NLVPD Procedure CH 10 Flashcards
In which situation is a case number not required to be initiated?
d) Personal requests for services
Case numbers are generally required for formal incidents but not for personal requests.
Reports must be completed and submitted to a supervisor by the end of the __________.
b) Reporting officer’s shift
Which of the following is not required in reports according to the regulation?
c) The social media handles of those involved
Information contained in case reports is considered __________.
b) Confidential
Case reports will not be discussed with the victim unless __________.
d) Work assignment requires it
All reports taken by the NLVPD are issued __________ by the CAD system.
a) Case numbers
During the primary investigation of an incident, a case number will be obtained by __________.
b) Calling dispatch via radio or telephone
Employees must complete all required reports in a __________ manner.
c) Truthful
Reports not submitted by the end of shift due to negligence shall be considered __________.
a) Unsatisfactory performance
Officers must confirm that all arrest reports have been verified in __________ by a supervisor.
a) P1
Shift supervisors must review reports initiated by __________ during their shift.
b) Case number
Which of the following is not a responsibility of shift supervisors?
d) The officer’s personal opinion of the incident
Shift supervisors are responsible for taking corrective action related to any __________.
b) Police report
Shift supervisors will verify the report in __________.
a) P1
The reporting officer decides whether an incident will be routed to the __________ for further investigation.
b) Detective Bureau
The officer’s decision to route the case is based on __________.
b) One or more solvability criteria
If sufficient information does not exist for further investigation, the victim will be informed that the incident __________.
c) Is available for retrieval should any new information be developed
The reviewing supervisor ensures the incident report meets criteria to be sent to the Detective Bureau or __________.
b) The City Attorney
The decision to ‘field screen’ an incident should be considered carefully because each incident is __________.
c) Different
The officer may articulate __________ in the report narrative.
b) Observations or awareness
Which of the following is NOT a solvability criterion?
d) Can the officer prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
When considering solvability, it is important to ask if there is a witness who can __________ the suspect(s).
b) Identify or provide a unique description
A significant M.O. or __________ may warrant routing the case to the Detective Bureau.
d) Modus operandi
If a report is filed for insurance purposes only, the incident __________.
b) Will not be forwarded to the Detective Bureau
When in doubt, the officer should __________.
c) Route the case to the Detective Bureau
The ‘Victim Information Guide’ should be provided to the __________ if no further investigation is needed.
b) Victim or person reporting
All original reports issued a case number through the __________ system are to be kept by the Records Bureau.
b) Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
Reports are to be forwarded to the Records Bureau immediately after __________.
b) Supervisory approval
The Records Bureau is responsible for ensuring that all new case numbers are accounted for and __________.
b) Located
If a report is not located within __________ working days, the Records supervisor must notify the appropriate division commander.
c) Four
The following records are retained by the Records Bureau, except:
c) Personnel records
Personnel records can be maintained by the __________ in accordance with laws and labor agreements.
a) Chief of Police
____________ will be maintained by the Training Bureau.
b) Training records
SCOPE records must be maintained in a __________ environment.
a) Secure
SCOPE records may be stored at an investigative site only when they are key elements for __________.
b) Case reporting or criminal records
Retention schedules must comply with applicable __________ laws.
c) State and federal
Inmate population records, including bookings and releases, are part of __________ records.
b) Corrections
All log entries in the Offendertrak system must have an annotation of the __________.
a) Staff member’s name and P#
If an incorrect entry is made in a permanent log book, the entry should be __________.
b) Lined through (single line)
Logs will NOT be discarded without the approval of the __________.
b) Records Manager
The authorization for destruction form is signed by the __________ before records can be destroyed.
b) Chief of Police
The destruction of records is done according to __________ policy.
b) City Clerk’s Retention
The computerized Property Records Report form has been updated in the __________ category to include the terminology of seizure/impound.
c) Valid Types of Property
The valid type(s) of property block has been programmed to accept up to __________ individual property codes.
c) Four
The property entry code ‘IE’ indicates that the property is a __________ and also __________.
b) Seizure; evidence
When making a narcotics arrest that results in a seizure of property, the reporting officer must indicate the seizure of the property by using the __________ code.
b) ‘I’
If the property is of a class that requires additional codes, the officer may enter up to __________ individual property codes.
d) Four
The supervisor approving the report(s) will forward a copy of the case to the __________.
c) Detective Bureau
A seizure is defined as the taking into custody property, monies, or other items of value which could be directly related to the __________ activity.
c) Narcotics
In July of each year, a Fiscal Specialist will conduct an annual review of all forms and reports used by the Department for the purpose of identifying __________.
b) Redundancies and needed changes
The Chief of Police or designee may create a __________ to develop, modify, and review forms and reports.
a) Forms/Report Committee
The Chief of Police or designee will give __________ to all modifications, revisions, and changes to Department reports and forms.
b) Final approval
When developing a form, the employee will contact personnel in the __________ Division to obtain a form number.
c) Resource Management
The employee will send the completed form through their __________ to the Chief for approval.
b) Chain of command
When a form is approved, it will be transmitted electronically to personnel in the __________ Division.
b) Resource Management
If necessary, __________ on the proper use of the form will be provided by the employee or Division requesting the new form.
b) Training
Electronic citations (__________) are utilized by Department Patrol officers.
b) Brazos
Commissioned personnel in other Divisions, such as __________, will use handwritten citations.
b) Detectives
Patrol officers use __________ citations, whereas personnel in other divisions use handwritten citations.
b) Electronic
Upon verification of the reporting person’s identification, the appropriate __________ will then be taken.
c) Report
The registered owner will be required to bring in the __________ prior to a report being taken.
b) Remaining plate
If only one license plate is missing, the remaining plate will be __________ by the reporting officer.
c) Impounded
What type of report is required when only one license plate is missing?
LOST PROPERTY-FRONT OR REAR LICENSE PLATE
This classification is used specifically for reports involving a single missing license plate.
If there is evidence that a license plate was stolen, how will the report be classified?
LARV-FRONT OR REAR LICENSE PLATE
This classification indicates that there is evidence of theft.
What must the registered owner bring in before a report is taken?
Remaining plate
This is necessary for the processing of the report.
When both plates are missing, how should the report be classified?
LARV-FRONT AND REAR LICENSE PLATES
This classification applies when both license plates are unaccounted for.
What action must be taken by the reporting officer for a remaining plate if only one is missing?
Impounded
The officer will take possession of the remaining plate.
What is the required notification process when a vehicle hold release is authorized?
Notify the Records Division
Timely notification is crucial for proper processing.
Which division must create a follow-up report in P1 to release a vehicle hold?
Operations Command
This division has the responsibility for releasing holds.
Who must release the hold by creating a follow-up report in P1?
Investigations Division
This division is responsible for processing holds related to investigations.
Under what circumstances can the Records Division be notified by phone regarding a hold release?
Special circumstances
Even in special cases, a follow-up report must still be completed.
Who will contact the vehicle owner when the hold is released?
Records Assistant
The assistant is responsible for notifying the vehicle owner.
What must be noted by the Records Assistant upon receipt of a hold release?
Name and serial number
This information is essential for record-keeping.
What type of personnel is authorized to access files maintained by the CSI Bureau?
CSI Bureau personnel
Access is restricted to maintain confidentiality.
How can other Department components request copies of photographs from CSI Bureau files?
Photo request form
This form is specifically designed for such requests.
What must be submitted through the chain of command to request file information from the CSI Bureau?
Memorandum
This ensures proper protocol is followed for information requests.
What is required for outside agencies to submit requests for fingerprints and other records?
Letter or fax, stating the information needed and the reason for the request
This format ensures clarity and accountability.
What are the authorized personnel in the CSI Bureau responsible for maintaining?
Confidentiality and integrity of evidentiary and fingerprint files
This is critical for the legal process.
What must personnel authorized to enter the CSI Bureau do?
Sign in and out on the visitor’s log
This helps keep track of who accesses sensitive areas.
What is the responsibility of all personnel regarding the media?
Comply with the requirements while respecting the legitimate right of the media to obtain information
This balance is crucial for transparency and accountability.
How should media personnel be treated at all times?
Professionalism
Maintaining a professional demeanor is essential in media interactions.
Who is responsible for the relationship between the NLVPD and media organizations?
Public Information Officer (PIO)
The PIO plays a key role in managing communications.
What should a media release regarding community events include?
Brief synopsis on how department personnel will interact with community members
This helps set expectations for community engagement.
What must be included when releasing media information concerning a suspect?
Age, sex, and city of residence
This information is typically permissible for release.
What happens if a Municipal Court warrant is confirmed?
Determine if transportation for the subject is needed
This is an essential step in the processing of warrants.
What should be placed in the inmate’s master file after a warrant is served?
A copy of the served warrant
This ensures that all records are complete and accurate.
What division handles police records in North Las Vegas?
Police Records Division
This division is responsible for managing and maintaining police records.
A copy of the served warrant will be placed in the inmate’s __________.
Master file
Master files are essential for keeping track of inmates and their legal documents.
When an inmate is released, a copy of the served warrant will be placed in the inmate’s __________.
Property
Inmate property includes personal belongings that are returned upon release.
The LESTs are responsible for clearing __________ warrants from NCJIS at the time of booking.
Municipal Court
LESTs refer to Law Enforcement Support Teams that manage warrant processing.
The Warrant Clerk in the Police Records Division will fax a copy of the warrant to __________.
NLVCCC
NLVCCC stands for North Las Vegas City Correctional Center.
Warrants that have been served are forwarded to the __________ for processing.
Police Records Division
This division ensures proper documentation and processing of served warrants.
Victims wishing to file an identity theft report will be directed to the __________.
Northwest Area Command or the South Area Command
These commands handle community policing and victim reports.
Upon completion of the reporting, the victim will be provided with a __________.
Nevada Identity Theft Passport Kit
This kit helps victims manage the aftermath of identity theft.
The Nevada Identity Theft Passport Kit is provided by the __________.
Nevada Attorney General
The Attorney General’s office oversees legal matters related to identity theft.
The victim will be advised to fill out the __________, which is included in the Nevada Identity Theft Passport Kit.
Application
This application is crucial for the victim’s recovery process.
The victim must set up an appointment at the __________.
Nevada Attorney General’s Office
This is necessary for further assistance regarding identity theft.
The phone number for the Nevada Attorney General’s Office is located on the __________.
Back of the brochure
Brochures provide essential contact information for victims.
For further information, victims may be referred to the website: __________.
www.ag.state.nv.us
This website offers resources and information related to the Attorney General’s office.
When the Nevada Identity Theft Passport Kits need to be replenished, the __________ will be notified.
Police Records Manager
The manager oversees the inventory and supply of necessary materials.
The Police Records Manager will contact the __________ for replacement kits.
Nevada Attorney General
Coordination with the Attorney General is essential for obtaining more kits.
