Manual Flashcards
Set time personnel are on duty / Sub-command of precinct.
Watch
Succession of Command
Chief Deputy Chief Chief Operating Officer Patrol Operations Bureau Chief Special Operations Chief Professional Standards Bureau Chief Criminal Investigations Bureau Chief
When do acting sergeants get training?
Who provides it?
For assignment over 60 days.
Given within 90 days of assignment (or prior)
Captains provide training.
Who is responsible for employees completing training in a timely manner?
Section Commanders / Civilian Managers
Who do you notify if you must miss training?
Supervisor and ETS
Supervisor’s review of missed training, when OPA referral.
Determine if justified.
Document in PAS
Reschedule
OPA when:
Unjustified
No reasonable notice given.
Supervisor request due to employee history
Who may release info to media without chief approval?
PDR or Records Subpoena
Who can give statements to media?
PIO, Captain, Permanent LT
Employees can refer media to dispatch
What are some topics only the chief will cover with media?
Budget
Dept Goals
Allocation of Resources
Interpretation of Policy
Can media enter a disaster area?
Yes, as long as it doesn’t impede police operation.
Who calls the FAA to close airspace?
PIO, Incident Commander, or Dispatch Supervisor
Who can request assistance from media aircraft?
Captain or Perm LT
Who releases info to crime stoppers?
Public Affairs Unit
What is an example of a “related outlet” in relation to media?
CrimeStoppers
What information can generally be released to media with an arrest and booking?
Suspect Name/Age/Gender/Race/City
Charge / Alleged Crime
Arresting / Investigating Unit
Arrest Circumstances
What information can generally be released when a suspect is arrested but not charged or booked?
Age, Gender, Race, City
Investigating / Arresting Agency
What information can generally be released regarding a police incident?
Basic description How the incident came to police attention What time the police responded Number of officers assigned to call Number of suspects / victims
What information can generally be release about Deceased Persons
Age, Gender, Race, City
KCME does rest.
Do we release information on juveniles, their guardians, or parents?
We don’t, regardless of status.
What does it take to release a photo of a juvenile?
Court order OR parental consent.
What information about a suspect requires chief approval to release?
Character,
criminal record,
community reputation
Outcome of legal proceedings
Confession
interviews
examinations
statements
Who can release information about bomb threats, kidnapping threats?
Chief, or Violent Crimes Capt / LT
How do I get collision information released?
Through Public Affairs, and it’s only the narrative portion.
When can a booking / investigation photo be released?
Who authorizes?
Assists in capture or warns public of danger.
Investigating unit authorizes.
Where do media reps get police reports?
Public Affairs Unit
What information gets released about employees?
Age, Race, Gender, Rank, Tenure, Bureau
Who coordinate OIS information release?
Public Affairs Unit, as approved by Chief
When does department release names of OIS officers?
Within 48 hours.
In regards to OIS, what gets released within 72 hours?
Video and Evidence photographs.
Who approves any process meant to review performance?
The Chief
How much notice is required for resignations and retirements?
2 weeks
How long do I have to withdraw a resignation?
180 days
What is the process to withdraw a resignation?
Within 180 days
Public Safety Civil Service Secretary may permit withdrawal
Requires favorable recommendation from Chief
Who ensures a separating employee returns all gear?
Human Resources, but also immediate supervisor.
Supervisor may make attempts to recover property, and writes memo for failed recoveries.
Who makes proper disposition of deceased equipment?
Captain / manager
Who returns badges, cap shields to fiscal, property, fleet management
Lieutenants
Good ways to get fired
Lying
Conviction (felony, moral turpitude misd)
Violation of regulation / order / civil service law
Incompetence
Improper use of city property
Debts
Using political influence for personal gain
Getting someone elected to officer in a shitty way
Bribes / Inducing into illegal act
Prisoner abuse
AWOL 3 days
Secondary Employment with conflict of interest
Fail to qual
Who is responsible for maintenance and control of grievance records?
Director of HR
Who makes an annual analysis of grievances?
Legal advisor, assisted by bargaining unit liaisons.
Legal advisor forwards to chief
Who ensures supervisors complete performance evaluations on time?
Captain
Evaluation schedule of probationary police officers
Phase 1: CJTC
Phase 2: FTO
Phase 3: Alternate Weekly / Monthly FTO supervisor
How often are fully sworn officers evaluated?
When will they be evaluated?
Minimum once per year, within 20 days of hire date.
Non sworn evaluation schedule?
Probation: 3 months
Non probation: yearly
Special Evaluations (deficient employee): 3 months
Temp employees: None
What happens after a performance evaluation is completed?
Employee may add comments
CoC reviews
Submitted to HR
How do I get an ADA accommodation?
Request from Supervisor / HR includes
History of Disability
Description of Accommodation
What does an employee submit to HR for ADA request?
Documentation, Physician’s report, disability, and required accommodation.
When will I be required to disclose my religious affiliation?
Religious accommodation request.
What risk level is SPD for TB / Airborne Pathogens?
Very Low
Where can I get up to date information on exposures / airborne pathogens?
HMC / CDC
Who do sergeants notify of airborne pathogen exposure, and how soon?
Watch LT and by end of shift.
Who do I contact about HEP B series / testing?
Employment Services Lieutenant
What is considered a reportable bodily fluid exposure?
Direct exchange of blood or OPIM (other potentially infectious material)
What is a non-reportable bodily fluid exposure?
Blood / OPIM on
intact skin, clothing, equipment
Being present in same room.
Touching or talking
PPE stops blood / OPIM from reaching what?
Clothing, Footwear, Skin, Eyes, Mouth, Mucous Membranes
What kit has PPE in a patrol car?
Who do you tell if it is incomplete?
Biohazard kit
Tell a stationmaster
When does evidence take a syringe?
Homicide
Assault with Syringe
Is the EIS punitive / disciplinary?
No
What is an early intervention alert?
An alert that flows up CoC to Performance Review Committee and back. Has a tracking number.
What is an EI mentor plan?
Strategy to intervene / assist employee in upholding lawful, professional, ethical standards?
What does a mentor plan contain?
Issues
Method / Action plan
Timeline
Follow-up Actions
How often do supervisors (up to commanders) review EIS of employees?
At least once weekly.
How often does EI coordinator update captains and civilian mangers?
Monthly
Who initiates an Early Intervention Assessment?
SGT / Commander / Manager when thresholds are met.
When is a mentoring plan mandatory and the EI Assessment is skipped?
2 preventable collisions within 6 months
What is included in an EI Assessment?
Review thresholds Notify employee Review last 2 performance evals in PAS Review docs relating to underlying incidents Review other relevant items
Who does a supervisor contact to initiate a discretionary EI Assessment?
EI Coordinator
In regards to EIS, what does a supervisor do with a new employee?
Review EIS and make note in PAS
How is an EIS mistake corrected?
Request correction from EI Coordinator via CoC.
PRC, CoC, Bureau Chief will review.
HR director has final decision.
Who creates an EI mentor plan?
For how long?
Who approves it or approves no mentor plan at all?
Captain / Director
6 months or less
PRC and Assistant Chief
Who is on the Performance Review Committee?
EI Coordinator Reps: Chief HR Patrol APRS ETS Dept of Risk Management (Director of Legal Affairs / Designee)
How often does the PRC meet?
Monthly
What is discussed during PRC meeting?
Consistency / Uniformity Mentoring plan adequacy Threshold adjustment New Indicators (any changes require chief approval)
Who schedules PRC meetings
EI coordinator
Who does the PRC forward EIA / Mentor plans to for approval?
Bureau Chief
What is the EI timline?
3 / 14 / 3 / 7
775
3 days: EI Coordinator notifies supervisor
14 days: SGT does assessment
3 days: LT reviews
7 days: Capt reviews
1 week prior to PRC meeting: EI Coordinator submits to PRC
Within 7 days of meeting, PRC reviews
Within 5 days, bureau chief reviews
EI Triggers: UOF TYPE 1
Exceeding 6 within 6 months
EI Triggers: UOF TYPE 2
Exceeding 4 within 6 months
EI Triggers: UOF TYPE 3
Exceeding 1 within 6 months
EI Triggers: Vehicle Collisions
2 preventable collisions within 6 months
4 collisions total within 12 months
EI Triggers: OPA complaints (Supervisory, Frontline, Investigation)
4 within 12 months
EI Triggers: EEO Complaint
2 complaints within 12 months
EI Triggers: Names in Police Action Claims / Lawsuit
2 within 24 months
EI Triggers: TYPE 1 / 2 UOF For different Bureaus Patrol Collaborative Homeland / Spec Ops Investigations Professional Standards
653 432
1
Patrol: Exceeding 6 incidents in a 6 month period.
Collaborative and Homeland Security / Special Operations: 5 in 6
Criminal Investigations and Professional Standards: 3 in 6
2
Patrol: Exceeding 4 incidents in a 6 month period.
Collaborative and Homeland Security / Special Operations: 3 in 6
Criminal Investigations and Professional Standards: 2 in 6
What happens if I have more EI activity while on an EI mentor plan?
LT will review and make recommendations about mentor plan to captain.
How many calls per week should a sgt go on with a mentor plan officer?
At least 4
When are debriefs prohibited in early intervention mentor plans?
Type 3 UOF, OPA complaints (unless complete).
What is given top priority for workplace safety?
Prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses.
Who is responsible for Accident Prevention Program?
Dept Safety Officer
Who should be familiar with Accident Prevention Program?
All Supervisors
Who reports unsafe working conditions?
All employees
Who do you report immediate workplace hazards to?
Immediate supervisor
Who is in the Safety and Health committee?
Six Employees.
Up to 3 appointed by Chief
The rest elected by bargaining units / membership.
Who coordinates the election to Safety and Health Committee
HR
Who reviews inspection reports of unsafe working condition and accidents?
Safety and Health Committee
How long is a term for a Safety and Health Committee member?
Not to exceed 1 year.
How often does Safety and Health Committee meet?
Not less than 1 a quarter
Who keeps meeting minutes for Safety and Health Committee meetings?
Employment Service LT
Who documents attendance and minutes for Safety and Health Committee?
Dept Safety Officer
Who requests transfers through EMT?
LT and authorized admins.
When must an employee submit an EMT request?
2 weeks prior to new start date
Who reviews EMT transfers?
Within Bureau: Captain
Inter-Bureau: Assistant Chief
Who manages EMT changes for extended sick, limited duty?
HR
Where is employee information stored, including callout info, emergency contact, address, and computer drive access?
PEDS
Who do you report a legal name change to for PEDS update?
HR
Does an employee need to give a residential address even if using a PO box for mail?
Yes
Who approves leave over 4 days consecutive?
Section Captain
When are 10-day vacation requests approved?
Feb 14
When are time-sheets due?
Noon on Wednesday following the end of a pay period.
What types of leave can you request in excess of balances?
Holiday and Furlough
Who approves extensions to holiday and furlough?
Bureau Chief
What is the time limit for time-keeping corrections for a sergeant?
45 days.
exception: extended leave
Bureau chief can approve corrections beyond 45 days.
For what reason can a sergeant give release time?
medical emergency for immediate family
These units are exempt from working day-off events:
Homicide ABS UC detectives Stand By Personnel in these units FIT, TCIS, CSI
Who reviews personal exemptions in leave requests for red-dot days?
Deputy Chief
When do you inform the Family Medical Leave Coordinator about release time?
When it exceeds 3 days.
What exceptions exist for pre-approval for OT?
Court
Active in a Major Incident
What are the work hour maximums?
90 in a week
0300 Saturday -0300 Saturday
Exceptions: Public Safety, Court, Mandatory OT
Approved by a captain
When can you not work OT?
Military leave, Sick leave, Discipline, and Limited Duty
What are the three different OT forms?
OT Request
Court OT
Event Summary
Who approves out of class OT?
A Captain
How long do I have to submit a statement of termination of marriage?
31 days
When is sick time prohibited?
Non pay status: suspended / laid off
Outside work schedule: holiday / furlough
Injured working off-duty
Can I use sick time if I become sick or injured on a scheduled trip?
Yes
Can I work off duty while on sick time?
No, unless Chief says it is ok.
Where do sick absences get recorded?
Timesheet
Medical Absence Report Form
Can you use discretionary leave if you run out of sick leave?
No. Discipline for violations.
What happens if I’m on sick over 2 weeks?
Go on a 5-2 schedule
Employment Services LT manages
When do I need to do an APF?
LEOFF 1?
After taking 4 days consecutive sick leave (includes FML)
LEOFF 1 after taking 5
What extra step is required when on mental health leave?
Surrender firearm
Who do I contact to use Long Term Disability?
SPOG. HR will assist.
Non-Sworn: FMLC
How long can I work in limited duty?
16 weeks (does not apply to pregnancy)
How do you request limited duty?
Email captain through CoC and employment service LT.
Provide limitations, expected duration
What do you need to return from limited duty?
APF signed by doctor
What types of leave may be used for pregnancy?
FML
Disability
Pregnancy Disability
Long Term Disability
How long can I take a leave of absence (personal or medical)?
Up to 12 months
Qualifying FML conditions
Newborn / Foster / Adoption
Care of family w/ serious health condition
Own health condition
Qualifying Military Exigency of Spouse, Child, Parent
Care of service member or veteran
How much sick time can I have donated?
560 hours per incident
Can I receive sick leave donation to care for family?
No, only for own illness / injury.
How much sick leave can I donate?
Minimum 8 hours.
Must maintain 240 after donation.
How do I get DV, Sexual Assault, Stalking leave?
Contact Employment Services LT
How much military leave can I take?
Up to 21 days each federal fiscal year.
May take unpaid leave beyond.
Who approves military leave beyond 21 days?
Bureau Chief
How much leave can I take for a spouse deploying?
15 unpaid each deployment
May sub ANY accrued leave for unpaid leave
What are close relatives in regards to bereavement leave?
Other than close?
Close: Spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, grandchild of spouse, anyone employee/spouse has legal custody of.
Other: Cousin, Parent Sibling, Parent Sibling Child, Spouse of Sibling, Sibling Child, Sibling Grandchild
How much bereavement leave does the dept offer?
40 hours for close relative.
Sworn: 40 hours for other than close relative.
May I take bereavement leave intermittently?
Yes.
For non sworn, how can I take leave for bereavement for other than close relative?
Dept can approve 40 hours sick leave for bereavement of other than close relative.
What if I want more than 40 hours bereavement?
Dept can approve other leave type usage.
How long do I have to use bereavement leave?
1 year
Who determines on-duty status?
Chief of Police
Is not following training a policy violation?
No.
When is it ok to not identify yourself?
An investigation is jeopardized
Police function hindered
Safety Consideration
Who do employees notify before initiating a claim for damages related to official position?
The the Chief of Police
Who do you inform if you intend to apply for an order against someone who assaulted you on-duty?
Supervisor
Who investigates minor policy violations?
CoC
What are examples of serious policy violations?
Force Bias police Violation of constitutional rights (speech, religion, assemble, due process) Violation of LE authority Fail to use ICV Failure to report serious policy violations to OPA Intentional / Reckless violations of policy Serious neglect of duty Insubordination Criminal Violation Dishonesty Misuse of Authority Repeat minor policy violations
Minor Policy Violations
Fail to ICV system check Fail to seatbelt (no injury) Fail to ID tactical issues in UoF reporting Failure to turn off radio while ICV on Minor rudeness Secondary employment w/o permit Profanity Tardiness Personal appearance
Who receives misconduct allegations when there is a conflict of interest?
Subject assigned to OPA? OPA Director
Subject is OPA director? City HR Director
What personal events do I have to report to my supervisor?
Criminal Investigation Criminal Traffic Citation Arrest Conviction Respondent in Order License Expired / Revoke, etc
What information do I give a citizen if they want to file a claim against the city?
Claims Division of City Law Dept
Form available at Seattle Muni building
Can also call and get one mailed.
Can an employee volunteer or aid in a civil action?
No
What do I do if I’m paid for participating in a civil action?
Give the check to Fiscal, endorsed “payable to City of Seattle”
What can I accept as a gift?
Promo / Nominal $25 or less Common areas $25 $50 aggregate $5 coffee $10 food anon Informational materials, subscriptions, publications, related to duty
How do I report prohibited gifts?
Send memo to Captain of Compliance
Retain item
Can I participate in defense interviews
Yes, after notifying KCPAO of SCAO
Do I need to answer all questions in a defense interview?
No, and I may terminate the interview as well.
What is discrimination
Act, by itself or part of practice
Intended to or results in different treatment
Race, color, age, sex, marital status, sex orientation, gender identity, political ideology, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, honorably discharged vet or mil status, presence of any disability.
What is harassment
A form of discrimination
Subject to discriminatory conduct as a term of employment
Submission / rejection is used as basis for employment decisions
Unreasonably interferes with work performance or hostile work environment.
What is sexual harassment?
Unwelcome advances, requests for sex favors, other conduct under harassment circumstances.
Who oversees EEO, fair employment and labor practices?
HR Director
What is the generally accepted time limit for EEO complaints?
180 days from last harm
How long is an EEO investigation?
180 days. Can be extended by HR director.
When are EEO records expunged?
Unfounded / Not sustained: 3 years after end of year of complaint
Sustained: 6 years after end of year of complaint
Who can keep a sustained EEO complaint from being expunged after 6 years?
Dept Legal Adviser can request a hold.
Who is typically reassigned during an EEO investigation?
The named employee.
What laws govern employee political activity?
City Code of Ethics SMC 4.16 and Elections Code SMC 2.04
Can an employee endorse a candidate?
Yes, but must clearly state it is employee’s own personal position.
What is the difference between ballot issues and issues of interest?
Ballot issues: Covered by law
Issues of interest: Covered by policy
When does an issue of interest become a ballot issue?
State: Submitted to secretary of state
County: Submitted to county auditor
City: Collection of signatures or passage of council resolution
What are the four reasons to leave your district / beat?
Dispatched
In Pursuit
Responding to Major Issue
Given Permission by Sergeant
What additional responsibilities do foot/bike officers have?
Contact with public / merchants
Record activities on log sheet
How many marked cars can be at coffee / lunch?
No more than 2, excluding sgt
How many officers can be on break at same location?
4 officers, 1 sgt
How should you answer the phone?
SPD, Precinct, Name, Offer of assistance.
If the duty officer encounters a report with evidence, what should they do?
Call 911 for officer to be dispatched.
What are the mail delivery times?
1st: Before 0530
2nd: Before 1430
3rd: Before 2230
Does the clerk need to wear a gun belt?
No, the watch LT can waive the need for it.
How many watch lieutenants must be on duty at all times?
At least 1
Watch LT additional duties, per watch.
1st: Facility, Vehicles
2nd: Precinct Training Coordinator
3rd: Community Liaison Coordinator
Who supervises ACT / CPT?
Ops LT
Who maintains an effective staffing deployment in a precinct?
Ops LT
Who does a precinct captain report to?
Patrol Operations Bureau Chief
How often are chemical agents inspected? Who does the inspecting?
Monthly
Stationmaster
Who approves a report written by an off-duty employed officer?
On duty sgt UNLESS off duty sgt is supervising.
Who is eligible for off-duty employment?
FTE
Good Standing (training, certs, quals)
Not on probation
Not otherwise prohibited
What suspends off-duty employment eligibility?
Sick
Disability
FML (own)
Release
Military Leave
Suspension
OPA reassign
Possibly: Poor work record, complaints
Who can grant exceptions for off-duty employment while on extended sick leave?
Chief of Police, with dr recommendation
What is required on an Off Duty Employment Permit Form?
Employer name
Address of work
Specific Duties
Who must approve off duty work permits?
Employee Captain
Captain of precinct of work
How do I proceed if I need an off duty work permit asap?
A sgt can approve a temporary off duty permit for 4 days.
What is the maximum length of an off duty permit? When does it expire?
1 year.
Expires on hire date.
Who maintains file of all off-duty permits?
HR Director
When does dept pay OT in regards to off duty employment?
Action taken past off-duty shift
Required by dept to take action that prevents off-duty performance
What minimum salary must be earned in an off-duty job?
Top step officer / sergeant.
Total compensation may include pay and other benefits
What information is required to log in off duty?
V call sign Business / event name Address Hours Uniform
What OT event does not require on-air logging?
Stadium events with on scene SPD supervisors
What equipment is necessary for off-duty traffic control?
Safety Vest / Lime rain jacket
Hard hats
Can I use police authority for private purpose civil matter off-duty, like assisting repo, process server, etc?
No
Can I invest in or be employed by Private security business?
No, but chief can waive if you write intent to retire in 18 months.
Is it ok for a SGT to work for one of their own officers while off duty?
No.
How much rest is required in a rolling 24 hour period?
6 hours
LT can waive
Does not apply to harbor
Blue Team notes for Off Duty Employment
“Community Member” for reporting party - Off Duty Employer
Enter hours worked in “Summary of Incident”
Precinct area in “location of occurrence”
Who oversees dept social media accounts?
Public Affairs Unit
Can I use city email to register a social media account?
No
How does the policy define family relationship?
Spouse, children, step children Parents, step-parents, parents in law Grandparents, Grandparents in law Siblings, siblings in law Aunts, Uncles
What is the name of the policy defined relationship with employees who are dating, having sex, or cohabitating?
Personal relationship
When will the dept avoid placing family / personal relationships together?
In supervisor / subordinate circumstances.
Is assignment where the relationship could interfere with dept interest.
Who do I inform if I develop a family or personal relationship with a member of the dept?
The HR lieutenant
How are transfers handled when a family / personal relationship develops?
Transfers occur in accordance with CBA
What are some discernible personal characteristics, in regards to bias?
Age, Disability, economic status, familial status
Gender, gender identity, sexual orientation
Homelessness, mental illness
national origin, political ideology
race, ethnicity, color, religion
motorcycle use / paraphernalia
Veteran status
Who does the policy say provides yearly bias training?
The chief
When is it ok to use personal characteristics for criminal investigations?
When broadcasting a suspect description
When does an officer take into account personal characteristics?
When making decisions about services (crisis, homelessness, etc)
When are officers required to report bias to their supervisors by?
By end of shift
What should an officer do if a complainant of bias policing wants to leave?
Attempt to get contact info.
Provide supervisor contact info
Provide OPA contact info
If a bias based policing complainant leave the scene, and the officer is finished at the scene, what must the officer do?
Remain at scene and wait for supervisor.
What are the two possible Blue Team entries for a bias complaint?
Bias Review Blue team when no misconduct , no OPA request
Complaint Blue team when misconduct or OPA request
Who does a supervisor forward Bias Review blue team entries to?
Bureau Chief
What gets removed from the Chief Legal Officer’s annual bias report?
Names of officers
SPD consults with neighborhoods, businesses, community groups, CPC, IG to mitigate what?
Disparate impacts
What will disparate impact analysis focus on?
Race, Color, National origin.
Why does the dept analyze officer initiated activity?
To prevent disparate impacts
What should officers assume while on duty, at all times?
They are being observed and recorded
What exceptions exist to recording officer activities?
Must not hinder, delay, compromise
Threaten safety of officers / public
Attempt to incite others to violence
If someone recording police causes a slight inconvenience to an officer, can that officer that prohibit the recording?
No, slight inconveniences are not prohibited.
Do press credentials change a person’s level of access to a crime scene?
No, there is no distinction made.
Which dept-related facility can you consume alcohol in?
SPOG office
When can you drink alcohol in uniform?
LE Funeral reception
Awards banquet
Vancouver Police Ball
Other functions, as authorized by Chief
Can I eat at a bar or tavern where liquor is sold while in uniform?
No
Who will be present for an impairment test of an officer?
Two Sgts and a LT
OR Sgt and LT
If after hours, who should a LT notify about impairment testing of an officer?
Duty Captain, Bureau Chief, HR Director
Copy of testing goes to OPA
How do you find a fit-for-duty testing location?
Employment Services LT
If unavailable, City Safety Coordinator
When is CISM communication not confidential?
When CISM member is initial responder or witness
Who maintains list of CISM team members?
Peer Support
SPD Comms
When must a CISM member still report mandatorily?
Injury, abuse, neglect child/vuln adult
Danger of physical harm to self or others
DV
What do you tell a suspect who is being arrested?
ID self
Inform under arrest
Reason for arrest
Miranda
When must a lieutenant be notified of an arrest?
If the arrest is for assault on an officer.
Who screens an arrest if a sgt is the arresting officer?
Another sgt
When must sgts screen arrests?
If handcuffed by SPD, injured, or force.
What extra documentation do felony arrests require?
Alert Email
Label
When is it ok to rely on immigration documents?
When it is the sole source of establishing someone’s identity
What will officers do with Admin Warrant of Removal, Immigration Violations, Outstanding Warrants for Deportation?
Nothing.
Who provides permission to contact DHS about a foreign national?
Bureau Chief
How does one get foreign national status if you’re unable to ask about immigration status?
When the information is provided voluntarily.
When a search yields that they are a foreign national.
When in the arrest process does a consular notification take place?
After arrival at precinct / jail / hospital, but before interrogation or booking.
Who is responsible for making the consular notification?
Arresting employee
What must be done when a foreign national is deceased?
Consular notification
What must done when a guardianship is being considered with a minor or incompetent foreign national?
Consular notification.
What must be done when a foreign ship or aircraft is involved in a collision or accident?
Consular notification.
What must be done if someone claims diplomatic immunity, but can’t prove it with documentation?
Continue on as normal.
Consider calling Dept of State
When can you interview someone with diplomatic immunity?
For public safety.
May include UoF and arrest.
Are foreign nationals with immunity immune from detention and traffic citations?
No
What do you do if you are booking someone before a consular notification is made?
Inform the jail staff.
What is required for a body cavity search?
Written authorization from a LT
Search Warrant
Medical professional
What is the term for a person’s sexual practices or orientation?
Private Sexual Information
What type of information is political affiliation, religious affiliation, membership of organizations, etc?
Restricted information
When is it ok to collect or rely on restricted information?
When it has a legitimate law enforcement purpose
What exceptions exist to policy regarding private sexual information or restricted information?
Supplied by person
Information public (social media, etc.)
Provided by third party
Religious accommodation
What unit do you register with once approved to collect restricted information?
Criminal Intelligence Section
Can you take baseline photos of a demonstration absent criminal activity?
Yes, but must later be purged if there is no crime.
What types of photos are best when documenting demonstration events?
Long range photography
How long do employees have to send demonstration photos to intel?
24 hours
When will intel purge demonstration photos with no valid reason to keep?
5 days
How long can intel maintain demonstration photos?
Up to 5 years after case file becomes inactive
When will intel purge demonstration photos?
When no criminal activity
When investigation inactive and purged within 5 years.
Is it permissible to infiltrate religious organizations?
Yes, but requires chief approval
Must an officer exhaust all possible alternatives to impound prior to impound?
No, but must consider reasonable alternatives.
What crimes may a vehicle be impounded for?
DUI, after reasonable alternative.
Commercial sex abuse of a minor
Promoting ^
Promoting travel for ^
Do you complete an inventory search on a vehicle with an investigation hold?
No
If no warrant is received, inventory as soon as is practical
When may officer impound with 24 hours notice?
Abandoned, mechanically unsafe, violation of law
How much notice does parking enforcement typically provide for impound?
72 hours
Can an officer impound to the VPR?
Yes, but must screen with sergeant
What are the requirements to impound to VPR?
Evidence Analysis Integral Seizure Detective says so
What disqualifies a vehicle from the VPR?
Crime outside seattle
Oversized vehicle (req SGT / CSI approval)
Leaking (CSI approval)
Damaged in arson (CSI approval)
Who is the authorizing body for VPR exceptions?
CSI
Investigative sergeants must report vehicle impounds to what unit?
Records File Unit - Auto Records Team
Who can release vehicles from the processing room?
Investigating unit OR CSI
What is required on an investigation hold impound sheet?
Reason and unit responsible.
Do not put “see narrative”
On VPR impounds, where is the supervisor copy sent if using paper?
To data in an alert packet
What form is used to transfer vehicle custody to a different unit?
Investigative Hold Tracking Form
Who is notified when transferring investigative custody of a vehicle?
Auto records
When does the city pay for an impound?
RO / Authorized driver was Not arrested Not charged OR Improper hold
When does the owner pay for an impound?
RO / Driver was arrested or charged.
What unit gets updated with all vehicle custody transfers, moves, releases, etc?
Auto Records Unit
What units can use confidential informants?
Human Trafficking MCTF Narcotics Gun Violence Reduction Team Investigation Support Unit
Can someone on DOC be a CI?
Yes, but requires DOC approval.
What is the age limit for CIs?
No one under 16.
16/17 requires A/Chief approval
What is a confidential informant?
Someone who provides information for personal benefit, including money or court favor.
Can a confidential informant remain confidential throughout without testifying?
Yes, but they receive no benefits.
Can you shop in a store that your CI is working at?
Legitimate business purchases are not prohibited by policy.
Who goes along to pay a CI?
Detective and a second LEO
Who needs to approve legal consideration for CI?
A/Chief of investigations
Prosecutor
When are CI files purged?
No contact for 5 years
Approval from A/Chief Investigations
Who approves “problem informants?”
LT approves
How often does APRS audit CI files?
Twice yearly, at least 120 days apart
What gets a CI paid?
Information Evidence Contraband Actual Expenses Introductions to other CIs
What is the procedure to pay a CI?
Complete task
Justification for payment of funds
Entry into CI activity report
Vouchers / receipts / unit logs
Who do I notify if I disclose CI identity for a public safety emergency?
Captain
What is a cooperating witness?
A person willing to provide information or deliver illegal drugs in exchange for release from custody.
Who is authorized to use CWs?
Investigation Bureau and ACT
The watch LT can approve ACT to use a CW for how long?
5 days, one time use.
Can ACT use a CW more than once?
Yes, with approval from follow-up unit sergeant.
What happens if a prospective CW has already been used?
Contact the follow-up unit sergeant.
What are some potential disqualifiers for CWs?
Violence
DV
Assault on LEO
How does one obtain Prospective Information for mobile devices?
Pen Register, Trap and Trace.
Requires an order, even with exigency
Who needs to sign off on an emergency prospective order?
KCPAO Special Operations Unit
How long do you have to complete an affidavit after an emergency pen register?
48 hours
What can be a determining factor in whether someone is in custody?
Their juvenile status.
When is it ok to postpone miranda?
When awaiting a detective
What age can a parent or guardian waive miranda?
Under 12
After Miranda, what must occur prior to questioning or consent-searching a juvenile?
They must consult with legal counsel
When is it ok to question a minor after Miranda?
After counsel OR
Imminent threat AND
Delay would hamper protection AND
Questions are limited to imminent threat
What additional warning is provided to hearing impaired along with Miranda?
That a no-cost interpreter is available.
What ways can Miranda be documented?
Rights form
Officer statement
Recording Device
Custodial interview (recorded)
When may officers continue questioning post-miranda?
Kidnapping, Missing Persons, public safety information (gun)
When is a limited vehicle sweep authorized?
Reasonable suspicion of unsecured firearm
Vehicle will be impounded or towed
When will officers cease a warrantless search?
When the reason for search is no longer valid.
Can a landlord give consent to search a leased property?
No
What reasonable bases are considered for exigent searches?
Objective and Subjective
Violence, armed suspect, suspect on premise, likely to escape, etc
Does open view doctrine allow a warrantless entry?
No, still get a warrant unless exigency applies
What is plain view doctrine?
When evidence is discovered in a protected area that an officer has legally entered.
What may be searched during a search incident to arrest?
Arrestee and area within immediate control.
When can a residence be searched incident to arrest?
Only immediate area
Only when arrested might escape / destroy evidence
Can abandoned items be searched to determine ownership?
Yes.
What type of search is used to protect against false claim, isolate dangerous items, and account for property?
Inventory search
What type of search is used on personal property, SKO?
Inventory search
What do you do when you come across closed containers in an inventory search?
Document it
What form is used for detainee property?
Custodial Property Summary
What type of warrant is used for known armed persons?
High risk
What type of warrant is used for forced entry, possibly armed person?
Dynamic
What type of warrant is used for police controlled environments or low risk?
Administrative warrant
Who approves each warrant type?
SGT: Admin
LT: Dynamic / High Risk
Captain: Warrants outside city
When is a risk assessment required?
Dynamic and High Risk warrants
When can warrants be served outside the city?
If related to a city crime OR approved by a captain.