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What is the procedure for investigating crimes committed on Hillsborough County owned property?
What is the procedure for investigating crimes committed on Hillsborough County owned property?
What happens to reports of offenses occurring on Hillsborough County owned property?
What happens to reports of offenses occurring on Hillsborough County owned property?
How are juvenile runaways from private homes and/or foster homes handled?
How are juvenile runaways from private homes and/or foster homes handled?
Under what circumstances will a deputy be dispatched to a runaway incident concerning juveniles?
Under what circumstances will a deputy be dispatched to a runaway incident concerning juveniles?
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What happens if a deputy is not dispatched to a runaway incident?
What happens if a deputy is not dispatched to a runaway incident?
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Which hospital is handled by District V personnel?
Which hospital is handled by District V personnel?
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Under what circumstances will the deputy working the zone where the crime occurred be dispatched to the hospital?
Under what circumstances will the deputy working the zone where the crime occurred be dispatched to the hospital?
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Which facility will a deputy be dispatched to only if the child is under the age of 12, mentally ill, or foul play is suspected?
Which facility will a deputy be dispatched to only if the child is under the age of 12, mentally ill, or foul play is suspected?
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When making a forced entry into a structure, what should deputies do?
When making a forced entry into a structure, what should deputies do?
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What is the primary purpose of notifying the Elderly Referral Hotline?
What is the primary purpose of notifying the Elderly Referral Hotline?
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What is the penalty for a minor who commits a first offense of sexting?
What is the penalty for a minor who commits a first offense of sexting?
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What is the exception to a minor violating the sexting statute?
What is the exception to a minor violating the sexting statute?
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When should a search warrant be issued for a sexting incident?
When should a search warrant be issued for a sexting incident?
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What should be completed for a first offense of sexting?
What should be completed for a first offense of sexting?
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What should be done when a search warrant is needed for a sexting investigation?
What should be done when a search warrant is needed for a sexting investigation?
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What should deputies do when responding to a harassing phone call incident?
What should deputies do when responding to a harassing phone call incident?
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When should a deputy remain at the scene of a death investigation?
When should a deputy remain at the scene of a death investigation?
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What is a primary or attending physician death as defined by Florida Statute 382.011?
What is a primary or attending physician death as defined by Florida Statute 382.011?
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Who has concurrent jurisdiction at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital?
Who has concurrent jurisdiction at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital?
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Under what circumstances may a deputy be authorized to hold a report for completion the next day?
Under what circumstances may a deputy be authorized to hold a report for completion the next day?
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When must an offense report be originated for a fire investigation?
When must an offense report be originated for a fire investigation?
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What is required for reporting of drive-off thefts of gasoline?
What is required for reporting of drive-off thefts of gasoline?
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When should a deputy initiate an incident report for a medical emergency?
When should a deputy initiate an incident report for a medical emergency?
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What should a deputy do when responding to a school-based threat?
What should a deputy do when responding to a school-based threat?
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What should a deputy do when responding to a suspicious mail call?
What should a deputy do when responding to a suspicious mail call?
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Who should be listed as a subject entity in a General Offense Report?
Who should be listed as a subject entity in a General Offense Report?
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A deputy will always be dispatched to a death involving a patient under hospice care.
A deputy will always be dispatched to a death involving a patient under hospice care.
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The FBI has concurrent jurisdiction at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital.
The FBI has concurrent jurisdiction at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital.
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An offense report shall be originated for all fires determined to be accidental.
An offense report shall be originated for all fires determined to be accidental.
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Deputies shall notify the Elderly Referral Hotline only if the elderly person is in immediate danger.
Deputies shall notify the Elderly Referral Hotline only if the elderly person is in immediate danger.
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A report of a drive-off theft of gasoline can be made over the phone.
A report of a drive-off theft of gasoline can be made over the phone.
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A deputy should initiate an incident report for all accidental injuries to a child 10 years of age or younger.
A deputy should initiate an incident report for all accidental injuries to a child 10 years of age or younger.
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When making a forced entry into a structure, deputies will contact the complainant and advise what was discovered.
When making a forced entry into a structure, deputies will contact the complainant and advise what was discovered.
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A deputy should remain at the scene of a death investigation until the decedent is removed by the Medical Examiner's Office personnel, even if jurisdiction is declined.
A deputy should remain at the scene of a death investigation until the decedent is removed by the Medical Examiner's Office personnel, even if jurisdiction is declined.
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A deputy will respond to investigate an incident if a domestic relationship exists or there is an injunction in effect.
A deputy will respond to investigate an incident if a domestic relationship exists or there is an injunction in effect.
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A minor who violates the sexting statute commits a felony for the first offense.
A minor who violates the sexting statute commits a felony for the first offense.
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A deputy can make a recommendation for a specific funeral home to the complainant.
A deputy can make a recommendation for a specific funeral home to the complainant.
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The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over violations of local or state laws at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital.
The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over violations of local or state laws at the James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital.
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A search warrant will only be issued if this is a misdemeanor investigation.
A search warrant will only be issued if this is a misdemeanor investigation.
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A deputy may hold a report for completion the next day if the report is of a serious nature.
A deputy may hold a report for completion the next day if the report is of a serious nature.
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For a first offense of sexting, a CRA should be completed.
For a first offense of sexting, a CRA should be completed.
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A deputy should initiate an incident report for all medical emergencies.
A deputy should initiate an incident report for all medical emergencies.
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A deputy will only initiate an offense report if the complainant insists.
A deputy will only initiate an offense report if the complainant insists.
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A deputy will always remain at the scene of an incident until the report is completed.
A deputy will always remain at the scene of an incident until the report is completed.
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Hillsborough County owned property located in the City of Plant City will be investigated by the City of Plant City Police Department.
Hillsborough County owned property located in the City of Plant City will be investigated by the City of Plant City Police Department.
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A deputy will be dispatched to all juvenile runaway incidents from the Children's Home.
A deputy will be dispatched to all juvenile runaway incidents from the Children's Home.
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Tampa General Hospital will be handled by District III personnel.
Tampa General Hospital will be handled by District III personnel.
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A deputy will be dispatched to a hospital only if the crime occurred in their zone.
A deputy will be dispatched to a hospital only if the crime occurred in their zone.
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All juvenile runaways from the Children's Home will be referred to a DPS community service aide.
All juvenile runaways from the Children's Home will be referred to a DPS community service aide.
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A deputy will be dispatched to the Lake Magdalene Juvenile Home for all runaway incidents.
A deputy will be dispatched to the Lake Magdalene Juvenile Home for all runaway incidents.
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Supervisors will route a copy of the report to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigative purposes.
Supervisors will route a copy of the report to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigative purposes.
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The Records Transcription Unit (RTU) will generate a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) for all juvenile runaway incidents.
The Records Transcription Unit (RTU) will generate a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) for all juvenile runaway incidents.
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Study Notes
Hillsborough County Owned Property
- Crimes committed on county-owned property will be investigated by the Sheriff's Office, regardless of location.
- Supervisors will route a copy of the report to the appropriate law enforcement agency for information purposes only.
Juvenile Runaways
- Runaways from Children's Home, Haven Poe Runaway Center, Lake Magdalene Juvenile Home, Joshua House, and Gates Program will be handled according to the following:
- Juveniles 12 years or older and deemed habitual runaways (third time reported within 365 days) may be referred to a DPS community service aide.
- Deputies will be dispatched for runaways under 12 years, mentally ill, or suspected foul play.
- Deputies will not be dispatched for runaways from private homes and/or foster homes unless the child is under 12, mentally ill, or suspected foul play.
Hospitals
- Tampa General Hospital will be handled by District V personnel.
- St. Joseph's Main Hospital will be handled by District III personnel.
- If the investigation involves a major crime or requires locating a crime scene, the deputy working the zone where the crime occurred will be dispatched to the hospital, regardless of location.
Natural Death Investigations
- The Medical Examiner's Office (MEO) will be notified by the investigating deputy at the scene on all death investigations.
- If the MEO accepts jurisdiction, the deputy will remain at the scene until the decedent is removed.
- If the MEO declines jurisdiction, the deputy will offer to assist with funeral home notification but will not make a recommendation.
James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital
- The Sheriff's Office and the FBI have concurrent jurisdiction at this facility.
- The FBI will investigate violations, such as theft or destruction of government property.
- The Sheriff's Office will investigate violations of local or state laws (misdemeanor and felony).
- The Sheriff's Office may enforce traffic laws on hospital property.
Patrol Procedures
- Patrol supervisors will not hold calls for service for the next shift.
- Patrol deputies will answer calls for service until the end of their tour of duty.
- Patrol supervisors may authorize deputies to hold a report for completion the following day if the report is minor in nature.
Arson/Fire Investigations
- Deputies will be dispatched to fire scenes if requested by the fire department for traffic/crowd control or if certain criteria are met.
- An offense report will be originated on fires resulting in death or serious injury, intentionally caused fires, or fires with suspicious or undetermined causes.
Gas Thefts
- Every "self-service" gasoline pump must display an easily readable sign advising customers that pre-payment is required.
- Reports of drive-off thefts of gasoline will be made in person at the Sheriff's Office or one of its community stations, with evidence and a signed statement from the establishment.
Medical Emergency
- Deputies will initiate an incident report for all accidental injuries to children 5 years or younger and the deployment of Narcan or an AED.
School-Based Threats
- Deputies will assist school security and contact the General Offense Section for a search warrant.
Suspicious Mail
- Deputies will call the Bomb Team and Hazmat for suspicious mail.
Elderly Affairs
- Deputies will complete a General Offense Report and list the elderly person as a subject entity if they suffer from physical or mental incapacitations that restrict their ability to perform normal activities of daily living.
- Deputies will notify the Elderly Referral Hotline and document the notification in the General Offense Report.
Welfare Checks
- Deputies will make entry into a structure through the rear if possible, to minimize damage.
- If forced entry is made, deputies will contact the complainant and advise what was discovered.
- If forced entry is made, deputies will initiate an offense report in accordance with GEN SOP 900.00.
Harassing Phone Calls
- Deputies will respond to investigate incidents if a domestic relationship exists or there is an injunction in effect, or if the call reflects a threat to do bodily injury and/or death to a complainant.
Sexting
- Sexting involves a minor knowingly using a device to transmit or distribute a photograph or video of nudity, harmful to minors.
- A minor does not violate this statute if they did not solicit the photograph or video, took reasonable steps to report it, and did not transmit or distribute it to a third party.
- The search warrant will only be issued if it is a felony investigation.
- Deputies will interview witnesses, obtain written statements, and originate an offense report.
- For a first offense, a civil citation will be completed and forwarded to the Juvenile Probation Department.
Hillsborough County Owned Property
- Crimes committed on county-owned property will be investigated by the Sheriff's Office, regardless of location.
- Supervisors will route a copy of the report to the appropriate law enforcement agency for information purposes only.
Juvenile Runaways
- Runaways from Children's Home, Haven Poe Runaway Center, Lake Magdalene Juvenile Home, Joshua House, and Gates Program will be handled according to the following:
- Juveniles 12 years or older and deemed habitual runaways (third time reported within 365 days) may be referred to a DPS community service aide.
- Deputies will be dispatched for runaways under 12 years, mentally ill, or suspected foul play.
- Deputies will not be dispatched for runaways from private homes and/or foster homes unless the child is under 12, mentally ill, or suspected foul play.
Hospitals
- Tampa General Hospital will be handled by District V personnel.
- St. Joseph's Main Hospital will be handled by District III personnel.
- If the investigation involves a major crime or requires locating a crime scene, the deputy working the zone where the crime occurred will be dispatched to the hospital, regardless of location.
Natural Death Investigations
- The Medical Examiner's Office (MEO) will be notified by the investigating deputy at the scene on all death investigations.
- If the MEO accepts jurisdiction, the deputy will remain at the scene until the decedent is removed.
- If the MEO declines jurisdiction, the deputy will offer to assist with funeral home notification but will not make a recommendation.
James A. Haley Veteran's Hospital
- The Sheriff's Office and the FBI have concurrent jurisdiction at this facility.
- The FBI will investigate violations, such as theft or destruction of government property.
- The Sheriff's Office will investigate violations of local or state laws (misdemeanor and felony).
- The Sheriff's Office may enforce traffic laws on hospital property.
Patrol Procedures
- Patrol supervisors will not hold calls for service for the next shift.
- Patrol deputies will answer calls for service until the end of their tour of duty.
- Patrol supervisors may authorize deputies to hold a report for completion the following day if the report is minor in nature.
Arson/Fire Investigations
- Deputies will be dispatched to fire scenes if requested by the fire department for traffic/crowd control or if certain criteria are met.
- An offense report will be originated on fires resulting in death or serious injury, intentionally caused fires, or fires with suspicious or undetermined causes.
Gas Thefts
- Every "self-service" gasoline pump must display an easily readable sign advising customers that pre-payment is required.
- Reports of drive-off thefts of gasoline will be made in person at the Sheriff's Office or one of its community stations, with evidence and a signed statement from the establishment.
Medical Emergency
- Deputies will initiate an incident report for all accidental injuries to children 5 years or younger and the deployment of Narcan or an AED.
School-Based Threats
- Deputies will assist school security and contact the General Offense Section for a search warrant.
Suspicious Mail
- Deputies will call the Bomb Team and Hazmat for suspicious mail.
Elderly Affairs
- Deputies will complete a General Offense Report and list the elderly person as a subject entity if they suffer from physical or mental incapacitations that restrict their ability to perform normal activities of daily living.
- Deputies will notify the Elderly Referral Hotline and document the notification in the General Offense Report.
Welfare Checks
- Deputies will make entry into a structure through the rear if possible, to minimize damage.
- If forced entry is made, deputies will contact the complainant and advise what was discovered.
- If forced entry is made, deputies will initiate an offense report in accordance with GEN SOP 900.00.
Harassing Phone Calls
- Deputies will respond to investigate incidents if a domestic relationship exists or there is an injunction in effect, or if the call reflects a threat to do bodily injury and/or death to a complainant.
Sexting
- Sexting involves a minor knowingly using a device to transmit or distribute a photograph or video of nudity, harmful to minors.
- A minor does not violate this statute if they did not solicit the photograph or video, took reasonable steps to report it, and did not transmit or distribute it to a third party.
- The search warrant will only be issued if it is a felony investigation.
- Deputies will interview witnesses, obtain written statements, and originate an offense report.
- For a first offense, a civil citation will be completed and forwarded to the Juvenile Probation Department.
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Learn about the procedures and guidelines for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, including protocols for crimes committed on county-owned property and handling juvenile runaways.
