30 Questions
According to the text, which agency has general law enforcement authority throughout the State of Indiana, including Marion County?
Indiana State Police
According to the text, which agency is responsible for the enforcement of Indianapolis City Ordinances and Indiana State Statutes within its service area?
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
According to the text, which agency has jurisdictional authority within the boundaries of Marion County?
Indiana State Police
According to the text, which agency has enforcement powers by virtue of the United States Code?
Federal Agencies
According to the text, who is responsible for promptly reporting instances of bias-based policing?
All IMPD members
According to the text, who is responsible for ensuring personnel are familiar with the content of the bias-free policing policy?
Supervisors
According to the text, how should complaints of biased policing be investigated?
By an uninvolved supervisor
According to the text, who prepares the annual summary report on biased policing complaints?
The Internal Affairs section
Which of the following is true about officers and court appearances?
Officers are responsible for appearing at court sessions even if subpoenas were not issued
When are subpoenas delivered to department personnel?
Subpoenas are delivered by inter-department mail to the officer's attention
What is the responsibility of the Court Coordinator's office regarding subpoenas?
The Court Coordinator's office is responsible for e-mailing or faxing short-notice subpoenas to officers
What should officers do if they are unable to honor a subpoena?
Officers should send an e-mail message to the appropriate MCPO court administrator
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's policy, when are officers authorized to wear the department uniform in response to a subpoena?
When their testimony is in connection with a matter arising out of the officer’s course and scope of official duties
What type of testimony would require an officer to wear the department uniform?
Testimony or information for the plaintiff in a civil proceeding against any city, any county or their officers and employees
What are the personal appearance and grooming requirements for officers appearing in court or other court-related proceedings?
Officers must adhere to all personal appearance and grooming requirements listed in General Order 3.10 – Uniform and Equipment Requirements
What should officers do if they are delayed in appearing for a scheduled court session?
Notify the Court Coordinator of the reason for the delay and the officer’s estimated time of arrival
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's bias-free policing policy, when can agency personnel consider specified characteristics such as race or gender?
Only when there is credible intelligence linking a person of a specified characteristic to an unlawful incident
What is the definition of biased policing according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department?
The inappropriate consideration of specified characteristics in carrying out duties
Under what circumstances can agency personnel rely on specified characteristics according to the policy?
Only when credible intelligence links a person of a specified characteristic to an unlawful incident
When is it considered biased policing according to the policy?
When an officer's decisions/actions are based on the fact that the individual's demographics are different from the majority of residents in the area
According to the text, what is the preferred method for officers to notify the Marion County Prosecutor's Office court administrator if they are sick or injured and less than ten days notice is given?
By sending an email directly to the court administrator using their personal e-mail account
What information must an officer provide in the e-mail message when notifying the Marion County Prosecutor's Office court administrator of their inability to make a court appearance?
Name and identification number of the officer, IMPD Case number or UTT number, Defendant's name, Court number, Session scheduled, Court date, and Reason for court conflict
What should officers do for documentation purposes when notifying the Marion County Prosecutor's Office court administrator of their inability to make a court appearance?
Blind copy themselves and print a hard copy of the e-mail
What is the purpose of the Officer Witness Deletion Request Form mentioned in the text?
To request that non-critical officer/witnesses be deleted from active case witness lists
According to the text, when can an officer forcibly enter a dwelling or other non-public place?
All of the above
According to the text, what are exigent circumstances?
All of the above
According to the text, what is required for officers to support a warrantless forced entry while in hot pursuit?
Both A and B
According to the text, what is the definition of forced entry?
None of the above
According to the text, what are some examples of exigent circumstances for forced entry to a dwelling?
All of the above
According to the text, what must any decision to forcibly enter a dwelling or other non-public place be based upon?
The information available to the officer on the scene and at the time of the incident
Study Notes
Law Enforcement Authority
- The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has general law enforcement authority throughout the State of Indiana, including Marion County.
- IMPD is responsible for the enforcement of Indianapolis City Ordinances and Indiana State Statutes within its service area.
Jurisdictional Authority
- IMPD has jurisdictional authority within the boundaries of Marion County.
Enforcement Powers
- IMPD has enforcement powers by virtue of the United States Code.
Bias-Free Policing
- Officers are responsible for promptly reporting instances of bias-based policing.
- Supervisors are responsible for ensuring personnel are familiar with the content of the bias-free policing policy.
- Complaints of biased policing should be investigated through a thorough and impartial process.
- The Office of Professional Development prepares the annual summary report on biased policing complaints.
Court Appearances
- Officers are authorized to wear the department uniform in response to a subpoena for trial testimony.
- Officers must appear in court in the department uniform for sworn testimony.
- Personal appearance and grooming requirements for officers in court or court-related proceedings include neat, clean, and pressed uniforms.
- If an officer is delayed in appearing for a scheduled court session, they should notify the Court Coordinator's office.
Subpoenas
- Subpoenas are delivered to department personnel through the Court Coordinator's office.
- The Court Coordinator's office is responsible for managing and tracking subpoenas.
- If an officer is unable to honor a subpoena, they should notify the Court Coordinator's office immediately.
Forced Entry
- Officers can forcibly enter a dwelling or other non-public place under exigent circumstances with a warrant.
- Exigent circumstances include hot pursuit, risk of harm to others, and risk of destruction of evidence.
- Any decision to forcibly enter a dwelling or other non-public place must be based upon a reasonable belief that exigent circumstances exist.
Bias-Free Policing Policy
- According to the policy, officers can consider specified characteristics such as race or gender when they are necessary to the investigation or detention.
- Biased policing is defined as the use of race, ethnicity, or national origin as the sole basis for law enforcement action.
- Biased policing occurs when an officer relies on specified characteristics in a way that is impermissible under the policy.
Quiz: The Use of Uniforms for Testimony by Police Officers - Test your knowledge on when officers are authorized to wear their department uniform for testimony and when they are not. Learn about the criteria for wearing uniforms in connection with official duties and understand the limitations for cases involving private individuals or businesses. Take this quiz to ensure you understand the appropriate use of uniforms during testimony.
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