Uniform Patrol Criminal Investigation Responsibilities Page 4 of 13

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What action can a detective take upon arriving at the scene without being called or assigned?

Wait for further instructions from the member in charge
Take complete charge by announcing the intention to all department members present (correct)
Collect evidence immediately
Leave the scene if not officially called or assigned

When can on-call crime scene personnel be called out for major events?

Only if the detective approves
With approval from the member in charge
With supervisory approval (correct)
Without any approval

What should members ensure during all criminal investigations according to the text?

Collect evidence without following procedures
Conduct interrogations without supervision
Ignore legal and constitutional issues
Ensure compliance with constitutional requirements (correct)

In dealing with persons who may not understand their rights, what action should members take according to the text?

Contact a crisis intervention team member or a supervisor for guidance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should members be guided by during criminal investigations?

Chapter 901, Florida Statute (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should evidence be collected during investigations?

In accordance with Property and Evidence Orders (B) Signup and view all the answers

When can a detective offer assistance instead of taking complete charge?

When directly instructed by the member in charge (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended when dealing with individuals suspected of mental illness?

Contact crisis intervention team member or a supervisor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate objective of a criminal investigation according to the provided text?

To present both the suspect and convincing physical evidence to a court of law (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the policy of the department emphasize when a crime is brought to their attention?

Protection of life and property (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the given text, what is the crucial role of the initial responding member in a criminal investigation?

Determining the future course of the investigation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the policy discussed in the text focus on regarding criminal investigations?

Ensuring thorough and effective investigations by uniformed patrol (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does 'the success or failure of these efforts' refer to?

The actions initiated by department members during initial investigation stages (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is an expected outcome of the actions taken by department members at the initial stages of a crime investigation?

Determining the future course of the investigation (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Thorough, appropriate, and effective criminal investigations' mentioned in the text primarily focus on investigations conducted by:

'Uniformed Patrol' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial for department members in handling crimes according to the text?

'What the initial responding member does or fails to do' (B) Signup and view all the answers

In exigent circumstances, what might be the first member's priority at a crime scene?

Balancing the need to render aid with preventing the perpetrator's escape (B) Signup and view all the answers

When might it be a priority to prevent the escape of an active shooter rather than immediately render aid?

When there is a risk of further damage by the active shooter (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the 1st responsibilities when conducting a preliminary investigation at a crime scene?

Securing and maintaining the crime scene (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should members consider this section not to be during exigent circumstances?

A hindrance to necessary actions (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance may aiding a victim take precedence over preventing a perpetrator's escape?

When life safety is of utmost importance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended regarding rendering aid at a crime scene in most practical matters?

To render aid at the risk of the offender's escape if necessary (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should responding members use as an investigative checklist based on the text?

'Procedures established below' when arriving at a crime scene (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended method to ensure witness statements are not influenced by others?

Keep witnesses isolated from each other (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what format can sworn statements be obtained according to the text?

Written, audio, or video recording (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with witnesses who have important information according to the text?

Conduct a formal interview at the scene (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should reluctant witnesses be handled if necessary according to the text?

Subpoena them for an interview by the State Attorney’s Office (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken after obtaining the names and addresses of witnesses for future reference according to the text?

Release them immediately (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to record witness statements in writing, audio, or video according to the text?

To preserve the accuracy of the statements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interviewing complainants and witnesses according to the text?

To prove or disprove reported information and obtain facts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why must witnesses be warned not to discuss the events among themselves according to the text?

Because discussing events may influence their recollections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure regarding advising a suspect of their rights?

Advise the suspect of the nature of the investigation before their rights (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is questioning allowed to be reinitiated after a suspect invokes their right to have counsel present?

Only when the suspect initiates further conversation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a case being 'cleared by arrest'?

When at least one person is arrested and charged with an offense (A) Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes 'exceptional clearance' of a case?

When the member is unable to arrest but has exhausted all investigative leads (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should members avoid doing when questioning a suspect according to the text?

Offering inducements to get a statement (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should the member note the time, date, and location in the report according to the text?

Before advising the suspect of their rights (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a person invokes their right to have counsel present according to the text?

Respect their request and not initiate further conversation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required prior to questioning a suspect according to the text?

Notifying them of their rights first (C) Signup and view all the answers