19 Questions
Which of the following factors are often considered in determining whether a juvenile's confession is voluntary?
Age, intelligence, educational background
What information should be collected before beginning an interview or interrogation of a juvenile?
All of the above
What is one recommended strategy for establishing rapport with a juvenile during an interview or interrogation?
Ask age-appropriate questions
Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline for interviewing juveniles according to the CGPD SOP?
Avoid making promises or threats.
According to the CGPD SOP, if a juvenile requests to talk to their parents during questioning, what must happen?
The questioning must stop immediately.
What is the maximum number of persons allowed to interview a juvenile during any one interview session according to the CGPD SOP?
Two
When conducting a non-custodial interview of a juvenile, what should officers do regarding their appearance and firearms?
Wear plainclothes and do not reveal firearms.
Which agency assumes lead responsibility for the criminal fact finding activities in cases involving child abuse/neglect/abandonment?
CGPD
When will DCF records and reports in cases of child abuse/neglect/abandonment be made available to the agency of appropriate jurisdiction?
Within 30 days after DCF receives the initial report
Which unit within CGPD is responsible for investigating criminal cases involving juveniles not of a sexual nature?
YRU
What is the purpose of the 'Florida Safe Harbor Act'?
To provide greater protection for children believed to be victims of commercial sexual exploitation
According to the text, how many 'Adult Supervisors' are required when transporting juveniles, except for Police Explorers on official Ride-Alongs?
Two
According to the text, how should truants, runaways, and/or arrested juveniles be transported?
In the rear passenger compartment of an unmarked Department vehicle
According to the text, what must officers do prior to releasing a juvenile who is not in need of services, not considered dependent, or who has not committed an act of delinquency?
Perform a records check through NCIC/FCIC
According to the text, how many hours do the Administrator(s) need to confirm Protective Investigator assignment(s) to ensure timely pickup of children from the JSD/JAC?
Four (4) hours
According to the text, what is the purpose of calling the dedicated Florida Law Enforcement Abuse Hotline?
To explain why the child is believed to be a victim of commercial sexual exploitation
What is the purpose of the Juvenile Service Department / Juvenile Assessment Center (JSD/JAC)?
To provide co-located central intake and screening services for youth referred to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
What is the responsibility of the JSD/JAC when a child believed to be the victim of commercial sexual exploitation is delivered to them?
To remain in a location apart from the general population until a Protective Investigator or other DCF designee arrives
Who is responsible for taking physical custody of the child from the JSD/JAC?
DCF or their designee
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