Detective Interview Flashcards
(84 cards)
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Why do you want to be a Detective?
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Why:
The process of pursuing leads, documenting my process, and bringing criminals to justice as part of a team is very engaging for me.
CID is a well-oiled team, of very talented detectives, who work very well together making a huge impact in the safety of our community.
I have a high level of motivation and personal drive;
I am a dedicated team player, and
I believe strongly in the importance of teamwork;
I have a littel bit of experience working investigations; and I want to be a member of this team.
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What have you done to prepare?
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What:
I always make it a point to conduct follow-up investigations to pursue any apparent leads, consulting with detectives along the way for assistance, guidance, and suggestions.
Many of my best investigative cases have stemmed from initial reports taken by other deputies.
I have written and executed over 30 search warrants in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
I have coordinated, and executed, operations with outside agencies, recovered tens of thousands of dollars in stolen property from as far away as the East Coast.
I have recovered stolen funds, stolen and illegal firearms, evidence of felony crimes, and I have brought suspects to justice.
I have established a very good reputation with the DA’s Office for well-written reports, solid investigations, and successful prosecutions.
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Closing
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Highly SELF-MOTIVATED, DEDICATED LOYAL and RELIABLE team player
Write very solid investigations, document my investigative process
Have an excellent reputation with the DA’s Office
Have a proven record of successful investigations, well outside the scope of typical patrol responsibilities;
If you give me the opportunity, I will be a COMMITTED, DEDICATED, and RELIABLE asset to CID
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Space holder
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Space holder
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SPACE HOLDER
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SPACE HOLDER
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OIS
Officer involved shooting, you are the lead Detective; what are your protocols, how do you proceed, and what are your concerns?
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OIS Follow checklist;
Take care of our personnel’s needs;
Get them sequestered;
Get their support person and representative;
Preservation of the scene;
Forensics;
S&T to Pull any video;
ID witnesses;
Interview the witnessing deputies/officers as witnesses;
Interview shooting deputies/officers last;
Canvass for witnesses and video/pics, interview
Interview AMR/Fire personnel;
Dispatch tapes and call logs;
Coban/body cameras/audio recorders;
Coroner’s for any deceased;
PIO for media and Social media;
If deputy/officer invokes, they can still be interviewed by AIT but CID is not involved. AIT interview cannot be used in a county criminal trial but is admissible in a federal civil rights case.
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SPACE HOLDER
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SPACE HOLDER
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SPACE HOLDER
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PC to arrest 15 year old homicide suspect; what are your protocols, how do you proceed, and what are your concerns?
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SB395 (AKA 625.6 W&I)
Officers cannot conduct custodial interrogation of any minor aged 15 years or younger until they have consulted with legal counsel.
Exception: Exigency–> to protect life or property from immanent threat
**Workaround: Phone calls are not considered custodial in nature**
625 W&I:
Whenever a juvenile is taken into custody, they shall be advised of their Miranda Rights regardless of intent to question or not.
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What is the four-prong test to determine the curtilage of a home?
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- Proximity to the home
- Whether area is in an enclosure surrounding the home
- Nature and uses of the area
- Steps taken to conceal the area from public view
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When is compliance with Ramey-Payton-Steagald required?
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- Location is a home or other structure in which the occupants have a reasonable expectation of privacy
- Officers physically enter the structure
- Officers entered with the intent to immediately arrest an occupant
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What are the court cases that support valid arrests “at the doorway,” which are not a violation or Ramey-Peyton-Steagald?What are the three valid arrests “At the threshold,” which do not violate Ramey-Payton-Steagald?What are options if suspect opens the door and then flees into the residence?
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US vs Santana - At the doorway
US vs Vaneaton - Just inside the doorway
- Outside the doorway: Asking arrestee to exit, trickery, ruses and orders to exit are acceptable
- At the doorway: With the door wide open, one step forward would place them outside, and one step back into the vestibule; they are fully exposed to public view, speech, hearing, and touch (US vs Santana); if suspect flees inside, officers may pursue (hot pursuit)
- Just inside the doorway:
A. Arrestee voluntarily opened the door
B. Opened the door widely exposing them to public view, speech, hearing, and touch
C. Knew or reasonably should have known callers were officers (ex: announced when knocking); May reach in and arrest (9th Circuit, US vs Vaneaton)
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What is Oliver vs United States?
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Open Fields Doctrine:
Expectation of privacy does not extend to open fields; fences and “No Trespassing” signs do not bar public view and do not create a reasonable expectation of privacy; the Fourth Amendment does not apply
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What is 625 W&I?
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Whenever a juvenile is taken into custody, they shall be advised of their Miranda Rights regardless of intent to question or not.
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Per CalECPA / SB178 / 1546.1 PC when may an officer physically or electronically access data on a device?
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- Consent; must be express and directly to the officer accessing the device
- Found device; only to identify the owner
- Exigent circumstances
- Search Warrant
- Wiretap order
- Possibly as an express condition of probation (agreement with judge during sentencing; Parole searches are statutory-based and no consent is given–> Invalid for parole searches)
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What is the timeframe for notification to Child Welfare Services regarding suspected child abuse?
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- Immediately or as soon as practical by phone, and
- Follow-up by faxing SCAR report within 36 hours
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Can you seize suspect property that has already been booked into jail property without a warrant?What are the case laws supporting this?
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Yes, provided the property was searched, viewed, or seen during the unobjectionable booking inventory.
The evidentiary value does not need to be immediately known or recognized A “second look” at potential evidence does not require a warrantUS vs Edwards, US vs Grill, US vs Thompson
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What is the significance of SB395 / 625.6 W&I?
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Officers cannot conduct custodial interrogation of any minor aged 15 years or younger until they have consulted with legal counsel.
Exception: Exigency–> to protect life or property from immanent threat
**Workaround: Phone calls are not considered custodial in nature**
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Can Officers re-contact and question a suspect who previously invoked the right to remain silent?
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Yes, per Michigan vs Mosley. The courts have consistently ruled there are five requirements:
(1) Interrogation immediately ceased: When the suspect invoked, the officers immediately stopped interrogating him.
(2) No coaxing: The officers did not pressure or otherwise coax the suspect into changing his mind about invoking.
(3) Time lapse: The officers waited a “significant period of time” before recontacting the suspect (minimum two hours)
(4) No pressure: When officers recontacted the suspect, they did not attempt to persuade the suspect to talk.
(5) Waiver: The officers did not begin questioning him until he waived his Miranda rights.
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What are the permissible questions to ask of the shooting officer in an OIS?
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- Number and direction of rounds fired
- Number and description of suspect(s) and suspect vehicle(s); for outstanding suspects include direction(s) of travel and any injuries to suspect(s)
- Any weapons possessed by outstanding suspects; any shots fired by suspects and directions
- What, if any, medical aid has been requested or administered
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Name several types of searches that would be exceptions to the search warrant requirement.
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- Plain View
- Open Fields
- Consent
- Probation / Parole
- Pat-Down/Terry Frisk (Terry vs Ohio)
- Vehicle searches
- Vehicle storage inventory
- Exigent Circumstances (check the welfare)
- Incident to arrest / booking
- Chimel (lunging distance in home)
- Protective Sweep
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What are the four basic principles for the Plain View doctrine to be applicable?
1. Awareness of item must be gained solely through sight (ex: odors and sounds do not apply)
2. Officer must be legally present when they see the item
3. Discovery of item must be inadvertent; cannot be by design
4. Item must be immediately recognized as subject to seizure
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What are the duties of the on-scene supervisor during an officer-involved shooting? (10 primary considerations)
(1) Obtain emergency medical attention for any injured individuals;
(2) Obtain a brief overview of the situation from any non-shooter deputy(s); In the event that there are no non-shooter deputies, the supervisor should attempt to obtain a brief voluntary overview from one shooter deputy;
(3) If necessary, the supervisor may administratively order any deputy from the Department to immediately provide public safety information necessary to secure the scene and pursue suspects;--\> The initial on scene supervisor SHOULD NOT attempt to order a deputy to provide any information other than public safety information;
(4) Take command of and secure the incident scene, establishing an inner and outer perimeter until relieved by a detective supervisor or other assigned personnel;
--\> Assign deputy to check the welfare at any residences believed to be in the directions rounds were fired;
--\> Assign deputy to photo-document the scene;
--\> Assign a deputy to Major Incident log and entry control
--\> Request additional personnel as necessary
(5) Each involved deputy should be given an administrative order not to discuss the incident with other involved deputies pending further direction; if possible, an uninvolved deputy should be assigned to support and monitor involved deputies
(6) As soon as practical, notify the area Lieutenant, Division Commander, the Sheriff, the Undersheriff, and the CID Sergeant providing as much information as is possible
(7) Contact any department representative requested by involved deputies
(8) As soon a practical, shooter deputies should respond or be transported (separately, if feasible) to the station for further direction;
(9) When a deputy’s weapon is taken or left at the scene (e.g., evidence), that deputy will be provided with a comparable replacement.
(10) Assign initial ARS report, review and approve once completed.
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Amber Alert
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What alert criteria must you have in order to send an Amber Alert?
(1) Confirmed abduction;
(2) The victim is 17 years of age or younger, or of proven mental or physical disability,
(3) Reason to believe the victim is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, and
(4) There is sufficient information available that could allow the general public to assist in the recovery of the victim.
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What is the procedure for sending an Amber Alert?
(1) Confirm Criteria: Law enforcement supervisor will determine that the circumstances surrounding the report of a missing child meet the criteria for an AMBER Alert;
(2) Notify Allied Agencies: Along with all appropriate intra-Departmental notifications, the local FBI and CHP Offices should be immediately notified of the abduction and request that both agencies send a representative to the incident command center;
(3) Establish a Call Center: A call center, which is adequately staffed and able to handle a high volume of calls simultaneously, should be established prior to publicly broadcasting a call-in number.
(4) Prepare AMBER Alert Message: This message will be used for the EAS broadcast and the EDIS Teletype. The message should contain the following information:
--\>\>child identification,
--\>\>suspect’s identification,
--\>\>vehicle description,
--\>\>location of occurrence,
--\>\>direction of travel,
--\>\>identity and telephone number for media liaison or PIO,
--\>\>phone number for public to call in leads.
(5) Activate EAS: A supervisor or designated person shall activate the Emergency Alert System, contact ECC, fax or relay the alert bulletin to the OES duty officer and ask that a local EAS be transmitted immediately (CHP will coordinate the EAS transmission of the alert message);
(6) Generate EDIS Flash Message: A supervisor or designed person shall generate an EDIS Flash administrative message via CLETS to all law enforcement agencies and media outlets statewide. The message must contain:
a. Direct message to user group code 4500;
b. Text must start with the words “EDIS FLASH”;
c. The subject line should contain the words “Child Abduction Alert” and city of occurrence. The message should contain the same information outlined above for the EAS.
(7) Create child abduction poster;
(8) Generate local media bulletin;
(9) Activate the changeable message signs system;
(10) Generate a TRAK flyer;
(11) Initiate Alert updates/cancellations, as appropriate.
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How often must a prisoner be checked while detained in a holding facility?
What information must be documented on a holding log?
No less than once every fifteen minutes.
Information that must be annotated on the holding facility log for security checks:
(1) Case number;
(2) Date/time of booking;
(3) Charges;
(4) Arrestee’s name;
(5) Date and time released;
(6) Times security checks were made.
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Per Lexipol 324, what must a juvenile offender be advised anytime they are placed in secure custody?
(1) The purpose of the secure custody,
(2) The length of time the secure custody is expected to last and
(3) The maximum six-hour limitation
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What is Meghan's Law?
(two parts)
1. Sex Offender Registration
2. Community notification
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What is Jessica's Law?
Law requiring enhanced conditions, in addition to Meghan's Law requirements, for Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs).
1. GPS monitoring for life; felony to remove or disable GPS per 645.5 PC
2. Must stay 2,000 feet away (2,640 feet for high-risk offenders) from:
\>\>Schools
\>\>Parks
\>\>Licensed Day Cares
\>\>Places where children gather
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How long must you wait to re-interview a subject who invoked the right to remain silent?
What is the case law?
Minimum two hours
Michigan v. Mosley
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What is CACI?
Child Abuse Central Index tracks outcomes of child abuse investigations:
1. Names of suspects and victims
2. Investigating agency
3. Case numbers
4. Type of abuse investigated
5. Outcome of investigations:
\>\>Unfounded
\>\>Inconclusive
\>\>Substantiated
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What is CODIS?
Who maintains it?
What does it contain?
What are the levels of information?
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)
National database created and maintained by the FBI
Contains DNA for:
1. missing persons,
2. unidentified persons,
3. convicted offenders, and
4. forensic samples collected from crime scenes.
CODIS consists of three levels of information;
1. Local DNA Index Systems (_LDIS_) where DNA profiles originate,
2. State DNA Index Systems (_SDIS_) which allows for laboratories within states to share information, and
3. the National DNA Index System (_NDIS_) which allows states to compare DNA information with one another.
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Another agency contacts you regarding a CODIS hit where suspect lives in your jurisdiction.
What do you do?
1. Obtain suspect information from the CODIS hit.
2. Work up information on the suspect:
\>\>Background
\>\>Database info/CAL Photo/booking photos
\>\>Residence/Employment
3. Initiated surveillance to surreptitiously collect DNA from discarded items, or
4. After conferring with originating agency, obtain a search warrant for DNA collection, interview suspect, and then release them (consider if suspect is a flight risk)
5. Submit DNA for comparrison; if it comes back with a positive "hit," obtain a warrant or submit for complaint
5. Submit DNA for comparrison/confirmation
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What is the criteria for obtaining a search warrant?
1. Stolen or embezzled
2. Use as the means of committing a felony
3. Possessed with the inten to use it as the means of committing a public offense, or possessed by another for the purpose of concealing or preventing its discovery
4. Tends to show that a felony has been committed or that a particular person has committed a felony
5. Tends to show that sexual exploitation of a child, in violation of 311.3 PC, has occurred or is occurring
6. There is a warrant for the person's arrest
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Major incident:
What are the first arriving detective's responsibilities?
1. Contact the incident commander; briefing
2. Interview first deputies on scene
3. Identify victims (names, ages, injuries, current locations)
4. Identify any suspects in custody or at large (names, ages, descriptions, weapons, vehicles, injuries, associates, etc)
5. Determine extent of crime scene; adjust perimeters as appropriate
6. Determine scene safety; difficulty accessing
7. Ensure crime scene log has been implemented
8. Call and advise CID SGT of known information
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Child Victim Interviews:
What are some of the considerations when interviewing a child victim?
1. Defer interviews until a detective trained in child forensic interviews is available
2. Victim should not be interviewed at home or where abuse occurred
3. Video and audio record interviews
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Child Victim Interviews:
You should not detain a child victim involuntarily, for the purpose of an interview or medical exam, without the consent of the parent or guarduan unless what?
Exigent Circumstances:
1. Child medical issues need to be immediately addressed
2. Reasonable Belief child is or will be in danger if intervbiew or exam is not immediately conducted
3. Offender is parent or guardian and reason to believe child may be in continued danger
4. Court order or warrant has been issued
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Child molest interview; parent calls and orders interview stopped.
What do you do?
It is impossible to determine if the person on the phone is who they are purporting to be.
Continue interview and if parent shows up in person, then will stop interview, and speak with parent;
If parent is not supportive of child getting help and assistance, then call CWS, as the parent does not appear to be looking out for the best interests of the child.
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Child Interviews:
Under what circumstances may you interview a child victim at school?
If interview is to be done at school (in-school), must have:
1. parental consent,
2. court order,
3. warrant, or
4. exigent circumstances
Per CAMRETA v. GREENE 2010: seizing a child, absent a warrant, court order, parental consent, or exigent circumstances violates the Fourth Amendement
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After a complaint is filed with the DA, can you interview the suspect if they waive their Miranda Rights?
No.
Per People v. Viray (2005) Once a complaint is filed with the DA's office, the Sixth Amendment right to Counsel applies over and above the Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination; the suspect can only be interviewed after contacting their attorney and obtaining consent to question their client.
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What are the types of warrants?
_Search Warrants:_
McNeely Warrant (DUI blood)
Riley Warrant (Cell phone or similar device)
Jones Warrant (GPS tracking)
Anticipatory Warrant (Triggering event)
Sneak-and-Peak Warrant / Delayed Notice Warrant
Mincey Warrant (Homicide scene)
Joyce Warrant (Submission of suspect's clothing for labaratory analysis)
Hobbs Motion (to protect the identity of confidential informants)
_Arrest Warrants:_
Complaint Warrant (DA's Office filed)
Ramey Warrant (Pre-complaint for questioning)
Steagald Warrant (Arrest suspect in third party residence)
Governor’s Warrant (Facilitates the extradition of an arrested person another state to the state desiring prosecution; initiated by the receiving state)
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What is a McNeely Warrant?
Forced blood for DUI/BUI
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What is a Riley Warrant?
Searching a Cell phone or similar device
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What is a Jones Warrant?
GPS tracking warrant
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What is an Anticipatory Warrant?
Search warrant initiated by a pre-anticipated "triggering event" (ex: narcotics delivery)
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What is a Sneak-and-Peak Warrant / Delayed Notice Warrant?
A sneak and peek search warrant (officially called a Delayed Notice Warrant and also called a covert entry search warrant or a surreptitious entry search warrant) is a search warrant authorizing the law enforcement officers executing it to effect physical entry into private premises without the owner’s or the occupant’s permission or knowledge and to clandestinely search the premises taking pictures, video, imaging computers, installing surveillance devices, etc; usually, such entry requires a stealthy breaking and entering (lock picking).
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What is a Mincey Warrant?
Mincey Warrant: Homicide search warrant obtained after Safety Sweep (evidence in plain view can be safeguarded, seized, documented, photographed for preservation); allows the search where a decedent's body is located inside a residence. Beginning the investigation to collect evidence; Exceptions: Coroner, threats to life or safety, destruction or removal of evidence, and escape
\*\*Exceptions to Mincey Warrants: threats to life or safety, destruction or removal of evidence, and escape. Preserving a crime scene also is considered reasonable under the emergency exception. Thus, officers may take logical steps, such as securing doors and controlling people on the premises, to guarantee that the scene is not contaminated. Any items that they have probable cause to believe constitute evidence of a crime may be seized under the plain view doctrine. Moreover, courts have held that documenting the crime scene through photographs, videotapes, and diagrams does not exceed the scope of the emergency exception.\*\*
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What is a Joyce Warrant?
Joyce Warrant: obtained prior to submission of suspect clothing to a laboratory for analysis
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What is a Hobbs Motion?
Used to seal a warrant in order to protect the identity of confidential informants.
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What is a complaint warrant?
Complaint Warrant: issued by DA’s office stemming from filed charges sufficient to indict a suspect – bringing the suspect before the court for arraignment. \*\*One of the disadvantages of a complaint warrant is the fact that even if you give Miranda and it is waived, you still can't talk to them. This is because a complaint is tantamount to being arraigned in court. However, with Ramey, a waiver can be given, and if waived, questioning can begin.\*\*
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What is a Ramey Warrant?
Ramey Warrant: Pre-complaint warrant, before the case is sent to the DA for filing/before the suspect if formally charged with a crime. Quicker than a complaint warrant and need to arrest suspect from his residence. \*\*Suspect cannot be Mirandized/interviewed after arrest on a complaint warrant due to attachment of 6th Amendment rights.\*\* \*\*When putting an arrest warrant (Ramey) in the system, list that you want to be contacted for interview when the suspect is arrested\*\*
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What is a Steagald Warrant?
Steagald Warrant: to search for a suspect at his/her friend's house or at a third-party residence; in order to search, need consent from friend, exigent circumstances, or a Steagald Warrant. There are three exceptions to executing a Steagald Warrant in a third party's residence: reason to believe the suspect lives at the third party's residence (Ramey Warrant required), consent, and exigency.
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What is a Governor's Warrant?
Governor’s Warrant: A Governor's Warrant is issued to obtain the presence of a person in one State, when the person is actually in custody in another State. They are commonly used to enforce the return of an individual who has not waived extradition to the requesting State.
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What is on the first page of a Search Warrant?
Warrant filing number
Name of Deputy investigating
Signed Oath
Night service requested Y/N
Why the items are sought (per 1524 PC)
\>\>stolen/embezzled
\>\>used as means of committing felony
\>\>possessed by person w/intent to use it as a means of committing a public offense
\>\>delivered to another for purpose of concealing or preventing discovery
\>\>tends to show a felony has been committed or a certain person has committed a felony
\>\>tends to show sexual exploitation of a child has occurred or is occurring
\>\>there is a warrant for the person’s arrest
Description of places and persons to be searched and items sought
Magistrate’s signature, time, and date
Night service approved Y/N
Search Warrant service preparation/planning: Affidavit completed, signed, and recorded
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What areas need to be addressed when briefing an Operations Plan?
\>\>Assign responsibilities
\>\>Brief location/description, items sought, and suspect/description if any
\>\>Equipment required for entry and collection of evidence
\>\>Contingency plans for injury of personnel or escape of suspect
\>\>Coordination with other local agencies as necessary
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What is "Standing" in regards to a search warrant?
In regards to a search warrant, standing is when someone can object to the search, usually as a result of ownership, renter status, or dominion and control exercised over the area to be searched. Does the person live at the location being searched? Does the person rent a room and is the room included in the search warrant?
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What is an Affidavit?
An affidavit sets forth the facts which tend to establish the grounds of the application or probable cause for believing that they exist (narrative that explains the investigation, thereby establishing probable cause).
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What is a "Special Master?"
A Special Master is a person assigned by the court to review and collect evidence of a confidential or privileged nature, seal it, and deliver it to the court to protect its confidential or privileged nature (typically attorneys are utilized in order to maintain any potential "priviledge" represented by the information or items sought in the warrant to be served)
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When can search warrants be executed?
Search Warrants can be served 0700-2200 hours unless night service is authorized.
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How long is a search warrant valid?
Warrants are good for ten days and search warrant returns must be submitted within ten days of service of warrant.
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What do you need to leave behind after serving a search warrant?
A service-copy of the search warrant along with an inventory list of what was seized during the search.
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What are the registration timeframes for 290 registrants?
Offender's must register with the department having jurisdiction w/in:
five days of release from custody,
five days of their birthday, and
within five days of moving
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What are the requirements for an Amber Alert?
Amber Alert:
1. is it a confirmed abduction?
2. is the child 17 yrs or younger or any age w/a proven mental/physical disability?
3. is the person in imminent danger of SBI or death?
4. is information available that, if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the victim?
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What are the time-frame requirements for follow-ups to missing persons cases?
\>\>Child or "At Risk:" dental/doctor X-rays/charts and fingerprints (if possible) to DOJ w/in 24 hours.
\>\>Adults: dental/doctor X-rays/charts and fingerprints (if possible) to DOJ after 45 days.
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What exigent circumstances would permit the arrest of a person in their home, absent a warrant or other lawful presence?
Exigent Circumstances: a warrantless arrest in a suspect's home is permitted if the arrest is necessary to prevent:
\>\>Danger to life
\>\>Destruction of property
\>\>Destruction of evidence
\>\>Suspect will flee (hot pursuit)
The above reasons MAY be cause for entry without "knock-and-notice"
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What are the questions to be asked during a dying declaration?
Dying declaration:
\>\>What is you name and address?
\>\>Do you believe you are about to die?
\>\>Do you have any hope of recovering from the effects of the injuries you have received?
\>\>Please tell me how you received the injury from which you are now suffering
\>\>Please give me the name and description of the persons who did this to you and why.
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What is the definition of Embezzlement?
Embezzlement: fraudulent appropriation, or theft, of property by a person to whom it was entrusted.
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What are the three ways to clear a case?
Three ways to clear a case:
Cleared by arrest
Cleared by other (prosecution declined, victim won't prosecute, etc)
Unfounded (no crime, civil, etc)
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Can an attorney invoke their client's Miranda Rights?
No. Only the client may invoke their rights. The same is true of any other third party.
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Eight-year-old child of possible sexual abuse is being interviewed. Can a parent stop the interview?
No, the child is in protective custody and LE/CWS can continue interview. If the child is not in protective custody, and the parent is intent on preventing the child from obtaining necessary help and assistance, CWS should be contacted to take the child into protective custody
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How are you going to manage your case load, keep track of your cases, and prioritize your investigative efforts?
Outlook tasks and reminders;
Excel spreadsheets to keep track of cases, victims, dates, activities;
ARS
Communication with peers and supervisors regarding cases that are getting stale;
Prioritizing cases:
601Rs
known/unknown suspects
developed leads, etc
show that you recognize that there are numerous factors involved in case prioritization
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How would you handle a runaway juvenile return when the juvenile says she was the victim of rape/molestion/human trafficking?
Change to victim approach, human trafficking protocols/investigation;
Contact Human trafficking Taskforce consult and collaboration;
Ask them to submit to SART examination;
Ask permission to search/check cell phone,
Cold call to suspect(s),
Check open source social media,
Cross info with TLOxp,
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2008 IV rape suspended with no leads and you receive a COTUS hit. How do you proceed?
Review case,
Review Statute of Limitations
DNA warrant,
six-pack,
serve DNA warrant,
send to DOJ,
interview suspect,
check databases for location history, employment history (association to the area),
(child or elder abuse, etc)
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What is PREA and how does it affect you?
CID responsibility to oversee (read, review, and advise/guide CDs) unless it is a significant event. CID works major cases and reviews others. EM rapes are considered in custody as are SWAPPER rapes while performing SEAP duties; both are CID investigations.
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UCSB officer takes initial report of 261 where report says victim gave consent. How do you handle?
Review case (did suspect represented themselves as another? Minor victim? SART?)
Talk to Officer,
Re-interview,
Cold Call
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What is a dying declaration advisement?
Advisement given to a victim or suspect, who believes they are about to die, prior to law enforcement obtaining a statement. Victim/Suspect must subsequently die or the statement is inadmissable.
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What is a Travler's Case?
Child exploitation accross state lines.
Example: Child under 14 years of age and suspect, via computer, arrange a sexual meeting. The suspect then travels accross state lines to meet the victim.
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You have a Ramey Warrant for a suspect whose cell phone pings in Mexico. How do you proceed?
Trick Question: Cell phones cannot be pinged in Mexico and Ramey Warrants are not valid outside of the USA.
--\>\>DA's Office coordinates and requests extradition via DOJ, Office of Internal Arffairs, after judge has issued a warrant for suspect's arrest
--\>\>The State Department then presents the request for extradition through diplomatic channels
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What is the difference between "class" and "individual" evidence?
Class evidence applies to an group of people (example: brown hair)
Individual evidence applies to one person (example: DNA from the root folicle of a particular brown hair)
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FBI/ICAC contacts you regarding a hit from a subject downloading child pornography, and all they have is an IP address.
What do you do?
1. Internet search to ID the service provider
2. Warrant to ISP for subscriber information
3. Background workup on suspect
4. Warrant for suspect, computers, electronic devices, data, pics, notes, etc.
5. Operations Plan
6. Warrant execution
7. Suspect interview
8. High-tech crimes data analysis
