DIRECTIVES Flashcards
Who has the primary responsibility and authority for the investigation of all crime scenes.
The agency with investigative jurisdiction.
What is needed prior to a search for evidence at a crime scene located on private property.
Who ensures that the search warrant has been Obtained.
A search warrant.
The investigative unit supervisor.
Who may search for evidence at a crime scene.
Who may assign more personnel.
Only the assigned investigator and personnel from the crime scene unit.
The investigative unit supervisor.
What happens when it’s determined that CSU will process a crime scene.
All other evidence processing will stop to allow CSU to conduct a forensic processing of the scene.
What does the first police officer on the scene do?
- Protect the scene and summon assistance.
- Establish the scene and mark with tape.
- Render first aid.
- Question the victim to find out who inflicted injury and what happened.
- Notify radio and relay flash.
- Detain all persons found at the scene.
- Make arrest.
- Prevent anyone from touching or moving objects.
- Prevent anyone from entering the scene.
- Maintain a written record on a crime scene log.
How big must the perimeter of a crime scene be
The perimeter must be of sufficient size to allow for proper investigation of the evidence.
When in doubt expand
What do U do when there is a possibility of life.
Transport victim to the hospital.
Outline the body position before removal and don’t use indelible markers.
Who may question arrested suspects
Only the assigned investigative unit.
When may a vehicle be moved from a crime scene.
Only if it presents a hazard to public safety.
Who may enter a crime scene.
- Police officers necessary.
- Police officers and fire rescue transporting the injured.
- Investigative unit personnel.
- Crime scene unit personnel.
- Medical examiners office.
How long is the crime scene log maintained.
Until the scene is released
What does gone patrol supervisor do if a police revolver was discharged.
Personally check the revolvers of all officers present and note the numbers of spent casings.
What does gone patrol supervisor do if a police glock was discharged.
- The officer will remove the magazine and replace it with their fully loaded spare magazine.
- Take possession of the used magazine and make note of the remaining rounds.
What does gone patrol supervisor do if a police shotgun was discharged.
- Supervisor will remove the remaining rounds.
- Open the action to make the weapon safe
- Note the remaining rounds.
What does the assigned investigator do at s crime scene.
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- Keep divisional headquarters and supervisors informed of the progress and status of the investigation.
- Notify the division supervisor when the services of CSU are needed.
- Question victims suspects and witnesses away from the crime scene area.
- Arrange transportation for victims witnesses and suspects to the investigative division.
- Call CSU from the scene and provide the info necessary.
- Personally search the crime scene for evidence.
- Ensure that any evidence located is properly recorded on a property receipt.
- Conduct a complete investigation and prepare the required reports.
What scenes must CSU automatically respond to.
Who notifies CSu of these specific scenes.
- All homicides and police discharges.
2. Police radio.
When should CSU be requested.
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- In any shooting where the victim has been mortally wounded.
- When the recovery of evidence is not within the capability of the investigator.
When will CSU not be requested.
For partial services or to serve as evidence clerks.
What must a person not under arrest at a crime scene do in order to be transported to headquarters.
Person must Consent.
What must me obtained before searching or processing a crime scene located on private property owned or occupied by a SUSPECT
A search warrant.
When must the investigator get s search warrant before proceeding a crime scene
When the crime scene is located on private property owned or occupied by a SUSPECT
Who may assist in a search.
Who else may assist.
- The crime scene investigator and CSU.
- Additional personnel will only assist when specifically asked to do so by the pertinent investigative unit supervisor.
Where must evidence collected by non CSU personnel be submitted to
OFFICE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE or EVIDENCE INTAKE UNIT.
What does the investigative unit supervisor do at a crime scene.
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- Ensure a search warrant is obtained prior to the search of a crime scene located on private property.
- Establish an open telephone line between the CSU and investigative unit headquarters.
- Ensure all departmental, local, state , and federal agencies are notified.
- Ensure the crime scene search is conducted property.
- Determine if additional personnel are needed
What does the evidence custodian/ office of forensic science depts do for a crime scene
Maintain all evidence removed from the crime scene
What happens to narcotics, drugs , and poisons after analysis.
They are stored at the office of forensic science.
What happens to flammable and explosive materials after analysis when no arrest is involved.
What happens when an arrest is involved.
What happens to perishable materials after analysis.
What happens to documents after analysis
- Will be photographed and destroyed.
- Will be photographed and a small sample will be retained and stored.
Empty containers will go to the the evidence custodian. - After analysis they will be destroyed.
- They are stored synth office of forensic science.
How are firearms handled/transported found at a crime scene
Absent exigent circumstances firearms are only handled and transported upon the Direction of the investigative unit supervisor or the assigned investigator.
What happens if an officer must remove a firearm at s crime scene due to exigent circumstances.
The officer will maintain custody of the firearm and follow the instructions of the investigator or the investigative supervisor.
Where are firearms recovered at a crime scene taken.
They are taken to the detective division of occurrence for investigation prior to OFS/EIU.
How must firearms that require DNA or latent print be handled.
Who conducts the examinations
Handled in a manner to preserve the integrity of the examinations.
The office of forensic science personnel.
Who handles firearms found at a HOMICIDE or SEXUAL OFFENSE.
the appropriate investigative unit responsible for the investigation.
How will evidence firearms be handled
As little as possible. And only for purposes of unloading and transporting.
evidence firearms WILL NOT BE
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- Never be cleaned.
- Never be marked.
- Never be disassembled.
- Never be wrapped , bagged , or sealed in plastic.
What does inserting a pencil etc do to a firearm.
Destroys trace evidence and damages the mechanical condition of The firearm.
What should you do with firearms that are recovered in water at a crime scene.
Should be submitted to OFS/EIU submerged in water and inside a suitable watertight container when possible
What does the investigator do if s firearm must be submitted loaded.
Or if the operating mechanism is frozen of jammed.
Immobilize the operating mechanism them securely wrap and mark it.
Who searches, develops, and Lifts prints at a crime scene when CSU is not present.
Where are all latent print impressions submitted.
The assigned investigator.
The office of forensic science , evidence intake unit.
In regards to latent prints at s crime scene the investigator will.
- Ascertain an object was touched.
2. Search for, develop, and lift print.
How does an investigator lift a latent print
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- Brushing them lightly with prepared powders contrasting in color with the background of the surface being dusted.
- Lift the powder tracing by applying transparent tape with adhesive over the print.
- Seal the print on a latent print card and complete.
- Place on property receipt.
How are latent print lifts from different locations placed on the property receipt.
As separate items
How are elimination prints prepared.
Packaged separately and placed on a separate property receipt.
When possible obtain known reference impressions of both hands of persons known or suspected to have been at the crime scene. What parts of the hand do u use.
10 fingers and 2 palms.
DIRECTIVE POLICE TOWING OF VEHICLES.
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Who can only tow vehicles in guard for prints status.
Where is the vehicle towed to
POLICE TOW SQUAD.
Police garage.
Who enters the information pertaining to towed vehicles.
Where do they enter it
The operations room supervisor.
The S and R.
In regards to a recovered stolen auto with NO arrest. When is the detective division notified.
Who notified them.
Why.
When can the Recovery message be sent
- When the vehicle was recovered in Philadelphia but stolen in another jurisdiction.
- The operations room supervisor.
- So the detective can first verify the stolen status. And information obtain information prior to removal from ncic.
- When an investigative control number is obtained.
Who contacts the respective police department for a recovered stolen vehicle recovered in Philadelphia
The operations room supervisor.
When a stolen vehicle is recovered and there is NO ARREST who sends the recovery message.
WHY.
…..when a vehicle is recovered and there is an arrest.
- The ORS immediately transmits a recovery message in pinn.
- To remove the vehicle from Ripken status.
- By the detective division of recovery.
When can a vehicle be Taken out of stolen status.
When it’s in a salvors possession or has been released to the owner
When does the detective division complete the INCT and prepare a supplemental investigation report in pinn for a stolen vehicle.
When a stolen vehicle is recovered and any one of the following occurs……..
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- An arrest is made.
- When an investigation results in a status change of exceptionally cleared.
- A recovery involves an outside jurisdiction.
- The investigation by the assigned detective results in the stolen vehicle being unfounded. (Abandoned auto or try and locate ).
When a stolen vehicle is handled by the detective division. The detective will.
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- Complete the INCT and supplemental investigation report in pinn.
- Transmit a recovery message in pinn.
- Prepare a 75-49 in pinn when the vehicle was recovered in Philadelphia but reported in another jurisdiction.
What does transmitting a recovery message in pinn do
Ensure the vehicle is removed from stolen status ok pcic and ncic.
Who is responsible for ensuring that owners are notified of recovered stolen autos in a timely manner
The commanding officer of The district
When should white papers be prepared.
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- for information that is considered sensitive.
Or
2 information that only a limited number of people should have access to like command level personnel
What are computer generated white papers by investigative personnel.
What should they be.
What should they
Computer transmitted forms to commanders concerning a particular investigation.
Brief and specific
Pertinent facts , dates, times, dc numbers , unit control numbers, warrant numbers , action taken by police
