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What is the effective date of the Apopka Police Department Procedural General Orders related to child abuse investigations?
What is the effective date of the Apopka Police Department Procedural General Orders related to child abuse investigations?
According to the policy, when responding to initial reports of child abuse, what is the first thing members are required to do at the scene?
According to the policy, when responding to initial reports of child abuse, what is the first thing members are required to do at the scene?
What does F.S. 787.03 related to in the text?
What does F.S. 787.03 related to in the text?
In child abuse investigations, what should the first member at the scene do if necessary?
In child abuse investigations, what should the first member at the scene do if necessary?
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What is the main purpose of the mentioned policy in Apopka Police Department General Orders?
What is the main purpose of the mentioned policy in Apopka Police Department General Orders?
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What does F.S. 39.401 refer to in the text?
What does F.S. 39.401 refer to in the text?
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What is the purpose of the exclusive telephone number provided for law enforcement?
What is the purpose of the exclusive telephone number provided for law enforcement?
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What should a member do if immediate DCF response is deemed necessary?
What should a member do if immediate DCF response is deemed necessary?
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When should a member notify a detective about a child abuse case?
When should a member notify a detective about a child abuse case?
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Why should a member document actions taken when reporting child abuse?
Why should a member document actions taken when reporting child abuse?
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What should be done after a reasonable amount of time with no response from DCF?
What should be done after a reasonable amount of time with no response from DCF?
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When should photographs of an abused child be taken according to the guidelines?
When should photographs of an abused child be taken according to the guidelines?
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What should a supervisor do once on the scene of a child abuse incident?
What should a supervisor do once on the scene of a child abuse incident?
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What is required in terms of evidence collection during child abuse investigations?
What is required in terms of evidence collection during child abuse investigations?
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What action may a member take if a person continues to resist a DCF agent's efforts to take custody of a child?
What action may a member take if a person continues to resist a DCF agent's efforts to take custody of a child?
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What is required for the DCF agent to establish custodial authority according to the text?
What is required for the DCF agent to establish custodial authority according to the text?
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When may a member charge a violation of Section 787.04(3), F.S.?
When may a member charge a violation of Section 787.04(3), F.S.?
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What must the DCF agent's statement include when establishing custodial authority?
What must the DCF agent's statement include when establishing custodial authority?
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What is the primary responsibility of the records clerk upon receiving a request for investigation from DCF at Apopka P.D.?
What is the primary responsibility of the records clerk upon receiving a request for investigation from DCF at Apopka P.D.?
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What action should the member take when DCF sends a request for investigation to Apopka P.D.?
What action should the member take when DCF sends a request for investigation to Apopka P.D.?
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Why is it important for the DCF agent to provide details supporting their position in the sworn statement?
Why is it important for the DCF agent to provide details supporting their position in the sworn statement?
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What should the records clerk do after highlighting the address and narrative?
What should the records clerk do after highlighting the address and narrative?
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What is the correct procedure for the investigating member after completing the full investigation?
What is the correct procedure for the investigating member after completing the full investigation?
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Under what circumstances can a member end their tour of duty without completing the report?
Under what circumstances can a member end their tour of duty without completing the report?
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Who is responsible for assigning an officer to conduct an investigation?
Who is responsible for assigning an officer to conduct an investigation?
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What action should be taken if a member cannot complete the investigation prior to ending their tour of duty?
What action should be taken if a member cannot complete the investigation prior to ending their tour of duty?
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What does the records clerk do after receiving the completed report?
What does the records clerk do after receiving the completed report?
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Who is responsible for passing the investigation to the next supervisor if needed?
Who is responsible for passing the investigation to the next supervisor if needed?
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What should the investigating member do after completing and returning the investigation documentation to records?
What should the investigating member do after completing and returning the investigation documentation to records?
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Who issues the directive at the end of the text?
Who issues the directive at the end of the text?
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What is one of the circumstances under which a DCF agent or law enforcement officer may take a child into custody according to section 39.401 F.S.?
What is one of the circumstances under which a DCF agent or law enforcement officer may take a child into custody according to section 39.401 F.S.?
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Under what conditions can a person face a third degree felony charge according to section 787.04 (3), F.S.?
Under what conditions can a person face a third degree felony charge according to section 787.04 (3), F.S.?
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What is one of the situations where DCF agents do not need a court order to take custody of a child?
What is one of the situations where DCF agents do not need a court order to take custody of a child?
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What action does a law enforcement officer have when assisting a DCF agent in taking custody of a child when resisted?
What action does a law enforcement officer have when assisting a DCF agent in taking custody of a child when resisted?
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What must be true for a child to be taken into custody by a DCF agent according to section 39.401 F.S.?
What must be true for a child to be taken into custody by a DCF agent according to section 39.401 F.S.?
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In what situation would concealing the location of a minor become a third degree felony offense?
In what situation would concealing the location of a minor become a third degree felony offense?
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What role does a law enforcement officer play if called to assist a DCF agent in taking custody of a child?
What role does a law enforcement officer play if called to assist a DCF agent in taking custody of a child?
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Under what circumstances does a person face charges for concealing the location of a minor during a dependency proceeding?
Under what circumstances does a person face charges for concealing the location of a minor during a dependency proceeding?
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