Master the Process

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Who has the authority to decide whether or not to contact the Police Legal Advisor?

The on-duty Shift Commander (correct)

The City Attorney

The immediate Supervisor

The State Attorney

When can Department personnel contact the on-call State Attorney for urgent legal matters?

Only with the approval of the Shift Commander

Anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (correct)

Only after contacting the Police Legal Advisor

Only during normal business hours

How can Department personnel request legal advice for City related issues?

By submitting an Action Memorandum

By completing the Legal Advice Request Form (correct)

By contacting the City Attorney directly

By contacting the on-call State Attorney

Which type of offense is considered a misdemeanor exception source according to F.S. § 901.15?

Trespass on a campus or other facility of a school Signup and view all the answers

Which type of offense is defined as an act of child abuse according to F.S. § 827.03?

Luring or enticing a child for unlawful purpose Signup and view all the answers

Which type of offense is considered a violation of a safety zone according to F.S. § 327.461?

Criminal mischief or a graffiti-related offense Signup and view all the answers

Which type of offense is defined as stalking according to F.S. § 784.048?

Retail theft, farm theft, or transit fare evasion Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the SAO should a CGPD Officer contact to schedule an appointment to file affidavits for an arrest warrant?

Intake Section Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following documents must be submitted to the SAO when filing an affidavit for a warrant?

Incident/Investigation (I/I) report Signup and view all the answers

When can the SAO accept an affidavit on a 'walk-in' basis?

Only in exceptional circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included in the (I/I) or Supplemental report when filing for an arrest warrant or capias?

The charge(s) filed Signup and view all the answers

Which type of process includes writs, summonses, mandates, or other process issuing from a court of law or equity pertaining to a cause of action of a civil nature and directed to the CGPD?

Civil Process Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the performance of an act required by a writ, warrant, or other process commanding the seizure of a person or thing?

Execution Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can the police seize an object without a warrant if contraband is left in open view and observed by police who are at a location where they have a legal right to be?

Plain View Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an order, in writing, issued by a judge of competent jurisdiction supported by oath or affirmation, directing a Law Enforcement Officer to search a particular area, item, person, conveyance, or structure for contraband, fruits of a crime, the instrumentalities of a crime, or other evidence?

Search Warrant Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for executing arrest or capias warrants?

MDPD Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the CGPD Incident/Investigation (I/I) report when a person is arrested on a warrant?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a person be arrested without a warrant?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When does a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer making an arrest by warrant need to inform the person to be arrested of the cause of arrest and that a warrant has been issued?

Only if the person flees or forcibly resists before being informed Signup and view all the answers