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Pursuant to ARS, what are the predicate offenses that are eligible for someone to be charged with first degree murder(felony murder rule) when a person or a group of people participate in this type of crime and during which this conduct causes the death of that person ?

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BUSTEDD RAK MISC MDN

  1. Burglary
  2. Unlawful flight from PD vehicle
  3. Sexual assault
  4. Terrorism
  5. Escape
  6. Drive by shooting
  7. Robbery
  8. Arson
  9. Kidnapping
  10. Molestation of a child
  11. Involving or using a minor in a drug offense
  12. Sexual conduct with a minor
  13. Child abuse
  14. Marijuana offenses per T/S 13-3405.A.4
  15. Dangerous drug offenses T/S & manufacture per 13-3407.A.4 or .7
  16. Narcotic offenses per T/S 13-3408.A.7

A. Homicide, as prescribed in subsection A.2, requires no specific mental state other than what is required for the commission of any enumerated felonies

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Who are you and what have you done to prepare ?

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Associates degree Applied Police Science Rio Salado Comm College
2. BS Admin of Justice Studies ASU

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Detective/Investigator Certification
• Introduction to Homicide Investigator class
• Basic Criminal and New Detective seminar
• Advanced Homicide Investigator class
• Reid Interview and Interrogation training
• Al Joseph’s Method of Interview and Interrogation class
• Surface Skeleton and Buried Bodies Recovery class
• Bloodstain pattern/spatter analysis training
. Homicidal drowning investigations
* cell phone/social media technology
* 998 seminars
* confrontation phone call training
* IRTB
* celebrate certification

QUALIFICATIONS
Night detective for 3 years
Case carrying detective in child crimes
Case carrying detective in property crimes
30 temp to 451
1 week temp to assaults
1 week temp to robbery
Case agent in custody 451...15.5yrs
Out on several 998, interviews, bullet counts
Autopsies 
Lab evaluations
Grand jury, court on 451, 988, 245, 491...
Wrote/served/returned over 50 warrants
Wrote/served/returned numerous ping/trap and trace phone orders
Numerous next of kin notifications 
Strong RMS, PACE, CLIPS, case mgmt
AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS
2014 medal of merit
2006 police chief units award
AHIA
ANOA
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Give a basic definition which describes the difference between nuclear DNA, mitochondrial DNA and Y-STR DNA.

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Nuclear DNA

  1. Nuclear DNA inherits the DNA from both mother and father.
  2. Nuclear DNA is contained within the nucleus of the cell and has 2 copies per cell.
  3. Nuclear DNA is located in the cell’s nucleus.
  4. Nuclear DNA has a less that .3% mutation rate
  5. Typically analyzed in evidence containing blood, semen, saliva, body tissue and hair root.

Mitochondrial DNA

  1. Mitochondrial DNA comes only from the mother.
  2. Mitochondrial DNA is located in the mitochondria and contains 100-1,000 copies per cell.
  3. Mitochondrial DNA is located in the cells mitochondria.
  4. Typically analyzed in evidence containing naturally shed hairs, hair fragments, bones and teeth.
  5. Used on probative samples if they are deemed unsuitable for Nuclear DNA analysis.
  6. Used in cold cases, mass disaster samples and evidence containing little biological material.
  7. DPS in the only lab in AZ that processes mitochondrial DNA.

Y-STR DNA

  1. Y-STR DNA comes only from the father.
  2. Y-STR is a short tandem repeat (STR) on the male specific Y-chromosome.
  3. Y-STRs have been used by forensic laboratories to examine sexual assault evidence.
  4. Y-STR testing can help to identify all males who have contributed to the evidence.
  5. Criminal paternity analysis.
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Pursuant to ARS 13-1103.A.3, a person commits negligent homicide by intentionally aiding another to commit suicide. Is this true or false ?

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A: False
A: Manslaughter

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What type of evidence can you possibly find from reference cell phone/smart phones ?

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  1. Call logs
  2. GPS
  3. Dialed and received call dates and times
  4. Email, texts, MMS, SMS
  5. Social media, ie: Facebook, Twitter, My Space…etc
  6. Contacts
  7. Photos and videos
  8. ESN an MEID
  9. Browsing information
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Pursuant to 13-1209, which is the drive by shooting statute, it states “a person commits drive by shooting by intentionally discharging a weapon from a motor vehicle at what ?

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  1. Person
  2. Another occupied motor vehicle
  3. Occupied structure
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Based on Rule 15 disclosure standards and how our department applies them to policy, what is the time frame detectives would have to incorporate information into their reports before they would have to impound their notes as evidence ?

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20 day

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Explain some of the basic steps you would take if you were assigned as the case agent for the following investigation. You are assigned to a death investigation at 3500 West ISR, which was a structure fire. Fire personnel discovered two deceased persons in the structure and Arson Investigators are saying the fire appeared to be accidental.

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  1. Briefing by patrol Sergeant, date, time and call logs
  2. Interview 1st responders both police and fire
  3. Interview any witnesses
  4. Calls for service from this address
  5. Talk to any neighboring businesses or homes, squatters?
  6. Determine who owns the structure and make contact if possible
  7. Learn from Arson where point of origin and why considered accidental
  8. Coordinate with OME and attend autopsy
  9. Determine identity of victims
  10. Notify next of kins
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Pursuant to ARS 13-1103B, 13-1104B and 13-1105C, what if any is the required stage of development needed to satisfy criminal charges in the death of an unborn child in the mother’s womb under negligent, reckless and or intentional circumstances ?

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Any stage of development

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Pursuant to ARS 13-3918, upon the expiration of the five day period on a search warrant, is the warrant irreparably voided ?

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Upon expiration of the five day period, the warrant is void unless the time is extended by a magistrate for good cause. The time for execution of the warrant may be extended for no longer than five calendar days.

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Pursuant to ARS 13-3918, how many days can elapse before a search warrant must be returned to a magistrate after the execution of the warrant ?

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  1. 5 calendar days from its issuance to SERVE.
    5-Serve
  2. 3 court business days after the warrant is executed to RETURN.
    3-Return
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Per ARS 13-2926, abandonment or concealment of a dead body, is it unlawful for a person to knowingly move a dead body or parts of a human body with the intent to abandon or conceal the dead human body parts ?

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It is unlawful. Class 5 felony

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Can a detective request a court order for obtaining evidence of identifying physical characteristics for a felony investigation ?

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Felony – Yes
Misdemeanor - No

  1. Reasonable cause for belief that a felony has been committed.
  2. Procurement of evidence of identifying physical characteristics from an identified or particularly described individual may contribute to the identification of the individual who committed such offense.
  3. The period of time, not exceeding 15 days, during which the order shall continue in force and effect unless extended for an additional 15 days.
  4. The order issued pursuant to this section shall be returned to the court not later than 30 days to return the court the order after its date of issuance and shall be accompanied by a sworn statement indicating the type of evidence taken.
  5. “identifying physical characteristics” includes, but is not limited to, the fingerprints, DNA, palm prints, footprints, measurements, handwriting, hand printing, sound of voice, blood samples, urine samples, saliva samples, hair samples, comparative personal appearance or photographs of an individual.
  6. Can only detain for 3 hours.
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What does the acronym CODIS stand for and what is CODIS ?

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Combined DNA Index System(CODIS), responsible for developing, providing, and supporting the CODIS Program to foster the exchange and comparison of forensic DNA evidence from violent crime investigations. Launched in 1998. Linked to all 50 states, Federal labs, Armed Forced LAB and Puerto Rico. Requires 10 core STR markers(NDIS) and 6 core STR markers(SDIS).

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What is a free talk ?

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MCAO gives the suspect immunity from just that conversation; it is usually to provide information on a crime/s.

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How is wet clothing with an accelerant on it impounded ?

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Flammable samples, such as gasoline soaked wood or carpet will be sealed in glass containers with metal lids or unlined metal paint cans with evidence labels covering the openings.

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How long can clothing be kept in the drying room ?

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  1. VCB manual – 7 days
  2. OPS orders – 5 days
  3. Desk Sgt. – 3 days, but an email or phone call is required after 2 days.
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What are the times for a day time and night time search warrant ?

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  1. Day time: 0631-2159

2. Night time: 2200-0630

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Per ops orders 4.45.7, what are the criteria to exceptionally clear an investigation ?

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An offense ix X-cleared when the four questions can be answered yes
1. Has the investigation definitely established the identity of the defender?
2. Is there enough information to support an arrest, charge and turn over to the court for prosecution?
3. Is there some reason outside of police control that stops you from arresting, charging and prosecuting the offender?
4. Is the exact location of the offender known so the subject can be taken into custody?
A. Turndowns from the appropriate MCAO may justify X-cleared.
B. Supervisors’ approval is necessary to X-clear a turndown.

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In 2004, AZ became a “partial arrestee” state in which qualifying offenses could be placed into CODIS. What are the qualifying offenses ?

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M I S S I P P B C B H

  1. Molestation of a child
  2. Indecent exposure
  3. Sexual abuse
  4. Sexual conduct with a minor
  5. Incest
  6. Prostitution
  7. Portraying adult as a minor
  8. Bestiality
  9. Continuous sexual abuse of a minor
  10. Burglary, 1st/2nd degree
  11. Homicide
  12. Any serious offense pursuant to 13-604…Dangerous and repetitive offenders
  13. All samples go to the AZ DPS crime lab pursuant to the statute.
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What are the justifications for a night time warrant ?

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  1. Prevent degradation of BIOLOGICAL evidence
  2. Prevent destruction of ELECTRONIC evidence
  3. Ability to determine approximate T.O.D.
  4. To ID SUSPECT who is a threat to the community
  5. To ID EVIDENCE that was taken, so it can be recovered
  6. To prevent destruction, alterations or disposal of evidence
  7. PREVENT DELAY of ongoing homicide investigation
  8. PATROL OFFICERS are securing the scene
  9. Witnesses and other subjects have been DISPLACED
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What does ICAT stand for and what do they do ?

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International Criminal Apprehension Team

1. Locate and arrest wanted fugitives and prepare article 4 cases.

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What does the presence of petechiae indicate ?

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A lack of oxygen to the brain

  1. Strangulation
  2. Suffocation
  3. Head trauma
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What are the case management statuses ?

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  1. Open-active investigation
  2. Closed-case concluded
  3. Pended-investigative efforts exhausted, inactive until further info is obtained
  4. No contact-reviewed for solvability, with no investigation conducted
  5. Cancelled-DR# created in error
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What are some of the available resources from the lab ?

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  1. GSR
  2. NIBIN
  3. DNA-CODIS
  4. AFIS
  5. EDPL
  6. Fingerprinting
  7. Kastle-Myer
  8. Bullet swipe it
  9. Trace evidence collection
  10. Diagramming
  11. Trajectory
  12. Luminol
  13. Photography
  14. Tool mark comparison
  15. Bite mark comparison
  16. Handwritign analysis
  17. Drug Analysis
  18. Blood/urine toxicology
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What is the definition of cold case ?

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A homicide that remains unsolved for one year or more after being reported AND that has no viable and unexplored investigatory leads.

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What is EDPL and what information can it provide ?

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Electrostatic Dust Print Lift. A static charge acts as a magnet for dust particles to collect a life-sized image or impression of a foot/shoe print.

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What chemical process can be used to enhance or analyze blood stains ?

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  1. Amino black
  2. Luminal
  3. Blue star
  4. LCV-Lueco Crystal Violet
  5. Hematrace
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What is NIBIN ?

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National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, used to compare casings, projectiles and other gun related crime evidence with other states/countries.

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What are the 4 classification of homicides, the related felony charges and examples of each ?

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  1. 13-1102 - Negligent homicide ——-Baby in a bath tub—-C4F
  2. 13-1103 - Manslaughter—Aiding suicide, drunk driver, heat of passion—C2F
  3. 13-1104 - 2nd degree murder—Shooting into a crowd, without premeditation—C1F
  4. 13-1105 – 1st degree murder—premeditation, husband plans to kill wife—C1F
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What is the most common legal recourse of action available to officers conducting a reasonable search and seizure are:

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V I P A C E
3 3 2 2 2 1

  1. Valid search warrant
  2. Valid arrest warrant
  3. Vehicle exemption
  4. Incident to lawful arrest
  5. Inventory
  6. Investigative detention/stop and frisk
  7. Protective sweep
  8. Plain view
  9. Arrest based on PC
  10. Abandoned property
  11. Consent
  12. Curtilage/open field
  13. Exigent circumstances
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Name 10 items the lab can obtain DNA from ?

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B U S S S S S(5) H F V

  1. Blood
  2. Urine
  3. Saliva
  4. Sweat
  5. Snot
  6. Semen
  7. Skin cells
  8. Hair
  9. Feces
  10. Vaginal fluid
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A search warrant may be issued for what 6 purposes ?

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  1. When the property to be seized was STOLEN OR EMBEZZLED
  2. When the property or things to be seized were used as a means of COMMITTING A PUBLIC OFFENSE
  3. When the property or things to be seized are in the possession of a person having the intent to use them as a means of COMMITTING A PUBLIC OFFENSE or in possession of another to whom he may have delivered it for the purpose of CONCEALING it or PREVENTING IT FROM BEING DISCOVERED.
  4. When property or things to be seized consist of any item or constitute any evidence which tends to show that a PARTICULAR PUBLIC OFFENSE has been committed, or tends to show that a PARTICULAR PERSON has committed the public offense.
  5. When the property is to be searched and inspected by an appropriate official in the interest of the PUBLIC HEALTH, safety or welfare as part of an INSPECTION program authorized by law.
  6. When the person sought is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant. ABSENT CONSENT OR EXIGENCY
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Describe things that can be determined by analyzing blood stains/spatter ?

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  1. If stain/spatter is in fact blood
  2. Identify or eliminate donor
  3. Distance of victim to suspect
  4. Protein and enzyme typing
  5. Source of blood
  6. Location of events
  7. If blood is human or animal
  8. Direction of blood travel
  9. Basic APO typing
  10. DNA analysis
  11. Number of blows or strikes
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What steps would you take to manage the heavy and complex caseload that you would acquire as a homicide detective ?

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  1. Inform supervisor of case status
  2. Implement time management skills
  3. Make “to do” lists
  4. Go off “stand by” rotation if needed
  5. Work overtime if needed
  6. Stay organized
  7. Prioritize work
  8. Keep track of case status
  9. Request assistance from peers
  10. Consult with senior peers for ideas
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Name the 4 CODIS indexes

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  1. MISSING PERSON index
  2. ARRESTEE index
  3. DECEASED individual index (only Phoenix LDIS)
  4. FORENSIC UNKNOWN index
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How many days after an officer involved shooting is a required debriefing…And who should be at the briefing ?

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5-7 working days after the shooting

  1. Criminal investigators
  2. PSB
  3. Command representative of the involved officer
  4. Training bureau, TTD
  5. PIO
  6. Complete a list of work to be done
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What follow up information could be conducted following a 451/998 ?

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  1. Aerial photos
  2. Maps
  3. Obtain 911 tapes
  4. Canvas
  5. Return search warrants
  6. Attend autopsy
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Following a 998, who will conduct a walk-through with the shooter/s ?

Following a 998, who will conduct a walk-through with the witness officer/s ?

Following a 998, what are the union reps allowed to participate in ?

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  1. VCB case agent
  2. VCB scene detective
  3. County Attorney
  4. PSB and command staff will be briefed at the end of the walk-through

VCB AND PSB

PSB interviews only

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Following the walk-through of a 998, who conducts the weapon inspection and what steps are completed ?

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VCB personnel

  1. Inspection and accounting of all rounds in the weapon
  2. Inspection and accounting of all rounds in the magazines
  3. Inspection and accounting of any second weapons
  4. All rounds will be removed from the weapon, magazines, counted and photographed
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Upon concluding the 998 investigation and at their request, what information will be forwarded to PSB ?

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  1. One set of crime scene photographs
  2. Copies of all recorded interviews
  3. Crime scene diagrams
  4. Copy of all reports
  5. Copies of supplements and attachments
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All priority 1 and 2 reports will have follow up initiated within how many days(1) and documented in a supplement within how many days(2). Priority 3-5 reports will have follow initiated within how many days(3) and documented in a supplement within how many days(4)

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  1. 5 days
  2. 20 days
  3. 10 days
  4. 30 days
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With whose approval may a report be submitted for review without indexing the suspect ?

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Lieutenant

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How many days do you have to respond (supplement) to a further before the investigator is required to notify a supervisor with an explanation ?

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30 days

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How long after a case has been assigned a final disposition will the investigator authorize the release of property and evidence if it serves no legal/department purpose ?

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30 days

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The homicide unit utilizes a 4 step review process. What is the purpose of the review process and what are the 4 reviews and who is at each review level ?

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To ensure the CASE is sufficiently worked, all INVESTIGATIVE STEPS are completed and all PAPERWORK in completed in a timely manner.

  1. 72 hours – Sgt, case agent and other investigators on how to move the case forward.
  2. 90 days – Sgt. and case agent on how to move the case forward.
  3. 1 year – Sgt. From a different squad to check for completeness and make recommendations for additional investigative tasks.​
  4. 5 year – Cold case Det’s to to check for completeness and make recommendations for additional investigative tasks.
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How long can an in custody prisoner be removed from custody until he has to be returned ?

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3 hours

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How many days before your original report needs to be entered. How many days for a supplement

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  1. 15 days - Ops
  2. 30 days - Ops
  3. 14 days - Homicide Unit
  4. 90 days – Homicide Unit
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What is the procedure for requesting a polygraph examination ?

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Form 80-30ID will be completed in duplicate, approved by a Lieutenant, and taken to the Employment Services Bureau (Polygrapher) along with a copy of all pertinent reports. The duplicate copy, listing the examination date and time, will be returned to the Detective, who will then notify the person to be polygraphed.

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In order to get an admission into evidence, pursuant to Juvenile Rule Number 18 (Miranda Warnings), the juvenile’s voluntary admission must be preceded by a knowing and intelligent waiver. What words must the juvenile clearly understand ?

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  1. W aiver
  2. A ttorney
  3. P resence
  4. P rior
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If the owner of a firearm is a prohibited possessor, how should that weapon he may have an interest in, be released ?

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The owner can transfer ownership by a notarized letter to another person and the weapon may be released to that person.

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Weapons may be released in misdemeanor cases after a how many day grace period has lapsed? How long for felonies ?

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  1. Misdemeanor – 10 days and there was no appeal or a refile of the case by the County Attorney’s Office
  2. Felonies - Will only be released when a property release has been received from the County Attorney’s Office.
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Once a Violent Crimes Bureau Detective feels the issuance of a UFAP (Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution) warrant is necessary, the following steps shall be taken:

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  1. Check that subject is not currently in custody.
  2. Verify a valid felony warrant in NCIC on file with MCSO, and extradition is approved by the MCAO. Obtain evidence suspect has left Arizona (i.e credit information, change of address per the Post Office).
  3. The MCSO Warrant/Fugitive Unit will process the request and furnish the County Attorney with certified copies of the local complaint and warrant. MCAO will prepare and forward a letter to the U.S. Attorney requesting the UFAP warrant. To expedite this process, a UFAP can be obtained by a case Detective obtaining current copies of the complaint, warrant, and good photos of the wanted subject, and furnish this to the Deputy County Attorney at 301 West Jefferson for issuance of a letter request to the U.S. Attorney for issuance of a UFAP.
  4. From VCB supply, complete Section “A” of the UFAP Request Form, with sufficient information to support the warrant’s issuance.
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The Homicide Unit is responsible for investigating what types of incidents ?

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  1. Original investigations of homicides.
  2. Original investigations of suicides.
  3. Original investigations of deaths classified as Medical Examiner’s cases.
  4. Police Officer involved shootings
  5. City prisoner is seriously injured and/or dies while in custody.
  6. Aggravated assaults when the victim/s condition is so serious that death appears imminent or likely.
  7. Industrial accidents resulting in death.
  8. Major disasters involving numerous deaths, to include aircraft accidents.
  9. Criminal investigations involving Police employees resulting in serious injury/death to the Officer.
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What items of evidence, which have accompanied the body to the Medical Examiner’s Office, will be processed and impounded immediately following the autopsy ?

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  1. Projectiles
  2. Blood and blood blots
  3. Hair
  4. Fiber
  5. Clothing
  6. Victims personal effects
  7. Sexual assault kit
  8. Fingernail scraping and clippings
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What is the Lab’s process for high priority, high profile homicide cases ?

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SRT or Scientific Response Team

  1. Started with the Sean Drenth investigation.
  2. Certain key persons within the lab are called in and given evidence ASAP to be processed.
    a. Fingerprint identification within 24 hours.
    b. DNA processing/results within 72 hours.
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When the Phoenix Crime Lab receives a DNA request, which index system/s is the DNA ran through.

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  1. LDIS – Local DNA Index System(crimes scene samples)
    a. Phoenix PD, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tucson, DPS(Tucson, Flagstaff, Phoenix)
    i. Forensic casework
  2. SDIS – State DNA Index System
    a. Convicted offender and arrestee
    i. Managed by AZDPS
  3. NDIS – National DNA Index System
    a. Managed by the FBI
    i. Profiles uploaded by participating states
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In 1981, Arizona criminal case Mincey vs. Arizona significantly impacted the requirements for conducting what?

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Mincey vs. Arizona made it necessary to draw a search warrant for a homicide where the suspect might have legal standing.

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Upon notification of an AFIS or CODIS hit via email, the case agent will treat the case a priority what ?

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Priority 3 – suspect is known but requires more work.

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Under OPS Orders 4.45.5.D, name the general processing guidelines as it relates to case priority

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  1. Priority 1 – Suspect in JAIL
  2. Priority 2 – MISSING PERSON(involuntary or endangered) or known violent suspect/s
  3. Priority 3 – Suspect KNOWN
  4. Priority 4 – County Attorney or other agency FURTHER
  5. Priority 5 – NO SUSPECT however WORKABLE leads
  6. Priority 6 – NON CRIME reports
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Name the 4 DNA report results the lab will send to the requesting detective.

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  1. The DNA profile from item #… MATCHES the DNA profile from listed subject ( % ).
  2. The DNA profile from item #…NO MATCH to the profile from listed subject.
  3. Due to the limited genetic information, the partial results were INCONCLUSIVE.
  4. Due to the limited genetic information, NO CONCLUSIONS were drawn.
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Q: Name the 3 types of hits you could receive from a DNA request.

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  1. Case to case (local, state and national)
    a. Unsolved to unsolved​
    b. Solved to unsolved
    c. Solved to solved
  2. Case to offender (state or national)
    a. Unsolved to offender
  3. Case to known PPD suspect/deceased
    a. Unsolved to known standard
62
Q

What samples are not entered into CODIS ?

A
  1. Victim profile/s
  2. Profiles developed from evidence which match the victim, witness, etc.
  3. Non-probative profiles
  4. Officer’s or staff profiles
63
Q

What is RISS, RISSafe and RISS intel ?

A

The Regional Information Sharing (RISSafe) is intended to improve communication between various law enforcement agencies when conducting investigations, surveillance, and search warrants in an attempt to prevent incidents of mistaken identity, doubt of credibility, or other situations of misunderstanding.

  1. Regional Information Sharing System
    a. Divides the 50 states into 6 RISS projects, RMIN being one of them.
  2. Regional Information Sharing System Safe
    a. New DECONFLICTION DATABASE
  3. Regional Information Sharing System Intel​
    a. Intelligence databases and used in conjunction with:
    i. Undercover officers and confidential informants
    ii. Service of a search warrant and knock and talks
    iii. Surveillance and fugitive apprehension
    iiii. Seizure of large amounts of illegal drugs, precursor chemicals, and/or clandestine labs
  4. Should contact RISSafe 4 hours prior to an operation
64
Q

A search warrant may be obtained from which AZ courts ?

A
  1. Supreme Court
  2. Court of Appeals
  3. Superior Court judges
  4. Justices of the peace
  5. City and town magistrates
65
Q

During the execution of the warrant, officers may seize the following items even though such property is not named on the warrant:

A
  1. Contraband
  2. Items of property the officer has probable cause to believe are stolen
  3. Instrumentalities of a crime
  4. Items of evidentiary value
66
Q

Describe the duties of a case agent in a homicide case

A
  1. Put together a case file book
  2. Responsible for the overall quality of the investigation
  3. Meet with prosecutors as necessary
  4. Prepare case for trial
  5. Attend court daily to assist the county attorney
  6. Insure bulletins and broadcasts are made/cancelled as needed
  7. Keep case Sergeant updated on the case
  8. Ensured all evidence is processed as necessary
  9. Complete all necessary follow-up
  10. Coordinate with other details and agencies if necessary
  11. Keep family informed of case status
67
Q

Describe the duties of a scene agent in a homicide case

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A
  1. Search warrant
  2. Oversee Crime Scene Specialists personnel
  3. Identification of scene evidence
  4. Coordinating the processing of the scene (photos, prints, swabs, EDPL, etc)
  5. Contact with medical examiner personnel
  6. Attend autopsy
  7. Communication with the case agent and other personnel during the initial phase of the investigation to relay findings
  8. Crime scene security
  9. Case evaluation meeting with lab personnel
68
Q

Describe how to identify a deceased victim who has no ID and is unrecognizable

A 
Fingerprints 
DNA
Tattoos and crime capture
Scars or marks
Dental
Canvass neighborhood 
Check vehicles in the area
Fliers to media other jurisdictions
Missing persons reports
69
Q

You are called to a homicide where the wife killed her husband claiming self defense. According to wife, the husband attempted to strangle her which forced her to shoot her husband. You are the scene agent and directed to process the listed 5 times. Explain how you would process the items and in what order.

  1. Semi-auto Glock .40
  2. Blood stains
  3. Samples of food from kitchen
  4. Computer from work
  5. Cell phone
A
  • Glock-Latent/DNA both ends, test fire for functionality(enter projectile/casing into NIBIN) Latent/DNA mag and ammo. Trajectory measurements, serial # restoration.
    Muzzle to target distance(stippling patterns).

Blood stains- process for DNA(APO, # of blows/strikes…etc), photographs in case blood spatter need to be analyzed.

Samples of food from kitchen- toxicology, need actual substance, indication of what you are looking

Computer- ACTIC, forensic computer analysis

Cell phone- cellbrite, latent prints, DNA. Call logs, texts, gps, social media…etc. wrap in foil.

70
Q

What identifying characteristic can be obtained using a court order for obtaining evidence of identifying characteristics ?

A
  1. Blood sample
  2. Urine sample
  3. Saliva sample
  4. Hair sample
  5. Hand Printing
  6. Handwriting
  7. Fingerprints
  8. Footprints
  9. Photographs
  10. Palm prints
  11. Measurements
  12. Sound of voice
71
Q

What resources would you use to locate a next of kin

A 
Pace
Accurint
Friends and relatives 
Leasing agreement 
Water billing
Canvass the area where found
Personal paperwork
Cell phone
Veteran affairs
DOC
Internet searches
72
Q

What resources would you provide to a next of kin ?

A 
Homicide/death pamphlets
MCAO Victim services 
FAC victim services 
AR van
Chaplain 
Parents of murdered children
Survivors of suicide
American SIDS Group
73
Q

What are the 5 recommended procedures for documenting and evaluating a death scene

A 
Photograph the scene
Document the scene
Establish location of injury or illness
Collect, inventory and safeguard property and evidence.
Interview witnesses
74
Q

A person is justified in using deadly force to prevent a person from committing what crimes

A 
SS-MM-AAA-K
1st/2nd degree burglary
1st/2nd degree murder
Sexual conduct with a minor 
Sexual assault
Manslaughter
Molestation of a child
Arson or an occupied structure 
Armed robbery 
Aggravated assault
Kidnapping
75
Q

What are the justifications for the use of deadly force by a peace officer

A
  1. To defend self or a 3rd party from use or imminent use of deadly force.
  2. To effect the arrest or prevent the escape of a person who has:
    A. Committed a felony involving the use or threatened use of deadly force
    B. Attempted escape using a deadly weapon
    C. Through past or present conduct known to an officer that person will endanger human life if not apprehended.
    D. To suppress a riot when a person participating in that riot is armed with a deadly weapon.
76
Q

What conditions must exist before a search warrant is issued ?

A

Probable cause supported by an affidavit naming and or describing the person and more particularly the property to be seized and location to be searched.

77
Q

What are the 4 ways a cold case can be revived

A
  1. Id evidence by the use of new technology
  2. Case in which suspect was known and the case was never resolved.
  3. A relationship change involving suspects, witnesses or investigative leads.
  4. The use of informants.
78
Q

Personal traits

A 
Creative 
Innovative
Initiative
Good sense of humor
Good communicator/listener
Gift of gab
Team player
Reliable- 0 sick days used
Flexible
Dedicated
Dependable
Diplomatic
Honest
Organized & detail orientated
Work well with others
Work with minimal supervision
Willing to work long hours
Working knowledge of other units
Ability to deal with sensitive issues

Homicide (3 decks)

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