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What should deputies do if the victims have changed clothing since the assault?
What should deputies do if the victims have changed clothing since the assault?
- Collect all clothing worn during the incident (correct)
- Do not collect any clothing as evidence
- Ask the victims to throw away the clothing worn during the incident
- Collect only the current clothing worn by the victims
Who should accompany victims to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center (SATC) according to the procedure?
Who should accompany victims to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center (SATC) according to the procedure?
- A deputy and a relative or close friend (correct)
- No one should accompany the victim
- Only a relative or close friend
- A deputy only
What should deputies inform victims about before transporting them to the SATC?
What should deputies inform victims about before transporting them to the SATC?
- That they will be prosecuted regardless of their decision
- That they will need to pay for the examination and counseling
- That they will be given a waiver of prosecution
- That it might be necessary for their clothing to be taken as evidence (correct)
What should deputies emphasize to victims regarding the SATC?
What should deputies emphasize to victims regarding the SATC?
What should deputies provide to victims if they refuse to go to the SATC?
What should deputies provide to victims if they refuse to go to the SATC?
What should deputies provide to victims as required by law?
What should deputies provide to victims as required by law?
What is the primary purpose of the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What is the primary purpose of the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What should deputies do when transporting victims to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What should deputies do when transporting victims to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What should deputies not do during the investigation?
What should deputies not do during the investigation?
What should deputies provide to victims in addition to other forms?
What should deputies provide to victims in addition to other forms?
What should deputies do if a victim refuses to go to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What should deputies do if a victim refuses to go to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What is the responsibility of Communications when deputies are transporting victims to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What is the responsibility of Communications when deputies are transporting victims to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What should deputies do after the examination at the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What should deputies do after the examination at the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
Why should deputies inform victims of the purpose for submitting evidence for testing?
Why should deputies inform victims of the purpose for submitting evidence for testing?
Can deputies transport a relative or close friend with the victim to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
Can deputies transport a relative or close friend with the victim to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What type of cases will be referred to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What type of cases will be referred to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
What is a factor that should not influence a deputy's decision to arrest a suspect?
What is a factor that should not influence a deputy's decision to arrest a suspect?
Who is responsible for making all notifications regarding sexual battery incidents or other sex-related offenses?
Who is responsible for making all notifications regarding sexual battery incidents or other sex-related offenses?
What type of information should be documented in the Event Report?
What type of information should be documented in the Event Report?
In what circumstances may a SVU detective and victim advocate not respond to a sexual battery scene?
In what circumstances may a SVU detective and victim advocate not respond to a sexual battery scene?
What will be offered to the victim of a sexual battery incident?
What will be offered to the victim of a sexual battery incident?
Which of the following is a factor that should not be considered in an arrest decision?
Which of the following is a factor that should not be considered in an arrest decision?
What information about the victim will remain confidential in accordance with Florida law?
What information about the victim will remain confidential in accordance with Florida law?
What should deputies do if the parent or guardian of a juvenile victim cannot be reached?
What should deputies do if the parent or guardian of a juvenile victim cannot be reached?
In what cases should deputies contact the Department of Children and Families via the toll-free abuse hotline?
In what cases should deputies contact the Department of Children and Families via the toll-free abuse hotline?
Why should a deputy not assume a victim will not cooperate with criminal prosecution?
Why should a deputy not assume a victim will not cooperate with criminal prosecution?
Who will respond to the crime scene after receiving notification?
Who will respond to the crime scene after receiving notification?
What should be included in the Event Report?
What should be included in the Event Report?
Why should a deputy not consider the sexual or criminal history of the victim?
Why should a deputy not consider the sexual or criminal history of the victim?
What is the purpose of contacting a duty judge in cases involving juvenile victims?
What is the purpose of contacting a duty judge in cases involving juvenile victims?
What is the responsibility of deputies in cases involving juvenile victims?
What is the responsibility of deputies in cases involving juvenile victims?
What should a deputy do when responding to a reported offense?
What should a deputy do when responding to a reported offense?
When must deputies contact the local DCF crisis unit?
When must deputies contact the local DCF crisis unit?
Who must review and redact information from the Standard Operating Procedures Manual prior to disclosure?
Who must review and redact information from the Standard Operating Procedures Manual prior to disclosure?
What type of cases require notification to the DCF crisis unit or abuse hotline?
What type of cases require notification to the DCF crisis unit or abuse hotline?
What is the reason for reviewing and redacting information from the Standard Operating Procedures Manual?
What is the reason for reviewing and redacting information from the Standard Operating Procedures Manual?
What is the effective date of the revised Standard Operating Procedures?
What is the effective date of the revised Standard Operating Procedures?
What is the relationship between the suspect and the victim in cases of sexual battery or abuse requiring notification to the DCF crisis unit or abuse hotline?
What is the relationship between the suspect and the victim in cases of sexual battery or abuse requiring notification to the DCF crisis unit or abuse hotline?
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Study Notes
Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
- Deputies must collect physical evidence if a Crime Scene detective is not available.
- Victims' clothing worn during the incident must be collected, even if changed.
Victim Support and Transportation
- Deputies should arrange for victims to be transported to the Sexual Assault Treatment Center (SATC) for examination.
- Victims may be accompanied by a relative or close friend, but not during the interview.
- Deputies must advise victims that their clothing may be taken as evidence and bring a change of clothing.
Sexual Assault Treatment Center
- The SATC operates 24/7 and provides free physical examinations and medical services to victims of sexual battery.
- Deputies will inform victims of the purpose of submitting evidence for testing and transport them to the SATC.
- Deputies may transport a relative or close friend with the victim if needed.
- Deputies will notify Communications with their mileage and provide time and location checks for deputies in transit to and from the center.
Victim Refusal and Alternative Options
- If victims refuse to go to the SATC, deputies will strongly encourage them to go for a physical examination and provide contact information for future treatment or counseling.
Investigation and Reporting
- Deputies will ensure all elements of the reported offense are included in the Event Report.
- Event Reports should include documentation of verbal or written statements, witness information, and other relevant details.
- The Special Victims Unit (SVU) supervisor will be immediately notified of all sexual battery incidents or other sex-related offenses where an arrest is made.
Juvenile Victims
- Deputies will try to notify the parent or guardian of juvenile victims.
- If the parent or guardian cannot be reached, a duty judge will be contacted for a court order authorizing a medical examination and/or treatment.
- Deputies will contact the Department of Children and Families (DCF) on cases involving juvenile on juvenile sex offenses or allegations of juvenile abuse.
Confidentiality and Disclosure
- Information that can be used to identify the victim (e.g., name, date of birth, address, occupation, and place of employment) will remain confidential in accordance with Florida law.
- These Standard Operating Procedures are considered law enforcement sensitive and contain exempt information under Florida Public Records Law.
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