Order 300's Flashcards
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
In-person warrant requests will only be permitted for:
(1) The Integrity & Special Investigations Unit (ISIU); or
(2) When a sworn member who has received prior approval from a DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR or higher authority.
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
Execution of Search Warrants for Premise(s), Structure(s), and/or Conveyance(s)
The Supervisor in charge shall:
Authorize and coordinate the execution of the warrant and ensure that a Narcotics Information Network Joint Agency System (NINJAS) de-confliction request has been completed and submitted at least _______ prior to the warrant being served.
two hours
AND
Be present throughout the execution of the warrant
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
Execution of Search Warrants for Premise(s), Structure(s), and/or Conveyance(s)
Supervisors shall designate officers to search specific areas. A minimum of ____ officers shall be assigned per room.
two
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
Execution of a Search Warrant in Order to Obtain Biological Samples
The supervisor in charge of the execution of a search warrant which has been issued for the purpose of obtaining a biological sample(s) (e.g., hair, saliva, blood etc.) shall:
Coordinate and be present during the execution of the warrant
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
Inventory of Seized Items
All individually bagged items of evidence shall be secured in a larger bag by the supervisor in charge of the search warrant. The supervisor shall check the inventory for completeness and seal the bag with tape and his initials and ID number. The sergeant shall write “Search Warrant” on the outer bag and provide their immediate contact information.
The bag should only be opened by Property Room personnel only
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
Return of a Search Warrant
In eWarrants, the search warrant and inventory shall be electronically returned within ____ days of service to a judge for the judge’s signature and to convey to the judge the outcome of the search.
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A copy of the return should be left with a person named on the warrant, a person at the premises, or in a conspicuous place at the premises.
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
Warrantless Searches
Examples are: PEACH IT
Protective Sweep
Exigent Circumstances
Arrest
Consent
Hot (fresh) Pursuit
Inventory Search
Terry Stop
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
Warantless Searches
Whenever an item is in a location where it can be observed by a person, without that person doing something illegal in order to observe it, then that object is considered to be in ___
“plain view.”
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
_________ are warranted for three reasons:
(1) Protecting the owner’s property;
(2) Protecting the police against lost or stolen property claims; and
(3) Protecting the police from potential danger.
Inventory searches
Upon the impoundment of a vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft, an inventory search shall be conducted as per Order 335 (Wrecker Regulation) unless evidentiary processing is being conducted.
Order 301 Search and Seizure:
If officers reasonably believe there is evidence of a crime in a residence or other property, and that such evidence would dissipate or be destroyed before a search warrant could be obtained, entry may be made for the purpose of preserving that evidence.E
Evanescent Evidence
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
Officers are required to seek an arrest warrant within ______ after probable cause has been established for the arrest of the suspect.
36 hours
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
If an arrest warrant has been approved by a judge but new information indicates an arrest would no longer be appropriate or valid, the officer shall:
a. Contact the Warrants Unit ([904] 630-2202)and request that the warrant be placed in a “Recall Pending” status;
b. Contact the SAO to have the arrest warrant recalled; and
c. Complete a Supplemental Report
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
Officers are not required to file an affidavit when an arrest only involved:
a. Misdemeanor offenses or municipal ordinance violations;
b. Violations of probation;
c. Charges pursuant to a capias; or
d. Charges pursuant to an arrest warrant obtained by another agency.
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
For a felony arrest that requires a filing affidavit, the arresting officer shall prepare and submit the filing affidavit unless the arrest was:
a. From a Category C case, as defined in Order 210 (Patrol Function), in which case the assigned detective shall file on the arrest;
b. Pursuant to a warrant obtained by a detective, in which case the detective that obtained the warrant shall file on the arrest; or
c. Made by a dual-certified officer (DCO) pursuant to a local arrest warrant, in which case the officer or detective who obtained the arrest warrant shall file on the case.
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
Within _____ of a felony arrest, the member responsible for filing on that arrest shall:
a. Complete a transmittal filing packet containing:
24 hours
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
Requests for leniency or assistance for defendants without the approval of a ________ or higher authority are strictly prohibited
When a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) member believes that leniency for a defendant could be exchanged for information that would lead to the arrest of another suspect on a more substantial charge, the member shall, with the approval of his _______, discuss the circumstances with a
department director or higher authority, who shall determine if the member is permitted to make this request.
department director
chain of command
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
The Civil Process Unit shall not accept a subpoena or notice of deposition if:
(1) The appearance date is less than five (5) days, or seven (7) days if a weekend or holiday is included in that five-day period, from the date of service (this refers to the date the Civil Process Unit receives the subpoena, not the date on which the officer ultimately receives it);
(2) The member is not scheduled to work before the appearance date; or
(3) The subpoena or notice is for someone who is no longer a member of JSO.
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
When a member is served with a subpoena or given a notice of deposition, he is _________, no matter how little time there is between his receipt of the document and the scheduled appearance.
required to appear
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
Supervisors shall ensure the subpoena receipt, if applicable, is kept for _______ from the appearance date listed on the subpoena, after which it may be destroyed.
30 days
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
Upon receipt of a subpoena or notice of deposition, if a member cannot make the required appearance, he shall immediately notify the issuing authority of the reason.
(1) For a Traffic Court subpoena, the member shall contact the Court Liaison Office.
(2) For a Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) License Suspension Hearing subpoena, the member shall notify the local FLHSMV office. If not notified by the conclusion of the hearing, the FLHSMV will immediately overturn the license suspension.
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
The wearing of any JSO uniform, JSO insignia, or weapon while attending a personal court proceeding is ______
strictly prohibited.
Order 302 Filing Cases & Attending Court:
When a member is placed in a standby status for a court appearance, he shall remain in a place that will allow him to appear in court within ______ of being notified.
one hour
Order 303 Emergency Opioid Antagonist Treatment:
__________ is the generic form of Narcan and is issued by JSO
Naloxone
Order 303 Emergency Opioid Antagonist Treatment:
On an _________ the commanding officer shall ensure a full visual inspection of all Naloxone is conducted and documented to verify that expiration dates have not been exceeded.
Missing, damaged, or expired Naloxone kit(s) shall immediately be reported to the JSO
member’s ___________; and
Requests for replacement of the Naloxone shall be made through the applicable unit
commanding officer.
annual basis (within a 12-month timeframe form the documented date)
supervisor
Order 310 Investigations:
The use of investigative task forces shall be approved by:
Chief of Investigations
Order 310 Investigations:
Adults placed in an interview room shall be visually observed every ____ minutes and unattended juveniles placed in an interview room shall be visually observed every ____ minutes. The only exception to this requirement would be if exigent circumstances exist. At no time shall the period between visual observations exceed 30 minutes, and all observations shall be documented on a Form P-0202 (Holding/Interview Room Observation Form).
15 mins for adults
10 mins for Juveniles
Order 310 Investigations:
When a detective transports a detainee from any JSO secured facility, it shall require ______ approval and _______ present
Supervisor approval
two sworn officers
Order 310 Investigations:
To avoid a violation of federal law, once the juvenile is placed in a secure custody status, the secure custody cannot exceed ______ before the juvenile must be delivered to the appropriate juvenile detention facility or released.
six hours
If an interview continues for a period longer than six hours, the juvenile shall be placed in an unlocked interview room and be continuously monitored by a sworn officer or detective to comply with federal non-secure custody status requirements.
Order 310 Investigations:
An administrative review shall be conducted at least once every ______ years by the _________ or his designee of the interview rooms and unit procedures under his command to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
three
Assistant Chief of Property Crimes & Investigative Support
Order 310 Investigations:
The commanding officer or his designee of each unit shall inspect each interview room under his command, at least, _____.
monthly
Order 310 Investigations:
All Investigations personnel shall be sufficiently trained in the use of the audio/video recording system; and
Any deviation from this policy shall be approved by the
Assistant Chief of Major Case, the Assistant Chief of Property Crimes & Investigative Support, or the Assistant Chief of Violence Reduction or higher authority and properly documented in the case file.
Order 311 Photographic Line-Ups and Field Show-Ups:
The showing of a single photograph for identification purposes is prohibited, unless the subject is personally known by the victim or witness and the photograph is shown merely to confirm identity. Prior to showing a single photograph, a
_______ must be notified and approve the use of the single photograph for identification purposes. The ________ approval must be documented in the Incident or Supplemental Report
supervisor
Order 311 Photographic Line-Ups and Field Show-Ups:
When a Functional Equivalent Procedure is used, all photo array procedures will remain the same with the exception of the following:
(a) Prior to presenting the photographs to the victim or witness, the administrator will remove the photographs from the envelope, randomly shuffle them face down and then return them into the envelope face down in front of the witness.
(b) The administrator shall then position himself where he is unable to see the photographs as the witness views them.
Order 311 Photographic Line-Ups and Field Show-Ups:
When creating a photo array, The potential suspect’s photo shall be grouped with ____ other filler photographs.
five
Order 311 Photographic Line-Ups and Field Show-Ups:
A photo array shall be created using one of the following options:
(1) The officer/detective shall use the JSO Photo-Imaging Capture System (JPICS) or Driver License image that most resembles the suspect’s appearance at the time of the crime;
(2) If the use of JPICS is not conducive to developing a photographic line-up, then the officer/detective shall use the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).
(3) The final option is to use FaceLogics. This resource shall only be used for felony offenses when the first two options have failed at producing a photographic lineup. The use of FaceLogics must be approved by a watch commander or unit commanding officer prior to submitting a request.
Order 311 Photographic Line-Ups and Field Show-Ups:
Field show-ups generally should be conducted within _____ of the crime being reported, unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
and shall be conducted with supervisory approval and direction
three hours
Order 311 Photographic Line-Ups and Field Show-Ups:
Preparing for the Show-up
Regardless of whether a positive identification was made by the witness, photographs of the ______ shall be obtained to depict his or her appearance at the time the show-up was conducted.
detained individual
Order 315 CGIC:
CGIC Supervisor should be notified of the following:
When a burglary, attempted burglary, or theft of a firearm occurs to a business with a Federal Firearms License where firearms are sold (i.e., gun dealer, pawn shop, etc.);
2. When a suspect is arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (PFCF) and meets one of the following criteria:
a. The suspect has a prior PFCF conviction;
b. The suspect has two prior felony convictions (drug possession convictions may only be counted as one, regardless of the number of convictions) and the last conviction or release from incarceration is within five years. This makes the subject a Habitual Offender; or
c. The suspect has been convicted of an enumerated violent felony and the conviction or release from incarceration is within five years. This makes the suspect a Habitual Violent Felony Offender.
Order 321 Homicide:
When a death occurs and there is no attending physician, it is a
Medical Examiner’s case.
Order 321 Homicide:
If a physician will sign the death certificate but there is no known next of kin or it is an indigent case, transportation of the remains will be by
the funeral home under contract with
the City of Jacksonville (COJ) Welfare Division
Order 321 Homicide:
When a situation exists in which family members are present and they cannot decide which funeral home to call,
officers shall contact NCIC and request the contract funeral home respond to take possession of the body.
Order 321 Homicide:
When the death is a Medical Examiner’s case, personal property on the body of the deceased will be inventoried by the ________ and in the presence of the investigating officer.
Medical Examiner’s staff at the scene
Order 321 Homicide:
When the death is a non-Medical Examiner’s case, JSO personnel should be involved as little as possible in handling the personal property on the body of the deceased. The officer should not handle the property at all if the death occurs at home with the next of kin present or at a health care facility
If circumstances are such that a family member at the scene cannot take the property, the officer shall turn property over to the funeral home personnel.
Order 321 Homicide:
Generally, on an outdoor crime scene, a minimum ____ inner perimeter is recommended, with an extended outer perimeter established.
100-foot
Order 321 Homicide:
If the offense of kidnapping is committed in conjunction with at least two other reported offenses of the same incident and the victim is still missing at the time of the report, a separate report (with a separate CCR number) shall be written for the kidnapping.
If there are two offenses being reported and one is kidnapping, both offenses may be recorded on the same report.
Order 321 Homicide:
The Missing Person section of the Incident Report or Supplemental Report (for local, previously reported, or located victims) shall be completed for ___ kidnapping cases
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Order 321 Homicide:
A Florida Emergency Child Alert (FEMCA) shall be initiated in all cases involving the suspected abduction of a child. The decision to utilize FEMCA rests with the
Commanding Officer of Homicide Unit or higher authority.
Order 321 Homicide:
Attempted Kidnappings:
(1) If the motivation is unknown and the victim is 17 years of age or younger, a _______ shall be notified;
(2) If the motivation is unknown and the victim is 18 years of age or older, a ______ shall be notified;
(3) If the circumstances indicate the motive was to conduct a robbery, a _____ shall be notified regardless of the age of the victim; or
(4) If the circumstances indicate the motive was potentially sex crimes related, then a ______ shall be notified, regardless of the age of the victim.
(1) Special Assault Unit (SAU) detective
(2) Homicide Unit detective
(3) Robbery Unit detective
(4) SAU detective
If the suspect’s are arrested in the above cases, the appropriate unit should conduct an interview of the suspect.
Order 321 Homicide:
Officers shall notify the _______, regardless of the motivation or age, when the victim is still missing at the time of the report
Homicide Unit
Order 321 Homicide:
Interviews of interference with custody suspects, if needed, shall be conducted by a _____, regardless of the time of day.
Missing Persons Unit detective
Order 322 Missing Persons:
After the immediate search of area, neighborhood canvass, and contact with relatives and friends has been conducted by Patrol personnel, an on-call Missing Persons detective and supervisor shall be notified by the responding patrol supervisor, for any of the criteria below:
a. Children 11 years of age or younger;
b. Any Person reported to be suffering from dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease.
c. Mentally incompetent individuals (to the extent the person is unable to care for themselves and their daily activities are limited and constantly monitored because of their condition); or
d. Elderly persons (60 years of age or older) who are out of character; or medically and/or mentally at risk of death.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Immediately upon patrol personnel identifying and verifying that there is clear evidence of foul play (any aged person),
an on-call Missing Persons detective shall be notified by the
responding patrol supervisor
Order 322 Missing Persons:
A missing adult, pursuant to Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 937.0201, is a person:
a. Who is 18 years of age or older;
b. Whose temporary or permanent residence is in, or believed to be in, this state and last seen in Duval County;
c. Whose location has not been determined; and
d. Who has been reported to a law enforcement agency.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
A missing juvenile is a person who could be one or more of the following criteria:
a. 11 years of age and younger;
b. 12-17 years of age who has never previously been reported missing;
c. Foul play is suspected;
d. A threat of self-harm exists;
e. A clear and present endangerment for the child exists. Examples include, but are not
limited to, being:
(1) Autistic;
(2) Blind;
(3) Confined to a wheelchair;
(4) Deaf; and
(5) Incapable of self-care.
f. The child has disappeared without explanation and there is no reasonable explanation
(i.e., family dispute, ungovernable, etc.) for their disappearance and an immediate
search is warranted.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
A missing/runaway juvenile is a person who:
a. Is 12-17 years of age;
b. Has been previously reported as missing at least one or more times; and
c. Does not fall under the criteria listed above.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Scent Preservation Kit – Individuals for whom the scent preservation kits shall be utilized include missing persons who have:
a. Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia;
b. Autism;
c. A debilitating disease; or
d. Eloped (ran) more than once.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Search procedures are categorized as either an
immediate search, a Missing Endangered Person Search and Rescue (MEPSAR) Phase 1, or a MEPSAR Phase 2 search.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
An immediate search, at a minimum, should be conducted for any missing person under the following criteria:
The missing person is mentally incompetent to include being identified as, or suffering
from:
(1) Dementia;
(2) Alzheimer’s disease;
(3) Autism;
(4) Down Syndrome; and/or
(5) Any disorder or disease relating to the loss of cognitive abilities.
b. The possibility of foul play is suspected regardless of age;
c. The missing person has a serious medical problem/condition; or
d. Any other unusual circumstances exist regardless of age.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Immediate searches should include:
a. The victim’s residence (including beds, closets, garages, attics, outbuildings, etc.);
b. Adjacent residences and/or structures (including those that are not occupied);
c. Interviews with neighbors and friends;
d. Locations of previous recoveries, if a prior history exists;
e. Retention ponds, drainage systems, ditch lines, lakes, or other bodies of water; and
f. Wooded areas, brush, or other overgrown areas.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
When immediate searches are exhausted and a more extensive search is to be conducted for missing persons, officers shall notify a sector sergeant, who shall respond to coordinate the MEPSAR Phase 1 search.
A MEPSAR Phase 1 search, at a minimum, should be conducted in the following
circumstances:
a. A child 11 years of age or younger is being reported as missing;
b. Clear evidence of foul play (any age person);
c. Elderly persons (60 years of age or older) who are out of character; or medically and/or mentally at risk of death;
d. Mentally incompetent (to the extent the person is unable to care for themselves and their daily activities are limited and constantly monitored because of their condition); or
e. Any person reported to be suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The Missing Persons Unit shall assist and give guidance in these types of searches.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
MEPSAR Phase 1 searches should include everything listed within the immediate search
plus:
a. At this time, the Patrol supervisor should confer with the Missing Persons detective to
determine if MEPSAR Phase 1 protocol should be initiated;
b. Request on-duty Patrol resources to include the Missing Persons K-9, Unmanned Aerial
Systems (UAS) Unit, and Aviation Unit to assist in the search;
c. Request Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) station personnel to assist in
the search;
d. Checking area jails (under the victim’s name and John/Jane Doe);
e. Checking area hospitals (under the victim’s name and John/Jane Doe);
f. Checking area mental health facilities (under the victim’s name and John/Jane Doe);
g. Checking area shelters (under the victim’s name and John/Jane Doe);
h. Checking area bus and taxi services;
i. Utilizing location enabled electronic devices (under lawful circumstances);
j. Checking electronic banking information (if available);
k. Begin to use the Missing/Endangered Person Checklist and Incident Command System
(ICS) Structure (Appendix A); and
l. Begin to use the Form P-0836 (Neighborhood Canvass Tracking Sheet).
Order 322 Missing Persons:
If the immediate and MEPSAR Phase 1 searches are not successful, a MEPSAR Phase 2
search can be expected in the following circumstances:
a. A child 11 years of age or younger is being reported as missing;
b. Clear evidence of foul play (any age person);
c. Elderly persons (60 years of age or older) who are out of character; or medically and/or
mentally at risk of death;
d. Mentally incompetent (to the extent the person is unable to care for themselves and
their daily activities are limited and constantly monitored because of their condition; or
e. Any person reported to be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
MEPSAR Phase 2 searches should include everything listed within immediate and MEPSAR Phase 1 searches plus:
a. Coordinate with the Missing Persons Unit supervisor in initiating MEPSAR Phase 2. This phase shall involve the following:
(1) An Emergency Preparedness Unit (EPU) callout. EPU can establish the implementation of National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS;
(2) A JSO Mobile Field Force mobilization; and
(3) A JFRD Urban Search and Rescue callout.
b. Supervisors shall establish the following (See Appendix A):
(1) Incident Commander (IC);
(2) Operations Section Chief;
(3) Search branches for JSO and JFRD;
(4) A Situation Unit including the following:
(a) A scribe who shall document critical information and actions taken by Patrol to locate the missing individual. A dedicated dispatcher can assist with this task;
and
(b) An officer to begin completing the ICS-201 to establish objectives and record what is being searched.
(5) A Resources Unit to begin checking in and logging which JSO and JFRD units on the
scene.
c. Deploying all utilized assets in an organized and methodical approach; and
d. Conducting canvasses
Order 322 Missing Persons:
NCIC shall be contacted within ____ , via the phone, for a BOLO on all missing persons (adult or juvenile).
two hours
Order 322 Missing Persons:
The use of the “Missing Child Alert” program can be activated by the ________. Anytime this system is utilized, the Public Information Officer (PIO) and a
Communications supervisor shall be notified.
Missing Persons supervisor
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Notification of a _____ shall be made when there is clear evidence of foul play or there is a kidnapping incident. Refer to Order 321 (Homicide Unit).
Homicide supervisor
Order 322 Missing Persons:
If a missing person, adult or child, has an active warrant and is avoiding contact with the police, or if a warrant is being sought for a missing person due to criminal activity, a
Missing Person Report should not be completed. In that circumstance, the person is a fugitive from justice.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Any runaway between the ages of 12 and 17 who is reported missing without foul play and has been reported missing previously on at least one occasion, will be investigated as a Category “B” investigation unless exigent circumstances exist. This is applicable to all agencies/jurisdictions that encompass Duval County.
The reporting officer shall refer to the LinX Program and/or other data resources to check for previous reports from other agencies within Duval County and notate findings in the narrative of the report.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
When a Tele-Serv Officer writes a runaway report that Officer shall forward the report to the appropriate zone based on the address used in the report. The designated zone representative, assigned by the zone commander, shall forward the runaway report to an officer for follow-up for the first _____
20 calendar days.
If the runaway is not located within the 20th calendar day, the reporting officer shall submit a Supplemental Report detailing all efforts, suspend the case, and forward the report to the Missing Persons Unit for detective assignment for follow-up investigation and search efforts;
Order 322 Missing Persons:
All adult missing person cases involving an accident, clear evidence of foul play, bona fide endangerment circumstances, or other critical or at-risk circumstances shall be assigned to the Missing Persons Unit as a ______
Category “C” investigation. (Homicide will be notified).
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Placement of local missing children requires the following:
Local missing children found by the police will be returned to their homes or transported to Youth Crisis Center (YCC);
b. Runaways picked up through Project Safe Place will be transported to YCC, if there is no custody order;
For all state foster children/runaway recoveries, where the foster parent or home has refused to regain custody of the child, the officer shall call the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Officers who reasonably believe the runaway will be in danger of abuse if returned home or to a shelter service shall follow the following procedure:
If the child is less than 10 years of age and requires placement Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1700 hours (excluding holidays), contact the Florida Abuse Hotline Information System (1-800-962-2873) and request a Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) counselor respond to the scene of the incident or another specified location. If the child is 10 years of age or older, they shall be transported to YCC;
Order 322 Missing Persons:
All runaways from other jurisdictions shall be taken to the ____.
Arranging for the disposition of other jurisdictions’ runaways under a custody order is the responsibility of ____
YCC
DJJ
Order 322 Missing Persons:
YCC serves juveniles who could be categorized as one or more of the following:
a. Ungovernable;
b. Runaway;
c. Involved in a family dispute and in need of a “cooling off” period;
d. Truant and the juvenile’s school cannot be determined and/or a parent cannot be located; or
e. Lost and missing children as listed in this order. (10 or older go to YCC)
Order 322 Missing Persons:
______ is a program coordinated by the YCC involving a network of locations, designated by the Safe Place logo, where any child can go to seek help for any problem (i.e., runaway, abuse, homeless, etc.).
Project Safe Place
Officers will notify YCC
Order 322 Missing Persons:
The “Home Free” program offers runaways less than 18 years of age free bus passage to their hometown on Greyhound Bus Lines. In order for the child to participate in the program, officers must verify that the child wants to return home and the parents want the child to return. Participation must be initiated and coordinated through YCC
Order 322 Missing Persons:
The Florida Silver Alert Program has been implemented, by the use of dynamic message signs, in the State of Florida to assist law enforcement agencies in the search and recovery efforts in cases of missing persons ______ or older who have a clear indication of irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties (e.g., dementia).
60 years of age
Order 322 Missing Persons:
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will issue Purple Alerts to assist in locating missing adults who suffer from a mental, cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disability, and who do not meet the criteria of a Silver Alert.
Purple Alerts are for adults ___ years or older.
18 years or older
Order 322 Missing Persons:
The Missing Persons supervisor or his designee will activate the Silver Alert or Purple Alert after receiving the approval of the
Commanding Officer of Missing Persons Unit.
The activation process will require local law enforcement to contact the MEPIC at 1-888-356-4774.
MEPIC will confirm the case facts meet the criteria for a Silver Alert or Purple Alert activation.
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Lost Juveniles - If the juvenile is ________ of age, contact the Florida Abuse Hotline Information System (1-800-962-2873) and request a Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) counselor respond to the scene of the incident or another specified location;
less than 10 years of age
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Lost Juveniles - if the juvenile is ______ , transport the juvenile to YCC;
10 years of age or over
Order 322 Missing Persons:
Disoriented adults - if their residence cannot be found or a responsible adult relative cannot be located, and there is no evidence of a medical problem, shall be transported to the nearest _______ under the provisions of the Baker Act. Refer to Order 213 (Mentally Ill and Intoxicated Subjects). If there is evidence of a medical problem, transport the individual to the nearest hospital.
Baker Act receiving facility
Order 323 Robbery:
Callout Procedures
A Robbery detective will be called out on a bona fide robbery 24 hours a day when:
a. A business has been robbed and there is viewable surveillance video available;
b. The robbery is to a financial institution;
c. There is an abduction involved in the robbery, and the victim has been recovered at the time of the report;
d. A suspect is in custody and/or an individual is found in a vehicle taken during a robbery, home invasion, or carjacking; or
e. The victim or witness has been seriously injured (e.g., gunshot, severe stabbing, etc.).
Order 323 Robbery:
Callout Procedures
An on-duty (0800-0000 hours, excluding holidays) Robbery detective will respond to a robbery when:
a. A business has been robbed;
b. The loss is $10,000 or more; or
c. The suspect is known to the victim by name or nickname.
Order 325 Special Assault:
Per F.S.S. 960, Victim’s Rights, adult victims of sexual battery are not required to make a police report to undergo a forensic exam through the SAFE Program. If an officer is made aware of an allegation of sexual battery but the victim does not wish to speak to police, the officer shall
advise the victim of this available medical assistance and provide the Rape Recovery Hotline phone number.
Juvenile victims who wish to undergo a sexual assault examination through the CPT must have an accompanying police report.
Order 325 Special Assault:
For adult victims, if any type of penetration occurred within the preceding ______ hours, the victim can receive a forensic sexual assault examination through the SAFE Program
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The advocacy program and the medical examination are not mutually exclusive; the victim does not have to accept advocacy to get a medical evaluation or vice versa. If the victim agrees to accept either service from the SAFE Program, the officer must call the Rape Recovery Hotline as soon as possible during the investigation.
Order 325 Special Assault:
Officers shall remain with the victim until SAFE staff or a detective (if one is responding) arrives. Response time for an advocate should not exceed
45 minutes.
Order 325 Special Assault:
If an adult victim reports a sex crime from the preceding 120 hours but refuses to be examined, the officer shall complete the carbon copy of Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination) and have the victim read and sign it.
Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination) shall not be utilized when the victim decides not to make a criminal report of a sex crime pursuant to F.S.S. 960.
Order 325 Special Assault:
Sexual assault examination kits for victims who choose not to report their victimization to law enforcement pursuant to F.S.S. 960 shall be retrieved from the SAFE Program office and shall be submitted to the Property & Evidence Facility as NR kits by a member of the SAU.
These kits shall be maintained for two calendar years from the date they are entered into the Property & Evidence Facility.
These kits will not be sent to FDLE unless the victim wants to make report of the incident.
Order 325 Special Assault:
If the victim is under the age of 12, obtain information about the actual offense or criminal concern from an available adult (ensure the chosen adult is not the alleged offender) rather than interviewing the child….
All sex-based offense victim interviews for children under the age of 12 are conducted by the CPT.
Order 325 Special Assault:
For victims who are under the age of 18, officers shall adhere to the following procedures:
a. If the incident occurred more than 72 hours prior, the officer shall take the report following the same protocol as for adults (document on an Incident Report and route to the SAU). If there are observable injuries to non-sensitive (areas other than genitalia and/or female breasts) portions of the victim’s body, a Crime Scene Unit (CSU) detective shall be contacted to photograph the injuries.
b. If the incident occurred within the previous 72 hours or there are extenuating circumstances warranting an immediate medical opinion or examination, then:
(1) If during regular business hours, the reporting officer shall first notify the on-call SAU detective. and Shall determine whether the incident requires immediate SAU attention.
(b) If it does not, the officer shall contact the CPT office and discuss the situation with CPT staff to arrange for a timely medical examination.
(c) The officer shall assist with transport to the CPT office.
(d) If a suspect is in custody, the SAU detective shall conduct an interview with the victim (or arrange for a CPT staff member to conduct an interview) prior to the CPT medical examination taking place.
Order 325 Special Assault:
If the parent or guardian is not available to give the required permission for the medical examination of a juvenile, F.S.S. 39.304 authorizes
a police officer, DCF investigator, or CPT Case Coordinator to authorize and sign for the exam
Order 325 Special Assault:
For calls involving a suspect and victim that are both under the age of 12, designated as child-on-child, these cases are handled by ___ and should be documented in an Information Report
DCF
Order 325 Special Assault:
Initial Investigation of Drug-Facilitated Sex Crimes
If the assault is thought to have occurred within the preceding 12 hours, the officer shall do the following:
a. Notify a supervisor; and
b. Ask the victim to provide a urine sample at that time. If they are willing to do so, the supervisor shall request a CSU detective respond immediately. The supervisor shall advise the PECO of the nature of the call and explain that it is necessary for a CSU detective to respond without unnecessary delay.
Order 325 Special Assault:
For adults, if the sexual assault occurred within the preceding _____ hours, advise the victim not to shower, bathe, or otherwise alter his or her physical appearance, or engage in any activity that may contaminate or destroy valuable evidence. For victims who are under the age of 18, CPT guidelines reduce the time frame to ___ hours.
120 hours
72 hours
Order 325 Special Assault:
Patrol officers shall handle all non-criminal sexting investigations involving minors between the ages of
12-17.
Order 325 Special Assault:
The first sexting offense is classified as non-criminal (civil). Officers shall:
Complete a Form P-0698 (Juvenile Civil Sexting Citation) for each juvenile who transmits or possesses a photograph or video that meets the criteria defined in the sexting statute.
(a) Officers shall explain to the parent or guardian that the juvenile must appear before the Juvenile Court.
(b) In lieu of appearing, the juvenile may complete any of the following:
(i) Eight hours of community service;
(ii) Pay a $60 civil penalty; or
(iii) Participate in a cyber-safety program.
The juvenile receiving the citation and a parent or guardian must report to the Juvenile Department, at the Duval County Courthouse within 10 days to schedule a court date or to receive instructions for completing the alternative penalty or penalties listed above.
Order 325 Special Assault:
A second Sexting offense could be classified as a misdemeanor and shall be followed up by a ______.
Third or subsequent offenses are ____ and must be followed up by the SAU personnel.
A second offense could be classified as a misdemeanor and shall be followed up by a detective in the SAU. Officers shall
felonies
Order 325 Special Assault:
Per F.S.S. 39.205, a person who is required to report known or suspected child abuse, abandonment, neglect, or child sexual abuse and who knowingly and willfully fails to do so, or who knowingly and willfully prevents another person to do so, commits a
felony of the 3rd degree.
Order 325 Special Assault:
The SAU shall take investigative responsibility for all instances of aggravated child abuse;
Patrol shall maintain investigative responsibility for all non-aggravated child abuse incidents.
Because caregivers will often attempt to explain away significant injuries, it is imperative officers contact the SAU when children are discovered with aggravated injuries regardless of whether it is believed to be accidental
Order 325 Special Assault:
If evidence of child abuse is present, the child should be examined by a physician, preferably by the CPT. If the victim will be medically examined by the CPT, the CPT will take evidentiary photographs.
If CPT, however, declines to medically examine the child, a CSU detective shall be requested for photographs;
Order 325 Special Assault:
Officers investigating an actual, potential, or suspected case of child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse, regardless if committed by a caregiver or non-caregiver, shall immediately:
(1) Notify a supervisor;
(2) Review F.S.S. Chapters 39.201 and 827.03 to familiarize themselves with reporting requirements and with the elements of child abuse, child neglect, and aggravated child abuse. Review F.S.S. 827.04(1) which addresses acts by another which contribute to the delinquency of a minor;
(3) Notify the Florida Abuse Hotline regarding incidents of child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse, regardless if committed by a caregiver or non-caregiver as prescribed by F.S.S. 39.201. In lieu of calling the abuse registry, police reports can also be forwarded to DCF by fax or via the internet
(a) Reporting officers shall fully document the call in the narrative of the report; (b) If a DCF protective investigator is the complainant and is present, he/she shall be listed as the complainant on the Incident Report. Officers must still contact the Florida Abuse Hotline System
Order 325 Special Assault:
As defined in F.S.S. 39.01(50), ______ occurs when a child is deprived of or is allowed to be deprived of, necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment or a child is permitted to live in an environment when such deprivation or environment causes the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired or to be in danger of being significantly impaired.
neglect
The foregoing circumstances shall not be considered neglect if caused primarily by financial inability unless actual services for relief have been offered to and rejected by such person. A parent or legal custodian legitimately practicing religious beliefs in accordance with a recognized church or religious organization who thereby does not provide specific medical treatment for a child may not, for that reason alone, be considered a negligent parent or legal custodian.
Order 331 Burglary:
Burglary detectives shall be called out on the following incidents:
- A burglary and another serious crime such as robbery, sex crime, etc. was also part of the crime. In these cases, the detectives from the responding units shall coordinate their efforts in the investigation of the offense;
- Patrol has a suspect in custody being arrested for burglary (non-domestic related);
- Patrol has a suspect in custody being arrested for Dealing in Stolen Property and/or Grand Theft of $10,000 or more;
- Anytime a supervisor believes a detective can significantly help the investigation. Prior to requesting a Burglary detective, the patrol sergeant shall arrive at the scene and assess the situation, or if they are unable to go to the scene, a thorough consultation will be conducted; or
- If a burglary or attempted burglary occurs to a business with a Federal Firearms License where firearms are sold (i.e., gun dealer, pawn shop, etc.) or a suspect is in custody for a burglary, attempted burglary, or theft of firearm(s) from a business with a Federal Firearms License, notifications should be made in accordance with the policies set forth in Order 315 (Crime Gun Intelligence Center).
Order 331 Burglary:
An officer’s initial investigation should include how many neighborhood canvasses, for residential Burglaries?
Four
The Patrol Officer has investigative responsibilities for Residential/Business burglaries for 20 Days (Category B)
Order 332 SCRAP and Property Recovery:
SCRAP Unit detectives may be called out at the discretion of a Supervisor of the Burglary Unit, under the following circumstances:
- An individual is arrested for a series of metal related thefts or enclosed utility trailer thefts (excluding arrest warrants which a Burglary Detective will be called out);
- An Individual is arrested for Grand Theft of metals totaling more that $10,000;
- An Individual is arrested for Grand Theft of an enclosed utility trailer with contents totaling more than $10,000;
- An individual is arrested for burglary involving the theft of metals (to include catalytic converters)
- Anytime a person being arrested claims to have information on multiple metal thefts or enclosed utility trailer thefts and agrees to cooperate with a detective; or
- Anytime a supervisor believes a detective can significantly help with the investigation.
Order 333 Economic Crimes:
A device placed inside a credit card reader at a payment terminal for the purpose of illegally capturing credit/debit card information.
A device placed over a credit card reader at a payment terminal for the purpose of illegally capturing credit/debit card information.
Shimmer Device
Skimmer Device
Order 333 Economic Crimes:
Counterfeit Money Orders
(1) If the money order is from the United States (U.S.) Postal Service, then the report shall be written and routed to the __________ for follow-up with the charge of uttering a forged/counterfeit money order.
(2) If the money order is from any other local store, the same charge will apply. If suspect information is obtained the case will be a ________, with the report being routed to the ECU. The counterfeit money order will be seized as evidence and placed into the Property & Evidence Facility.
U.S. Postal Inspector
Patrol follow-up (Category B)
(3) Applicable charges of F.S.S. 831.28(2)A (counterfeit of a payment instrument) and F.S.S. 831.09 (uttering of a forged instrument [i.e., check, drafts, notes, money orders]) shall apply.
Order 333 Economic Crimes:
To charge a suspect with the crime of forgery, you must have one of the following:
(1) The officer witnessed the suspect sign the name of another person on the document;
(2) Video surveillance captured the suspect signing the name of another person on the document;
(3) There was a witness that observed the suspect sign the name of another person on the document; or
(4) The suspect confessed to signing the name of another person on the document.
Order 333 Economic Crimes:
The victim in all worthless document cases is the person, company, or institution who suffers
the financial loss or would have suffered the loss had the transaction been completed
Order 333 Economic Crimes:
When a suspect has signed a name while using a fraudulent credit card, the suspect will be charged with
forgery per F.S.S. 831.07