Child Custody Laws in Florida

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Determine the seriousness of the child's injuries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should members investigate reports of child abuse according to the text?

<p>Conduct a thorough and complete investigation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a child's injuries are serious when responding to reports of child abuse?

<p>Summon emergency medical assistance if necessary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity's standard(s) are referenced in the Apopka Police Department's orders for child abuse investigations?

<p>CFA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the application scope of the policy regarding child abuse investigations?

<p>'All Employees' as stated in the text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the first member on the scene do if they reasonably suspect child abuse has occurred?

<p>Call the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the telephone number provided for DCF reporting exclusive to law enforcement?

<p>To expedite law enforcement reporting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the first member do if immediate DCF response is deemed necessary?

<p>Inform the DCF employee on the phone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if there is no response from DCF after a reasonable amount of time?

<p>Contact the local DCF office (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should photographs be taken of the child in cases where abuse is alleged?

<p>If injuries are visible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be informed and consulted with in cases of suspected child abuse?

<p>Supervisor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do once on the scene of a suspected child abuse incident?

<p>Contact property and evidence member for guidance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with all evidence in child abuse cases according to the text?

<p>Collect all evidence, including weapons used (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the investigating member?

<p>Complete and return the investigation documentation to records after approval by the supervisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if an investigating member cannot complete the investigation before their duty ends?

<p>Pass on the investigation to the next supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for faxing the completed report and associated documentation to DCF?

<p>Records clerk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a member does not complete the report before ending their tour of duty?

<p>They must complete and submit the report before ending duty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to case documents once they are received into records?

<p>They are scanned into the records management system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for assigning an officer to conduct an investigation?

<p>On duty supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the investigating member do after completing an incident report?

<p>Complete and return it to records after supervisor approval (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under section 39.401 F.S., what is considered probable cause for the removal of a child?

<p>The child is in imminent danger of illness or injury. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Facing criminal charges. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation does a DCF agent or law enforcement officer not need a court order to take custody of a child?

<p>When there is probable cause for removal to protect the child. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does a member play when assisting a DCF agent with taking custody of a child?

<p>Encourage compliance with the DCF agent's directive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to section 39.401 F.S., what does probable cause for removal include?

<p>Child being in imminent danger of illness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a person who continues to resist the DCF agent's efforts to take custody of a child?

<p>Being charged with violating Section 787.03, F.S. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the DCF agent's statement include to establish custodial authority for removing a child?

<p>Briefly detailing the supporting information and the agent's contact information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a member ensure the agent’s statement confirms that the suspect received notification?

<p>When charging a violation of Section 787.04(3), F.S. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when DCF sends a request for investigation to Apopka P.D.?

<p>The records clerk performs specific actions like highlighting the address and narrative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be researched by the records clerk upon receiving a request for investigation from DCF?

<p>Master name list in all available records management databases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation does a member establish the DCF agent’s custodial authority?

<p>By obtaining a sworn statement from the DCF agent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order' refers to which section of the law?

<p>Section 787.04, F.S. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included in the agent's statement when charging a violation of Section 787.04(3), F.S.?

<p>Verbal notice at the scene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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