PI 13-6 Arrest Procedures Possession of Controlled Substance

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What action will DEU personnel take upon receipt of the laboratory report for arrest cases involving controlled substances?

Notify the Division Commander for further instructions

Dispose of the case immediately

Take appropriate action for case disposition (correct)

Send the report to the Regional Criminalistics Division Laboratory

In cases where marijuana has a positive field test result, who determines if laboratory analysis is needed for trial?

Street Crimes Unit

Division Commander

Municipal Court Liaison Officer (correct)

Regional Criminalistics Division Laboratory

How is the request for laboratory analysis communicated to the Regional Criminalistics Division Laboratory?

By submitting an electronic evidence analysis request via FA Property Connect (correct)

Via phone call from the prosecutor

Through a direct request to the laboratory

By sending a letter to the Laboratory Director

Which department is responsible for the final disposition of all investigation arrest cases involving controlled substances except those initiated by the Street Crimes Unit?

Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the city prosecutor requests laboratory analysis for trial purposes?

Request a continuance and notify the Municipal Court Liaison Officer Signup and view all the answers

How can the initiating officer access FA Property Connect for submitting an electronic evidence analysis request?

Through the laboratory's internal webpage Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken regarding liquid substances suspected to be controlled substances?

Recover and forward them to the Regional Criminalistics Division Laboratory for analysis Signup and view all the answers

How should an officer handle a negative field test result?

Recover the suspected substance and defer charges pending laboratory analysis Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do upon recovery of a suspected controlled substance for field testing?

Request an authorized department member for field testing Signup and view all the answers

When transporting a suspect and substance for field testing, what alternative location can be used?

Authorized detention unit or location of an authorized tester Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer ensure before performing a field test on a recovered substance?

That the substance was recovered lawfully after an arrest, search, or seizure Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a substance is unable to be field tested?

Contact DEU for further instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of DEU personnel in cases involving laboratory confirmation?

Process federal or state warrant applications for any suspected controlled substance. Signup and view all the answers

When will DEU personnel evaluate a case involving a controlled substance that tested negative in a field test?

If the substance met the minimum amount required for state prosecution. Signup and view all the answers

What type of report needs to be included along with other necessary forms as per the directive?

Progressive Investigation report Signup and view all the answers

Who will process federal or state warrant applications for cases submitted by Narcotics and Vice Division personnel?

DEU personnel Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances will DEU personnel determine whether additional charges should be pursued?

If a controlled substance meets the minimum amount for state prosecution Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Narcotics and Vice Division personnel in relation to federal or state warrant applications?

Submit applications for cases submitted by their division Signup and view all the answers