Criminal Process, Arrests, and Searches
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According to the policy mentioned, who has the authority and duty to make arrests based on probable cause?

  • Sheriff's deputies
  • City officials
  • Police administrative staff
  • Only law enforcement officers (correct)

    • What does 'probable cause' refer to, as per the definitions provided in the text?

  • Evidence collected after an arrest
  • City limits for criminal processes
  • Facts and circumstances that lead to a reasonable belief that an offense has been or is being committed (correct)
  • Information obtained from the Sheriff's office

    • Who is responsible for executing arrest warrants, as mentioned in the text?

  • Law enforcement officers of the Boca Raton Police Services Department
  • Sheriff's deputies (correct)
  • Police administrative staff
  • City officials

    • What does the policy of the Department state about executing search warrants?

    <p>It is within the authority of law enforcement officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of law enforcement officers according to the policy mentioned in the text?

    <p>To make arrests based on probable cause and execute criminal processes and search warrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a law enforcement officer conduct a warrantless search?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen to personal items in a vehicle during impounding?

    <p>They should be left in the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'proper party' mean in the context of obtaining consent to search?

    <p>A party who is authorized to give consent to search the particular premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation can a law enforcement officer conduct a very limited scope warrantless search?

    <p>When there are reasonable suspicions of danger or harm to the police or others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required if a law enforcement officer returns to a crime scene to conduct a search?

    <p>Consent to search from a proper party or a search warrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to give consent to search the particular premises?

    <p>'Proper party' as defined by law enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a law enforcement officer conduct a frisk of a person?

    <p>When there are exigent circumstances or valid written consent by the proper party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done if a law enforcement officer wishes to conduct a search subsequent to initial processing of the crime scene?

    <p>Obtain a search warrant unless exigent circumstances or proper consent exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authorization allows a law enforcement officer to conduct a warrantless search?

    <p>Authorization by state or federal legal decisions as well as exigent circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a strip search?

    <p>Inspecting the genitals and undergarments of an arrested person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for notifying command staff of any release (unarrest) of a detainee?

    <p>The arresting LEO and his/her supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may a strip search be conducted on individuals without an arrest in the field?

    <p>Only if the suspect is dangerous and likely to victimize citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there are discrepancies in verifying a person's identity during an arrest with a warrant?

    <p>Attempt to have a photograph emailed or faxed to verify the identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations is it the policy of the Boca Raton Police Department to permit the audio and video taping of officer/citizen encounters, including traffic stops?

    <p>When the citizen does not interfere with official police duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required when taking a person into custody based on a confirmed arrest warrant?

    <p>Handcuff and search the arrested person if applicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if probable cause for an arrest exists based solely on an identification from a photo lineup?

    <p>Obtain an arrest warrant prior to making the arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should an arrest warrant be obtained prior to arresting the violator?

    <p>When there is a likelihood of repeat offenses by the violator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen when citizen recorders physically interfere with an LEO’s official duties or cause an unlawful disturbance of the peace?

    <p>Appropriate enforcement action may be initiated against the citizen recorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there are discrepancies in verifying a person's identity during an arrest with no warrant?

    <p>Attempt to obtain a photograph or fingerprints for verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations should a LEO attempt to obtain an arrest warrant prior to arrest?

    <p>Whenever there is any question as to whether probable cause for an arrest exists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the LEO attach when returning the warrant?

    <p>An affidavit of verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the search warrant for mobile tracking devices valid from the day it is signed?

    <p>45 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the tracking device be placed on the property to be tracked?

    <p>Within 10 days of the search warrant being issued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During what time period must the tracking device be placed on the property tracked?

    <p>6am-10pm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must the property being tracked be located when the tracking device is placed?

    <p>Within Palm Beach County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be noted by the LEO executing the warrant when installing the tracking device?

    <p>The date and time of installation and period of use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the person whose property is tracked be given a copy of the warrant?

    <p>Within 10 days after use of the tracking device has ended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what law is active criminal intelligence information exempt from public inspection?

    <p>FSS 119.071(2)(c)1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenarios can an LEO search a person, vehicle, home, or property without a warrant?

    <p>When given voluntary written or oral consent by an authorized person, or under specified exceptions to the warrant requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may a vehicle be searched without a warrant?

    <p>If it is believed that evidence or contraband exists and there is no time to obtain a warrant before the vehicle is moved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation may a strip search be conducted without a warrant?

    <p>When there is probable cause to believe that an immediate search is necessary to prevent imminent danger to the safety or health of the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the LEO obtain before conducting a strip search?

    <p>Written authorization of an on-duty supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a strip search be conducted for a person arrested for a traffic, regulatory, or misdemeanor offense?

    <p>If there is probable cause that the individual is concealing a weapon, a controlled substance, or stolen property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should perform the strip search on a person of the same gender as the arrested person?

    <p>A physician or registered nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions should LEOs conduct strip-searches?

    <p>In a cell outside of camera observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be true in order for a body cavity search to be conducted without a warrant?

    <p>There must be probable cause for a body cavity search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can conduct a body cavity search?

    <p>A physician, or a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse registered or licensed to practice in the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authorization must the LEO obtain before conducting a body cavity search?

    <p>&quot;Written authorization&quot; of an on-duty supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Search warrants shall only be issued upon sufficient "probable cause," supported by oath or affirmation."" What does this statement mean?

    <p>&quot;There must be justifiable reason and sworn testimony supporting the need for the search warrant&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated." What legal concept does this statement represent?

    <p>&quot;Right to privacy&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a search warrant include at a minimum?

    <p>Documentation 'particularly describing' the item to be searched in such a manner as to distinguish it from all others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required after establishing probable cause for a warrant?

    <p>Submission of the warrant/affidavit to an immediate supervisor for approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ____________, or his/her designee, shall approve the use of the SWAT Team for all entries involving narcotics warrants.

    <p>The Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

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