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What is the effective date of the Apopka Police Department Procedural General Orders related to child abuse investigations?
What is the effective date of the Apopka Police Department Procedural General Orders related to child abuse investigations?
- 01-01-17
- 09-30-18
- 08-22-18 (correct)
- 07-15-18
What is the main purpose of the policy discussed?
What is the main purpose of the policy discussed?
- To ensure employee safety during night shifts
- To regulate parking within the department premises
- To establish guidelines for traffic violations
- To set standards for child abuse investigations (correct)
Which Florida Statute is referenced regarding taking a child into custody?
Which Florida Statute is referenced regarding taking a child into custody?
- F.S. 787.04(3)
- F.S. 39.401 (correct)
- F.S. 832.11
- F.S. 787.03
What does a member on the scene need to do first when responding to reports of child abuse?
What does a member on the scene need to do first when responding to reports of child abuse?
How should members investigate reports of child abuse according to the text?
How should members investigate reports of child abuse according to the text?
What action should be taken if a child's injuries are serious when responding to reports of child abuse?
What action should be taken if a child's injuries are serious when responding to reports of child abuse?
Which entity's standard(s) are referenced in the Apopka Police Department's orders for child abuse investigations?
Which entity's standard(s) are referenced in the Apopka Police Department's orders for child abuse investigations?
What is the application scope of the policy regarding child abuse investigations?
What is the application scope of the policy regarding child abuse investigations?
What should the first member on the scene do if they reasonably suspect child abuse has occurred?
What should the first member on the scene do if they reasonably suspect child abuse has occurred?
Why is the telephone number provided for DCF reporting exclusive to law enforcement?
Why is the telephone number provided for DCF reporting exclusive to law enforcement?
What should the first member do if immediate DCF response is deemed necessary?
What should the first member do if immediate DCF response is deemed necessary?
What action should be taken if there is no response from DCF after a reasonable amount of time?
What action should be taken if there is no response from DCF after a reasonable amount of time?
When should photographs be taken of the child in cases where abuse is alleged?
When should photographs be taken of the child in cases where abuse is alleged?
Who should be informed and consulted with in cases of suspected child abuse?
Who should be informed and consulted with in cases of suspected child abuse?
What should a supervisor do once on the scene of a suspected child abuse incident?
What should a supervisor do once on the scene of a suspected child abuse incident?
What must be done with all evidence in child abuse cases according to the text?
What must be done with all evidence in child abuse cases according to the text?
What is the primary responsibility of the investigating member?
What is the primary responsibility of the investigating member?
What action should be taken if an investigating member cannot complete the investigation before their duty ends?
What action should be taken if an investigating member cannot complete the investigation before their duty ends?
Who is responsible for faxing the completed report and associated documentation to DCF?
Who is responsible for faxing the completed report and associated documentation to DCF?
What happens if a member does not complete the report before ending their tour of duty?
What happens if a member does not complete the report before ending their tour of duty?
What happens to case documents once they are received into records?
What happens to case documents once they are received into records?
Who is responsible for assigning an officer to conduct an investigation?
Who is responsible for assigning an officer to conduct an investigation?
What must the investigating member do after completing an incident report?
What must the investigating member do after completing an incident report?
Under section 39.401 F.S., what is considered probable cause for the removal of a child?
Under section 39.401 F.S., what is considered probable cause for the removal of a child?
According to section 787.04 (3) F.S., what is the consequence for intentionally concealing a minor's location during a dependency proceeding or investigation regarding abuse or neglect?
According to section 787.04 (3) F.S., what is the consequence for intentionally concealing a minor's location during a dependency proceeding or investigation regarding abuse or neglect?
In what situation does a DCF agent or law enforcement officer not need a court order to take custody of a child?
In what situation does a DCF agent or law enforcement officer not need a court order to take custody of a child?
What role does a member play when assisting a DCF agent with taking custody of a child?
What role does a member play when assisting a DCF agent with taking custody of a child?
According to section 39.401 F.S., what does probable cause for removal include?
According to section 39.401 F.S., what does probable cause for removal include?
What is the consequence for a person who continues to resist the DCF agent's efforts to take custody of a child?
What is the consequence for a person who continues to resist the DCF agent's efforts to take custody of a child?
What must the DCF agent's statement include to establish custodial authority for removing a child?
What must the DCF agent's statement include to establish custodial authority for removing a child?
When should a member ensure the agent’s statement confirms that the suspect received notification?
When should a member ensure the agent’s statement confirms that the suspect received notification?
What happens when DCF sends a request for investigation to Apopka P.D.?
What happens when DCF sends a request for investigation to Apopka P.D.?
What must be researched by the records clerk upon receiving a request for investigation from DCF?
What must be researched by the records clerk upon receiving a request for investigation from DCF?
In what situation does a member establish the DCF agent’s custodial authority?
In what situation does a member establish the DCF agent’s custodial authority?
'Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order' refers to which section of the law?
'Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order' refers to which section of the law?
What information must be included in the agent's statement when charging a violation of Section 787.04(3), F.S.?
What information must be included in the agent's statement when charging a violation of Section 787.04(3), F.S.?
