P&P 1100 Police Operations Flashcards

Question

When can the field supervisor or officer request or instruct employees of Communications to make notifications to on call investigative supervisors? P/P 1103.8-1.2

Answer 1

In emergency cases only

Answer 2

The watch commander

Answer 3

Personally notify the High Risk Incident Commander

Answer 4

On call personnel shall be contacted for the purposes of special investigative techniques such as Identi-Kit, composite drawings or polygraph examinations.

Answer 5

Missing adults who have diminished mental or physical abilities, or it they are considered endangered

Answer 6

A missing adult younger than 26 yoa or a missing adult 26 yoa or older who is suspected by a law enforcement agency of being endangered or the victim of criminal activity.

Answer 7

The Violent Crimes Section Homicide Unit

Answer 8

When specifically requested to do so by the Medical Examiner investigator.

Answer 9

When the officer obtains any suspect leads or evidentiary developments on cases where a detective is assigned as primary investigator or where CID call-out has previously occurred.

Answer 10

Home Invasion Robberies All Commercial Robberies When the suspect is known or in custody Serious injury in car jacking

Answer 11

Any suspect leads Negative changes in the victim’s medical status Evidentiary developments on cases where a detective is assigned as primary investigator Where a CID call out has previously occurred

Answer 12

Shootings with injury or into an occupied structure Serious injury where hospitalization is required Domestic/Dating Violence where Patrol requests assistance Elderly abuse cases involving serious injury, neglect or endangerment Evidentiary developments on cases where a detective is assigned as primary investigator Where a CID call out has previously occurred

Answer 13

$20,000 in loses, unless it is domestic and the and the investigating officer has documented

Answer 14

Lost or missing children aged 12 and under Child over 12 where the supervisor deems a call out is needed Kidnapping/abduction or false imprisonment of juveniles Child abuse or neglect cases involving serious injury, neglect or endangerment Child pornography

Answer 15

Home intrusions in which a sexual battery occurs or is attempted

Answer 16

When an arrest warrant is obtained on a suspect for a violent felony and there are leads that indicate that the suspect is likely to kill or injure himself or another and there is an indication of that suspect’s likely location.

Answer 17

Felony crime committed by a criminal street gang member.

Answer 18

Complete and FIR and forward to Gang Unit

Answer 19

Officers respond to an over with fire and OFD has not responded Malicious fires to personal property that are considered criminal mischief, unless it is small enough to be handled by the officer

Answer 20

The Intelligence Unit

Answer 21

The Intelligence Unit

Answer 22

The Intelligence Unit

Answer 23

Unplanned large demonstrations Terrorist act in the City Organized Criminal Activity Investigative Funds

Answer 24

Whenever $5,000 or more in U.S. currency is found in a drug area or in a motor vehicle, or is recovered pursuant to a drug arrest.

Answer 25

Whenever a vehicle with secret compartments is discovered

Answer 26

200 grams of cannabis is recovered with a known suspect

Answer 27

Pseudoephedrine or other cold medicine Possession of a combination of iodine Multiple matchbooks Acetone (paint thinner Red devil lye (or any lye product) Plastic or rubber tubing Different types of glassware such as beakers, single or double necked flasks Possession of a trafficking amount of methamphetamine

Answer 28

If not requested to respond, the suspect has invoked his/her Miranda Rights

Answer 29

Traffic crashes occurring while a vehicle was fleeing from or being pursued by an OPD officer.

Answer 30

CID Supervisor, Property Crimes Section Commander, or watch commander

Answer 31

If all parties to the dispute are not present, the officer may standby until all parties are present (up to 30 minutes), if other duties permit or longer with supervisory approval.

Answer 32

The officer shall not allow any citizen to break into a residence or domicile. No officer shall advise parties that they may break into a residence or domicile. No officer will actively engage in repossession or execution of liens.

Answer 33

If all parties are not present, the parties present must be advised that the status quo of the property should be maintained until all parties can be present.

Answer 34

The nature of the dispute and the actions taken by the party and the officer should be documented in an incident report.

Answer 35

Clear and Convincing…The burden is more than preponderance but less than beyond a reasonable doubt.

Answer 36

Yes, a vehicle used to transport a suspect to and from a drug transaction or negotiation site is subject to seizure and forfeiture without showing that a controlled substance was actually possessed or transported within the vehicle.

Answer 37

Yes, various statutes permit the forfeiture

Answer 38

A vehicle is not subject to forfeiture only because a concealed firearm is inside. The weapon must have been used in an independent felony, or the firearm must otherwise be “contraband” (possessed by a convicted felon; used in the commission of a felony; instruments or fruit of a felony); then the vehicle is subject to forfeiture because it was used to transport or conceal that contraband.

Answer 39

The Police Legal Advisor

Answer 40

There must be evidence sufficient to establish probable cause to believe the currency was used, or was attempted to be used, or was intended for use, in furtherance of a drug transaction.

Answer 41

The officer shall have the individual sign the Disclaimer of Ownership of Currency or Property Form.

Answer 42

In cases of vehicle seizure, the officer shall run a last lien and data check and reflect that information on the forfeiture summary form. Whenever possible, a hard copy of the last lien and date shall be attached to the forfeiture paperwork to be submitted to the Police Legal Advisor

Answer 43

Seizing officer’s section commander

Answer 44

The Chief of Police or designee

Answer 45

A supervisor not directly involved in making the seizure should review the probable cause supporting the seizure.

Answer 46

In cases involving titled property co-owned by spouses, the agency must prove that both of the spouses knew, or should have known after a reasonable inquiry, of illegal use of seized property. It does not matter how the title reads. The designation of property titled “Husband and Wife” or “Husband and/or Wife” constitute joint title requiring knowledge or use by both parties in order to forfeit the property.

Answer 47

Leased or rented property cannot be forfeited without showing that the leasing or rental business knew, or should have known after reasonable inquiry, of illegal use, or likely use of seized property.

Answer 48

Failure to pay child support Failure to pay financial obligations Failure to pay traffic infraction fine or costs Failure to maintain required vehicle insurance Failure of minor to meet school attendance

Answer 49

The on duty watch commander

Answer 50

An injunction that may be issued against an individual (Respondent) with whom the victim (Petitioner) has or has had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature within the past 6 months. Dating violence does not include violence in a casual acquaintanceship or violence between individuals who have only socialized in a business or social context

Answer 51

Within the last 6 months

Answer 52

Only have to occur following the service of the injunction, unless it deals with child custody matter. In these cases, the injunction has to first be domesticated or registered by the court.

Answer 53

An order that is issued at first appearance by a judge for Domestic Violence related cases that prohibits the suspect (arrestee) from having contact with the victim as a condition of release (pre-trail) while out on bond.

Answer 54

This order allows the suspect or arrestee to have contact with the victim

Answer 55

An injunction that may be issued if someone has committed two separate acts of violence or stalking, one being within the last six months. These injunctions are available to those individuals not covered by the Domestic Violence Injunctions

Answer 56

Even if children did not witness the incident, their names and ages should be recorded in the Incident Offense Report if there were present at the scene

Answer 57

If CSI is unavailable, digital photographs may be taken

Answer 58

If the victim goes to the hospital, the victim should be asked to sign a medical release form provided by the hospital authorizing the release of medical records. This should be included in the case package, which is forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office. Names and business addresses of medical personnel should be recorded

Answer 59

All severe domestic violence cases, occurring when children are present in the home, should be called into the Department of Children and Families. Officers are reminded that per state statute they are Mandated Reporters

Answer 60

The Domestic/Dating Violence Worksheet shall be completed for all battery and domestic violence cases and included with the APS package

Answer 61

In misdemeanor cases involving domestic violence or dating violence incidents, where an arrest is not made, the investigating officer will continue trying to locate the suspect for the reminder of their tour of duty. If the suspect is not located, charges should be filed with the State Attorney’s Office…or a warrant obtained depending on the severity of the violence and the current threat of danger which exists for the victim. The investigating officer’s supervisor should review the case to determine if a warrant should be obtained.

Answer 62

A Watch Commander’s approval must be obtained to not obtain a warrant for felony cases and included in the narrative

Answer 63

It is now a misdemeanor to violate a condition of pretrial release when the original arrest was for an act of domestic violence or dating violence

Answer 64

Once the warrant is signed, the Watch Commander shall determine if the apprehension may be made by on-duty personnel or if circumstances require notification of the FIU supervisor.

Answer 65

Non urgent, all statements and supporting documentation area hand delivered by the primary officer or designee to the Assault and Battery Unit supervisor’s desk. Email warrant leaving the affiant blank

Answer 66

All allegations of domestic violence or dating violence will be documented on an Incident Offense Report

Answer 67

Do not include whether a victim was transported to Harbor House of Central Florida or any other shelter, a notification should be made to the Assault and Battery Unit Supervisor via email for investigative follow up

Answer 68

The Watch Commander will be notified as soon as possible and will respond to the scene of the investigation.

Answer 69

The Watch Commander will assure that the suspect officer’s chain of command is notified and the appropriate disciplinary process initiated

Answer 70

If any OPD officer or other employee is arrested for an act of domestic or dating violence, or is served with a domestic and violence, the serving or arresting officer is required to notify the suspect/respondent employee’s section commander or the on-duty watch commander immediately

Answer 71

A mandatory EAP referral shall be initiated any time an OPD officer is arrested or formally charged with any offense constituting an act of domestic violence.

Answer 72

If the officer suspects that he arrestee in on probation, the officer shall make notification directly to the probation office of this circuit by calling their pre-designated service line.

Answer 73

If there is no parent, legal guardian, or relative to care for the dependent children, the officer shall contact the Abuse Registry

Answer 74

If a victim needs a Victim Advocate immediately, the officer should phone a counselor at Harbor House, or the Orange County Center Against Domestic Violence

Answer 75

A limited number of 9-1-1 cellular telephones are available… contact the Assault and Battery Unit supervisor during normal business hours. After hours, local domestic violence shelter.

Answer 76

Officers may assist victims with transportation to the shelter with supervisory approval

Answer 77

The officer will sign the bottom of the order and include his or her ID number and the words “Orlando Police Department” and give a copy to the respondent

Answer 78

If the respondent refuses to take the copy of the order, the order is still considered served. The officer should note on the original order that the respondent refused to sign the order and that “service” had been affected

Answer 79

The expiration date of the order is 15 days after the issue date

Answer 80

Date and time there of service or attempted service Name of officer serving the order Reason for non service if applicable Method of service Location of service or attempted service Who was served or on whom executed

Answer 81

Service may be verified by obtaining a sworn statement from the petitioner that the petitioner has knowledge that the respondent was served because the petitioner was present at the time of service, the respondent told the petitioner that he or she was served, another person was told the petitioner the respondent was served, or the respondent told the petitioner he or she knows the content of the order and the date of return hearing. Also a statement under oath from the respondent (acknowledging service) is acceptable as proof of service. If the officer cannot determine whether or not the respondent was served, the officer should write an Incident Offense Report and forward it to CID for follow-up

Answer 82

A protected person may register a foreign order by presenting a certified copy to any sheriff in this state and request that it be registered

Answer 83

Matters pertaining to child custody, visitation, and support are not enforceable until domestication (registration) of the foreign order/other in-state jurisdictions unless the order is a “pick-up order” requiring the immediate return of a child

Answer 84

If a victim asks an officer to serve the injunction on a respondent, the officer should do so and advise the Sheriff’s Office Review the order to ensure it has not expired A certified copy of the injunction is required.

Answer 85

A law enforcement officer may make a non-view warrantless arrest when there is probable cause

Answer 86

Filing packages and supplemental arrest packages must include a copy of the injunction and proof of service.

Answer 87

Officers on midnight shift can request assistance from the OPD Criminal Intake Unit

Answer 88

It is illegal to possess a firearm or ammunition after imposition of a final injunction for protection against domestic violence. Therefore, you shall make an arrest on this probable cause.

Answer 89

In the event of an alarm at a standalone ATM, both copies of the Warning Notice will be placed in the Alarm Coordinator’s basket

Answer 90

If the officer determines that the alarm may have been caused by a reason that is exempted in the ordinance (e.g. power outage and/or telephone outage) circle the “G”..fill in the reasons for doing so at the bottom of the form. ..document reasons in the narrative of the call in CAD, and leave both copies of the form in the False Alarm Coordinators basket

Answer 91

**** From 1104.3 policy If the officer arrives and finds an actual/attempted robbery or burglary and writes a report…complete the address and case number portions of the False Alarm Warning Notice, circle “A” and place both copies of the form in the Alarm Coordinator’s box.**** If the cancellation is received after ten minutes of initiation of the alarm call or after the officer has left the scene, the call will be cleared with “L” The call signal should NEVER be changed from an alarm (to any other type of call for service) unless obviously coded wrong (a 29R is entered that should have been a 13I)

Answer 92

Sig 100 Career Criminals in the Agency

Answer 93

Sig 200 Convicted Violent Felony Offenders

Answer 94

Sig 200J Convicted Violent Felony Offenders Juvenile

Answer 95

Sig 300 Significant interest to law enforcement for investigative or tracking purposes

Answer 96

Sig 400 Registered Sexual Predators and Sexual Offenders

Answer 97

Detained or Arrested Sig 100,200,200J,300,400 When “active criminal intelligence information” or “active criminal investigative information” is developed resulting from an arrest or observed suspicious activity When it is advisable to document the location and circumstances surrounding contact with a suspicious person or vehicle

Answer 98

The officer’s copy may be retained by the originating officer and may be destroyed after one year

Answer 99

Any time a photograph is taken, a FIR must be completed with a notation as to why the photograph was taken If the initiating officer keeps the photograph it must be noted on the FIR

Answer 100

Officers may not force a person in a consensual encounter in a public place to pose or require to face the camera, unless it is a Terry Stop The officer taking pictures must be able to articulate rational reasons for the photograph for future legal proceedings

Answer 101

Officers must generate a FIR when an individual is photographed for investigative purposes. The fact that a photo was taken must be noted…the name and number of any officer who retains custody of a photograph…should be dated for retention and destruction purposes.

Answer 102

The individual foreign national cannot waive a notification required by treaty.

Answer 103

Foreign nationals, from countries not listed..must be informed of the right to have their government informed. If declined should be documented

Answer 104

Death of a foreign national, notify the regional consulate office, serious injury, courtesy notification

Answer 105

Notification delayed more than 24 hours will require a watch commander’s approval. In such cases, a representative of the United States Department of State should be consulted.

Answer 106

Traffic DUI related, the officer will ensure that the Criminal Intake Unit receives the documents required in this policy within 24 hours of the incident.

Answer 107

Officers who come into contact with any foreign national must complete a FIR and forward it to the Intelligence Unit

Answer 108

Supervisors are to ensure that the proper notification and documentation is complete within 24 hours. The supervisor will review and initial the Foreign National Notification Form and ensure that a complete copy of the notification and police reports are forwarded to the office of the Chief of Police within 24 hours of the incident

Answer 109

Managers may approve an extension of the notification time with a reasonable explanation. Notification of the United States Department of State is mandatory if an extension is greater than 24 hours

Answer 110

Family members of consular officers do not enjoy the same privileges and immunities with respect to the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the U.S. , as do consular officers. Criminal complaints should be handled at large, without physical arrest, except in the most serious offenses. If the family member is a juvenile, the juvenile should be released to the parent foreign official.

Answer 111

It is the responsibility of the person claiming immunity of protected status to advise law enforcement of his/her status.

Answer 112

Officers have the right to detain an individual using reasonable force until verification of the status and extent of their immunity has been determined.

Answer 113

Foreigners who are diplomats in a host country other than the United States do not enjoy immunity in this country unless the U.S. Department of State has issued the proper credentials.

Answer 114

Any person with diplomatic status may be detained long enough to be issued a traffic citation. For moving traffic violations such persons, the officer should exercise discretion based on the nature of the violation and either issue a warning or issue a citation.

Answer 115

If the person is immune from detention or arrest, unless such a person is considered a serious danger to himself or others, the driver should not be physically restrained or subjected to sobriety tests

Answer 116

Take the individual to the station or other location where the individual may recover sufficiently to permit him/her to drive safely Make arrangements for a friend or relative to pick up the individual Call a taxi for the individual Take the individual home

Answer 117

Lost property Vehicle Burglary Petit Theft Harassing Phone Calls Pickpocket Vandalism

Answer 118

Officers shall always complete investigations in all vehicle burglary and other property crimes. Only in special circumstances and with supervisory approval is an officer permitted to offer the victim of a vehicle burglary the option to complete an online report, i.e., the property is no longer available for processing or the victim cannot wait for the officer to obtain a written statement and process the scene.

Answer 119

In all cases, the report shall be completed before the end of the employee’s tour of duty unless the immediate supervisor approves the delay

Answer 120

An Incident Offense Report must be submitted prior to the employee going back in service for all missing/recovered persons and property crimes which require teletype entries (i.e. recovered/stolen vehicles, stolen tags, thefts where a serial number is known), unless supervisory approval or exigent circumstances.

Answer 121

All felony crimes All cases where a vehicle was towed and held Any fraud or forgery case in which a suspect is known Missing/recovered person Home invasions All occupied residential burglaries Sexual batteries Lewd Acts Exposure cases Elderly abuse Child abuse Homicide Robberies Assault and batteries Domestic violence and Dating Violence Stalking Kidnapping Arson All misdemeanor at large (PC) affidavits Newsworthy incidents Incidents requiring a Response to Resistance investigation, with the exception of misdemeanor incidents where chemical agent is the sole response to resistance and there are no injuries, claimed or evident. All other reports must be completed within 24 hours, with supervisory approval Under no circumstances will a report be held if the employee is not working the next day

Answer 122

Supplement reports by detectives shall be completed every 30 days to update the progress of assigned cases that remain open.

Answer 123

Victim of sexual battery, sexual offense, or child abuse are exempt. These are automatic

Answer 124

Officers shall inform these victims of their rights and provide a copy of the Exemption from Public Records Disclosure

Answer 125

Victim of sexual battery, sexual offense, or child abuse are exempt. These are automatic

Answer 126

Officers shall inform these victims of their rights and provide a copy of the Exemption from Public Records Disclosure

Answer 127

If the form is completed, the officer shall include a statement in the narrative of the Incident Offense Report indicating such

Answer 128

An initial late notice shall be forwarded to the employee’s supervisor for reports not received within 24 hours. If no reply is received within 72 hours, a second late notice shall be forwarded to the employee’s lieutenant. If no reply is received within an additional 72 hours, a third late notice shall be forwarded to the employee’s captain. If no response is received within 72 hours of the third notice, disciplinary action will be initiated against the employee.

Answer 129

The Report Review/Information Unit has the authority to return reports for correction or additions according to the Report Writing Guide. A copy of the original report, with a memorandum stating the reason for the rejection, will be sent to the employee’s supervisor who will cause the report to be completed and/or corrected.

Answer 130

Witness/victim statements will be obtained by the initiating employee in All criminal Cases

Answer 131

It is not necessary to complete a report on lost property. An incident number will be issued if the person is calling the Police Department to documents the loss in order to have the insurance company replace When feasible, the complainant in these cases will be instructed to submit his or her report via the online reporting process.

Answer 132

Found property where the owner is known and the property is not immediately returned Whenever there is a disagreement between persons involving domestic disputes or child custody disputes which do not involve criminal violations Whenever there is an unlockable/unsecured vehicle with property inside that cannot be properly secured and the officer places the items into OPD Property and Evidence

Answer 133

A physician’s statement or a signed DNR order must be readily available at the patient’s house indicating he or she will sign the death certificate. Verbal confirmation by the family that the patient was under the care of a hospice organization is also sufficient When all conditions are met, and the death is deemed to be the result o the terminal illness, the funeral home may be contacted to make the removal without prior approval of the M.E. The primary officer should make every attempt to notify next-of-kin. If the officer cannot, initiate an Incident Offense Report

Answer 134

A report is not required for found property or drugs being placed into the Property and Evidence Section where the owner cannot be determined or the property has no identification number. A brief explanation of the find will be written on the back of the hard copy of the evidence. A case number and evidence number will be obtained and a disposition of “ZZ, G” given.

Answer 135

Employees shall complete the first page of the Victim’s Rights Brochure and provide the brochure to every victim of a crime.

Answer 136

Names or addresses of sexual battery victims will not be in the narrative nor will there be any information that could be used to identify them.

Answer 137

Abduction Arson Auto Theft with arrest Burglary Auto burglary with arrest or potential pattern Business burglary, actual or attempted Occupied residential burglary, residential burglary with loss in excess of $5,000 and/or potential pattern or arrest ``` Civil disturbance Homicide Aggravated battery Aggravated assault Intelligence information for other watches (mental cases, potentially violent subjects) ``` Sexual battery Shootings Robbery Armed Strong arm with injury or potential pattern Industrial accidents or chemical spills Missing person under 12, adults who are mentally incompetent, and others when unusual circumstances exist Natural disasters with major damage and/or requiring significant Departmental resources Resisting arrests with violence/battery LEO Any event deemed necessary by the watch/section commander

Answer 138

Employees completing reports while working overtime or extra duty will contact the on duty patrol supervisor in the sector of origination. The supervisor will be advised of the report number and the payroll number of the person completing the report. Supervisors/ASLs will review these reports along with their squad’s reports.

Answer 139

Supervisors may make grammatical corrections to reviewed reports. Any changes regarding the synopsis of events and/or elements of the crime must be made by the submitting employee

Answer 140

Central Receiving Center

Answer 141

To the nearest receiving facility, not to include CRC Lakeside Behavioral Health University Behavioral Health Central Florida Behavioral Hospital Park Place Behavioral Healthcare

Answer 142

Personal knowledge and traffic conditions or a GPS system to determine which facility is the “nearest”.

Answer 143

When Department personnel arrive on the scene and observe conduct which meets the criteria will notify their immediate supervisor

Answer 144

Sworn statements may be obtained from credible witnesses who have observed conduct which may be indicative of a person’s mental health. These statements may be used in lieu of the officer’s personal observations. The totality of the circumstances should be considered when determining whether a person will be taken to a receiving facility for involuntary examination

Answer 145

Judge, Mental Health Professional, LEO

Answer 146

Physicians Licensed Psychologists Psychiatric Nurses Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Answer 147

Within the last 48 hours.

Answer 148

When a person has committed a nonviolent felony and, in the opinion of the arresting officer, the prisoner meets Baker Act criteria, the prisoner shall be taken to the CRC for involuntary examination. Officers will do at-large paperwork in these cases if the officer believes the suspect has sufficient ties to the community, to be located after released from the receiving facility. If there are insufficient ties to the community, the officer will place a hold on the suspect

Answer 149

Upon notification of release, probable cause paperwork and the prisoner will be transported to CBO

Answer 150

When an officer has arrested a person for a felony involving a crime of violence against another person, such person should be processed in the same manner as any other criminal suspect, notwithstanding the fact that the arresting officer has reasonable grounds for believing the person’s behavior meets statutory guidelines for involuntary examination pursuant to the Baker Act

Answer 151

If conduct is observed by an officer, transfer to CRC, NO NOT place hold NTA where qualified File At Large Obtain a warrant

Answer 152

As a courtesy, officers will transport juveniles from the JAC to the nearest receiving facility if the following conditions are met OPD was the Arresting agency The officer believes that the juvenile meets Baker Act criteria The Juvenile is NOT charged with a crime of violence The juvenile is NOT substance abuse impaired The officer has contacted Lakeside and they have confirmed the juvenile requires involuntary examination

Answer 153

Officers will not transport other agencies arrestees from JAC because of Baker Act

Answer 154

If the juvenile is substance abuse impaired, meets the criteria for involuntary examination pursuant to the Marchman Act, and is making vague threats to hurt him or herself, the ARF may accept the juvenile

Answer 155

The OCSO is the designated agency responsible for all persons who are to be taken into custody and transported upon entry of an ex parte order

Answer 156

The supervisor may authorize transportation for an exceptional case involving an adult if necessary to protect life or property

Answer 157

Officers who do transport voluntary examinations are required to stay with the person until they actually sign the form admitting into the facility

Answer 158

Cases involving the voluntary examination of juvenile subjects will be handled by contacting either the parents or appropriate school authorities if the subject is a student. If the parents or school authorities are unavailable, call DCF

Answer 159

In either case, a missing persons or other report is not required unless specifically requested by a mental health professional or other complainant

Answer 160

The stop and pickup order shall be good for 72 hours from the date of initiation, if over 72 hours, no pickup

Answer 161

An officer may not detain nor return an individual to a mental health facility unless meets Baker Act criteria.

Answer 162

The Medical Security Program voluntarily registers residents of Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, and Brevard Counties, who for reasons relating to mental disabilities may wander, come in contact with law enforcement, or fail to return home when expected. Those who register will be given an ID bracelet and/or a photo ID card identifying them to law enforcement and corrections. Contact the Mental Health Association of Central Florida

Answer 163

A Child Is Missing- A reverse 911 calling system that notifies local businesses and residencies within a one-mile or more radius of a missing child or endangered adult. Activation requires CID supervisor or watch commander approval.

Answer 164

C.A.R.T. (Child Abduction Response Team) Activation requires CID supervisor

Answer 165

Child- Per policy 12 years and less…State of Florida younger than 18

Answer 166

Juvenile-13 to 17 yoa

Answer 167

A juvenile runaway who possess mental deficiencies or medical complications, and is over 12 yoa, may fall under the provisions of a lost or missing child. The watch commander shall make this determination

Answer 168

A missing child A missing adult younger than 26yoa A missing adult 26 yoa or older who is suspected by a law enforcement agency of being endangered or the victim of criminal activity

Answer 169

A full time resident of the City of Orlando, even if the missing person was last known to have been seen in another jurisdiction Last seen within the city limits of Orlando regardless of subject’s place of residency

Answer 170

If the child is not located within 30 minutes of the arrival of the primary officer, the officer’s supervisor and the CID supervisor shall be notified. The patrol supervisor shall respond to the scene to assume command of the operation. The CID supervisor will determine if a detective will respond and assist

Answer 171

The supervisor should complete the Missing Person/Code 10 Information Sheet

Answer 172

If the missing child is not located within one hour of the arrival of the primary officer (30 minutes for the supervisor), the sector supervisor will notify the watch commander

Answer 173

The CID supervisor or watch commander will determine if a detective will respond to the scene to assist

Answer 174

In cases that involve another jurisdiction, the Special Victims Unit Supervisor will coordinate the investigative efforts with that jurisdiction in regards to the follow up investigation

Answer 175

In cases where the missing child is not located, an investigative supplement will be required every 60 days after the initial investigative supplement giving the status of the investigation until such time as the missing youth is located. At no point will the case be given a status of “inactive”

Answer 176

Enter the missing person into NCIC/FCIC immediately and in any event, no later than 2 hours of receipt of the report by this Agency, as required by law.

Answer 177

When a lost or missing juvenile is recovered, the recovering officer shall…complete a supplement report documenting the recovery by the end of shift

Answer 178

Any non-delinquent, out of state runaway is to be transported to SECURE DETENTION at the JAC per the Interstate Compact on Juvenile. You will be required to submit a copy of the NCIC/FCIC hit and complete a Warrant Arrest Affidavit. Write “Non-Criminal” on the top of the affidavit and for charges write “None”. Under narrative you may state “No charges/non criminal out of state runaway.

Answer 179

Great Oaks Village will call OPD between 0630-2230 for missing or recovered juveniles…sworn officer must go to Great Oaks to pick up affidavit and deliver to OPD. 2230-0630 officers will respond for report

Answer 180

There is no waiting period for reporting a missing person

Answer 181

Enter the missing person into NCIC/FCIC immediately, and in any event, no later than 2 of receipt of the report

Answer 182

If a missing adult is accompanied by a missing child/juvenile, a missing person Incident Offense Report shall be completed listing both the adult and the child/juvenile. OPD Missing Person Affidavits shall be completed for each person using the same case number

Answer 183

Broadcast a local look out Whether the missing person with dementia is found or not, the primary officer shall refer the complainant/caregiver to the local Alzheimer Resource Center and the Association for Safe Return or the Central Florida and North Florida Alzheimer’s Associations

Answer 184

If the missing person with dementia is not located within 30 minutes of the arrival of the primary officer, the officer’s supervisor shall respond to the scene to assume control of the operation. The on-call Violent Crimes Supervisor shall be notified and will determine if a detective will respond and assist The supervisor should complete a Missing Person/Code 10 Information Sheet If the missing person with dementia is not located within one hours of the arrival of the primary officer, the sector supervisor will notify the watch commander

Answer 185

A Silver Alert activation must be authorized by a watch commander or the Homicide supervisor

Answer 186

The watch commander shall be responsible for the briefing of all search and rescue personnel. All searches shall be coordinated through the watch commander, who will oversee all assignment of areas of responsibilities

Answer 187

An adult 26 yoa or older should be considered if any and/or all of the following can be obtained A statement from the reporting person stating “firsthand” of knowledge of a mental or physical illness A written statement from a physician or other authoritative source corroborating the missing person’s physical or mental condition A written statement from a parent, legal guardian, family member, or other authoritative source advising the missing person’s disappearance was not voluntary or that the subject is in the company of another person under circumstances indicating that the subject’s safety is in danger

Answer 188

If a forcible felony occurs in the officer’s presence When taking action on a forcible felony and another misdemeanor occurs in the officers presence If an officer witnesses a crime of violence against a person If an officer witnesses a DUI In order to provide back up to OCSO

Answer 189

Recovery of stolen vehicles located in the unincorporated areas of Orange County is an unauthorized activity

Answer 190

Deputy Chief

Answer 191

Officers rendering aid under the municipal Mutual Aid Agreement shall be under the command of an OPD supervisor OPD officers will complete a detailed report and forward a copy to the other agency

Answer 192

Verbal requests must be followed by written confirmation as soon as possible

Answer 193

Fresh Pursuit is defined as an instance when an officer is engaged in an ongoing investigation immediately after an incident in the effort to locate a suspect. The term immediately shall me within 6 hours of the incident The officer shall notify the watch commander prior to leaving the City limits

Answer 194

The officer must seek approval from the on-duty OCSO watch commander prior to entering unincorporated Orange County

Answer 195

In the event of an off duty law enforcement action by an OPD officer, the officer shall notify OPD Comm Center ASAP, the contacted OPD watch commander shall immediately respond to the scene of the action

Answer 196

Division Commander Approval in writing via chain of command

Answer 197

Required to make (no less than hourly) of all areas of business open to customers Verify existence of liquor license Authorization given by Division Commander

Answer 198

Any supervisor becoming aware of a serious or extraordinary police event shall respond to the scene, when possible, and immediately notify the watch commander. The supervisor will be responsible for the scene until relieved by the watch commander or other higher authority

Answer 199

Whenever an incident requires a watch commander to set up a Mobile Operations Center, the division commander, bureau chief and the Chief o Police will be notified

Answer 200

The Mayor and the Chief of Police advising that the Mayor was notified

Answer 201

Cases where an officer “follows” a subject vehicle, but does not or has not engaged in apprehension efforts; do not constitute “pursuits”. The police vehicle must adhere to traffic laws and traffic control devices. Following a subject for more than 15 minutes requires supervisory notification

Answer 202

Reasonable Suspicion- For the purpose of this policy, an officer must be able to articulate specific facts that, when taken in a the totality of the circumstances, reasonably indicate that the suspect did commit, or has attempted to commit a violent forcible felony as outlined in this policy

Answer 203

StarChase- A real time tagging GPS tracking tool used to reduce dangerous high-speed pursuits

Answer 204

Termination of Pursuit – A pursuit shall be considered to have terminated when the primary and assigned backup officers have completed The primary and assigned backup officers turn off all emergency equipment The primary and any backup officers turn their police vehicles in another direction and travel away from where the suspect’s vehicle was last seen heading, or pull to the side of the road if on a limited access roadway, and inform Comm of this fact along with their location

Answer 205

Murder Manslaughter Armed robbery or a strong arm robbery that results in serious or great bodily harm Sexual Battery Arson to a structure reasonably believed to be occupied Use of explosive devices to a structure reasonably believed to be occupied Use of a weapon of mass destruction Kidnapping Armed carjacking Burglary armed with a firearm Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon (firearm, edged weapon) Does not include a motor vehicle. Aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer resulting in serious injury

Answer 206

On rare occasions, any commander (including Patrol TAC Commander) may authorize a pursuit for exigent circumstances. In each of these, the Training/Accreditation and Inspections Section Commander will conduct a review

Answer 207

Officers, supervisors, and commanders at all levels have a responsibility to closely monitor the progress of each pursuit. The need for apprehension must be constantly weighed against the potential danger created by the pursuit

Answer 208

The use of StarChase should be considered during vehicle pursuits to reduce the inherent danger caused by the reckless actions of the fleeing suspect(s). When pratical, StarChase deployment should occur prior to a vehicle fleeing in order to protect the safety of the officers and/or the public

Answer 209

Once a secondary unit is engaged in the pursuit, it will be the secondary unit’s responsibility to update the location, direction travel and speed.

Answer 210

Only the field supervisor or a watch commander will direct other units to converge

Answer 211

No more than 3 units will be directed to engage in the pursuit, excluding a supervisor. Third unit, K-9 or other marked unit If appropriate, a supervisor may engage in the pursuit if in a marked unit

Answer 212

The watch commander shall always be in ultimate and complete command of vehicle pursuits

Answer 213

Caravanning of unassigned units is prohibited

Answer 214

Units shall not pass one another unless the lead vehicle grants permission

Answer 215

A pursuit shall be terminated if the officer loses sight of the suspect vehicle for a 15 second or longer period. The field supervisor will be immediately notified of this event.

Answer 216

Rolling Roadblocks, high speed boxing in, heading off, and closing parallel approaches are not permitted Watch commanders or supervisors may take advantage of situations where the fleeing vehicle is slowed to a near stop by traffic conditions or other obstacles and direct assisting police vehicles to box in the fleeing vehicle

Answer 217

If approved by the watch commander, a stationary roadblock must provide the suspect vehicle with an opportunity to stop (e.g. no roadblocks on curves). Lights and flares will be utilized if time permits. No private vehicles will be used in a roadblock situation

Answer 218

Units may not ram a fleeing vehicle unless deadly force is authorized. Approval from a watch commander must be obtained

Answer 219

Units shall not engage in pursuits initiated by other jurisdictions unless approved by a watch commander and the pursuit would be proper under our policy. If not justified by policy, officers shall be limited to blocking traffic at intersections with watch commander approval.

Answer 220

The watch commander will respond to the scene to gather the necessary information for the Vehicle Pursuit Form

Answer 221

A watch commander authorizes the use of the tire deflation devices and StarChase

Answer 222

A watch commander must approve a pursuit that extends beyond radio range

Answer 223

No more than 2 OPD units may remain engaged, one preferably being a supervisor

Answer 224

If at the lead, OPD units will adjust to take up a support role

Answer 225

Meets OPD policy for pursuit, specific request for assistance

Answer 226

Headquarters and patrol supervisors are authorized to reassign calls. Any supervisor who changes a call assignment assumes the responsibility for directing the re-dispatch of that call

Answer 227

Patrol Supervisor Responsibilities – Upon determining that a Code 10 is warranted, the on scene supervisor shall notify the watch commander and advise Headquarters to initiate a Code 10

Answer 228

When an immediate exchange of information is not required due to a low probability of locating the vehicle or subject, field units may request information from the Service or Desk

Answer 229

Officers are not required to advise Headquarters when the change talkgroups

Answer 230

Patrol Supervisor Responsibilities – Respond to the appropriate OPD substation or OFD station and communicate with Headquarters via phone for any dispatch or comm. Needs

Answer 231

Headquarters will only make telephone calls in an emergency situation where it is not possible for the employee to get to a telephone. Employees will not ask the SERVICE dispatcher to make telephone calls on behalf of private citizens where there are accessible phones.

Answer 232

Only employees who anticipate a delay in reporting to court or other court ordered proceeding may request the SERVICE dispatcher to make the appropriate notification. If late for court, advise SERVICE of the court case number, and defendant’s name When a telephone is not available, the employee requesting the call should contact his SGT to place the call

Answer 233

Property belonging to a deceased person will be given a gets a personal property number

Answer 234

Valuables, such as stocks, bonds expensive jewelry, or any other items of extreme value that need to be stored in the vault, and which or which may not have evidential value

Answer 235

Department employees may seize property under the following circumstances When the property is evidence of a crime When the property is in the immediate custody of an arrestee, or person who is taken into protective custody, pursuant to the Marchman Act or Baker Act, and seizure is for safekeeping When the property constitutes contraband When the property is in an impounded vehicle and its seizure if for safekeeping When the property is turned over to an employee as found property With the property owner or agent’s approval, a firearm may be held for safekeeping when a disturbance or circumstances warrants its removal from the scene until the dispute or threat is resolved When the property is a weapon in the possession of a person who is reasonably believed to have threatened or attempted to commit suicide.

Answer 236

When a member seizes money, a receipt shall be provided. The type of receipt depends on the nature of the seizure

Answer 237

The submitting employee shall inquire as to whether the finder wishes to make a claim to the property if the rightful owner cannot be identified or located…The submitting employee shall also note it in an Incident Report or on the property receipt card

Answer 238

If such a relative or representative is not immediately available, the premises shall be secured and the key will be submitted to P&E. In the event a decedent’s residence cannot be secured and property is taken into custody for safekeeping, a note listing items taken shall be left in a prominent place inside the premises advising that OPD will keep the items for 90 days

Answer 239

No property in plain view, secure vehicle

Answer 240

Property in plain view, hide and lock vehicle, leaving a business card inside vehicle

Answer 241

Property plain view that cannot be hidden, lockable or unlockable vehicle, take custody of property, and do an Incident report

Answer 242

The member shall leave a business card inside (printed side up). The business card will indicate the case number, the date and time of the custody and the telephone number of for Property and Evidence Section or Airport Lost and Found

Answer 243

Permit number for a confiscated permit must be submitted to DHSMV, calling DHSMV Enter into P&E until judicial decision, destroy Document on Evidence Receipt Disabled Parking Permit Number DHSMV Employee Name contacted Date and Time for DHSMV contact Circumstances for confiscation

Answer 244

Any item that may contain latent, trace, or biological evidence and is to be processed must be handled with fresh gloves, not personal black gloves

Answer 245

Description, manufacturer, model, and serial numbers

Answer 246

Should a situation arise which calls for the item number to be cancelled or changed, the requesting employee will ensure that the circumstances requiring the change or cancellation are documented in the incident or supplemental report. In addition, an email will be forwarded to P&E Supv advising of the cancelation no later than the end of the requesting employee’s tour of duty

Answer 247

Controlled substances such as pills, crack cocaine and powder cocaine must be packaged in a clear plastic bag to allow visual inspection without opening the package. Small amounts of crack cocaine, heroin or loose powders must be placed into a clear 3”x5” plastic bag and then packaged in a larger plastic bag

Answer 248

Cannabis must be packaged in a brown paper bag or manila enevelope. Small amounts of loose cannabis or seeds must be placed into a 3”x5” clear bag then packaged in a brown paper bag or manila envelope

Answer 249

Three Categories Contraband to be destroyed Med Return Drug Collection Site Evidence Found Drugs write “no evidentiary value, to be destroyed

Answer 250

Q numbers apply only to drug evidence that will require laboratory analysis

Answer 251

Small amounts of crack cocaine, heroin or loose powders must be placed into a clear 3”x5” plastic bag and then packaged in a larger plastic bag.

Answer 252

Cannabis must be packaged in a brown paper bag or manila envelope. Small amounts of loose cannabis or seeds must be placed into a 3”x5” clear bag and then packaged into a brown paper bag or manila envelope.

Answer 253

If the baggies/containers of the confiscated or found drugs are to be submitted to the OPD Forensic Lab for latent processing, the drugs must be repackaged in another container. Only empty baggies/containers will be forwarded for. No drugs are to be forwarded to the OPD Forensic Lab except for drying purposes on the OPD Forensic Lab Drying Room.

Answer 254

Pills except Med Run in quantities of 100 or less will be counted. Larger will be weighed

Answer 255

Drug paraphernalia will be packaged separately. Paraphernalia to be examined must have a Q number

Answer 256

When submitting a loaded magazine and/or loose ammunition in a box with the firearm, place in separate envelope in the same box, and that the firearm is unloaded.

Answer 257

All firearms (including found) shall be submitted to OPD Forensic Lab for processing except safekeeping

Answer 258

Large quantity of weapons confiscated Investigative assistance Firearm is recovered in the possession of a juvenile while committing a violent crime, or while committing any crime in a school zone

Answer 259

Any accessories for the firearm, such as bullets, magazine and holster, may be submitted with that firearm under the same gun number

Answer 260

Loaded magazines shall not be unloaded; the CSI shall count and describe the rounds for processing

Answer 261

Ammunition and small quantities of fireworks may be stored in the Property and Evidence Section if the material is not in a deteriorated condition.

Answer 262

If needed for evidence, small quantities of petroleum based substances, such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, and paint thinner, shall be stored in the following manner Two small samples will be placed in two small specimen bottles The level of liquid will be marked on and initialed on the original container The OFD HAZMAT will be contacted for instructions on how to dispose of the remaining liquid The empty container, unsealed for ventilation, will be submitted to P&E

Answer 263

Money seizures in excess of $5,000 must be brought for submission to the P&E unit at OPH; it cannot be temporarily stored at any of the offsite Substation locations. A supervisor must be present when money seizures in excess of $5,000 are submitted

Answer 264

Large items that cannot be stored within the Property and Evidence storage areas inside or Orlando Police Headquarters shall be stored in the west Sally Port located at the rear of OPH

Answer 265

The sample vial will be placed in an evidence envelope and labeled “ALCOHOL” The submitting employee will package the container separate from the sample vial (the same evidence number should be used) and place it into evidence

Answer 266

If it is not obvious that the item’s value is sufficient to constitute a felony (in a case of theft), an expert witness should be found to appraise it and provide a sworn statement stating its value.

Answer 267

Employees who have submitted evidence to the P&E Section are directed to review and purge their evidence every 6 months

Answer 268

The P&E Section Supervisor is authorized to purge evidence relating to a state misdemeanor or Orlando City Code violation 90 days after receiving either the applicable disposition form from the SAO or the final disposition of the case from the Clerk of the Court

Answer 269

30 day period

Answer 270

If the evidence is confiscated by the court, the trial clerk or other duly authorized representative of the court shall be asked to sign the Disposition of Property form or provide a receipt for the items. The form or receipt will be delivered to the Property and Evidence Section within 24 hours.

Answer 271

Upon identifying an article that could be used by the Police Department, an employee shall submit a memorandum via the chain of command and Police Legal Adviser to the Chief of Police requesting the article for Department use.

Answer 272

Weapons should only be handled if absolutely necessary to ensure the safety and well being of person at the scene

Answer 273

In major case, the initial responding officer shall not be released from the scene prior to the detective’s arrival unless properly authorized by the detective or a command officer

Answer 274

A physician’s statement or a signed DNR order must be readily available at the patient’s indicating he or she will sign the death certificate. Verbal confirmation by the family that the patient was under the care of a hospice organization is also sufficient.

Answer 275

If there are no family members or persons with authority to make arrangement for disposition of the deceased, the responding officer will attempt to locate and notify next of kin

Answer 276

When it has been determined that CID will be investigating the case, the field officer will not interview the suspect and the suspect will not be advised of his or her Constitutional Rights

Answer 277

Auto Theft CSI’s will only be called when exceptional circumstances exist and the vehicle is going to be released to the owner at the scene. Others Tow and request Unless otherwise directed by a detective or guidelines established by CID, the recovering officer/CSO is responsible

Answer 278

Auto Theft CSI’s will only be called when exceptional circumstances exist and the vehicle is going to be released to the owner at the scene. Others Tow and request Unless otherwise directed by a detective or guidelines established by CID, the recovering officer/CSO is responsible

Answer 279

Photos will only be taken when Vehicle is stripped New or unusual M.O. Vehicle has been involved in another crime

Answer 280

Batteries (Including DV) Felony Only Evidence must be processed on scene Significant injuries Requested by detective

Answer 281

``` Burglaries Beyond capabilities of officer Specialized collection Requested by CID Photos Something of evidentiary value New or unusual M.O. Extensive damage which should be documented ```

Answer 282

Child Abuse/Neglect Evidence to process at scene Significant injuries Requested by CID

Answer 283

Drug Collection Photos of confiscated or found drugs are needed To help transport large quantities Plants to be dried Baggies or containers to be processed, drugs must be separated

Answer 284

``` Robberies Beyond capabilities of officer Specialized collection Injuries to be documented TRAP camera CID request Do not call for recovery of in store video ```

Answer 285

``` Traffic Accidents OPD vehicles Significant damage THU request Question of fault Other City vehicles Injuries Significant damage, minor damage, Bureau is responsible Private Vehicles Serious injury THU request ```

Answer 286

A watch commander or the Property Section lieutenant may authorize not to have a vehicle processed

Answer 287

Depending on staffing availability and vehicle location, a patrol unit will generally not be dispatched to the recovery scene to process the vehicle unless unusual circumstances exist. The decision shall be made by the on duty watch commander A unit will not respond to a recovery outside of Orange County unless there is a specific need for this action. Authority must be obtained from an on duty watch commander before a unit is dispatched to a recovery scene outside of Orange County

Answer 288

Secure for processing Teletype for instructions The arresting officer must request a teletype administrative message be sent to the originating law enforcement agency requesting information on whether the originating law enforcement agency has already filed theft charges on the same arrestee charged by OPD. If the originating agency has not already filed theft charges, the arresting officer will request a copy of their initial reports and originals of all statements

Answer 289

Contact Auto Theft if the vehicle has not been recovered after 10 days Complete report with required documents Local lookout “Information Only”

Answer 290

Self Initiated activity consider shelter in lieu of arrest for minor violations if officer feels removal is more practical than arrest Must be cooperative, willing to stay in shelter, may transport

Answer 291

If trespassed, officer can request review with shelter supervisor

Answer 292

Trespass is a general intent crime that usually requires no evidence that the defendant intended to commit the offense. The mere act of entering or remaining in a place without legal authority, or after being warned not to do so, is sufficient to establish guilt.

Answer 293

Trespass in a structure or Conveyance (e.g. unauthorized entry into any place that might be considered a structure, such as a closed business, restricted area within a business, unauthorized entry into a vehicle, train bus Trespass in Other than a Structure or Conveyance (unauthorized entry onto restricted parcels of land, remaining on property after being told to leave, being in certain places after closing hours such as parks or schools, trespass in parking lots

Answer 294

A warning to leave the premises is not required to arrest an unauthorized subject found inside a closed business, or in other structures or conveyances for which the unauthorized presence is obvious

Answer 295

Warnings come in many forms, posting the structure or conveyance with signage to indicate that entry is prohibited or restricted (e.g. “Authorized Personnel only”, locked or closed doors, written trespass warnings, verbal warnings)

Answer 296

“Unenclosed cartilage” is unenclosed land or grounds, outbuildings, etc, adjacent to a dwelling and habitually used in connection with the dwelling. This might include a tool shed, dog run, detached laundry area, etc, that does not fall within the continuous roofed area of the home, and which is not enclosed by fencing or a substantial hedgerow If the offender opens a door, fence, gate, or does anything to expose animals, crops, or other property to waste, or if the offender dumps litter.

Answer 297

A warning may be in writing or may be verbal…..The inability to issue a written Trespass Warning to the subject does not prohibit a subsequent arrest for trespass if there is evidence through a sworn statement or other evidence to establish when the Trespass warning was given….The property owner or agent’s sworn statement must clearly indicate how the verbal warning was communicated to the subject, and there must be proof to indicate that the subject was aware of that verbal warning

Answer 298

An immediate arrest may be made under this section if the misdemeanor is committed in the presence of the officer There is probable cause to believe the elements of the offense have occurred and if a statement had been obtained from the owner or agent that the suspect’s entry was unauthorized The owner or agent of the owner has a letter on file with the City Prosecutor’s authorizing OPD to arrest any unauthorized persons form the unoccupied or unfinished building

Answer 299

Consensual encounters-during a consensual encounter, an officer cannot compel a subject to identify him or herself or require that the subject produce identification, even if only to allow the officer to complete a trespass warning

Answer 300

Terry Stops- In all Terry stop cases, a subject who refuses to provide identifying information may be temporarily detained on scene to be photographed or fingerprinted for identification purposes. A subject’s fingerprints and /or photograph should be attached to the Trespass Warning form

Answer 301

Arrested person-If a subject is under arrest for another charge and refuses to identify himself or herself, his or her booking photograph and fingerprints may be attached to the Trespass Warning form for future identification purposes

Answer 302

Issuance of a Trespass Warning does not have to occur on the premises from which the subject is being trespassed

Answer 303

Due to the high number of calls from certain commercial establishments, such as Universal Orlando, those establishments may issue written Trespass Warnings instead of calling an officer to issue the form. In those instances, an arrest for trespass after warning may be made if the commercial establishment completes the form previously approved by the department and provide it to the officer prior to arrest

Answer 304

It is not permissible to make warrantless arrests for misdemeanor trespass offenses, unless it is committed in the officer’s presence

Answer 305

Retail and Farm Theft, authorizes an officer to arrest, either on or off premises and without a warrant, any person the officer has probable cause to believe has committed trespass in a retail or wholesale establishment or on commercial or private farmlands

Answer 306

If the officer is unable to contact the owner or lessee and some doubt exists as to whether or not the subject is actually trespassing, an arrest should not be made. The officer should complete a FIR and release the subject.

Answer 307

If the subject is obviously a trespasser, (i.e. someone the officer knows does not have permission to enter the property), the officer may take the appropriate action without contacting the owner

Answer 308

The officer may submit a certified copy of the Trespass Warning Authorization form to the SAO in lieu of a victim statement if the owner is not present at the arrest scene.

Answer 309

The officer completing the warning form must be able to produce the form during criminal proceedings. Additionally, a victim/witness statement must be obtained and forwarded to the SAO

Answer 310

Some business complexes have lease agreements among their tenants that permit their private security staff to act on behalf of the entire complex of businesses, and which also permit a blanket trespass warning for all businesses. The officer should request a copy of such an agreement before issuing a Trespass Warning or making an arrest under this type of circumstance.

Answer 311

A non-tenant may not be excluded or arrested for trespass if the non-tenant is in the common areas pursuant to a tenant’s invitation. This holds true even if the non-tenant has an active Trespass Warning against him/her; a non-tenant with an active Trespass Warning may still use the common areas at the specific invitation of the tenant In the absence of a specific lease agreement between the landlord and the tenant, a tenant may invite non-tenants to use the common areas.

Answer 312

Non-tenants may be trespassed by the landlord or the landlord’s agent only if all lease agreements reserve that specific right to the landlord

Answer 313

Officers are authorized to issue Trespass Warnings without a Park Service Specialist’s authorization; To persons who commit any violation of state statute or municipal ordinance while in a City park and/or park facility To persons detained pursuant to a lawful Terry stop when the officer’s suspicions are not dispelled

Answer 314

Trespass Warnings issued hereunder for parks shall be for a maximum of one year unless noted otherwise.

Answer 315

Sexual Misconduct- Indefinite

Answer 316

A watch commander’s approval should be obtained before a Trespass Warning is issued for a City Park and/or facility where the offense was not committed

Answer 317

More than one city park may be addressed by a trespass warning if the warning is due to an offense of sexual misconduct and the other parks are in close proximity to the park where the offense took place. Yellow copy should be turned into Criminal Intake who will send it to the FPR Department

Answer 318

Trespassed persons may reenter a City Park and/or park facility only for the purpose of engaging in First Amendment activities so long as an agent of the City of Orlando FPR Department is first notified

Answer 319

An officer may issue a Trespass Warning to a subject exercising his/her First Amendment rights if the subject is also engaged in prohibited conduct (violating state or municipal ordinance, blocking ingress/egress from a building or blocking people’s path on sidewalks, being in an area in the park which has been exclusively rented for use by a group and a member of the group requests that person be removed from the rented area, or being in the park after hours)

Answer 320

Agents or manager of OHA properties may exclude non-tenants from the common areas of properties owned or controlled by OHA…..authorizing officers on behalf of OHA to issue Trespass Warnings

Answer 321

Indefinite

Answer 322

Trespass issued at one OHA property are effective for all OHA properties

Answer 323

If the trespasser lives in one OHA property but is trespassed from another, the Trespass Warning will be good for all OHA properties except the one where the trespasser lives

Answer 324

Persons who are trespassed, but who are specifically re-invited to enter by a tenant have the right to be on property for the express purpose of visiting the tenant, and must do so by the most direct route. Officers shall observe such trespassed persons for a period of at least 5 minutes to assist in determining whether the trespassed person is approaching or departing a specific unit by a direct route. However, trespassed persons may not be in common areas, even if a tenant invites them onto property.

Answer 325

Watch Commander or Chief of Police

Answer 326

If an officer is advised by a property owner that a Trespass Warning Authorization is desired, the officer should provide the owner with the name and station telephone number of the on duty watch commander After the form is completed, the assisting officer should contact Communications and receive a case number Posted in a conspicuous manner Before an arrest may be made, an officer must give the suspect a Trespass Warning The officer shall deliver a copy of the form to the patrol division commander in whose area the property is located.

Answer 327

Officer may use photographs of a person to show the owner/authorized agent of the property who can the authorize the issuance of a Trespass Warning

Answer 328

Active Resistance- The subject’s actions are intended to facilitate an escape or prevent an arrest. The action is not likely to cause injury

Answer 329

Aggressive Resistance – The subject has battered, or is about to batter a person/employee and the subject’s action is likely to cause injury

Answer 330

Area Treatment – The delivery of a chemical agent to an area, directly or indirectly, to cause people to leave the area or deny access to an area. This delivery method does not include delivery directed at a specific subject

Answer 331

Deadly Force – Any action, by a subject or an employee, that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm

Answer 332

Deadly Force Resistance – The subject’s actions are likely to cause imminent danger or great bodily harm to the employee or another person

Answer 333

Direct Application - The delivery of a chemical agent to a specific person or persons to modify their behavior

Answer 334

Force – At it relates to this policy, the tactics and/or techniques utilized by an employee to control or regain control of a subject, in self defense, in the defense of others, to counter resistance by a subject, or when objectively reasonable

Answer 335

Forcible Felony – Murder, armed robbery, armed sexual battery, arson or use of an explosive device to a structure occupied or presumed to be occupied, kidnapping, burglary armed with a firearm, and any felony that involves the threat of or use of deadly force against an individual

Answer 336

Great Bodily Harm – Permanent disfigurement, serious bodily injury, or death

Answer 337

Hard Control - The employee applies techniques that could result in greater injury to the subject, if the subject resists their application by the employee

Answer 338

Imminent Danger – Imminent threat of great bodily harm

Answer 339

Intensified Techniques – Those techniques necessary to overcome the actions of the subject, short of deadly force. If the subject resists or continues to resist these techniques, there is a strong probability of injury being incurred by the subject

Answer 340

Objective Reasonableness – The constitutional standard for using any force based upon the totality of circumstances (from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene) known to or considered by the employee at the moment force is used.

Answer 341

Passive Resistance – The subject fails to obey verbal direction preventing the employee form taking lawful action

Answer 342

Soft Control – The employee applies techniques that have a minimal potential for injury to the subject, if the subject resists the technique

Answer 343

Totality of Circumstances – The various factors known to or considered by an employee at the time law enforcement action was taken.

Answer 344

Objective reasonableness is based upon the totality of circumstances known to or considered by the employee at the moment force is used and may include, but is not limited to, severity of crime; whether the subject is an immediate threat to the safety of the employee or any individual; whether the subject is resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest by flight; the number of subjects and employees involved; the size, age, and condition of employees and subjects; the duration of the police action; injury; known violent history of any subject; known or suspected use of intoxicants by subject; known or apparent mental or psychological condition(s); environmental factors; and any other factor or circumstances that may be relevant to the response to resistance that is known to or considered by the employee at the time such force is applied

Answer 345

An employee who has used force on a subject shall immediately notify a supervisor. The employee must monitor the affected subject for breathing irregularities and level of consciousness

Answer 346

Any employee whose actions result in death or serious bodily injury to another person will be temporarily relieved from duty until a preliminary administrative review is conducted. Upon clearance from EAP, THE EMPLOYEE’S DIVISON COMMANDER may grant additional time off in relief of duty status for reasons related to the death or serious bodily injury of another person caused by the employee

Answer 347

Subjects may only be handcuffed to a fixed object designed for temporary restraint when it is necessary to protect any individual from harm or in completion of the members duties (booking procedures, medical)

Answer 348

Members shall not “cinch” down the handcuffs, flexcuffs, or Ripp Hobble. The feet should not be brought past 90 degree angle to the body

Answer 349

Two members should transport a four point restrained subject for member and subject safety whenever possible. The member shall monitor the subject at all times while in a four point restraint

Answer 350

Supervisors will inspect and document, on a yearly basis, the condition of all non lethal weapons carried by the employees and ensure the expiration dates are not exceeded

Answer 351

Chemical agents should only be used in a direct application in those situations in which an arrest is likely. If an arrest is not made, the watch commander shall be notified as soon as possible and an Incident Report shall be completed concerning the incident.

Answer 352

Members who wear plain clothes and members in a limited duty status shall carry their approved chemical agent, concealed, while performing their assigned duties

Answer 353

The authorization to use Clear Out shall be given by a watch commander, incident commander or higher authority The subject must be offered an exit, not “locked” in a structure

Answer 354

The purpose of using the TASER is to stop active resistance or as objectively reasonable under the circumstances. The TASER probes shall not be intentionally aimed at a person’s head, neck chest (above the nipples), or groin unless intensified techniques or deadly force is warranted. The TASER “drive stun” technique is approved in all areas except the head, neck and groin as hard control for active resistance. The TASER shall not be used on a subject who is holding illegal drugs in his/her mouth when the sole method of their resistance is the refusal to spit the illegal drugs out of their mouth. The TASER shall not be used on subjects operating bicycles or motor vehicles except in cases of aggressive resistance.

Answer 355

In cases where a subject is struck with a probe in the face, throat, groin, female breast, male nipple area, OFD must respond to the scene to treat the injury. However OFD will not be responsible for removing the probes. The subject, when struck in any of these areas, must be transported to a hospital for probe removal. Only members certified to use a TASER are authorized to remove probes that have struck the subject in any area other than those listed.

Answer 356

In the event of an accidental discharge where there are no reported injuries, a Response to Resistance form will not be needed; however, a supervisor must be notified of an accidental discharge and ensure that the Incident Report is completed. The spent air cartridge will be placed into P&E. the supervisor will forward a copy of the Incident Report to the Internal Affairs where it will be retained on file.

Answer 357

The flashlight is designed to be used as an illumination device. Its use as a defensive impact instrument shall be prohibited except in cases of aggressive resistance when the baton is not practical. If the flashlight is used as an impact instrument, the same techniques in this policy set forth in this policy with respect to the use of the baton shall apply

Answer 358

Active Resistance Shall be in response to aggressive resistance o deadly force The use of SAGED SL6 is authorized against animals that pose a threat to public employee safety

Answer 359

The use of deadly force by discharging a firearm at/into moving vehicle is authorized when The member has probable cause to believe the occupant of the vehicle poses imminent danger with a firearm or fires upon a member or another person The member has probable cause to believe an occupant is using the vehicle in a manner that poses imminent danger of death or great bodily harm to the member or to any individual and there is no reasonable avenue of escape for the intended victim

Answer 360

The following practices are strictly forbidden Firing into or over the heads of crowds Firing warning shots Firing into buildings, enclosures, or through doors when a subject is not visable Firing at a moving vehicle sole to disable the vehicle unless authorized by a commander Cocking the hammer of a weapon except to improve aim immediately prior to firing Firing from a moving vehicle unless being fired upon

Answer 361

When the handgun is outside the holster in a tactical situation, the weapon shall be pointed down at a 45 degree angle (ready gun position) or indexed down with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, trigger finger outside the trigger guard, until there is a need to fire or the member is at risk

Answer 362

Felony vehicles- the decision to deploy Stop Sticks will be at the discretion of any member who can safely deploy the device, excluding the sole charge of felony “Fleeing and Eluding”

Answer 363

Misdemeanor vehicles – Stop Stick deployment requires the approval of a supervisor or manager

Answer 364

Any subsequent use of Stop Sticks after the first attempt to stop the vehicle with this device must be approved by a supervisor, except in a situation that meets pursuit criteria

Answer 365

When deploying Stop Sticks on a roadway as part of a pursuit, the deploying member will notify Communications of the intended location and specific lanes of travel targeted for deployment. Communications will notify units and agencies involved in the pursuit, as well as the on duty watch commander Select a location with minimal anticipated and actual pedestrian and bystander presence Position employees and bystanders in a safe location away from the point of impact and potential flying debris

Answer 366

Stop Sticks will not be deployed on motorcycles or bicycles

Answer 367

Assisting employees will prevent traffic from entering the target roadway and redirect traffic on the target roadway away from the deployment area Deploying and assisting members can use patrol vehicles to channel the fleeing vehicle towards the path of the Stop Sticks provided the following Emergency equipment is activated At least two traffic lanes are available for the target and pursuing members without crossing a grass or elevated concrete median Members have exited their patrol vehicle and assumed a safe location The assigned supervisor will ensure that a Tire Deflation Device Deployment Report Form is completed and turned in to the Quartermaster Unit with the damaged Stop Sticks by the end of their tour of duty.

Answer 368

The tire deflation devices may be used by specialized units (i.e. MBI, DED, TAC, SOD) or Patrol members as a pursuit prevention measure for stationary vehicles or vehicles travelling less than 25 MPH

Answer 369

Dynamic Vehicle Takedowns are pre planned coordinated efforts utilizing multiple vehicles and members who are trained in this tactic to “block” a vehicle and arrest a felony suspect. Dynamic vehicle takedowns are used on suspect vehicles that are stationary (parked in a parking lot, stopped at an intersection) and should not be used on moving vehicles or for routine traffic stops. The dynamic vehicle takedown, or any modified version of this technique, shall only be used by members who have been trained and who receive continuous training in this technique and are assigned to DED, Patrol TAC, MBI, FIU, the Gang Unit and SWAT

Answer 370

Blocking may only be used on a suspect vehicle when the member believes that the suspect vehicle may attempt to flee. This tactic may only be used during a traffic stop using emergency equipment. Blocking may not be used on moving vehicles

Answer 371

Firearms training will be conducted at least twice annually

Answer 372

Remedial training shall be coordinated with the Training Unit and shall be completed within seven days

Answer 373

Employees who have used a technique or weapon requiring a Response to Resistance investigation shall complete an Incident Report by the end of their tour of duty, except in misdemeanor cases where the use of chemical agent is the sole response to resistance and there are no injuries claimed or evident The supervisor shall notify the involved employee’s section commander of the circumstances requiring the initiation of a Response to Resistance report

Answer 374

A sworn supervisor shall complete Response to Resistance Forms for CSOs and CSIs

Answer 375

When a firearm is discharged, or an employee applies any technique or weapons that result in death, an INOI shall be generated in lieu of the RTR From

Answer 376

If available, a CSI or forensic photographer will take the photographs of all injuries requiring hospitalization and/or treatment at a medical facility. If no CSI or forensic photographer is available, a supervisor, with the permission of a watch commander, will take the photographs, which shall be maintained in accordance with standard policies regarding crime scene photos

Answer 377

An INOI shall be initiated for disapproved Response to Resistance Forms by Internal Affairs. If the supervisor determines that an inquiry is necessary, it is his or her responsibility to initiate that INOI

Answer 378

The reporting supervisor shall forward the Response to Resistance package to the involved employee’s chain of command by the end of their tour of duty, unless such time is extended by the commander

Answer 379

The subject fails to obey verbal direction preventing the employee from taking lawful action.

Answer 380

The employee applies techniques that have a minimal potential for injury to the subject, if the subject resists the technique

Answer 381

``` Pressure Points Wrist Locks Arm Bars Compression Techniques Chemical Agents Diversionary Device ```

Answer 382

The subject’s actions are intended to facilitate an escape of prevent an arrest. The action is NOT likely to cause injury.

Answer 383

The employee applies techniques that could result in greater injury to the subject, if the subject resists their application by the employee.

Answer 384

``` Forearm and Knee Strikes Open and closed hand strikes Baton strikes Kicks Takedowns Impact weapons Tire deflation devices Electronic control devices (TASER) K-9 Apprehension ```

Answer 385

The subject has battered, or is about to batter a person/employee and the subject’s action is likely to cause injury.

Answer 386

Those techniques necessary to overcome the actions of the subject, short of deadly force. If the subject resists or continues to resist these techniques there is a strong probability of injury being incurred by the subject.

Answer 387

Techniques necessary to overcome actions of a subject short of deadly force

Answer 388

The subject’s actions are likely to cause imminent danger of death or great bodily harm to the employee or another person.

Answer 389

Employee’s actions may result in death of great bodily harm to the subject

Answer 390

The application of deadly force is not limited to the use of a firearm and may include application of other techniques and/or weapons.

Answer 391

``` Knees Groin Anal Cleft Elbows Solar Plexus / Upper Abdomen Spine Chest Neck (Only in Deadly Force) Head (Only in Deadly Force) ```

Answer 392

Above the shoulders Spine Groin Solar Plexus

Answer 393

Head Neck Chest (above nipples) Groin

Answer 394

Head Neck Groin

Answer 395

The canine handler shall be in control of the call once the police trained K-9 is deployed

Answer 396

Prior to searching buildings, the initial responding officer will attempt to contact a representative having control over the property to obtain verbal indication that no one is authorized to be in or on the premises and prosecution is desired

Answer 397

Police trained canines will not normally be used to search a residence/house/apartment May be deployed to assist SWAT Team members at the direction of the SWAT Team Commander

Answer 398

The police trained canine will be released only in cases involving a suspected felony

Answer 399

Members shall provide the canine handler with sufficient reasonable suspicion to lead him to believe a felony crime has been committed and the person sought is the perpetrator If the subject is injured, the initial responding officers will ensure medical treatment

Answer 400

A charge of resisting with/without violence shall be included when appropriate A CSI shall take photos

Answer 401

A K-9 team may also be deployed by a commander to apprehend persons at any scene where the containment is essential. These scenes may involve persons who are not known to have committed a felony crime but pose an imminent danger to officers, members of the public or themselves

Answer 402

The canine will not be deployed in those cases where the officer is the victim of simple assault

Answer 403

Prior to deployment of the police trained canine in a crowd/riot control situation, the incident must be declared an unlawful assembly

Answer 404

No less than two police trained canines should be used for crowd control with the knowledge and authorization of a lieutenant or higher ranking officers

Answer 405

The Chief of Police will be notified as expeditiously as possible when a canine is used for crowd control

Answer 406

The narcotics detection canine will not be used to search for narcotics concealed on or about any person. The police trained canine will not be used to conduct a search for narcotics believed discarded by a subject taking flight

Answer 407

Unless probable cause has already been established to believe narcotics are within an enclosed area (building, house), a narcotics detection canine will not be utilized within the enclosure without express consent of the person having a privacy interest in the area to be searched

Answer 408

Police trained narcotics detection canines may be utilized for authorized roadblocks operations. The police trained canine may be escorted around the exterior of a vehicle during the roadblock procedure A narcotics detection canine alert to a motor vehicle constitutes probable cause to search the vehicle

Answer 409

On duty watch commander or the Special Services Patrol Section Commander

Answer 410

A vehicle remains stopped or parked on any property owned or controlled by the City of Orlando not designated for parking for a period longer than 12 hours A vehicle has been immobilized by a parking enforcement specialist and remains immobilized in an on street parking space for more than 24 hours A vehicle is located in the I-4 or S.R. 408 corridors including their exit or entrance ramps

Answer 411

Wrecker Service Report of Noncompliance via chain to Patrol Services Bureau Commander’s Aide 30 minutes response time

Answer 412

30 minutes for another person to respond Removed by wrecker

Answer 413

Officer must complete the “Release of Liability” portion of the Vehicle Disposition and have it signed by the legal owner or custodian, if refusal to sign, document

Answer 414

During various large special events, approval of Event Commander or Event Supervisor an officer may tow vehicle to a pre determined location, notify Communications

Answer 415

Left unattended and a traffic hazard Accident and owner/custodian not present or incapacitated (if can be secured, legally parked, not a traffic hazard, leave) Prior to towing a vehicle that is considered illegally parked, abandoned or disabled from a limited access roadway, off street parking / meter zone or city street; the officer must first attach to the vehicle a Vehicle Removal Notice. The officer must then wait 6 hours for a limited access roadway, 24 hours for a city off street parking meter zone, 72 for City streets before removed/towed If during the 72 hour period the vehicle has been removed from the particular street for a period of at least 12 consecutive hours, it may not be towed

Answer 416

Any and all items of great or unusual value (currency, firearms, cameras, etc) which are not considered evidence or part of the vehicle itself shall be removed and submitted to P&E for safekeeping Articles in large quantities shall be listed on the Vehicle Dispostion from in a block manner (e.g. three cardboard boxes of misc clothing…) Employee should include a brief description of the item including the manufacturers name, model number, serial number When compartment keys are not available or the driver of other occupant refuses to unlock the compartments, this information shall be reflected on the Vehicle Disposition form and/or Incident or supp report.

Answer 417

Whenever a vehicle is to be searched for contraband, evidence, or fruits of a crime, the vehicle inventory shall be conducted after the search. A search shall not be conducted under the guise of an inventory

Answer 418

Officers must complete a victim notification card when an arrest is made, when filing at large paperwork or securing an arrest warrant Homicides Sexual offenses Attempted murder, or attempted sexual battery Stalking DV (the victim notification card must be completed in addition to the required DV case handling paperwork and procedures)

Answer 419

However stated statue allows victims the option to waive notification. In these instances, the victim, appropriate next of kin, or other designated contact of victim must sign the declination on the completed victim notification card When making a physical arrest on a warrant or capias that is confirmed through Teletype, officers are not required to submit a victim notification card

Answer 420

If an officer elects not to use the vehicle’s siren, the vehicle’s horn will be sounded when passing through red light or stop sign intersections. The exception in no way relieves the officer from the responsibility to drive in a reasonable and prudent manner and to warn all other traffic

Answer 421

Additionally, officers are permitted to F.S.S. to operate their vehicle without lighted lamps (headlights/taillights) when it may be safely accomplished and necessary to the officer’s performance of duties

Answer 422

Unmarked vehicles equipped and operating with blue light and siren, for the purpose of this policy, be considered authorized emergency vehicles. Officers operating unmarked authorized emergency vehicles may, when necessary, make routine traffic stops but only if the officer in the unmarked vehicle is in one of the following uniforms: Patrol Class A or B, Bike or NPU, Lake Nona, Motors, Mounted, K-9, SWAT, ERT, Uniform Drugs Standard Uniform, Marine Patrol or Training

Answer 423

Unmarked vehicles shall not engage in vehicle pursuits, unless specifically authorized by a watch commander

Answer 424

Plainclothes officers will not make traffic stops, even in a marked vehicle, unless extraordinary circumstances exist Offices wearing partial uniforms, or uniforms not previously listed, shall be held to the same standard as plainclothes officers, even if in a marked vehicle

Answer 425

If time and circumstances permit, the officer shall notify the field supervisory or watch commander prior to making a felony stop. If every event, after a felony stop is executed, a field supervisor shall be contacted to respond to the scene, and the watch commander shall be notified. The field supervisor shall personally explain to the occupants of the vehicle the reasons for the felony stop

Answer 426

Only MBI and DED are authorized to conduct reverse sting operations involving drugs

Answer 427

Any reverse sting operation must be given prior approval by the appropriate section commander who will also designate a single person to command the operation. Narcotics will not be permitted to “walk” to further the investigation.

Answer 428

The CID, Patrol Tac, MBI and DED are authorized to conduct reverse sting operations involving property

Answer 429

Business hours, multi story parking garage, loop on the front of courthouse.

Answer 430

The entire Orange County Courthouse Complex

Answer 431

Orange County Facilities Manager or designee

Answer 432

Any LEO conducting personal off duty business in Courthouse shall not be permitted to be in the possession of any weapon or firearm

Answer 433

Whenever any hate crime incident comes to the attention of any employee, the incident shall immediately be reported to the employee’s supervisor and an incident report shall be completed

Answer 434

F.S.S. require Perpetrator must demonstrate prejudice or bias Bias must be evident in the commission of the crime Bias must be based on one or more of the personal characteristics of the victim The perpetrator perceived, knew, or had reasonable grounds to know or perceive, that the victim was within the group delineated by statute

Answer 435

Respond immediately to the scene Notify on call CID A&B Notify Watch Commander Notify PIO If, in the judgment of the patrol supervisor, the potential for further acts of violence still exists, a unit should be specifically assigned to the location in a fixed post position

Answer 436

An officer who is lawfully present in an area protected by the 4th Amendment shall activate the BWC when there is reasonable suspicion that a crime is being commuted, has been committed, or is about to be committed, or that evidence of a crime is present. In the absence of such criteria, the officer must turn off the BWC if asked to do so by a person with apparent authority over the constitutionally protected area. As a reminder, entry into a 4th Amendment protected area requires probable cause and a warrant, or warrant exception.

Answer 437

Before writing reports involving the response to resistance, critical incidents, confessions or admissions, officers shall review any video “The contents of this document are based on my observations of the incident and a review of recordings captured by a mobile video recording system”

Answer 438

Using a mobile video recording system to take a statement is lieu of a sworn written statement, unless approved by a supervisor

Answer 439

Restricted-Monitoring officer performance through random viewing

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