Search and Seizure

Question 1

Probable Cause

Answer 1

Enough factual knowledge or reliable information so that it is reasonable for the officer, in light of their training and experience, to believe that a person has committed a crime

Question 2

Reasonable Suspicion

Answer 2

The befief that:

1. Something related to a crime has just happened, is happening, or is about to happen, and
2. The vehicle or the person in the vehicle stopped, detained, or contacted is connected with that activity

Question 3

Search and Seizure Policy defined

Answer 3

Enforce the Law without fear, favor or discrimination. CHP prohibits and does not tolerate violations of its search and seizure policy

Question 4

Vehicle Inventory

Answer 4

Not a search

Question 5

Consent Searches:

5 elements

Answer 5

Consent must be granted freely and voluntarily

Person granting must have standing over the items to be searched

Scope must not be exceeded

They have the right and ability to withdraw consent at any time

Must have probable cause

CHP 202D shall be completed

Question 6

CHP 202D

Answer 6

Consent Search

Question 7

CHP 202D Procedures

Answer 7

Shall be completed for all requests for investagatory consent searches, whether or not a search was conducted

Shall request permission from a supervisor

No search will be conducted w/o a signature