Patrol and Investigation Duties Flashcards
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When writing an incident report, the narrative should be:
Answer: Clear, accurate, factual, and in chronological order
Effective reports present facts clearly, accurately, and in the order events occurred.
What is 'directed patrol'?
Answer: Patrol focused on specific problem areas or crime trends based on analysis
Directed patrol concentrates resources on identified hot spots or crime patterns.
An officer collecting a blood sample as evidence should:
Answer: Properly package, label, and document it to preserve integrity
Biological evidence must be correctly packaged, labeled, and documented to remain admissible and uncontaminated.
During a building search for a suspect, officers should generally:
Answer: Use coordinated movement, cover, and communication with a partner
Coordinated team movement with communication and cover increases safety during building searches.
What does 'modus operandi' (MO) refer to in investigations?
Answer: The characteristic method an offender uses to commit crimes
Modus operandi is the distinctive pattern or method an offender repeatedly uses, which can link cases.
When an officer detains someone for a brief investigative stop, the detention must be:
Answer: Limited in scope and duration to what is reasonably necessary
An investigative detention must be reasonably brief and limited to confirming or dispelling the officer's suspicion.
Why is it important for patrol officers to know their assigned beat well?
Answer: Familiarity helps them notice anomalies and respond efficiently
Knowing the beat helps officers recognize what is out of place and navigate quickly during emergencies.