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10 Cards in this Set
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Police discretion |
The ability to choose between arrest and non-arrest solely on the basis of the officers judgment Gratuity |
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Gratuity |
Anything of value given because of official position with or without express remuneration |
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Methods of reporting officers misconduct |
Reporting within chain of command - in accordance with department policy Chief executive - chief, commissioner, Colonel or sheriff County attorney-of criminal matters State attorney generals office POST. investigations FBI |
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A legal basis for reporting and legal ramifications for not reporting officer misconduct |
Duty to act Direct or vicarious liability Criminal liability Civil liability |
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Negative affects of officer misconduct |
Public embarrassment Compromise officer safety Compromise police effectiveness |
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Field notes |
Field notes often contain information not detailed in a report Provide a basis for building a report Field notes may be subpoenaed into court by both defense and prosecution Must be legible and organized |
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Components of field notes |
Names of suspects, victims and witnesses. Name of officers and other individuals who assist in the investigation. Important dates and times. Locations. Circumstances of crime or incident. Additional information as necessary. |
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Investigative reports |
Record Facts into a permanent record. Provide investigative leads. Provide a source for officer evaluation. Assist officers prior to, or during, court appearances. Provide statistical data. Serve as a reference material. |
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Investigative report format |
Proper use of grammar and punctuation. Report should be free of spelling errors. Construct strong, clear, and concise sentences with emphasis on writing in the active voice ( first person) Statements are objective and avoid conclusions. |
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Consequences for officer untruthfulness |
Brady vs Maryland 1963 Haney vs city of Los Angeles 2003 Giglio vs United States 405 U.S 150 (1972 ) |
