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What should be done to maintain and protect the crime scene according to the procedure?
What should be done to maintain and protect the crime scene according to the procedure?
- Interview and obtain written statements from witnesses
- Arrange for the collection of evidence (correct)
- Determine the identity of the suspect(s) and affect an arrest
- Record all pertinent information on prescribed report forms
When should the complete identification of complainants, victims, and witnesses be obtained according to the procedure?
When should the complete identification of complainants, victims, and witnesses be obtained according to the procedure?
- Before obtaining written or recorded statements
- After determining the nature of the offense (correct)
- Before providing aid to the injured
- After maintaining and protecting the crime scene
What should be furnished to other law enforcement officers (LEOs) through the Communications Center according to the procedure?
What should be furnished to other law enforcement officers (LEOs) through the Communications Center according to the procedure?
- Accurately record all pertinent information on prescribed report forms
- Interview and obtain written statements from witnesses
- Descriptions, method, and direction of flight concerning wanted persons or vehicles (correct)
- Observe all conditions, events, and remarks at the crime scene
When should an arrest be affected according to the initial response procedure?
When should an arrest be affected according to the initial response procedure?
Who is encouraged and expected to conduct a preliminary investigation to its conclusion?
Who is encouraged and expected to conduct a preliminary investigation to its conclusion?
When should a uniformed LEO not perform a preliminary investigation?
When should a uniformed LEO not perform a preliminary investigation?
What should the Road Patrol LEO do before returning to service after concluding a preliminary investigation?
What should the Road Patrol LEO do before returning to service after concluding a preliminary investigation?
What should the LEO do if a suspect is developed during a preliminary investigation?
What should the LEO do if a suspect is developed during a preliminary investigation?
Where can photographs be taken from for a Crime Information Bulletin, if needed?
Where can photographs be taken from for a Crime Information Bulletin, if needed?
When should information for a Crime Information Bulletin be collected?
When should information for a Crime Information Bulletin be collected?
How should LEOs record confidential or intelligence information?
How should LEOs record confidential or intelligence information?
Within what timeframe should the LEO contact each victim, complainant, or witness to begin the follow-up investigation?
Within what timeframe should the LEO contact each victim, complainant, or witness to begin the follow-up investigation?
What should the LEO do if the victim provides the property list during follow-up?
What should the LEO do if the victim provides the property list during follow-up?
When should a copy of the computer entry be made a part of the LEO’s case file?
When should a copy of the computer entry be made a part of the LEO’s case file?
What should the LEO ensure if another LEO writes a supplement after property recovery?
What should the LEO ensure if another LEO writes a supplement after property recovery?
If any suspect vehicle information or unusual MO is developed by the LEO, what should be broadcasted through a BOLO?
If any suspect vehicle information or unusual MO is developed by the LEO, what should be broadcasted through a BOLO?
What should be done if the LEO believes that the suspect is in the area and warrants exist?
What should be done if the LEO believes that the suspect is in the area and warrants exist?
What must be ensured if a copy of the computer entry form is not included with the case file?
What must be ensured if a copy of the computer entry form is not included with the case file?
What should each LEO do as part of follow-up regarding crime location?
What should each LEO do as part of follow-up regarding crime location?
What must each LEO ensure as part of follow-up regarding neighborhood canvass?
What must each LEO ensure as part of follow-up regarding neighborhood canvass?
What should each LEO do regarding supplemental reports?
What should each LEO do regarding supplemental reports?
What should each LEO do as part of contacting other agencies?
What should each LEO do as part of contacting other agencies?
What does Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) conduct regarding criminal background investigations?
What does Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) conduct regarding criminal background investigations?
How should telephone calls to investigative targets be made?
How should telephone calls to investigative targets be made?
In the context of surveillance evidence, what should a law enforcement officer (LEO) do if in doubt about the right to conduct surveillance?
In the context of surveillance evidence, what should a law enforcement officer (LEO) do if in doubt about the right to conduct surveillance?
What is the first step when a cold case is to be investigated?
What is the first step when a cold case is to be investigated?
In investigating cold cases, who should be consulted regarding evidence collection and testing techniques?
In investigating cold cases, who should be consulted regarding evidence collection and testing techniques?
What must be approved before establishing or participating in a law enforcement task force?
What must be approved before establishing or participating in a law enforcement task force?
When working on a task force for another agency, to whom should the LEO continue to report?
When working on a task force for another agency, to whom should the LEO continue to report?
What should an LEO do if involved in a shooting while on an investigative task force?
What should an LEO do if involved in a shooting while on an investigative task force?
Who should LEOs involved in task force assignments conform to unless in direct conflict with City or Department directives?
Who should LEOs involved in task force assignments conform to unless in direct conflict with City or Department directives?
When should conflicts experienced by an LEO on a task force be discussed?
When should conflicts experienced by an LEO on a task force be discussed?
(LEO's) Are responsible for (his/her) Department training requirements under what circumstances?
(LEO's) Are responsible for (his/her) Department training requirements under what circumstances?
In what context should policy conflicts be decided?
In what context should policy conflicts be decided?
Who is responsible for an LEO's Department training requirements?
Who is responsible for an LEO's Department training requirements?
