Law Enforcement Procedures

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According to the text, what is the purpose of this Notice?

To provide basic investigative techniques for ghost gun preliminary investigations
To increase the number of ghost gun investigations
To reduce the number of ghost guns impacting the City
To establish a uniform method for handling ghost gun investigations (correct)

Based on the text, what is a ghost gun?

A firearm made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
A firearm without any identifying serial numbers (correct)
A firearm that has undergone DNA or fingerprint analysis
A firearm used in the commission of violent crimes

According to the text, why are ghost gun investigations a high priority?

Due to the decrease in violent crimes
Due to the decrease in ghost guns in circulation
Due to the Department of Justice (DOJ) approval and background check process
Due to the sharp rise in homicides and handgun-related crimes nationally (correct)

Which of the following criteria must be met for a firearm to be considered a 'ghost gun' according to the text?

The firearm must be homemade from an unfinished frame or receiver (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate charge for a firearm with an obliterated serial number according to the text?

Section 22910 of the California Penal Code (PC) - Altered or Obliterated Serial Number (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in all ghost gun investigations according to the text?

Safety of the officers, investigators, and the public (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of a pistol with a threaded barrel according to the text?

Assault pistol (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of unfinished/non-serialized frames and receivers?

They are made from forging, casting, extruding, molding, or machining (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the watch commander in instances where an officer has encountered a ghost gun manufacturing/trafficking location?

Ensure the established protocols are followed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of filament is commonly used in 3D printers for ghost guns?

PLA (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Glock Switch do?

Replaces the back plate on a Glock pistol (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of a ghost gun based on the text?

A firearm that is generally home-made from a piece of polymer plastic or metal that needs minor modifications to make it an operable firearm. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the booking charge for possessing a loaded and unregistered firearm in a public place?

25850 (a)(4) PC (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a misdemeanor offense related to ghost gun manufacturing?

30605 (a) PC (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who should officers contact during business hours to conduct further interviewing of a suspect with information on a ghost gun maker/trafficker?

Geographic Area Gun Coordinator (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would NOT be classified as a ghost gun?

Scenario No. 2: Firearm with an obliterated serial number (D) Signup and view all the answers

What would be the appropriate charge for possessing a ghost gun that is concealed, loaded, and unregistered in a vehicle?

25400 (a)(4) PC - Loaded Firearm Concealed in a Vehicle or Person (misdemeanor) (A) Signup and view all the answers

When would officers classify a firearm as a ghost gun?

When the firearm is homemade from an unfinished frame or receiver (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate charge for failing to register a manufactured firearm?

29180 (c) PC - Failing to register a manufactured firearm (misdemeanor) (B) Signup and view all the answers

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