Drugs
Which element of MPD handles drug investigations?
Narcotics and Special Investigations Division (NSID)
Why would an officer make an arrest for PWID, rather than Possession of a Controlled Substance?
-Amount of Product
-Packaging
-Other evidence related to selling (scales, currency, drug paraphernalia)
-Different types of product
How many days does the affiant have to execute a search warrant once it's signed by a Judge?
10 calendar days
How much marijuana can you possess legally in DC?
2 ounces or less
Name the principle psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
Name the two acts that all drug offenses are prosecuted under...
USCA (Uniform Controlled Substances Act) and CSA (Controlled Substances Act)
When recovering drugs related to an arrest, what agency will process and test the controlled substance?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
When recovering marijuana related to a drug arrest, what should you do differently when inventorying and processing the green leafy substance?
Nothing, we treat marijuana just like any other drug evidence
On public space or any place the public is invited
Describe how you can transfer marijuana from one person to another in DC?
-At least 21 years of age
-No exchange of goods, services or currency
-One ounce or less
When charging possession, how much of a controlled substance is required?
Any measurable amount
When recovering any kind of evidence, how do we document the evidence transfer of that property?
Chain of Custody
What times can you execute a search warrant?
0600-2100 hours
How would you confirm on a stop that someone is a medical marijuana patient?
Ask for and verify their patient registration card issued by the DoH
How many mature marijuana plants can you have inside your home?
UCSA - Distribution of Cocaine
Describe the colors associated with the following controlled substances...Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Phencyclidine and Methamphetamine
Cocaine - Pure White
Crack Cocaine - White Rocklike Substance
Heroin - Brown or Tan Powder
Phencyclidine - Amber Liquid
Methamphetamine - Cloudy or Translucent Crystals
What level of proof do we need to execute a search warrant?
Probable Cause
What's the legal age to possess marijuana in DC?
21 years old
How many marijuana plants can you possess inside of your home?
Up to six
Patrol Officers will respond to what types of narcotics calls?
Drug Complaints
When making an arrest for Driving Under the Influence, the searching officer discovers two zips of a tan powder substance in the defendant's front right pant's pocket. After a positive color reaction with a field test kit for opiates, what would the suspect ultimately be charged with?
When completing a search warrant, how would the affiant identify and organize the paragraphs in the affidavit?
When arresting an individual for a non narcotics related offense, what should you do if you discover one ounce of marijuana on their person?
Recover it as prisoner's property and place in a heat seal (PD95)
Describe the search warrant process...
1. Prepare the Arrest Affidavit
2. Have a District Detective Lieutenant or CST Lieutenant, or Captain or Above Review
3. Submit to USAO/OAG
4. Submit to Judge in Chambers
5. Once signed, execute within 10 days
6. Return to Judge next business day