Criminal Investigations

What type of incidents are considered critical and need to be completed as soon as possible?

When are officers allowed to refer questions related to weapons violations to specific units?

What should responding officers do if they are unable to notify CIB employees about an incident?

How should officers handle missing persons reporting according to the policy?

In what situation can officers email the applicable CIB investigative unit about a high-priority investigation?

Which type of reports should be scanned and emailed if the electronic reporting system is not functioning correctly?

Who is generally responsible for conducting the Preliminary Investigation according to the text?

When does a case get classified as Closed according to the text?

What does it mean when an investigation is labeled as 'Unfounded' based on the text?

Who has functional control and authority over all continuing investigations according to the text?

What does it mean when a case is 'Exceptionally Cleared' based on the text?

'Active cases will be reviewed by a supervisor every 30 days' - What factor may be considered during these reviews?

'Upon receipt of the Incident Reports, the designated sergeant or command officer from each investigative unit will review and evaluate the facts of the case' - What happens next?

'All original reports shall be maintained as a Case File by the OPD Data Unit' - Why is this significant?

'If during the course of the investigation sufficient probable cause is developed to arrest a suspect' - What options does the detective have?

What is a major responsibility of CIB detectives during the follow-up investigation process?

When should CIB employees be notified of serious crimes?

What is one of the sources of information that CIB detectives may use during follow-up investigations?

In what circumstances should the use of Crime Stoppers be considered during a follow-up investigation?

What action should be taken if there is no answer when trying to contact CIB employees?

What is an essential step in preparing for court presentation during a follow-up investigation?

Why should victims be contacted during a follow-up investigation?

Which unit should be primarily contacted for notification regarding an assault incident?

What should detectives do if they need to seek additional information during a follow-up investigation?

What may be necessary to form a positive identification during an investigation?

What is the primary focus of the policy outlined in the text?

According to the definitions provided, what does "Active" status imply about a case?

What is the purpose of the Case Management System mentioned in the text?

Based on the definitions, what does "Cleared by Arrest" status indicate?

What does the term "Disposition" refer to?

What does the text imply about a case that has been assigned a "Closed" status?

What is the primary purpose of the Record Bureau (RB) Number?

Which of the following statements is true regarding detectives' working files?

What should be forwarded to the Data Unit for inclusion in the Case File during an investigation?

When should officers obtain voluntary consent or establish probable cause before transporting witnesses for interviews?

According to the policy, what should be the first step taken by the initial responding officer at a crime scene?

Under what circumstances can a UPB officer conduct a Felony Follow-Up Investigation?

What should a UPB officer do if they disagree with a CIB command officer's decision about whether CIB should handle an investigation?

What is the purpose of implementing an Incident Management System at a crime scene?

If a UPB officer is dispatched to collect evidence from a third party, what should they do with the evidence?

What is the primary responsibility of the first officer who arrives at a crime scene?