CPD CPD Technology Applications 4

Question 1

A CPD officer wants to search for a person using only a physical description in CLEAR. Which search feature is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Person descriptor search using physical characteristics like height, weight, and scars/marks/tattoos

Answer

CLEAR's person descriptor search allows officers to query by physical characteristics when a name or ID is unknown.

Question 2

Under CPD's Electronic Control Weapon (ECW/Taser) policy, what must an officer do immediately after deploying a Taser in the field?

Accepted Answer

Notify a supervisor and initiate an electronic use-of-force report

Answer

Any Taser deployment requires immediate supervisor notification and a use-of-force report to maintain accountability and enable review.

Question 3

What role does the CPD's predictive analytics tool play in deployment decisions?

Accepted Answer

It analyzes historical crime data to suggest where increased patrol presence may reduce crime

Answer

Predictive analytics tools inform human decision-making by identifying high-risk times and locations based on historical patterns, not replacing officer judgment.

Question 4

An officer needs to access a locked department database from a personal device while off duty. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Access is not permitted from personal devices; only department-issued or approved secure devices may be used

Answer

CPD cybersecurity policy restricts access to sensitive databases to department-issued or department-approved secure devices to prevent data breaches.

Question 5

What does 'chain of custody' mean in the context of digital evidence collected by CPD?

Accepted Answer

A documented record of every person who accessed or handled the evidence from collection to court

Answer

Chain of custody is the documented chronological record of everyone who handled evidence, ensuring its integrity and admissibility in court.

CPD - Chicago Police Department Practice Test

CPD - Chicago Police Department Practice Test

CPD CPD Technology Applications 4