Podcast
Questions and Answers
Who is authorized to conduct field testing of suspected controlled substances?
Who is authorized to conduct field testing of suspected controlled substances?
- Personnel trained and authorized to perform field testing (correct)
- Any officer present at the scene
- Only the Chief of Police
- Any department personnel
What should be done if a suspected controlled substance cannot be field tested?
What should be done if a suspected controlled substance cannot be field tested?
- Contact the Drug Enforcement Unit for further instructions (correct)
- Leave the substance unattended until further notice
- Dispose of the substance immediately
- Conduct a different testing method on-site
What is the initiating officer required to observe during the field testing process?
What is the initiating officer required to observe during the field testing process?
- The integrity of the recovered substance (correct)
- The officer's own actions during the test
- The reactions of other personnel present
- The field test result without assistance
What is the purpose of annexes in this directive?
What is the purpose of annexes in this directive?
Under what condition should field testing of a substance be executed?
Under what condition should field testing of a substance be executed?
What is the role of the Chief of Police in this directive?
What is the role of the Chief of Police in this directive?
What should department members authorized to perform field testing determine?
What should department members authorized to perform field testing determine?
Who adopted the directive regarding the testing of suspected controlled substances?
Who adopted the directive regarding the testing of suspected controlled substances?
What is the primary criterion for pursuing possession of controlled substance charges?
What is the primary criterion for pursuing possession of controlled substance charges?
Which of the following substances can be field-tested according to the procedural instruction?
Which of the following substances can be field-tested according to the procedural instruction?
What should be done with all recovered controlled substances?
What should be done with all recovered controlled substances?
Which procedure is rescinded by the procedural instruction on possession of controlled substances?
Which procedure is rescinded by the procedural instruction on possession of controlled substances?
What is considered a controlled substance under Missouri Revised Statutes?
What is considered a controlled substance under Missouri Revised Statutes?
Which directive outlines the procedure for recovering substances?
Which directive outlines the procedure for recovering substances?
What is the effective date for the procedural instruction on arrest procedures for possession of controlled substances?
What is the effective date for the procedural instruction on arrest procedures for possession of controlled substances?
What document governs the documentation of substances recovered by the police department?
What document governs the documentation of substances recovered by the police department?
Which substances should not be field tested by personnel other than trained DEU members?
Which substances should not be field tested by personnel other than trained DEU members?
What is the process that must be followed upon a negative field test result?
What is the process that must be followed upon a negative field test result?
What should be done with liquid substances suspected to be controlled substances?
What should be done with liquid substances suspected to be controlled substances?
What is the correct procedure for members recovering synthetic marijuana or other synthetic drugs?
What is the correct procedure for members recovering synthetic marijuana or other synthetic drugs?
Before performing a field test, how should the substance be handled?
Before performing a field test, how should the substance be handled?
Which actions should be taken after recovering a suspected controlled substance?
Which actions should be taken after recovering a suspected controlled substance?
What must the initiating officer request when recovering a suspected controlled substance?
What must the initiating officer request when recovering a suspected controlled substance?
In which situation can the suspect and substance be transported to another location for field testing?
In which situation can the suspect and substance be transported to another location for field testing?
What should be included in the report if a field test was conducted and the result was positive?
What should be included in the report if a field test was conducted and the result was positive?
When should the weight of marijuana be measured directly from its container?
When should the weight of marijuana be measured directly from its container?
Which of the following is NOT a required element when documenting the circumstances for an arrest involving a controlled substance?
Which of the following is NOT a required element when documenting the circumstances for an arrest involving a controlled substance?
What statement should be included in the report if a field test was not conducted?
What statement should be included in the report if a field test was not conducted?
What information needs to be documented regarding the name and rank of the member conducting a field test?
What information needs to be documented regarding the name and rank of the member conducting a field test?
What is the appropriate phrase to state in the report if the substance tests positive for cocaine?
What is the appropriate phrase to state in the report if the substance tests positive for cocaine?
In what situation should substances other than marijuana remain in their original packaging for weighing?
In what situation should substances other than marijuana remain in their original packaging for weighing?
What is the role of digital recordings in the documentation process?
What is the role of digital recordings in the documentation process?
Who is responsible for the final disposition of all investigation arrest cases involving possession of controlled substances?
Who is responsible for the final disposition of all investigation arrest cases involving possession of controlled substances?
What action is taken if a municipal court case involving marijuana has a positive field test result?
What action is taken if a municipal court case involving marijuana has a positive field test result?
What must the city prosecutor determine before a laboratory analysis is requested for trial?
What must the city prosecutor determine before a laboratory analysis is requested for trial?
When a laboratory analysis request is submitted, what specific phraseology must be included?
When a laboratory analysis request is submitted, what specific phraseology must be included?
What happens after laboratory personnel receive a request for evidence analysis?
What happens after laboratory personnel receive a request for evidence analysis?
Who does the Municipal Court Liaison Officer notify once a laboratory analysis is requested?
Who does the Municipal Court Liaison Officer notify once a laboratory analysis is requested?
Which system is used to submit an electronic evidence analysis request?
Which system is used to submit an electronic evidence analysis request?
What is the first step if a laboratory analysis is needed for a trial?
What is the first step if a laboratory analysis is needed for a trial?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Kansas City Police Department: Arrest Procedures - Possession of Controlled Substance
- Officers must follow specific procedures when suspected controlled substances are recovered, as outlined in the Procedural Instruction 13-6.
- A controlled substance is any drug, substance, or immediate precursor listed in Section 195.017 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.
- Possession of controlled substance charges are pursued only after a lawful arrest, search, or seizure.
- All substances will be documented in accordance with the "Tiburon Computer System – Automated Reporting System (ARS) / Records Management System (RMS)" and recovered as outlined in "Recovered Property Procedure".
- Field testing may be performed only on suspected marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, and heroin samples.
- Specialized units (Drug Enforcement, Street Crimes, etc.) may establish procedures for other drug testing kits.
- Designated personnel are trained and authorized to conduct field testing.
- The directive covers various areas of responsibility related to possession of controlled substance charges, including testing, municipal/investigation arrest procedures, and warrant applications.
- Testing of suspected controlled substances should only be performed by trained and authorized personnel.
- If unable to field test, contact the Drug Enforcement Unit for further instructions.
- The initiating officer should observe the field test and ensure the integrity of the substance throughout the process.
- Upon request, authorized department members will:
- Determine if the substance was obtained after a lawful arrest, search, or seizure.
- Visually examine the suspected substance to determine if it appears to be marijuana, methamphetamine, or cocaine/crack, etc.
- Weigh the substance after field testing.
- Perform the appropriate field test, using a small amount of the substance.
- Place the remaining substance and original container in a new container, if removed for weighing.
- Suspected synthetic marijuana and other synthetic drugs will be recovered and submitted to the Regional Criminalistics Division Laboratory for analysis.
- Liquid substances (other than PCP) should be recovered and forwarded to the lab for analysis.
- Officers can utilize the website www.Drugs.com for assistance with identifying prescription drugs.
- After a negative field test result:
- The initiating officer will recover the suspected controlled substance according to established procedures.
- The subject will be released, and any charges will be deferred pending lab analysis of the substance.
- Upon recovery of a suspected controlled substance, the initiating officer will:
- Request an authorized department member to respond for field testing.
- Document the circumstances providing probable cause for the arrest, search, or seizure.
- Include the name, rank, and serial number of the member who conducted the field test.
- Record the name, rank, and serial number of all responding personnel.
- Record the approximate weight of the substance.
- Include the result of the field test, if completed.
- Request laboratory analysis if applicable.
- Detail the disposition of the arrest.
- Report any digital recordings made.
- Cases involving juvenile suspects will be documented in the same manner as with adults.
- The DEU will be contacted, and the Tiburon Automated Reporting System (ARS) report will be titled "Possession of Controlled Substance."
- The DEU will be responsible for the final disposition of all investigation arrest cases for possession of controlled substances except those initiated by the Street Crimes Unit.
- Municipal Court cases involving marijuana with positive field test results will not be analyzed by the lab usually; the city prosecutor will determine if lab analysis is needed for trial.
- Lab analysis requests for marijuana cases in Municipal Court must be submitted electronically through FA Property Connect.
- For cases involving marijuana with a positive field test, lab analysis is needed for trial, and the request should include the detailed phraseology: "Suspected marijuana field tested positive and lab analysis needed for trial on (enter court date)."
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
