Patrol Investigations Flashcards
What are the 3 criminal elements
Identify criminal acts
Identify criminal intent
Establish PC
What are the criminal elements for PC
Identify criminal acts and intent
Concurrence or act set in motion by intent
Circumstances surrounding concurrence and result
What is a consensual contact
Free to leave at anytime
Not allowed to detain
What is a detention
Not free to leave
Based on reasonable suspicion
Can handcuff
What are some reasons for an FI
Obtain info-personal and vehicles
To prevent crime
ID suspicious vehicles in area
When does Miranda apply?
Police custody
Interrogation
True or false
You should monitor suspects prior to jail and while in custody
True
What are the primary goals of a civil dispute
Safeguard persons and property
Prevent criminal activity
Maintain peace
What are the categories of property
Evidence Safekeeping Found/abandoned Damaged property Stolen property Property tied to other crimes
When investigating stolen property what information should you obtain
Full description of item
S/n
Asses value
Enter into NCIC and document
What are the procedures for handling/documenting narcotics
Weigh Test Photograph Package Lab
What are the procedures for investigating firearms
Check s/n through NCIC Ensure weapon is unloaded Package ammo separate Secure by using ties to disable Package as necessary
