Part 1 - Criminal Investigations Flashcards
(52 cards)
Criminal History Files:
Copies of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Identification Bureau Record (RAP sheet) may be obtained by personnel of the rank of ___ or higher and **investigators assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, the Special Investigations Division, the Professional Compliance Bureau, the Media Relations Bureau, or the Public Corruption Investigations Section. **
lieutenant
Uniformed Officers Preliminary investigations may include:
Interrogating the suspect, except in homicide, sexual battery, _____, kidnapping, and child abuse cases.
robbery
Recording of Investigative Events:
An accurate record of events which transpire at the scene in connection with an investigation include such elements as:
Action taken, including the number of photographs and measurements taken, and a listing of physical evidence recovered, except ______ cases.
homicide
If an officer at a police-involved shooting incident location is approached by someone identifying themselves as a member of the CRB, the following will occur:
The ____ Bureau Captain and/or Major will respond to the outer perimeter and escort the member of the CRB to an appropriate area for briefing.
Homicide
FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION BY UNIFORMED OFFICERS:
With supervisory approval, except for sexual battery, child abuse, ___, and homicide cases, uniformed officers may conduct limited follow-up investigations when there is a reasonable chance of apprehending the suspect, a need for obtaining additional information for the preliminary investigation report, or there are other compelling circumstances.
kidnapping
ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL TO INVESTIGATIONS:
Assignment of personnel based on a rotation or other _______ system is discouraged. [CALEA 42.1.2]
criteria-free
Allocation of Resources to Follow-Up Investigations:
Priority of investigations and allocation of resources must be based upon the ______ of each crime.
seriousness
Crime Scene Supervision:
The ________ is in charge of the crime scene and is responsible for requesting laboratory examinations.
lead investigator
Investigators shall make the ** ___** contact within **72 hours of receiving an Assigned or Assigned “A” case. **
second
Investigative Roll Calls:
Attendance of GIU investigators at patrol roll calls shall occur on a ___ basis to exchange information regarding open cases.
monthly
Intelligence Information:
Criminal Intelligence: The end product of a process that converts individual items of information either into evidence or, more often, into insights, conclusions, or assessments.
District Responsibilities: Criminal intelligence information received by police personnel will be documented and forwarded to the ________ Bureau, Intelligence Section, via the district Crime Analysis Unit, **within 48 hours of receipt. **
Homeland Security
Interviews and Interrogations:
Statements shall be obtained in a ___________ correct manner to preclude inadmissibility due to insufficient warning.
constitutionally
When confessions are tape recorded:
- An introduction shall be given by the investigator stating date, time, location, and case number.
- When witness statements are tape recorded, they shall include all of the above basic information, except the reading of the _________.
constitutional rights
Conducting Show-Ups:
The Courts permit show-ups, which generally occur within a ___ hours after the offense.
few
Photographic Lineup Displays:
There is no mandatory minimum number of photographs to be used in a display, but at least __ **should be considered. **
six
Conducting Physical Lineups:
The officer will advise the suspect of his right to______, **if the lineup is occurring post indictment or post information. **
counsel
With the exception of ____ investigations, reports are official public records of the Department and are prepared to ensure that the investigation is available to departmental elements, other entities in the criminal justice system, and the public.
active
CRITERIA FOR INVESTIGATING AND ASSIGNMENT OF CASES:
Case Status: To ensure a timely and complete investigation, supervisors shall maintain a record of the following:
- Case number.
- Investigator assigned.
- Date assigned.
- Date _________________.
Date that a follow-up report is due
Case Assignment Categories:
Investigator must contact victim within 72 hours of receipt and verify original report.
This contact and any additional information shall be documented by the investigator on a supplementary report which will be submitted within __ working days to the investigator’s supervisor for approval.
10
Case Screening:
Additional information relating to major crimes such as homicide, robbery, and sexual battery will be documented and submitted on a supplementary report within __ working days.
21
Records and reports relating to sexual battery and active homicide, vice, drug, and organized crime investigations shall be securely filed and maintained separately from the central records system.
In addition, juvenile criminal records will be filed and maintained separately from _______.
adult records.
INVESTIGATIVE TASK FORCE:
The decision to establish an investigative task force must be approved by the Director or designee.
Once the decision to form a task force has been made, a task force commander will be appointed. The task force commander will be of the rank of ___ or higher,
lieutenant
Collection of Physical Evidence:
All evidence collected shall be obtained in a_____ correct manner.
constitutionally
The Narcotics Bureau will assist or assume the investigation when the amount involved equals or exceeds ___ kilo of cocaine, a bale or 30 pounds of marijuana, or four grams of heroin.
A Narcotics Bureau lieutenant will be contacted when an investigation is **initiated or an arrest is made. **
one
