Miscellaneous Flashcards
Can Explorers may be assigned to the investigative division for use in neighborhood canvasses, distribution of fliers, searches for property and or evidence, or other tasks designated by a supervisor?
Yes
What 3 categories are crimes broken into?
Crimes against Persons
Crimes against Property
Crimes against Society
What are the reasons a case can be exceptionally cleared?
- Death of offender
- Prosecution declined
- Extradition declined
- Victim refused to cooperate
- Juvenile, no custody
What offense is lsited first on an IBR?
The most serious offense
Does justifiable homicide have to be reported as a seperate incident?
Yes
If nothing is known about the suspect, what is requied to be listed in the report?
unknown is required in last name block race block sex block, and 00 in age block
All poperty listed on the report must fall under one of the following types/categories?
EVID, SUSP, TARG, or OTHR
If the value of the property is not know, what must be put on the report?
$1.00
All 90-R (runaway) 99b (missing person) will be submitted on the pd-18r. All reports must be filled out and faxed to VSP within ?
2 Hours of the report being taken
What does a PD-3 consist of?
- Report section
- Legal section
- Evidence section
- Miscellaneous section
Officers on scene of a critical incident shall take reasonable and safe measures to contain the scene. Unless here is a need for a citizen/officer rescue, what is the first priority of responding units?
Scene Containment
Permission is not required to be speak the media; however, if you do you are required to?
- Notify PIO of date of interview
- Substance of the interview
- Name of news agency and interviewer
If you accept public speaking engagement as a member of department, you need to notify PIO ____ days prior to the event via email, or memo.?
7 Days
How long is an ECO good for?
4 Hours (Unless a 2 hour extension is granted by the Magistrate)
How long is a TDO good for?
24 hours from the time of issuance
What should be done when dealing with a subject suffering from excited delerium?
one taser firing in the probe mode, followed by a restraining technique that does not impair respiration, may provide the optimum outcome, shall not be placed in prone position but onto their side
Who can withdraw a TDO?
Only the Petitioner
Does a juvenile under the age of 14 need to give consent in order to receive mental health treatment?
No, only the parents
what two requirements apply to Children 14 and over in need of emergency services in a voluntary capacity?
the juvenile and parent must give consent
What can be done for a 14 year old who objects, but the parents give consent?
The juvenlie can be taken for up to 96 hour pending review a mental health professional.
What would be consider unusual circumstances regarding a missing child that may require extra attention or investigation?
1) Under 12 years of age
2) Mentally Incapacitated
3) Child maybe be autisitic or have Down’s Syndrome and wear a project lifesaver transmitter.
4) Child is with individuals who may endanger his/her welfare.
5) On life saving meds
6) Absence is inconsistent with normal patterns of behavior.
In situations involving a missing person, the media can be utilized if?
1) Life threatening Health Problem
2) Extreme Weather
3) It is the hours of darkness, the person has been missing for more than 2 hours and an active search is going on.
Most Alzheimer’s patients are located within a ____ mile radius of where they were last seen and tend to go until they get stuck a large percentage of these people could die if not located within ____ hours?
1/2 mile, 24 hours
What is the purpose of any surveillance or undercover operation?
- Solve crime
- Prevent crime
- Combat threats to the public
May an officer may use lethal force to stop someone who is merely suspected of being a suicide bomber?
No, they must have Probable Cause
How far should you be from a suspected suicide bomber when using handheld radios?
100 Feet
How far should you be from a suspected suicide bomber when using police vehilce radios?
170 Feet
When dealing with a suicide bomber or a suspected explosive device, officers should maintain a minimum of ___ feet on all sides of bomber seek and maintain cover await arrival of bomb squad?
300 Feet
Summonses may be issued for the following offenses:
traffic laws including offenses involving bicycles,
hitchhiking, and other pedestrian offenses;
game and fish laws;
surfing;
curfew;
animal control violations, and
littering.
In Priority 1 or 2 response to calls for service Officer will not travel greater than ___ mph over the posted speed limit?
20
In areas with posted speed limits of 35 MPH or less, a maximum speed of ___ MPH shall be used?
10
Under emergency condition are police vehicle required to yield to ambulances and fire equipment operating under emergency conditions?
Yes
Can a change in shift assignments and days off be used to address an officer’s poor performance issues?
Yes
How many shift rotations are probation police officers required to complete?
at least 2 shift rotations during their first 12 months with 6 months on a day shift and then either an evening or night shift.
Who is responsible for compiling an annual report for the Traffic Engineering Division that includes the location of all fatal motor vehicle crashes, and the high incident locations for injury crashes, non-injury crashes, DUI arrests and traffic summonses?
The Office of Planning and Ananlysis
Who approves a traffic safety checkpoint?
A Lieutenant or higher
Prior to implementing a Traffic Safety Checkpoint the plan must be documented on what PD Form?
PD-247
