LE Practices VI & VII Flashcards
Burglary investigation - First thing to determine is
HOW the person entered
when testifying at trial, your statements should be
clear and concise. Just answer the question asked
1 on 1 show ups are ok provided the show is completed
close in time and location
Consider pursuit - most important factor is
DANGER to public and police
Search a building for burglar direction is
top to bottom
asking witnesses or victims - DO NOT
ask LEADING questions
how many NCIC files exist?
21
latent fingerprints difficult to find on
absorbent material ie wool
Spontaneous or excited utterances
can be testified by 3rd party due to exclusionary rule
interrogate suspect AFTER
interview witnesses
rigor mortis begins
in face and jaw and then spreads throughout body
investigator’s testimony should be motivated by finding
the truth
suspect interview - get the suspect
talking at length
witness will have to testify if their statements are needed to
prove case
if note taking is distracting the witness - you should
stop taking notes
Large number of cops in an area means
Cops are put in high crime area
Suspect confesses to multiple offense, they should
Make separate written statements
Routine actions of police officers is key to
Success of public relations program
Officer arrives on scene of robbery and robber leaves
Ask which direction or how he left. (Not leading question)
Don’t ask leading questions
On scene and observe excessive force by another cop
Duty to intervene
Videotaping Miranda will ensure
That the statements will be admissible
Motive is
Reason person did something and can identify suspects
Treatment for shock
Lay down
Elevate legs
Blanket
Reassure victim
