Recording Interrogations and Confessions

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Which of the following is the primary purpose of an investigation?

To establish guidelines for the general conduct of preliminary and follow-up investigations

To analyze physical evidence left at the crime scene

To collect facts leading to the identification and arrest of an offender (correct)

To prioritize the use of limited resources

What is the single most important criterion determining a successful investigation?

The training and experience of the investigating officers

The careful analysis of physical evidence left at the scene

The correct obtaining and handling of information supplied by an investigation of the crime scene (correct)

The immediate arrest of a suspect

When does the preliminary investigation begin and end?

It begins when a citizen requests help and ends when the crime is solved

It begins when the first officer arrives at the scene and ends when the preliminary offense report is completed

It begins when a specialized investigator arrives and ends when the crime is solved

It begins when the first officer arrives at the scene and continues until a specialized investigator arrives (correct)

According to the text, what is the first step that officers must take when arriving at a possible crime scene?

Ensuring that no threat exists Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if the collection of evidence is beyond their capabilities or training?

Contact appropriate crime scene technician Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing the investigation in certain serious crimes?

Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do with the reports submitted to them?

Review, screen, and approve them Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, when will the outside jurisdiction be notified during covert operations?

Only in cases of search warrant execution or hazardous arrests Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances will criminal investigations be conducted?

Only if the offense is committed within the Dallas Independent School District Signup and view all the answers

When can investigators pursue and contact witnesses or other pertinent parties located outside the district limits?

Only if it is dictated by their investigation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT required in a formal report?

Relevant weather or situational conditions at the scene upon arrival Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of field notes in a formal report?

To create a permanent record of events Signup and view all the answers

When should Miranda warnings be administered?

During custodial interrogations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of field interviews?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who is responsible for determining follow-up responsibility for investigations?

The supervisor and the investigations supervisor Signup and view all the answers

In cases where additional investigation is required at the end of an officer's shift, who determines whether the investigation should be discontinued, assigned to another officer, or authorized for overtime?

The supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When should a supplemental report be prepared by each officer who works on a case?

At least every ten days Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how long should officers and investigators continue the investigation of each criminal offense?

Until it is concluded or until there are no additional workable leads Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should officers terminate interrogation if a suspect invokes their right to remain silent?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can officers interrogate a suspect who has previously invoked their right to silence?

After the suspect initiates communication Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should officers cease interrogation if a suspect invokes their right to counsel?

Immediately Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when can officers again interrogate a suspect about the crime for which they are charged?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should the recording of an interrogation begin and end?

The recording should begin when the interrogator enters the interview room and end when the interrogator leaves the room. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what must be included in each recording of an interrogation?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how should recordings of interviews be handled?