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What should a deputy do immediately upon receiving a potential School Based Threat?
What should a deputy do immediately upon receiving a potential School Based Threat?
- Notify School Security
- Conduct a thorough interview with the complainant and witnesses
- Notify their immediate supervisor (correct)
- Investigate the threat on their own
Who is responsible for notifying their respective chains of command in the event of a School Based Threat?
Who is responsible for notifying their respective chains of command in the event of a School Based Threat?
- School Resource Section supervisors
- Supervisors (correct)
- Deputies assigned to the School Resource Section
- The Sheriff's Office
What should a School Resource Section supervisor do when made aware of a School Based Threat?
What should a School Resource Section supervisor do when made aware of a School Based Threat?
- Notify the School Board
- Conduct a home visit of the involved student
- Investigate the threat independently
- Obtain as much information as possible to determine the best course of action (correct)
Who should accompany School Security during home visits of involved students?
Who should accompany School Security during home visits of involved students?
What should be questioned during an investigation of a School Based Threat?
What should be questioned during an investigation of a School Based Threat?
Why should consent to search the residence be requested during an investigation?
Why should consent to search the residence be requested during an investigation?
What should happen if consent to search the residence is given?
What should happen if consent to search the residence is given?
Who should notify School Security in the event of a School Based Threat involving a student?
Who should notify School Security in the event of a School Based Threat involving a student?
What should the parent or guardian be asked to do if consent to search the residence is denied?
What should the parent or guardian be asked to do if consent to search the residence is denied?
Who should assist with securing a search warrant if weapons are believed to be involved and probable cause to search the residence exists?
Who should assist with securing a search warrant if weapons are believed to be involved and probable cause to search the residence exists?
Who should respond to the home visit if the threat is received by a member of the School Resource Section during their regular shift?
Who should respond to the home visit if the threat is received by a member of the School Resource Section during their regular shift?
What should be done if the threat involves a school within another jurisdiction?
What should be done if the threat involves a school within another jurisdiction?
What should be generated for each School Based Threat received?
What should be generated for each School Based Threat received?
What offense type shall be utilized for every School Based Threat report, whether founded or unfounded?
What offense type shall be utilized for every School Based Threat report, whether founded or unfounded?
Study Notes
School Based Threats Procedure
- Upon receipt of a potential School Based Threat, the deputy must immediately notify their supervisor.
- The threat must be investigated until it's completely eliminated or dispelled and there are no other leads.
Investigation and Gathering Information
- A thorough interview with the complainant and any available witnesses shall be conducted as soon as possible.
- School Resource Section supervisors made aware of a School Based Threat shall obtain as much information as possible to determine the best course of action.
Involving School Security
- If the suspect is a student within the Hillsborough County School system, a Sheriff's Office supervisor shall notify School Security (813-623-3996).
- School Security will assist the investigating deputy with providing pertinent information relating to student contact information.
- School Security may conduct home visits of involved students based on their policies.
Questioning the Suspect and Searching the Residence
- The suspect (or parent/guardian if a juvenile) should be questioned about weapon availability, ammunition, and storage in accordance with Florida State Statute.
- Consent to search the residence should be requested to confirm the above; if consent is given, a search should be conducted.
- If consent is denied, the parent/guardian should be requested to check the student's bedroom and personal belongings for concealed weapons.
Special Cases and Reporting
- If the threat involves a school within another jurisdiction, the investigating deputy's supervisor shall coordinate with the Sheriff's Office Communications Bureau to notify the other jurisdiction.
- If the threat involves a charter school within the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County, the responding deputy shall immediately notify their supervisor.
- An incident report shall be generated for each School Based Threat received, with multiple reports of the same threat completed in a single master incident report.
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This quiz covers the procedures for handling and investigating school-based threats, including notification, interviews, and gathering information.
