Procedure 3 Flashcards
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS:
Assist the ___________ with scene reconstruction, whether or not they are traffic-related.
Homicide Unit
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Sex Crimes Unit investigates all felony sex offenses with victims how old?
14 years of age or older
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Sex Crimes Unit: Investigates all felony sex offenses with victims under age 18 and an adult suspect who is not in a position of _____________________ with the victim (i.e., a stranger).
guardianship or trust associated
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
The Sex Crimes Unit sergeant should be notified at (619) 531-2210 during normal business hours, or via the Watch Commander after hours, of any of the following sex crimes:
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2
3
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1) Complicated sex crime scenes requiring Laboratory or investigative personnel.
2) Exceptionally violent cases where the victim is severely injured.
3) Residential hot prowls involving sexual assaults.
4) Any cases suspected of being part of a series.
5) High profile cases or those that will generate interest by the media (i.e., elderly victims, unusual suspect profiles, or suspects impersonating police officers.)
6) Sexual assault cases with a suspect in custody.
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Child abuse Investigates all child death cases, excluding obvious ________ or ____________ deaths.
homicide
traffic-related
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Narcotics Section
Manages investigative funds, maintaining and retaining all investigative fund master records for how long?
three years
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Does the Domestic Violence unit investigate reports of domestic violence involving juvenile suspects?
NO
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Juvenile Services Teams:
Conducts investigations with a suspect under the age of 18, including ___________ suspects under the age of 18.
domestic violence
3.01 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CENTRALIZED, AREA, AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Child abuse investigates all felony sexual assaults with a victim of what age?
13 or under
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Officers will inform store personnel that, _________ after the arrest, it will be their responsibility to telephone the ____________ to determine the status of the case and whether or not the property may be returned to stock.
ten days
City Attorney’s Office
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
In other than routine shoplifting cases, where the facts are such that the crime may constitute burglary or some other felony, the evidence ____________ impounded in the usual manner.
shall be
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Property Seized from a Pawnbroker or Secondhand Dealer
Can property be for the purpose of returning it to the victim?
N, it shall not be siezed
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Jewelry deemed to be valued at how much must be impounded at the HQ Property Room?
over $1,000
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Pressurized gas bottles __________ be impounded, as transportation and storage of such containers may be dangerous.
should not
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Where are loaded firearms impounded?
The Watch Commanders Office.
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
If gasoline is needed as evidence, only a small sample should be impounded and stored where?
Metro Arson Strike Team
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
True or False
Driver’s licenses, ID cards, wallets, keys, etc., that an officer inadvertently fails to return to a citizen shall be impounded, unless the officer can return the property to the citizen before the end of shift.
True
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
If possession of a particular type of gas is not illegal and the bottle may have evidentiary value, what shoud be done with the bottle?
the bottle should be photographed and left at the scene unless doing so would create a hazardous condition.
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Shoplifting evidence obtained during a routine shoplifting case (i.e., a citizen’s arrest by store personnel) will be maintained at the store where the crime occurred until when?
needed for trial
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Mopeds, pedicabs, motorcycles, motorcycle frames, engines, or any item with a fuel-operated engine are to be held where and not impounded in the Property Room?
in tow yards
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Abandoned vehicle parts ___________ to be impounded with the Property Room.
are not
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
[shoplift] The citizen making the arrest should be instructed to place the date and his/her initials on the evidence for court identification purposes at a later date. He/she should also provide for its secure care until needed for what?
trial
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Cash amounts of how much will be stored separate from other impounded property?
$20.00 and over
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Cash amount of less than $20.00 should be placed where?
in an envelope, but can remain with the other impounded items.
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
The suspect and subject that provided the [DNA] reference sample(s) shall be listed as what when entering these items into the EvidenceOnQ system?
Impounding officers shall write what in the remarks area of the impound screen?
the “Owner”
“Refrigeration required”
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Per 54.0212(b) SDMC, officers shall not remove or impound unidentifiable property found on _________ property that is non-useable, non-saleable or the value of the item is less than _______.
Public
$100.
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
The following impounds must be done only at Headquarters:
All evidence related to ___________ , commercial robberies, ___________, child abuse, domestic violence, gangs, graffiti strike force, and biological evidence(excluding SART kits); any item that has been _____________.
sex crimes
auto theft
saturated in bodily fluids
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Vehicles towed with an evidence hold are entered into FileOnQ for what purpose?
Laboratory tracking
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Money impounds in the amount of how much must be impounded at HQ Property Room?
$500 and over
3.02 IMPOUND, RELEASE, AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY, EVIDENCE, AND ARTICLES MISSING IDENTIFICATION MARKS
When impounding a CD related to a domestic violence incident, the working copy created will be placed where and the original will be deposited where?
in the “Domestic Violence CD’s Only” box
in the Property Room
3.03 IMPOUNDING/RELEASING VEHICLES WITH EVIDENTIARY HOLD
The vehicles impounded with a “Hold” per section 22655.5 must be released within how many days, unless extenuating circumstances exist.
three working days
3.03 IMPOUNDING/RELEASING VEHICLES WITH EVIDENTIARY HOLD
Can vehicles be released directly from the Northwestern Division Garage Facility?
no they will not be
3.03 IMPOUNDING/RELEASING VEHICLES WITH EVIDENTIARY HOLD
A vehicle impounded for hit and run (22655 VC) may be held for how long?
48 hours (weekends and holidays not included), and then must be released upon demand of the owner.
3.03 IMPOUNDING/RELEASING VEHICLES WITH EVIDENTIARY HOLD
If a vehicle is being impounded at a police evidence lot, does the officer conduct an inventory?
No, it is the resposiblity of the investigator.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
What are the legal alternative dispositions for juveniles taken into temporary custody, per Welfare and Institutions Code §626:
- Release the juvenile to a parent, guardian, responsible adult, or on their own recognizance;
- Refer or deliver the juvenile to an agency for shelter, care, counseling, or diversion.
- Complete a Juvenile Contact Report (ARJIS-8) with a statement of the reasons the minor was taken into custody and immediately release the juvenile
- Deliver the juvenile to a probation officer (Juvenile Hall).
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Juveniles under non-secure detention at law enforcement facilities shall have the following amenities available to them:
Provided the opportunity to complete how many telephone calls no later than how long after being taken into custody?
at least two
one hour
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Peace officers have the authority to remove a child from home and transport to Polinsky if the child is in immediate need of ________ or is in immediate danger of __________ abuse.
medical care
physical or sexual
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Officers should take photographs suitable for line-up purposes and a full set of fingerprints from _______ juveniles detained for 602 WIC.
all
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
True or False
Officers must fingerprint juveniles arrested on felony charges.
True
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Juveniles detained at San Diego Police Department facilities ________ be allowed to come into contact or remain in contact with adult arrestees.
shall not
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
UNDOCUMENTED JUVENILES
Welfare and Institutions Code § 300 - Dependent Children Under 13 are trasported where?
Polinsky Children’s Center if a parent or guardian cannot be contacted.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
If the juvenile is not going to be questioned, officers are not to ask ______ of the two questions that would lead to a waiver or invocation of the juvenile’s rights.
either
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Prior to collecting a [DNA] mouth swab, officers will notify whom?
their immediate supervisor or contact the field lieutenant for approval.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
The officer will complete how many fingerprint cards and attach them to what?
three
a copy of the JCR
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
UNDOCUMENTED JUVENILES
Welfare and Institutions Code § 300 - Dependent Children 13 and older are to be trasported where?
1.
2.
If the juvenile’s non-offending parent or guardian can be located, the juvenile will be released to them regardless of the family’s immigration status.
If the juvenile’s parent or guardian cannot be contacted, the juvenile will be released to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. Transportation to a CBP facility is authorized for this purpose.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
UNDOCUMENTED JUVENILES
Welfare and Institutions Code § 601 - Status Offenses (i.e., curfew, truants, and runaways) under 13
parents or guardians are in the United States and can be located, the juvenile will be released to them regardless of the family’s immigration status.
parents reside in a foreign country, the juvenile will be transported to the Polinsky Children’s Center.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
UNDOCUMENTED JUVENILES
Welfare and Institutions Code § 602 - Minor Offenses under 13
If the parent or guardian cannot be contacted, a court order is required before the Polinsky Children’s Center will accept them. In these cases, personnel at the Polinsky Children’s Center will be responsible for obtaining the court order. Officers will stand by until a disposition is reached by Juvenile Hall.
In cases where a court order is not issued, the arresting officer should contact the division’s JST detective (day or night). The JST detective, with the assistance of the Juvenile District Attorney, will coordinate the placement of the juvenile in Juvenile Hall or the Polinsky Children’s Center.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
UNDOCUMENTED JUVENILES
Welfare and Institutions Code § 601 - Status Offenses (i.e., curfew, truants, and runaways) 13 and older
If the parents or guardians are in the United States and can be contacted, the juvenile will be released to them.
If the juvenile’s parent or guardian cannot be contacted, the juvenile will be released to Customs and Border Protection personnel.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
UNDOCUMENTED JUVENILES
Welfare and Institutions Code § 602 - Minor Offenses 13 and older
If a juvenile is arrested and the parents or guardian cannot be contacted, the juvenile will be placed in Juvenile Hall.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
UNDOCUMENTED JUVENILES
Welfare and Institutions Code § 602 - Serious Offenses
Juveniles arrested for serious and/or violent crimes shall be placed in Juvenile Hall.
Officers shall photograph and fingerprint (three print cards are required) the juvenile taken into custody.
All arrests of undocumented juveniles shall be documented on a Juvenile Contact Report (ARJIS-8).
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Officers may “field release” a juvenile arrested for any infraction or misdemeanor if the juvenile can provide satisfactory evidence of personal identification and the juvenile is a resident of where?
San Diego County.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Privacy only applies to phone calls to whom?
an attorney
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
An officer who photographs a juvenile will notify who that photos were obtained?
the parent or guardian
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Officers may not release a juvenile in the field if:
1 through 6
- under 14 years of age;
- is under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
- requires medical attention or is unable to care for his/her own safety;
- The crime involves a great deal of criminal sophistication;
- The immediate release of the juvenile would jeopardize the prosecution of the offense(s);or,
- There is reasonable likelihood that the offense(s) would continue or resume, or the release of the juvenile would imminently endanger the safety of persons or property.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
On weekdays between the hours of 0700 and 1700, when an officer has taken a juvenile into custody and placed him or her in Juvenile Hall, the officer should notify who of the arrest?
the area JST sergeant
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Juvenile Hall cannot accept minors under what age without a judge’s approval?
12 years
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Juvenile Hall will accept 18 year olds, until their 19th birthday, with what?
“No Bail” warrants originating in Juvenile Court.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Is a court order required before conducting interviews of minors at school?
no
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Officers should take juveniles with traffic warrants should be taken where?
directly to the deputies at Traffic Court. during business hours.
3.08 JUVENILE PROCEDURES
Juveniles under non-secure detention at law enforcement facilities shall have the following amenities available to them:
Provided with something to eat if he or she is in custody for how long?
four hours or is otherwise in need of nourishment.
3.09 “AT- RISK” MISSING/RUNAWAY JUVENILES
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has divided missing juveniles, including runaways, into three categories:
Juveniles at-risk;
Juveniles under 16 years of age and not at-risk; and,
Juveniles 16 years of age and older and not at-risk.
3.09 “AT- RISK” MISSING/RUNAWAY JUVENILES
The officer will:
Take the Missing Person Report from whom?
a parent, legal guardian, social worker, or person who has temporary custody of the juvenile;
3.09 “AT- RISK” MISSING/RUNAWAY JUVENILES
Patrol Officer Responsibilities
If the officer is without Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD): what shoudl they doe regarding a case number?
(1) Obtain a case number from Records Division; and,
(2) Immediately fax a copy of the Missing Person Report to Teletype;
(1) Obtain a case number from Records Division; and,
(2) Immediately fax a copy of the Missing Person Report to Teletype;
3.09 “AT- RISK” MISSING/RUNAWAY JUVENILES
Patrol Sergeant Responsibilities
The patrol sergeant/incident commander will ensure that within four hours of the time the reporting party calls Communications:
A case number is assigned;
A recent photograph of the missing juvenile is obtained; and,
The Authorization to Release Dental/X-ray Information form (BCIA-4048) is signed by the parent or legal guardian.