sergeant's exam p&p Flashcards
In the event of an accidental discharge of your electronic control device, Is a response to resistance form required if there are no injuries?
No
What is the burden of proof in seizure cases?
Clear and Convincing. The owner(s) knew or should have known after reasonable inquiry that property would be used in violation of law
Can you seize a vehicle based solely on possession and transportation of a controlled substance?
Yes, if possession or knowledge of possession can be imputed to the vehicle’s owner
When can you subject a vehicle to forfeiture after finding a concealed firearm inside?
Only when the firearm has been used in the commission of an independent felony, or the firearm itself is contraband
When can you seize money in relation to drug cases?
There must be probable cause to believe that the currency was used, was attempted to be used, or was intended to be used in furtherance of a drug transaction
Absent additional circumstances, what is the (dollar) threshold for seizing currency?
$250
Name 4 factors that determine whether a real property (land) seizure will be made
- Whether the seizure is cost-effective
- The availability of alternative methods of seizure
- The impact of forfeiture on co-owners and lien holders
- The impact of forfeiture on the public health, safety, and welfare
Where is forfeited currency deposited?
The Law Enforcement Trust Fund, to be used for Departmental purposes as provided by law
What is the principle objective of asset forfeiture?
Law enforcement
Who makes the decision of whether to seize currency?
Supervisory personnel
Can you seize property that is jointly titled?
Yes, provided that you can prove both of the co-owners knew, or should have known after reasonable inquiry, of illegal use of the seized property
Can you issue a citation to someone with diplomatic immunity?
Yes, but you cannot compel him/her to sign the citation
Can you detain someone with diplomatic immunity?
Yes, but only long enough to verify that they have diplomatic immunity
When passports are lost or stolen, which agency needs to be notified?
Interpol - Washington
What are 4 options for dealing with someone suspected of DUI who has diplomatic immunity?
- Take the individual somewhere (official) where they can sober up
- Make arrangements for a friend or relative to pick him/her up
- Call a taxi
- Take the individual home
What are the 6 types of incidents that can be reported using on-line reporting?
- Lost property
- Vehicle Burglary
- Petit theft
- Harassing phone calls
- Pickpocket
- Vandalism
When can OPD officers engage in law enforcement activities in unincorporated Orange County?
- If a forcible felony occurs in the officer’s presence
- When taking action on a forcible felony and another misdemeanor occurs in the officer’s presence
- If an officer witnesses a crime of violence against a person
- If an officer witnesses a DUI
- In order to provide back up for OCSO deputies
Does mutual aid authorize routine patrol in unincorporated Orange County?
No
Does mutual aid authorize issuance of non-criminal traffic infractions in unincorporated Orange County?
No
Does mutual aid authorize recovery of stolen vehicles in unincorporated Orange County?
No
True or False - When mutual aid is invoked, OPD officers will complete an incident report
True
Is mutual aid required if officers are in fresh pursuit of a suspect in another jurisdiction?
No, as long as officers are in fresh pursuit. Fresh pursuit is defined as an instance when an officer is engaged in an ongoing investigation immediately after an incident. Immediately is generally defined as six hours or less. The officer shall notify the watch commander prior to leaving the city limits, and the watch commander will make a courtesy call to the agency of jurisdiction
Name 3 types of extraordinary police incidents
- A natural disaster
- A major labor demonstration
- A civil disturbance
How long can an officer follow a vehicle before being required to notify his/her supervisor?
15 minutes
How long will Teletype hold FCIC/NCIC information for an officer?
48 hours
How long will Teletype hold a criminal history for an officer?
10 days
Members who confiscate a disabled parking permit must do what 3 things?
- Report the permit number and circumstance behind the confiscation to the DHSMV
- Obtain an evidence number and submit the permit to evidence
- Document the permit number, the DHSMV employee’s name, the date and time of DHSMV contact, and the circumstance for confiscation on the evidence receipt
What happens to a disabled parking permit upon a judicial judgement or finding of guilt, or a plea of no contest?
Property and evidence shall destroy the permit
Under what circumstances will an employee need to obtain a separate item or evidence number?
- When items are of different property classes
- When items have different owners
- When items belong to different cases
- When items are submitted at a later date or time
Which tool shall be carried by all members, whether in uniform or plain clothes?
Chemical Agent
What level of resistance must be present before an officer can use the Taser on a bicyclist or driver of a motor vehicle?
Aggressive resistance
Are employees authorized to use the Sage SL6 against animals that pose a threat to public or employee safety?
Yes
With respect to firearms, name six practices that are strictly forbidden by policy
- Firing into or over the heads of crowds
- Firing warning shots
- Firing into buildings or through doors when a subject is not visible
- Firing at a moving vehicle solely to disable it
- Cocking the hammer of a firearm except to improve aim
- Firing from a moving vehicle, unless being fired upon
True or False - Once stop stocks have been successfully deployed on a vehicle, officers are obligated to follow it until it comes to a safe and complete stop
False - in order to follow a vehicle after the deployment of stop sticks, the vehicle must meet the criteria for a pursuit
How often shall employees receive training and demonstrate proficiency on less lethal weapons?
Annually
Name eight instances when a response to resistance form shall be completed
- Use of chemical agent with injury or accompanied with a second tactic
- Use of tire deflation device
- Use of impact weapon
- Dog bites, other than accidental
- Use of electronic control device
- Forearm, knee, or open and closed hand strikes
- Kicks
- Use of any technique that results in actual or claimed injury
When a firearm is discharged, or an employee applies any technique or weapon that results in death, is a response to resistance form necessary?
No. And initial notice of inquiry shall be generated in lieu of the response to resistance form
With regard to response to resistance, when shall a supervisor take photographs?
Photographs shall be taken of any injury, actual or claimed. A CSI will take photographs of all injuries which require hospitalization
True or false - a response to resistance form is required when an employee uses pressure points to subdue a subject
False - Pressure points do not warrant a response to resistance form unless the suspect complains of injury
Name six uses for police canines
- Searches
- Criminal apprehension
- Officer protection
- Crowd control
- Narcotics detection
- Explosives detection
Who is in control of a call once the police trained K9 is deployed?
The K-9 handler
What notifications must be made following a canine apprehension of a criminal (Dog bite)?
A supervisor for the response to resistance, and a CSI for photographs
What must occur prior to deployment of the police trained K9 in a crowd control situation?
The incident must be declared an unlawful assembly
When arresting the legal owner or custodian of a vehicle, name the 4 options given to the owner of that vehicle for removal
- Leave it legally parked
- A licensed, sober passenger may remove the vehicle
- The owner may call someone to respond within 30 minutes and take custody of the vehicle
- The vehicle may be removed by a wrecker service of the owner’s choice
What does the VINE program do, and what does VINE stand for?
The Victim Information and Notification Every day program is a 24-hour service which provides information and notification to victims or others regarding custody status of offenders
What crimes require the completion of a victim notification of arrest form?
- Homicide / attempted
- Sexual battery / attempted
- Stalking
- Domestic violence
How long does an exemption from public records disclosure last?
Five years
When are officers allowed to respond in a 10-18 status, according to policy?
- In progress calls
- Actual or suspected emergency calls
- Calls requiring the first aide or immediate assistance to responding paramedic units
What are the three primary objectives of a felony traffic stop?
- To stop the suspect vehicle
- To complete the stop safely and effectively
- To apprehend the dangerous subject
True or false - Field supervisors must respond to the scene of a felony traffic stop and the watch commander shall be notified
True
After business hours, which agency handles emergency and nonemergency incidents occurring within the orange county court complex?
The Orlando Police Department
During normal business hours, the Orange county sheriffs department is responsible for all areas of the Orange county court complex except which two locations?
The parking structure on the north side and the loop/drop off area on the west side of the courthouse
With regard to hate crimes, Florida statutes and case law require four things. What are they?
- The perpetrator must demonstrate prejudice or bias
- The bias must be evidenced in the commission of the crime
- The bias must be based on one or more of the personal characteristics of the victim
- The perpetrator perceived, knew, or had reasonable grounds to know that the victim was within the group delineated by statute
In hate crime incidents, field supervisors shall:
- Respond to the scene
- Ensure that the crime scene is protected
- Notify the on-call CID as deemed appropriate
- Notify the watch commander
- Ensure the scene is processed and evidence is gathered
- Notify the PIO, as needed
- Determine whether to increase patrols or assign a unit to the location
- Ensure that all physical remains are removed after processing
- Ensure that the report is appropriately classified as a hate crime
True or false - Felony and misdemeanor charges arising from the same incident shall be filed on the same charging affidavit
True. The only exceptions noted in policy are juvenile and traffic cases.
What four steps must an officer take when receiving an out-of-state teletype hit where the agency will not extradite?
- Complete an FIR
- Note on the top of the FIR that the subject is wanted in another state which will not extradite
- Route the FIR to the appropriate unit
- Place the FIR in the appropriate box in patrol
True or False - Strip searches include searching or inspecting an arrested females brassiere or searching or inspecting and arrested persons underwear
True. Strip searches are prohibited in misdemeanor traffic and civil matters unless:
- The offense is violent
- The offense involves a weapon or controlled substance
- There is independent probable cause to believe the person possesses a controlled substance
What must an officer obtain or do prior to completing a strip search inside and OPD facility?
The on-duty section Cmdr. must be notified, and the on-duty supervisor must give written permission every time a strip search is conducted within any OPD facility
In the event of an escape during transport, the transporting officer shall immediately take what five steps?
- Attempt to recapture the Escapee
- Notify headquarters of the situation and the suspect description
- Establish a cordon and call for assistance
- Advise headquarters of the original criminal charges and all new charges
- Notify the field supervisor
True or false - a field supervisor must notify the on-duty watch commander of any prisoner escape during transport
True. The watch commander will then determine whether additional notifications will be made
What is the maximum amount of time a suspect can be held in an interview/processing room (station and substations) or a holding area (Airport)?
Eight hours
How often must officers physically contact a suspect or prisoner in interview processing room?
Every 30 minutes, Notwithstanding any audio or visual process in place to monitor the subject
What is the maximum amount of time a suspect or prisoner can be held without continuous supervision in the interview room?
Two hours
Sergeants are required to conduct training on adult booking procedures. How often will this training occur?
Whenever the procedures are updated or changed. The training will be documented on a training instruction and attendance form and submitted to the training/accreditation and inspections section Cmdr.
After reviewing case file submissions for accuracy and completeness, supervisors will sign and date the checklist and place the case file in the criminal intake unit receptacle. What are the time limits supervisors face with regard to case file submissions?
Within 24 hours in all juvenile cases, within 10 calendar days for all felonies, and within five calendar days for all adult misdemeanors.
Whose responsibility is it to ensure tasking sheets are returned to the criminal intake unit within the timeframe dictated by the tasking sheet?
The immediate supervisor.
If a juvenile commits a crime, but turns 18 prior to being charged with that crime, how should the arrestee be charged?
The case shall be filed as an adult with a notation indicating that the crime was committed as a juvenile