Questions and Answers
What specific information is required to be reported by law enforcement agencies in Missouri?
What consequence can occur if a law enforcement agency fails to comply with the data reporting requirement?
What does the Kansas City Missouri Police Department's policy explicitly prohibit?
Which term describes actions based on race, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics rather than legal procedures?
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What is the primary purpose of the written directive from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department?
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What aspect of individual rights does the Kansas City Missouri Police Department pledge to uphold?
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Which reference outlines the requirement for law enforcement data reporting in Missouri?
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In the policy directive, what does bias-based policing primarily relate to?
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What is strictly forbidden in traffic violations, car checks, and searches?
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What standard is required for traffic violations, car checks, and searches by sworn members?
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What should commanders do if they observe patterns indicating potential bias-based policing?
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When is a stop report not required to be completed?
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How often should commanders review stop report data?
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What is required from sworn members using mobile data computers or electronic ticketing devices?
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What is the timeframe for completing training if a pattern of bias is reviewed?
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What must traffic violations be based on to comply with legal authority?
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What must a sworn member do after initiating a vehicle stop in Kansas City, regardless of the outcome?
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When filling out a vehicle stop report, how should race be recorded?
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Which assignment should be used as the default in a vehicle stop report?
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What should a sworn member indicate in the vehicle stop report?
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What option should be selected when a sworn member is on a grant-funded traffic enforcement detail?
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What qualifies a traffic stop as a 'Special Assignment'?
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When should sworn members select the 'No Action' box for the 'Result of Stop' question?
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For the 'Location of Stop' question, what should sworn members base their answer on?
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What is required of sworn members before the end of their tour-of-duty?
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Which of the following would classify a traffic stop under 'General Patrol'?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Stop Report Data Collection
- Missouri law (590.650 RSMo) mandates all law enforcement agencies to report specific vehicle stop information, including operator race.
- Non-compliance may result in withheld state funding.
- The Kansas City Missouri Police Department emphasizes fair treatment and individual rights protection.
Terminology and Definition
- Bias-Based Policing: Refers to police actions based on an individual's race, ethnicity, gender, age, etc., rather than lawful police procedures.
Policy Overview
- Strict prohibition of bias-based policing within the department; commitment to individual rights.
- Traffic enforcement actions must be grounded in reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
- All stops based on inappropriate criteria like race or ethnicity are against policy.
- Commanders are tasked with reviewing stop report data regularly to identify disproportionate patterns.
- Identified patterns may trigger additional training for officers within 90 days.
Reporting Procedures
- All sworn members must complete a vehicle stop report for any initiated stops within Kansas City limits, regardless of outcome.
- Reports must include operator information collected after visual contact, with allowance for multiple applicable responses.
- Specific data points include:
- Beat of occurrence (initial observation location).
- Member assignment status (General Patrol, Dedicated Traffic Enforcement, Special Assignment).
- “No Action” should only be selected if no corrective measures (citation, warning, arrest) were taken.
- Location of stop is determined based on where the officer first signaled to stop the vehicle.
Submission and Compliance
- Sworn members are required to ensure all stop reports are submitted before the end of their duty tour.
- This procedural instruction was adopted on May 28, 2024, and applies to all department members.
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Explore the mandates of Missouri law regarding vehicle stop data collection and the implications of bias-based policing. This quiz covers policy enforcement and the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in ensuring fair treatment. Test your knowledge on the definitions and legal requirements surrounding this crucial topic.
