Special Victims Investigations

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Who is considered a caregiver according to the Standard Operating Procedure?

A neighbor who occasionally babysits the child

A relative of the child (correct)

A stranger who offers help to the child

A teacher at the child's school

What does the Standard Operating Procedure define as a hate crime?

Any act that results in the destruction of religious buildings

Any act that causes mental harm to an individual

Any expression of hostility towards a person or group based on specific characteristics (correct)

Any act of violence against a person or their property

What type of harm does the Standard Operating Procedure consider as child abuse?

Social injury or harm

Mental injury only

Physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm (correct)

Physical injury only

Under what circumstances can an act qualify as a hate crime according to the Standard Operating Procedure?

If it is an expression of hostility towards someone based on race or national origin Signup and view all the answers

How does the Standard Operating Procedure define child abuse?

Any willful or threatened act that results in physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm to the child Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that all faxes received by Communications during a shift were properly delayed or handled by responding LEOs?

The on-duty watch commander Signup and view all the answers

What should LEOs do if children are at home at the time of a domestic or dating violence incident?

Interview the children to determine if they witnessed the incident Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a supervisor or LEO experiences any issues with the Child Abuse Protocol?

Bring the concerns to the Child Abuse Protocol specialist’s attention Signup and view all the answers

Who shall generate a monthly report to check compliance with DCF reporting on caregiver and noncaregiver reports and forward it to the ISB commander?

A detective assigned to the Persons Crimes Unit of the ISB Signup and view all the answers

When will LEOs complete and fax the Rapid Response Team Information Sheet?

Within 24 hours of requesting response from the RRT Signup and view all the answers

What will DCF do if they do not respond within the designated timeframe to a call received by Communications?

The watch commander shall contact DCF Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for attending the Child Abuse Specialist meeting and conducting training for new LEOs regarding the Child Abuse Protocol?

The child abuse specialist Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a child abuse occurs in their jurisdiction?

The LEO shall cease further investigation and notify his/her supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Department employees at all times?

Work in conjunction with Florida State Statute 119.071(2) (h) Signup and view all the answers

Who will investigate all child abuse cases according to the procedures in this directive?

The ISB Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a request to dispatch was not received for an incident involving child abuse?

The watch commander will notify DCF of all incidents where a request to dispatch was not received. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the law enforcement agency that took the initial report if the crime occurred in a different jurisdiction?

They must contact the appropriate jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What action will the Department take when violence, intimidation, threats, or other harassment infringes on citizens’ rights?

Use every necessary resource to identify the perpetrators and arrest them Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of concern and commitment to the community on the part of the City government and the Department?

Giving priority attention to the investigation of hate crimes Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of all Department LEOs in the proper investigation of hate crime incidents?

Proper investigation of hate crime incidents Signup and view all the answers

What should LEOs do if an incident requires an immediate follow up and resources are not available?

Notify ISB supervisor for a detective to respond Signup and view all the answers

What should shift supervisors do in child abuse cases received through citizens?

Assure that the investigation is being actively pursued Signup and view all the answers

What should ISB personnel do in racially, ethnically, religiously, physical disability or advanced age motivated crimes?

Investigate all incidents of racially, ethnically, religiously, physical disability or advanced age motivated crimes Signup and view all the answers

What should LEOs immediately notify the Department of regarding child abuse cases involving caregivers and non-caregivers?

Notify about known and suspected instances of child abuse involving caregivers and non-caregivers Signup and view all the answers

What should shift supervisors do regarding hate crimes?

Respond immediately to hate crime scenes Signup and view all the answers

What should ISB personnel maintain in racially, ethnically, religiously, physical disability or advanced age targeted incidents?

Maintain all reports of racially, ethnically, religiously, physical disability or advanced age targeted incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of LEOs in investigating hate crimes?

Not make a follow-up visit to assure victim(s) that police are doing everything possible Signup and view all the answers

What should the investigating LEO do if the missing juvenile's information needs to be entered into the FCIC/NCIC Computer?

Complete the Teletype Entry Form and enter the information within two hours. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should the Amber Alert Plan be activated?

There is a clear indication of abduction and the juvenile is in immediate danger of serious bodily harm or death. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a preliminary investigation concludes that the child's life is in danger?

Activate the Missing Child Alert. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an endangered missing juvenile is not located?

Notify the on-call ISB supervisor for continued investigation. Signup and view all the answers

When should dental records, if available, be obtained for entry into the NCIC Dental File?

After 30 days if the missing juvenile is not located. Signup and view all the answers

What action should the investigating LEO take when the juvenile is located or returns?

Meet with the juvenile and his/her parent/guardian for a debriefing. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should a public information officer release information about a missing juvenile through traditional media outlets and social media platforms?

When appropriate, a preliminary investigation has concluded that the child’s life is in danger. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by LEOs to communicate pertinent information about a missing juvenile to all on-duty employees?

Send a BOLO via Teletype to appropriate areas and communicate via computer and radio system. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken by LEOs if traditional media outlets and social media platforms are to be used to release information about a missing juvenile?

Create a bulletin for dissemination to police personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should detectives attempt to obtain a biological specimen for DNA analysis?

When an endangered missing juvenile is not located. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken by LEOs if available dental records need to be obtained for entry into the NCIC Dental File?

If an endangered missing juvenile is not located. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should detectives meet with the located or returned juvenile and his/her parent/guardian for a debriefing?

When appropriate, a preliminary investigation has concluded that the child’s life is in danger. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended material for bagging each item of clothing at the crime scene?

Brown paper Signup and view all the answers

In what condition should collected Sexual Battery Examination Collection Kits (SBECKs) be stored?

Within climate-controlled property and evidence storage areas Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting a monthly review of all SBECKs to ensure timely submission to the Biological Processing Lab?

Persons Crimes supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of submitting evidence for testing in sexual battery cases?

To obtain DNA evidence associated with the sexual offense Signup and view all the answers

When does jurisdiction for responding to a non-reporting sexual assault case become an issue?

Jurisdiction is determined by the location of the emergency room Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if Property and Evidence Room employees are unavailable when submitting Sexual Battery Examination Collection Kits (SBECKs) as evidence?

Secure the SBECK in an evidence locker or the refrigerator in the hallway Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure to handle a non-reporting sexual assault case where a Palm Beach County Victim Advocate is involved?

The LEO will complete a civil matter (CVL) report, which will include the victim advocate’s name as the complainant. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a suspect is identified and apprehended in a sexual battery investigation?

Attempt to secure a documented confession through a thorough interrogation. Signup and view all the answers

How should collected SBECKs and other DNA evidence associated with a sexual offense be submitted to the Biological Processing Lab?

Within 30 days after receipt of the evidence or a request to have it tested is made Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there are no Property and Evidence Room employees available when submitting an SBECK as evidence?

Secure in an evidence locker or refrigerator in the hallway leading to Temporary Detention and Processing Facility Signup and view all the answers

Who should conduct a background investigation on a suspect in a sexual battery case?

The investigating LEO using FCIC/NCIC, criminal history files, in-house computer, and other established sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Missing Adult according to the text?

A person 18 years of age or older whose temporary or permanent residence is in this state and is reported as missing to a law enforcement agency. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Non-caregiver' refer to?

Anyone who does not fall into the category of caregiver. Signup and view all the answers

What should the investigating LEO do before returning to service during a sexual battery investigation?

Complete the initial field report containing all information obtained at the scene and provide the victim with a copy of the Florida Sexual Violence Rights and Remedies pamphlet. Signup and view all the answers

When should the detective notify a patrol supervisor during a sexual battery investigation?

After determining whether a sexual battery occurred within their jurisdiction. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken once the detective determines that the victim should be given a SBECK (Sexual Battery Examination Collection Kit)?

Contact Palm Beach County Victim Services to arrange for a sexual assault counselor and sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) from SART to meet at the Butterfly House or the Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts the SBECK (Sexual Battery Examination Collection Kit) during a sexual battery investigation?

The physician and/or nurse present during the examination. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is no crime scene technician at the Butterfly House and/or hospital during a sexual battery investigation?

The detective should bring the SBECK and examination form back to the Department and submit them into evidence. Signup and view all the answers

When should a juvenile be considered as part of a Parental Abduction?

When they are missing and not emancipated and in the company of a non-custodial parent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the sexual assault counselor during a sexual battery investigation?

To assist and support the sexual assault victim. Signup and view all the answers