19 Questions
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Investigation = Process of examining evidence to uncover the truth Prosecution = Legal proceedings against a suspected criminal Detective = Individual responsible for solving crimes and gathering evidence Patrol = Uniformed division members responsible for initial crime response
Match the following responsibilities with their descriptions:
Case Assignment = Determining which division member handles a specific crime report Evidence Protection = Safeguarding crucial information for the investigation Witness Availability = Considering the presence of individuals who can provide information Criminal Resolution = Outcome where the perpetrator is arrested or prosecuted
Match the following statements with the correct category:
Complexity of Crime = Factor to consider when deciding on case handling Initial Notification = Start of investigation process upon suspected crime report Field Services Division = Uniformed patrol members responsible for initial response PGO 8572.00 Compliance = Guidelines for follow-up actions in investigations
Match the following terms with their roles:
Law and Justice = Guiding principles for decision-making in investigations Latitude in Execution = Allowing flexibility when serving the law's best interests Successful Conclusion = Resolution where the case is solved and perpetrator apprehended Crime Discovery = Event triggering the start of an investigation process
Match the following prohibitions during interviews with their corresponding restrictions:
Subjects not subjected to long interview periods = No denial of necessities like water or food No physical abuse or threats during interviews = No inducements or promises for information extraction Subjects not denied necessities like water or food = No physical abuse or threats during interviews Inducements or promises not used for extracting information = Subjects not subjected to long interview periods
Match the following guidelines regarding dying declarations with their corresponding responsibilities:
Accompany critical victim to hospital = Listen for spontaneous utterances during transportation Leave crime scene protection to assisting members = Position near injured person to listen for utterances Listen for spontaneous utterances during transportation = Leave crime scene protection to assisting members Position near injured person to listen for utterances = Accompany critical victim to hospital
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Constitutional Requirements = Ensuring compliance with legal rights during investigations Property and Evidence Orders = Guidelines for collecting and handling evidence Crisis Intervention Team = Assistance for individuals with mental health issues Procedural General Orders = Department's guidelines related to legal issues
Match the following actions with their responsibilities:
Arriving without assignment = Taking charge or offering assistance Coordinating evidence collection = Responsibility of the member in charge Contacting a supervisor for guidance = Dealing with individuals unable to understand rights Calling out crime scene personnel = Requiring supervisory approval for major events
Match the following terms with their associated sections:
Chapter 901, Florida Statute = Guidance for constitutional compliance Department's Procedural General Orders = Procedures related to legal and constitutional issues Various sections of the department's Procedural General Orders = Guidelines for investigations and procedures Legal and constitutional issues = Considerations during criminal investigations
Match the following situations with their outcomes:
Contacting crisis intervention team member = Dealing with individuals unable to understand rights effectively Compliance with constitutional requirements = Ensuring legal rights are upheld during investigations Legitimate information for case conclusion = Successful resolution due to proper procedures Calling out crime scene personnel for major events = Approval required from supervisors
Match the investigative responsibilities with the correct actions:
Locating and identifying witnesses = Conducting an area canvas to find witnesses Interviewing the complainant and witnesses = Getting valid identification from witnesses Interviewing the suspect = Keeping witnesses separated for information integrity Arranging for the collection of evidence = Interviewing fire department personnel
Match the investigative process steps with their descriptions:
Leaving business cards at locations = Locating and identifying witnesses Verifying witness identities with driver's license = Documenting addresses and phone numbers Obtaining accurate descriptions of persons and vehicles = Keeping witnesses separated Conducting an area canvas to find witnesses = Obtaining valid identification from witnesses
Match the responsibilities with the correct follow-up actions:
Notifying detectives and supervisors = Reporting the incident fully and accurately Arresting the suspect = Considering arrest vs. filing in major cases Reporting the incident fully and accurately = Incorporating information into incident report Considering arrest vs. filing in major cases = Notifying detectives and supervisors
Match the actions with the appropriate investigative phase:
Conducting an area canvas to locate witnesses = Locating and identifying witnesses Interviewing fire department personnel = Arranging for evidence collection Obtaining accurate descriptions of persons and vehicles involved = Locating and identifying witnesses Keeping witnesses separated for information integrity = Interviewing suspects
Match the follow-up actions with their purposes:
Incorporating information into incident report = Reporting the incident fully and accurately Considering arrest vs. filing in major cases = Determining appropriate action on suspects Notifying detectives and supervisors = Ensuring proper oversight of investigations Reporting the incident fully and accurately = Documenting all relevant details
Match the following with their correct descriptions:
Dying declaration = Accusations made when victim believes imminent death Hearsay rule = Legal principle excluding certain types of evidence Witness statement = Documentation of victim's response to injury Notarized document = Statement verified by a notary public
Match the following responsibilities with their corresponding actions:
Uniform Patrol Criminal Investigation Responsibilities = Contains guidelines for documentation Interviewer = Responsibility to read and initial each page of the statement Records department = Receives original document for submission Investigator = Notes condition of witness during the interview
Match the given actions with their correct requirements:
Signing the statement = To be done by the suspect and witnessed by interviewer Reading and initialing each page = Responsibility of the interviewer for documentation Noting time and date of completion = Requirement to be notarized or witnessed Fully documenting witness statements = Guideline for appropriate reports
Match the following terms with their correct interpretations:
Sanctity of an oath = Dying declarations are treated as sworn statements Equivalent to an oral statement = Acts, signs, or signals conveying victim's response Admissible in evidence = Only statements relating to cause of death are considered Brief period of consciousness = Valuable information provided by seriously injured person
This quiz covers the responsibilities of uniform patrol officers in criminal investigations, such as observing conditions, interviewing witnesses, suspects, and first responders, and arranging for evidence collection. The information is based on page 5 of the manual.
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