57 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of an officer guarding a crime scene?
The security of the scene and preservation of evidence
Based on the information provided, what is the main duty of an officer guarding a hospitalized prisoner?
The security of the prisoner and protection of citizens in the area
What is the primary responsibility of an officer guarding a threatened officer?
The protection of the threatened officer, his or her family and citizens in the area
According to the information provided, how long can officers be assigned to guard duty for?
Up to 4 consecutive hours
What is the requirement for officers to take breaks while on guard duty?
Officers shall not take breaks while on guard duty unless relieved by a supervisor
What is the procedure for officers to terminate guard duty?
Officers must obtain authorization from a supervisor or the primary investigator to terminate guard duty
According to the information provided, should personnel contact when guard duty is being canceled?
Radio Room
Based on the information provided, who is required to log in before entering a secured area?
All persons regardless of rank or assignment
According to the information provided, when should a Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log be completed?
Whenever a guard duty is established in connection with a prisoner, crime scene, or threatened officer.
According to the information provided, who is responsible for assigning personnel to guard duty?
The sergeant
Based on the information provided, what should a sergeant do if an officer cannot report for assigned guard duty?
The sergeant should assign another officer
What is the main responsibility of a sergeant in relation to guard duty?
To supervise the officers on guard duty, ensuring personnel are assigned appropriately
Who is responsible for the medical expenses of hospitalized prisoners in custody?
The Division
Based on the information provided, what should be done if a suspected felon requiring hospitalization is identified?
Seek a direct indictment
Who makes the decision to guard an individual requiring hospitalization?
The supervisor
Based on the information provided, what should be done if a misdemeanant requires hospitalization?
Issue a summons
According to the information provided, when should an Incident Report be completed?
Whenever a police officer receives a threat
What should threatened officers do according to the information provided?
Notify their chain of command
According to the information provided, when will the officer and/or the officer's family receive police protection?
If necessary, as determined by the Chief of Police
According to the information provided, what is the first action that the first officer(s) at the serious crime scene should take?
Obtain medical attention for injured persons
According to the information provided, when should the first officer(s) at the serious crime scene apprehend any suspects?
If possible upon arrival
According to the information provided, when should the first officer(s) at the serious crime scene allow suspects to talk?
After taking a suspect into custody at a scene
According to the information provided, when should potential felony suspects be advised of their constitutional rights?
Only if directed by the primary investigator
Based on the information provided, what should officers do when suspects are allowed to talk?
Make note of their statements
According to the information provided, what should officers do when felony suspects are taken into custody?
Allow them to talk freely
According to the information provided, what should be done to preserve physical evidence on suspects' persons?
Minimize suspects' movements and activities
According to the information provided, what should be done with potential witnesses when retained for investigative personnel?
Isolate witnesses from one another
According to the information provided, what should be noted about the statements made by witnesses?
Statements made by witnesses are crucial for the investigation
According to the information provided, when should evidence be seized at a crime scene?
Only if it is likely to be tampered with or destroyed
What is the preferred course of action when conducting a search at a crime scene?
Search with a warrant
What should officers avoid doing to prevent contamination of evidence at a crime scene?
Touching or moving any items
According to the information provided, unauthorized personnel are not allowed entry into a scene regardless of what?
Rank
Based on the information provided, what should be done if someone authorized requests to enter the scene?
Direct them to the established entry point
According to the information provided, when should an individual re-enter the scene?
Only if authorized by the investigator
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a supervisor at a crime scene?
Cause an Incident Report to be taken, unless it will be taken by investigative personnel
When should control of the crime scene be transferred to investigative personnel?
When Investigative personnel have arrived
What is the purpose of assigning an officer to provide scene security at a crime scene?
To preserve the integrity of the scene and prevent contamination of evidence
According to the information provided, what should an officer do when assigned to maintain the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log?
Sign the log at the beginning of the guard assignment and at the end of the assignment.
Based on the information provided, when should an officer report and log any unusual occurrences at the crime scene?
As information becomes available.
According to the information provided, what should an officer do with the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log if the scene is released?
Keep it with your file.
According to the information provided, what is the first action that investigative personnel should take at a crime scene?
Take control of the crime scene
What action should investigative personnel take when specialized personnel are needed at a crime scene?
Notify specialized personnel
According to the information provided, what action should a guarding officer take when a prisoner's attorney visits?
Position oneself to observe the conversation without overhearing it
According to the information provided, when should a guarding officer search a visitor?
Whenever necessary
According to the information provided, what action should a guarding officer take when a visitor refuses to be searched?
Record the visitor's refusal to be searched and deny admittance
According to the information provided, when should a guarding officer initiate a Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log?
When the guarding officer is the first officer to guard the prisoner
According to the information provided, what should officers do when guarding a hospitalized prisoner?
Shackle the prisoner to the bed, except when prohibited for medical reasons
According to the information provided, when should an officer guarding a hospitalized prisoner take a position in which to observe the prisoner without overhearing the conversation?
When the prisoner's attorney visits
Based on the information provided, what should officers do when guarding a hospitalized prisoner for medical reasons?
B and C
According to the information provided, what information should be recorded in the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log?
The names and badge numbers of all officers on guard duty
According to the information provided, what should officers do when in doubt about the identity or authority of hospital personnel?
Contact a hospital supervisor to verify their identity or authority
According to the information provided, what should be done with the Visitation Authorization forms regardless of whether visitation was granted?
Attach them to the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log
According to the information provided, when should a guarding officer search a visitor?
When necessary
According to the information provided, what should be done if a visitor refuses to be searched?
Deny admittance and record the information on the Crime Scene Entry/Exit Log
Based on the information provided, what should be done when guard duty is terminated?
The Crime Scene Entry/Exit Logs should be forwarded to the investigating officer
According to the information provided, what is the responsibility of an officer guarding a hospitalized prisoner?
To ensure that unauthorized personnel do not enter the room
According to the information provided, what instructions should a sergeant convey to the guarding officer(s) depending on the circumstances of the threat?
B and C
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