Standard Operating Procedures 400 Flashcards
1
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The ____ is the “official” police records system that contains automated report routing and case management. It is also utilized by latent investigators and community service officers to enter offenses as well as track property that is reported lost or stolen and evidence in police custody. (SOP 400.2)
A
RMS (known as Versadex)
2
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The Versadex application is an _____. Information entered into the RMS has to be linked to an event. (SOP 400.2)
A
“event” based system
3
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The RMS consists of two components: (SOP 400.2)
A
Records and Property.
4
Q
Within the RMS, there are only three functions available to the average user: and they are? (SOP 400.2)
A
- Query Records
- Maintain Records
- Browse Records.
5
Q
Security settings maintained by the _____ define each user’s accessibility to RMS, which is based upon their assigned duties and responsibilities. (SOP 400.2)
A
Technology Unit
6
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The Maintain Records function is ______. It requires initial security settings to prevent information being added to the system until the user has received additional training. (SOP 400.2)
A
“report writing”
7
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_____ is a component of the RMS Records Sub-system that provides a “paperless” process throughout the organization and allows monitoring of “open” active cases for follow-up or approval. (SOP 400.2)
A
Case Management:
8
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The _____ within the RMS advises where a user is assigned. It also allows the system to know where to submit work for approval or where to send information. (SOP 400.2)
A
Org Unit
9
Q
A ______ (which is basically an electronic “in basket”) represents a Unit within the department. Some units, due to the vast amount of information received, have multiple handles. (SOP 400.2)
A
Handle
10
Q
As reports are received within each handle, the information is referred to as the ______. (SOP 400.2)
A
Handle Queue
11
Q
All investigative work on each case is added under a _____. (SOP 400.2)
A
follow-up
12
Q
The _____ may assign the follow-up or it may be self-assigned. The system determines where the follow-up is to be submitted for approval based upon who assigned the follow-up or the user’s Org Unit. (SOP 400.2)
A
Unit Sergeant
13
Q
The _____ is used to manage calls for service and assist dispatchers in sending calls to patrolling units. The system monitors officer activity, shows unit statuses, and provides messaging between officers and dispatchers. Automated dispatch information is shared with the RMS system. (SOP 400.2)
A
CAD
14
Q
The ____ is the standard method for originating offense reports. (SOP 400.2)
A
MRE
15
Q
When filling in report forms, it is necessary to complete only the relevant information sections that are pertinent to the incident. All sections not applicable ______. “Unknown” and “not applicable”, (N/A), are not to be confused or used interchangeably. (SOP 400.2)
A
should be left blank
16
Q
True/False :A CRA can also be used to notify DCF that a child is in need of services. (SOP 400.2)
A
True
17
Q
_____ can be somewhat ambiguous to law enforcement officers, as there are certain criteria required for reporting to the FBI. This criteria does not always match up with Florida State Statutes. (SOP 401.1)
A
UCR coding
18
Q
If there is a suspect in the case, the suspect should always be entered ____. (SOP 401.1)
A
first.
19
Q
Entities are?(SOP 401.1)
A
persons
vehicles
institutions
20
Q
The ___ will not be entered if the offense is being reported as Information Only (SOP 401.1)
A
details page
21
Q
The ____ will be completed on all violent crimes (SOP 401.1)
A
PM detail page
22
Q
The ST detail page will be completed whenever a vehicle is impounded. This detail page will be completed by ________ in order to have the information entered in a timely manner. Street officers will not fill out this detail page. Detailed information about the ST detail page is available on the City of Tampa network’s __. (SOP 401.1)
A
Communications Personnel
K drive
23
Q
Originating officers will not use any other property report codes. The _____ must assign storage locations to in-custody property and must maintain control of that part of the system. (SOP 401.1)
A
Evidence Control Unit
24
Q
Mail-In Supplement: The supplement form (TPD 306) will be used as an _____supplement which the complainant can use to report additional items after the original report is filed, by mailing it to the _____. (SOP 401.1)
A
additional stolen property
Records Section
25
A crash involving ______ without investigative leads does not require a crash report but shall be documented as a ______. (SOP 401.4)
leaving the scene of unattended property damage
| general offense report.
26
The event number for the call shall be written within the “Reporting Agency Case Number” box at the top of the form and the words _____ (SOP 401.4)
“Reporting” lined through.
27
Officers shall document the following information in the “Remarks” section of the CAD call when clearing a call involving Signal 04-E traffic crashes with unattended property: (SOP 401.4)
i. Driver’s Name;
ii. Vehicle Tag #:
iii. Vehicle Description;
iv. Insurance Carrier; and
v. Property Damage.
28
After completing a crash report, the investigating officer shall ____ the report utilizing the TraCS program. Once the report is in “Validated” status, the report is then ready for ___- review. (SOP 401.4)
“validate”
supervisor
29
Officers shall complete and validate reports within _____ following the completion of their investigation. No reports shall be kept in “Open” status over the officer’s days off unless the officer’s investigation is ongoing. (SOP 401.4)
one work day
30
Supervisors shall utilize the TraCS program at least ____ per shift to review and electronically approve or reject crash reports in “Validated” status completed by officers under their command. (SOP 401.4)
once
31
Rejected reports shall be corrected and then validated so they are again ready for supervisor review. Officers shall complete this process within ____ of the report initially being rejected. (SOP 401.4)
one work day
32
All communications personnel (dispatchers) will assign an officer to respond to all traffic crash reports on _____, as the initial response and the subsequent reporting are separate philosophies in conjunction with this policy. (SOP 401.4)
public right-of-way
33
Research has shown that nationwide a large majority of burglar alarms are false alarms. In 2000, _____ of all alarms received by the Tampa Police Department were false alarms. Most false alarms are due to user error. (SOP 401.6)
96.5%
34
The hangtag reminds the user to _____ and _______ to accomplish this. (SOP 401.6)
1. register the system
| 2. provides telephone numbers to call the Tampa Police Department False Alarm Reduction Unit (F.A.R.U.)
35
The only rule of thumb that is different for the Street Check is that the Role for the involved person should ALWAYS be ____ for Subject. (SOP 401.8)
“30”
36
Regardless of the event type, all “entity” information is recorded as _____ information that is unique to the reported event. Entity information that is entered in the new event is also used to constantly update the “Master Name Index” (MNI), on the entity.(SOP 401.8)
“Case Specific"
37
It is important for officers to know that all Street Checks are automatically routed to the ______ and assigned to the appropriate Crime Analyst for each District. Every Street Check is read, analyzed and forwarded to the appropriate investigative squad. (SOP 401.8)
Criminal Intelligence Bureau
38
It is the policy of the Tampa Police Department to participate in the State of Florida’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, administered by the _____(SOP 401.9)
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE.)
39
The FDLE contributes UCR data to the national UCR program, which is administered by the _____. Additionally, it is the policy of the Tampa Police Department that its official crime and arrest statistics will reference UCR data. (SOP 401.9)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI.)
40
Administered on a national level by the FBI and in Florida by FDLE, the UCR program’s primary purpose is to provide: (SOP 401.9)
provide a reliable set of criminal justice statistics for law enforcement administration, operation and management, as well as to indicate fluctuations in the level of crime in the United States.
41
Uniform crime reporting is a collective effort on the part of ___, ____, ____, ____, and ____law enforcement agencies to present a nationwide view of crime. (SOP 401.9)
city, county, state, tribal and federal
42
Agencies throughout the country participating in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program provide summarized reports on _____ known to law enforcement and reports on persons arrested. (SOP 401.9)
Eight Part 1 offenses
43
_______ assigned to the Records Section of the Special Support Division will electronically transcribe reports into the Records Management System. (SOP 401.9) They will run the IBR edit check on every police report and fix any errors detected in the edit. They will read all reports for content and send a notification to the Police Records Coordinator when they feel a report is improperly classified. (SOP 401.9)
Data Terminal Operators (DTO)
44
______ will maintain a current knowledge and understanding of UCR guidelines and procedures. (SOP 401.9)
Data Terminal Operators
45
_______ will be responsible for reviewing reports originated by squads under their purview. They will maintain a working knowledge of UCR guidelines and understand the difference between Florida State Statute and UCR reporting. They will notify the _____of any questionable classifications so that the case can be reviewed and a proper determination made. (SOP 401.9)
Police Lieutenants
Police Records Coordinator
46
The ______ will make the final determination on report classifications. This position will be responsible for submitting the required UCR data in an electronic file to FDLE on a ______; utilizing FDLE’s UCR input application. (SOP 401.9)
Police Records Coordinator
Semiannual basis
47
The _____ will provide hate crime reports to ____ in accordance with FDLE’s reporting standards. (SOP 401.9)
Police Records Coordinator
| FDLE
48
In support of Police Lieutenants efforts, the_______will oversee the Department’s _________ and review reports for proper classifications, errors and ensure proper data collection (SOP 401.9)
Police Records Coordinator
| Quality Assurance Initiative
49
All copies of the criminal report affidavit except the ______ will accompany the accused to Central Booking. (SOP 402.1)
canary (in-house copy)
50
The _____may be treated as a police report and submitted as same, unless there are extenuating circumstances such as evidence or something the officer or his/her supervisor indicates needs to be documented on a standard police report. (SOP 402.1)
canary copy
51
If a wanted notice is received from NCIC or a military flyer on a subject, the hit shall be verified. Officers shall obtain the approval from their _____ to verify by telephone the hit by calling a representative of the Armed Forces. (SOP 402.1)
supervisor
52
If the hit is active, record the ______ of the person who advised of the confirmation along with the _____ he/she represents, and take the subject in custody for Military Desertion or Absence Without Leave (AWOL). Refer to SOP 307.6 – Military Deserters and Absence Without Leave. (SOP 402.11)
name and rank
| headquarters
53
After the NCIC or military flyer hit has been confirmed, the arresting officer will need ____ copies. (SOP 402.11)
two
54
AWOLS: The words _____ will be placed in the spaced provided for the statute number. (SOP 402.11)
“Administrative Pick-up”
55
When dealing with Military Deserters/AWOLS: The charge block shall reflect: (SOP 402.11)
“Military Desertion or Absence Without Leave (AWOL)” and the branch of service wanting the subject.
56
In cases involving a request for itemized investigative cost recovery, the arresting officer shall write _____ on the Criminal Report Affidavit (CRA) in lieu of entering the normal amounts. The _____ shall make certain that a detailed "letter of investigative cost itemization" is prepared and submitted, through the ______ to the Assistant State Attorney assigned to the case. (SOP 402.11)
“see letter"
supervisor
Division Commander
57
The _______is used to refer misdemeanor law violations committed by an adult to the State Attorney's Office for prosecution. (SOP 402.6)
Request for Prosecution by Complainant Form
58
Any case where a Request for Prosecution is completed must be referred for ______. (SOP 402.6)
latent investigation
59
Every officer who at any time during the pursuit assumed the responsibilities of the primary pursuit unit will complete page____ and the applicable sections of page two. Every officer who assisted in the pursuit will complete page two of the form. (SOP 403.9)
one
60
______ is one tool being used by police personnel in the management of criminal investigations. (SOP 404.2)
Case screening
61
______ is based upon solvability factors addressed during the preliminary investigation. (SOP 404.2)
Case screening
62
______ are those elements of information regarding a crime, which have historically proven to be important in determining the likelihood of solving a crime. (SOP 404.2)
Solvability factors
63
While the ______ provides sufficient information about a case at the earliest possible time in the investigative process, "case screening" permits a decision on the desirability of continuing to invest investigative resources in the case at the earliest possible moment - the conclusion of the preliminary investigation. (SOP 404.2)
preliminary investigation
64
In order to respond to special and/or community demands for follow-through investigations, the ______ who reviews the early closure recommendation is afforded some flexibility to continue an investigation, even if the solvability factors suggest an early suspension. (SOP 404.2)
supervisor
65
The outcome of case screening will be either ______ or ______ of cases with the solvability factors that have proven successful for case conclusion in the past. (SOP 404.2)
early suspension of unpromising cases
| follow-up investigation
66
All incident reports of found property, which "do not" involve narcotics or alcoholic beverages, will be referred to the Criminal Investigations Division ______. (SOP 404.2)
Major Crimes Bureau.
67
All incident reports of found property involving narcotics or alcoholic beverages will be referred to the Criminal Investigations Division,_________. (SOP 404.2)
Strategic Investigations Bureau
68
Larceny: When the total value of the stolen property exceeds _____ a copy of the report will be routed to the respective division for evaluation. (SOP 404.2)
$5,000.00,
69
Copies of all robbery reports, whether retained or referred, should be sent to the appropriate ______ by the editing supervisor. This may be accomplished electronically via the appropriate DLIS Handle. (SOP 404.2)
District Latent Investigative Supervisor
70
Supervisors should ensure that officers have completed their reports in a timely manner. Reports that are to be referred should be completed by the end of shift unless approved by a ______. Under no circumstances will a report be held over the officer’s days off. (SOP 404.2)
shift commander or higher authority
71
In all cases involving a homicide, police shooting, bombing, bank robbery, or kidnapping, fatality crash, police pursuit involving a crash with serious injury or death, sexual battery to a child, a missing child who is not a runaway, or theft of a commercial vehicle (i.e., tractor trailer) _____ will ensure that the proper latent investigative unit personnel are notified as directed by Standard Operating Procedures or General Orders. (SOP 404.2)
the shift commander
72
The on-call narcotics sergeant or bureau commander should be notified: When?
1. large quantity of drugs greater than personal useage
2. overdose (Fatal nor not)
3. opinion of on-scene supervisor
73
Whenever the Tampa Police Department recovers a stolen motor vehicle, the owner on record will be notified by any means available or by certified letter, return receipt requested, if other notification has not been made within _____. (SOP 404.2)
72 hours
74
The law enforcement agency which initiated the stolen vehicle report shall also be notified of the recovery by either _____ or _____, return receipt requested, if notification is not accomplished within 72 hours. (SOP 404.2)
1. teletype message
| 2. certified letter
75
The _______ will also ensure that the officer completing the recovered vehicle report details in the report how notification to the originating agency was accomplished, and if the owner(s) were notified. (SOP 404.2)
editing supervisor
76
On recovered stolen vehicles which were originated by the Tampa Police Department, the supervisor editing and approving the Supplement will cause an electronic copy of said supplement to be routed to the appropriate______. (SOP 404.2)
DLIS Sergeant
77
It will be the responsibility of the appropriate _____ to cause the paper copies of the reports or attachments to be picked up on a daily basis. (SOP 404.2)
DLIS
78
The assigned _______ will cause a certified letter and return receipt requested to be sent to the originating agency and owner of said stolen vehicle if notification has not been made within 72 hours of such recovery. (SOP 404.2)
"detective investigative aide"
79
Bicycle: Every vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of human power and an electric helper motor rated at not more than _____ and capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not more than ____ on level ground upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. (SOP 404.5)
200 watts/10 miles per hour
80
The term "Bicycle" not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than_____ from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or similar device. (SOP 404.5)
25 inches
81
______ are dents pressed into body parts by some stronger object and clearly shows its shape. (SOP 404.5)
Imprints
82
______ is damage caused by some other part of the same vehicle or by shock of collision. (SOP 404.5)
Introduced damage
83
______ is where first injury or damage occurs, determines the exact time, place and type of crash. (SOP 404.5)
Key event
84
Moped: Any vehicle with pedals to permit propulsion by human power, having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designated to travel on not more than _____; with a motor rated not in excess of _______ and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than ______ on level ground; and with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting gears by the operator after the drive system is engaged. If an internal combustion engine is used, the displacement may not exceed _____. (SOP 404.5)
1. three wheels
2. two brake horsepower
3. 30 miles per hour
4. 50 cubic centimeters
85
_____ is the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. (SOP 404.5)
Street or Highway
86
______ shows the direction of force between the vehicle and the other object. (SOP 404.5)
Thrust
87
______ is pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles or streetcars using the highway for travel.
(SOP 404.5)
Traffic
88
All Hit and Runs involving attended or unattended property damage, regardless of whether the crash occurred on the roadway or private property are _______. (SOP 404.7)
misdemeanors
89
Hit and Runs involving injuries are felonies. Officers charging a suspect with “Leaving the Scene of a Traffic Crash with Injuries”, F.S.§316.027 must complete a _____ and a _____. (SOP 404.7)
Citation
| Criminal Report Affidavit
90
In _______only, a _____ will be called in to the pick-up desk and documented in the report. (SOP 404.7)
felony hit and run cases
| 72 hour bolo
91
Officers impounding vehicles with blood splatter and/or exposed human tissue from crash injuries must mark the vehicles as_______. (SOP 404.7)
“Biohazard.”
92
In reference to vehicle crashes: Write “Biohazard” in large print _______ and mark the vehicle with the “Biohazard” tape provided by the department through the Evidence Control Section. (SOP 404.7)
across the top of the impound report
93
In reference to vehicle crashes: If the suspect vehicle is found and impounded with a police hold, and the suspect is then located and charged_______, the investigating officer shall notify the impound lot using the MRE/Versadex system and release the hold on the suspect vehicle unless it is a traffic fatality, a serious injury crash where the victim is not expected to live, or there is evidence in the vehicle or evidence of the vehicle being used in other crimes. (SOP 404.7)
on the date of occurrence
94
PHANTOM/NON-CONTACT VEHICLES: A non-contact unit will always be listed ____ in the crash report, if the non-contact vehicle has been established by evidence or witness(es). (SOP 404.7)
last
95
If the phantom/non-contact vehicle is not at the scene, treat the investigation as _____, (misdemeanor, or felony). (SOP 404.7)
a hit and run
96
The Hit and Run Victim Form _____ in Hit and Run cases involving serious, life threatening, or fatal injuries. These cases are all referred to the ______ for latent investigation. (SOP 404.7)
1. is not issued
| 2. Hit and Run Handle
97
If the victim sustained property damage and/or minor injury and there are no investigative leads, no TPD form 594 will be issued and the report will be ______. (SOP 404.7)
inactivated
98
Officers are not to advise the victim that a Hit and Run Investigator will contact them. Officers are to instruct the victim to comply with the instructions on the form and contact the Hit and Run Victim’s Call-In Line by telephone after ________ from the day of the crash. (SOP 404.7)
seven (7) days but within thirty (30) days
99
Who monitors the the voicemail system set up for the Hit and Run Victim's Call-In Line? (SOP 404.7)
Community Service Officer
100
The Community Service Officer will be assigned the responsibility of checking the voicemail messages left on the Hit and Run Victim’s Call-In Line ______. (SOP 404.7)
no less than once each business day
101
The _____ will purge the Hit and Run Queue of those cases in which victims did not contact the Hit and Run Victim’s Call-In Line within _____. (SOP 404.7)
Community Service Officer
| 30 days
102
Issuance of citations: If incarcerated enter _____ on signature line. Court information will reflect "within thirty (30) days" for civil infractions, "within ten (10) days" for criminal violations, and "within thirty (30) days" for equipment violations under F.S. §316.2935 and §316.610, County Violations Bureau, 9309 N. Florida Avenue, # 103, Tampa, FL. 33612. (SOP 402.4)
"jail"
103
Issuance of citations: Enter and check proper heading information. Enter grid in top _____. Enter event number or report number in _______ hand corner. (402.4)
left corner
| upper right
104
Which squad does a "bombing" get referred to? (404.2)
Robbery
105
Which handle would you refer a threat to public officer, law enforcement officer or city employee? (SOP 404.2)
CIB
106
Which MRE function is used for "report writing" SOP (400.2)
Case Management
107
When searching in the Browse function what is the wild card symbol for one or more characters? (SOP 400.2)
* (Asterisks)
108
What does CAD stand for? (SOP 400.2)
Computer Aided Dispatch
109
If an officer is responding to an alarm call and is cancelled before arrival by the alarm company or the owner of the structure, no hangtag will be needed as no false alarm fee or fine will be assessed on cancelled alarms. The
Communications dispatcher will clear cancelled alarms with a final signal of “______.” (SOP 401.6)
46X
110
The __________is used to refer misdemeanor law violations committed by an adult to the State Attorney's Office for prosecution. In these cases, neither a physical arrest nor the issuance of a notice to appear is effected. (SOP 402.6)
Request for Prosecution Form
111
Upon receiving a wanted notice on a subject from another jurisdiction in the State of Florida, the arresting officer will be given the warrant or capias number(s) and specific charges by the __________. (SOP 402.1)
communications dispatcher.
112
______ is a form used to place a written hold on property which a citizen or another law enforcement agency claims is stolen property located in a pawn shop. (SOP 403.7)
Law Enforcement Hold on Property
113
Where to you route a liquor law violation report? (SOP 404.2)
Criminal Intelligence Bureau
114
Where should an Arson report be referred? (SOP 404.2)
MCB and Fire Marshals Office
a. Fire Marshal’s Office;
b. District Latent Investigative Squad; or
c. Criminal Investigations Division if the arson resulted in personal injury.
