Police Procedures Overview
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Under what circumstance does the plain feel exception not apply?

  • When there is probable cause to search
  • If the individual has consented to a search
  • When the object is in plain view
  • If the sworn member manipulates the object (correct)

What is required for a sworn member to stop or detain an individual?

  • A probable cause
  • A warrant
  • Reasonable suspicion (correct)
  • An emergency situation

What must occur for questioning to stop during custodial questioning?

  • The officer leaves the scene
  • A supervisor must approve stopping
  • The individual must be formally arrested
  • There is a break in custody (correct)

When can a sworn member search an entire vehicle without a warrant?

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Who must provide consent for a search if there is exclusive control over an area?

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What is required before pursuing against the traffic flow on a divided highway?

<p>Approval from a supervisor or commander (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of momentary activation of red lights and siren?

<p>To gain the driver's attention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information must members provide when using Regional Communication Channels?

<p>Their agency and radio number (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances will an officer issue a citation or summons?

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What must happen if an arrest goes beyond 72 hours?

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What should an officer do before the end of their shift after serving an Order of Protection?

<p>FAX the original to the Warrant Desk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size requirement for a landing zone when an air ambulance is responding?

<p>60 feet square (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Municipal Court Officers do with sign-in sheets at the end of the day?

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What is the retention period for the Confiscated Fireworks Log at the division station?

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When can a vehicle owner report that their vehicle has not been returned?

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Who has overall authority at a crime scene?

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What should members do if a vehicle sustains tire damage from a tire deflation device?

<p>Inform the FOU Manager or their designee from the scene. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which hours should members respond to the Supply Section for Stop Stick replacement?

<p>During regular business hours. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for designating the Site Safety Officer at a hazardous material site?

<p>The Metro Meth Section Supervisor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form must be completed by members exposed to hazardous chemicals at a scene?

<p>Communicable Disease Exposure Report, Form MO 580-1815. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should the Records Unit Commander take upon approval of an armed/potentially dangerous subject designation?

<p>Ensure entry into the Perpetrator Information Center (PIC). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the Communications Unit be contacted in relation to a clandestine laboratory?

<p>Anytime a lab is suspected. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of operation is defined as a clandestine laboratory?

<p>An illicit operation for controlled substances manufacturing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should members do with the 9-digit serial number of damaged Stop Sticks?

<p>Note it on line 16 of the Stop Stick Pursuit Reporting Form. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum acceptable value for cash seizures established by federal guidelines?

<p>$2,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What minimum value is set for the seizure of conveyances under state guidelines?

<p>$2,500 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for initiating an Amber Alert?

<p>The child was last seen in a public place (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who ultimately has the authority to activate an Amber Alert?

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Which entity determines the minimum seizure values for real property in the state guidelines?

<p>County prosecutor and Asset Forfeiture Squad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a 'minor' for the purposes of consent to medical treatment?

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Under what circumstance may a police supervisor or commander request paramedics to evacuate an area with a patient?

<p>In situations which attract unruly crowds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of marijuana that must be present for a state charge according to the guidelines?

<p>35 grams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when a walk-away is reported from a mental health facility?

<p>Notify the Communications Unit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criteria for designating someone as an EDP?

<p>Voluntary admission. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the Notice of Revocation of Conditional Release?

<p>Treat it as a warrantless arrest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for verifying the hold when a person with a police hold walks away from TMC-BH?

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How often must the verification/purge of EDP designations be conducted?

<p>Every two years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the CIT Commander play in the EDP designation process?

<p>They determine if criteria were met and approve the forms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to cancel a probate warrant?

<p>Contact the Warrant Desk. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who ensures that REJIS entries are made after the EDP designation approval?

<p>The Information Management Unit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of warrant verification?

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Who has the authority to authorize the use of handheld devices for off-duty functions?

<p>A patrol Division Commander. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the required timeframe for entering paper citations into the Mobile Ticketing application?

<p>Within 12 hours of issuance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of traffic violations are excluded from the Missouri Department of Revenue's point assessment of 0 to 4 points?

<p>Violations occurring in a construction zone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a conviction from a Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS) in the context of being a prohibited person?

<p>A conviction must have a sentence imposed, while an SIS does not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates a limited search of a vehicle during an arrest?

<p>If the arrestee is within reaching distance of the passenger compartment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted with inquiries regarding firearms and body armor?

<p>The Violent Crimes Investigation Squad (VCIS). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if seized currency amounts to $10,000 or more?

<p>An Asset Forfeiture Squad Detective should be contacted. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Plain Feel Exception

Sworn members cannot use the 'plain feel' exception if they manipulate an item.

Reasonable Suspicion (Stop/Detain)

A sworn member can stop/detain someone without arrest if they reasonably suspect a crime's occurring or has occurred/is about to happen.

Custodial Questioning Limit

If a person in custody indicates a break in custody (or release 14 days after release), questioning must stop.

Vehicle Search (Probable Cause)

If probable cause exists that a readily movable vehicle holds contraband, the entire vehicle can be searched without a warrant.

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Search Consent (Exclusive Control)

Consent to search is only valid if the person giving consent has apparent control over the searched area.

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Pursuit Restrictions (Traffic Flow)

Vehicle pursuits can't go against traffic on divided highways without prior supervisor/commander approval if the driver is fleeing a felony arrest.

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Momentary Activation

Briefly activating lights and/or sirens to get a driver's attention.

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Red Lights/Sirens Requirement

When necessary to exceed speed limits or break other traffic laws to catch up to a car, both red lights and sirens must be used.

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FOU Manager

The person responsible for receiving notifications about vehicle tire damage, from the site of the incident.

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Stop Stick Serial Number

The 9-digit number found on damaged stop sticks and recorded on a specific form.

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Stop Stick Replacement (Business Hours)

Stop stick replacements during normal business hours occur at the Supply Section.

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Records Unit Commander

The person who ultimately approves forms about armed/dangerous subjects.

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Real Time Section

The section responsible for entering information about armed/dangerous subjects into REJIS, RMS, and PIC.

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Animal Health Division Notification

The Animal Health Division is informed when animal bites involve sworn members.

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Clandestine Lab

A hidden operation for making illegal drugs, explosives, or biological/chemical weapons using specialized equipment and chemicals.

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Site Safety Officer (Hazardous Materials)

A trained professional responsible for ensuring safety procedures at a hazardous materials incident site, chosen by the Metro Meth Section Supervisor.

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Minimum Seizure Value (Federal)

The minimum value of property that federal authorities can seize, based on specific categories like cash, vehicles, or real estate.

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Minimum Seizure Value (State)

The minimum value of property that state authorities can seize, which can be lower than federal guidelines in some cases, especially for cash.

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Inventory Specialist Role

An individual responsible for coordinating with the Department of Transportation Services (DTS) and conducting regular inventories of serialized video equipment, ensuring security of video evidence.

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Field Testing PCP

Only trained Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and Regional Criminalistics Division personnel are authorized to field test Phencyclidine (PCP).

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Amber Alert Criteria

Three conditions must be met before issuing an Amber Alert: a confirmed abduction, the victim is 17 years old or younger, and law enforcement believes the child is in danger.

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Media Unit Notification

Responding field supervisors must notify the Media Unit Commander, who then informs other key personnel like the Patrol Bureau and Chief of Police, ensuring proper communication during critical incidents.

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Evacuation of Patient by Paramedics

In unsafe situations with unruly crowds, a police supervisor or commander can request paramedics to evacuate the area with the patient for their safety.

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Consent for Minor's Medical Treatment

Minors under 18 require a parent or legal guardian's authorization for medical treatment, while adults 18 and older have autonomy over their medical decisions.

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Unconscious Citation

An officer cannot issue a citation or summons to a person who is unconscious, has been taken outside Missouri, or is too injured to receive a citation without impeding their medical care.

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72-Hour Warrant Report

If an arrest under a state statute or warrant requires security beyond 72 hours, the Patrol Bureau Office must be notified.

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Combative Subject Transfer

Combative subjects will be transferred to the Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) after receiving treatment for minor injuries or refusing treatment.

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Order of Protection Delivery

When serving an Order of Protection, the officer must fax a copy to the Warrant Desk and mail the original in an interdepartmental envelope before the end of their shift.

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Donation Referral

When citizens want to donate money, equipment, goods, or services, members can refer them to the Foundation through the Office of the Chief of Police.

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Court Liaison Sign-in Sheets

The Municipal Court Officers collect sign-in sheets at the end of each day and forward them to the Court Liaison.

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Air Ambulance Landing Zone

A landing zone for air ambulances needs to be 60 feet square, clear of obstructions, and accessible for patient transfer.

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Cellular Phone Tracking

Bureau personnel and property crime investigators are responsible for locating or tracking a cellular telephone legally and properly.

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Specialty Court

A court specifically designed to handle cases involving individuals with mental health issues.

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Probate Warrant

A legal document issued by a court authorizing law enforcement to apprehend an individual who has walked away from a mental health facility.

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EDP Designation

A classification for individuals meeting specific criteria for involuntary or voluntary mental health treatment.

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Form 191 P.D.

A form used to document and request an EDP designation, including supporting evidence.

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CIT Commander

The responsible officer for reviewing EDP designation requests and making a decision based on established criteria.

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REJIS Entry

The process of recording an EDP designation into the Regional Justice Information System (REJIS).

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Two-Year Verification

A regular review process to ensure the accuracy and up-to-date status of EDP designations.

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Odd-Numbered Years

The specific years when the verification/purge process for EDP designations takes place.

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Warrant Verification

Contacting the agency that issued a warrant to confirm its validity, the identity of the person named in the warrant, and if the agency will extradite the person.

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Off-Duty Device Use

Using a handheld device for personal use while off-duty requires authorization from a patrol Division Commander.

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Citation Entry Deadline

All paper citations/summons must be entered into the Mobile Ticketing application within 12 hours of issuance.

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Court Information Entry

Real Time Operators are responsible for entering court and bond information into the IMDS Plus system.

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Minor Traffic Violation Points

Municipal or county minor traffic violations carry 0 to 4 points on a driver's record, excluding accidents, commercial vehicles, or violations in construction or school zones.

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Vehicle Search (Reaching Distance)

A limited search of a vehicle during an arrest is allowed when the arrestee could reach a weapon in the passenger compartment.

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Violent Crimes Squad (VCIS) Contact

The VCIS should be contacted regarding questions about firearms, body armor, ammunition, and arrests for Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW).

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Felon or Prohibited Person Indicator

A person with a felony conviction or prohibited from possessing firearms must be flagged.

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Study Notes

Police Procedures

  • Plain Feel Exception: If a sworn officer needs to manipulate an object, the plain feel exception doesn't apply.
  • Reasonable Suspicion: A sworn member can stop or detain an individual without arrest if there's reasonable suspicion they're committing, have committed, or are about to commit a crime.
  • Questioning Restrictions: Questioning must stop if a person indicates they want a break in custody or if 14 days have passed since release.
  • Vehicle Searches (Probable Cause): If a sworn member has probable cause to believe a movable vehicle contains seizable items (like contraband), the whole vehicle can be searched without a warrant.
  • Consent to Search (Exclusive Control): Consent to search must be obtained from someone with apparent exclusive control of the area or container being searched.
  • Pursuits (Prohibited): Vehicle pursuits against traffic flow on a divided highway are prohibited unless the supervisor approves and the pursued driver is fleeing a felony arrest.
  • Momentary Activation: Brief use of red lights/sirens to get driver's attention.
  • Exceeding Speed Limit: Members are permitted to exceed posted speed if necessary for a pursuit.
  • Pursuit Reporting: Members must document vehicle speed, traffic density, and driving style of the pursued vehicle.
  • Regional Communication Channels: These (Reg Comm) are used for critical incidents involving multiple jurisdictions.
  • Radio Identification: Members must identify their agency and radio number to avoid confusion with other agencies.

Vehicle Operations

  • Tire Damage Reports: If a police vehicle is damaged by a tire deflation device, a report is sent to the Fleet Operations Unit. Similar reports for personal vehicles go to the unit manager.
  • Stop Stick Serial Number: The 9-digit serial number of damaged stop sticks must be recorded on the Stop Stick Pursuit Reporting Form.
  • Stop Stick Procedures: Stop Stick Replacement procedures are handled by the Supply Section, during normal and non-business hours.
  • Hazardous Subject Designation: If a subject is potentially armed or dangerous, the form 191 will be forwarded for commander approval to the Records Unit. This information is entered into REJIS, RMS, and the PIC.
  • Real Time Section: The Real Time Section notifies members of animal bites.
  • Clandestine Laboratory: Illicit lab activities involve manufacturing controlled substances, explosives, or chemical weapons.
  • Site Safety Officer: A trained individual responsible for site safety and health.

Hazardous Materials

  • Site Safety Officer: This individual verifies compliance with safety/health plans. The Metro Meth Section Supervisor assigns this person.
  • Suspicious Lab: For any suspected labs, the communications unit supervisor needs to be contacted.
  • Communicable Disease Exposure Report: If exposed to a hazardous material, a form MO 580-1815 must be completed.
  • Safe Areas: Persons involved in hazardous-material incidents should be removed 100 yards from the scene.

Commercial Motor Vehicles

  • Intoxication Level: A commercial vehicle driver is considered intoxicated at a BAC of .04%, not .08%.
  • Alcohol Influence Report: The completed report (D.O.R. Form 2389) should be included.
  • Suspected DUI: A person with a BAC of .08% or higher is subject to arrest and transport to a hospital for examination.
  • Juveniles: If a juvenile under 21 is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the police will request the presence of a juvenile officer.
  • Vehicles on Public Property: Vehicles left unattended but not causing problems for 48 hours on public land might be towed.

Additional Procedures

  • Dispatch Priorities: Calls are prioritized based on proximity, type, and need.
  • Commercial Motor Vehicle Types: Commercial vehicles are defined by their gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR), including capacity.
  • Arrestee Rights: An arrestee can request an attorney anytime during their interactions with law enforcement. A 20-minute time-frame to contact an attorney is typically provided.
  • Records and Procedures: Specific forms and procedures are in place for handling various situations, including notifications, forms, and related reporting.

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Test your knowledge of key police procedures, including the plain feel exception, reasonable suspicion, and vehicle searches. This quiz will cover essential principles that guide sworn officers during investigations and stops. Understand the protocols for questioning and consent in searches.

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