Traffic Stops
What is the most dangerous aspect of a traffic stop?
Other vehicles on the road
What doctrine allows us to search a vehicle without a warrant if probable cause exists?
Carole
This controlled substance is typically found in a fine white powder form
Cocaine
When should a crime scene log be started?
As soon as a crime scene has been established
Who is P28?
Sgt Dupres
This is the legal threshold needed to conduct a stop on a vehicle.
Reasonable Suspicion
What areas of a vehicle can be searched if probable cause exists for a stolen power tool?
Anywhere the power tool could fit
This controlled substance is typically found in a tan powder form.
Heroin
Who should be allowed into the crime scene?
Pertinent Personnel Only
What is Sgt Harris' ID number?
ID626
This should be aired to Dispatch when a vehicle does not have a license plate.
Vehicle description
Can occupants be searched if a K9 indicates on a vehicle?
If probable cause exists they are in possession
Can cell phones be seized if drugs are found inside the vehicle?
Yes, if probable cause exists evidence is present on the phone.
Suspects and Witnesses should be this prior to questioning.
Separated
What Sector does Lt. Phillips manage?
Downtown
Pennsylvania v. Mimms established an officer has the authority to do this
Remove driver
Where can you search inside a vehicle if you arrest the driver for a warrant?
Immediate areas within arm's reach.
The majority of drug transactions are initiated through this.
Electronic Communication
What kind of search can be conducted prior to a search warrant?
Protective Sweep for persons
These 3 officers are PTOs on Shift 3
Santana, Hirsch, and Smith
Are pre-textual stops constitutional?
Yes, if it is not based on ethnicity, race, gender, etc etc
Can an officer enter and unlocked vehicle if they observe a gun in plain view?
Yes, place for safekeeping
Possession of multiple baggies containing controlled substances and a digital scale are indicative of this.
Possession with the intent to distribute
What is the minimum amount of crime scenes in a rape investigation?
3 (place of crime, victim’s body, suspect’s body).
This is the amount of officers on Shift 3
13