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Def: Presumptive Test
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This is the test that is done in the field by the officer. This test does NOT actually confirm the identification of the found substance.
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Def: Confirmatory Test
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This test is carried out by the Forensic Chemistry/Crime Lab Technicians. This positively ID's the substance.
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Def: Qualitative Test
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How much of a drug that the officer discovers. You will be asking for a qualitative test.
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Def: Quantitative Test
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This test determines the how "pure" a drug is. Not really applicable here in Colorado.
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Def: Presumptive Color Test
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This test is used to determine to what the drug MAY be. Use NIK kits during this testing process. The officer is simply records the color changes based on the test.
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Def: Presumptive Test
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This is the test that is done in the field by the officer. This test does NOT actually confirm the identification of the found substance.
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What equipment do we as officers use for presumptive testing?
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NIK Kits-Good reagents; best among commercial presumptive tests.
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Def: Confirmatory Test
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This test is carried out by the Forensic Chemistry/Crime Lab Technicians. This positively ID's the substance.
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What are the five primary color reagents?
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1) Marquis
2) Dillie Koppanyi 3) Duquenois-Levine 4) Van Urk's-Ehrlich's 5) Scott Test |
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Def: Qualitative Test
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How much of a drug that the officer discovers. You will be asking for a qualitative test.
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True or False?
Should an officer field test evidence before submitting it to evidence? |
True. It MUST be field tested before submition.
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Def: Quantitative Test
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This test determines the how "pure" a drug is. Not really applicaple here in Colorado.
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How should MOST drug submissions be packaged for submission?
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In clear plastic bags labeled "Narcotics" or "Unknown Liquids"
The exception is syringes. They must be placed in a plastic tube. |
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Def: Presumptive Color Test
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This test is used to determine to what the drug MAY be. Use NIK kits during this testing process. The officer is simply records the color changes based on the test.
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When identifying 'shrooms, what colors are you looking for?
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Look for off white, or blue-grey staining towards the end cap.
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What equipment do we as officers use for presumptive testing?
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NIK Kits-Good reagents; best among commercial presumptive tests.
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What are the five primary color reagents?
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1) Marquis
2) Dillie Koppanyi 3) Duquenois-Levine 4) Van Urk's-Ehrlich's 5) Scott Test |
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True or False?
Should an officer field test evidence before submitting it to evidence? |
True. It MUST be field tested before submition.
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How should MOST drug submissions be packaged for submission?
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In clear plastic bags labeled "Narcotics" or "Unknown Liquids"
The exception is syringes. They must be placed in a plastic tube. |
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When identifying 'shrooms, what colors are you looking for?
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Look for off white, or blue-grey staining towards the end cap.
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What are the 2 methods for packing mushrooms?
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1) If wet, package in paper to prevent mold.
2) If dry, it is ok to package in plastic. --If you want to consume 'shrooms, add to your pizza. Delicious!!! |
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What is a gang?
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A self-formed group or association of three or more individuals with a common interest, bond or activity characterized by criminal conduct.
-CRS 24-33.5-514.3 |
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How many local gang members are there in the Colorado Springs?
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It fluctuates between 392-1,200 members.
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Juveniles make up what percentage of local gang membership?
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Approx. 10.8%
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What are the four factors that encourages gang membership?
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1) Family- a sense of being a family.
2) Social- creates friendships. 3) Psychological- belonging; sense of having power. 4) Economic- having material goods. |
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What are some safety concerns when dealing with gang members?
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Surroundings, Juveniles, Weapons, Vehicle Stops, Women, False Cooperation.
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What are some primary gang identifiers?
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Clothing, Tattoos, Associates.
NOTE- Race is NOT a gang identifier. |
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Tagger graffiti accounts for what percentage of vandalism locally?
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Approx. 80%
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Gang members are what percent more likely to be victims of homicide than everyone else?
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They are 60% more likely ot be victims of homicide.A
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How many Americans are victims of ID thefy each year?
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Approximately 9,000,000.
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True or False?
It is alright to transport a firearm by inserting an object into the barrel. |
False
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True or False?
If the firearm is to be fingerprinted, transport by inserting tool into trigger guard or holding knurled grips. |
True
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What does N.I.B.I.N. stand for?
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National Integrated Ballistics Information Network.
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True or False?
If a firearm is found in water, do you dry it out and submit it into evidence? |
False, you put the firearm in a bucket filled with the same water it was found in to prevent rapid breakdown.
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Legal length for a rifle?
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16 inch barrel/ 26 inches in total length.
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Legal length for a shotgun?
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18 inch barrel/ 26 inches in total length.
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The 1968 Gun Control Act requires...
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...serial numbers on all firearms manufactured in or transported into the US.
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True or False?
A brown bear is greater than a black bear? |
False! A black bear is much greater.
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Types of cases investigated by Violent Crimes.Homicide Unit.
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Homicides, Suspicious Deaths, Attempted 1st Degree Murders, Kidnappings, Officer Involved Shootings, Most Police Officer Criminal Investigations.
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The purpose of the investigation is...
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-To identify the parties involved (victim, witnesses, and suspect).
-To collect the evidence. -To determine the facts. -To ensure prosecution is possible. |
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At the scene of a major crime, the patrol officer should:
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-Guide paramedics to the victim along the least destructive route.
-Make a note of what was touched or disturbed. -Separate witnesses and suspects. |
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What are some common crime scene mistakes?
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-Officer contamination.
--Officer's altering the scene. ---Moving or touching items. -Removing evidence from the scene. |
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If the scene must be altered, be sure to...
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-Document what you observed when you arrived.
-What route did you take into the scene? -Who was on scene when you arrived? -What were the lighting conditions? -What evidence was handled and why? |
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How does collection of Physical Evidence work?
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-Chain of Custody is key!
Ensure property is not lost (Common sense). Is item going to be admissible in court? Keep chain as short as possible. "You catch it, you clean it." |
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According to the Violent Crimes/Homicide Unit, if there was SBI, what form must you obtain from the assault victim to assist in prosecution?
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The Medical Release Form.
ALSO You should have the doctor complete the Extent of Injury Form on all assaults. |
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What form is mandated by the State of Colorado to be given to victims?
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Victim's Rights Form- must be completed in all assault cases.
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What is the target site numbering system?
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Levels- bottom to top.
Openings- left to right. 1-2 corners, 2-3 corners, 3-4 corners, 4-1 corners. |
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What do you do in a barricade situation?
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-Contain
-Control -Communicate -Call Swat |
