Kansas City Police Procedures: Controlled Substance

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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?

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?

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?

To address areas of responsibility related to possession of controlled substances Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition should field testing of a substance be executed?

Only after a lawful arrest, search, or seizure Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Chief of Police in this directive?

To issue the directive and ensure compliance Signup and view all the answers

What should department members authorized to perform field testing determine?

If the substance was obtained after a lawful arrest, search, or seizure Signup and view all the answers

Who adopted the directive regarding the testing of suspected controlled substances?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criterion for pursuing possession of controlled substance charges?

When substances are recovered following a lawful arrest, search, or seizure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances can be field-tested according to the procedural instruction?

Marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with all recovered controlled substances?

They should be documented according to established directives Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure is rescinded by the procedural instruction on possession of controlled substances?

PI 10-8 Arrest Procedures – Possession of Controlled Substance Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a controlled substance under Missouri Revised Statutes?

Any drug, substance, or immediate precursor specified in Section 195.017 Signup and view all the answers

Which directive outlines the procedure for recovering substances?

Recovered Property Procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date for the procedural instruction on arrest procedures for possession of controlled substances?

12-24-13 Signup and view all the answers

What document governs the documentation of substances recovered by the police department?

Tiburon Computer System – Automated Reporting System Signup and view all the answers

Which substances should not be field tested by personnel other than trained DEU members?

PCP Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that must be followed upon a negative field test result?

Release the subject and defer charges until laboratory analysis Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with liquid substances suspected to be controlled substances?

Recover and forward them to the laboratory for analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for members recovering synthetic marijuana or other synthetic drugs?

Submit them to the Regional Criminalistics Division Laboratory for analysis Signup and view all the answers

Before performing a field test, how should the substance be handled?

Only a small amount should be placed in the test vessel Signup and view all the answers

Which actions should be taken after recovering a suspected controlled substance?

Notify DEU personnel from the scene Signup and view all the answers

What must the initiating officer request when recovering a suspected controlled substance?

An authorized department member for field testing Signup and view all the answers

In which situation can the suspect and substance be transported to another location for field testing?

If the suspect is arrested for another charge Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the report if a field test was conducted and the result was positive?

The phrase indicating the recovered substance was field tested and the type of test kit used. Signup and view all the answers

When should the weight of marijuana be measured directly from its container?

If the weight is less than the state's minimum amount for prosecution. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a required element when documenting the circumstances for an arrest involving a controlled substance?

A detailed history of the suspect. Signup and view all the answers

What statement should be included in the report if a field test was not conducted?

The recovered substance was not field tested as instructed by a supervising officer. Signup and view all the answers

What information needs to be documented regarding the name and rank of the member conducting a field test?

The name, rank, and serial number of the member must be included. Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate phrase to state in the report if the substance tests positive for cocaine?

The recovered substance was tested using a Scott Reagent System Test Kit, confirming cocaine was present. Signup and view all the answers

In what situation should substances other than marijuana remain in their original packaging for weighing?

When the weight is above the minimum for prosecution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of digital recordings in the documentation process?

They should be held according to current department procedure. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the final disposition of all investigation arrest cases involving possession of controlled substances?

DEU Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken if a municipal court case involving marijuana has a positive field test result?

The initiating officer must request analysis for trial purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What must the city prosecutor determine before a laboratory analysis is requested for trial?

If laboratory analysis is necessary. Signup and view all the answers

When a laboratory analysis request is submitted, what specific phraseology must be included?

Suspected marijuana field tested positive and lab analysis needed for trial on (enter court date). Signup and view all the answers

What happens after laboratory personnel receive a request for evidence analysis?

They will perform appropriate testing to confirm field test results. Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Municipal Court Liaison Officer notify once a laboratory analysis is requested?

The initiating officer. Signup and view all the answers

Which system is used to submit an electronic evidence analysis request?

FA Property Connect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step if a laboratory analysis is needed for a trial?

The prosecutor requests a continuance. Signup and view all the answers

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)."

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This quiz covers the arrest procedures related to possession of controlled substances as per the Kansas City Police Department's guidelines. Key aspects include the lawful basis for charges, documentation processes, and field testing protocols. Test your knowledge on the policies outlined in Procedural Instruction 13-6 and relevant Missouri statutes.