any number of actions, statements, mannerisms that are not expected/natural

affects ~54 million

Genetic

Psychosis

perceives world differently

Affective

most prevalent w/ 19 million

both depression and mania in cycles

Panic - attacks occurring w/ no logical cause; feels like heart attack

Schizophrenia

Personality

APD - a pattern of disregarding/violating other's rights/safety; psychopaths/sociopaths

defiant

Do what they believe is right regardless of impact

Disorders in which a person acts on certain impulses, that are potentially harmful, but they cannot resist

disorders where the person is disconnected from full awareness of self/time/external circumstances

7 million; depression most common

Developmental Disorder

neurobehavioral disorder that interferes w/ one's ability to pay attention

Prior to contact, consider prior police contact and if possible contact someone who has some info on the person and their behavior (family, neighbor, witnesses/complainant)

Appearance: visual search for weapons; strange clothing; dirty

Get situation under control; get the person help from a trained professional

Time is your ally

Your Actions

DO NOT restrain alone

Transport

Follow policy

not mental illness

Unable to formulate thoughts/answers quickly

High level of persons in Criminal Justice system

Go slowly

More men die than women

Serious illness or death in family

Talking about death/suicide

Call for backup; do not handle alone

Ask about plan

Want to kill themselves, not strong enough

Stress, alcoholism, depression, family conflicts, problems/discipline at work + readily available guns = Possibility

A defendant cannot be held criminally responsible for conduct if, when he committed the act charged, his mind was so defective or diseased that he did not know its nature and quality, he did not know that the act was wrong

Emergency Detention

Special Populations

Physical

victim may not be able to assist in the investigation

Substance abuse (by elder or suspect)

Bruises, black eyes, cuts, welts, rope marks

Fear

Indicators of Abuse:

Dehydration, malnutrition, untreated bedsores, poor personal hygiene

Desertion of an elder at a hospital, nursing facility, shopping center or public location

Unusual activity in bank account

Elder not given opportunity to speak for him/herself or see others w/o caregiver

Isolation of elder

Separate elder

Do not rely on testimony

Symptoms:

Confused or disoriented

Wandering

Mandatory Reporting

Most children are unable or unwilling to take care of themselves and unable to report these crimes. KS requires some agencies to report abuse/neglect to SRS or LEAs:

Kansas Statute

Abuse of a child

Kansas Statute

Indecent Liberties with a Child and Agg

Child >14 but <16 Engaging in:

Kansas Statute

Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Employing, using, persuading, inducint, enticing or coercing a child under 18yr old or offender believes is under 18yrs old to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of performance;

possessing visual depiction of child engaging in sexually explicit conduct w/intent to arouse (PORNOGRAPHY)

parent or guardian knowingly permitting such acts

Actual or simulated

In the nude

Sexual intercourse or sodomy

including genital-gential, oral-genital, anal-genital or oral anal contact.

with person of opposite sex or same sex.

Masturbation

Sado-masochistic abuse w/intent to arouse

Children <18 yoa may be taken into custody when:

Define

Pedophilia

is a diagnostic term and means attraction to or love of children

Child -

child may be unwanted, over active, handicapped or chronically ill. At times the parents have unreasonable expectations that the child simply cannot live up to

Area and age of the injury

Fractures

Bruises

Human Bite Marks

Genital injuries, irritation or discharge

Child Has sexually transmitted infection

Brain or skull injuries

Internal organ damage

Burns

Failure to thrive-inadequate nutrition, disease

 Injuries such as abrasions on the knees, palms of the hands may very well be accident injuries and not abuse

Behavioral Characteristics

Abused Child

Thinks they have been bad

Fails to look at parents for reassurance

Wary of physical contact w/adults

constantly alert

Behavioral Characteristics of

Abuser

Evasive in providing info

Provides contradictory info

Fails to volunteer info

Demonstrates little concern for injuries of child

states child is accident prone or clumsy

delays or neglects seeking care for child

attempts to hide childs injuries.

emotional barrier or wall which is used as a defense mechanism to block undesirable aspects of human life.

Dependency; children easily persuaded

Severity of the abuse (injuries, often of sex organs or area)

Inappropriate sexual play or age inappropriate understanding

Physical Indicators

Rely on properly trained medical personnel

Interview all parties involved separately;

also interview people who spoke with victim and families

Lead by a parent to make allegation

Strategy and planning

Have extensive knowledge of the facts

Get to know the child and set them at ease

Developmental stage of the child is important

Do not lead victim through interview

Control reactions and thank for info, get details

Thank the child for their information

Emotional mindset of the interviewer

Verify the reliability of an informant

Uniformed officers are not secret but it is possible to be covert

Obtain evidence of a crime; prevent crime

Pre-arrest surveillance

to ensure safety of fficers, citizens, and suspects during arrest.

History and backgorund info on suspect

Knowledge of weapons and officer safety issues

location info for safety

prep for night time arrest

adequate number of officers to handle arrest

any unknowns

additional unknown co-conspirators

Officer Safety

Fixed: remains in one position; limited radius of mobility; stakeout

Close: not concerned with being burnt; not losing subject most important

Binoculars

Foot: 1, 2, ABC, Leap Frog; increasing security against detection; used generally to maintain contact once subject has left vehicle; avoid most types unless necessary

The anticipation, recognition, appraisal of crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove it or reduce it.

Problems: some distance from the street; secluded; criminals are out of direct view of cars; unlighted areas

Problems: one employee on duty; cannot see inside; loitering; away from traffic; not adequate lighting; open/unlocked doors and windows

Problems: occur during day; some are easy targets; defective doors and locks; poor landscaping

Problems: high volume of traffic; easy escape; blend in; hiding places; lighting issues; access to victims

Shrubs and trees trimmed to reduce hiding places, allows view of front of building

The Narrative Report

Purpose:
Establish a legal foundation for an arrest and charges

Establish facts

Two Methods:

Show the reader, step by step how you came to form your belief and what actions you took.

Who - who received, who gave

Take notes and use quotes whenever possible.

Purpose of any investigation is to find the truth; justice.

Report should stand alone without any explanation

Desertion of a child w/o arranging for reasonable care and supervision

Not solely due to lack of financial means:

Physical: Non accidental or intentional action or inaction which results in bodily injury or which presents likelihood of death or bodily injury.

Confidentiality

Missing person under 18 yoa entered immediately using appropriate categories (Disability, Endangered, Involuntary, Juvenile, Catastrophe Victim)

Handled by SRS

Are CINCs

Age Appropriate language

Commit the same crimes as adults: Violent Crimes (murder, robbery, rape, agg assault), Property Crimes (burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson) and Others (simple assault, criminal damage to property, weapons violations, drug charges, DUI, liquor law violations, disorderly conduct, curfew, tobacco)

To be cared for or care for others

Officer and the Department: bad contact reflects on the agency and all other officers of that agency (same is true with good contact)

May take a child into custody when:

Offense in officer's view

An intake and assessement program

Juveniles are never confined with adults

May be physically large but are likely emotional

F/P may: if authorized by a judge

Power Reassurance Rapist

Power Assertive Rapist

Anger Retaliatory Rapist

Anger Excitation Rapist

Power Reassurance Rapist

Method of Operation

Method of Operation

Pre-selects victims

Watches Victims

Victimes who are alone or with small children

Window Peeper or prowler

Own Neighborhood

May walk to scene of attack

Near or in victims home

Late evening/Early morning hours

Surprise approach.

Takes souvenir

May recontact victim

Cofindence builds with success

Keeps record of events

Power Reassurance Rapist

Profile

Low self esteem

Under achiever

Has dominate mother

Non athletic

High school or lower education

Dates significantly younger females

Fatasizes about rape

premature ejaculation

white male

nocturnal

may have a record for nuisance sexual offenses

loner

menial job

older model care

Power Assertive Rapist

Method of operation

meets victims in bars

use con approach

women his own age group

away from his neighborhood

rips or tears off victims clothing

may experience retarded ejaculation

mulitiple sexual assualts on same victim

or may commit muliple rapes in one night

can be excessive

Selfish

vaginal and or anal

profane, threatening and demanding

domineering and degrading

Power Assertive Rapist

Profile

macho type

male-oriented job

marrie or divorced

sporadic attacks

self centered

flashy dresser

vehicle reflects self image

frequents singles bars

likely to have been arrest fro disturbances and resist arrest

ANger Retaliatory Rapist

Method of operation

Excessive violence

Punish or degrade women

Spontaneious in nature and episodic patterns

anytime

blitz approach

victims may be symbolic

his age or older victims

drinking prior to assault

retarded ejaculation

ANger Retaliatory Rapist

profile

explosive temper and personality

impulsive

married before

lone wolf (has social skills and can function in society prefers not to)

alcohol abuse problems

action oriented job

vehicle commensurate status

rents his home

Anger Excitation Rapist

Method of operation

most violent

dominatioin and control

physical and emotional suffering

premeditatated

well thought out in detail

attck patter is impulsive

hard to catch

con approach

changes in demeanor

"like two different people"

selfish

brutal

victims kept for hours or days

likely to record to relive experience

Anger Excitation rapist

Profile

white male

family man

two seperate lives

outdoorsman

gun and knife collection

reads detective magazines

no arrest record

college grad

above average intelligence

loves to drive

gets bored with the norm

fatasizes and then acts out

Do not have a female interview

Resistance by the victim-a women is socialized against aggressiveness.

Reputation of the victim- number of sexual partners, types of sexual relatioships, provocative clothing, flirtatious behavior

Intuitive Reaction (anger/revenge, avoidance/silence, depression, sympathy, voyeurism)

Crisis impact related to three factors:

Suddenness, Arbitrariness, Unpredictability

Sex w/o consent when overcome by fear/force, unconscious/powerless, incapable of giving consent due to mental issues or drugs/alcohol.

Purpose is to track sex offenders in KS, assist LE in investigations, provide security to community

If possible, use facility w/ SANE/SART unit.

Remember:

The Goal of every rape victim is to survive the attack

and

the Need of every rape victim is to be believed

Explain the procedures

Method of Approach (Con, Surprise, Blitz)

attitude that comes about as a result of feelings, behaviors and beliefs.

A preconceived idea or preference, opinion or judgment without full knowledge or complete examination of the facts of a situation, thing or person.

A criminal offense committed against a person or property which is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender's bias against race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic orgin or sexual orientation.

1994 federal law increased the penalties for offenses proven to be hate crimes.

a conventional, oversimplified opinion, conception or belif.

victim differs from a group other than the offender (racial, religious, ethnic, disability or sexual orientation)

Victim is a member of a group which is outnumbered by another group.

Victim is engaged in activities promoting their group

Incident occured on a holiday or particular date of significance

Victim is a member of an advocacy group that supports another victims gorup

Comments, written statements, gestures were made by the offender

Previous occurances

motive of offender

location of incident

no other common motives (robery or threat of robbery)