CPD Patrol Procedures & Tactical Operations Flashcards
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What must a CPD officer do before questioning a suspect who is in custody?
Answer: Advise the suspect of their Miranda rights
Miranda warnings must be given before any custodial interrogation to protect the suspect's Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
What do 'exigent circumstances' allow a CPD officer to do without a warrant?
Answer: Enter a premises to prevent imminent harm, hot pursuit, or evidence destruction
Exigent circumstances—including imminent danger to life, hot pursuit of a fleeing felon, or risk of evidence destruction—justify warrantless entry.
In CPD's use-of-force continuum, what level of force is authorized only when there is an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm?
Answer: Deadly force
Deadly force is the highest level on CPD's use-of-force continuum and is only justified when an officer or another person faces an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm.
What does CPD policy require regarding body-worn camera (BWC) activation?
Answer: Officers must activate BWCs before all law enforcement activities and citizen contacts
CPD policy mandates that officers activate their BWCs prior to all law enforcement activities and citizen contacts to ensure transparency.
When CPD officers respond to a call involving a juvenile offender in Illinois, what special consideration applies?
Answer: Juveniles have separate processing procedures and may be referred to juvenile court
Illinois law provides a separate juvenile justice system with distinct detention standards, processing procedures, and court processes for offenders under 17.
What is the primary function of a CPD field training officer (FTO)?
Answer: To evaluate and mentor probationary officers during on-the-job training after the academy
FTOs guide probationary officers through real-world patrol experience, evaluating performance and instilling professional standards following academy graduation.