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1
Q

Deputies will submit completed reports to the appropriate supervisory review
group prior to __________

A

the end of their shift.

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Supervisors will review each report to ensure reports meet the following criteria:

  1. Completeness
  2. Accuracy
  3. Cites all elements of offenses
  4. _________
  5. Jurisdiction
A

Cites correct statutes

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3
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In cases involving serving injunction orders, supervisors will ensure Incident
Reports are completed and approved before ____________

A

the end of their shift.

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4
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After Incident Reports associated with arrests, are approved by supervisors, a
notarized copy will be sent to the State Attorney within________ days (excluding
weekends and holidays). Specialized Units (i.e., Homicide, Robbery, Victim
Advocate, etc.) will be notified as appropriate.

A

5 days

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_____________: A formalized, specific plan of action based on the result of accurate
and timely crime analysis. The plan should be targeted and specific, identifying among
other things, particular crimes; locations, days, and times of personnel deployment;
tactics that will be utilized; and the ultimate goal of implementation.

A

Operational Plan

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6
Q

Zone Report: A periodic report capturing data from Crime Analysis, Operational Plans,
Community Concerns Reports, zone improvements, enforcement activity, and truancy
activity from any BSO patrol zones.

A

Zone Report

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7
Q

The following are examples of what?
1. Staff events
2. Operational plans and after-action reports
3. Monthly Truant Log
4. Training Log
5. Commendation Log
6. Employee Accident/Property Damage Log
7. Elder link referrals
8. Criminal Investigations Summary
9. Citizen Survey Summary
10. Workers’ Compensation Claims
11. Case Management
12. Any additional requested report

A

Administration Reports

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8
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________________________: These reports may be generated by
districts/divisions and reviewed by DLE commanders and management for crime
prevention and community enhancement initiatives:

A

Crime Analysis Administrative Reports

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9
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During a Barricade, Deputies Responsibilities:
1. Notify communications and supervisor of the incident and circumstances.
(CALEA 46.1.4d)
2. ________________
3. Evacuate any innocent citizens who may be caught within the immediate area.

A

Control, contain and isolate the incident scene

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10
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The following are examples of what?
1. Active Shooter
2. Barricaded subject with gun shots fired
3. Hostage Situation

A

Immediate SWAT activation

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11
Q

Access into the inner perimeter
and the Tactical Command Post will be limited to ___________

A

SWAT and hostage
negotiators.

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12
Q

The mobilization point, command post, and media information center will be
established in_______________

A

the outer perimeter.

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13
Q

The first deputies at a major crime scene will assume the initial command and
request needed assistance to:
1.
2.
3.
4.

A
  1. Aid the injured.
  2. Apprehend the suspect.
  3. Protect the crime scene.
  4. Detain witnesses.
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14
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The first deputy to respond will be in charge of the scene until relieved by a
supervisor. Deputies in charge will:
1.
2.
3.

A

1.Establish a secure perimeter.
2. Protect the scene.
3. Establish an entry control point immediately outside the crime scene and
ensure that a Crime Scene Log (BSO RP#97) is being used to record the
name, agency and/or unit, reason for entry, and time in and out of any
person entering the scene.

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15
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If supervisors request a Crime Scene technician, they will also request _____________________

A

applicable
detectives or specialist staff to respond.

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16
Q

Crime Scene Investigative Aides are specially trained Community Service
Aides (CSAs) who have receive________ hours of specialized training in
crime scene processing.

A

forty (40)

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17
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Patrol deputies will carry a latent print kit in their patrol vehicle consisting of
a processing brush, print powder, ______, and backing cards.

A

lifting tape

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18
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What can be used to aid in locating latent prints?

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Oblique lighting

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19
Q

Are elimination prints considered evidence? Do they need to be on the Property Receipt?

A

NO

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20
Q

The marking device must NOT be placed directly over the fired cartridge
casing to avoid any potential DNA contamination. The marking device
should be placed approximately _______ away from the actual item of
evidence

A

12 inches

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21
Q

Deputies will need the following items for the collection of fired cartridge
casings
a.
b.
c.
d.

A

a. Gloves
b. Facial Covering
c. Glassine envelope
d. Sterile swab

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22
Q

Ensure anybody who is within ________ of the evidence items is wearing a
facial covering to prevent accidental DNA contamination

A

6 feet

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23
Q

Are drug field tests conclusive? Are they required to establish probable cause for a narcotics arrest?

A

No

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24
Q

Labeling Physical Evidence:
1. Collected evidence will generally be placed into a porous collection
container such as paper or cardboard. Generally __________should not be
used for initial collection.

A

plastic bags

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25
Q

Only___________ are authorized to determine when a responding deputy
will not process a scene. Responding deputies will document the reasons
and responding __________ in the written report.

A

supervisors

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26
Q

3 types of sting operations?

A

Prostitution Decoys
Strong-Arm Decoys
Street-Level Stings

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27
Q

Crime Lab accepts evidence from ____________

A

8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday

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28
Q

A decision to start a decoy operation should be based on an analysis of:
1.
2.
3.
4.

A
  1. The victims’ characteristics
  2. Type of crime targeted
  3. Crime locations
  4. Frequency of occurrences
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29
Q

At the end of a decoy operation, all staff members involved will be debriefed and an
______ prepared by the field supervisor for the District/Division
Commander.

A

After-Action Report

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30
Q

Sexual offense evidence kits (rape kits) collected at the SATC must be submitted
to the BSO Crime Lab for forensic testing within ______ of receipt or upon request
by individuals identified in Florida Statute to have it tested.

A

30 days

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31
Q

Who will be contacted for a court order authorizing a medical examination
and/or treatment if the parent or guardian cannot be reached.

A

Duty Judge

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32
Q

If the victim is _________, detectives will permit the victim’s non-
offending legal guardian to review the final report and complete the “Final Report

Review Form”

A

under 16 years of age

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33
Q

Department of Children and Families (DCF), via the toll-
free abuse hotline (____________________),

A

1-800-96-ABUSE

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34
Q

A dating relationship must have existed within the past ____________

A

6 months

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35
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BSO policy abides by the ____ and ____ of the law in enforcement of state statutes protecting victims, bringing perpetrators of family violence under the criminal
justice system’s control, and reducing repeated police response. Staff responding to
domestic violence/dating violence calls will become familiar with provisions and
restrictions of this section and be held responsible for abiding by them.

A

spirit and letter

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36
Q

FSS_____ allows law enforcement deputies to make an arrest without a
warrant if:
a. There is probable cause to believe that the person has committed a
criminal act in violation of an injunction for protection or an act that
violates a condition of pre-trial release when the original arrest was
for an act of domestic or dating violence.
b. There is probable cause to believe the person committed an act of
domestic violence or committed child abuse and the deputy
reasonably believes there is danger of violence unless the person
alleged to have committed the battery (act of domestic violence) or
child abuse is arrested without delay.

A

901.15

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37
Q

T or F
Some restraining orders do not authorize an arrest and many have an
expiration date.

A

T

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38
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What is used on Domestic/Dating Violence PC Affidavits to assist in rapidly identifying a case?

A

Since the state attorney gives domestic/dating violence cases special
attention during the case filing/presentation process, using the stamp will assist in
rapidly identifying a case.

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39
Q

If the victim of Domestic/Dating Violence is a BSO employee, responding deputies will notify the employee’s
supervisor. The on scene supervisor will notify the______ supervisor. A victim
advocate will be assigned to assist the employee.

A

Victim Services Unit

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40
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“Missing endangered person” means:
1.
2.
3.

A
  1. A missing child;
  2. A missing adult younger than 26 years of age; or
  3. A missing adult 26 years of age or older who is suspected by a law enforcement
    agency of being endangered or the victim of criminal activity.
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41
Q

Upon receipt of credible information of a missing/abducted child, contact
Records/Teletype within______ of the initial contact with the complainant for
inclusion within the Florida Crime Information Center and the National Crime Information
Center databases.

A

two (2) hours

42
Q

Criteria for Activation: To activate the AMBER Alert, the following criteria must be
met:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

A

a. The child must be under 18 years of age.
b. There must be clear indication of abduction.
c. The law enforcement agency’s investigation must conclude that the child’s
life is in danger.
d. There must be a detailed description of child and/or abductor/vehicle to
broadcast to the public. Provide a photo, when available.
e. The activation must be recommended by the local law enforcement agency
of jurisdiction.
f. Amber Alert activation may be considered for parental abduction only if
there is evidence of violence in the taking of the child. Refer to Section 8.10
pertaining to parental abductions when there is no evidence of possible
harm to the child.
g. The activation does not include runaways unless there is evidence that the
child’s life is in danger, (i.e., child was enticed to run away by a sexual
predator through the internet).

43
Q

Before any activation of the program will be initiated by FDLE, the FDLE
________________Form will be completed and submitted to FDLE.
This form is available in the forms library on the BSO intraweb under
“AMBER Alert”. This form does not give permission to activate the Amber
Alert, but it is a necessary part of the process.

A

Missing Child Reporting

44
Q

Missing Child Alert: To be considered If the agency receives a call that a child is
missing, but has not been abducted.
Criteria for Activation:
1.
2.
3.
4.

A

a. Child must be under 18 years of age.
b. Child’s life must be in danger.
c. There must be sufficient description information; photo is required.
d. The activation must be recommended by the local law enforcement
agency of jurisdiction.

45
Q

(formerly Missing Children
Information Clearinghouse).

A

FDLE Missing Endangered
Persons Information Clearinghouse

46
Q

Pursuant to Florida Statutes, if the missing child is not located within ___ days, the law
enforcement agency shall attempt to obtain a biological specimen for DNA analysis. The
DLE Commander or Missing Persons Unit Commander will contact the BSO Crime Lab
for further instructions on DNA collection.

A

90

47
Q

For missing endangered children who do not meet the criteria for an AMBER Alert
or Missing Child Alert, the Missing Persons______ Unit will evaluate the appropriateness of
information distribution to the public or media outlets.

A

Missing Persons

48
Q

For Silver Alert
Missing person must be ____ years of age or older and there must be a clear
indication that the individual has an irreversible deterioration of intellectual
faculties (i.e., dementia). This must be verified by law enforcement.

A

60

49
Q

Establishes a procedure enabling law enforcement deputies to report to the
Broward County Nuisance Abatement Board a place or premise used on three or more
occasions as:
1.
2.
3.

A

A. The site of a violation of FS 796.07 (prostitution).
B. The site of an unlawful sale or delivery of controlled substances; or
C. Any place or building used by a criminal street gang for the purpose of conducting a
pattern of criminal street gang activity.

50
Q

Nuisance Abatement
District/division commanders or designees will review their logs at regular intervals.
This review will determine if repeat offenses occurred at the same address on__________ occasions. Commanders or designees will also check with Strategic
Investigations, DLE Accountability, and Records for similar occurrences at that
address.

A

three or
more

51
Q

The affidavit and search warrant must contain the following information:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A
  1. Description of the person, place, or thing to be searched
  2. Person’s name from which items will be seized if known
  3. The violation of law
  4. Description of items to be seized
  5. Probable cause
52
Q

it is Broward Sheriff’s Office policy that the Special
Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) will be used for any warrant service that
may require a ______ or ________

A

forcible entry to recover any evidence or to affect an arrest.

53
Q

Within how many days will a search warrant be executed?

A

10 working days

54
Q

(SFISC)

A

South Florida Investigative Support Center

55
Q

Dispatchers will remind field supervisors of any calls still holding in __ minute
intervals.

A

15

56
Q

How far will a mandatory evacuation of all non-essential persons be

A

within 300’ radius

57
Q

_________: Deputy(s) personal and sensory observations that provide
awareness of an ongoing active shooter situation. Sources could include radio
communications, witnesses, sights, and sounds.

A

Real Time Intelligence

58
Q

___________: A singular deputy or a team of deputies who while on scene
have “Real Time Intelligence” and enter the area/structure of the active shooter with the
goal of stopping the threat.

A

Deputy Contact Element

59
Q

Extraction Element: A singular deputy or a team of deputies with the ability to enter the
area/structure and either remove victims to a casualty collection point (CCP) or provide
first aid in place. The purpose of the Extraction Element is to provide first aid in the
area/structure or move victims to a casualty collection point prior to the arrival of fire
rescue paramedics.

A

Extraction Element

60
Q

_________________: A team consisting of deputies and fire rescue paramedics with the
ability to enter the area/structure. The purpose of the Rescue Task Force (RTF) is to
provide advanced emergency first aid to victims of an active shooter event as quickly as
possible in the area/structure

A

Rescue Task Force

61
Q

________: The current location of the subject in the area/structure

A

Hot zone

62
Q

_________: Where the subject was previously in the area/structure

A

Warm zone

63
Q

_______: A location away from the area/structure. The ______ may include staging
areas, the CCP, and Incident Command Post (ICP).

A

Cold zone

64
Q
  1. Stop the active assailant(s)
  2. Rescue the victims;
  3. Provide medical assistance;
  4. Arrest suspects and preserve the crime scene.
A

prioritization of active shooter in order of importance

65
Q

The Deputy Contact Element with Real Time Intelligence will continue with a proactive tactical intervention until one of these objectives has been met:
1.
2.
3.
4.

A
  1. The subject/s has been forced into a surrender
  2. The subject/s has been forced into a barricade
  3. The subject/s hostilities have been stopped
  4. The Deputy Contact Element is relieved by SWAT personnel
66
Q

T or F
RTF will operate in hot zone

A

F
Area of operations for the RTF may include the warm zone and cold zones

67
Q

Up to $________: May be placed in secured lockers located within each district/command, provided that the following conditions are met

A

500.00

68
Q

Money in excess of $500.00, but less then $__________ may be temporarily stored in the secure lockers; however must be transported to the Evidence/Property Room during normal Property Room hours of operation.

A

5000.00

69
Q

___________ will not be transported by Evidence/Property Room personnel; only designated district employees will be permitted to transport ______

A

Firearms

70
Q

BSO maintains_______aircraft to enhance the level of service provided to the public

A

fixed and rotary-wing

71
Q

When would the SAO be notified of a juvenile being taken into custody?

A

Prior to transporting to JAC and if the juvenile is 12 yoa or younger

72
Q

Whenever possible, the Statement of Rights form (BSO RP#17) should be fully executed by the questioning deputy and subject juvenile. If Miranda is given verbally, it must be ________and properly documented in the deputy’s report.

A

witnessed by a second deputy

73
Q

The decision to employ the VIT rests solely with _____________________ performing the VIT.

A

the deputy (or deputies)

74
Q

A VIT may only be employed ______

A

in the arrest of felons

75
Q

t or f

The VIT can never be employed on motorcycles.

A

t

76
Q

T or F
The VIT should only be employed on stationary vehicles

A

T

77
Q

A VIT may be employed on a moving vehicle in order to take a person into custody who
has committed a _______

A

forcible felony

78
Q

_______________: A cell, room, space or other area located within a
BSO, district office or facility, designated for the temporary detention of detainees
for questioning, testing and processing

A

Temporary Detention Area

79
Q

____________: Detention of a person for the purpose of questioning,
processing or testing (e.g., BAT testing). Temporary detention is measured in
hours and does not involve housing or feeding of detainees, except in extenuating
circumstances.

A

Temporary Detention

80
Q

______________: Includes pre-booking activities (e.g., completing the Probable Cause
Affidavit) involving detainees in custody, after which detainees will be escorted to a
Department of Detention facility, where they will be booked

A

Processing

81
Q

Documented physical observation of all adult detainees will be completed at
least every ________. Documented physical observation checks will be conducted at least every
__________ for all juvenile detainees. Deputies making observation checks
will document all checks on the ______________(BSO RP#98).

A

15 minutes, 10 minutes, Temporary Detention Log

82
Q

Deputies shall only enter an occupied temporary detention area to
1.
2.
3.
4.

A

remove
a detainee for booking purposes, to conduct an interview, for transportation
purposes, or to provide emergency services

83
Q

The temporary detention area first aid kits will be checked during a ________
inspection

A

monthly

84
Q

At least _____, each district/division captain, or designee will inspect the
temporary detention area to ensure that adequate sanitation and safety measures
are available and in proper working order, including all locks, lighting, and other
security devices. The inspection will be documented on the Temporary Detention
Log by the district/division captain, or designee. If there is a deficiency noted,
immediate steps will be taken to correct the deficiency. The deficiency correction
will be documented on the Temporary Detention Log by the district/division
captain, or designee.

A

weekly

85
Q

T or F

Less lethal weapons are permitted in holding areas

A

T

86
Q

Absent exigent circumstances, how many detainees will be placed in a holding cell at any time?

A

3

87
Q

The After-Action Report will be submitted__________ of the event, to the
QRF Executive Officer

A

within three days,

88
Q

______________ exercises on-scene command staff oversight
of field operations and critical incidents, provides command level leadership after
regularly scheduled office hours, provides feedback to the DLE command staff
and provides advice, support, mentoring and liaison to deputies and line
supervisors during the course of their duties. The Director, Operations Bureau
may assign additional duties.

A

Watch Commander

89
Q

Watch Commanders act under the authority of the __________

A

Director, Operations Bureau

90
Q

Watch Commander may take command of an operation or incident under the
following circumstances:
1. The scope of the operation or incident exceeds the normal span of control
or experience level of the on-scene line supervisor.
2. Involvement of multiple districts, divisions and/or interagency involvement

A
91
Q

Watch Commanders shall monitor radio traffic and respond to the scene of major
incidents to provide _____ and _______

A

leadership and management presence

92
Q

WC Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Watch Commanders shall monitor radio traffic and respond to the scene of major
incidents to provide leadership and management presence.
B. Will liaison with the Communications duty officer to monitor significant incidents
on a county-wide basis
C. Maintain and look for ways to improve operational efficiency, by overseeing,
evaluating and providing feedback to supervisors and staff operating in the field.
D. Routinely monitor radio traffic and meet with line supervisors to provide
command level support and to ensure compliance with agency policies,
procedures, and directives.
E. Liaison with other agencies conducting operations within the Sheriff’s jurisdiction.
F. Routinely attend roll-calls to provide feedback, address questions or
concerns, and provide regular updates regarding agency issues.

A
93
Q

(IMST)

A

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TEAM

94
Q

___________ establishes critical incident contingency plans and assists
with coordinating and managing the Department Law Enforcement response
during mobilizations for natural disasters, acts of terrorism and large scale critical
incidents. The DLE ______ serves as the Department of Law Enforcement’s
National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System
(ICS) point of contact.

A

Incident Management
Support Team (IMST)

95
Q

The DLE IMST will act under the authority of the Director of the ______

A

Regional
Services Bureau.

96
Q

PODS

A

points of distributions

97
Q

(NIMS

A

National
Incident Management System

98
Q

Who is responsible for the maintenance and
deployment of the agencies Mobile Command Vehicles (MCV) and the
Communication on Wheels (COW) tactical radio communications platform

A

The DLE
IMST Supervisor

99
Q

______________________is a
rapid deployment all-weather command and control mobile platform which
is designed to assist the Incident Commander and field personnel by
providing support in the form of ICS and NIMS organizational tools. The
______ can also provide interoperable communications where the
communications infrastructure is inadequate or has been disrupted. The
________ meets the current threat environment which requires mobility,
interoperability among public safety agencies, reliability and cost
effectiveness.

A

The Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV)

100
Q

How tall is the MCV mast camera?

A

40 feet

101
Q

What are the dimensions of the MCV

A

45 feet by
12 feet

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