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| Regarding Policy of Equality violations, supervisors and managers shall not do what regarding supervisory inquiries of potential violations. |
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| Shall NOT conduct supervisory inquiries.Instead, they must report potential violations directly to the Intake Specialist Unit. |
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| If at any time, during any type of investigation, an investigator identifies any effort by a Department employee, manager, executive, or any other person, to discourage, suppress or improperly narrow the scope of an investigation currently being conducted, that investigator will immediately notify who? |
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Internal Affairs Bureau unit commander. |
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| The appropriate Admonition of Administrative Rights form shall be read and signed by each Department employee prior to being interviewed. Who does not have to sign an admonition? |
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Persons interviewed who are not employees of the Sheriff’s department. |
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| If a witness claims to be a subject or requests a representative, who should you contact? |
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| Internal Affairs Bureau lieutenant for guidance. |
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Department employees may not refuse to have their interviews tape-recorded. Who can? |
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Witnesses who are not members of the Department |
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| Only subjects are permitted to tape-record their own interview during an administrative investigation. If employees, other than subjects, demand the right to tape-record their interviews, you shall do what? |
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Definition
| Ask if it is their belief that they may be vulnerable to discipline as a result of the investigation. |
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| If the employee states that he feels that his actions may expose him to discipline, the interview must be terminated and who is to be notified? |
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Definition
| The concerned Division Chief regarding possible "subject status" for the employee. |
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| Regarding interviews of Outside Law Enforcement Agency Officers, the investigator can or cannot prevent the police officer, his supervisor, or representative from tape-recording the interview. |
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| With certain exceptions, section 3304 of the California Government Code prohibits any punitive action, or denial of promotion, to public safety officers if the administrative investigation is not completed within what time period? |
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Definition
One year of the date the Department became aware of acts, omissions or other misconduct. |
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| An investigator must seek an extension if an investigation is not completed within what time frame? |
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90 calendar days for administrative investigations not involving relieved of duty
Personnel, 60 calendar days for I.A.B. investigations involving relieved of duty personnel. |
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| Generally, completed administrative investigations should have a disposition sheet prepared and finalized within how many days? |
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30 calendar days of the completion of the investigation. |
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Those investigations which involve an employee relieved of duty should be finalized in how many days? |
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| On all cases completed by Internal Affairs Bureau, who shall prepare the Disposition Worksheet for forwarding to the unit commander. |
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The Advocacy Services Unit |
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Where an employee has a “reasonable expectation of privacy” in a work area, the
Department may search for evidence of suspected work-related misconduct if there is what? |
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Definition
| “Reasonable suspicion.” This requires articulable facts supporting a reasonable inference that evidence of work-related misconduct is contained in the employee’s work space at the time of the search. |
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| The Department’s right to search an employee’s work area, person, or personal property may also be limited if the search is related to an investigation of criminal misconduct or if the misconduct is not work-related. In such cases, rules applicable to criminal investigations could apply, and the investigator should do what? |
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Definition
| Either obtain consent from the employee, a search warrant, or have both probable cause that evidence of a public offense is contained in the place to be searched and exigent circumstances. |
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| Government Code § 3309 provides a special rule for employees who are peace officers, and applies to a search of a locker or storage space maintained by a peace officer in any Department facility. Such a space may not be searched unless what? |
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Definition
Either: (1) the employee is present, (2) the employee has given consent, (3) a valid search warrant has been obtained, or (4) the employee has been notified that the search will take place. |
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| Can a peace officer be disciplined for refusing to take a polygraph exam? |
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Definition
| NO. Disciplinary action cannot be taken, nor any comment entered anywhere, regarding an officer’s refusal to take such an examination |
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| The use of any polygraph examination whether for a sworn or a non-sworn member of the Department shall be done only with the prior approval of whom? |
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Definition
The Commander, Office of the Undersheriff. |
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| If a polygraph is done, can it be used in an administrative hearing? |
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Definition
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| Service Comment Reports (SCR) are not to be used for what? |
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Definition
Internally generated complaints |
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| Once the watch commander has concluded his interview of the reporting party, the reporting party shall be provided with what? |
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Definition
The green copy of the SCR. |
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| A supervisory inquiry is a routine, preliminary contact with an employee that is conducted to ascertain whether a formal investigation needs to be initiated. Such an inquiry should not be conducted when what? |
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Definition
The supervisor has reason to believe that the employee committed misconduct which could result in discipline. |
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| A supervisory inquiry is used for the preliminary searching for and gathering of information pertinent to an allegation or incident when the supervisor what? |
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Definition
Does not have reason to believe that the employee committed misconduct which could result in discipline. |
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| Can personnel be ordered to submit a memo concerning the observations made and the actions taken by them? |
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Definition
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| While some investigations may include an inquiry stage, in situations that seem likely to result in punitive action, the supervisor should not talk to subjects prior to notification being made to whom? |
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Definition
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| Can allegations concerning sexual harassment be handled as a unit level? |
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Definition
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| Can an allegation of hostile work environment be handled as a unit level? |
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Definition
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| A file number for an administrative investigation can only be assigned by whom? |
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| If the allegations involved are criminal in nature, the unit commander shall notify who? |
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Definition
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| Regarding supervisory inquiries, an employee may request representation for the preparation of a memorandum involving an incident. Where the document which the employee is preparing is part of normal, routine paperwork, the employee should complete it expeditiously, with or without representation? |
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Definition
Without, unless there is no immediate need for the document. An employee requesting representation should be given the opportunity to consult with a representative even if it delays that employee’s production of the document. |
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| In the event an administrative investigation is delayed, who shall be notified that the investigation will commence at the close of criminal proceedings. |
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Definition
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In all cases where complainants are arrested for Resisting Arrest, Interfering with a Peace Officer or Assaulting a Peace Officer, who should be notified and respond immediately? |
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Definition
Station detectives. Their task is to obtain an audio or video tape-recorded statement from the suspect, conduct an immediate investigative follow-up to identify witnesses, and obtain their tape-recorded statements. |
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| If a complainant is uncooperative or insists on withdrawing the complaint, the unit commander should be consulted regarding inactivating the investigation. Who is the only one that can inactivate an investigation if he/she is satisfied that the investigation cannot proceed without the complainant’s cooperation? |
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Definition
The concerned Division Chief or Director |
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Term
| All investigators interviewing complainants shall ask each complainant, at the time of their interview or at the time a request to withdraw a complaint is received, what? |
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Definition
If any Department member or anyone else has discouraged or intimidated the complainant in any way. |
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Term
| Investigators are, or are not, obligated to advise subjects of their rights to representation. |
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Definition
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| If the subject requests representation, the interview should be scheduled to give the subject a reasonable period of time to arrange for that representation, generally no longer than what time period. |
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Definition
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| The Department must permit the subject and his/her representative time to prepare for an interview while the subject is on duty. |
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Definition
FALSE provided there has been sufficient time between the notice of the interview and the interview. |
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| The subject is entitled to have a copy of the request for the investigation, and any reports, logs, memos, and other documents specifically relating to the investigation. |
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Definition
FALSE. They are only allowed to have documents etc., prepared by the subject |
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| If the subject has been previously interviewed regarding the allegations under investigation, the subject is or is not entitled to review his/her earlier statements prior to the interview. |
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Definition
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| If the representative advises a subject to refuse to answer a question, the investigator should what? |
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Definition
Give the subject a direct order to answer the question |
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| In the event the subject persists in refusing to answer a question, the investigator should what? |
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Definition
State that the refusal is an act of insubordination and that such insubordination will result in administrative discipline. |
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Term
| Management can refuse to permit a representative to enter a Department facility to represent a subject. |
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Definition
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Term
| All complainants shall be notified by the investigating unit of the results of the completed investigation within how many days of completion. |
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Definition
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| If no discipline is imposed, the subject must be notified by the investigating unit of the conclusion of the administrative investigation and the results within how many days? |
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Definition
No sooner than ten (10) business days after the complainant has been notified and it has been determined that the complainant has not contacted the
Ombudsman’s office to have the investigation reviewed. |
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Term
| What is an 18.01 suspension? |
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Definition
A suspension pending resolution of criminal charges being filed against that employee. |
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Term
| The hearing, conducted with the Division Chief, is known as what? |
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Definition
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Term
When the foregoing procedure results in a tentative decision that a subject will be disciplined in the form of a reduction or discharge, or with a suspension pending resolution of criminal charges being filed against that employee (18.01), the subject has the right to respond to the intended discipline directly to the Division Chief . This must be done which way; |
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Definition
Either orally or in writing. |
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Term
| The subject has how many days to prepare a response to any adverse comment including written reprimands. |
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Definition
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Term
| The Letter of Intent is the first document a subject will receive advising that the allegations of the investigation are founded and that the Department intends to impose discipline. The Letter of Intent is prepared by whom? |
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Definition
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Term
The Letter of Imposition is the document which imposes the discipline. Letters of
Imposition are prepared by whom |
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Definition
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Term
| In other than discharge and 18.01 cases, who is responsible for serving the subject with the Letter of Imposition? |
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Definition
The subject's unit commander |
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Term
| In cases of discharge, 18.01 suspensions or a reduction, the Letter of Imposition is signed by whom? |
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Definition
The Undersheriff or his designee |
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Term
| When the subject is being discharged, who will normally serve the subject with the letter of imposition? |
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Definition
The Internal Affairs Bureau |
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Term
A subject on I.O.D. status shall not be served with a Letter of Intent or Letter of Imposition until what? |
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Definition
The Advocacy Services Unit is consulted. |
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Term
| Whenever a sworn member is reduced in rank (e.g., Lieutenant to Sergeant; Sergeant to Deputy), who shall be responsible for obtaining the subject's uniform badge, flat badge and identification card at the time the subject is served with the Letter of Imposition. |
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Definition
The Internal Affairs Bureau Unit Commander |
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Term
| Prior to initiating a conversation with a subject regarding resignation who should be contacted? |
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Definition
An Internal Affairs Bureau lieutenant for direction and guidance |
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Term
| If the subject submits a signed resignation, who is the only one that may rescind it? |
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Definition
The Sheriff or his designee |
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Term
| If the subject resigns, who should immediately collect the subject's badges (if any), County weapon (if any), and other County identification items, and make appropriate notifications? See MPP section 3-02/170.00. |
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Definition
The person receiving the resignation |
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Term
| Los Angeles County Code § 5.12.020 recognizes only two types of resignations. What are they? |
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Definition
A resignation in writing and a resignation by conduct. |
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Term
| When a unit is advised that one of its employees has been arrested, it is strongly recommended that the watch commander consider immediately responding to the agency making the arrest for the purpose of what? |
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Definition
Conducting a supervisory inquiry. |
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Term
| The Department has how many days following adjudication, or sentencing of a criminal case, to either return the subject to duty or to impose discipline. |
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Definition
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Term
| Sworn personnel who are relieved of duty are required to report to the Internal Affairs Bureau when and for what? |
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Definition
| The next business day to arrange for temporary identification and a temporary duty assignment |
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Term
| A member who is relieved of duty may be reinstated to duty on the authority of whom? |
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Definition
The Sheriff, Undersheriff or an Assistant Sheriff only. |
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Term
| There must be a reasonable suspicion that an employee is using or is under the influence of a drug or narcotic before ordering that employee to provide a sample of urine for testing. Who can order the collection of the sample? |
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Definition
A person of the permanent rank of Captain or higher |
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| It is not necessary for the unit commander to personally give the employee the order to provide the urine sample. Once the unit commander decides to test the employee who shall be contacted, and who shall respond? |
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Definition
The Internal Affairs Bureau shall be contacted. Two Internal Affairs Bureau investigators and a lieutenant shall respond. |
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Term
| After ordering the employee to provide the sample, what will the IAB investigators do? |
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Definition
Relieve the subject of duty. |
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Term
| When can an on duty employee be required to take a breath test? |
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Definition
When a unit commander or designee reasonably suspects that the employee used alcohol prior to the event under investigation. |
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Term
| What should be done to an off duty employee suspected of misconduct regarding alcohol? |
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Definition
Placed on duty prior to being ordered to take a breath test |
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Term
| Does an employee have a right to have a rep present for the test? |
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Definition
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Term
| If IAB investigators respond to conduct a review, and during that review the investigators determine that there may be criminal culpability concerns or evidence of employee misconduct, the investigators will report their findings to whom? |
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Definition
The concerned unit commander and the Commander, Office of the Undersheriff as soon as possible. |
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Term
| Unless prohibited by law or in uniform while on duty, can a deputy be prohibited from engaging in political activity? POBR |
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Definition
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| When a deputy is under investigation, when should the interrogation occur? POBR |
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Definition
| While on duty during his normal working hours. If off duty he will be paid overtime. 3303(a) |
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| Prior to the interrogation, what must the investigators do? POBR |
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Definition
· The name, rank and command of the officer in charge, all those involved in the interrogation shall do this
· no more than two investigators during the interrogation.
· Inform the deputy of the charges and be of reasonable length.
· The deputy should be able to go to the potty.
Also no offensive language and no promisses shall be made. 3303(b) |
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| What is the time frame in which an investigation must be complete? POBR |
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Definition
| 1 year from the agencies discovery and prior to Jan 1, 1998 |
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Term
| Can the media visit the deputy being investigated without his consent? POBR |
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Definition
| No! he can not be forced to talk to the media, nor his personal information be given out without his consent. 3303(e) |
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| The entire interrogation may be recorded. Does the deputy have the right to a copy of the recording and all concerned notes, papers and reports? POBR |
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Definition
| Yes! Unless the information is considered confidential. He can also use his own recorder. 3303(g) |
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Term
| If during the interrogation, it is determined the deputy may be subjected to criminal charges, what must the investigators do? POBR |
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Definition
| Immediately inform him of his constitutional rights. 3303(h) |
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Term
| When the deputy is advised that formal charges against him have been filed, can he have a representative of his choice be present at all times?POBR |
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Definition
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Term
| Can the deputy being investigated be loaned or reassigned to an odd position that another deputy would not be assigned to?POBR |
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Definition
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| Can the deputy under investigation be subjected to punitive action, denied promotion or threatened with any such treatment because he chose to exercise his rights? POBR |
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Definition
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Term
| Can an adverse comment be entered into the deputy’s personnel file without he first reading it and signing it?POBR |
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Definition
| No! He has 30 days to file a written response to the adverse comment. No confidential notes can be entered into his file. 3305, 3306 |
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Term
| Can a deputy be compelled to take a polygraph against his will? POBR |
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Definition
| No! No punitive action or comment can be made for his refusal. 3307 |
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Term
| Can you be required to disclose all your assests for purposes of job assignment? POBR |
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Definition
No! Unless it is required by law for that job. 3308 |
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Term
| When can you search a deputy’s locker?POBR |
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Definition
| Consent, in his presence, prior notification or a warrant. 3309 |
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Term
| Can a peace officer request that his photos, name not be used on the internet in conjunction with job related activities? |
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Definition
| Yes, if it may result in a threat, harassment, intimidation, or harm to the officer 3307.5 |
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Term
| What is a Pre-Disposition Settlement Agreement? GFD |
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Definition
| An alternative method to a full investigation. When the employee readily acknowledges his/her error, wants to conclude the matter promptly, and the issue is not a serious policy violation. |
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Term
| What types of founded cases are not suitable for a PDSA?GFD |
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Definition
| Proposed discipline which would require executive force review, case review (a suspension of 16 days or more, discharge or demotion), removal from a Bonus position, and/or violations of the Policy of Equality. |
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Term
| In regards to discipline, what is a “reduction?”GFD |
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Definition
| A reduction is a lowering of an employee's rank (classification) or grade. As used in this manual, reduction and demotion are synonymous. |
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Term
| It is the Department’s responsibility to make EBD classes available within how long?GFD |
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Definition
| One year from the date the EBD Agreement is signed. |
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Term
| Can an employee subject to discipline that includes termination of employment or demotions be eligible for EBD?GFD |
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Definition
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| EBD shall not be offered as an alternative to discipline for violations of what policies? GFD |
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Definition
· unreasonable force;
· failure to report force;
· false statements; and
· failure to make statements and/or making false statements during a Department internal investigation. |
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Term
What is the “LIFE” course? GFD |
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Definition
| Lieutenants Interactive Forum for Education, which is an 8 hour course. This decision-making class is the foundational course for EBD. |
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Term
| Each suspension day requires the completion of at least one EBD credit. To earn one credit, how many hours of EBD is needed?GFD |
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Definition
Each four hours of EBD training equals one credit. |
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Term
| The employee has the opportunity to review the EBD Proposal and must notify the unit commander within how long if the employee chooses to participate in EBD?GFD |
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Definition
| 10 business days. Once the ten day period has elapsed, EBD may not be an option unless the totality of facts as determined by the unit commander/chief warrant the EBD alternative. |
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Term
| All employees committing alcohol related offenses, in order to participate in EBD, will have an initial assessment by the? GFD |
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Definition
| Employee Support Services Bureau (ESSB). |
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Term
| All employees committing domestic violence related offenses will have an initial assessment by who in order to participate in EBD? GFD |
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Definition
| The Employee Support Services Bureau (ESSB) |
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| Independent study as part of EBD is what? GFD |
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Definition
· An employee voluntarily agrees to prepare and present a briefing to co-workers regarding the circumstances regarding his/her conduct resulting in the participation in EBD
· An employee voluntarily agrees to prepare an in-depth topic specific research paper. The paper will be relevant to the behavior that resulted in his/her participation in EBD.
· The employee voluntarily agrees to participate in a community based activity which is related to the circumstances regarding his/her conduct resulting in their participation in EBD. |
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Term
| For any collision that is determined to be preventable, employees receive points based on the severity of the traffic collision. Employees may opt to participate in what type of program? GFD |
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Definition
| Traffic Collision Point Reduction Class. The class is voluntary, conducted on the employee’s off-duty time, and may be used to exempt one point or a one point collision. The class may only be taking once during a 36 month period. |
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A gun is taken for safekeeping at a 273. 5. How soon can it be released?
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Definition
| Cuts or disables tongue, disables, disfigures or renders useless body part. |
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You receive a private person's arrest for a restraining order violation and the suspect is in possession of a loaded gun. What is the most appropriate charge?
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Definition
| Possession of firearm by person with TRO or PO. 29860 PC |
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What is the amount of grand theft?
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Definition
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In the event of a prisoner disturbance (riot?) in custody, how long do you have to submit the load sheet?
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Definition
| 48 hours. CDM 4-01/020.00 |
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What is not required for an Amber alert?
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| AMBER requires abduction, under 18, imminent danger, alert would assist in safe recovery. FOD 02-13 |
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PRV units (in pursuit?)crash, who is incident commander
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When do you report earthquake info to SHB?
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Definition
| Upon their request. EOB 2-1 |
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A female juvie refuses to be strip searched, what do you do with her?
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Definition
| Release her or transport her to juvie hall. 5-03/030.05 |
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Who can authorize chemical weapons in custody?
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Who authorizes SWAT Team deployment?
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Homicide detectives want to interview a 187 suspect in custody at CJ. Who must approve?
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Definition
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$1500 is taken for asset forfeiture. How is it counted (or not) and booked? Who books it into safe?
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Definition
| $1000 or more uncounted sealed in serialized narco bag by the siezing deputy. 5-09/465.40 |
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$20K and dope found at domestic violence incident. Who transports money to station?
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| W/C and 1 sworn member and entered into safe ledger by W/C. 5-09/465.40 |
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Who does witness interviews at deputy involved hit shooting?
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Max time you can secure a juvie to a fixed object?
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Definition
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When can a juvie NOT be in adult prisoner presence?
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Definition
| When awaiting transportation. |
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When must IAB Lt be notified re: force?
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Definition
$
all shootings by any Department member, both on-duty and off-duty, including accidental discharges, warning shots, and shooting at animals;
$ all incidents in which Deputy personnel are shot;
$ hospitalizations due to injuries caused by any Department member;
$ skeletal fractures caused by any Department member;
$ Category 2 or 3 Force used by any Department member during or following a vehicular or foot pursuit;
$ all large party situations where Category 2 or 3 Force is used;
$ injury or complaint of injury to a person's head, or neck area, resulting in medical evaluation and/or treatment, following contact with any Department member. (This does not apply to contamination due to Oleoresin Capsicum spray, Freeze +P or Deep Freeze aerosols, or Pepperball projectile powder);
$ all head strikes with impact weapons;
$ kick(s) to an individual’s head with a shod foot;
$ knee strike(s) to an individual’s head;
$ any situation wherein a Department member pushes, shoves, takes down, or otherwise causes a person to hit their head against a hard object (e.g. roadway, driveway, concrete floor, wall, door jamb, jail bars, etc.);
$ canine bites resulting in medical treatment;
$ any death following a contact with any Department member;
$ all inmate deaths;
$ any of the above uses of force witnessed by a Department member applied by personnel from another law enforcement agency involved in an operation with Department personnel; or
$ at any scene where the Sheriff’s Response Team (SRT) is deployed. |
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Term
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DUI suspect crashes and causes serious injuires, refuses tests. What do you do?
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Definition
| Advise to force blood draw |
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Term
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Driver arrested for 14601. Can you search the car?
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Deps enter yard surrounded by chain link fence & gate and encounter 11550 suspet. Can they arrest?
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Who handles adult removal orders?
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For a PLE how long does employee have to submit a response to be attached?
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When is a sexual assault exam not required?
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Definition
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Section for under the influence and in possession of a gun?
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Definition
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Force after a foot pursuit or veh pursuit requires notification to?
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Definition
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A head strike with impact weapons requires?
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Definition
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What is required to search a deputy's locker.
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Definition
| Employee present, consent, search warrant, advise employee it will be searched. Admin handbook Pg5 |
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Term
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Duirng an admin interview info is learned that subject may have criminal liability. What do you do?
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Definition
| Stop and Mirandize and contact UC |
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Term
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At a domestic violence scene, what section permits you to seize weapon?
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Definition
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Term
| If the captain/unit commander is the subject of a POE, where does the POE form get submitted to? Who does POE? |
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Definition
| Department's Equity Commander 3-01/122.05 |
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Term
| As the W/C you re notified that an off- duty employee is involved in a domestic violence incident. What do u doo? |
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Definition
- Send sergeant from nearest sheriff station.
- Notify UC and IA.
- Write memo to UC.
3-01/030.18 |
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Term
| Custody fire drills must take place? |
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Definition
| Major every 6 months. Minor quarterly |
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Term
| How often does custody W/C sign Title 15 log? |
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Definition
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Term
| For a non criminal admin investigation, who can approve to go beyond 90 days? |
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Definition
The Chief
Admin Handbook P12 |
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Term
| What constitutes a back to back double? |
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Definition
16 HOURS OR MORE FOLLOWED OR PROCEEDED BY OVER 12 HOURS.
3-02/010.15 |
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| A response team requires how many hours off between deployments? |
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| How old must a juvenile be to be put into secure detention? |
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| After an employee is served with improvement needed evaluation, another evaluation must be completed in? |
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not to exceed 6 months
3-02/090.00 |
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| Workplace violence requires immediate notification to who? |
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Ombusperson
&
Unit Commander |
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| Who must authorize the release of a booking photo? |
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| Once a prisoner is put into 4 point restraints, how long until psych review is needed? |
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Immediately.
CDM 5-03/130.00
check 2x every 1/2 hour, 15 minutes apart. Same as safety chair |
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| What code governs the release of public information? |
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6250
Media is same as public for release of info.
3-09/090.10
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| Information shall not be disclosed to the general public, including the news media, on any 5150 action when a person is taken into custody for a 72-hour detention and when no crime was involved. What section cover this? |
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| Pursuant to section 5328 WIC |
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| Who is the LASD incident commander during a plane crash? |
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Station W/C
EOP 2-2/040
Aero is primary invest unit |
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| What WIC section authorizes taking siblings in juv abuse case? |
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| What is the section for possession of ketamine? |
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| A K- 9 announcement is 10- 22’d with the approval of a Lt. Who documents this? |
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| What two types of resignations does the county recognize? |
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In writing and conduct. Verbal is not one.
Admin Handbook. |
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| Who is usually first to receive a subject recommended imposed discipline? |
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| Who shall sign an eval for a LT with an outstanding rating? |
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Rater captain, reviewer div commander, Department head is the A/Sheriff for Lt and above.
3-02/090.30 |
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| What rank shall be notified of the intentions to serve an out of county search warrant? |
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The concerned Area Commander
5-09/465.50 |
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| What penal code section provides authority to evacuate? |
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Who can inactivate an admin investigation?
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| Division chief sends request to IAB Captain |
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| Who can authorize a parachute flair? |
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| Pursuant to 813 PC, what are the service time limitations of a Ramey Warrant? |
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| Same as a post complaint warrant, 0600-2200 |
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| A suspect possesses a loaded firearm and methamphetamine. What is the appropriate charge? |
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| A citizen calls to complain that a deputy was involved in criminal conduct. As the Watch Commander, what do you do? |
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Definition
| interview RP and complete WCSCR |
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| As a first line supervisor, you receive a formal grievance from an employee. Who must be immediately notified? |
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Definition
| Employee relations/advocacy |
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| During a missing 17 year old incident (Phase II) when should SHB be notified? |
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Definition
| After 4 hours and the child is at risk. |
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| Who is the Public Information Officer at a deputy involved hit- shooting? |
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Definition
| The ranking detective division officer |
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| A prisoner has posted bond, has no identification, and no return has come back on his prints. As the WC when can you release him? |
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Definition
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| When is an administrative investigation determined to be completed per the one year rule? |
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Definition
| Confirmed by the letter of intent |
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| As the MCJ Watch Commander, you are contacted by the local media inquiring about conducting an inmate interview. Who approves it? |
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| Who is responsible for handling complaints about personnel on a Mobile Field Force during a response to a fire or disaster? |
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| During an incident of civil unrest, what is the lowest rank that can authorize the use of tear gas? |
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| Who may authorize the deployment of SEB during a barricaded suspect situation? |
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Who must be notified any time a PSTD/IAB team rolls out?
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| Which zone is considered the decontamination zone during a CBRNE incident? |
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| A deputy witnesses a member of an outside agency use force. What is he required to do? |
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Definition
| Report it to his supervisor and write memo |
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| Who must approve the interview of a Department member by an outside agency conducting an administrative investigation? |
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Definition
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| What does 11353. 6 H&S not apply to? |
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Any school facility
"Within 1,000 feet of a public or private elementary,
vocational, junior high, or high school" means any public area or
business establishment where minors are legally permitted to conduct
business which is located within 1,000 feet of any public or private
elementary, vocational, junior high, or high school.
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| Per 40302 and 40307 CVC, how long can a person be detained for identification purposes before being subject to booking? |
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| How soon after the initial 2 hour application of the safety chair can you re-apply it? |
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Definition
30 minutes
Inmates need to be removed and given a 30 min. break before putting them back in. |
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| What information is not required when a suspect is TARP’d? |
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Definition
| whether or not they are juvy |
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| Sales of narcotics within 1000 feet of school. What is the section and when does it not apply. |
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Definition
11353.1(2) HS
It has to occur during a school functions. |
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| Sales of narcotics within 1000 feet of school. What is the section and when does it not apply? |
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Definition
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| When can a Stypman hearing be denied? |
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| W/C can’t deny request for a Stypman hearing |
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| You're the W/C and have an inmate death with no signs of foul play. Who do you notify? |
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Definition
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| How often does DB LT do audit of safe, evidence, etc? |
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Definition
Once per month.
5-04/000.10 |
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| 17 year olds missing at risk. When do you contact SHB? |
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Definition
When it qualifies to be an AMBER Alert
5-09/120.07 |
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| When is the “Intoxication Observation Sheet.” form done? |
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Definition
Within 90 minutes of arriving at the station
SJM |
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| How long do you have to get the pursuit evaluation form to TSD? |
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Definition
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| What type of courtesy report don't we take from another jurisdiction? |
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| Who has final say on activation of an AMBER alert? |
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| Who do you need to contact following a significant use of force at 415e? |
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Definition
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| Who must respond to a domestic violence incident when peace officers are involved? |
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Who is the IC on 920C phase III?
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| A deputy is being detained by another police agency for domestic violence. What do you do as the WC? |
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Definition
| Have supervisor from nearest station respond |
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Term
| Deputy gets arrested for drunk driving at another police agency. What do you do? |
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Definition
| Have supervisor from nearest station respond. Don’t question |
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In a custody facility requiring less lethal weapons, who may authorize their deployment?
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Definition
| sergeant or senior acting as a ERT teal leader |
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How long can a suspect remain in a detox tank?
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| How many days can title 15 be suspended? |
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Definition
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What are the time limitations for a Ramey Warrant?
5-09/465.10; 813 PC; 840 PC and 1533 PC
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| Same as post-complaint arrest warrant (813 pc); 10 days for service and 0700-2200 hours (unless night endorsed). |
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When does the start and end times begin for the 6 hour juvenile detention time limit? 5-02/035.25
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| Arrival and departure from the facility (back door to back door) |
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Who handles the investigation of an alleged juvenile inmate in custody?
5-02/090.45 |
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Definition
| IRC W/C shall be notified and IRC shall prepare an "Alleged Juvenile" report. IRC shall be responsible for continued investigation and age verification. |
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What is required to house a juvenile in adult custody?
5-02/090.50, 707.1 and 207(b)(1) WIC |
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Definition
| 14 years old, declared unfit in juvenile court, court finds juvenile cannot be housed in juvenile hall, court ordered |
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A woman calls the station to make a complaint about her son not getting to use the phone at MCJ. What do you do?
MPP 3-04/010.05, CDM 5-12/020.00 and SCR Handbook
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Definition
| W/C shall obtain the reporting party’s name, return phone number and the inmate name, booking number and housing facility. W/C shall inform the caller that he/she will be contacted by the concerned custody facility W/C. Complete a Referred Inmate Complaint form and forward to the concerned Unit being complained about for handling. |
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| A suspect possesses a loaded firearm and meth. What is the charge? |
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Definition
| 11370.1 HS "armed with" means having available for immediate offensive or defensive use. |
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Term
How often must a W/C sign the UDAL in custody?
CDM 4-11/020.00 |
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Definition
| W/C shall, on a random basis, review the UDAL in each housing area under their command at least one time per week. |
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What are the 300 WIC sections?
WIC and 5-02/030.10
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| 300 a - abuse by parent, 300 b - bad parenting/neglect, 300 c - going crazy re: mental duress, 300 d - (dicked) sexual abuse; 300 j - siblings of victim |
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| What section gives you the authority to remove a weapon from within a residence due to domestic violence? |
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| 18250 PC- at the scene of a domestic violence incident involving a threat to human life or a physical assault, shall take temporary custody of any firearm or other deadly weapon in plain sight or discovered pursuant to a consensual or other lawful search as necessary for the protection of the peace officer or other persons present |
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Who can handle a tactical incident involving hazardous materials?
MPP 2-11/060.00, EOP |
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Definition
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A deputy arrests a juvenile who is under the influence. What do you need to ensure happens?
5-02/110.00, 5-02/110.05, 5-03/030.03, 5-02/090.20 |
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Definition
| Ensure the juvenile is medically cleared for booking |
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A SCAR report is received at your station, but the incident occurred in another jurisdiction. What do you do?
FOD 03-04
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Definition
| SCAR should only be re-routed back to DCFS by the Watch Deputy immediately after opening the SCAR and determining that the location of incident is not in the that station's area. |
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Who can order the urine test of an employee for drugs?
3-01/030.40, 3-01/030.45, Admin Handbook
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| There must be a reasonable suspicion that an employee is using or is under the influence of a drug or narcotic before ordering that employee to provide a sample of urine for testing. A person of the permanent rank of Captain or higher shall be responsible for making this decision. If a "for cause" urine test is desired, the Internal Affairs Bureau on-call lieutenant shall be notified immediately. |
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When should the DB Lieutenant be notified during a missing critical? 5-09/120.15
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Definition
| (end of phase I, starting phase II) If the child has not been located after four hours, brief the Station Detective Commander, and then turn the responsibility over to him for Phase II. |
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| While working as custody W/C , one of your deputies uses force and the inmate is only complaining of pain. What must you do? 5-09/430.00 |
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Definition
| The W/C shall personally examine any suspect/inmate on whom significant force (Complaint of Pain) has been used and interview him regarding the incident. |
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Term
| While a dep is searching an inmate in the hallway of a custody facility, the inmate strikes his head against the wall causing an injury. As the W/C, who must you immediately notify? 5-09/434.05 |
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Definition
| On-Call IAB Lieutenant (Injury or complaint of injury to a person’s head, as a result of their head striking an object, as the result of accidental circumstances |
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Term
| Describe "At Risk" per 5-09/120.00 MISSING PERSONS |
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Definition
| Victim of a crime or foul play, in need of medical attention, no pattern of running away or disappearing, may be the victim of parental abduction, or is mentally or physically impaired. |
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A dep enters a yard with a chain-link fence through the unlocked gate. He then contacts the home owner, who is standing in the yard 75 feet away from the gate. Upon contact, he determines the home owner is under the influence and arrests him. Is this a legal arrest?
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Definition
| Legal, the home owner had no expectation of privacy "However, the result would probably have been different if there had been "a locked gate, a high solid fence blocking the front yard from view, a written notice to keep out or 'beware of dog,' or perhaps a doorbell at the front gate, . . . warning that the visitor was unwelcome."(Mendoza (1981) 122 Cal.App.3d Supp. 12.) |
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Which of the following requires a mandatory notification to the on-call IAB Lieutenant? 5-09/434.05
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Definition
| All large party situations where significant force is used |
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Term
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A lone dep detains an individual. The susp pushes the dep down and runs. The dep quickly puts out info as he goes in foot pursuit of the susp. The dep catches the susp and takes him into custody using minimal force. Violation?
5-09/220.50
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Definition
| Yes, the deputy intentionally caught up to the suspect and took him into custody |
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You are working W/C and are contacted by dep in the field regarding a DUI suspect, who was involved in a T/C w/ injuries, who is refusing to submit to a blood draw. What do you tell them to do?
5-08/010.20 |
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Definition
| Use reasonable force and had medical staff draw the blood |
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Term
| Who is the Public Information Officer at a deputy involved hit-shooting? |
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Definition
| The ranking Detective Division officer |
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Term
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Who can identify a gang member via tattoos for the purpose of a gang hold?
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Definition
| A “gang expert” can be any deputy who possesses special or superior skills, knowledge, training or experience in gangs and subcultures. You do not have to have testified voir dire to be a “gang expert.” |
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Term
W/C can place a hold on a gang member arrested for vandalism because?
5-03/115.20 |
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Definition
| There was a reasonable likelihood that the offense or offenses would continue or resume or that the safety of persons or property would be imminently endangered by release of the person arrested |
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Term
| A deputy transports a juvy to his residence for the sole purpose of bringing him home. Prior to the transport, the dep searches the juvy for his safety and recovers narcotics. Is the search and subsequent arrest proper? |
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Definition
The search and arrest were proper!
(Demetrius A. (1989) 208 Cal.App.3d 1245, 1248; Charles C. (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 420, 424-425.) |
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You (the W/C) are notified about an inmate who is on a hunger strike. What must you immediately do?
5-15/000.00 CDM |
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Definition
| Ensure Medical Services Personnel are notified |
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Term
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At what point does the one year time limit begin for an administrative investigation when there are criminal charges pending?
Sect 3304 of the Ca Gov Code
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Definition
| At the conclusion of the criminal investigation |
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Term
Following a non-hit shooting, what shall you do?
5-09/431.00 |
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Definition
| Attempt to have the involved deputies gather in the presence of a supervisor until interviewed by Department investigators |
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Term
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Deputies following a known stolen vehicle actively attempting to evade them, but they continue to follow the vehicle without lights/sirens on. What do they have?
5-09/210.00
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Definition
| Following a vehicle whose driver is attempting to evade, or has failed to yield, after a reasonably short period of time, whether accomplished with or without red lights activated and siren sounding, and regardless of the terminology used to describe these acts, is a pursuit. |
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Term
During a pat-down, a deputy feels and manipulates a small plastic bindle discovering its dope. Is this seizure legal?
Terry vs Ohio CPOLS 2.24e |
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Definition
| It was an illegal search for the officer to squeeze, slide, and otherwise manipulate the contents of the jacket pocket because when he did that, he had already concluded that the pocket did not contain a weapon. (Dickerson (1993) 508 U.S. 366, 379.) |
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A person comes in and request a Stypman hearing. His license has been reinstated. Can you release the vehicle?
5-01/090.00 |
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Definition
| Yes, Vehicles impounded pursuant to 14602.6 CVC shall not be released prior to the completion of the 30-day impound period except under the following conditions: When the driver reinstates his or her driver's license or acquires a driver's license and proper insurance. |
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What rank must the incident commander be an out-of-county search warrants (10 miles beyond county)?
5-09/465.10 |
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Definition
| The Incident Commander shall be an individual holding the permanent rank of Lieutenant or above whenever the following conditions exist. Any operation involving the use of SEB personnel. Out-of-County search operations conducted ten (10 ) miles beyond the county border (except those assessed as lower risk).Whenever a search operation is expected to result in an evidence seizure valued at $10,000 or more. |
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Who must respond and what is the procedures for a high value seizure? What amount is considered a high value seizure?
5-09/465.40 |
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Definition
| If the property shall be seized for evidence or safekeeping and is believed to be valued at more than $10,000, a Watch Commander/Team Lieutenant shall be requested to respond to the location. |
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Who gives the approval for the media interview of an inmate?
5-03/060.10
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Definition
| All news media requests to interview a prisoner must be authorized by the Custody Division Chief. It is the policy of the PD office to refuse all media interview. If inmate insists, we shall call PD office and PD must be present. |
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Term
| When can a juvenile and adult in custody communicate with one another? SJM |
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Definition
| No juvenile / adult contact. Contact is defined as communications, whether verbal, visual, such as gang signs, or through continuous immediate physical presence, such as a minor sharing a cell with an adult inmate |
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Term
When a PCD is about to expire, at what point do you notify the Area Commander?
SJM |
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Definition
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Term
A deputy does a traffic stop and cites the individual. He then decides to detain the suspect for a gang involvement check. Is this legal?
CPOLS |
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Definition
| No, once citation issued, detention is complete |
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Term
A person desires to make a citizen’s arrest, but there is no probable cause. What should be done?
FOD 02-06 |
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Definition
| Do not accept the arrest. Advise citizen there is no probable cause |
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Term
| Force notification to IAB is required in what situations? |
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Definition
| deputy shot, hospital due to injury caused by deputy member, skeletal fracture, sig force following veh/foot pursuit , large party where force used, injury or comp of pain head or neck, head strike w/impac weap, k9 bite, all deaths, SRT deploy, on/off duty shootings, kick/knee to head, accident head hitting other object |
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How long can a juvenile be secured to a fixed object outside a locked enclosure?
SJM juveniles |
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Definition
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Term
| Deputies locate $25.000. The money will be seized for narcotics forfeiture. How shall it be transported? |
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Definition
| The Watch Commander/Team Lt and one other sworn member |
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Term
| Deputies seize $1,500 in narcotics related money. What is the appropriate method for booking the money? |
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Definition
| Sealed, uncounted, in serialized tamper proof, and booked into the Unit safe by seizing Deputy |
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Term
| How often do you check station trustee quarters? |
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Definition
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Term
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If a PCD is not signed within 36 hours. Who must be notified?
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Definition
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Term
| After how many hours, should you release an outside agency arrestee without a signed PCD? |
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Definition
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Term
| A deputy calls you about a citizen who is insisting he take her private person's arrest. What do you do? |
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Definition
| Determine if there is probable cause |
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Term
| How long can a juvenile be secured to a fixed object outside a locked enclosure? |
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Definition
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Term
| Major Crimes Bureau makes a felony arrest in another municipality's jurisdiction and is booking at IRC. Who approves arrest? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who is responsible for handling complaints on a Mobile Field Force during a response? |
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Definition
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Term
| In what cases can we involuntarily seize photographic evidence from a civilian? |
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Definition
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Term
| How long can an inmate on discipline stay in an isolation cell without the approval of the facility manager? |
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Definition
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Term
| During an incident of civil unrest, what is the lowest rank that can authorize the use of tear gas? |
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Definition
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Term
| How are often are checks made on intoxicated juveniles? |
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Definition
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Term
How long can deputies be deployed on a mobile field force at one time?
EOP 4-4/040.20 |
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Definition
| 24 hrs if followed by 24 hrs off |
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Term
| What documentation is not always required following a cell extraction? Cell Extraction Check List? |
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Definition
| SH-AD-49 (Incident Report) |
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Term
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Does the Peace Officer's Bill of Rights Act apply to reserve deputies? (REF) POBR Definitions
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Definition
| No, it doesn't apply to non-sworn department members or reserves. |
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Term
Evidence in a suspect’s mouth – what can you do? |
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Definition
| can use minimal pressure on suspect’s neck in an attempt to retrieve the evidence as long as breathing is not impaired. |
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Term
Money and valuable from narcotics trafficking for asset forfeiture estimated to be $1,000 or more shall be book in what format? MPP 5-09/465.40 |
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Definition
| sealed, uncounted into a serialized narco evidence bag and booked into W/C safe by the deputy |
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Term
| Vehicle Search incident to arrest. What is the case decision guiding this? |
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Definition
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Term
Can an unmarked car initiate a pusuit as long as forward red light and siren equiped? |
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Definition
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Term
An Administrative Investigation on a subjest can start at the end of a criminal investigation only after? |
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Definition
- when the criminal case is rejected by the DA.
- The 1 year time limit to finish the AI starts
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Term
On a barricaded suspect, who can authorizes the deployment of SWAT? |
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Definition
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Term
Maximum number of hours in a sobering detox cell without an evaluation by medical staff to determine an urgent medical problem is? |
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Definition
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Term
An outside law enforcement agency wanting to interview a deputy re an internal investigation must be approved by the? |
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Definition
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Term
| $20,000 seized in the field is transported to the station by? |
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Definition
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Term
A high risk search warrant being served 12 miles out of LA County requires a minimum rank of what be present? |
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Definition
| a Hard LT to be the incident commander. |
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Term
If a deputy witnesses a UOF by an outside agency, he must do what? |
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Definition
| report it to his immediate supervisor and write a memo. |
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Term
Who can place a gang hold? |
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Definition
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Term
Station Status report after an earthquake is required how long after the quake? |
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Definition
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Term
An Amber Alert requires what? FOD 02-13 |
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Definition
| victim must be 17 or under OR have a proven mental or physical disability and it has to be a CONFIRMED abduction (not just suspected) |
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Term
What type of force must you notify IAB for any UOF at a large party. |
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Definition
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Term
On an emergency field deployment, who is responsible for investigating all field personnel matters, allegations of misconduct and UOF’s? EOB 4-4/070.00 |
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Definition
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Term
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What is required to house a juvenile in adult custody? 5-02/090.50, 707.1 and 207(b)(1) WIC
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Definition
- 14 years old,
- declared unfit in juvenile court,
- court finds juvenile cannot be housed in juvenile hall,
- court ordered
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Term
| Who can handle a tactical incident involving hazardous materials? MPP 2-11/060.00, EOP |
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Definition
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Term
| A deputy arrests a juvenile who is under the influence. What do you need to ensure happens? 5-02/110.00, 5-02/110.05, 5-03/030.03, 5-02/090.20 |
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Definition
| Ensure the juvenile is medically cleared for booking |
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Term
| Who can order the urine test of an employee for drugs? 3-01/030.40, 3-01/030.45, Admin Handbook |
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Definition
| . A person of the permanent rank of Captain or higher shall be responsible for making this decision. If a "for cause" urine test is desired, the Internal Affairs Bureau on-call lieutenant shall be notified immediately. |
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Term
| When should the DB Lieutenant be notified during a missing critical? 5-09/120.15 |
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Definition
| (end of phase I, starting phase II) If the child has not been located after four hours, brief the Station Detective Commander, and then turn the responsibility over to him for Phase II. |
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Term
|
A lone dep detains an individual. The susp pushes the dep down and runs. The dep quickly puts out info as he goes in foot pursuit of the susp. The dep catches the susp and takes him into custody using minimal force. Violation? 5-09/220.50
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Definition
| Yes, the deputy intentionally caught up to the suspect and took him into custody |
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Term
Following a non-hit shooting, what shall you do?
5-09/431.00 |
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Definition
| Attempt to have the involved deputies gather in the presence of a supervisor until interviewed by Department investigators. |
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| In what situations can the initiation of an administrative investigation be delayed? Page 12 of Invest HandBook |
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| Criminal prosecution of a complainant charged with Resisting Arrest |
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Who may authorize the deployment of SEB during a barricaded suspect situation? MPP 5-06/110.50 and MPP 5-06/110.65
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Who must be notified anytime a PSTD/IAB team rolls out? MPP 5-09/430.00
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| Who must approve the interview of a Department member by an outside agency conducting an administrative investigation? |
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Which of the following is a prohibited form of outside employment? MPP 3-01/060.30
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What does 11353.6 H&S not apply to? (REF) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the Juvenile Drug Trafficking and Schoolyard Act of 1988.
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| What is not required to search an employees's locker? |
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Definition
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| Deputies observe marijuana in a back yard next to a home where they are legally inside. Can they enter and seize it? |
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| No! Observation is legal, but to seize requires a warrant CPOLS 3.5 |
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| How long can a person be detained for identification purposes before being booked? |
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| When must an extension request be made for a IAB investigation involving a member not relieved of duty? |
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| within 90 calendar days Admin Invest. Manual |
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If an employee works 16 hours followed by 15 1/2 within a 24 hour period, is this a violation of policy?
MPP 3-02/010.15 |
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| Yes 16 proceeding or followed by 12 in a 24 hour period |
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A Lt. or above must make the decision not to make a canine deployment announcement. Who shall articulate the justification for not making the announcement on a canine activation form and supplemental report?
FOD 86-37 |
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| Documented by canine handler on the K9 Activation form and supp rpt. |
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What info is NOT required on a UOF supervisor's memo when TARP is applied?
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| Whether or not the suspect was an adult of juvie |
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An unmarked Narco Bureau Unit, equipped with lights/siren goes in pursuit of a confirmed stolen vehicle. Who has control of the pursuit?
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| The W/C of the nearest station |
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After order a dep to write a memo during a supervisory inquiry, the dep requests a rep. What shall you do?
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At what time can the parents invoke Miranda rights of a juvie?
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| Parents cannot invoke the rights of a juvie |
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Who can authorize the deployment of a crime scene barridcade around a body? FOD 09-03
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| Homicide Bureau Lieutenant |
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Under the influence of a narcatic and in possession of a loaded firearm?
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Possession of Ketamine is what section?
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What is the section for Possession of OxyContin?
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Who is responsible for approving a tour of one of the Department Facilities? 3-09/180.00
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| Unit Commander and Concerned Division Chief |
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Who has the overall responsibility for providing and coordinating the logistics and operational aspects of a funeral for a Department Member? 3-09/220.00
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Definition
| The Concerned Unit Commander |
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Who is responsible for assisting the Unit Commander and family with the handling of a Funeral?
3-09/220.00
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Deputy has three points accumulated within 24 month period what are they required to do?
3-09/070.45
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| Attend the mandatory "Alternative to Discipline Driving Class" |
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| When an employee is involved in three (3) preventable collisions or accumulates five (5) points in any thirty-six (36) month period, he or she will be assigned to non-driving duties for? |
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Deputy has seven points or more points or 4 preventable collisions within 36 months. What happens to this Deputy? 3-09/070.45
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| Transferred to another unit and a non driving position for one year |
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Occasionally, a complete strip or visual body cavity search of a recalcitrant juvenile female may not be accomplished at a station. In such instances what do you do? 5-03/030.05
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Definition
| Arrange for immediate transfer to Central Juvi Hall or release and keep under constant observation during detention at station. |
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A Deputy is investigating a Sexual assault case. When is a sexual assault medical exam not required?
5-09/350.05
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Definition
| After 96 hours has passed |
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How many days does a sexual registrant have to register with the local police department when they move to a new location?
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How many days does a Deputy have to respond to a negative PLE? Grievance Hand Book Page 24
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Who is responsible for videotaping during a SRT deployment? 2-06/050.10
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Child abduction definition is what Penal Code Section? 5-09/120.00
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When is a JDIC used for a missing critical? 5-09/120.15
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Who ensures that a local JDIC or APB broadcast is sent out regarding a missing critical during phase I?
5-09/120.15
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During phase II who shall assume functional supervision of the investigation? 5-09/120.20
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During phase III an officer of at least the rank of what shall be the operations commander? 5-09/120.25
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How long can deputies be deployed on a mobile field force at one time? EOP 4-4/040.20
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Definition
| 24 hours if followed by 24 hours off. |
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Who must be notified anytime a PSTD/IAB team rolls out? MPP 5-09/430.00
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Which zone is considered the decontamination zone during a CBRNE incident? EOP 2-6
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Who must approve the interview of a Department member by an outside agency conducting an administrative investigation?
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Which of the following is a prohibited form of outside employment? MPP 3-01/060.30
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What type of felony crimes warrant a vehicle pursuit?
5-09/210.02
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| Serious felonys and this does not include possession of narcotics/drugs in amounts associated with common personal use or street-level sales. |
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Can non pursuit rated vehicles participate in a pursuit?
5-09/210.04 |
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Definition
| Yes, they may participate as a secondary unit only after receiving specific approval from a supervisor. Vehicles without red lights and siren shall not initiate or join in a pursuit under any circumstances. |
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| Who can authorize more than 3 units to engage in a pursuit?5-09/210.10 |
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Definition
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If a Deputy from a Unit other than a Patrol Station or assigned to Community Colleges Bureau, initiates a pursuit who has control over it?
5-09/210.10
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Definition
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During a pursuit what is aero required to broadcast?
5-09/210.10
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Definition
| Speed, # units and rooftop numbers. |
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Term
Who shall give aero authorization to depart from the termination of a pursuit?
5-09/210.1 |
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Definition
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If the W/C terminates a pursuit, can Aero continue to monitor the vehicles location?
5-09/210.10
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Definition
| Only with specific authorization of the originating station W/C |
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Term
When are offensive tactics authorized during a pursuit?
5-09/210.15 |
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Definition
| prolonged slow-speed pursuit, it is apparent that the pursued vehicle may be safely "boxed in," the Watch Commander may authorize this maneuver. |
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When can pursuit termination technologies be used?
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Definition
| When appropriate and upon notification to the primary unit (prior to the Watch Commander taking command) or Watch Commander. 5-09.210.15 |
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Who can order Surveillance Mode?
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Definition
The primary unit in the pursuit, the Aero unit, or any supervisor may order Surveillance Mode.
5-09/210.15 |
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What shall happen if while in surveillance the suspect vehicle speeds up?
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Definition
| If the suspect vehicle does not slow to normal traffic speeds after a reasonably short time during Surveillance Mode, the operation shall be discontinued. 5-09/210.15 |
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| What is the Sixth amendment? |
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Definition
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Right to counsel and only applies after attachment (indictment or felony complaint has been filed).Only related to the charged crime. You can question on other unrelated crimes.
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What is the Fifth Amendment?
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Definition
Miranda custodial interrogation
It prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy and mandates due process of law. |
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Term
| Can you initiate conversation about waiving their 6th amendment rights? |
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Definition
| You can always approach a defendant in order to seek a waiver of his Sixth Amendment right. |
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Term
| Can an undercover officer question an attached suspect who already has counsel? |
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Definition
| The government may not use an undercover agent to circumvent the Sixth Amendment right to counsel once that right has attached |
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| After being charged with a felony, a suspect initiates a conversation with police about the crime he is being charged with. Can police ask follow up questions? |
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Definition
| If the defendant initiates the contact for the purpose of talking about the charged crime, police may-–in addition to simply listening to anything the defendant volunteers-–actively question him, even about the charged crime, as long as the officer first advises the defendant about his right to counsel |
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| Do you have to consider Miranda issues with an undercover officer questioning a defendant in jail? |
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Definition
| When an undercover operator is used, there can never be a Miranda (Fifth Amendment) problem, no matter whether the agent is "active" or "passive," as long as the defendant does not know he is dealing with a police agent. |
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Term
| Do you have to Mirandize an incarcerated person who you want to question? |
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Definition
| An incarcerated suspect is not in "custody" for Miranda purposes without some further or additional limitation, i.e., a restriction on his freedom over and above what already exists in his normal prisoner setting |
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| Can a suspect's attorney invoke their Miranda rights? |
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Definition
| Miranda rights (and also Sixth Amendment rights) are personal to the suspect. Therefore, only the suspect may invoke them, not his friend, relative, or even his attorney |
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| If the suspect invokes his right to silence, can you try to question them again later? |
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Definition
| Legally permissible for the same or different officers to come back and try again, that is, to engage in further questioning later, after a reasonable period of time has elapsed, about a different crime . . . and maybe even the same crime |
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If the suspect invokes his right to counsel, can you try to question later?
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Definition
| No! If the suspect has previously invoked Miranda right to counsel, all further police-initiated interrogation is prohibited for as long as the suspect remains in (pretrial) custody. If the suspect has had a break in custody of at least 14 days since that invocation of counsel, you may reapproach and interrogate the suspect. |
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Term
| Is a suspect's Miranda right to counsel "offense specific?" |
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Definition
| No! Unlike the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, a suspect's assertion of his Miranda right to counsel applies across the board and is not "offense specific." you can't ask questions about other crimes. |
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Term
| After a suspect invoked his Miranda right to counsel and reinitiates conversation about the crime, can you ask follow-up questions? |
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Definition
| Yes, but you must re Mirandize. |
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Term
| Does Miranda apply to undercover officer questioning? |
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Definition
| Miranda applies only if the suspect knows he is talking to a peace officer or a police agent |
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Term
| Who investigates miscunduct during a Mobile Field Force Deployment? |
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Definition
The Mobile Field Force Commander is responsible for the investigation of all incidents of shots
fired, use of force or allegations of misconduct.
(EOB 4-4/070.00) |
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Term
| Who can authorize chemical agents in a Mobile Field Force Deployment?d |
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Definition
The use of CS agents may be authorized by the Watch Commander or, if applicable, the
Incident Commander, or by a Sergeant.
(MPP 5-06/040.50) |
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Term
| What are the Watch Commander's Earthquake reporting procedures? |
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Definition
Watch Commander's Initial Report - 15 minutes
Reconnaissance Report - 30 minutes
Station Status Report- 45 minutes
City Status Report - 60 minutes
(EOP 21/050.30)d |
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Term
| Who can approve deployment for an extended amount of time? |
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Definition
The Department Incident Commander (for Mobilization Phase Ill and IV), which is a Division
Chief |
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Term
| During an administrative investigation, the subject refused to answer. What do you do? |
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Definition
Advise the subject that discipline could be imposed for refusing and then give the subject a
direct order to answer the question.
(Admin. Inv. Handbook Pg. #19).30)d |
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Term
| During an inquiry a deputy asks for a representative before writing a memo. What do you do? |
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Definition
If the document is part of normal, routine paperwork, the employee should complete it
expeditiously, without representation (e.g. crime and/or arrest reports)
Where there is no immediate need for a document, an employee requesting representation
should be given the opportunity to consult with a representative even if it delays the document.
(Admin. Inv. Handbook Pg. #11) |
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Term
| When does the one year time period end for administrative investigation? |
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Definition
| When the letter of intent.is issued. |
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Term
| When does the one year admin clock start for a criminal case against a deputy? |
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Definition
| When the D.A. reject letter is issued. |
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Term
| What class is mandatory for Educational Based Discipline? |
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Definition
Lieutenant's Interactive Forum for Education (LIFE) Class.
(Guidelines for Discipline Pg. #11) |
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Term
What must a Watch Commander do when he receives a criminal allegation against a
deputy? |
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Definition
Complete WCSCR and confidentially forward it to the Unit Commander.
(MPP 3-04/010.05)y? |
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Term
| When can you search a deputy's work space? |
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Definition
When there is reasonable suspicion that evidence of work-related misconduct is contained in
the work space at the time of the search.
In an investigation of criminal misconduct or for a search of a locker or storage space
maintained by the Peace Officer, such a space may not be searched unless either:
The employee is present
The employee has given consent
A valid search warrant has been obtained
The employee has been notified that the search will take place
(Admin. Inv. Handbook Pg. #5, Government Code 3309) |
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Term
What does a patrol station Watch Commander do with a complaint for an inmate in a
custody facility? |
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Definition
Obtain the reporting party's name, return phone number and the inmate's name, booking
number and housing facility.
Inform the caller they will be contacted by the custody facility Watch Commander as soon as
notifications are complete.
Contact the Watch Commander of the Custody Facility and forward the information to them.
(MPP 3-04/010.05) |
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Term
| What are Predisposition Settlement Agreements used for? |
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Definition
Predisposition settlement agreements are used in non-serious allegations. They are an
alternative method to a full investigation when an employee readily acknowledges his error and
wants to conclude the matter promptly, and the issue is not a serious policy violation.
(Guidelines for discipline Pg. #5) |
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Term
Watch Commander's responsibility when a deputy is detained by an outside agency
for domestic violence: |
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Definition
Watch Commander should consider responding to the agency making the arrest for the
purpose of conducting a supervisory inquiry. Do not interview the subject.
Request a supervisor from the closest station to respond if the agency is far from the station.
If outside of the Department's jurisdiction and nearest station is not close enough to respond,
Unit Commander should consider having IAB respond.
(Admin. Inv. Handbook Pg. #34) |
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Term
Who approves one of our guys as a witness to an admin investigation by an outside
agency? |
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Definition
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Term
Suspect is in a front yard with an unlocked gate ... Can you go into the yard to make
arrest? |
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Definition
Yes, no expectation of privacy. The test for any area immediately surrounding a residence is
whether it is an-area where the public has been implicitly invited.
(Legal Source Book 3.2b) |
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Term
Traffic stop and the driver is sober. The driver is arrested for a warrant, what part of
the vehicle can you search? |
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Definition
No part of the vehicle may be searched. There must be reasonable suspicion that evidence
related to the arresting charge is located in the vehicle.
(Legal Source Book 4.6a Gant) |
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Term
| An arrest for narcotics is made, where can you search subsequent to the arrest? |
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Definition
In a home or other building, search the area within his "immediate control." In a vehicle,
anywhere you have reasonable suspicion to believe more evidence related to the narcotics
arrest may be found.
(Legal Source Book 3.37 & 4.6a) |
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Term
Suspect invokes Miranda and later wants to talk to detectives, can he be interrogated
without an attorney? |
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Definition
Yes, if the suspect either invoked only his right to silence or if he initiated the further
communication and voluntarily waived his right to counsel.
(Legal Source Book 7.44 & 7.46c) |
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Term
You are lawfully in a residence and you look out the window and see marijuana in the
next door neighbor's yard, can you seize it without a warrant? |
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Definition
Yes, it is considered "open to public view."
(Legal Source Book 3.5) |
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Term
| During a lineup, does the suspect have the right to an attorney? |
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Definition
He does if it's a physical lineup that occurs after the commencement of criminal proceedings
"post-arraignment lineup."
(Legal Source Book 8.9) |
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Term
| What are the time constraints on a Ramey Warrant? |
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Definition
Same constraints as a regular warrant.
(Legal Source Book 2.30a) |
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Term
Deputies give a kid a ride home but before placing in the patrol car they conduct a
search and find narcotics. Is this a good arrest? |
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Definition
Yes, searches incident to an arrest for 'Temporary Custody" are good (truancy, curfew, arrests
where the juvenile was going to be cited out).
(Legal Sourcebook 2.45) |
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Term
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Definition
Sobering cell shall be used for holding inmates who are a threat to their own safety or the
safety of others due to their intoxication. In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell
over six hours without a medical evaluation to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
medical problem. Intermittent visual observation of inmates held in a sobering cell shall be
conducted no less than every half hour.
(Title 15, 1056) |
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Term
| How often do you count/check inmate workers? |
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Definition
Department Personnel shall conduct a count of their inmate workers before and after each
assigned shift and at least once during the shift, as well as conducting hourly safety checks. All
counts and safety checks shall be documented on the Inmate Worker Count and Safety Check
Log.
(CM 5-01/020.00) |
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Term
| How often does the Watch Commander sign the UDAL? |
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Definition
At least one time per week.
(CM 4-11/020.00) |
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Term
| Can audio recording between clergy and inmates be used in court? |
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Definition
Yes, recording conducted on the jail's communication system, which does not have any
outside lines, does not qualify as either a "wire communication" or an "oral communication."
(Legal Sourcebook 5.8g) |
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Term
| PCD - Outside agency arrest, PCD not signed? |
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Definition
Whenever a prisoner is held in custody for 36 hours without a required PCD having been
approved by a judicial officer, the watch commander of the unit having custody shall notify the
arresting agency and determine the status of the judicial review. Such prisoners shall be
released 48 hours after the arrest if no PCD has been approved.
. (MPP 5-03/005.50) |
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Term
| When does the 6 hour clock start for juvenile detentions? |
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Definition
After their arrival at the
facility |
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Term
| Can a parent invoke Miranda for their kids? |
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Definition
No, they are personal to the suspect and may not be vicariously asserted or invoked by any
other person, even a parent or attorney.
(Legal Source Book 7.46f) |
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Term
| How long can you secure a juvenile to a fixed object? |
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Definition
Minors held in secure detention outside of a locked enclosure shall not be secured to a
stationary object for more than 30 minutes.
(MPP 5-02/035.10) |
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Term
| Drunk Juvenile - How often observations and document observations? |
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Definition
Supervision of the intoxicated juvenile includes personal observations no less than once every
15 minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state, with the actual time of each personal
observation documented.
(Station Jail Manual - Care of Minors in Temporary Custody) |
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Term
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Definition
| 6 yrs old and/or 60 pounds (27360 CVC) |
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Term
| Who needs to be notified after a take down by deputies at a large party? |
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Definition
Watch Commander/Supervising Lieutenant is responsible for immediately notifying the on-call
IAB Lieutenant for all large party situation where force is used.
(MPP 5-09/430.00) |
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Term
| During a search a suspect accidentally injures himself, sustaining a self inflicted head injury. Who do you notify? |
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Definition
Immediately notify the on-call
IAB Lieutenant for an Injury or complaint of injury to a person's head as a result of his or her head striking an object due to force used by a deputy or as the result of accidental circumstances.
(MPP 5-09/430.00) |
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Term
| Deputies witness force by outside agency. What do they do? |
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Definition
Immediately advise their supervisor and write a memorandum
documenting their presence or, if applicable, provide a copy of their patrol log.
(MPP 5-09/430.00) |
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Term
| After a Deputy involved shooting, what should be done with the deputies? |
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Definition
have involved
personnel and witness personnel gather in the company of a supervisor until they have
provided a statement to Departmental investigators. (MPP 5-09/431.50) |
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Term
| Who manages the pursuit of special unit (majors, narco, etc)? |
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Definition
If a Deputy from a Unit other than a Patrol Station, in transit from one assignment to another or from their headquarters to an assignment, or assigned to Community Colleges Bureau, initiates a pursuit, the SCC Watch Sergeant shall notify the Watch Commander of the nearest Station, who shall assume immediate command of the operation.
(NPP 5-09/210.10) |
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Term
| What is the charge for a person in possession of narcotics (cocaine, heroin, meth, PCP) and gun? |
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Definition
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Term
| Units following without lights or siren, is it a pursuit? |
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Definition
Yes!
Following a vehicle whose driver is attempting to evade, or has failed to yield, after a reasonably short period of time, whether accomplished with or without red lights activated and siren sounding, and regardless of the terminology used to describe these acts, is also a pursuit.
(MPP 5-09/210.00) |
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Term
| Who handles media at a homicide scene? |
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Definition
Highest ranking detective division on
scene.
(MPP 5-06/000.35) |
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Term
| Video of homicide scene. Can it be ceased? |
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Definition
If a private citizen will not voluntarily cooperate, personnel may seize the film or videotape only in the case of a homicide (exceptions must be approved by a person at the rank of commander or higher).
(MPP 5-04/110.12) |
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Term
| At a narcotics search warrant where $20,000 seized money is located. Who transports and how? |
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Definition
Watch Commander (hard lieutenant) or team lieutenant and a additional sworn personnel.
Uncounted currency, estimated at more than $10,000, shall be sealed in a narco bag under the direct supervision of the Watch Commander or Team Lieutenant, and video taped. |
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Term
What is the rank of incident commander during a search warrent when the location is 12 miles outside
jurisdiction? |
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Definition
| Hard lieutenant or above. |
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Term
| Who approves a PCD for Major Crimes Booking at IRC. |
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Definition
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Term
| Any on duty employee is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. What can happen? |
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Definition
May be required to take a breath test, where a unit commander or designee reasonably suspects that the employee used alcohol prior to the event under investigation.
An off duty employee suspected of misconduct should be placed on duty prior to being ordered
to take a breath test.
The employee has no right to have a representative present for that test. However, an
employee may be permitted to contact his/her representative for advice, provided that it does
not unreasonably delay the test.
(Admin. Handbook, Pg. #39) |
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Term
| Can deputies can engage in political activities if it involves their wages and/or benefits? |
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Definition
Yes! County officers and employees may solicit funds for passage or defeat of a ballot measure affecting their pay, hours, retirement, civil service or other working conditions.
(rvJPP 3-01/070.05) |
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Term
| At a "Weapons of mass destruction" scene, what are the three zones of contamination? |
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Definition
- Red zone
- Orange zone
- Blue zone
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