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THI Policy Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the authority derived for THI policy?(THI 1.01.02)

A

FSS Chapter 321

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Traffic Homicide Investigations shall be conducted to determine if a _____ has occurred. (THI 1.01.03)

A

Criminal violation

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If an intentional act is committed that results in a death or roadways or area within FHP jurisdiction, ______ shall investigate. (THI 1.01.05A(1)

A

THI

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What shall be conducted if a member of the division investigates a traffic crash involving death?(THIS 01.01.05(2)

A

THI investigation

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What shall be completed if a death occurs within 90 days or less from the date of a crash and medical examiner has determined the death is a result of the traffic crash?(THI 01.01.05)

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Traffic homicide investigation

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What shall occur if death occurs more than 90 days after the date of a traffic crash?(THI 01.01.05)

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A death investigation where THI supervisor shall confer with State attorney to determine if crash is prosecutable and Long Form will be coded as a Non-Traffic Fatality

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What shall be conducted If an unborn chill dies in traffic crash, and ME office completes a death certificate for unborn child?(THI 01.01.05)

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Traffic homicide investigation

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What shall be conducted in a non fatal crash involving an FHP vehicle or on duty personnel?(THI 01.01.05)

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Traffic homicide investigation, unless waived by Troop Commander or designee.

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What shall be completed if traffic crash on private property results in a fatality?(THI 01.01.05)

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Traffic homicide investigation

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What shall be conducted if an industrial crash occurs on or off roadways and results in a fatality?(THIn01.01.05)

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Traffic homicide investigation

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What shall be conducted if an agricultural crash occurring in groves or fields involving a fatality?(THI 01.01.05)

A

Traffic homicide investigation

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12
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In the event of fatal crashes, natural deaths,suicides, or other incidents involving death on roadways within FHP jurisdiction, a ______ shall be conducted?(THI 01.01.05)

A

Traffic homicide investigation.

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13
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Who is responsible for ensuring that all investigation are conducted thoroughly?(THI 01.01.06)

A

Each investigator

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14
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There shall be a minimum of ___ members on scene of every fatal crash?(THI 01.01.06)

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2

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15
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One member shall conduct a traffic crash and the traffic homicide investigator shall complete traffic homicide investigation during which type of incidents?(THI 01.01.06)

A

Class 1 and Class 2

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16
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Death investigation that meet the criteria of single vehicle/single occupant(SVSO) or Class 3 shall be investigated by _____?(THI 01.01.06)

A

Traffic homicide investigator.

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17
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Who shall assign additional THI investigators as needed?(THI 01.01.06)

A

Traffic Homicide Sergeant

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18
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Who is responsible for ensuring Next of Kin(NOK) was made?(THI 01.01.06)

A

Crash investigator(Trooper)

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19
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Every THI scene is considered a ____. (THI 01.01.06)

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Crime Scene

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Investigators should minimize contamination of scene by_____.(THI 01.01.06

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Prohibiting access of non- essential personnel to the scene.

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21
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What shall be used to document all applicable evidence?( THI 01.01.06.A.4)

A

Field Note Packet Form

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22
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All _____ shall be identified and documented.(THI 01.01.06.A.4)

A

Physical evidence

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23
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All physical evidence ______ shall documented?(THI 01.01.06.A.4)

A

Locations

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24
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Physical evidence locations shall be documented with ________.(THI 01.01.06.A.4)

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Photographs and appropriate measurements using zero point and reference line.

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A printed copy will be sufficient if______?(THI 01.01.06.A.4)

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Measuring software/equipment creates a data table

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26
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Documentation of evidence shall be sufficient to_______.(THI 01.01.06.A.4)

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Reconstruct the crash and include information necessary to prepare a scaled diagram and perform advanced reconstruction techniques.

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27
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Scaled diagrams should include______.(THI 01.01.06.A.4)

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Motion of vehicles of other involved parties during pre-crash, at-crash, and post-crash phases.

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28
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Driver information and all pertinent driver-related information shall be be ____ and ______. (THI 01.01.06.A.5)

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Obtained and documented

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29
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______ will ALWAYS be documented.(THI 01.01.06.A.5)

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Sobriety

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30
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_____ shall be identified and interviewed if they contribute relevant investigative facts.(THI 01.01.06.A.6)

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Witnesses, sources of information from people, including public service personnel

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31
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The names of _____ and ______ on scene shall be obtained.(THI 01.01.06.A.7)

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Law enforcement officers; Public Service personnel.

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32
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If division members involvement has a significant role in investigation, the members shall complete a _______.(THI 01.01.06.A.7)

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Digitally recorded statement, written witness statement, or incident report describing their actions.

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33
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News media personnel at scene shall be ____. (THI 01.01.06.A.8)

A

Identified

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34
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Relevant signs, signals or marking of roadway shall be _____(THi 01.01.06.A.9)

A

Photographed

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35
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All physical evidence, including physical evidence from the roadway shall be ______.(THI 01.01.06.A.9)

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Photographed

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36
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_____ of the scene after it has been processed and restored to pre-crash state shall be taken. (THI 01.01.06.A.9)

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Photographs

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37
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Photographs taken by personnel other than THI do NOT _______. (THI 01.01.06.A.10)

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Replace photographs taken by THI investigator.

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38
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Final rest of vehicles and occupants/pedestrians, including paths of travel should be______.(THIn01.01.06.A.9)

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Photographed

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39
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____ of seatbelts should be taken in THI crash?(THI 01.01.06.A.9)

A

Photographs

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40
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All photographs should be forwarded to ______.(THi 01.01.06.A.11)

A

Department Photo Lab Neil Kirkman Building

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41
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What shall be included with photographs sent to photo lab?(THI 01.01.06.A.11)

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Photo Data Sheet/Envelop

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42
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Investigator shall maintain a _____ on a CD in their field notes.(THI 01.01.06.A.11.a)

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Copy of all digital photographs

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43
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_____ and _____ of all deceased person shall be taken in every THI investigation, unless medical examiners office completes these documents.(THI 01.01.06.A.13)

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Identification photographs; fingerprints

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44
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What card shall be used for fingerprints obtained in THI investigation?(THI 01.01.06.A.13.a)

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FBI fingerprint card.

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45
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The FBI fingerprint card will be forwarded to______.(THI 01.01.06.A.13.a)

A

CJJIS/FDLE in Tallahassee

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46
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If ME office obtained fingerprints, THI investigator will______.(THI 01.01.06.A.13.b)

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Insure the fingerprints were forwarded to FDLE

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47
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_______ shall not be used as a substitution for obtaining fingerprints.(THI 01.01.06.A.13.c)

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Rapid ID. (however it can be used to assist. )

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48
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A post crash inspection of ______ and an evaluation of crash damage to each vehicle shall be conducted. (THI 01.01.06.A.14)

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Mechanical systems

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49
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If Event Data Recorder(EDR), ________ must be obtained in all criminal cases. (THI 01.01.06.A.14.

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A search warrant from appropriate judicial circuit.

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50
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If consent has been given to review Electronic Data Recorder(EDR), a _______ shall be used.(THI 01.01.06.A.14.c)

A

Consent of Electronic Data Form(HSMV 62674)

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51
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All attempts will be made to eliminate any _______ when independent mechanics are used in post-crash inspection of vehicles. (THI 01.01.06.A.14.d)

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Real or perceived conflict of interest.

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52
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Under no circumstances shall a ____________ be used in post crash inspection of vehicles .(THI 01.01.06.A.14.e)

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Mechanic who has personal ties to any owner, driver, occupant, attorney, or insurance company of any vehicle involved in crash.

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53
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_______ shall determine if the assistance of a support agency is needed on scene or during investigation.(THI 01.01.06.A.15)

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Traffic homicide supervisor, scene supervisor, or THI investigator.

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54
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Which agencies could be notified to assist THI in investigation?(THI 01.01.06.A.15(a,b,c,d)

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State attorneys office, medical examiner, NTSB and state warning point, department of environmental protection.

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What shall THI investigator do if commercial vehicle is involved in crash?(THI 01.01.06.A.16)

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Contact regional communication center and have a CVE member respond to the scene.

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56
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THI shall adhere to ______ for evidence procedures?(THI 01.01.06.B)

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FHP Evidence/Property Procedures Manual

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57
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Who has the responsibility to ensure a member is dispatched to appropriate medical facility to ensure involved driver is evaluated and obtain blood sample per FHP policy? (THI 01.01.06.C.1.a)

A

THI investigator

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If it is necessary, ________ shall ensure member is dispatched to ensure involved drivers sobriety is evaluated and legal blood sample is obtained?(THI 01.01.06.C.1.b)

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On-scene supervisor or TWS

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If driver involved in crash fatality is transport to medical facility outside the troop, the _____ shall ensure involved drivers sobriety is evaluated and legal blood sample obtained.(THi 01.01.06.C.1.c)

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Troop Watch Supervisor

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If THi investigator can not develop probable cause for compelling a driver to submit to a blood test, the investigator shall _______.(THI 01.01.06.C.4)

A

Request a voluntary blood sample from driver

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61
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If there is probable cause to believe a driver involved in THI crash is impaired a ______ shall be obtained.(THI 1.01.06.C. 5)

A

A legal blood sample obtained in accordance with FHP policy 17.04

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If impairment is suspected but driver have not been identified, then the investigator shall_______.(THI 01.01.06.C.6)

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Exhaust every effort to obtain legal blood from each occupant.

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63
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Investigator shall document all information pertaining to _______ for blood sample laboratory analysis.(THI 01.01.06.C.7)

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Prescription and non prescription medication.

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If there is probable cause for criminal crash contributing charges, the _______ is responsible for filing the appropriate charges.( THI 01.01.06.E.1

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THI investigator

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65
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If on-scene arrest is necessary, _____ will initiate the procedure. (THI 01.01.06.E.2)

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Thi investigator

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Who shall be notified if an on scene arrest occurs during THI crash investigation?(THI 01.01.06.E.2)

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FHP supervisor or TWS, and the appropriate State Attorneys Office

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When a warrant or capias is issued based on the results of Division THI investigation, the _______ shall attempt to apprehend the suspect. (THI 01.01.06.E.3)

A

THI investigator

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Who shall ensure THI investigator has available resources and personell to locate and affect arrest of suspect when there is a THI warrant for arrest?(THI 01.01.06.E.3)

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A supervisor

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The _____ of all deceased victim(s) shall be given to THI investigator. (THI 01.01.06.F.1)

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Driver license, ID card, or government ID

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What shall THI investigator do with all identification of deceased provided to him/her?(THI 01.01.06.F.1)

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Place them in the GHQ copy of homicide report.

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71
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Who shall return all identification of deceased to the appropriate issuing authority?(THI 01.01.06.F.1.a)

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Traffic Homicide Coordinator

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72
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A Florida driver license or Florida ID card with photo cut out can be provided to ______, if requested. (THI 01.01.06.F.1.b)

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Next of kin

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73
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What shall be obtained for all drivers during post scene investigation?(THI 01.01.06.F.1.c)

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A certified driver license history(not a DAVID information check)

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To whom shall all initial inquires relating to a fatal crash be referred? (THI 01.01.06.F.2)

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Traffic homicide investigator or Troop Public Affairs Officer.

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75
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THI investigator shall not _______ to the general public until investigation is complete or sworn statement is complete. (THI 01.01.06.F.2.a)

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Release Any information concerning the investigation

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________ shall be apprised of the progress of the investigation periodically and in a timely manner, all such communication shall be documented. (THI 01.01.06.F.2.b)

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Next of kin and victims

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77
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THI investigators shall return communications received from next of kin, victims, and family members _________.(THI 01.01.06.F.2.c)

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In a timely manner.

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THI investigators are required to keep their _______ informed of progress of their investigation.(THI 01.01.06.F.3)

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Supervisor

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79
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THI investigators are required to enter _______ into HITS within _______hours.(THI 01.01.06.F.4)

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All known information; 24 hours

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What is does HITS stand for?(THI 01.01.06.F.4)

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Homicide Investigation Tracking System

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HITS entries with 24 hours complies with which Florida statute?(THI 01.01.06.F.4)

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FSS 322.27

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82
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THI investigators shall enter additional information or edit existing information _________. (THI 01.01.06.F.5)

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As soon as it becomes available.

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83
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Who shall check HITS to ensure all applicable fields are accurate and completed?(THI 01.01.06.F.5)

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THI sergeant

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All non-fatal investigations involving FHP vehicle or on duty personnel not waived by Troop Commander shall be entered into HITS for _________. (THI 01.01.06.F.6)

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Tracking purposes

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85
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Who shall provide first level of supervision, make case assignments, and review case files for content and thoroughness?(THI 01.01.06.G.1)

A

THI Sergeant

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Who shall review and approve reports per policy?(THI 01.01.06.G.1.a)

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THI Sergeant

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Who shall assume duties of THI sergeant in the event he/she is on leave or position is vacant?(THI 01.01.06.G.1.b)

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District Commander or their designee

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88
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THI Sergesnt shall be notified ______ when member of their squad is conducting THI or death investigation.(THI 01.01.06.G.2)

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Immediately

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89
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If on duty, THi sergeant shall _______ to ensure comprehensive scene investigation is conducted. (THI 01.01.06.G.3)

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Respond to the scene

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If off duty, THI sergeant shall respond to scene : (THI 01.01.06.G.3(a &b)

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If requested by Troop watch supervisor due to high complex or high profile case or by Troop Commander

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______ is responsible for routinely verifying that the investigation is progressing at an appropriate rate and that all leads are being investigated and documented.(THI 01.01.06.G.4)

A

THI Sergeant

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92
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Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining a liaison with state attorneys office, to include a tracking system for each investigation requiring a release by State attorneys office?(THI 01.01.06.G.5)

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THI Sergeant

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Who shall establish and maintain a liaison with medical examiners office?(THI 01.01.06.G.6)

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THI Sergeant

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Who shall oversee the administrative operation of THI squad with troop/district?(THI 01.01.06.G.7)

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THI Sergeant

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Who shall ensure investigations meet division standards and submitted within established time limits?(THI 01.01.06.G.7)

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THI sergeant

96
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Who shall ensure THI investigator perform patrol functions and calls for service when not actively performing THI function?(THi 01.01.06.G.8)

A

THI sergeant

97
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Who is responsible for assigning other THI investigator to to process vehicles obtain witness statements or other immediate concerns when THI investigator is on leave?(THIn01.01.06.G.9)

A

THI sergeant

98
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A THI sergeant will ensure a THI investigator who receives a case during midnight hours is afforded at least _____consecutive hours of on duty time during daylight hours to conduct necessary follow up. (THI 01.01.06.G.10)

99
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Who shall ensure all equipment for a vacant THI spot is maintained for that position?(THI 01.01.06.G.13)

A

THI sergeant

100
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What shall be implemented to ensure supervisory control and follow up?(THI 2.01.02)

A

A case management and review system

101
Q

______ shall determine the direction and depth of the investigative process and resources, especially staffing, to be allocated to a particular investigation. (THI 2.01.02

A

Case Management

102
Q

A jacket containing a collection of reports, photographs, or other written documentation concerning a traffic homicide investigation or death investigation, further identified by a case number.(THI 2.01.04.A)

103
Q

The systematic process of decision making in relation to tactical and operational aspects of an investigation to determine direction, scope and development, as well as to ensure appropriate investigative steps are being taken.(THI 2.01.04.B)

A

Case Management

104
Q

An examination of the case file to ensure that it is complete, and accurately reflects previous investigative activity, current status of the investigation, and any associated evidence. May include roundtable discussion to solve complex events.(THI 2.01.04.C

A

Case Review

105
Q

This is a process where a major case review would benefit the investigation of a high profile/ and or critical incident case. (THI 2.01.04.D)

A

Major Case Review

106
Q

At request of Lt. Colonel or higher, a high profile or critical incident related THI report may be reviewed by _______ prop to being released. (THI 2.01.04.D)

A

Traffic Homicide Coordinators Office.

107
Q

Any report submitted to a case file, including administrative and investigative reports, attachments, court orders, copies of arrest warrants, search warrants, ect. (THI 2.01.04.E)

A

Investigative Document

108
Q

Who must establish procedure to track and review the progress of assigned investigations?(THI 2.01.05.A.1)

A

THI Sergeants

109
Q

Who shall discuss the property method to be used if additional work is needed in the case?(THI 2.01.05.A.2)

A

THI sergeant and investigator

110
Q

Who shall conduct a case review of all THI and death investigation case files?(THI 2.01.05.A.3)

A

THI sergeant

111
Q

Who shall review and approve all Class One Report formats?(THI 2.01.05.A.4)

A

District Commanders

112
Q

Following district Commanders review, ______ shall sign the appropriate form before submission to State Attorneys Office.(THI 2.01.05.A.5)

A

District Commander and THI Sergeant

113
Q

After submission to State Attorneys Office and after review by district commander, the supervisor will follow up in _____ days and release report of there is no objection/response from state attorneys office.(THI 2.01.05.A.6)

A

Supervisor, documented accordingly on the Supervisor Release Form.

114
Q

Who shall complete Long form traffic crash reports in class one or class two THI reports?(THI 2.01.05.B)

A

Road trooper or member other than primary THI investigator working crash.

115
Q

Who shall complete Long form traffic crash reports in class one or class two THI reports?(THI 2.01.05.B)

A

Road trooper or member other than primary THI investigator working crash.

116
Q

If criminal charges that contributed to the crash are involved in THI, which report format will be used?(THI 02.05.01.B.1.a)

A

Class One report format

117
Q

Which report format will be used for fatal hit and runs?( THI 02.01.05.B.1.b)

A

Class One report format

118
Q

If THI crash was caused by culpable negligence, which report format will be used?(THI 02.01.05.B.1.c)

A

Class One report format

119
Q

Which report format will be used in THI investigation if it is alcohol related?(THI 02.01.05.B.1.d)

A

Class One report format, unless it is an SVSO that doesn’t involve underage driver.

120
Q

If there is a question of the sobriety of a driver as to any controlled substance or chemical substance, which THI report format will be used?(THI 02.01.05.B.1.e)

A

Class One report format, unless the suspect driver is deceased.

121
Q

If a crash meets NTSB protocol, including but not limited to, passenger commercial motor vehicles, tour/transport buses, and school buses, which THI report format will be used?( THI 02.01.05.B.1.f)

A

Class One report format.

122
Q

If there are three or more fatalities which report format will be used?(THI 02.01.05.B.1.g)

A

Class One report format.

123
Q

If a significant Hazmat spill/leak is involved in THI crash, which report format will be used?(THI 02.01.05.B.1.h)

A

Class One report format

124
Q

Which report format will be used in a fatal crash involving and FHP vehicle or on-duty personnel?(THI 02.01.05.B.1.i)

A

Class One report format

125
Q

If a traffic crash involved multiple vehicle/pedestrian in THI crash, which report format will be used?(THI 02.01.05.B.2.a)

A

Class Two report format

126
Q

If a THI crash involves a single vehicle with multiple occupants(single or double fatality), which report format will be used?(THI 02.01.05.B.2.b)

A

Class two report format.

127
Q

If a THI crash involves traffic infraction or non-crash contributing criminal charges, which report format will be used?(THI 02.01.05.B.2.b)

A

Class Two report format

128
Q

Which report format will constitute the THI report in a single vehicle/single occupant traffic crash fatality?(THI 02.01.05.B.3.b)

A

Long Form traffic crash report

129
Q

Who will complete traffic crash report for single vehicle/single occupant traffic crash fatality?(THI 02.01.05.B.3.b)

A

THI investigator

130
Q

For all other crashes that don’t qualify for Class One or Class Two, which report format will be used?(THI 02.01.05.B.4.a)

A

Class Three report format.

131
Q

What will constitute the Class Three report format for THI reports?(THI 02.01.05.B.4.b)

A

Offense/Incident report

132
Q

Who will complete class three reports?(THi 02.01.05.B.4.b)

A

THI investigator

133
Q

Class One reports are required to be submitted to GHQ within ____days from the date the investigation is assigned. (THI 02.01.05.D.1)

134
Q

Class One reports where the driver was arrested on scene are required to be mailed or electronically delivered to GHQ within _____ days from the date the driver was arrested.(THI 02.01.05.D.1.a)

135
Q

In addiction to GHQ, the Class One report where a driver was arrested on scene will be delivered to the _______.(THI 02.01.05.D.1.a)

A

Local State Attorneys Office

136
Q

______ shall assign addition THi investigators to assist with on scene arrest investigations. (THi 02.01.05.D.1.b)

A

THI sergeants

137
Q

______ shall ensure Class One reports with on scene arrest are reviewed in sufficient time to allow local review and completion within 30 days time limit. (THI 02.01.05.D.1.c)

A

THI sergeants

138
Q

Class Two reports are required to be transmitted to GHQ within ____days from the date the investigation is assigned. (THI 02.01.05.D.2)

139
Q

SVSO THi reports are required to be submitted to GHQ within ____days from the date the investigation is assigned.(THI 02.01.05..D.3)

140
Q

Class Three reports are required to be submitted to GHQ within ___days from the date the investigation is assigned. (THI 02.01.05.D.4)

141
Q

If THI report cannot be completed within the required time, the THI sergeant shall submit a written request to the ________ for an extension. (THI 02.01.05.E)

A

Troop Commander

142
Q

The ______ may grant an extension of 15 or 30 days for THi reports. (THI 02.01.05.E.1)

A

Troop Commander

143
Q

______shall shall update HITS to indicate and approved extension.(THI 02.01.05.E.2)

A

THI Sergeant

144
Q

All correspondence regarding request for extension shall be included in the ______.(THI 02.01.05.E.3)

A

Homicide case file

145
Q

Investigations that are incomplete due to eating for essential information(i.e lab analysis, locating vehicles or drivers) may be _______ pending the receipt of information. (THI 02.01.05.F.1)

146
Q

When essential information for a suspended THI investigation is received, investigator will complete investigation ________ according to THI policy.( THI 02.01.05.F.2)

A

Immediately

147
Q

What investigation are exempt from investigative time limits?(THI 02.01.05.F.3)

A

Suspended investigations

148
Q

A status report of suspended investigations will be written by THi investigator to the THI sergeant every _____days.(THI 02.01.05.F.3)

149
Q

What will status reports of suspended THi investigations include?(THI 02.01.05.F.3)

A

Status of investigation and projected completion date

150
Q

What shall be updated after completion of any status report of THi investigation?( THi 02.01.05.F.4)

151
Q

For every open or suspended THi case, supervisors are required to update HITS every _____days.(THI 02.01.05.G.2)

A

30 days and/or when there is substantial change

152
Q

_____shall check HITS to ensure all applicable data is entered prior to completed report being forwarded to GHQ.(THi 02.01.05.G.4)

A

THI sergeant

153
Q

Cases where all available leads in the investigation, where there appears to be no additional information to lead to identification of the defendant shall be closed as ______.(THI 02.01.05.H.e)

A

All Available Leads Exhausted

154
Q

Investigations that are complete and because of administrative nature has been turned over to the department for further handling shall be closed as _____. (Only Class One non-fatal vehicles of FHP or on-duty personnel)(THi 02.01.05.H.1.f)

A

Administrative Handling

155
Q

If investigation is complete but charges are impossible because defendant is outside jurisdiction and extradition has been declined(THI 02.01.05.H.2.a)

A

Extradition Declined

156
Q

If investigation is complete and applicable states attorneys office declines to prosecute, case will be closed as _____(THI 02.01.05.H.2.b)

A

Prosecution Declined

157
Q

If investigation is complete but arrest charges are impossible because statute of limitations expired, case will be closed as _______.(THI 02.01.05.H.1.c)

A

State of a limitations expired

158
Q

If at fault person is deceased, THI case will be closed as ______. (THI 02.01.05.H.2. D)

A

Deceased Person

159
Q

Cases that are complete and have found no violations of Florida Statutes were violated will be closed as ______.(THI 02.01.05.H.2.e)

A

No Offense Committed

160
Q

If investigation is closed and multiple case closings apply, investigator will use ______ .(THI 02.01.05.H.2)

A

Highest possible closing status as relating to at-fault person

161
Q

The _____ will be submitted to state attorney office but will not be part of report.(THI 02.01.05.I.1)

A

Affidavit of Investigative Cost

162
Q

The Affidavit os Investigative Cost will be maintained at District level and forwarded to _______.(THI 02.01.05. I.2)

A

Traffic Homicide Coordinators Office at GHQ

163
Q

All criminal cases, including _____ are public records and will be released according to FSS 119.(THI 02.01.05.J)

A

Field Note Packets

164
Q

THI reports will be maintained in the District Crash Records section for _____years for access and sale to the public.(THI 02.01.05.K.2)

165
Q

Where can THI reports older than 5 years be obtained?( THI 02.01.05.K.3)

166
Q

Recorded statements shall be obtained _______.(THI 03.01.04.B.2)

A

As soon as circumstances permit

167
Q

Every effort shall be made to interview witnesses at______. (THI 03.01.04.B.2)

A

At the scene of the crash

168
Q

If needed, THI supervisors or on-scene will assign THI Investigators to _______.(THI 03.01.04.B.2)

A

Assist in obtaining witness statements

169
Q

Witnesses shall be_____ prior to interviews, as soon as possible.(THI 03.01.04.B.3)

170
Q

When interviewing witnesses inside patrol vehicle, vehicle shall be _______.(THI 03.01.04.B.3)

A

Moved to location providing maximum safety for all of the occupants.

171
Q

Before the interview, witnesses shall be _______.(THI 03.01.04.B.4)

A

Questioned in reference to what information he/she has regarding the investigation

172
Q

What shall be read at beginning of every recorded interview to insure proper predication of interview?(THI 03.01.04.B.5)

A

Proper Interview Form

173
Q

When shall Digital recordings and applicable forms be filed together in case file?(THI 03.01.04.B.6)

A

At the completion of the interview

174
Q

It is permissible to place defendant and witness interviews on same CD when _______.(THI 03.01.04.B.7)

A

When recorded with digital recorder

175
Q

A telephone interview will suffice when ______.(THI 03.01.04.B.9)

A

Witnesses are outside the geograhical boundaries of this state.

176
Q

In Interviews of witnesses that live outside of the state in all THI investigations, ______.(THI 03.01.04.B.9)

A

Assistance from a law enforcement agency in the area the witnesses lives will be requested to obtain witness statements

177
Q

If criminal charges are filed, a duplicate of all recordings will be furnished to______.(THI 03.01.04.B.10)

A

State Attorney

178
Q

All statements, regardless of format, will be retained in____ and accompany final report to the Troop District Office.(THI 03.01.04.B.13)

A

Original Field Note Packet

179
Q

_____ are not a substitute for digitally recorded statements.( THI 03.01.04.C.1)

A

Written Statements

180
Q

The Criminal Investigative Interview and Advice of Rights Form or Sworn Witness Interview Form will be included in Field Note Packet ONLY when______.(THI 03.01.04.C.2)

A

Written witness statement is obtained

181
Q

If written statement is in foreign language, statement will be _____.(THI 03.01.04.C.3)

A

Translated and Typed

182
Q

Narrative account of an investigation shall answer______.(THI 04.01.04.A.2)

A

The Who,what,when, where, why, and how

183
Q

The investigative report shall be written in ______.(THI 04.01.04.A.3)

A

First-person narrative form

184
Q

All Class One reports shall consist of: (THI 04.01.04.B.1.a.b.c.d)

A

Release Form, Cover Sheet, Table of Contents, Investigative Report,

185
Q

Investigative report for Class One report should include: (THI 04.01.04.B.d.(1,2,3,4,5,6,7)

A

Assignment, roadway, driver/vehicle or pedestrian, investigation, summary, case closing status, and Acknowledgement

186
Q

The investigative report for non-fatal, FHP vehicle or on-duty personnel in Class One reports shall: (THI 04.01.04.B.2.a.b.c)

A

Shall not contain summary portion, shall not include case closing, and Shall be closed by administrative handling

187
Q

Each Class One report shall contain: (THI 04.01.04.B.3.a.b.c.d.e.f)

A

a.) a scale reconstruction diagram
b.) witness list and witness statement interviews
c.) chemical test information
d.) exhibits such as driver license record, EDR printout, any other electronic device
e.) Florida Traffic Crash Report
f.) Field Note Packet

188
Q

Each Class Two report shall contain: (THI 04.01.04.B.4.a.b.c.d.e.f

A

a.) Release Form
b.) Cover Sheet
c.) Table of Contents
d.) Long Form Crash Report
e.) a brief investigative report
f.) a proportional diagram with path of travel measurements

189
Q

In Class Two Reports, a _______ will not be required. (THI 04.01.04.B.4.f.1)

A

A diagram legend

190
Q

The report format for SVSO will consist of: (THI 04.01.04.C)

A

Cover sheet, table of contents, release form, and detailed long form crash report

191
Q

The report format for Class Three shall consist of: (THI 04.01.04.D)

A

Cover sheet, table of contents, and Release Form. It will be documented on the Offense Incident Report

192
Q

All Class One reports shall require a ______ diagram. (THI 04.01.04.E.1)

A

Computer generated scale Reconstruction

193
Q

Class Two reports will require a scale reconstruction diagram if______.(THI 04.01.04.E.2)

A

Needed at some point for advanced reconstruction purposes or speed analysis

194
Q

In Class Two reports, a _____ will be included if advanced reconstruction is not needed.(THI 04.01.04.E3)

A

Acceptable proportional diagram

195
Q

Does a Class 3 report require a diagram?(THI 04.01.04.E.4)

196
Q

Diagrams shall be prepared on a _____scale. (THI 04.01.04.E.5.c)

A

1”: 20’

197
Q

If delayed fatality occurred and no measurements were obtained on scene, a _____ will be drawn.(THI 04.01.04.E.5.d)

A

Proportional Diagram

198
Q

Public service personnel whose sole purpose was traffic control not be included on the _______.(THI 04.01.04.F.1.b)

A

Witness List

199
Q

If driving under the influence charges are made in THI Class One Report, a ______ will be completed and included in the GHQ report and forwarded to Traffic Homicide Coordinator.(THI 04.01.04.I.2.b)

A

Uniform Crime Report Supplemental Homicide Report

200
Q

Class One, Class Two, and SVSO report format UPDATES shall include: (THI 04.01.04.J.1.a.b.c)

A

Cover page, table of contents

201
Q

Field notes are required to be maintained for a period of ______ years.( THI 04.01.04.K.4)

202
Q

What form will be used to track fatal hit and run investigations, suspects who have fled when murder:driving under the influence, manslaughter, vehicular homicide, hit and run or other major felony charges are pending: (THI 05.01.04.3)

A

Lead Sheet

203
Q

What is the position “Law Enforcement Investigator 1”? (THI 6.01.04.1)

A

Traffic Homicide Investigator

204
Q

THI investigators shall complete _____ when assigned to the position. (THI 6.01.04.A. 2. a-h)

A

a.)Basic THI,
b.)Advanced Crash Investigation,
c.)Traffic Crash Reconstruction,
d.)Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation,
e.)Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation,
f.)Motorcycle Crash Investigation,
g.)Closed Range Photogrammetry Courses,
h.)other specialized training assigned by command staff.

205
Q

A THI investigator must conduct at least ______ THI investigation during the calendar year to remain certified.(THI 6.01.04.A.3)

206
Q

If THI does not successfully complete the specialized THI courses on the second attempt, he/she will be ______. (THI 6.01.04.A.5)

A

Removed from THI position.

207
Q

All THI infestigators who have three years in THI program and minimum of 36 investigations are ______. (THI 6.01.04.B.1.b)

A

Senior Traffic Homicide Investigator

208
Q

A THI investigator with 5 years and minimum of 60 investigations is _______( THI 6.01.04.B.1.c)

A

Master Corporal

209
Q

Certified Reconstructionist must have a minimum of ______.(THI 6.01.04.B.1.d)

A

7 years of THI and 75 THI investigations

210
Q

All THI investigators must have a letter of recommendation from _______ to be considered for reclassification. (THI 6.01.04.B)

A

Troop Commander

211
Q

To be considered for reclassification to the next level, THI investigators shall submit a request in writing to their _______. (THI 6.01.04.B.2)

A

Troop Commander

212
Q

If approved, Troop Commander will forward request for THI level reclassification through the ______ to the Traffic Homicide Coordinator. (THI 6.01.04.B.2)

A

Chief of Special Services

213
Q

Who shall maintain a list of all courses meeting the criteria Senior THI, Master Corporal, and Certified Reconstructionist? (THI 6.01.04.B.3)

A

Traffic Homicide Coordinator

214
Q

In-service field training of THI investigator shall be initiated at ____ level. (THI 7.01.04.A.1)

215
Q

Senior THI, Máster Corporal, Certified Reconstructionist, or THI must complete _____ in order to train newly promoted THi investigators. (THI 7.01.04.A.1)

A

THI Field Training Officer Course

216
Q

THI training at the troop level shall be in accordance with ________. (THI 7.01.04.A.2)

A

THI Field Training Guide

217
Q

THI Sergeant will forward all training certification forms to ______. (THI 7.01.04.A.4)

A

District Commander

218
Q

A newly promoted THI investigator must finish THI Field Training Guide within ___ following promotion. (THI 7.01.04.A.5)

219
Q

A THI investigator shall not be assigned an investigation until_____.(THI 7.01.04.A.5)

A

Field training has been completed and Troop Commander has approved his/her release for assignment

220
Q

Following release from Field training, a THI investigators first investigation will be ____. (THI 7.01.04.A.6)

A

Under supervision of Senior Traffic Homicide Investigator, Master Corporal, or Certified Reconstructionist

221
Q

A THI investigator who fails to complete a THI investigation within each calendar year will be _______ before investigating a fatality. ( THI 7.01.04.B.3)

A

Required to complete THI Field Training Guide

222
Q

When THI investigator vacates the THI program for three or more years, they will be required to ________ before investigating a fatality. (THI 7.01.04.B.3)

A

Complete Basic THI course and THI field training guide

223
Q

A member who has not been a THI investigator but has completed Basic THI Course within 12 months _____, if approved by Troop Commander. (THI 7.01.04.B.4)

A

Will not be required to repeat Basic THI course.

224
Q

A newly appointed THI investigator will be required to repeat Basic THI Course of it has been more than ____ months since source was last taken. (THI 7.01.04.B.5)

225
Q

All Traffic Homicide Sergeants shall attend : (THI 7.01.04.D.1.b)

A

Basic THI, Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation Course, Traffic Crash Reconstruction Course.

226
Q

If THI sergeant has been out of THI program for more than _____ years or longer, he/she will be required to repeat Basic THI course again.(THI 7.01.04.D.1.c)

227
Q

Refresher training for THI sergeants will be conducted every ______ years. (THI 7.01.04.D.2)

228
Q

If THIS investigator does not successfully complete any advanced THI courses after the second attempt, he/she will be ________.( THI 7.01.04.E)

A

Removed from the class of Law Enforcement Investigator 1( removed from THI)

229
Q

_____ is when the allegation is true. The action of the agency or employee was consistent with policy but the policy is deficient. (FHP 08.01)

A

Policy Failure

230
Q

______ is a sequential number used to identify and track complaint investigations. The number is assigned by the records technician assigned to the OIG. (FHP 08.01)

A

Complaint Control Number

231
Q

Complaint Control Number will be assigned with ________. (FHP 08.01)

A

1.) Year in 4 digit format
2.) four digit sequential number

232
Q

______ is an investigation of any complaint not resolved by a desk review in which a member has potentially violated FLHSMV Policy, FHP Policy, or Florida Statutes. (FHP 08.01)

A

Complaint Investigation

233
Q

______ is a supervisor review of available information in minor allegations in order to establish a record , determine validity, jurisdiction, classification, and appropriate routing or resolution of a complaint that are documented on the FHP Complaint Intake and Inquiry Form. (FHP 08.01)

A

Desk Review

234
Q

_____ is expressed dissatisfaction with an employee, that even if true, would not be considered a violation. (FHP 08.01)

235
Q

_____ is a written agreement between the employee and Division prior to the initiation of an investigation. The employee is informed of the charges against them and the penalty associated with the charges. The employee agrees not to contest the charges and accepts the prescribed disciplinary penalty. (FHP 08.01)

A

Pre- Investigative Agreement

236
Q

The ____ shall report directly to the Director on all complaint related matters. (FHP 08.01)

A

The commander of the Office of Professional Compliance

237
Q

The OPC commander shall provide a complaint tracking report to the Deputy Director pertaining to reports outstanding for longer than _______. (FHP 08.01)

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