Title 6 - Arrests, Search and Seizure Flashcards
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What must an officer do upon taking a suspect into custody?
Officer must
- Identify themself
- Inform suspect he/she is under arrest
- State the reason for arrest.
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When must Miranda be given
As soon as practical after the arrest, regardless of interview.
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Who must be notified when a person is arrested for assaulting an on or off duty officer?
The sergeant will notify a Lieutenant.
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In regards to an arrest screening, what must be in the arrest report
The sergeant that screened the arrest and location of the screening.
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When must a sergeant do an in-person screening?
- If person was handcuffed by SPD.
- If suspect is injured or claiming injury
- If there has been a reportable use of force.
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When must reports be completed?
By the end of the shift.
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What do Felony Arrests require?
An alert email with copies of paper documents, printout of the superform and a label to the report.
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Is an arrest screening required if the person is arrested and then released?
Yes
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For a narcotics felony arrest, what is required?
An alert email with all paper documents, a printout of the superform and a Certification of Probable Cause with an original signature signed in blue ink.
6.020
Can employees inquire about a person’s citizenship or immigration status?
No. There are no exceptions unless approved by the Chief.
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Can employees enforce ICE or other immigration warrants?
No. SPD will not participate in any police action based on immigration status.
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If an employee needs to contact Dept of Homeland Security, or if DHS requests access, in regards to a foreign national, whose approval is needed?
A Bureau Chief approval is needed.
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How would an employee know if a person was a foreign national to contact the consulate?
The arrestee must voluntarily give information or a search yields documentation that a person is a foreign national.
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If a person is a citizen of the U.S and another country (dual citizenship), is consular notification still required?
No.
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Who makes consular notification when requested or required?
The arresting officer.
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When is automatic consular notification required?
- ) If the arrestee is from a country requiring mandatory notification.
- ) When a govt official becomes aware of the death of a foreign national.
- ) When a guardianship is being considered with respect to a foreign national who is a minor or incompetent.
- ) When a foreign ship or aircraft is involved in a collision or accident.
- ). If the detainee requests notification.
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Does diplomatic immunity card have to be verified?
Yes.
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Can an person with diplomatic immunity be arrested or detained?
Yes if the safety of the public is in imminent danger or a crime may otherwise be committed, employees may intervene to halt such activity.
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Who can an officer contact about questions on diplomatic immunity?
State Department
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Can an officer conduct a Terry stop or traffic stop and issue an infraction on a person with diplomatic immunity?
Yes.
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Is a report required when an incident involves diplomatic imminuty?
Yes. Investigating and preparing reports does not violate immunity. Officers shall obtain as much information as possible during the initial investigation.
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How is consular notification made?
- )Preferably by fax or email. If fax or email are not available, a call can be made with documentation of the date, time and point of contact.
- ) The fax or email must be added to the report.
6.030
When will requests for body cavity searches be made?
Only then they are necessary and justifiable.
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Who will conduct a body cavity search?
Body cavity search will be conducted by medical personnel of Harborview Medical Center or an approved medical facility.
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Whose permission is needed for a body cavity search?
Written permission from a lieutenant or above and a search warrant.
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Can an officer of the opposite sex be present at the hospital for a body cavity search?
No. Must be same sex
6.060
What does Private Sexual Information mean?
Private Sexual Information means any information about an individuals sexual practices or orientation.
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What does Criminal Justice Restricted Information mean?
Any information about:
- ) An individual’s political or religious associations, activities, beliefs or opinions,
- ) The membership, mailing or subscription list of a pollical or religious organization, an organization formed for the protection or advancement of civil rights, or an organization formed for community purposes.
- ) An individuals membership or participation in such an organization.
Who can authorize the collection of Restricted Information?
A Lt or above for a legitimate law enforcement purpose.
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When can dept personnel take video and/or photographic documentation of a public demonstration?
When there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity or when criminal activity is occuring.
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Can officers take photographs of a demonstration to document the event?
Yes, but employees must take care to ensure that individual demonstrators are not readably identifiable.
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Who can authorize videotaping a lawful demonstration? (not including ICV/BWV)
Lt or above
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Whose permission is needed to inflitrate a political or religious organization?
Chief of Police.
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Who receives and vets all video and photographs taken at a demonstration?
Criminal Intelligence Section. Employees will send original copies of all video and photographs to CIS within 24 hours of the event.
6.120
What is used to determine which detective unit will follow-up on an impounded vehicle?
Case Assignment Matrix
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Do officers have to exhaust all possible alternatives to impound?
No. Only what is reasonable.
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What form is used to impound boats?
The Vessel, Watercraft or Obstruction Theft and Impound Report
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What crimes require a mandatory impound of the vehicle?
Officers will impound the vehicle if the DRIVER is arrested for:
- ) Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor
- ) Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor
- ) Promoting Travel for Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor.
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When can officers impound a vehicle with prior notice?
Offices may impound a vehicle after giving 24 hour notice when vehicle is:
- ) In violation of any law.
- ) Abandoned
- ) Mechanically unsafe.
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When will officers NOT complete a inventory inspection of an impounded vehicle?
When the vehicle is impounded on an investigatory hold.
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Can an officer impound a vehicle for a DWLS/3 violation?
No
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For what crimes must officers exhaust reasonable alternatives prior to impounding a vehicle?
DUI or Physical Control
DWLS 1 or 2
Driving without a valid driver’s license.
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What does an officer need to put into a report regarding DUI or physicals control impounds?
Sworn employees will document their reasoning for both impounding or not impounding.
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Who screens an impound to the Vehicle Processing Room?
Sergeant/Supervisor.
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When can a vehicle be impounded to the Vehicle Processing Room?
- ) The vehicle contains evidence and is pending a warrnt.
- ) A specific analysis of the vehicle must be peformed (DNA, etc.)
- ) The vehicle is an integral part of the investigation.
4) . The vehicle is held pending a seizure - ) Acting on the direction of the case detective.
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When will an officer NOT impound a vehicle to the vehicle processing room?
- ) Vehicle is impounded for a crime that occurred outside of Seattle.
- ) Vehicle is oversized, unless authorized by CSI or follow-up sergeant.
- ) Vehicle is leaking gas or hazardous material, unless screened by CSI.
- ) Vehicle is damaged in an arson, unless screened by CSI.
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How long can a detective retain an impounded vehicle?
As long as necessary to complete an investigation or prosecution.
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Who can release a vehicle being held for an investigatory hold?
Either the assigned investigative unit or CSI.
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Where will an impounded vehicle be released to an owner?
Only from a department contracted tow lot. The vehicle will be towed from the vehicle processing room or other storage site to the tow lot.
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What is written in the narrative portion of an impound form for a vehicle towed for Sexual Abuse of a Minor?
Vice/Prostitution hold.
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When does the city pay for an impound?
- ) The registered owner, or driver, in the incident leading to the investigative hold was not arrested or charged, or
- ) The vehicle was improperly placed on inv hold.
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When does an owner pay for an investigation hold?
When the registered owner, or the driver authorized by the registered owner, in the incident was arrested or charged.
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What is a Confidential Informant (CI)?
A CI is a person who provides info or services to the Dep in return for money or other benefits.
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What units are authorized to use CIs?
- ) Human Trafficking Unit
- ) Major Crimes Task Force
- ) Narcotics
- ) Gun Violence Reduction Team
- ) Investigation Support Unit
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Who trains officers prior to the use of using a Confidential Informant?
The unit’s sergeant