LE Practices- Session 13 Flashcards
Is it improper to allow a defendant writing a confession to include self-serving statements?
No, It is not improper to allow them to include some self-serving statements
This will help refute any future contentions that the statement was made under durress
What should be your FIRST action upon arriving at a scene with a body found in an alley?
Determine whether the body shows any signs of life
You’re not going to start a homicide investigation before making sure they’re dead
What is the greatest civil negligence liability for a police officer?
Operation of a police vehicle
What are the most frequent civil lawsuits against an officer?
Assault and false arrest
When investigating random acts of vandalism, what should you check?
Check with the local schools to see if anyone has been overheard boasting about these offenses
Gathering information from community sources can aid in investigations.
When there is an allegation of police misconduct what actions taken by the department can best aid in refuting allegations of a cover-up
A full and impartial investigation completed as soon as possible following the allegation
Timely investigations are essential for maintaining public trust in law enforcement.
What should be done after an officer is involved in a shooting and his gun is secured as evidence?
Remove him from the scene
Removing his gun should be the first step so that is the correct answer if it is not overtly stated that his gun has already been taken
Who is responsible for securing the crime scene?
The first officer at a crime scene
PO, Sgt, etc it does not matter who is first
