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What is the main purpose of this policy?
What is the main purpose of this policy?
- To outline the necessary information that should be included in all reports
- To provide guidelines for patrol officers to document their activities (correct)
- To ensure all patrol officers follow the same procedures when completing reports
- To establish a standardized format for all written documentation by patrol officers
What type of information should officers include when completing any written documentation?
What type of information should officers include when completing any written documentation?
- Only the most essential details about the incident
- As little information as possible to keep the report concise
- Any information that may be relevant to the follow-up investigation (correct)
- Current addresses, phone numbers, places of employment, and email addresses of all involved parties
What should officers do when completing an Offense or Incident report?
What should officers do when completing an Offense or Incident report?
- Only provide the complainant with the report number
- Only notify Communications of any identifying information that can be entered into the national computer
- Provide the complainant with the report number and notify Communications of any identifying information that can be entered into the national computer (correct)
- Neither provide the complainant with the report number nor notify Communications of any identifying information
What should officers do with Class C misdemeanor offenses?
What should officers do with Class C misdemeanor offenses?
What is the purpose of properly documenting activity via call types and disposition codes in CAD?
What is the purpose of properly documenting activity via call types and disposition codes in CAD?
What does the policy say about the level of detail required in written documentation?
What does the policy say about the level of detail required in written documentation?
What is the main purpose of the Offense and Incident report requirements outlined in the policy?
What is the main purpose of the Offense and Incident report requirements outlined in the policy?
What is the main responsibility of patrol officers regarding Class C misdemeanor offenses?
What is the main responsibility of patrol officers regarding Class C misdemeanor offenses?
What is the primary goal of Intelligence reports?
What is the primary goal of Intelligence reports?
When completing a separate PROBABLE CAUSE AFFIDAVIT, what type of offenses should officers be primarily concerned with?
When completing a separate PROBABLE CAUSE AFFIDAVIT, what type of offenses should officers be primarily concerned with?
Under what circumstance may an offense or incident report be placed on hold?
Under what circumstance may an offense or incident report be placed on hold?
What is the responsibility of a Sergeant regarding reports to be placed on hold?
What is the responsibility of a Sergeant regarding reports to be placed on hold?
What must officers do before placing a report on hold?
What must officers do before placing a report on hold?
In what situation would an officer complete a Field Interview Report (FI Card)?
In what situation would an officer complete a Field Interview Report (FI Card)?
What should officers do when correcting a report requested by a Supervisor?
What should officers do when correcting a report requested by a Supervisor?
'Unused portions of templates should be deleted from the narrative' refers to which type of reports?
'Unused portions of templates should be deleted from the narrative' refers to which type of reports?
When adding or changing charges against an in-custody defendant, what should the officer do first?
When adding or changing charges against an in-custody defendant, what should the officer do first?
What information must be included in the supplement report when adding or dropping charges?
What information must be included in the supplement report when adding or dropping charges?
If charges have already been filed with the District Attorney's office, where should the officer route the supplement report?
If charges have already been filed with the District Attorney's office, where should the officer route the supplement report?
What action must a Patrol Supervisor take when a disapproved arrest requires releasing a prisoner?
What action must a Patrol Supervisor take when a disapproved arrest requires releasing a prisoner?
What form should be used to record voluntary written statements from suspects?
What form should be used to record voluntary written statements from suspects?
When obtaining oral statements from suspects in the field, what equipment must officers use?
When obtaining oral statements from suspects in the field, what equipment must officers use?
What is the narrow exception to the requirement of electronically recording oral statements?
What is the narrow exception to the requirement of electronically recording oral statements?
How should juvenile statements be obtained, according to the policy?
How should juvenile statements be obtained, according to the policy?
What is the responsibility of officers when submitting a latent fingerprint card for analysis?
What is the responsibility of officers when submitting a latent fingerprint card for analysis?
What is NOT a responsibility of a Watch Commander?
What is NOT a responsibility of a Watch Commander?
Under what circumstances may patrol officers process crime scenes for latent fingerprint evidence?
Under what circumstances may patrol officers process crime scenes for latent fingerprint evidence?
What is an officer's responsibility regarding the personal protective equipment (PPE) when approaching a crime scene?
What is an officer's responsibility regarding the personal protective equipment (PPE) when approaching a crime scene?
When are officers permitted to move or touch a dead body at a crime scene?
When are officers permitted to move or touch a dead body at a crime scene?
What should officers do when restocking their latent print kit?
What should officers do when restocking their latent print kit?
In which cases should Patrol Training Officers (PTOs) respond to a crime scene?
In which cases should Patrol Training Officers (PTOs) respond to a crime scene?
What action should officers take before contacting a Crime Scene Officer for replacement items from their print kit?
What action should officers take before contacting a Crime Scene Officer for replacement items from their print kit?
According to the policy, how long does a Watch Commander have to ensure arrest reports are corrected and forwarded to the Records Section?
According to the policy, how long does a Watch Commander have to ensure arrest reports are corrected and forwarded to the Records Section?
What is required when dismissing charges against a defendant who is in custody at the Dallas County Jail or another agency?
What is required when dismissing charges against a defendant who is in custody at the Dallas County Jail or another agency?
If a defendant has been arraigned and entered a plea of Guilty to on-view Class C misdemeanor charges in Irving, what must be done according to policy?
If a defendant has been arraigned and entered a plea of Guilty to on-view Class C misdemeanor charges in Irving, what must be done according to policy?
What must an officer provide to a complainant when referring them to the City Attorney's office for prosecution of a Class C misdemeanor?
What must an officer provide to a complainant when referring them to the City Attorney's office for prosecution of a Class C misdemeanor?
If charges have been filed with the Dallas County District Attorney's office and need to be dismissed, what additional documentation is required according to policy?
If charges have been filed with the Dallas County District Attorney's office and need to be dismissed, what additional documentation is required according to policy?
According to the policy, what must a Watch Commander do when reviewing arrest and offense reports?
According to the policy, what must a Watch Commander do when reviewing arrest and offense reports?
What step is required when dismissing charges against a defendant in custody at another agency, in addition to sending a teletype?
What step is required when dismissing charges against a defendant in custody at another agency, in addition to sending a teletype?
If a defendant has been arraigned and entered a plea of Not Guilty to on-view Class C misdemeanor charges, what must an officer do to dismiss the charges?
If a defendant has been arraigned and entered a plea of Not Guilty to on-view Class C misdemeanor charges, what must an officer do to dismiss the charges?
