Duties of First Responding Officer in Child Abuse Cases

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According to the law, what is prohibited in the investigation of an alleged sex offense?

Requiring the victim to submit to a polygraph examination (correct)

Asking the victim to provide personal information

Conducting a criminal background check on the victim

Seeking testimony from a witness

What can a victim of a crime do to initiate the filing of charges?

File a complaint with the local police department

Contact a lawyer to file a civil lawsuit

Hire a private investigator to gather evidence

Take their case directly to the magistrate (correct)

What is a potential outcome if the magistrate concurs with the victim's complaint?

A warrant will be issued (correct)

The case will be dismissed

The accused will be arrested immediately

The victim will be charged with making a false report

What is one way to verify the reliability of an informant or witness?

Checking their criminal history Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of filing a criminal complaint that a victim should be aware of?

They will most likely have to testify in court as a witness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of first responding officers in cases of child abuse?

Ensure the safety of the child and seek medical attention if needed Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indicator of potential elder abuse or neglect?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a forensic examination in cases of sexual assault?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who may provide information to law enforcement in cases of child abuse or neglect?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of law enforcement in investigating cases of child abuse or neglect?

To interview victims, witnesses, and suspects to gather relevant information Signup and view all the answers

In what situations may a polygraph be used in cases of sexual assault?

On victims to verify their testimony Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of accreditation in a correctional facility?

To comply with a specific set of standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the sheriff in relation to the jail facility?

To receive into the jail facility all persons committed by the order of the court Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a civil matter and a criminal matter?

A civil matter is a private dispute, while a criminal matter is a public offense Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of a local ordinance?

It applies only within the boundaries of a particular governing body Signup and view all the answers

What is a traffic infraction according to Code section 18.2-8?

A violation of public order Signup and view all the answers

What power do local authorities have according to § 15.2-1425?

To adopt ordinances, resolutions, and motions Signup and view all the answers

Duties of First Responding Officer in Child Abuse Cases

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Questions and Answers

According to the law, what is prohibited in the investigation of an alleged sex offense?

What can a victim of a crime do to initiate the filing of charges?

What is a potential outcome if the magistrate concurs with the victim's complaint?

What is one way to verify the reliability of an informant or witness?

What is a consequence of filing a criminal complaint that a victim should be aware of?

What is the primary responsibility of first responding officers in cases of child abuse?

What is a common indicator of potential elder abuse or neglect?

What is the primary purpose of a forensic examination in cases of sexual assault?

Who may provide information to law enforcement in cases of child abuse or neglect?

What is the role of law enforcement in investigating cases of child abuse or neglect?

In what situations may a polygraph be used in cases of sexual assault?

What is the purpose of accreditation in a correctional facility?

What is the role of the sheriff in relation to the jail facility?

What is the main difference between a civil matter and a criminal matter?

What is the scope of a local ordinance?

What is a traffic infraction according to Code section 18.2-8?

What power do local authorities have according to § 15.2-1425?

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