Patrol Study Flashcards
Carson Sheriff Station Address
21356 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745
Carson Captain
Damon Jones
Carson Sheriff Station Phone Number
(310) 830-1123
Carroll v. US (1925)
Police officers may/can do a warrant-less search of a vehicle if there is PROBABLE CAUSE to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence.
“Probable Cause” Definition
Definition:
-A reasonable ground for supposing that a charge is well founded.
-Those facts that would cause a reasonable person to believe a criminal act has occurred.
451 P.C.
Crime and Elements
Arson (F):
1) Willfully and maliciously
2) Sets fire to/causes to burn
3) Any structure, forest land, OR property.
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
The United States Supreme Court determined that a statement is involuntary if made during a custodial interrogation w/o giving the “Miranda warnings.”
Custody + Interrogation = Needs Miranda
Terry v. Ohio (1968)
An officer CAN briefly detain a person based upon reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, LONG ENOUGH to dispel the suspicion or to allow it to rise to the level of probable cause for an arrest.
“Reasonable Suspicion” Definition
Refers to a police officer’s REASONABLY JUSTIFIABLE SUSPICION that a person has:
1) Recently committed a crime
2) In the process of committing a crime
3) Or is soon going to commit a crime.
-Allows officers to temporarily detain and do a pat-down search for weapons.
Articuable Facts
- High Crime Area
- Baggy/Heavy clothing on hot day
- Flight (With other articuable fact)
- Time of day/night
- Previous knowledge/encounters
Tennessee v. Garner (1985)
The use of DEADLY FORCE to stop a fleeing felon is not justified UNLESS it is necessary to prevent the escape, AND the officer has PROBABLE CAUSE to believe that the suspect poses a threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.
New York v. Quarles (1984)
Police officers do not need to mirandize a suspect if exigent circumstances arise.
Ex: 245 suspect, “Where is the gun??”
Carson N/S Streets
From West to East
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Carson E/W Streets
From N/S
Alondra Gardena 168th Street Albertoni Victoria St. University Dr. Elsmere Dr. Turmont Deland Torrance Dominguez 213th St. Carson St. 220th St. 223rd 228th Sepulveda Lomita
“Use of Force” Definition
Any physical effort used to control or restrain another, or to overcome the resistance of another.
UoF:
Cooperative
- Verbal
- Non-Verbal
- Professional Presence
- Control, Search, HAndcuffing
Uof:
Resistive
- Hobble
- Defensive Tactics
- Firm Grip
- Control Holds
- O.C. Spray/Chemical Agents
- Intermediate Weapons/Control Techniques
UoF:
Assaultive/High Risk
- Personal Weapons
- K9
- Taser
- Tarp
- Impact Weapons
UoF:
Life Threatening
- Firearms
- Impacting Vital Areas
- Carotid Restraint
Crime Defined
15 P.C.
An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it; which is annexed upon conviction the following punishments:
1) Death
2) Imprisonment
3) Fine
4) Removal from office
5) Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit in this state.
830.1 P.C.
Designation of peace officer, scope of authority.
836 P.C.
Authority to arrest as a peace officer.
837 P.C.
Authority for a citizen’s arrest.
7 C’s
- Command
- Control
- Communicate
- Coordinate
- Contain
- Contingency
- Critique
Fourth Amendment
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
-Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Carson Trauma Hospital
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
(HGH - Harbor General Hospital)
1000 W. Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90502
Deputy Lawrence Lavieri
March 19th, 1983
-Deputy Lavieri and his partner responded to a gas station regarding a suspicious person call. Suspect opened fire and seriously wounded Deputy Lavieri’s partner. Deputy Lavieri chased the suspect into a home and and exchanged gunfire, but was hit in the face. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Deputy Constance Worland
May 2nd, 1981
-Responded to a man with a gun call, and were told suspects were in a different area of the housing complex. While placing the shotgun in the shotgun rack, it accidentally discharged and struck Deputy Worland in the side.
Deputy Walter Hannan
May 3rd, 1978
-Responding to a Deputy needs assistance call, a Chevy Nova pulled in front of his car. He took evasive action to avoid hitting the car, but struck a metal utility pole which killed him instantly and seriously wounded his partner.
Chaplain Bruce Bryan
June 18th, 1994
-On a ride along w/ Deputy Wegner, they gave suspect Pettis a ride home after he was involved in a quarrel at a bar. Suspect Pettis wrestled with Deputy Wegner, took his gun, and shot Chaplain Bryan four times. He also critically wounded Deputy Wegner as he was attempting to flee the scene. Suspect Pettis was arrested in his room at a nearby boarding house.
40 mm
- Minimum: 3 ft. (skip shot) / 5 ft. (direct shot)
- Maximum: 120 ft.
- Extended Range Impact: 33 ft. to 230 ft.
*Aim lower center mass
Bean Bag
Minimum: 30 ft.
Maximum: 75 ft.
Aim low center mass
Pepperball
Range: 3 ft. to 30 ft.
Area Saturation: 100 ft. Max.
Red = O.C. Spray White = Glass Breaking
Taser
Minimum Range: 0 ft.
Maximum Range: 21-25 ft.
Optimal: 7-12 ft.
*Dart spread is 1 ft. for every 7 ft.
Shotgun Spread pattern
1 inch for every 3 ft.
Arrestable Misdemeanors
Not committed in your presence
1) Crimes committed by a juvenile.
2) DUI
3) Carrying a concealable firearm at an airport (ex: LAX)
4) Carrying a loaded firearm on the person or vehicle.
5) Assault/ Battery on school property (during school hours)
6) Assault/battery on on-duty firefighter/EMT/first responder
7) Assault/battery on current/former spouse/cohabitant
8) Assault/battery on person 65+ years that is related to suspect
9) Violation of a protective order (273.6 PC)
10) Warrant
Foot Pursuit Definition
(5. 09/220.50)
- An attempt by a department member to follow or track on foot a fleeing person who is attempting to avoid arrest, detention, or observation.
- “Partner Splitting”- When loss of visual contact, distance, or obstacles separates partners to a degree that they can not immediately assist each other should a confrontation take place.
One Man Foot Pursuit
OBJECTIVE: Apprehend by use of containment.
DO NOT:
- Attempt to close distance and apprehend, maintain visual only.
- Continue to pursue if visual confirmation is compromised.
- Chase into a building.
- Pursue if communication w/ SCC is lost.
DO:
-Terminate pursuit once containment is established.
Vehicle Pursuit Defined
(5-09/210.00)
- An active attempt by the driver of a departmental vehicle to stop a moving vehicle whose driver is attempting to avoid apprehension through evasive driving tactics, or after a reasonably short period of time, fails to stop after red lights and siren have been activated.
- (No more than 3 units, 1 field sergeant)
- Can not exceed 20 mph over posted speed limit.*
CAN PURSUE: Serious Felonies/Confirmed 10-29V/417 suspect displaying firearm in threatening manner/ Reckless DUI
Six Segments for calling a pursuit
1) Unit
2) Location, Direction, Speed
3) Reason
4) Vehicle Description
5) Occupants
6) Traffic Conditions
Who can 10-22 any pursuit??
1) Watch Commander
2) Field Sergeant
3) Yourself
Incidents that MAY REQUIRE a Code 3 response
Six incidents
1) Officer needs assistance
2) TC w/ or unknown if injuries
3) Baby not breathing/person choking
4) Breathing ceased/heart stopped (Cardiac Arrest)
5) Blood runs
6) Felony in progress/JO (Suspect in area)
Keys to the Castle
!) Consent
2) Warrant
3) Hot/fresh pursuit
4) Exigent Circumstances
5) Parole/Probation
6) Protective Sweep
Exigent Circumstances
1) Prevent imminent danger to life
2) Prevent serious property damage
3) Prevent imminent escape
4) Prevent destruction of evidence
To enter/search a vehicle, one MUST have one of the following:
1) Consent
2) Incident to arrest
- Only when it is reasonable to believe that evidence of the crime committed may be found in vehicle)
3) Inventory
4) Source of intoxication
5) Plain view
6) Caretaker function
7) Parole/probation search