NLVPD Policy CH 8 Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the Digital Imaging Standards (DIMS) policies?
To guide personnel in using digital imaging technology for law enforcement and protect evidentiary integrity.
Who is responsible for the storage and dissemination of digital image evidence?
The NLVPD’s CSI Bureau.
Which of the following is NOT an intended use of digital imaging as per the DIMS policies?
A. Historical documentation, training, and public relations
B. Documentation of crime scenes
C. Capture and storage of latent fingerprints and trace evidence
D. Personal photography unrelated to law enforcement
D. Personal photography unrelated to law enforcement.
How are historical, training, and public relations photos handled according to DIMS?
They are archived in the PR file and not assigned event numbers.
Digital images captured at a crime scene are considered:
Original images equivalent to film negatives.
What responsibility does an officer have when taking digital images at a crime scene?
Uploading the photos under the correct case number in the DIMS application.
If corrections are needed for a digital crime scene image, what must be done?
Submit a copy of the correction memo to the CSI Bureau and Support System Unit.
What is the role of the System Support Unit in the digital imaging process?
Reinstate images to the correct format and maintain an audit history of all transactions in DIMS.
In what file format must latent fingerprints and other trace evidence be photographed?
Uncompressed file format such as TIFF or RAW.
Photographs showing the location where latent fingerprints were found are considered:
Supplemental to analytical images and do not require the stringent capture requirements.
Fill in the blank: All digital image evidence is processed by each _______.
unit.
Fill in the blank: The NLVPD’s CSI Bureau is responsible for _______.
storing and disseminating digital evidence.
True or False: Digital images for historical documentation are assigned event numbers.
False.
What types of documentation are included in the intended uses of digital imaging?
- Historical Documentation
- Training
- Public Relations
- Crime Scene Documentation
- Capture and Storage for Analytical Purposes
What must be done if changes are needed to crime scene photos?
Submit a copy of any correction memo to the CSI Bureau and the Support System Unit.
True or False: Each officer taking crime scene photos is responsible for maintaining the audit history.
False.
Fill in the blank: Photos showing the location of latent fingerprints are considered _______.
supplemental.
What is the primary objective of the IDL Program?
Enhance property and community safety through cooperation with local apartment communities and property management.
Is participation in the IDL Program mandatory?
No, it is strictly voluntary.
What types of data are gathered in the IDL Program?
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- License plate numbers
What is the purpose of data collection in the IDL Program?
To help officers identify, detect, and locate wanted persons connected to criminal activities.
How does the IDL Program operate?
Property owners/agents provide tenant information when new tenants move in.
What is done with the collected information in the IDL Program?
It is used solely to aid law enforcement efforts.
Is criminal history information shared with property owners/agents?
No, it is not shared.
What is essential for the effectiveness of the IDL Program?
Frequent contact and communication between the NLVPD and participating property owners/agents.
What does the IDL Program emphasize in its operation?
A cooperative relationship to strengthen community safety without compromising tenant privacy.
For more comprehensive information on the IDL Program, one should refer to _______.
The Community Oriented Policing Procedure Manual (Chapter 47).
What is the correct answer for the primary goal of the IDL Program?
B. To locate wanted persons by collaborating with property owners/agents
Which type of information is NOT collected by the IDL Program?
C. Criminal history information
Who provides the tenant information used in the IDL Program?
B. Prospective tenants, property owners, and agents on a voluntary basis
What is a key requirement for the success of the IDL Program?
B. Frequent contact between the NLVPD and property owners/agents
How is criminal history information handled in the IDL Program?
C. It is not shared with property owners/agents.
For additional information regarding the IDL Program, one should refer to:
B. The Community Oriented Policing Procedure Manual (Chapter 47)
How does the NLVPD policy ensure fair treatment of employees involved in traffic collisions?
By giving them the same consideration as any other person involved in a traffic collision
Which types of employee traffic collisions are investigated thoroughly by the NLVPD?
Property damage and non-life-threatening injury collisions occurring on or off duty
Who is responsible for investigating collisions that result in fatal or life-threatening injuries involving NLVPD peace officers?
Another law enforcement agency
What is the primary function of the Collision Review Board (CRB)?
To review collisions involving City vehicles and determine if they were Preventable or Non-preventable
How does the CRB determine whether a collision was Preventable or Non-preventable?
Through employee collision hearings during periodic meetings
Which department is responsible for maintaining files and statistics on all Department vehicles involved in traffic collisions?
The NLVPD Traffic Division
What is the purpose of the annual summary report submitted by the CRB Chairperson?
To outline the causes of Department collisions and determine if additional driver training is needed
To whom is the annual summary report on Department collisions distributed?
To the Assistant Chiefs and the Chief of Police, as well as the NLVPD Training Bureau
Fill in the blank: The NLVPD treats its employees the same as any other person involved in a _______.
traffic collision
True or False: The Collision Review Board holds periodic meetings to conduct employee collision hearings.
True
Fill in the blank: The CRB Chairperson submits an annual summary report to the _______ outlining the causes of Department collisions.
NLVPD Training Bureau
What type of collisions will be investigated if they result in fatal or life-threatening injuries?
Collisions involving on- or off-duty peace officers
What does the CRB use the annual summary report for?
To assess whether additional driver training is needed
Fill in the blank: The NLVPD investigates collisions involving employees whether they are on duty or _______.
off duty
True or False: The CRB is responsible for assigning traffic citations to employees.
False
What does the NLVPD Traffic Division maintain files on?
All Department vehicles involved in traffic collisions
