QC Flashcards
- Define concurrent jurisdiction
Both the federal and state government retain all their legislative authority. If there is a potential conflict of jurisdiction, the federal government prevails under the Supremacy Clause listed in Article VI of the United States Constitution. Security Forces should consult their Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) office for additional guidance.
- Whenever you have doubts concerning rights advisement (Miranda Rights/Article 31 Rights), who or what office should you consult?
Contact Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) for further guidance.
- Who will you release military offenders to?
Supervisor, First Sergeant, Commander, or Designated E07 or above.
- What actions are prohibited when operating radios and what regulation prohibits those actions?
Use of profane or obscene language in radio transmissions. Use of false or deceptive signals or communications. Federal Communication Commission prohibits these actions.
- What form will the Desk Sergeant utilize when a bomb threat is called in over a landline?
AF Form 440, Bomb Threat Aid
- What are two types of duress? Give an example.
Active Duress: Duress word passed or failed authentication
Passive Duress: No response via radio
- What is search incident to apprehension? When does it have to be conducted and who is contacted if there are questions prior to conducting the search?
A U.S. legal principle that allows law enforcement to perform a warrantless search of an arrested person. The search includes the immediate area over which the apprehended person had control. The search must be conducted immediately after securing the suspect. If any questions arise, contact Staff Judge Advocate (SJA).
- Define proprietary jurisdiction
The military exercises the rights of a property owner only. The only federal laws that apply are those that do not rely upon federal jurisdiction. Examples: espionage, bank robbery, tax fraud, counterfeiting
- What is Article 92 of the UCMJ?
Failure to Obey an Order or Regulation
- What gives Security Forces the authority to apprehend individuals?
The Manual for Courts Martial (MCM) Rule 302(b)(1) and Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 7(b).
- What is an AFVA 31-231?
Air Force Visual Aid 31-231, used for Rights Advisement, use for verbal advisement.
What is a Spontaneous Utterance?
Occurs when an individual you have made contact with, voluntarily makes an incriminating statement.
- What are the general communications standards when using radios?
Use clear, audible verbiage and pro-words when making radio transmissions. During exercises, begin and end all radio transmissions with “EXERCISE”.
- What is Article 31 of the UCMJ?
Prior to asking questions related to the offense under investigation, advise the suspect of their right against self-incrimination in accordance with the Uniform code of Military Justice, Article 31. For active military personnel.
- What actions need to be taken if during an investigation it is discovered that an incriminating statement was made without proper rights advisement?
A cleansing statement needs to be accomplished.
- What type of legislative jurisdiction apply to military installations and facilities?
Exclusive, Concurrent, Proprietary, and Partial.
- Define exclusive jurisdiction.
The federal governments sole authority to legislative jurisdiction for offenses occurring on federal lands.
- Define partial jurisdiction.
Both the federal and state governments have some authority, but neither has exclusive power.
- How will you instruct Security Forces personnel to evacuate personnel from the effected cordon perimeter of a Major Accident/Incident?
Evacuate personnel upwind or crosswind of the affected area/facility and perimeter.
- Who is initially dispatched to a suspicious package incident and what are they determining?
A senior patrolman (other than MWD handlers) or the Flight Chief/Sergeant to visually inspect the object. The person dispatched will determine if the package is suspicious or non-suspicious.
- During a Major Incident, how is the location of the initial ECP determined?
Initially located upwind or crosswind. If upwind is not available, on the perimeter of the cordon, within a 90 degree arc on either side of the current surface wind.
- When a package is determined/confirmed to be suspicious what Quick Reaction Checklist (QRC) will be initiated?
Bomb Threat Procedure QRC
- What is the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) information considered and who are the only people provided information?
- What information does the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) provide to the Desk Sergeant and Security Forces members?
California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) provides up-to-date information on officer safety alerts, wants and warrants, restraining orders, weapon and vehicle registration information as well as missing person reports.