LE Practices Audio- Session 1 Flashcards
What is the first thing to consider in regards to a ransom note?
Fingerprints
How should you collect a charred document?
Slide a sheet of paper under it
What should you avoid when chasing a suspect?
Never run parallel
When stopping a walking suspect, where should a patrol vehicle position itself?
Behind or even with the suspect, not in front
What is the first step when someone is to be arrested at a hotel or apartment?
Check with the manager to verify the room location
What should you do if you encounter a building at night with open windows and doors?
Treat it as a problem; get backup before going inside
Is a show up identification procedure permissible when a witness is at the crime scene and the suspect is nearby?
Yes
What rights do individuals have during pre-trial identification?
No absolute right to counsel
Should be least suggestive as possible
* Lineups or photo arrays should be done with similarly dressed individuals and individuals of similar physical characteristics
* Show ups uncuffed if possible but not a must
What should you do when you execute a search warrant and find what you were looking for?
Stop looking the search is over
What should an officer do if they see two individuals acting suspiciously who don’t see the officer?
Conduct surveillance
What is another name for a suppression hearing?
Huntley Wade hearing
What takes precedence in a domestic dispute or any dispute?
Neutralizing threat to safety, trumps separating the parties
What should you do when a person at an accident scene is sitting in the middle of the roadway, dazed and confused?
Do not try to move them
What is the purpose of a dying declaration?
To identify a perpetrator
Should you tell the press a witness can’t be interviewed because they’re in shock?
No simply state you will inform them the press would like to speak with them but they are currently unavailable
What is a moulage?
A plaster cast used for tires and footprints
What is the most common form of child abuse?
Neglect
Where is fingerprint evidence unlikely to be found?
On rusted or coarse materials
What is more important than an informant’s criminal history?
Their motivations
What do round blood drops indicate?
The blood fell only a short distance
How can an informant’s opinion be used in an investigation?
To aid the investigation, should not be taken as fact but can help guide direction
What should you try to find out when a witness may not be telling the truth?
Why they are not telling the truth
What can actions prior to an offense shed light on?
Culpable Mental State
Why should you always search RMPs after transporting a prisoner?
Failing to do so exposes other officers to dangers
* Drugs
* Weapons
* Means of escape
