Crime Scene Preservation

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

A supervisor

The officer threatened

The officer guarding the threatened officer (correct)

The primary investigator

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

8 hours

4 hours (correct)

6 hours

2 hours

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

The officer guarding the hospitalized prisoner

The primary investigator

A Sergeant (correct)

The officer guarding the crime scene

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

Record the information on the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log and deny admittance Signup and view all the answers

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

15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

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

Report and log it on the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log Signup and view all the answers

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

The Division Signup and view all the answers

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

The sergeant should assign another officer Signup and view all the answers

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

When circumstances warrant Signup and view all the answers

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

An Incident Report should be completed Signup and view all the answers

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

Take a position in which to observe the prisoner without overhearing the conversation Signup and view all the answers

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

Initiate a Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log Signup and view all the answers

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

Report and log it, and notify the primary investigator Signup and view all the answers

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

Take control of the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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.

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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.

False Signup and view all the answers

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

The guarding officer Signup and view all the answers

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

To record all persons who enter a secured area Signup and view all the answers

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

Report it to a supervisor or the primary investigator Signup and view all the answers

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

Isolate them from one another Signup and view all the answers

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

Report it to a supervisor immediately Signup and view all the answers

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

The Division Signup and view all the answers

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

Complete an Incident Report Signup and view all the answers

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

Report and log them, and notify the primary investigator Signup and view all the answers

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

Take a position in which to observe the prisoner without overhearing the conversation Signup and view all the answers

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

Take control of the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

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

Report and log them, and notify the primary investigator Signup and view all the answers

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

Deny admittance and record the incident on the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log Signup and view all the answers

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

The fifteen-minute visitation time limit does not apply to the prisoner's attorney Signup and view all the answers

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

Log all unusual occurrences or suspicious activity and report it to the investigator Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

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?

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