LE Practice Points to Remember Flashcards
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Health club larceny. Several members complain about property missing from looks, you should
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tell the manager to get list and description of property from the victims and forward it to headquarters
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Unreliable witness should be permitted to
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talk as much as he likes
3
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Don’t express opinions during
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an interrogation. May improperly influence person being questioned.
4
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The coroner or medical examiner makes or arranges for testing of VICTIM’S blood in a
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fatal motor vehicle accident
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When questioning a rape victim try to first
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reassure her
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For FELONY where DPF or a deadly weapon is not used and perpetrator is not apprehended, entry into NYSPIN should be within
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5 HOURS from time complaint is received
7
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When using an interpreter, utilize one who
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gives correct translation as well as the spirit of the interview
8
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Records show that when there are spontaneous assaults/homicides between people drinking..who is usually drinking?
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Both Victim and Perpetrator
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When dealing with a rape victim, you should
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help the victim cope with the ordeal - sympathize with her and calm her down so she may be able to answer all questions
10
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When giving deaf must miranda, you should
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READ his rights from a card and THEN give him card to read.
11
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Marihuana plants have
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odd number of serrated leaves
12
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silver nitrate can be used to develop
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fingerprints on paper
13
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Paraffin Test is
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NOT conclusive regarding gun powder residue
14
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Most common fingerprint pattern is the
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“loop”
15
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Entry bullet wound is usually
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smaller than exit wound
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SIZE of ENTRY wound depends on
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ELASTICITY of SKIN
17
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Proper way for a police officer to handcuff a prisoner is
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with both hands behind back, palms facing out
18
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EXPLOSIVE TAGGANTS (20 or more) recovered after a bomb goes off can
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be used to determine the date and shift during which explosive was manufactured
19
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A “suppresion” hearing may also be called a
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“Huntley-Wade” hearing
20
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When you must package wet blood stains, you should
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dry them first
21
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At a building location where there is a bomb threat the police officer in charge should
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suggest to building owner that the building be evacuated.
22
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When searching a building for a burglar, a good practice is to
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push doors open as far as they can go. - Make sure no one is hiding behind the door.
23
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Blood on concrete when the concrete can’t be removed and brought to lab can be
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collected with blotter paper
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If a case cannot be cleared and there are NO ACTIVE LEADS, it should be classified as
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SUSPENDED
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Pick up firearm by
inserting pencil through trigger guard. (some manuals say by grasping hand grip)
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No problem if you allow a suspect to
write out his own confession
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When questioning a suspect, you should
get him talking at length
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What is GAP SKID?
The brakes lock, skid, and then brakes are released
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glass/paint fragments are important evidence at
hit and run incidents
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A fraud fire includes fire to terminate an
unprofitable lease
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eavesdropping warrant not required if
either party to conversation gives consent to overhear.
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Process suspected firearm for fingerprints PRIOR to
sending it for ballistics tests
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The First thing to be sought in the CLASSIFICATION of fingerprints is the
PATTERN
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regarding tools and tool marks as evidence, do NOT
place tool against mark to see if it fits
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Regarding tools and tool marks, you SHOULD do the following:
Photograph
Protect ID marks on tool by covering with plastic bag or paper bag
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Improving department's relationships with public is NOT considered to be a
benefit of "PFR" (planning for results)
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Most important step for department to take when establishing a public relations program is to
assure that each officer is properly trained.
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The number of chest compressions per minute when one person is giving CPR to another is
80
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The law that permits police officers to take mentally ill persons into custody is the
MENTAL HYGIENE LAW
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Two-man foot surveillance on a crowded street -
BOTH officers stay on same side as suspect. One officer close to suspect while the other some distance behind first officer
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Is there privileged relationship between police and informer?
NO
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What should police officer responding to robbery in progress do when he sees a person run form the premises, throw a package into a car, and drive away?
Note description of car and person, put over the air, and continue to location.
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If a US serviceman's death is the result of an incident being investigated by your department and he was on official leave, police will
notify next of kin
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Whether or not to release name of decedent to the press prior to notification of next of kind is a matter of
department policy - usually ok if next of kin cannot by notified within 2 hours.
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An arrested person 19 or more - you can release info regarding
He SUBMITTED to chemical test
Prior criminal charges and convictions
Description of items seized during arrest
DO NOT identify prospective witness
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Good reason for police officers to be familiar with legitimate activity on his post is
when the unusual occurs he will notice it and investigate
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FIRST FACTOR to consider regarding ransom note is
fingerprints
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Person complains that his next-door neighbors (father/son) argue loudly at 5 am. FIRST thing you should do is
find out if the complainant spoke to him about it
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What should you do to help a rape victim answer your questions?
sympathize with them and calm them down
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Husband and wife family argument - you should
separate them and listen to both sides
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Use selective enforcement to
reduce accidents at specific locations - enforce laws regarding specific offense at the time and place.
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when giving testimony and objection is raised, you should
discontinue testimony until judge makes a ruling
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Traffic control objective is to facilitate the
safe and rapid movement of vehicles and pedestriansI
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In "gas leak" call, don't
use door bell, flashlights, room lights. DO ventilate and remove victims
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If barricaded person is threatening suicide try to
find out if he has weapons available.
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Can you say that vehicle which hit tree and suffered heavy damage was travelling at high speed when accident occurred?
NO
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Discontinue high speed vehicle chase because there is a
RISK to police and public
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Justifiable reason for saturating high-crime area with police personnel is
that preventative policing is required in areas where people are motivated into anti-social behavior.
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In low-rental landlord/tenant disputes it is particularly important for police to
remain neutral
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First thing you should do when received robbery complaint is to
broadcast an alert containing available details.
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A good way to reduce the time involved from the commission of the offense to the time police arrive is
to convince citizens to NOTIFY the police
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The most critical element in the development of DIRECTED PATROL TACTICS is
CRIME and PROBLEM ANALYSIS
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Decoys are not good in
BURGLARY situations
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A newly appointed officer who is testifying in court for the first time should be reminded to
LISTEN to each question and answer carefully.
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What do you do, regarding testifying, when there is an objection?
Don't answer until the judge rules of the objection
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What should police officer do next after ENTERING a house with a strong odor of gas?
TURN OFF GAS, VENTILATE, LOOK FOR VICTIM
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Face-to-face encounter in hallway with knife wielding suspect, you should first
draw your firearm
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Diplomatic immunity does NOT protect the diplomat from
INVESTIGATIVE PROCEEDING
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If you see motorist place a gun in a glove compartment, you should
approach carefully and ask to see permit
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Turn off heating and air conditioning at what kind of scene?
bomb scene, also find someone familiar with building to assist in search and don't use portable radio
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Daytime foot patrol at curb facing
traffic. Nigh time near building line. backtrack irregularly
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Should top boss engage in hostage negotiations?
no.
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Setting up speed enforcement point -
use STRAIGHT, LEVEL highway free form interference from shrubs, rails, etc
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Divert traffic at accident scene so that you don't have
another accident
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Tell errant motorist
why he was stopped and what's going to happen
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Ransom letter - first thing is
look for fingerprints
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A suspect who is shot and down, should be considered
(still) a possible threat
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Do not engage in "pursuit chase" if the offender is
known and is not endangering anyone
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Traffic stops at night are
more dangerous than during daylight
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Assume that occupants of a stopped vehicle may be
DANGEROUS. do NOT be complacent
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When a plain-clothes officer is stopped by a uniform officer, the plain clothes officer should
never turn and face the uniformed officer while his hands are hidden - and should not reach for ID
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Crime scene sketches are listed as
Overhead View
Elevation Drawing
Exploded View
Perspective
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In a photographic line-up, witnesses should
view the photos separately from other witnesses
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What is the least number of officers to man a roadblock?
2
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At a homicide scene in a field, you should search for evidence after
the body has been removed
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at vehicle accident, several things may indicate point of impact including:
"under body debris" or look for glass fragments
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When photographing an accident scene, photo
the entire scene and the relationship of autos and roadway
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Military Aircraft Crash
Secure the area
record names and address of any unauthorized person taking photos and give to military
inform above person he must submit photos to military
refer all inquiries to military
military responsible for notifications to next of kin
spectators discouraged taking pictures
news media should NOT be prevented from taking photos
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Trained Hostage Negotiating will be most effective regarding
hostage problem
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clothing used for bloodhound search
grasp the bottom of a plastic bag
turn the bag inside out over your hand
with your hand covered by the bag, pick up the item
free hand, grasp the edge of the bag and turn it right-side-out over item
Keep plastic bag in a safe place until dog handler arrives
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Don't pick up charred document, you should
slide sheet of paper under it
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Dermal nitrate (paraffin test) is not reliable regarding
gunpowder residue on someone's handhne
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When person arrested claims DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY, the FIRST thing to do is
verify his status
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A way to limit liability regarding false arrests is to obtain a
arrest with a warrant.
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Unidentified fingerprints are not considered a
SOLVABILITY FACTOR
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Assault and false arrest are most frequent
civil lawsuits brought against police
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the grooves in the barrel of a handgun, which appear as impressions on a fired bullet, can be used to determine
make
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public awareness and involvement are of more help to
law enforcement than any other crime prevention method.
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Accurate measurements should be taken in
fatal accidents, SPI accidents, and when lawsuits against jurisdiction may occur
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Look for PELLETS and WADDING to determine
information regarding shotgun
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Prints found at a crime scene may be
LATENT - on painted wood
VISIBLE- on dust covered surfaces
PLASTIC - on things such as putty or soap
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Investigation of crimes in LOW INCOME areas should
not be different from high income areas
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Don't try to stop vehicle with
armed/dangerous occupants. Follow and wait for assistance.
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Police used for SURVEILLANCE should
blend in and should be aware of dress and demeanor of local people
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ABC method of surveillance, using 3 officers, if not crowded street
2 on same side as suspect, and 1 on other side slightly behind. *if crowded street - 3 on same side
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Regarding surveillance suspect, know
how he may test if he is being followed and how he may try to lose police
107
How do you make a plaster cast of a tire print?
Remove foreign objects only when they appear to have added to impression after it was made
Build a retaining wall about 2". outside impression
apply talcum to impression
coat impression with fine spray of fasty drying silicone
cover with plaster about 1/2" thick *use deflector
reinforce plaster with twigs
add more plaster until 1" thick
before plaster sets, scratch initials, shield # date, onto plaster
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When chasing suspect
Don't chase parallel
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Stopping a walking suspect, you should should stop
before or behind him
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When arresting a suspect at a building or hotel, first should
check with manager for correct room number
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Observe open windows of house
investigate - wait for back up
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What happens when object is found during search warrant?
search is over
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first thing to be done when seeing a suspicious vehicle behind a building?
survey the scene
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when responding to a disturbance/domestic - Neutralizing threat to safety is first before
separating parties in dispute
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Person in the street @ scene of accident dazed and confused -
DON'T move for medical reasons
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Dying declaration's purpose?
who did it?
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Most common form of child abuse?
neglect
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are fingerprints likely to be found on rusted pipe?
no
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When cops conducting a search - notify them of
hazards
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More important to know informant's motivation than
rap sheet
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What to do with an overtalkative subject
guide the subject of the interview
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If a witness is lying - try to find out
why
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When interview suspect, try to identify
culpable mental state
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can use informant's opinion to
direct investigation
