Forensic Firearm Analysis

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What information must deputies indicate when entering the courthouse?

Their name, CCN, destination, and visit's purpose (correct)

Only their name and CCN

Their badge number and official business

Their firearms license and reason for visit

What is required of non-uniformed plain clothes deputies when inside the courthouse?

They are prohibited from bringing firearms inside

They must conceal their firearms from public view (correct)

They must visibly display their firearms

They must store their firearms in a locker

Who is prohibited from bringing firearms or other weapons into Internal Affairs office spaces?

Civilians, employees from other jurisdictions, and BSO employees (correct)

All individuals, regardless of jurisdiction or employment

Only BSO employees

Only civilians

What must BSO employees do with their firearms or other weapons before entering Internal Affairs office spaces?

Secure them before entering Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the weapons locker key in Internal Affairs?

It is kept by an Internal Affairs supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When are firearms and/or other weapons returned to the BSO employee?

Upon conclusion of the applicable Internal Affairs matter Signup and view all the answers

What areas are considered Internal Affairs office spaces?

All designated work areas, including waiting and reception areas Signup and view all the answers

When was the policy regarding firearms and other weapons in Internal Affairs reviewed?

03/14/2022 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gunshot residues, gunpowder pattern, and shot dispersion testing?

To determine the distance of a weapon to a target Signup and view all the answers

What is required of a deputy sheriff prior to the return of a seized weapon?

To agree to the terms of the firearm's return Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Deputy Sheriff's Request For The Return of Firearm While Matter Pending' form?

To request the return of a seized weapon Signup and view all the answers

Who must sign the 'Deputy Sheriff's Request For The Return of Firearm While Matter Pending' form?

The Firearms Examiner, the Criminal Investigations Captain, the Assistant State Attorney, and the FDLE Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of willful noncompliance with the terms of the firearm's return?

Criminal charges and administrative proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting the serial number of a firearm?

To track the ownership of the firearm Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Evidence Unit in the return of a seized weapon?

To deliver the completed/signed form to obtain the firearm Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of Florida State Statutes 925.11 and 925.12 in the context of firearm handling?

They relate to post-sentencing DNA testing of physical evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in carrying a firearm as a deputy?

Select the firearm from a BSO-approved list Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited on firearms authorized for carry-on or off-duty?

Altering the firearm's manufacturer's specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 55-gallon, sand-filled, firearm-clearing barrels?

To prevent accidental discharges Signup and view all the answers

What is required of deputies when handling firearms?

To keep the firearm clean, secured, and in good working order Signup and view all the answers

Where should firearm-clearing barrels be placed?

Against exterior concrete or cinder-block walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for deputies storing firearms at home?

To comply with all federal, state, and local laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Training Division in relation to firearms?

To approve firearms for carry-on or off-duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for loading or unloading firearms for inspection or other purposes?

To use a designated firearm-clearing barrel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Firearm Procedures

Documentation of serial numbers is required for seized weapons.
Firearm is photographed and documented before being returned to the deputy.

Deputy Sheriff's Responsibilities

Deputy agrees not to destroy, manipulate, sell, lend, or dispose of the firearm until the investigation is closed.
Deputy agrees to surrender the firearm to the investigating agency upon request.
Deputy must understand and comply with Florida State Statutes 925.11 and 925.12 regarding post-sentencing DNA testing.

Return of Firearm

Deputy must complete and sign the "Deputy Sheriff's Request For The Return of Firearm While Matter Pending" form (BSO RP#24A).
Form requires approval signatures from:
- Firearms Examiner
- Criminal Investigations Captain
- Assistant State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit Court
- FDLE
Completed form is delivered to the Evidence Unit to obtain the firearm.

Courthouse Security

Non-uniformed and/or plain clothes deputies must ensure their firearms are securely encased and concealed from public view when inside the courthouse or its satellites.

Firearms in Internal Affairs

Civilians are prohibited from bringing firearms into Internal Affairs office spaces.
Non-BSO employees and BSO employees (complainants, witnesses, or subjects of an investigation) are prohibited from bringing firearms into Internal Affairs office spaces, except for those with assigned duties.
BSO employees who possess firearms for assigned duties must secure them before entering Internal Affairs office spaces.
If unable to secure firearms, they will surrender them to an Internal Affairs supervisor.

Internal Affairs Office Spaces

Includes designated work areas, waiting and reception areas.
Internal Affairs supervisor will secure surrendered firearms and return them to the employee upon conclusion of the applicable Internal Affairs matter.

Firearm Requirements

Select firearm from a BSO-approved list available in the Training Division.
Qualify with the firearm.
Carry the firearm in a BSO-approved holster.
Conceal the firearm.
Carry BSO badge and ID Card.

Trigger Shoes and Accessories

Prohibited on firearms.

Altering Firearms

Firearms authorized for carry-on or off-duty will not be altered outside of the manufacturer's specifications.

Firearm Care

Deputies must keep their firearm clean, secured, and in good working order.
Deputies should not use or handle firearms in a careless or imprudent way.
Deputies will only use BSO-approved firearms as originally designed by the manufacturer.

Keeping Firearm at Home

Deputies must comply with all federal, state, and local laws on the storage of firearms at home.

Loading/Unloading Firearm

55-gallon, sand-filled, firearm-clearing barrels, or other BSO-approved clearing barrels are placed at designated locations.
Firearm-clearing barrels are placed against exterior concrete or cinder-block walls to prevent penetration by projectiles.
Deputies must use designated firearm-clearing barrels when loading or unloading their firearm for inspection or other purposes.

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This quiz covers the procedures for analyzing firearm evidence, including gunshot residues, gunpowder patterns, and shot dispersion testing to determine the distance of a weapon to a target. It also includes documentation of serial numbers and photography of seized firearms.