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An initial interview of the victim of a sex crime should be... |
-non-accusatory -be sure to explain to victim what is going to happen next |
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What percentage of rapes are unfounded? |
8% |
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How should evidence be collected? |
paper bag/seal with tape (not staples) |
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How must a rape kit be kept before it is sent to the crime lab? Why? |
refrigerated, to preserve blood |
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What has to be included when pulling pubic hairs |
follicles |
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A person having a saliva test done shouldn't eat or drink how long prior? |
30 minutes |
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In a rape kit, blood should be kept in what colored tubes? What does the tube contain? |
purple, contains anticoagulant |
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What types of gloves are used to pick up condoms? |
powder free |
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What types of questions shouldn't you ask when interviewing a child? |
leading questions |
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How should cloth evidence be collected? |
Clean, white papers should be placed between the folds of cloth in order to prevent cross contamination, then place in grocery type bag |
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Any recent acts, failure to act, or series of such acts or failures to act by a perpetrator which creates an imminent risk of serious physical injury to or sexual abuse of exploitation of a child under 18 years of age. |
imminent risk |
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Drug or alcohol abuse by victim of sex crime doesn't matter, you are looking at the sex crime, not drug or alcohol offense |
n/a |
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3121 crimes code |
rape |
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3122.1 crimes code |
sexual assault |
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Act 64 has five categories and doesn't include: |
controlled chemicals |
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Example of a stimulant |
Methamphetamine |
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What is a sign of stimulant abuse? |
Agitation (not sleep walking) |
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Which is a designer drug and an analog of a controlled substance |
ecstacy |
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Is LSD a depressant? |
No (it is a hallucinogenic)
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Which title is the Drugs and cosmetic act? |
title 35 |
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A key traits for developing a successful informant? |
-good interpersonal skills -good listener -build a trusting relationship |
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Difference between an informant and witness? |
witness doesn't have a vested interest in outcome of case |
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Can you tape record a witness' statement? |
Yes (not CI's though because they would then have to testify in court) |
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How can you establish informant reliability? |
Corroborate info from another source |
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In high crime areas, the primary areas of organized crime are: |
-gambling -loansharking -illegal businesses |
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Primary purpose of covert surveillance? |
Protect undercover cop |
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Purpose of arrest surveillance? |
safety of officers, citizens in area, and subjects |
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Combined foot and vehicle surveillance is effective where? |
Urban areas with light traffic |
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Non-uniformed surveillance is use to.. |
gather info and evidence to prevent commission of a crime |
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Surveillance is not meant to induce a person to commit a crime |
n/a |
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In suspicious situations, an officer shouldn't handle a scene how? |
with apathy |
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When dealing with unusual odors or smells, an officer should handle the scene with.. |
caution |
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When speaking to a citizen about vacation checks, secure necessary in but don't... |
make promises to check every shift |
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When handling complaints of annoying telephone calls, show... |
concern, caring and understanding of complainant's condition |
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When handling sensitive info, take privacy into consideration |
n/a |
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When handling missing persons what info should you obtain? |
Name, DOB, and SSN |
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You will never set up a command post in the house of a missing person |
n/a |
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Case Prep: Be tactful and accept info at face value |
n/a |
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According to PA rules of criminal procedure, the requirement for issuing an arrest warrant are: |
criminal complaint and affidavit must be signed and sword by the affiant before the issuing athority |
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What are the fundamental elements of a properly executed arrest warrant? |
Date, judge and officer's signature (not the amount of bail) |
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General rule is that the ________ must accompany the ____________ when requesting an arrest warrant for felony and misdemeanor charges |
affidavit, criminal complaint |
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What are the principal objectives in case prep? |
-present info gathered during the investigation -document all evidence |
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What are the main types of documentation in court cases?
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chain of custody reports |
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Most appropriate order of a suspects characteristics? |
-race -sex -height/weight -facial hair -complexion -scars/tattoos |
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Correct sequence of vehicle description? |
-make -model -year -color -plate |
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When using radio, speak slowly and distinctly (spell out street names and addresses)
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n/a |
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On the radio, communicate in a clear, concise, and calm manner |
n/a |
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What info isn't necessary to conduct a search of NCIC? |
date person went missing |
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What is common meaning of 10-9 |
repeat transmission |
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What is common meaning of 10-8 |
back in service |
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What info do you need to access NCIC to recover property info? |
serial numbers and brand name |
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If a sexual assault victim requires a physical exam who should you request for? |
a SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) to administer |
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Bruising will be what color and take how long to appear? |
dark green in 4-6 days |
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During child interview, be sure to use their terminology, don't use medical terms. Also us anatomical dolls |
n/a |
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A doctor can file a child abuse line report, which is also know as... |
a CY47 form |
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Don't call the offender names or labels such as pedophile, rapist, or molester |
n/a |
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What can you do if you witness a child under 18 in negligent situation? |
remove child or call CYF |
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In case prep, what allows defense to examine evidence? |
discovery |
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5 categories of controlled substances? |
-cannabis -narcotics -stimulants -depressants -hallucinogens |
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13a31 |
poss of small amount of marijuana (30 grams of weed or 8 grams of hash) |
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13a16 |
poss of controlled substance |
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13a32 |
poss of drug para |
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13a30 |
poss with intent to deliver or manufacture |
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title 18 sec 903 |
criminal conspiracy |
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It is permissible to collect raw date on who? |
-suspects -acquaintances of suspects -places frequented by suspects |
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Why shouldn't you mess around on the radio? |
someone might need help |
