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| Any injury or disease that produces a physiological derangement in the body that results in the individual dying. |
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Explains how the cause of death came about.
Natural, accident, suicide, homicide or undetermined. |
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| A death that is not witnessed, or is unexpected, or of a person not under the care of a physician, or where circumstances are unknown. |
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| Which cases require the notification of the Coroner? |
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| When any person dies, or humban body is found dead in the state, and the death is suspected to have been the result of violence, caused by unlawful means or by suicide, or by casualty, or suddenly when the decedent was in apparent health, or when decendent was not regularly attended by a licensed physician, or in any suspicious or unusual manner, or when in police custody, or when in a jail or correctional institute. |
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| Identify postmortem changes |
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Livermortis 0-2 hrs after death, after 24 hours will not change if you move the body.
Rigormortis 2-4 hours in small muscles and 6-12 hours in large muscles after death, will reverse itself in 18 to 36 hours. Violent muscular exertion may speed up this process.
Decomp breakdown of cells accelerated by heat, slowed down by cold, stoped by freezing. Decompostion |
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The breakdown of cells and organs from a aseptic chemical process cause by intracellular enzymes.
Is accelerated by breakdown of cells accelerated by heat, slowed down by cold, stoped by freezing. Occurs due to bacteria and fermentation. |
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| What is a Cadaveric Spasm |
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| Looks like rigor mortis and occurs at the moment of death. Doesnt reverse itself til decomposition of the body occurs. |
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| What is the Duty of the coroner |
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Definition
Take charge of the body
Make inquiries regarding the cause of death.
Reduce the findings to a report in writing and file such report with the clerk of the district court of the county in which the death occured.. |
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Definition
knowingly placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm (Fear)
Aggravated Assault:
With a deadly weapon
While disguised
With intent to commit a felony
Assault-Misdemeanor
Aggravated Assault: Felony |
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Knowily or recklessly causing bodily harm to another person.
Knowingly causing physical contact with another person when done in a rude, insulting or angry manner.
Aggravated Battery:
causing GREAT bodily harm or disfigurement
With a deadly weapon
causing physical contact in a rude, insulting or angry manner in which great bodily harm, disfigurement or death could occur.
recklessly manner in which great bodily harm, disfigurement or death could occur.
or
recklessly with a deadly weapon in a manner in which great bodily harm, disfigurement or death could occur. |
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| Elements of Capital Murder |
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Intentional and premeditated killing or:
Any person in the commission or kidnapping or aggravated kidnapping when the offense was committed to hold such person for ransom.
pursuant to a contract or agreement to killy such person or being party to that contract or agreement
any person by an inmate or prisoner while in custody
The victim or rape, criminal sodomy, or aggravated criminal sodomy or any attempt thereof,
An LEO
more that one person as part of a common course of conduct
child under the age of 14 hile in the commission of kidnapping, agg kidnapping, when committed with the intent to commit a sex offense. |
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| Elements of First Degree Murder |
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Killing of a human being commited
intentionally or with premeditation or
in the commission of, attempt to commit or flight from an inherently dangerous felony. |
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| Elements of Murder in the 2nd degree |
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Definition
Killing of a human
Intentionally or
unintentionally but recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifferences to the value of human life. |
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Definition
knowingly killing a human
upon a sudden quarrel or in the heat of passion
or
upon an unreasonable but honest belief that circumstances existed that justified the use of deadly force:
in defense of a person
in defense of a dwelling, place of work or occupied vehicle
in defense of other property. |
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| Elements of Involuntary Manslaughter |
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Definition
Killing of a human being
Recklessly
in the commission of, or attempt to commit, or flight from any felony, other than an inherently dangerous felony.
In commision of or attempt to commit or flight from an act described:
Reckless driving
fleeing or attempting to elude
DUI |
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| What are the preliminary procedures to be followed in an injury or death investigation: |
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Definition
Maintain crime scene control.
Get medical attention if needed
Document
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| What are methods of verifying the identity of deceased persons. |
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Definition
Last known clothing worn
Identification such as drivers license, SSN card, employee id, membership cards.
Tattos or scars
Unique Jewlry
Dna
Fingerprints
Bones
Dental Records |
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Definition
Entrance: Smaller than exit
Exit: Larger than entrance
Close: Smudging or smoke around wound, tattooing
Contact wound: Charring of skin, cross shaped or Star shaped and usually a blowout. |
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| ID of sharp object wounds |
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Definition
cutting: clean sharp edges minimum brusing, longer than deep, bleeds freely.
Stabbing: deeper than long. Damage to internal organs, may indiciate type of weapon. |
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Definition
| Strangulation, Hanging, Inhalation of gas, suffocation, Postural asphyxia, autoerotic asphyxia (sexual) |
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Term
| Post morteum changes due to animal activity |
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Definition
Domestic animals feed off them if significant time passes before the body is found.
Wild animals dragging off parts of the body. |
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Definition
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Definition
| bcrimes of passion, sex murders, robbery, revenge, drugs, murder for profit, prevent testimoney, unfortunate circumstances |
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| killing of two or more victims |
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Definition
Kill because they are in psychosis;
a mental condition in which they are out of touch with reality.
example: the voices told me to do it. |
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| Define Psychopathic Killer |
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Definition
| kills because they like to kill |
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Term
| Define the extent of drug activity in Kansas and its sister states? |
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Definition
Methamphetamine problem has significantly impacted the state of Kansas with manufacturing becoming a problem for law enforcement.
Kansas has been consistantly in the top five states. |
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| What are the common classes of drugs under Kansas Law? |
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Definition
| Cannabis, Narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens and club drugs. |
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Definition
contains toxins and cancer causing chemicals
Increased heart rate
Dry mouth
red eyes
Impaired motor skills and concentration
Frequent hunger "MUNCHIES"
Occasional Hallucinations and paranoia.
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Definition
Induces relaxation
Drowsiness or sedation
euphoria
slows respiration and heartbeat
Lage does will induce unconsciousness and death |
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Definition
weight loss
insomnia
fatique
headaches
nasal infections
sexual dysfunction
paranoia |
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Definition
slurred speech
vague memory
sleepiness
decreased blood pressure
confusion
alcohol type stupor |
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Definition
MDMA-Ecstasy
Nausea
Blurred vision
chills or sweating
faintness
Dehydration
Teeth Grinding
Increased body temp |
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| Elements of Unlawful possession of certain drug precursors and drug paraphernalia? |
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Definition
| to possess ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, red phosphorus, lithium metal, sodium metal, irodin, anhydros ammonia, pressurized ammonia or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts, isomers with the intent to use to manufactur control substances. |
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| Emotional health is the status of an individuals physical and mental condition as it relates to their ideal, balanced, or homestatic state. |
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Term
What are the most common needs for humans?
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Definition
Physiological needs-oxygen, food, water, shelter.
Safety needs-felt during emergencies and periosd of disorganization in the social structure, such as wide spread rioting.
Love, affection and belonging.
Esteem needs-Need for a stable, birmly based, high level of self respect from othere to feel satisfied.
Self actaulization needs: Involved in a cause outside their own skin. Devoted to a calling.
Need for stimulation: Healthy people seek it out
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| Define how the human body responsed to stress? |
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Definition
Skeletal muscles become tense and blood is diverted from other parts of teh body to muscles, prepping to spring into action.
Heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate increased. |
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Term
| Types of stress that LEO confront |
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Definition
| Survival, chronic, critical, Post traumatic stress syndrome, happy sad, anger joy. |
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Term
| Various types of occupant devices. |
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Definition
| lap belts, shoulder lap harness, head restraint, airbags, child restraint devices, . |
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Definition
| fit snugly around the pelvic region of the body, two point anchor. |
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| crosses the mid section of the body, three pont anchor. |
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Definition
| protective bag explodes in front or beside the occupants from teh interior areas of the vehicle. Is deployed when sensors send a msg to a computer, which activates and pushes out a porous fabric bag in the steering wheel or dashboard. |
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Definition
birth to 1 yr, and 20lbs
rear facing
best practice is to leave the child rear facing as long as possible. |
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1 year
and 20-40lbs
forward facing |
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Definition
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| switches from one type to another and requires adjustments to the seat by the cared taker of the child. |
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Term
| what percent of child restrait systems are misused? |
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Definition
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Term
| Saftey belts and head restraints are designed to do what? |
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Definition
| Prevent ejection, Spread the crash, help the ride down, protect head and spine, contact with the strongest part of the body |
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Definition
| slows down the sudden stop of an impact. |
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| What are the crash injury risks of driving faced by police officers and the public? |
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Definition
Frontal impacts, head on collisons with another vehicle or fixed object
Rear Impacts, hit from behind.
Lateral impact-Side collisions. T boned.
Rotational Impacts, vehicle spins around a center of mass.
Rollovers, are side to side collissions as opposed ot end of end.
Vault or flip overturns, end over end |
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| What are the crash injury risks of driving faced by the public.? |
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Definition
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Term
Situations that Could Evolve into/Is Hostage
Crisis Management Strategies |
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Definition
Criminal Restraint
Kidnapping
Sex Crimes
Domestic Disturbance
Runaways
Crimes in Progress
Anticipatory Crimes |
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Definition
| Someone being held and threatened by a person in order to force a third party to meet his or her demands |
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Term
| Components of Hostage/Barricaded |
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Definition
Hostage Taker
The Hostages
The Negotiator/First Responder |
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| Different Types of Hostage Takers |
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Definition
Mentally disturbed
DV/Emotional Relationships
Criminal to ensure safety
Jail/Prison inmate to bargain for power
Terrorist for a cause |
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| Elements/Concerns for Hostage Taker |
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Definition
Power
Anger
Humiliation
Dignity
Anger |
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Definition
One who has committed a criminal act
One believed to be armed
A potential threat to lives, including the subject/suspect
In a position of cover or concealment
Refuses to submit to arrest |
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| Barricaded Subject (not Suspect) |
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Definition
| Same as suspect except there is NO PC that he/she has committed a crime; may evolve into/become a suspect |
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Provides security for the scene
Prevents the suspect from escaping
First responders, initially take opposing corners to create w/ min officers
Be hidden |
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Definition
Keeps outsiders out
Protects bystanders
Allows negotiator control of the scene |
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Definition
Safe area between Inner and Outer perimeters
Analyzes comms and intel |
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| Options for Hostage Situation |
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Definition
Assault
Snipers
Chemical Agents
Contain and Demand Surrender
Contain, Isolate, Negociate |
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| Contain, Isolate, Negotiate |
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Definition
Determine the type of situation/what crime committed
Keep LEO safety in mind
Keep dispatcher advised
Have command until relieved
How many units needed? What route to take? Positioning?
Keep subject from outside contact (no fam, friend) |
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| Info that Should be Generated |
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Definition
ID Hostages/Takers
Describe Hostages/Takers
Photos/Mugshots
Clothing Description
Locations
How are hostages detained
Weapons?
Diagram of building/area
Suicide?
Criminal history |
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| Contain, Isolate, Negotiate 2 |
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Definition
Consideration for evacuation of surrounding civies or stay inside residences
Motivation of takers?
Assess subject's commitment/abilities
Who, What, When, Where, How, Why?
Time is on our side
Preservation of life is first priority |
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Definition
Face to Face
Voice to Voice
Bullhorn/PA System
Telephone
Throw Phone |
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Definition
Not what you say but how you say it; remain in control of emotions at all times
Intro self w/o rank
Let know you are not in charge
Build rapport; show concern for safety of subject
Focus of satisfying needs
Someone to take notes
Ask person to come out
Believe you will resolve it and the subject will come out |
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Definition
Minimal encouragements
Paraphrasing
Emotion labeling
Mirroring
Open ended questions
I Messages
Effective pauses |
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Term
Human Needs
Crisis Management Strategies |
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Definition
Physiological
Safety
Love, Affection, Belongingness
Esteem
Self Actualization |
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Term
| Gathering Info, Building Rapport |
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Definition
| Questions aid in the task of collecting intel and build rapport |
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Definition
Open Ended
Direct
Leading
Opinion Seeking |
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Term
Subject Demands
Negotiable |
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Definition
Food (as needed)
Drinks (non alcoholic)
Transportation (unlikely)
Freedom (unlikely)
Money
Media Coverage
Formulate delay strategies with each demand |
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Term
Subject Demands
Non Negotiable |
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Definition
Weapons (never)
Exchange of Hostages (unlikely)
Release of Inmates (unlikely)
Tell the subject know without raising anxiety |
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Definition
Emotional Relationship
Symbolic
Business/Job
Adversary Relationship
Political Relationship |
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Definition
Less than 8
Those less than 80lbs or less than 4"9" or less than 8 yrs old-Require child restraint
Those greater than 80lbs or taller that 4'9" or at least 8 but less than 14-Safety Belts
All occupants 14 yrs old but less than 18, Safety Belts
All occupants 18 yoa or greater-Safety belts, front seat primary back seat secondary. |
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Term
| Occupant Protection laws two categories? |
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Definition
Seat belt laws
and
Child restraint laws |
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| Why we need occupant protection laws: |
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Definition
Save lives
resduce injury severity levels
reduce health care cost
reduce motor vehicle insurance premiums |
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Term
| Occupant protection laws and the LEO as a role model |
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Definition
| If officers are seen not wearing seat belts the public will not take the laws seriously. Appears hypocritical. |
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| Effective procedures for conducting drug investigations? |
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Definition
Neighbors will call in complaints about odd traffic or odors.
Surveillance
Traffic Stops
Trash digs
Undercover operations
Knock and talks
Crime stopper reports
Retail stores (Kansas Meth Watch program) |
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Term
| Id threats found in Methamphetamine labatory? |
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Definition
Exposure to chemicals
Chemicals being thrown
Explosions/fires
Firearms
Booby traps
Tweakers
Unseen dangers |
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Term
| Define Clandestine Labatory |
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Definition
| A secret operation for preparing illicit drugs |
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Term
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Definition
| a raw material for a controlled substance that becomes part of the finished product. |
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Term
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Definition
| Reacts chemically with one or more precursors, but does not become part of the finished product. |
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Term
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Definition
| used to dissolve solid precursors or reagents and to separate or purify other chemicals. |
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Term
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Definition
| a plastic bottle, jug or gas can. A short piece of hose is inserted into a hole in the generator. Hydrogen Chloride gas is produced. The gas travels out of the generator through the tube into the meth oil. |
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Definition
No longer in charge
Do not be confrontational
Avoid eye contact
Say as little as possible
Avoid making self an issue
Look for escape but do not take it, if you try to escape you must be successful.
Once start fighting, do not stop
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Definition
Hostages begin to relate to hostage takers. Must have:
Significant length of time must past
Hostages and Takers must maintain contact
Takers must not verbally/physically abuse hostages |
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Term
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Definition
If you loose control of your gun, 8/10 chance will be shot with it
If you handcuff self/partner, neither will have a chance
If you leave area, no one will know where
Some chance is better than no chance
Whatever gets you out alive was the right thing to do |
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Term
| What is forensic evidence? |
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Definition
| The body of information and objects found at a crime scene which can be used to determine events, sequencing and perpatrators of a crime. |
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Term
| Why is forensic evidence important? |
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Definition
Evidence does not forget
Not confused by excitement
Not absent when humans are
Factual
Cannot be wrong |
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Term
| What are common types of forensic evidence? |
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Definition
Biological evidence
Impression evidence
Firearms evidence
Digital Evidence
Questioned documents
Trace evidence
Other evidence |
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Term
| What is biological evidence? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Study of blood
determines animal or human
Blood Type
Dna comparison. |
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Term
| (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) DNA is found where |
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Definition
blood, semen, skin cells, organs, bones, teeth, hair, saliva, sweat, fingernails, mucus, urine, and ect....
Can be cross check in the CODIS database.
Combined DNA Indexing System |
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| Define sources of information |
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Definition
| Any person possessing information or any recorded data that may produce facts or otherwise be of assistance in conduction investigations. |
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Term
| What are Law Enforcement sources |
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Definition
city, state, federal, records of criminal history and investigation info on indeviduals who have been involved in, associated with, criminal activity
Bulletins or logs maintained by LEA
Fellow LEO's who work in different areas and jurisdictions
Probation and parole officers |
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Term
| What are business sources |
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Definition
| owners, managers, service people and sale people. Hotel and motel employees, bail bond companies. |
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Definition
School
Medical
Churches
News Media
Graffatii |
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Definition
| a person directed by LE which furnishes information regarding unlayful activity or performs tasks as specified by LEO |
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Definition
General: Frequent contact who are not neccessarily connected to a specific category
Citizen Catagory: Victims, potential victims and concerned citizens
Street Catagory: People with contact w/ criminal element |
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Term
| Methods of cultivating informants |
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Definition
Have a reputation of good character
Keep promisies and fullfill expectations
HOnest, forthright and respectful towards informat.
Goo people skills
Conduct interviews at location where informat psycologically comfortable.
No embarrassing or prying questions.
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Term
| Key difference between a witness and a confidential informat |
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Definition
Witness doenst have a vested interest in the outcome of the investigation, isnt motivated by money, statement is reported, little to no control and are ordinary citizens.
Informant0 May have a vested interes, money motivated, covert file, you must control them, are usually members of a particular drug or criminal subculture. |
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Term
| Factors of informant reliability |
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Definition
Truthful
Been truthful in the past
eidence is available to cooroborate what the informant reported.
Other work for other LEA to establish informat information as true, reliable and correct. |
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Definition
| something that causes a person to act |
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Term
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Definition
| Unselfish regard for, or devotion to, the welfare of others. |
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Term
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Definition
| public awareness and concern for crime and its impact on society. |
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Term
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Definition
Works for payment and is one o the most common motives or cooperation.
Concern he may try to manipulate the system to maximize compensation.
Corroborate before taking action. |
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Term
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Definition
Fear or concern of danger of harm
Afraid of LEO
Afraid of Jail
Afraid of criminals or associates. |
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Term
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Definition
desire for retaliation, seeks vengence against those who betray some trust or violated loyalty.
Will attempt to use LE to inflict punishment
Instant gratification
Prone to exaggeration
LEO obtain as much info as possible on first contact, they may have a change of heart. |
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Term
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Definition
Provide infor as an expression of appreciation to LEO who has shown interest in them, helped them or treated them kindly.
Can become very attached. |
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Term
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Definition
Unusual advantage
eliminate competition
Nature and methods of operation for Law Enforcement Agency
Provide misinformation to distract LEO
Direct focus of investigation |
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Definition
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
| Reason the informant provides the officer as to why they wish to provide info to law enforcement |
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Term
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Definition
Why they actual want to help LEO.
Motive can change and LEO needs to evaluate continually. |
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Term
| Ethical issues with informants |
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Definition
LEO allows informant to involve the oficer in unethical conduct or criminal acts.
Leo using informant to carry out the officers criminal plan.
Intimate and personal relationship.
Fails to respect civil and constitutional rights fo informant |
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Term
| Admin control of informants |
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Definition
Agency policy-well written consistant policy
Background check
Extensive first interview
Documentation
Liability/Waiver form
Active informant file
Control Informant |
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Term
| What is the role of intelligence in conducting criminal investigations |
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Definition
Proactive
Tactical
Operational
Strategic
Interprestation
Timely distribution. |
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Term
| Purpose for the sue of roadblocks |
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Definition
| controlling or terminating a targeted vehicles movement on a selected roadway. |
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