status.
  • Kit mailed via US Postal Service-NO Troop mail.

MSP Policy & Procedure (To Be Updated) (10 decks)

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