Ch 35 Child Pornography Investigation

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What is the primary purpose of the standard operating procedure outlined in Chapter 35?

To promote awareness of child pornography issues.

To establish guidelines for responding to child pornography reports. (correct)

To monitor social media for child exploitation activities.

To train employees on recognizing child exploitation.

What should the officer do first in the event of a suspected electronic crime?

Contact the suspect immediately.

Alter the status of the computer before securing it.

Remove everyone from the area and notify a supervisor. (correct)

Remove all electronic devices from the scene.

Who is responsible for investigating reports of child exploitation according to the policy?

Only the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. (correct)

Any Bexar County law enforcement officer.

All community members are responsible.

What actions are prohibited for employees of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office regarding child pornography?

Possessing or distributing child pornography under any circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

What should the investigator advise the reporting party regarding the computer's status?

Not to alter or change the status of the computer. Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if a peace officer discovers child pornography on media?

The officer should protect the evidence from being altered. Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted for child exploitation cases involving a computer?

The Sex Crimes Division. Signup and view all the answers

What type of operations may be included in the investigations of child exploitation?

Both reactive and proactive operations. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for undercover investigations related to Internet Crimes Against Children?

Approval from a high-ranking officer. Signup and view all the answers

How should the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office respond to complaints of child solicitation?

They should forward the complaint to the appropriate authorities for action. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done immediately when child pornography is involved in an investigation?

Inform the direct supervisor of the situation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is strictly prohibited for employees of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office?

Conducting investigations involving child pornography from unauthorized locations. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the policy on responding to child exploitation reports?

Offering full cooperation with other law enforcement agencies. Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if the investigator for a child solicitation case is unavailable?

The officer must complete a supplemental report and forward it promptly. Signup and view all the answers

In cases where a suspect is present during an investigation, what must be ensured?

The status of electronic media remains untouched. Signup and view all the answers

What role do Internet Service Providers play in the response to child pornography investigations?

They can forward incidents to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the responding investigator at a crime scene?

Ascertain necessary information from the complainant. Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a part of the prohibited actions for employees regarding child pornography?

Receiving child pornography during investigations. Signup and view all the answers

What action should not be taken regarding a computer involved in a crime scene?

Physically alter any settings or data. Signup and view all the answers

Who must oversee investigations involving child exploitation cases effectively?

The investigator in charge of those cases. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose

Establish guidelines for effective response to reports of child pornography possession, transmission, and production
Guidelines also cover solicitation and/or exploitation of children involving computers

Policy

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office aggressively investigates reports of child exploitation and victimization
Responds to:
- Public complaints
- Referrals from law enforcement, businesses, government divisions (schools, libraries), and reputable agencies
Full cooperation with other agencies for investigations, both reactive and proactive (undercover operations)

Procedure

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office employees are prohibited from producing, receiving, possessing, or distributing child pornography unless during an official investigation

Investigations

Complaints from citizens, businesses, public agencies, or law enforcement are referred to the investigator in charge and their supervisor
If investigator or supervisor unavailable, responding officer obtains information, completes a supplemental report, and sends it to the investigating officer
Officers discovering child pornography on any media should not let anyone disturb evidence
No one, including other peace officers, should alter the computer or its power source
Suspects will not be allowed to disturb or remove electronic media or items containing data

Investigator Responsibility

Investigator should ascertain necessary information from the complainant to prioritize the case and response
Investigator should advise the reporting party not to alter or change the status of the computer in any way (do not turn it off, close programs, or otherwise touch the computer or its power source)
Contact the Sex Crimes Division and complete a supplemental report containing all pertinent information without delay
Investigations involving child exploitation and computers are coordinated with the investigator in charge and involve direct supervisory oversight
Undercover investigations are subject to guidelines prescribed by the Internet Crimes Against Children (see attachment), and require pre-approval by the Chief of Investigations or their designee
Any investigation involving child pornography should be brought to the attention of the investigating officer’s direct supervisor
Conducting an investigation involving illegal distribution or possession of child pornography from home, or any location that is not pre-approved, is not permissible

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This quiz assesses knowledge on the Bexar County Sheriff's Office guidelines for responding to reports of child pornography, solicitation, and exploitation. It covers the procedures for investigations and cooperation with various agencies to effectively address child exploitation cases.