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Term

A gun is taken for safekeeping at a 273. 5. How soon can it be released?

Definition

48 hours. 18250

PC

Term

What is mayhem?

Definition
Cuts or disables tongue, disables, disfigures or renders useless body part.
Term

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?

Definition
Possession of firearm by person with TRO or PO. 29860 PC
Term

What is the amount of grand theft?

Definition
over $950. 487 PC
Term

In the event of a prisoner disturbance (riot?) in custody, how long do you have to submit the load sheet?

Definition
48 hours. CDM 4-01/020.00
Term

What is not required for an Amber alert?

Definition
AMBER requires abduction, under 18, imminent danger, alert would assist in safe recovery. FOD 02-13
Term

PRV units (in pursuit?)crash, who is incident commander

Definition
PRV W/C 5-09/210.10
Term

When do you report earthquake info to SHB?

Definition
Upon their request. EOB 2-1
Term

A female juvie refuses to be strip searched, what do you do with her?

Definition
Release her or transport her to juvie hall. 5-03/030.05
Term

Who can authorize chemical weapons in custody?

Definition
W/C 3-03/010.00
Term

Who authorizes SWAT Team deployment?

Definition
IC/LT 5-09/465.10
Term

Homicide detectives want to interview a 187 suspect in custody at CJ. Who must approve?

Definition
JIU. 5-10/055.00
Term

$1500 is taken for asset forfeiture. How is it counted (or not) and booked? Who books it into safe?

Definition
$1000 or more uncounted sealed in serialized narco bag by the siezing deputy. 5-09/465.40
Term

$20K and dope found at domestic violence incident. Who transports money to station?

Definition
W/C and 1 sworn member and entered into safe ledger by W/C. 5-09/465.40
Term

Who does witness interviews at deputy involved hit shooting?

Definition
Homicide. 5-09/430.00
Term

Max time you can secure a juvie to a fixed object?

Definition
30 minutes
Term

When can a juvie NOT be in adult prisoner presence?

Definition
When awaiting transportation.
Term

When must IAB Lt be notified re: force?

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.

Term

DUI suspect crashes and causes serious injuires, refuses tests. What do you do?

Definition
Advise to force blood draw
Term

Driver arrested for 14601. Can you search the car?

Definition
No! Peo vs. Gant
Term

Deps enter yard surrounded by chain link fence & gate and encounter 11550 suspet. Can they arrest?

Definition
Yes
Term

Who handles adult removal orders?

Definition
Parole
Term

For a PLE how long does employee have to submit a response to be attached?

Definition
30 days
Term

When is a sexual assault exam not required?

Definition
After 96 hours
Term

Section for under the influence and in possession of a gun?

Definition
11550e
Term

Force after a foot pursuit or veh pursuit requires notification to?

Definition
IAB 09/463.00
Term

A head strike with impact weapons requires?

Definition
Mandatory IAB roll out
Term

What is required to search a deputy's locker.

Definition
Employee present, consent, search warrant, advise employee it will be searched. Admin handbook Pg5
Term

Duirng an admin interview info is learned that subject may have criminal liability. What do you do?

Definition
Stop and Mirandize and contact UC
Term

At a domestic violence scene, what section permits you to seize weapon?

Definition
18250 PC
Term
If the captain/unit commander is the subject of a POE, where does the POE form get submitted to? Who does POE?
Definition
Department's Equity Commander 3-01/122.05
Term
As the W/C you re notified that an off- duty employee is involved in a domestic violence incident. What do u doo?
Definition
  • Send sergeant from nearest sheriff station.
  • Notify UC and IA.
  • Write memo to UC.

3-01/030.18

Term
Custody fire drills must take place?
Definition
Major every 6 months. Minor quarterly
Term
How often does custody W/C sign Title 15 log?
Definition
Once per week.
Term
For a non criminal admin investigation, who can approve to go beyond 90 days?
Definition

The Chief

Admin Handbook P12

Term
What constitutes a back to back double?
Definition

16 HOURS OR MORE FOLLOWED OR PROCEEDED BY OVER 12 HOURS.

3-02/010.15

Term
A response team requires how many hours off between deployments?
Definition

24 hours.

EOP 4-4/040.20

Term
How old must a juvenile be to be put into secure detention?
Definition

14 or older.

5-02/035.05

Term
After an employee is served with improvement needed evaluation, another evaluation must be completed in?
Definition

not to exceed 6 months

3-02/090.00

Term
Workplace violence requires immediate notification to who?
Definition

Ombusperson

&

Unit Commander

Term
Who must authorize the release of a booking photo?
Definition
Sheriff or his designee
Term
Once a prisoner is put into 4 point restraints, how long until psych review is needed?
Definition

Immediately.

CDM 5-03/130.00

check 2x every 1/2 hour, 15 minutes apart. Same as safety chair

Term
What code governs the release of public information?
Definition

6250

Media is same as public for release of info.

3-09/090.10

Term
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?
Definition
Pursuant to section 5328 WIC
Term
Who is the LASD incident commander during a plane crash?
Definition

Station W/C

EOP 2-2/040

Aero is primary invest unit

Term
What WIC section authorizes taking siblings in juv abuse case?
Definition
300j WIC
Term
What is the section for possession of ketamine?
Definition
11377 HS
Term
A K- 9 announcement is 10- 22’d with the approval of a Lt. Who documents this?
Definition
k9 handler
Term
What two types of resignations does the county recognize?
Definition

In writing and conduct. Verbal is not one.

Admin Handbook.

Term
Who is usually first to receive a subject recommended imposed discipline?
Definition
UC
Term
Who shall sign an eval for a LT with an outstanding rating?
Definition

Rater captain, reviewer div commander, Department head is the A/Sheriff for Lt and above.

3-02/090.30

Term
What rank shall be notified of the intentions to serve an out of county search warrant?
Definition

The concerned Area Commander

5-09/465.50

Term
What penal code section provides authority to evacuate?
Definition
409.5 PC
Term

Who can inactivate an admin investigation?

Definition
Division chief sends request to IAB Captain
Term
Who can authorize a parachute flair?
Definition
Captain
Term
Pursuant to 813 PC, what are the service time limitations of a Ramey Warrant?
Definition
Same as a post complaint warrant, 0600-2200
Term
A suspect possesses a loaded firearm and methamphetamine. What is the appropriate charge?
Definition
11370.1 HS
Term
A citizen calls to complain that a deputy was involved in criminal conduct. As the Watch Commander, what do you do?
Definition
interview RP and complete WCSCR
Term
As a first line supervisor, you receive a formal grievance from an employee. Who must be immediately notified?
Definition
Employee relations/advocacy
Term
During a missing 17 year old incident (Phase II) when should SHB be notified?
Definition
After 4 hours and the child is at risk.
Term
Who is the Public Information Officer at a deputy involved hit- shooting?
Definition
The ranking detective division officer
Term
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?
Definition
4 hours?
Term
When is an administrative investigation determined to be completed per the one year rule?
Definition
Confirmed by the letter of intent
Term
As the MCJ Watch Commander, you are contacted by the local media inquiring about conducting an inmate interview. Who approves it?
Definition
Custody chief
Term
Who is responsible for handling complaints about personnel on a Mobile Field Force during a response to a fire or disaster?
Definition
MFF platoon commander
Term
During an incident of civil unrest, what is the lowest rank that can authorize the use of tear gas?
Definition
Squad Leader
Term
Who may authorize the deployment of SEB during a barricaded suspect situation?
Definition
IC
Term

Who must be notified any time a PSTD/IAB team rolls out?

Definition
Unit Commander
Term
Which zone is considered the decontamination zone during a CBRNE incident?
Definition
orange
Term
A deputy witnesses a member of an outside agency use force. What is he required to do?
Definition
Report it to his supervisor and write memo
Term
Who must approve the interview of a Department member by an outside agency conducting an administrative investigation?
Definition
Division Chief
Term
What does 11353. 6 H&S not apply to?
Definition

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.

Term
Per 40302 and 40307 CVC, how long can a person be detained for identification purposes before being subject to booking?
Definition
2 hours
Term
How soon after the initial 2 hour application of the safety chair can you re-apply it?
Definition

30 minutes

Inmates need to be removed and given a 30 min. break before putting them back in.

Term
What information is not required when a suspect is TARP’d?
Definition
whether or not they are juvy
Term
Sales of narcotics within 1000 feet of school. What is the section and when does it not apply.
Definition

11353.1(2) HS

It has to occur during a school functions.

Term
Sales of narcotics within 1000 feet of school. What is the section and when does it not apply?
Definition
11353.1.(2) HS
Term
When can a Stypman hearing be denied?
Definition
W/C can’t deny request for a Stypman hearing
Term
You're the W/C and have an inmate death with no signs of foul play. Who do you notify?
Definition
Unit Commander
Term
How often does DB LT do audit of safe, evidence, etc?
Definition

Once per month.

5-04/000.10

Term
17 year olds missing at risk. When do you contact SHB?
Definition

When it qualifies to be an AMBER Alert

5-09/120.07

Term
When is the “Intoxication Observation Sheet.” form done?
Definition

Within 90 minutes of arriving at the station

SJM

Term
How long do you have to get the pursuit evaluation form to TSD?
Definition
15 days
Term
What type of courtesy report don't we take from another jurisdiction?
Definition
lost/stolen firearms
Term
Who has final say on activation of an AMBER alert?
Definition
SCC W/C
Term
Who do you need to contact following a significant use of force at 415e?
Definition
IAB and Commander.
Term
Who must respond to a domestic violence incident when peace officers are involved?
Definition
field sergeant
Term

Who is the IC on 920C phase III?

Definition
Lt.
Term
A deputy is being detained by another police agency for domestic violence. What do you do as the WC?
Definition
Have supervisor from nearest station respond
Term
Deputy gets arrested for drunk driving at another police agency. What do you do?
Definition
Have supervisor from nearest station respond. Don’t question
Term

In a custody facility requiring less lethal weapons, who may authorize their deployment?

Definition
sergeant or senior acting as a ERT teal leader
Term

How long can a suspect remain in a detox tank?

Definition
6 hours
Term
How many days can title 15 be suspended?
Definition
3 days
Term

What are the time limitations for a Ramey Warrant?

5-09/465.10; 813 PC; 840 PC and 1533 PC

Definition
Same as post-complaint arrest warrant (813 pc); 10 days for service and 0700-2200 hours (unless night endorsed).
Term

When does the start and end times begin for the 6 hour juvenile detention time limit? 5-02/035.25

Definition
Arrival and departure from the facility (back door to back door)
Term

Who handles the investigation of an alleged juvenile inmate in custody?

5-02/090.45

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.
Term

What is required to house a juvenile in adult custody?

5-02/090.50, 707.1 and 207(b)(1) WIC

Definition
14 years old, declared unfit in juvenile court, court finds juvenile cannot be housed in juvenile hall, court ordered
Term

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

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.
Term
A suspect possesses a loaded firearm and meth. What is the charge?
Definition
11370.1 HS "armed with" means having available for immediate offensive or defensive use.
Term

How often must a W/C sign the UDAL in custody?

CDM 4-11/020.00

Definition
W/C shall, on a random basis, review the UDAL in each housing area under their command at least one time per week.
Term

What are the 300 WIC sections?

WIC and 5-02/030.10

Definition
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
Term
What section gives you the authority to remove a weapon from within a residence due to domestic violence?
Definition
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
Term

Who can handle a tactical incident involving hazardous materials?

MPP 2-11/060.00, EOP

Definition
SEB
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

Definition
Ensure the juvenile is medically cleared for booking
Term

A SCAR report is received at your station, but the incident occurred in another jurisdiction. What do you do?

FOD 03-04

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.
Term

Who can order the urine test of an employee for drugs?

3-01/030.40, 3-01/030.45, Admin Handbook

Definition
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.
Term

When should the DB Lieutenant be notified during a missing critical? 5-09/120.15

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.
Term
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
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.
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
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
Term
Describe "At Risk" per 5-09/120.00 MISSING PERSONS
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.
Term

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?

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.)
Term

Which of the following requires a mandatory notification to the on-call IAB Lieutenant? 5-09/434.05

Definition
All large party situations where significant force is used
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

Definition
Yes, the deputy intentionally caught up to the suspect and took him into custody
Term

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

Definition
Use reasonable force and had medical staff draw the blood
Term
Who is the Public Information Officer at a deputy involved hit-shooting?
Definition
The ranking Detective Division officer
Term

Who can identify a gang member via tattoos for the purpose of a gang hold?

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.”
Term

W/C can place a hold on a gang member arrested for vandalism because?

5-03/115.20

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
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?
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.)

Term

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

Definition
Ensure Medical Services Personnel are notified
Term

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

Definition
At the conclusion of the criminal investigation
Term

Following a non-hit shooting, what shall you do?

5-09/431.00

Definition
Attempt to have the involved deputies gather in the presence of a supervisor until interviewed by Department investigators
Term

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

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.
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

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.)
Term

A person comes in and request a Stypman hearing. His license has been reinstated. Can you release the vehicle?

5-01/090.00

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.
Term

What rank must the incident commander be an out-of-county search warrants (10 miles beyond county)?

5-09/465.10

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.
Term

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

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.
Term

Who gives the approval for the media interview of an inmate?

5-03/060.10

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.
Term
When can a juvenile and adult in custody communicate with one another? SJM
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
Term

When a PCD is about to expire, at what point do you notify the Area Commander?

SJM

Definition
36 hours
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

Definition
No, once citation issued, detention is complete
Term

A person desires to make a citizen’s arrest, but there is no probable cause. What should be done?

FOD 02-06

Definition
Do not accept the arrest. Advise citizen there is no probable cause
Term
Force notification to IAB is required in what situations?
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
Term

How long can a juvenile be secured to a fixed object outside a locked enclosure?

SJM juveniles

Definition
30 minutes
Term
Deputies locate $25.000. The money will be seized for narcotics forfeiture. How shall it be transported?
Definition
The Watch Commander/Team Lt and one other sworn member
Term
Deputies seize $1,500 in narcotics related money. What is the appropriate method for booking the money?
Definition
Sealed, uncounted, in serialized tamper proof, and booked into the Unit safe by seizing Deputy
Term
How often do you check station trustee quarters?
Definition
Hourly
Term

If a PCD is not signed within 36 hours. Who must be notified?

Definition
Duty Commander
Term
After how many hours, should you release an outside agency arrestee without a signed PCD?
Definition
48 Hours
Term
A deputy calls you about a citizen who is insisting he take her private person's arrest. What do you do?
Definition
Determine if there is probable cause
Term
How long can a juvenile be secured to a fixed object outside a locked enclosure?
Definition
30 Minutes
Term
Major Crimes Bureau makes a felony arrest in another municipality's jurisdiction and is booking at IRC. Who approves arrest?
Definition
Major Crimes Lt
Term
Who is responsible for handling complaints on a Mobile Field Force during a response?
Definition
MFF Platoon Commander
Term
In what cases can we involuntarily seize photographic evidence from a civilian?
Definition
Homicide cases
Term
How long can an inmate on discipline stay in an isolation cell without the approval of the facility manager?
Definition
30 Days
Term
During an incident of civil unrest, what is the lowest rank that can authorize the use of tear gas?
Definition
Squad Leader
Term
How are often are checks made on intoxicated juveniles?
Definition
15 minutes
Term

How long can deputies be deployed on a mobile field force at one time?

EOP 4-4/040.20

Definition
24 hrs if followed by 24 hrs off
Term
What documentation is not always required following a cell extraction? Cell Extraction Check List?
Definition
SH-AD-49 (Incident Report)
Term

Does the Peace Officer's Bill of Rights Act apply to reserve deputies? (REF) POBR Definitions

Definition
No, it doesn't apply to non-sworn department members or reserves.
Term

Evidence in a suspect’s mouth – what can you do?

Definition
can use minimal pressure on suspect’s neck in an attempt to retrieve the evidence as long as breathing is not impaired.
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

Definition
sealed, uncounted into a serialized narco evidence bag and booked into W/C safe by the deputy
Term
Vehicle Search incident to arrest. What is the case decision guiding this?
Definition
Peo vs. Gant Decision
Term

Can an unmarked car initiate a pusuit as long as forward red light and siren equiped?

Definition
Yes
Term

An Administrative Investigation on a subjest can start at the end of a criminal investigation only after?

Definition
  • when the criminal case is rejected by the DA.
  • The 1 year time limit to finish the AI starts
Term

On a barricaded suspect, who can authorizes the deployment of SWAT?

Definition
the incident commander
Term

Maximum number of hours in a sobering detox cell without an evaluation by medical staff to determine an urgent medical problem is?

Definition
6 hours.
Term

An outside law enforcement agency wanting to interview a deputy re an internal investigation must be approved by the?

Definition
Division Chief
Term
$20,000 seized in the field is transported to the station by?
Definition
The W/C and the deputy.
Term

A high risk search warrant being served 12 miles out of LA County requires a minimum rank of what be present?

Definition
a Hard LT to be the incident commander.
Term

If a deputy witnesses a UOF by an outside agency, he must do what?

Definition
report it to his immediate supervisor and write a memo.
Term

Who can place a gang hold?

Definition
OSS, GET, or the W/C.
Term

Station Status report after an earthquake is required how long after the quake?

Definition
45 minutes.
Term

An Amber Alert requires what? FOD 02-13

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)
Term

What type of force must you notify IAB for any UOF at a large party.

Definition
Level 2-3
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

Definition
the MFF commander
Term

What is required to house a juvenile in adult custody? 5-02/090.50, 707.1 and 207(b)(1) WIC

Definition
  • 14 years old,
  • declared unfit in juvenile court,
  • court finds juvenile cannot be housed in juvenile hall,
  • court ordered
Term
Who can handle a tactical incident involving hazardous materials? MPP 2-11/060.00, EOP
Definition
SEB
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
Definition
Ensure the juvenile is medically cleared for booking
Term
Who can order the urine test of an employee for drugs? 3-01/030.40, 3-01/030.45, Admin Handbook
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.
Term
When should the DB Lieutenant be notified during a missing critical? 5-09/120.15
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.
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

Definition
Yes, the deputy intentionally caught up to the suspect and took him into custody
Term

Following a non-hit shooting, what shall you do?

5-09/431.00

Definition
Attempt to have the involved deputies gather in the presence of a supervisor until interviewed by Department investigators.
Term
In what situations can the initiation of an administrative investigation be delayed? Page 12 of Invest HandBook
Definition
Criminal prosecution of a complainant charged with Resisting Arrest
Term

Who may authorize the deployment of SEB during a barricaded suspect situation? MPP 5-06/110.50 and MPP 5-06/110.65

Definition
Incident Commander
Term

Who must be notified anytime a PSTD/IAB team rolls out? MPP 5-09/430.00

Definition
Unit Commander
Term
Who must approve the interview of a Department member by an outside agency conducting an administrative investigation?
Definition
Division Chief
Term

Which of the following is a prohibited form of outside employment? MPP 3-01/060.30

Definition
Private Detective
Term

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.

Definition
Any school facility use
Term
What is not required to search an employees's locker?
Definition
Unit Commander Approval
Term
Deputies observe marijuana in a back yard next to a home where they are legally inside. Can they enter and seize it?
Definition
No! Observation is legal, but to seize requires a warrant CPOLS 3.5
Term
How long can a person be detained for identification purposes before being booked?
Definition
2 hours 40307(b) cvc
Term
When must an extension request be made for a IAB investigation involving a member not relieved of duty?
Definition
within 90 calendar days Admin Invest. Manual
Term

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

Definition
Yes 16 proceeding or followed by 12 in a 24 hour period
Term

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

Definition
Documented by canine handler on the K9 Activation form and supp rpt.
Term

What info is NOT required on a UOF supervisor's memo when TARP is applied?

Definition
Whether or not the suspect was an adult of juvie
Term

An unmarked Narco Bureau Unit, equipped with lights/siren goes in pursuit of a confirmed stolen vehicle. Who has control of the pursuit?

Definition
The W/C of the nearest station
Term

After order a dep to write a memo during a supervisory inquiry, the dep requests a rep. What shall you do?

Definition
Honor the request
Term

At what time can the parents invoke Miranda rights of a juvie?

Definition
Parents cannot invoke the rights of a juvie
Term

Who can authorize the deployment of a crime scene barridcade around a body? FOD 09-03

Definition
Homicide Bureau Lieutenant
Term

Under the influence of a narcatic and in possession of a loaded firearm?

Definition
11550( E ) H&S
Term

Possession of Ketamine is what section?

Definition
11377 H&S
Term

What is the section for Possession of OxyContin?

Definition
11350(A)(2) H&S
Term

Who is responsible for approving a tour of one of the Department Facilities? 3-09/180.00

Definition
Unit Commander and Concerned Division Chief
Term

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

Definition
The Concerned Unit Commander
Term

Who is responsible for assisting the Unit Commander and family with the handling of a Funeral?

3-09/220.00

Definition
Return To Work Unit
Term

Deputy has three points accumulated within 24 month period what are they required to do?

3-09/070.45

Definition
Attend the mandatory "Alternative to Discipline Driving Class"
Term
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?
Definition
six (6) months.
Term

Deputy has seven points or more points or 4 preventable collisions within 36 months. What happens to this Deputy? 3-09/070.45

Definition
Transferred to another unit and a non driving position for one year
Term

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

Definition
Arrange for immediate transfer to Central Juvi Hall or release and keep under constant observation during detention at station.
Term

A Deputy is investigating a Sexual assault case. When is a sexual assault medical exam not required?

5-09/350.05

Definition
After 96 hours has passed
Term

How many days does a sexual registrant have to register with the local police department when they move to a new location?

Definition
5 days
Term

How many days does a Deputy have to respond to a negative PLE? Grievance Hand Book Page 24

Definition
10 Days
Term

Who is responsible for videotaping during a SRT deployment? 2-06/050.10

Definition
Assistant Squad Sergeant
Term

Child abduction definition is what Penal Code Section? 5-09/120.00

Definition
277 PC
Term

When is a JDIC used for a missing critical? 5-09/120.15

Definition
Child is missing only
Term

Who ensures that a local JDIC or APB broadcast is sent out regarding a missing critical during phase I?

5-09/120.15

Definition
Watch Commander
Term

During phase II who shall assume functional supervision of the investigation? 5-09/120.20

Definition
The handling Detective
Term

During phase III an officer of at least the rank of what shall be the operations commander? 5-09/120.25

Definition
Lieutenant
Term

How long can deputies be deployed on a mobile field force at one time? EOP 4-4/040.20

Definition
24 hours if followed by 24 hours off.
Term

Who must be notified anytime a PSTD/IAB team rolls out? MPP 5-09/430.00

Definition
Unit Commander
Term

Which zone is considered the decontamination zone during a CBRNE incident? EOP 2-6

Definition
Orange Zone
Term

Who must approve the interview of a Department member by an outside agency conducting an administrative investigation?

Definition
Division Chief
Term

Which of the following is a prohibited form of outside employment? MPP 3-01/060.30

Definition
Private Detective
Term

What type of felony crimes warrant a vehicle pursuit?

5-09/210.02

Definition
Serious felonys and this does not include possession of narcotics/drugs in amounts associated with common personal use or street-level sales.
Term

Can non pursuit rated vehicles participate in a pursuit?

5-09/210.04

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.
Term
Who can authorize more than 3 units to engage in a pursuit?5-09/210.10
Definition
Field sergeant or W/C
Term

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

Definition
W/C of nearest station.
Term

During a pursuit what is aero required to broadcast?

5-09/210.10

Definition
Speed, # units and rooftop numbers.
Term

Who shall give aero authorization to depart from the termination of a pursuit?

5-09/210.1

Definition
W/C or Field sergeant.
Term

If the W/C terminates a pursuit, can Aero continue to monitor the vehicles location?

5-09/210.10

Definition
Only with specific authorization of the originating station W/C
Term

When are offensive tactics authorized during a pursuit?

5-09/210.15

Definition
prolonged slow-speed pursuit, it is apparent that the pursued vehicle may be safely "boxed in," the Watch Commander may authorize this maneuver.
Term

When can pursuit termination technologies be used?

Definition
When appropriate and upon notification to the primary unit (prior to the Watch Commander taking command) or Watch Commander. 5-09.210.15
Term

Who can order Surveillance Mode?

Definition

The primary unit in the pursuit, the Aero unit, or any supervisor may order Surveillance Mode.

5-09/210.15

Term

What shall happen if while in surveillance the suspect vehicle speeds up?

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
Term
What is the Sixth amendment?
Definition

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.

Term

What is the Fifth Amendment?

Definition

Miranda custodial interrogation

It prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy and mandates due process of law.

Term
Can you initiate conversation about waiving their 6th amendment rights?
Definition
You can always approach a defendant in order to seek a waiver of his Sixth Amendment right.
Term
Can an undercover officer question an attached suspect who already has counsel?
Definition
The government may not use an undercover agent to circumvent the Sixth Amendment right to counsel once that right has attached
Term
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?
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
Term
Do you have to consider Miranda issues with an undercover officer questioning a defendant in jail?
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.
Term
Do you have to Mirandize an incarcerated person who you want to question?
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
Term
Can a suspect's attorney invoke their Miranda rights?
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
Term
If the suspect invokes his right to silence, can you try to question them again later?
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
Term

If the suspect invokes his right to counsel, can you try to question later?

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.
Term
Is a suspect's Miranda right to counsel "offense specific?"
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.
Term
After a suspect invoked his Miranda right to counsel and reinitiates conversation about the crime, can you ask follow-up questions?
Definition
Yes, but you must re Mirandize.
Term
Does Miranda apply to undercover officer questioning?
Definition
Miranda applies only if the suspect knows he is talking to a peace officer or a police agent
Term
Who investigates miscunduct during a Mobile Field Force Deployment?
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)

Term
Who can authorize chemical agents in a Mobile Field Force Deployment?d
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)

Term
What are the Watch Commander's Earthquake reporting procedures?
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

Term
Who can approve deployment for an extended amount of time?
Definition

The Department Incident Commander (for Mobilization Phase Ill and IV), which is a Division

Chief

Term
During an administrative investigation, the subject refused to answer. What do you do?
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

Term
During an inquiry a deputy asks for a representative before writing a memo. What do you do?
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)

Term
When does the one year time period end for administrative investigation?
Definition
When the letter of intent.is issued.
Term
When does the one year admin clock start for a criminal case against a deputy?
Definition
When the D.A. reject letter is issued.
Term
What class is mandatory for Educational Based Discipline?
Definition

Lieutenant's Interactive Forum for Education (LIFE) Class.

(Guidelines for Discipline Pg. #11)

Term

What must a Watch Commander do when he receives a criminal allegation against a

deputy?

Definition

Complete WCSCR and confidentially forward it to the Unit Commander.

(MPP 3-04/010.05)y?

Term
When can you search a deputy's work space?
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)

Term

What does a patrol station Watch Commander do with a complaint for an inmate in a

custody facility?

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)

Term
What are Predisposition Settlement Agreements used for?
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)

Term

Watch Commander's responsibility when a deputy is detained by an outside agency

for domestic violence:

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)

Term

Who approves one of our guys as a witness to an admin investigation by an outside

agency?

Definition
Division Chief
Term

Suspect is in a front yard with an unlocked gate ... Can you go into the yard to make

arrest?

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)

Term

Traffic stop and the driver is sober. The driver is arrested for a warrant, what part of

the vehicle can you search?

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)

Term
An arrest for narcotics is made, where can you search subsequent to the arrest?
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)

Term

Suspect invokes Miranda and later wants to talk to detectives, can he be interrogated

without an attorney?

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)

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?

Definition

Yes, it is considered "open to public view."

(Legal Source Book 3.5)

Term
During a lineup, does the suspect have the right to an attorney?
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)

Term
What are the time constraints on a Ramey Warrant?
Definition

Same constraints as a regular warrant.

(Legal Source Book 2.30a)

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?

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)

Term
What is the Sober Cell?
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)

Term
How often do you count/check inmate workers?
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)

Term
How often does the Watch Commander sign the UDAL?
Definition

At least one time per week.

(CM 4-11/020.00)

Term
Can audio recording between clergy and inmates be used in court?
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)

Term
PCD - Outside agency arrest, PCD not signed?
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)

Term
When does the 6 hour clock start for juvenile detentions?
Definition

After their arrival at the

facility

Term
Can a parent invoke Miranda for their kids?
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)

Term
How long can you secure a juvenile to a fixed object?
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)

Term
Drunk Juvenile - How often observations and document observations?
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)

Term
Children in car seats?
Definition
6 yrs old and/or 60 pounds (27360 CVC)
Term
Who needs to be notified after a take down by deputies at a large party?
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)

Term
During a search a suspect accidentally injures himself, sustaining a self inflicted head injury. Who do you notify?
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)

Term
Deputies witness force by outside agency. What do they do?
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)

Term
After a Deputy involved shooting, what should be done with the deputies?
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)

Term
Who manages the pursuit of special unit (majors, narco, etc)?
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)

Term
What is the charge for a person in possession of narcotics (cocaine, heroin, meth, PCP) and gun?
Definition
1 1370.1 H&S
Term
Units following without lights or siren, is it a pursuit?
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)

Term
Who handles media at a homicide scene?
Definition

Highest ranking detective division on

scene.

(MPP 5-06/000.35)

Term
Video of homicide scene. Can it be ceased?
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)

Term
At a narcotics search warrant where $20,000 seized money is located. Who transports and how?
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.

Term

What is the rank of incident commander during a search warrent when the location is 12 miles outside

jurisdiction?

Definition
Hard lieutenant or above.
Term
Who approves a PCD for Major Crimes Booking at IRC.
Definition
Their Team Lieutenant
Term
Any on duty employee is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. What can happen?
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)

Term
Can deputies can engage in political activities if it involves their wages and/or benefits?
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)

Term
At a "Weapons of mass destruction" scene, what are the three zones of contamination?
Definition
  • Red zone
  • Orange zone
  • Blue zone
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