Crime Scene Preservation

Who is primarily responsible for the protection of a threatened officer's family and citizens in the area?

What is the maximum number of consecutive hours an officer can be assigned to guard duty?

Who is responsible for ensuring personnel are assigned to guard duty as needed?

According to General Order 3.38, what should be done if a visitor refuses to be searched upon entry?

What is the maximum time limit for visitation with a prisoner according to General Order 3.38?

What should a guarding officer do if they observe any unusual occurrences or suspicious activity during their duty according to General Order 3.38?

Who is responsible for the medical expenses of hospitalized prisoners in custody?

What should be done if an officer cannot report for assigned guard duty?

When should a direct indictment be sought for a suspected felon requiring hospitalization?

What should be done if a credible threat against a police officer or their family is received?

What should the guarding officer(s) do when a prisoner's attorney visits?

What should the guarding officer(s) do if they are the first officer to guard a hospitalized prisoner?

What should the Scene Security Officer do if there are any unusual occurrences at the crime scene?

What should the Investigative Personnel do when they arrive at the crime scene?

According to General Order 3.38, an officer guarding a hospitalized prisoner is primarily responsible for the protection of citizens in the area.

All persons, regardless of rank or assignment, are required to log in before entering a secured area when guard duty is established in connection with a prisoner, crime scene, or threatened officer.

Officers can take breaks while on guard duty as long as they inform a supervisor.

According to General Order 3.38, a guarding officer may deny admittance to a visitor who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

If a visitor refuses a search upon entry, the guarding officer should allow them to enter but record this information on the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log.

The fifteen-minute visitation time limit applies to a prisoner's attorney.

Is it permissible to collect evidence before it is photographed or processed?

Should unauthorized personnel be allowed to enter the crime scene, regardless of their rank?

Should the guarding officer(s) admit visitors who have not been approved by a supervisor?

Is it required to initiate a Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log if you are the first officer to guard a hospitalized prisoner?

According to General Order 3.38, a misdemeanant requiring hospitalization should be issued a summons if permitted by law and Division policy.

If necessary, the officer and/or the officer’s family shall receive police protection in order to insure their well-being, as determined by the Chief of Police.

During a limited search at a crime scene without a warrant, evidence that is in plain view may be seized and taken as evidence.

If an officer cannot report for assigned guard duty, the sergeant assigned to the officer's unit is responsible for assigning another officer to handle the guard duty.

Who is primarily responsible for the security of a hospitalized prisoner according to General Order 3.38?

What is the purpose of a Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log according to General Order 3.38?

What should officers do if they observe any unusual occurrences or suspicious activity during their guard duty according to General Order 3.38?

What should the first officer(s) at a serious crime scene do regarding potential witnesses?

What should a guarding officer do if they observe any unusual occurrences or suspicious activity during their duty according to General Order 3.38?

Who is responsible for the medical expenses of hospitalized prisoners in custody?

What should be done if a credible threat against a police officer or an officer's family is received?

According to General Order 3.38, what should a Scene Security Officer do if there are any unusual occurrences at the crime scene?

What should the guarding officer(s) do when a prisoner's attorney visits?

According to General Order 3.38, what should the Investigative Personnel do when they arrive at the crime scene?

What should a guarding officer do if they observe any unusual occurrences or suspicious activity during their duty according to General Order 3.38?

According to General Order 3.38, what should a guarding officer do if a visitor refuses to be searched upon entry?

What should be done if a prisoner's attorney visits according to General Order 3.38?

What should the guarding officer(s) do when observing any unusual occurrences or suspicious activity during their duty according to General Order 3.38?