325 Special Assault (V8)

Question 1

II. Hours of Operation and Callout / Notification Criteria
For an after-hours callout what must occur staffing-wise, prior to SAU being notified?

Answer 1

C. After hours callout criteria: An SAU detective is available via callout through the Police Emergency Communications Officer (PECO) at (904) 630-0513. All callouts require a Patrol supervisor to be at the scene prior to contacting the SAU supervisor through the Investigative PECO.

Question 2

II. Hours of Operation and Callout / Notification Criteria
D. An SAU detective shall be called out 24 hours a day when:
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8.

Answer 2

1. An arrest is made on an SAU warrant or when a suspect is in custody for a felony sex crime, aggravated child abuse, or aggravated elderly abuse;
2. A victim of a sex-based crime sustains significant injury, such as broken bones, serious lacerations, or any other injury likely to cause permanent disfigurement;
3. There is a burglary co-occurring with a sex-based incident;
4. The sex-based incident appears to be part of a pattern or series;
5. The incident involves another serious crime such as robbery, kidnapping, etc., where a sexual battery or attempted sexual battery was also part of the crime;
6. A non-domestic kidnapping or attempted non-domestic kidnapping of a victim 17 years of age or younger in which the victim has been recovered and the motivation for the kidnapping cannot be determined;
7. A non-verbal child sustains an aggravated injury, regardless of whether it is believed to be an accidental injury; or
8. Anytime a supervisor determines a detective can significantly help the investigation.

Question 3

III. Policies & Procedures
2. Child-on-Child: Sexual acts involving a suspect and victim that are both ______________Age_________. These cases are handled by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and follow-up with DCF is conducted by the SAU DCF Intake Detective.

Answer 3

under the age of 12

Question 4

III. Policies & Procedures
9. Non-Report Sexual Assault Examination Kits (NR): The sexual assault examination kit collected from a victim who wishes not to report the crime to law enforcement, but does wish to have potential evidence collected ______Time______ of the incident. These kits are held for two years from the date of submission into the Property & Evidence Facility. Within the two years these kits are held, a victim may choose to report the incident to law enforcement and the kit can be updated from NR to reflect the victim has chosen to report the offense.

Answer 4

within 120 hours

Question 5

B. Information Reports v. Statutory Offense Selections
What is the criteria for a statutory offense report vs. an information report?

Answer 5

1. For adult victims who can provide enough information for officers to identify which F.S.S., if any, may have been violated, officers shall list the corresponding F.S.S. in the offense block of any reports generated.
2. For child victims, if enough information exists for officers to determine which offense may have been violated, officers shall list the F.S.S.
3. If any doubt exists as to which F.S.S. should be selected, officers shall generate an Information Report and choose the reason “Information Report – Special Assault Unit”. Failing to select the SAU option will result in reports not being properly routed for investigative follow-up.
4. A resource guide that explains the different types of sex-based offenses covered by F.S.S. is maintained on the SAU 94Net site under “Patrol Resources” and can be referred to when attempting to identify the correct offense.

Question 6

C. Contacting Suspects in Special Assault Investigations
When should an officer engage/interview a suspect in a special assault case?

Answer 6

a. The suspect is still at the scene. “At the scene” means the suspect is within close proximity to the area where the crime occurred and/or is being reported, and has not made an attempt to leave, such as entering into a nearby residence or walking away from the incident location prior to the officer’s arrival; or
b. A crime just occurred, and the suspect is attempting to flee the scene. In this circumstance, the factors of whether or not the officer can engage in fresh pursuit should be considered before the officer attempts to apprehend the suspect. Additionally, the officer should consider whether or not the suspect poses a continued threat to the safety of others should the suspect escape.

Question 7

C. Contacting Suspects in Special Assault Investigations
If a question arises where a detective is contacted after hours, what is the process to have contact made?

Answer 7

3. Should an officer have any questions on whether or not they should contact a suspect in a special assault investigation, they can contact the SAU office during normal hours and speak with a detective, or they can contact their supervisor and the supervisor can request to speak to the on-call SAU supervisor via the Investigative PECO.

Question 8

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
If a juvenile wants to undergo an examination what must occur?

Answer 8

4. Per F.S.S. 960, Victim’s Rights, adult victims of sexual battery are not required to make a police report to undergo a forensic exam through the SAFE Program. If an officer is made aware of an allegation of sexual battery but the victim does not wish to speak to police, the officer shall advise the victim of this available medical assistance and provide the Rape Recovery Hotline phone number. Juvenile victims who wish to undergo a sexual assault examination through the CPT must have an accompanying police report.

Question 9

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
If a victim wishes to report an incident what is the appropriate course of action? (Offense vs. Information Report)

Answer 9

5. If the victim wishes to report the incident, responding officers shall document the incident on an Incident Report using the most appropriate offense title. In cases where the officer is unable to determine the appropriate offense and after consulting with their supervisor, the officer shall complete an Incident Report titled “Information” and select “Information Report – Special Assault Unit” as the reason.

Question 10

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
6. For adult victims, if any type of penetration occurred within the ______Time_Frame________, the victim can receive a forensic sexual assault examination through the SAFE Program.

Answer 10

preceding 120 hours

Question 11

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
6.
When will an officer notify the RAPE Recovery Hotline?

Answer 11

The advocacy program and the medical examination are not mutually exclusive; the victim does not have to accept advocacy to get a medical evaluation or vice versa. If the victim agrees to accept either service from the SAFE Program, the officer must call the Rape Recovery Hotline as soon as possible during the investigation. If the victim requests an advocate, the advocate will assist with requesting the medical evaluation. If the victim wishes only to participate in the medical evaluation, the officer shall notify the Rape Recovery Hotline of the medical examination request.

Question 12

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
8. In certain cases, a medical exam may be beneficial _____Time_Frame______ the offense occurred. The determination as to whether the victim should go to SAFE will be made on a case-by-case basis by SAFE medical staff (e.g., cases where the victim suffered significant trauma to the genital area). Officers shall telephonically confer with SAFE staff to determine if the victim should be transported to their facility.

Answer 12

beyond 120 hours after

Question 13

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
10. If a SAFE exam is likely to occur and officers have a suspect in custody, which should occur first? The interview or the exam?

Answer 13

10. b. The victim shall be transported to the SAU office prior to transporting the victim to SAFE unless immediate medical treatment or stabilization is needed; and

Question 14

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
12. (Transported to Medical Facility) Officers shall remain with the victim until SAFE staff or a detective (if one is responding) arrives. Response time for an advocate should ____Time_Frame____. In some instances, however, officers may have completed the investigation prior to the arrival of an advocate. Officers may return to service without waiting for the advocate, upon being relieved by SAFE personnel.

13. In the event an advocate or SAFE personnel do not respond, the officer shall notify ______________.

Answer 14

1. not exceed 45 minutes
2. a Patrol supervisor

Question 15

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
15. If an adult victim reports a sex crime from the _____Time_Frame_______ but refuses to be examined, the officer shall complete the carbon copy of Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination) and have the victim read and sign it. The victim’s signature shall be witnessed by ____________________.

Answer 15

1. preceding 120 hours
2. the reporting officer and the on-scene supervisor.

c. Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination) shall not be utilized when the victim decides not to make a criminal report of a sex crime pursuant to F.S.S. 960.
d. The officer shall note in the narrative of the applicable report if the victim refuses to sign Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination). In instances of refusal, Form P-0145 (Delayed or Declined Medical Examination) is not required.

Question 16

D. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Adult Victims [CFA 15.10]
16. Sexual assault examination kits for victims who choose not to report their victimization to law enforcement pursuant to F.S.S. 960 shall be retrieved from the SAFE Program office and shall be submitted to the Property & Evidence Facility as NR kits by a member of the SAU.

How long will these kits be maintained for?

Answer 16

a. These kits shall be maintained for two calendar years from the date they are entered into the Property & Evidence Facility.

Question 17

E. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Juvenile Victims [CFA 15.10]
1. If the victim is _______Age______, obtain information about the actual offense or criminal concern from an available adult (ensure the chosen adult is not the alleged offender) rather than interviewing the child. All sex-based offense victim interviews for children __________Age________ are conducted by the CPT. Any exception to this policy must be preapproved by the Commanding Officer of SAU. Officers may interview children who ______Age______ to obtain information for the report.

Answer 17

1. under the age of 12
2. under the age of 12
3. are 12 and older

Question 18

E. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Juvenile Victims [CFA 15.10]
2. For victims who are under the age of 18, officers shall adhere to the following procedures:
a. If the incident occurred _________Time_ Frame_____, the officer shall take the report following the same protocol as for adults (document on an Incident Report and route to the SAU). If there are observable injuries to non-sensitive (areas other than genitalia and/or female breasts) portions of the victim’s body, a Crime Scene Unit (CSU) detective shall be contacted to photograph the injuries.

Answer 18

more than 72 hours prior

Question 19

E. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Juvenile Victims [CFA 15.10]
2. For victims who are under the age of 18, officers shall adhere to the following procedures:
b. If the incident occurred ________Time_Frame_______ or there are extenuating circumstances warranting an immediate medical opinion or examination, then:

Answer 19

within the previous 72 hours

(a) The detective shall determine, based on the information provided by the officer, whether the incident requires immediate SAU attention.
(b) If it does not, the officer shall contact the CPT office and discuss the situation with CPT staff to arrange for a timely medical examination.
(c) The officer shall assist with transport to the CPT office.
(d) If a suspect is in custody, the SAU detective shall conduct an interview with the victim (or arrange for a CPT staff member to conduct an interview) prior to the CPT medical examination taking place.

Question 20

E. Initial Investigation of Sex Crimes Involving Juvenile Victims [CFA 15.10]
6. For calls involving a suspect and victim that are both _____Age_Frame_____, designated as child-on-child, these cases are handled by DCF and should be documented in an Information Report, with the reason selected as “Information Report – Special Assault Unit” so that it is routed to SAU.
The patrol investigation should be limited, however, ensure to notate relevant factors learned, such as whether this act/incident was discovered while investigating adult abuse, history of similar acts between any parties involved, if this was the result of parental neglect, or if the act was exploratory in nature between the children.

Answer 20

under the age of 12

Question 21

F. Initial Investigation of Drug-Facilitated Sex Crimes [CFA 15.10]
2. If the assault is thought to have occurred within the preceding ______Time_Frame_____, the officer shall do the following:
a. Notify a supervisor; and
b. Ask the victim to provide a urine sample at that time. If they are willing to do so, the ____________ shall request a ________________ respond immediately. The ________________ shall advise the PECO of the nature of the call and explain that it is necessary for a CSU detective to respond without unnecessary delay.

Answer 21

1. 12 hours
2. supervisor
3. CSU detective
4. supervisor

Question 22

F. Initial Investigation of Drug-Facilitated Sex Crimes [CFA 15.10]
3. If the victim is being transported to SAFE or CPT for a sexual assault examination _______________ of the assault, the victim will be requested to provide a urine sample during the exam, so it will not be necessary to request a ________Unit____________. If SAFE or CPT personnel will not be able to examine the victim ________Time_Frame__________, a ______Unit_________ shall be requested to collect the urine sample from the victim. If any questions arise about this procedure, supervisors are directed to contact the CSU detective or the on-call SAU detective.

Answer 22

1. within 12 hours
2. CSU detective
3. prior to the end of the 12-hour time period
4. CSU detective

Question 23

G. Interviewing Victims of Sex Crimes [CFA 15.10]
5. If the victim is ________Age_______, obtain information for the Incident Report from an adult rather than interviewing the child.

Answer 23

under the age of 12

Question 24

G. Interviewing Victims of Sex Crimes [CFA 15.10]
. For adults, if the sexual assault occurred ______Time_Frame_______, advise the victim not to shower, bathe, or otherwise alter his or her physical appearance, or engage in any activity that may contaminate or destroy valuable evidence. For victims who are under the age of 18, CPT guidelines reduce the time frame to _____________.

Answer 24

1. within the preceding 120 hours
2. 72 hours

Question 25

I. Sexting Investigations 1. Patrol officers shall handle all non-criminal sexting investigations involving minors __________________. A. Age Range

Answer 25

between the ages of 12-17

Question 26

I. Sexting Investigations 2. Sexting offenses do not apply to adults. If an adult is involved in sending or receiving nude images or videos to or from a juvenile, the officer should write an Incident Report and route it to ___________Unit(s)____________. Any evidence should be collected or seized as described in Order 392 (Computer Forensics Investigations) due to the potential for it to contain child pornography.

Answer 26

both SAU and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit

Question 27

I. Sexting Investigations 4. To investigate sexting offenses, officers shall check the minor’s name through the sexting database located on the “Laptops” webpage on 94Net to identify suspects who have been charged with sexting. a. The first sexting offense is classified as _______Offense_Level______. Officers shall:

Answer 27

1. non-criminal (civil) (1) Complete a Form P-0698 (Juvenile Civil Sexting Citation) for each juvenile who transmits or possesses a photograph or video that meets the criteria defined in the sexting statute. (a) Officers shall explain to the parent or guardian that the juvenile must appear before the Juvenile Court. (b) In lieu of appearing, the juvenile may complete any of the following: (i) Eight hours of community service; (ii) Pay a $60 civil penalty; or (iii) Participate in a cyber-safety program.

Question 28

I. Sexting Investigations 4. To investigate sexting offenses, officers shall check the minor’s name through the sexting database located on the “Laptops” webpage on 94Net to identify suspects who have been charged with sexting. (1) Complete a Form P-0698 (Juvenile Civil Sexting Citation) for each juvenile who transmits or possesses a photograph or video that meets the criteria defined in the sexting statute. (c) The juvenile receiving the citation and a parent or guardian must report to the Juvenile Department, Room 2017, at the Duval County Courthouse ________Time_Frame______ to schedule a court date or to receive instructions for completing the alternative penalty or penalties listed above.

Answer 28

within 10 days

Question 29

I. Sexting Investigations 4. To investigate sexting offenses, officers shall check the minor’s name through the sexting database located on the “Laptops” webpage on 94Net to identify suspects who have been charged with sexting. b. A second offense could be classified as a ________offense__________ and shall be followed up by a detective in the SAU. Officers shall:

Answer 29

misdemeanor (1) Validate the previous Juvenile Civil Sexting Citation was issued and completed by checking the sexting database and Duval County Clerk of Courts Clerk Online Resource ePortal (CORE). If a Juvenile Civil Sexting Citation is eventually dismissed while the juvenile is going through the court process, that offense does not count toward the number of offenses used to determine whether this is a first or subsequent offense.

Question 30

I. Sexting Investigations 4. To investigate sexting offenses, officers shall check the minor’s name through the sexting database located on the “Laptops” webpage on 94Net to identify suspects who have been charged with sexting. b. A second offense could be classified as a misdemeanor and shall be followed up by a detective in the SAU. Officers shall: What should be done with the electronics which store the contraband?

Answer 30

(3) Seize all electronic devices with contraband photographs and/or videos and submit them to the Property & Evidence Facility as evidence. List the seized electronic devices in the Property Section of the Incident Report; and (4) If the owner of the electronic device is willing, have him or her sign a Form P-0527 (Consent to Search Computer[s], Computer Peripherals, Cellular Phones, and Related Audiovisual or Digital Media/ Devices) for the device and document the password(s) necessary to access the device.

Question 31

I. Sexting Investigations 4. To investigate sexting offenses, officers shall check the minor’s name through the sexting database located on the “Laptops” webpage on 94Net to identify suspects who have been charged with sexting. b. A second offense could be classified as a misdemeanor and shall be followed up by a detective in the SAU. Officers shall: The third or subsequent offenses are considered?

Answer 31

c. Third or subsequent offenses are felonies and must be followed up by the SAU personnel. Officers shall follow the reporting and evidence procedures listed above for second offenses.

Question 32

J. Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child Dependency A person who fails to report an allegation of child abuse, child neglect, or child dependency and who knowingly and willfully prevents another person from reporting, commits a _______Offense_and_Level______________.

Answer 32

1. Allegations of child abuse, child neglect, and child dependency may be on-viewed by a police officer, received by a call from a complainant to the Communications Center, or from the DCF. Per F.S.S. 39.205, a person who is required to report known or suspected child abuse, abandonment, neglect, or child sexual abuse and who knowingly and willfully fails to do so, or who knowingly and willfully prevents another person to do so, commits a felony of the 3rd degree.

Question 33

J. Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child 2. Investigation procedures for alleged abuse cases are as follows: b. Unless the alleged abuse or neglect is in progress, officers investigating a child abuse or neglect complaint shall first attempt to?

Answer 33

b. Unless the alleged abuse or neglect is in progress, officers investigating a child abuse or neglect complaint shall first attempt to contact neighbors and the complainant before contacting the child's (victim's) parents or guardians. Children should be interviewed in private and not in the presence of parents, guardians, or possible suspects. If the child is very young and requests someone he/she trusts be with them during the interview, the privacy requirement may be waived. Officers must be certain this person is not a suspect.

Question 34

J. Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child 2. Investigation procedures for alleged abuse cases are as follows: For incidents of non-aggravated child abuse, officers will do what?

Answer 34

h. For non-aggravated child abuse, officers shall attempt to locate and interview possible suspect(s); (1) Document efforts in the narrative; (2) Make an arrest if probable cause exists; (3) If the officer is unsure probable cause exists, he shall first confer with his chain of command, and if they are still unsure, he shall contact an SAU detective or the State Attorney’s Office (SAO); and (4) If probable cause exists for an arrest but the officer is unable to locate the suspect(s), the officer shall seek a warrant through the SAO (all photographs must be made available by the officer either physically or electronically when seeking a warrant through the SAO).

Question 35

J. Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child 2. Investigation procedures for alleged abuse cases are as follows: j. Officers investigating an actual, potential, or suspected case of child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse, regardless if committed by a caregiver or non-caregiver, shall immediately: (1) (2) (3)

Answer 35

(1) Notify a supervisor; (2) Review F.S.S. Chapters 39.201 and 827.03 to familiarize themselves with reporting requirements and with the elements of child abuse, child neglect, and aggravated child abuse. Review F.S.S. 827.04(1) which addresses acts by another which contribute to the delinquency of a minor; (3) Notify the Florida Abuse Hotline regarding incidents of child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse, regardless if committed by a caregiver or non-caregiver as prescribed by F.S.S. 39.201. In lieu of calling the abuse registry, police reports can also be forwarded to DCF by fax at 1-800-914-0004 or via the internet at the DCF website. Officers can also call for technical assistance and non-reporting matters at 1-800-541-9724. Note that these telephone numbers are for law enforcement use only. Individuals not associated with law enforcement can still contact the registry by calling 1-800-962-2873 (1-800-96-ABUSE);

Question 36

J. Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child 2. Investigation procedures for alleged abuse cases are as follows: j. Officers investigating an actual, potential, or suspected case of child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse, regardless if committed by a caregiver or non-caregiver, shall immediately: If a case is received from DCF or the Abuse Hotline what must be included in the report?

Answer 36

(5) Officers shall complete an Incident Report on all cases of alleged abuse or neglect (this includes verified and unfounded cases). On all cases received directly from the Florida Abuse Registry, the DCF Abuse Report number must be included in the narrative of the Incident Report. Officers who are unable to contact the alleged victim(s) or unable to verify a bona fide case of abuse or neglect shall complete an Information Report, select “Information Report – Special Assault Unit”, and route it to the SAU;

Question 37

J. Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child 2. Investigation procedures for alleged abuse cases are as follows: j. Officers investigating an actual, potential, or suspected case of child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse, regardless if committed by a caregiver or non-caregiver, shall immediately: (9) officers shall notify detectives: (a) agg abuse with suspect in custody (b)Homicide when _________ (c) ____________________ employee (d)

Answer 37

(b) life threatening injuries (c) If allegations of child abuse are made against a Duval County School Board employee (i.e., teacher, principal, coach, or anyone having responsibility for students); and (d) Anytime a supervisor feels a detective can substantially help the investigation.

Question 38

J. Child Abuse, Child Neglect, and Child 2. Investigation procedures for alleged abuse cases are as follows: j. Officers investigating an actual, potential, or suspected case of child abuse, child neglect, or child sexual abuse, regardless if committed by a caregiver or non-caregiver, shall immediately: Is it necessary for an officer to re-interview a victim after being interviewed?

Answer 38

(11) Some of these reports may be taken over the phone by Tele-Serv. It is not necessary that the investigating officer re-interview the child. Officers shall indicate in the narrative of the Incident Report and/or Arrest & Booking Report what information was obtained from another investigator and list the investigator's name, address, and phone number; and (12) If probable cause exists for an arrest, enforcement action on the officer's part is recommended, which includes making a physical arrest if the suspect(s) is present.

Question 39

3. Factors used to identify abused or neglected children and abuse suspects are as follows: d. The following are disposition procedures for abused or neglected children: (3) If a child is placed with DCF what must be completed and if charged what is the offense?

Answer 39

(3) If a child is to be placed with DCF, an Incident Report, titled “Child Abuse,” “Child Neglect,” or “Homeless Child” must be completed. The narrative of the report shall contain the specific details as to why it was necessary to remove the child from the home;

Question 40

K. Intimate Violence Enhanced Services Team (InVEST) When are reported incident of domestic violence sent to the Hubbard House's InVEST member?

Answer 40

4. Every 24 hours reported incidents of domestic violence are sent to the Hubbard House’s InVEST member pursuant to F.S.S. 741.28 and F.S.S. 741.29 through a secure automated email service, as structured by JSO’s Information Systems Management (ISM) Section. There is no cost to Hubbard House for this service. Supplemental Reports authored after the creation of an initial Incident Report are also included in the transmitted case information. [CFA 15.09]