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02/07/2015

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Term

Define

Cause of Death

Definition
Any injury or disease that produces a physiological derangement in the body that results in the individual dying.
Term

Define

Manner of death

Definition

Explains how the cause of death came about.

Natural, accident, suicide, homicide or undetermined.

Term

Define

Unattended Death

Definition
A death that is not witnessed, or is unexpected, or of a person not under the care of a physician, or where circumstances are unknown.
Term
Which cases require the notification of the Coroner?
Definition
When any person dies, or humban body is found dead in the state, and the death is suspected to have been the result of violence, caused by unlawful means or by suicide, or by casualty, or suddenly when the decedent was in apparent health, or when decendent was not regularly attended by a licensed physician, or in any suspicious or unusual manner, or when in police custody, or when in a jail or correctional institute.
Term
Identify postmortem changes
Definition
Livermortis 0-2 hrs after death, after 24 hours will not change if you move the body.
Rigormortis 2-4 hours in small muscles and 6-12 hours in large muscles after death, will reverse itself in 18 to 36 hours. Violent muscular exertion may speed up this process.

Decomp breakdown of cells accelerated by heat, slowed down by cold, stoped by freezing.  Decompostion
Term
Define Decomposition
Definition

The breakdown of cells and organs from a aseptic chemical process cause by intracellular enzymes.

Is accelerated by breakdown of cells accelerated by heat, slowed down by cold, stoped by freezing.  Occurs due to bacteria and fermentation.

Term
What is a Cadaveric Spasm
Definition
Looks like rigor mortis and occurs at the moment of death.  Doesnt reverse itself til decomposition of the body occurs.
Term
What is the Duty of the coroner
Definition
Take charge of the body
Make inquiries regarding the cause of death.
Reduce the findings to a report in writing and file such report with the clerk of the district court of the county in which the death occured..
Term
Elements of Assault
Definition

knowingly placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm (Fear)

 

Aggravated Assault:

With a deadly weapon

While disguised

With intent to commit a felony

 

Assault-Misdemeanor

Aggravated Assault: Felony

Term
Elements of Battery
Definition

Knowily or recklessly causing bodily harm to another person.

 

Knowingly causing physical contact with another person when done in a rude, insulting or angry manner.

 

Aggravated Battery:

causing GREAT bodily harm or disfigurement

With a deadly weapon

causing physical contact in a rude, insulting or angry manner in which great bodily harm, disfigurement or death could occur.

recklessly manner in which great bodily harm, disfigurement or death could occur.

or

recklessly with a deadly weapon in a manner in which great bodily harm, disfigurement or death could occur.

Term
Elements of Capital Murder
Definition

Intentional and premeditated killing or:

Any person in the commission or kidnapping or aggravated kidnapping when the offense was committed to hold such person for ransom.

 

pursuant to a contract or agreement to killy such person or being party to that contract or agreement

any person by an inmate or prisoner while in custody

 

The victim or rape, criminal sodomy, or aggravated criminal sodomy or any attempt thereof,

 

An LEO

 

more that one person as part of a common course of conduct

 

child under the age of 14 hile in the commission of kidnapping, agg kidnapping, when committed with the intent to commit a sex offense.

Term
Elements of First Degree Murder
Definition

Killing of a human being commited

intentionally or with premeditation or

in the commission of, attempt to commit or flight from an inherently dangerous felony.

Term
Elements of Murder in the 2nd degree
Definition

Killing of a human

Intentionally or

unintentionally but recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifferences to the value of human life.

Term
Voluntary Manslaughter
Definition

knowingly killing a human

upon a sudden quarrel or in the heat of passion

or

upon an unreasonable but honest belief that circumstances existed that justified the use of deadly force:

in defense of a person

in defense of a dwelling, place of work or occupied vehicle

in defense of other property.

Term
Elements of Involuntary Manslaughter
Definition

Killing of a human being

Recklessly

in the commission of, or attempt to commit, or flight from any felony, other than an inherently dangerous felony.

In commision of or attempt to commit or flight from an act described:

Reckless driving

fleeing or attempting to elude

DUI

Term
What are the preliminary procedures to be followed in an injury or death investigation:
Definition

Maintain crime scene control.

Get medical attention if needed

Document

 

Term
What are methods of verifying the identity of deceased persons.
Definition

Last known clothing worn

Identification such as drivers license, SSN card, employee id, membership cards.

Tattos or scars

Unique Jewlry

Dna

Fingerprints

Bones

Dental Records

Term
Gunshot I.D.
Definition
Entrance: Smaller than exit
Exit: Larger than entrance
Close: Smudging or smoke around wound, tattooing
Contact wound: Charring of skin, cross shaped or Star shaped and usually a blowout.
Term
ID of sharp object wounds
Definition
cutting: clean sharp edges minimum brusing, longer than deep, bleeds freely.
Stabbing: deeper than long. Damage to internal organs, may indiciate type of weapon.
Term
Forms of Asphyxia
Definition
Strangulation, Hanging, Inhalation of gas, suffocation, Postural asphyxia, autoerotic asphyxia (sexual)
Term
Post morteum changes due to animal activity
Definition

Domestic animals feed off them if significant time passes before the body is found.

Wild animals dragging off parts of the body.

Term
Types of Serial murders.
Definition
Psychopathic, Psychotic.
Term
Motives for murder
Definition
bcrimes of passion, sex murders, robbery, revenge, drugs,  murder for profit, prevent testimoney, unfortunate circumstances
Term
Define Serial murder
Definition
killing of two or more victims
Term
Define Psychotic Killer
Definition

Kill because they are in psychosis;

a mental condition in which they are out of touch with reality. 

 

example: the voices told me to do it.

Term
Define Psychopathic Killer
Definition
kills because they like to kill
Term
Define the extent of drug activity in Kansas and its sister states?
Definition

Methamphetamine problem has significantly impacted the state of Kansas with manufacturing becoming a problem for law enforcement.

Kansas has been consistantly in the top five states.

Term
What are the common classes of drugs under Kansas Law?
Definition
Cannabis, Narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens and club drugs.
Term
Effects of Cannabis
Definition

contains toxins and cancer causing chemicals

Increased heart rate

Dry mouth

red eyes

Impaired motor skills and concentration

Frequent hunger "MUNCHIES"

Occasional Hallucinations and paranoia.

 

Term
Effects of Narcotics
Definition

Induces relaxation

Drowsiness or sedation

euphoria

slows respiration and heartbeat

Lage does will induce unconsciousness and death

Term

Effects of Stimulants

 

Definition

weight loss

insomnia

fatique

headaches

nasal infections

sexual dysfunction

paranoia

Term
Effects of Depressants
Definition

slurred speech

vague memory

sleepiness

decreased blood pressure

confusion

alcohol type stupor

Term
Effects of other drugs
Definition

MDMA-Ecstasy

Nausea

Blurred vision

chills or sweating

faintness

Dehydration

Teeth Grinding

Increased body temp

Term
Elements of Unlawful possession of certain drug precursors and drug paraphernalia?
Definition
to possess ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, red phosphorus, lithium metal, sodium metal, irodin, anhydros ammonia, pressurized ammonia or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers with the intent to use to manufactur control substances.
Term
Define emotional health
Definition
Emotional health is the status of an individuals physical and mental condition as it relates to their ideal, balanced, or homestatic state.
Term

What are the most common needs for humans?

 

Definition

Physiological needs-oxygen, food, water, shelter.

 

Safety needs-felt during emergencies and periosd of disorganization in the social structure, such as wide spread rioting.

 

Love, affection and belonging.

 

Esteem needs-Need for a stable, birmly based, high level of self respect from othere to feel satisfied.

 

Self actaulization needs: Involved in a cause outside their own skin.  Devoted to a calling.

 

Need for stimulation: Healthy people seek it out

 

 

Term
Define how the human body responsed to stress?
Definition

Skeletal muscles become tense and blood is diverted from other parts of teh body to muscles, prepping to spring into action.

Heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate increased.

Term
Types of stress that LEO confront
Definition
Survival, chronic, critical, Post traumatic stress syndrome, happy sad, anger joy.
Term
Various types of occupant devices.
Definition
lap belts, shoulder lap harness, head restraint, airbags, child restraint devices, .
Term
Lap belts
Definition
fit snugly around the pelvic region of the body, two point anchor.
Term
SHoulder/lap harness
Definition
crosses the mid section of the body, three pont anchor.
Term
Airbag
Definition
protective bag explodes in front or beside the occupants from teh interior areas of the vehicle.  Is deployed when sensors send a msg to a computer, which activates and pushes out a porous fabric bag in the steering wheel or dashboard.
Term
Infant seat
Definition

birth to 1 yr, and 20lbs

rear facing

best practice is to leave the child rear facing as long as possible.

Term
Toddler Seat
Definition

1 year

and 20-40lbs

forward facing

Term
Booster seat
Definition

forward facing

40-80lbs

Term
Convertible seat
Definition
switches from one type to another and requires adjustments to the seat by the cared taker of the child.
Term
what percent of child restrait systems are misused?
Definition
81%
Term
Saftey belts and head restraints are designed to do what?
Definition
Prevent ejection, Spread the crash, help the ride down, protect head and spine, contact with the strongest part of the body
Term
what is ride down?
Definition
slows down the sudden stop of an impact.
Term
What are the crash injury risks of driving faced by police officers and the public?
Definition

Frontal impacts, head on collisons with another vehicle or fixed object

Rear Impacts, hit from behind.

Lateral impact-Side collisions. T boned.

Rotational Impacts, vehicle spins around a center of mass.

Rollovers, are side to side collissions as opposed ot end of end.

Vault or flip overturns, end over end

Term
What are the crash injury risks of driving faced by the public.?
Definition
Term

Situations that Could Evolve into/Is Hostage

Crisis Management Strategies
Definition

Criminal Restraint

Kidnapping
Sex Crimes
Domestic Disturbance
Runaways
Crimes in Progress
Anticipatory Crimes
Term
Hostage
Definition
Someone being held and threatened by a person in order to force a third party to meet his or her demands
Term
Components of Hostage/Barricaded
Definition

Hostage Taker

The Hostages
The Negotiator/First Responder
Term
Different Types of Hostage Takers
Definition

Mentally disturbed

DV/Emotional Relationships
Criminal to ensure safety
Jail/Prison inmate to bargain for power
Terrorist for a cause
Term
Elements/Concerns for Hostage Taker
Definition

Power

Anger
Humiliation
Dignity
Anger
Term
Barricaded Suspect
Definition

One who has committed a criminal act

One believed to be armed
A potential threat to lives, including the subject/suspect
In a position of cover or concealment
Refuses to submit to arrest
Term
Barricaded Subject (not Suspect)
Definition
Same as suspect except there is NO PC that he/she has committed a crime; may evolve into/become a suspect
Term
Inner Perimeter
Definition

Provides security for the scene

Prevents the suspect from escaping
First responders, initially take opposing corners to create w/ min officers
Be hidden
Term
Outer Perimeter
Definition

Keeps outsiders out

Protects bystanders
Allows negotiator control of the scene
Term
Command Post
Definition

Safe area between Inner and Outer perimeters

Analyzes comms and intel
Term
Options for Hostage Situation
Definition

Assault

Snipers
Chemical Agents
Contain and Demand Surrender
Contain, Isolate, Negociate
Term
Contain, Isolate, Negotiate
Definition

Determine the type of situation/what crime committed

Keep LEO safety in mind
Keep dispatcher advised
Have command until relieved
How many units needed? What route to take? Positioning?
Keep subject from outside contact (no fam, friend)
Term
Info that Should be Generated
Definition

ID Hostages/Takers

Describe Hostages/Takers
Photos/Mugshots
Clothing Description
Locations
How are hostages detained
Weapons?
Diagram of building/area
Suicide?
Criminal history
Term
Contain, Isolate, Negotiate 2
Definition

Consideration for evacuation of surrounding civies or stay inside residences

Motivation of takers?
Assess subject's commitment/abilities
Who, What, When, Where, How, Why?
Time is on our side
Preservation of life is first priority
Term
Types of Negotiation
Definition

Face to Face

Voice to Voice
Bullhorn/PA System
Telephone
Throw Phone
Term
Verbals
Definition

Not what you say but how you say it; remain in control of emotions at all times

Intro self w/o rank
Let know you are not in charge
Build rapport; show concern for safety of subject
Focus of satisfying needs
Someone to take notes
Ask person to come out
Believe you will resolve it and the subject will come out
Term
Active Listening
Definition

Minimal encouragements

Paraphrasing
Emotion labeling
Mirroring
Open ended questions
I Messages
Effective pauses
Term
Human Needs
Crisis Management Strategies
Definition

Physiological

Safety
Love, Affection, Belongingness
Esteem
Self Actualization
Term
Gathering Info, Building Rapport
Definition
Questions aid in the task of collecting intel and build rapport
Term

 

Types of Questions
Definition

Open Ended

Direct
Leading
Opinion Seeking
Term

Subject Demands

Negotiable
Definition

Food (as needed)

Drinks (non alcoholic)
Transportation (unlikely)
Freedom (unlikely)
Money
Media Coverage
Formulate delay strategies with each demand
Term

Subject Demands

Non Negotiable
Definition

Weapons (never)

Exchange of Hostages (unlikely)
Release of Inmates (unlikely)
Tell the subject know without raising anxiety
Term
Types of Hostages
Definition

Emotional Relationship

Symbolic
Business/Job
Adversary Relationship
Political Relationship
Term
Kansas Restraint Laws
Definition

Less than 8

Those less than 80lbs or less than 4"9" or less than 8 yrs old-Require child restraint

Those greater than 80lbs or taller that 4'9" or at least 8 but less than 14-Safety Belts

All occupants 14 yrs old but less than 18, Safety Belts

All occupants 18 yoa or greater-Safety belts, front seat primary back seat secondary.

Term
Occupant Protection laws two categories?
Definition

Seat belt laws

and

Child restraint laws

Term
Why we need occupant protection laws:
Definition

Save lives

resduce injury severity levels

reduce health care cost

reduce motor vehicle insurance premiums

Term
Occupant  protection laws and the LEO as a role model
Definition
If officers are seen not wearing seat belts the public will not take the laws seriously.  Appears hypocritical.
Term
Effective procedures for conducting drug investigations?
Definition

Neighbors will call in complaints about odd traffic or odors.

Surveillance

Traffic Stops

Trash digs

Undercover operations

Knock and talks

Crime stopper reports

Retail stores (Kansas Meth Watch program)

Term
Id threats found in Methamphetamine labatory?
Definition

Exposure to chemicals

Chemicals being thrown

Explosions/fires

Firearms

Booby traps

Tweakers

Unseen dangers

Term
Define Clandestine Labatory
Definition
A secret operation for preparing illicit drugs
Term
Define precursor?
Definition
a raw material for a controlled substance that becomes part of the finished product.
Term
Define reageant
Definition
Reacts chemically with one or more precursors, but does not become part of the finished product.
Term
Define solvent
Definition
used to dissolve solid precursors or reagents and to separate or purify other chemicals.
Term
Define Gassing generator
Definition
a plastic bottle, jug or gas can.  A short piece of hose is inserted into a hole in the generator.  Hydrogen Chloride gas is produced.  The gas travels out of the generator through the tube into the meth oil.
Term
LEO as Hostage
Definition

No longer in charge

Do not be confrontational
Avoid eye contact
Say as little as possible
Avoid making self an issue
Look for escape but do not take it, if you try to escape you must be successful.
Once start fighting, do not stop

 

Term
Stockholm Syndrome
Definition

Hostages begin to relate to hostage takers. Must have:

Significant length of time must past
Hostages and Takers must maintain contact
Takers must not verbally/physically abuse hostages
Term
LEO as Hostage
Definition

If you loose control of your gun, 8/10 chance will be shot with it

If you handcuff self/partner, neither will have a chance
If you leave area, no one will know where
Some chance is better than no chance
Whatever gets you out alive was the right thing to do
Term
What is forensic evidence?
Definition
The body of information and objects found at a crime scene which can be used to determine events, sequencing and perpatrators of a crime.
Term
Why is forensic evidence important?
Definition

Evidence does not forget

Not confused by excitement

Not absent when humans are

Factual

Cannot be wrong

Term
What are common types of forensic evidence?
Definition

Biological evidence

Impression evidence

Firearms evidence

Digital Evidence

Questioned documents

Trace evidence

Other evidence

Term
What is biological evidence?
Definition

Body fluids

DNA

Term
Define serology
Definition

Study of blood

determines animal or human

Blood Type

Dna comparison.

Term
(Deoxyribonucleic Acid) DNA is found where
Definition

blood, semen, skin cells, organs, bones, teeth, hair, saliva, sweat, fingernails, mucus, urine, and ect....

 

Can be cross check in the CODIS database.

 

Combined DNA Indexing System

Term
Define sources of information
Definition
Any person possessing information or any recorded data that may produce facts or otherwise be of assistance in conduction investigations.
Term
What are Law Enforcement sources
Definition

city, state, federal, records of criminal history and investigation info on indeviduals who have been involved in, associated with, criminal activity

Bulletins or logs maintained by LEA

Fellow LEO's who work in different areas and jurisdictions

Probation and parole officers

Term
What are business sources
Definition
owners, managers, service people and sale people.  Hotel and motel employees, bail bond companies.
Term
Professional sources
Definition

School

Medical

Churches

News Media

Graffatii

Term
Define Informant
Definition
a person directed by LE which furnishes information regarding unlayful activity or performs tasks as specified by LEO
Term
ID Prospect informants
Definition

General: Frequent contact who are not neccessarily connected to a specific category

 

Citizen Catagory:  Victims, potential victims and concerned citizens

 

Street Catagory:  People with contact w/ criminal element

Term
Methods of cultivating informants
Definition

Have a reputation of good character

Keep promisies and fullfill expectations

HOnest, forthright and respectful towards informat.

Goo people skills

Conduct interviews at location where informat psycologically comfortable.

No embarrassing or prying questions.

 

Term
Key difference between a witness and a confidential informat
Definition

Witness doenst have a vested interest in the outcome of the investigation, isnt motivated by money, statement is reported, little to no control and are ordinary citizens.

 

Informant0 May have a vested interes, money motivated, covert file, you must control them, are usually members of a particular drug or criminal subculture.

Term
Factors of informant reliability
Definition

Truthful

Been truthful in the past

eidence is available to cooroborate what the informant reported.

Other work for other LEA to establish informat information as true, reliable and correct.

Term
Motive
Definition
something that causes a person to act
Term

Motive

CIVIC-MINDNESS

Definition
Unselfish regard for, or  devotion to, the welfare of others.
Term

Motive

Altruism

Definition
public awareness and concern for crime and its impact on society.
Term

Motive

MERCENARY

Definition

Works for payment and is one o the most common motives or cooperation.

Concern he may try to manipulate the system to maximize compensation.

Corroborate before taking action.

Term

Motive

FEAR

Definition

Fear or concern of danger of harm

Afraid of LEO

Afraid of Jail

Afraid of criminals or associates.

Term

Motive

REVENGE

Definition

desire for retaliation, seeks vengence against those who betray some trust or violated loyalty.

Will attempt to use LE to inflict punishment

Instant gratification

Prone to exaggeration

LEO obtain as much info as possible on first contact, they may have a change of heart.

Term

Motive

GRATITUDE

Definition

Provide infor as an expression of appreciation to LEO who has shown interest in them, helped them or treated them kindly.

Can become very attached.

Term

Motive

PERVERSE

Definition

Unusual advantage

eliminate competition

Nature and methods of operation for Law Enforcement Agency

Provide misinformation to distract LEO

Direct focus of investigation

Term

Motive

EGO

Definition
Detective complex
Term

Motive

REFORM/REPENTANCE

Definition

infrequent

be suspicious

Term

Motive

JEALOUSY

Definition

sees an imbalance

 

Term
Declared Motives
Definition
Reason the informant provides the officer as to why they wish to provide info to law enforcement
Term
True Motive
Definition

Why they actual want to help LEO.

 

Motive can change and LEO needs to evaluate continually.

Term
Ethical issues with informants
Definition

LEO allows informant to involve the oficer in unethical conduct or criminal acts.

 

Leo using informant to carry out the officers criminal plan.

Intimate and personal relationship.

 

Fails to respect civil and constitutional rights fo informant

Term
Admin control of informants
Definition

Agency policy-well written consistant policy

Background check

Extensive first interview

Documentation

Liability/Waiver form

Active informant file

Control Informant

Term
What is the role of intelligence in conducting criminal investigations
Definition

Proactive

Tactical

Operational

Strategic

Interprestation

Timely distribution.

Term
Purpose for the sue of roadblocks
Definition
controlling or terminating a targeted vehicles movement on a selected roadway.
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