SOP 307.2 Arrest Procedures

Question 1

In cases where probable cause depends upon the victim identification what is a reasonable amount of time between the crime and the apprehension?

Answer 1

4 hours

Question 2

The ___ may be taken to the scene of a crime, but only with his permission.

Answer 2

suspect

Question 3

If, during the course of the investigation, an
officer discovers evidence which shows there is no longer probable cause to
believe a suspect committed a crime, the officer will_________.

Answer 3

Release the person and transport him back to the original point of detention.

Question 4

Authority is granted under F.S. §901.151 to
stop and detain a person if an officer has _________ that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime.

Answer 4

reasonable suspicion

Question 5

This detention is authorized for only that amount of time which is reasonably required for the officer to _________.

Answer 5

identify the person and inquire as to the circumstances creating the officer’s suspicion.

Question 6

Persons detained under F.S. §901.151 will not be removed from the location of the stop unless the detained person is what?

Answer 6

1. Gives his permission,
2. Is arrested, or
3. Movement is required because of safety factors.

Question 7

When it comes to obtaining a thumb print, If for some reason the right thumbprint cannot be obtained, the officer will ________.

Answer 7

print another finger and identify the print taken.

Question 8

On a criminal report affidavit, the thumbprint will be placed on the back of the _____(Clerk of the Court) of the affidavit in the appropriate
block.

Answer 8

white

Question 9

In any case where the offense is prohibited by both Florida statute and City ordinance, the arresting officer shall charge the defendant under the state statute, with the exception to __________.

Answer 9

ordinances that provide for mandatory imprisonment or fine

Question 10

If the supervisor does not have a notary commission, the words Law Enforcement
Officer will appear .

Answer 10

below his signature

Question 11

Once an officer determines there is probable cause to believe a misdemeanor has been committed and neither a physical arrest nor notice-to-appear is effected, he
will complete a ?

Answer 11

Request for Prosecution (SAO 177) and will originate a separate
incident report.

Question 12

What parts of the Request for Prosecution is the Officer responsible for filling out?

Answer 12

1. The general information section of the form regarding the complainant and suspect
2. The probable cause section

Question 13

Which part of the misdemeanor request for prosecution does the complainant get?

Answer 13

The original white form

Question 14

What is the time frame that the complainant has to mail the Request for Prosecution into the SAO?

Answer 14

between 3-14 days after the incident.

Question 15

Worthless check cases, both misdemeanor and felony, will be referred
directly to the __________

Answer 15

State Attorney’s Office (Intake Division) for prosecution.

Question 16

A thumbprint will be obtained from the subject who is released on his own recognizance. It will be placed on the back of the first white copy in the space labeled below the area marked _____________

Answer 16

Judge’s Notes or Other Court Orders.

Question 17

In Felony Traffic Law Violations, when a person is arrested, and a traffic citation will be issued. What is the charge listed on the citation?

Answer 17

The same charge listed on the CRA

Question 18

In Felony Traffic Law Violations, in which a citation is issued, it is to be attached to the CRA. Why?

Answer 18

The citation is the means of notifying the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of the citation.

Question 19

Juveniles charged with Felony Traffic Violations: Where does the citation go?

Answer 19

The citation, will be attached to the criminal

report affidavit and routed to the juvenile affidavit basket located in each district for delivery to the SAO.

Question 20

Juvenile Traffic Warrant Arrests: If an officer effects an arrest on a juvenile for an active warrant for a “Traffic” Violation of Probation, the following procedure will be adhered to:

Answer 20

1. A criminal report affidavit will be completed.
2. The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), as well as the juvenile’s parents
   or legal guardian, will be notified of the arrest.
3. The juvenile will be transported to Central Booking. 24
4. A report number will be obtained and titled Assist Other Jurisdiction.

Question 21

Notice-to-Appear: The pink copy will be retained by the appropriate division
from which it will be forwarded to the

Answer 21

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Identification Division.

Question 22

:Juvenile Arrests Were does the “White Copy(Court Copy) and the “Green” (SAO Copy) of the CRA go?”

Answer 22

Forensic Investigations Unit.

Question 23

If the juvenile is detained by The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), the _____ will serve as the copy for the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC)

Answer 23

pink copy

Question 24

Juvenile Arrests: The JAC generates a daily

report of the arrests. The report is given to the ________ via the ______________

Answer 24

1. Superintendent

2. Chief of Security office at the Hillsborough County School Board.

Question 25

According to F.S. §1012.797, law enforcement is required to report within ___hours, the name and address of any school employee arrested on a felony charge
or misdemeanor involving ______ or _____ to the appropriate school _________

Answer 25

1. 48hrs
2. child abuse or drug possession
3. superintendent.

Question 26

To comply with this law (1012.797), any officer who, in the course of his investigation, determines that a person charged with a qualifying crime is an employee of any school district within the State of Florida shall note the __________ on the _______ of the general offense report.

Answer 26

1. school district’s location

2. entities section

Question 27

To comply with this law (1012.797), The ____________will be responsible for causing a copy of the face sheet of the incident report, to be mailed, depicting the arrested person’s name and address, to the appropriate superintendent of schools within the allotted time.

Answer 27

records coordinator