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SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION Flashcards

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SEX CRIMES INVOLVING CHILDREN INV.2 0 1 0 . 1 0 1
The cadet will recognize the unique circumstances involving children that are victims of sexually related crimes and abuse, and list the protocols for investigating this type of crime.

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♦ Techniques in identifying the common signs of sexually related crimes and abuse include:
♦ Proper protocol while conducting an initial investigation
♦ Proper protocol while conducting a follow-up investigation

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♦ Techniques in identifying the common signs of sexually related crimes and abuse include:

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  • child tells stories of sexual abuse
  • child reports sexual activity
  • child displays sudden fear of strangers, relative, sitter
  • child displays change in behavior at school or with friends
  • child complains of pain, itching, discharge, swelling, bruises, bleeding or starts to walk differently
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♦ Proper protocol while conducting an initial investigation

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• Ensure safety of child (determine if immediate intervention is required; if not, interview regarding specifics)
• ID suspect
 Family
 Friend
 Acquaintance
 Stranger
• Locate, preserve and collect evidence
• Summon Department Special Victim’s Unit (SVU), if available, as soon as possible
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♦ Proper protocol while conducting a follow-up investigation

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  • Assist SVU detective
  • Proper processing of evidence
  • Additional suspects
  • Additional victims
  • All necessary paperwork to ensure successful prosecution
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SEX CRIMES INVOLVING ADULTS INV.2 0 1 0 . 1 0 2
The cadet will recognize the unique circumstances involving adults that are victims of sexually related crimes and abuse, and list the protocols for investigating this type of crime.

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♦ Techniques in identifying the common signs of sexually related crimes and abuse
♦ Proper protocol while conducting an initial investigation
♦ Proper protocol while conducting a follow-up investigation

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♦ Techniques in identifying the common signs of sexually related crimes and abuse

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  • Trauma
  • Sleep pattern disturbances
  • Eating pattern disturbances
  • Life style affected
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• Trauma

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 physical (injuries)

 emotional

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 emotional

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  • shock
  • denial
  • anger
  • fear
  • betrayal
  • distrust
  • confusion
  • shame
  • guilt
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• Life style affected

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 Physical
 Psychological
 Social
 Sexual

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♦ Proper protocol while conducting an initial investigation

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  • Ensure victim safety

* Victim interview (SVU)

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• Ensure victim safety

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 Immediate environment
 Medical/injuries
 Available support

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• Victim interview (SVU)

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 ID suspect
 Statement (recorded, written, etc.)
 Evidence

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 Evidence

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  • Medical
  • Physical (forensic)
  • Electronic
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• Electronic

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 Recorded messages
 Instant messaging, emails, etc.
 Photos, video

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♦ Proper protocol while conducting a follow-up investigation

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  • Suspect interview

* Victim

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• Suspect interview

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 Confession
 Arrest
 Additional suspects/victims

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• Victim

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 Resources
 Support
 Preparation for court

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SEX CRIMES INVOLVING ELDERLY INV.2 0 1 0 . 1 0 3
The cadet will recognize the unique circumstances involving elderly victims of sexually related crimes and/or abuse, and list the protocols for investigating this type of crime.

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♦ Techniques in identifying the common signs of sexually related crimes and abuse
♦ Proper protocol while conducting an initial investigation
♦ Proper protocol while conducting a follow-up investigation

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♦ Techniques in identifying the common signs of sexually related crimes and abuse

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  • Physical
  • Disclosure
  • Sudden fear of relative, care giver, frequent associate
  • Withdrawal
  • Adult Protective Services (APS) referral
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• Physical

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 Bruising
 Injuries to genitals and breasts of females (often hidden areas)
 Pain, itching, discharge, swelling, (similar to signs with children)

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• Withdrawal

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 Refusal to engage in conversation, isolation

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• Adult Protective Services (APS) referral

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 Home visits

 Care facility staff

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♦ Proper protocol while conducting an initial investigation

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  • Ensure victim safety
  • SVU notification
  • Victim interview
  • Witness statements
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• Victim interview

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 Suspect ID
 Evidence (unique to elderly; examples)
 Statement

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• Witness statements

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 Care givers
 Individuals with access
 Eye witnesses

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♦ Proper protocol while conducting a follow-up investigation

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  • Secure evidence
  • Prepare for prosecution
  • Victim/family resources
  • Restoration of victim dignity and self worth
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• Prepare for prosecution

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 Consider if victim is willing/able to testify

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