SOP 308.1 Cold Case investigations

Question 1

The purpose of the Cold Case Investigations is to conduct latent investigations of unsolved _______ and ______ that have remained inactive for_________.

Answer 1

1. homicide and capital battery cases

2. at least two years

Question 2

Cases are reviewed and prioritized according to the likelihood of an _________.

Answer 2

eventual solution.

Question 3

When dealing with cold cases, the highest priority cases are those in which;

Answer 3

1. The murder victim, or even a second surviving victim, has been identified.
2. The death was ruled a homicide.
3. Suspects are previously named or identified through forensic methods.
4. An arrest warrant was previously issued.
5. Significant physical evidence (such as fingerprints, DNA, or shell casings) can be reprocessed for further clues.
6. Newly documented leads have arisen within the last SIX MONTHS.
7. Critical witnesses are accessible and are willing to cooperate.

Question 4

If the assigned detective is able to obtain enough evidence to establish probable cause for an arrest, the case will first be presented to the _______________.

Answer 4

Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office for review.

Question 5

A cold may be _______if the suspect for which the department has probable cause for an arrest has either died or has been prosecuted for another crime and is behind bars for life.

Answer 5

closed administratively