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Transporting prisoners Determine age, advise dispatch to nature of arrest, indentification of prisoner, destiantion and starting mileage
Transporting prisoners (TRUE OR FALSE) Handcuff and search before placing in vehicle
Diagram location of physical evidence at crime scenes Time and date of sketch Complaint number Name of preper and measurer
Process a diagram of crime scene as evidence ~handles crime scene sketch as evidence~ Note date/time and location Identified person making sketch with personal identifier (initials) and marks as evidence.
Photograph crime scene
Selects proper equipment Photographs exact location of crime(house number/street sign) Photographs general exterior (perimeter) Photographs specifics of the crime (evidence/victims) Logs sequence of pictures taken at crime scene
Grid Search A search method employed by two or more people overlapping separate line searches forming a grid. This method is best used in large crime scenes such as fields or woods (outside). Several searches, or a line of them, move alongside each other from one end to the other.
Quadrant/zone search A search method in which the crime scene is divided into smaller sections (zones or quadrants) and team members are assigned to search each section. Each of these sections can be divided into smaller sections for smaller teams to search thoroughly. Best searching for a small object
Spiral Search Carried out by a single person involves the searcher walking in a circular fashion from the outer point of crime scence
Locates the suspect by radio communications with base station or other officers or searching the surrounding area Determines whether it is legal to conduct a show up: -a limited period of time has elapsed since the crime was committed; -probably cause is absent that the suspect committed the crime; and -to eliminate innocent victims of circumstances from suspicion. Transports victim/witnesses to the suspect for viewing -to eliminate a potentially innocent person from being a victim of circumstances -to minimize the level of government intrusion
Plan for a search Determines the appropriate search method based upon available personnel, equipment, and physical characteristics of the area to be searched, including: -spiral -grid -quadrant Conducts a briefing describing: -Facts relating to the crime and crime scene -officers' assignments for the search
Know what an officer may have to do prior to search of crime scene Protection of the crime scene Secure the scene: the scene where the body is located is usually the area most critical to the death investigator. Examining this area is CRUCIAL to the death investigation.
Zone search pattern
Grid search pattern
Strip Method or Line Method
Crime in progress scene Establish control of perimeter Protect crime scene Search immediate area for support personnel Conduct preliminary crime scene search Collects and records evidence
If a vehicle is crashed at an unsafe proximity to a live wire call utilities do not attempt to rescue driver
Marksmanship Stance Grip Trigger Control Sight alignment Sight picture
Warrants Write affidavit for search warrant for review by magistrate Review for accuracy and completeness of affidavit before presenting it to judge Raise right hand to swear to accuracy Serve copy of warrant by giving it to the person in control of premises or leave in conspicuous place if peremisis is unoccupied Leave a copy of tabulation of items seized (if they were) at place searched or with person in charge
Prints Locate
Determine direction Follow prints
Speeding Visually estimate speed Observe speed in relation to other objects Listen to engine Apply experience gained in clocking vehicles Pace the vehicle
Out of state speeding You have to post bond When stopping an out of state driver and issuing a civil infraction ticket it is common practice for that officer to collect what is called a roadside traffic bond. It is to ensure the appropriate court jurisdiction receives a form of payment for the offense the out of state driver was cited for. If an out of state driver is unable to post bond or does not have a bond card the officer may take possession of the motorists license in lieu of the bond.
Stolen Vehicles Determine whether vehicle is reported stolen
Should happen within 48 hours
DV and Assault The court may delay proceedings and place assailant on probation without entering judgement of guilt. Court shall enter adjudication of guilt during probation if the assailant: -commits an assaultive crime -violates court order If term of probation is fulfilled the court shall discharge the assailant and dismiss proceedings Note: a case dismissed under MCL.769.4a can be used to enhance a subsequent case Michigan law provides an enhanced felony penalty of imprisonment for NOT more than 5 years or a fine of 5,000 or both where: assailant is convicted of aggravated assault. Michigan law provides an enhanced misdemeanor of imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of 1000 or both where: the assailant is convicted of assault and battery or violation of corresponding local ordinance, if previously convicted 1 or more times Mich law provides a misdemeanor of imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of 500 where relationship is domestic LE shall file copy of written DV report in 48 hours Upon arrest officers must forward fingerprints to state police in 72 hours
PPO/SPO/Sexual Assault PPO Sexual assault PPO can be issued if the respondent: had been convicted of committing sexual assault or furnishing obscene material to a minor. Sexual assault PPO can be issued if petitioner has been: -subjected to sexual assault or placed in reasonable apprehension of sexual assault Sexual assault kit evidence is not necessary to report incident to law enforcement in order to obtain forensic exam An individual arrested for violation of PPO shall be brought before court in the county where violation occurred within 24 hours to charge of contempt PPO is effective when signed by judge even before served
Fingerprinting LE agency shall immediately fingerprint the assailant and shall forward the fingerprints to the state police within 72 hours of arrest in all of the following: -Domestic Violence -Felonies -Including: any other misdemeanor which the max penalty exceeds 92 days or a fine of 1000 or both including PPO and FPO
Documents all property that has been impounded Determine final disposition: returned, destroyed, disposed and auctioned.
Witness Autopsies Verify identity of body of deceased upon which the autopsy is performed Collect evidence to assist in investigation (photos of fingernails, fingerprints, scrapings, clothing, etc) Takes custody of evidence collected by pathologist during autopsy Records (in field notes) facts contributing to death, as determined by pathologist.
Tag evidence and confiscated property Place identifying marks on property ex: complaint number or officer initials and date Complete evidence tag by recording all pertinent information DOCUMENT CHAIN OF CUSTODY: description, dates, times. Location, name of recovering officer, where transported and secured. (Mcoles will ask what is the "least destructive" way to identify property-evidence tag)
Transports and stories digital evidence by considering Temperature and humidity Physical shock Static and magnetic sources Placing phone calls in "faraday" bag to block signals
Cast impressions Evaluate expression at crime scene for evidentiary value (cut in tire, wear spot on shoe, took marks) Protect impression to be cast
Locate and evaluate latent fingerprint Identify the type of object that can be dusted (smooth clean surfaces) Examines prints for ridge structure (MCOLES exam will ask which area is best to be tested for fingerprints)
MCOLES question: what should you do when an individual refuses fingerprints? A person who refuses fingerprints is guilty of a misdemeanor of 90 days/$
Provide assailant with actual notice of: -existence of PPO -penalties of violating PPO -location of which assailant can obtain true copy -provide a copy to the victim (copy of order and complete proof of service) -law enforcement agency that entered PPO into LEIN and circuit court that issues PPO
How to keep contact with another officer on the scene? Seize weapons that are available and visible Maintain physical separation of victim and assailant without losing eye contact
Large scale searches Receive instructions from search coordinator Search assigned area properly with systematic approach Secure immediate evidence where any possible evidence has been located while staying at location of object Document actions taken
Investigate unusual odors
Determine nature, location and source of odor using smell Notify dispatcher of providing nature and cause of odor Inform appropriate non-police department (public works, gas company, specialized units) Secure area if environmental hazard exists
Investigate unusual sounds Locate nature and source by listening and or interviewing individuals Notify dispatcher of situation (sound is unfound, family dispute, automobile backfire, animal noises) Take appropriate action to terminate sound
Identify wanted vehicles or persons Observe area for unusual activity or suspicious persons or vehicles Compare description or persons or vehicles to wanted persons/vehicles list Verify identification of person by drivers license or ID Verify vehicle by registration or VIN -notify dispatcher of location and registration of suspicious vehicles -observe suspicious vehicle in its environment BEFORE approaching
Notify dispatcher of unlocked buildings Secure perimeter using back up (if needed) Visually checks outside of building for signs of entry (pry marks, foot prints) Enters building in safe and cautious manner Evaluate information gathered in search to determine next course of action (notify owner, conduct further investigation, secure building)
Foot Patrol ON MCOLES Use random pattern (avoid fixed route) Frequent areas of known problems Use correct beat at night walk next to building, during the day walk next to curb Maintain contact with base station (dispatch)
Confer with juvenile probation officer Discuss case: Facts and opinions, documentation to support opinions, possible courses of action (detention, relocation, counseling) Determine appropriate course of action:
- Release to parents
- Diversion w/referral to public or private agency
- Petition to juvenile court
- Waiver of jurisdiction to adult court Notes: If a child is a visitor in a house where a crime occured the child's parents or guardian should be notified. Monitor progress of juvenile when appropriate in person or by telephone. ● Notify parents/guardians (if possible) immediately after apprehension and request presence at detention location.
Provide care for burns:
- Saturate with water (for superficial burns)
- Care for shock
- Monitor vital signs
- Cover area with water for superficial burns
- Cover area with dry clean dressing to reduce potential infection
Provide care for electric shock
- Determine if there's potential danger to victim, officers or bystanders. ● Take appropriate corrective action to eliminate electrical danger and take
