Unit 2
Unit 1-7, report writing
Unit 3-9
Unit 2-3
Unit 3-8
100
a. Division (A) (1) Purposely… (2) With prior calculation and design… (a) Cause the death of another or (b) The unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy b. Division (B) (1) Purposely… (2) Cause the death of another or the unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy… (3) While committing or attempting to commit or fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit any of the following… (a) Kidnapping (b) Rape (c) Aggravated Arson (d) Arson (e) Aggravated Robbery (f) Robbery (g) Aggravated Burglary (h) Burglary (i) Trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present (j) Terrorism
What is Aggravated Murder?
100
1. Preservation of knowledge in written form 2. Foundation of the formal written report 3. Aids in further investigation 4. Evidence in court 5. Documentation of the officer’s efforts in the field
What are the 5 uses of field notes?
100
Desire, victim, and opportunity.
What three factors are necessary for the comission of a crime?
100
To establish rights relating to arrests, searches, and seizures of persons.
What is the purpose of the fourth amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America?
100
a. Physical injuries including death and disfigurement b. Financial loss leading to economic hardship c. Emotional trauma and reactions (e.g., anxiety, guilt, sleep disturbance, shock, denial, depression, loss of trust, relationship problems) d. Injustice – believing the system has “let them down” or doesn’t really care e. Indignities – having to repeat sordid details, possibly several times and in public f. Isolation – lack of follow-up and keeping victim informed of case investigation and prosecution progress
What are the types of injuries a victim may suffer?
200
a. Division (A) OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING COMMISSION PEACE OFFICER BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUM Page 14 of 35 Homicide, Assault & Menacing, 2-2A Effective Date: 2013/07/01 (1) Knowingly… (2) Cause another’s death or the unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy… (3) While under the influence of sudden passion or fit of rage… (4) Brought on by serious provocation occasioned by the victim… (5) Reasonably sufficient to incite the person… (6) To use deadly force b. Division (B) (1) With a sexual motivation
What is Voluntary manslaughter?
200
1. Complete information on victims, witnesses, and suspects involved 2. Date and time of offense or incident being reported 3. Location of occurrence 4. Type of place where offense or incident took place 5. Details of offense or incident being reported 6. Disposition of evidence, property, and subjects 7. Other important information 8. Corresponding report number
What are EIGHT (8) TYPES OF INFORMATION TO BE RECORDED IN FIELD NOTES?
200
A pattern of attitudes and behaviors directed both at reducing the threat of crime and enhancing the sense of safety and security
What is the definition of crime prevention?
200
When, in view of all of the circumstances surrounding the incident, a reasonable person would believe that he/she was not free to leave.
When is a person considered to be seized?
200
a. Safety – the need to feel safe b. Healing – the need to express their emotions c. Justice – the need to know “what comes next” d. Restitution – the need to pay for financial losses or bills
What are COMMON NEEDS MOST VICTIMS HAVE AFTER A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED?
300
a. Recklessly… b. Cause the death of another or the unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy
What is reckless homicide?
300
1. Head notebook page with day and time of shift 2. Do not place information from one (1) incident on the same page with information from another 3. Write or print neatly so that you can read and understand your notes later 4. Record all information in ink 5. Let victims and witness talk through the event before you start recording notes 6. Ask clarifying follow-up questions 7. Be as complete as possible 8. Consider the use of electronic data device or template 9. Do not record personal information in your notebook
What are NINE (9) GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN TAKING FIELD NOTES?
300
(1) Know your surroundings – 360° (2) Lock your doors and windows (3) Don’t leave your valuables in the vehicle (if you must, use the trunk) (4) Know your neighbors and be sure they know you (5) Don’t talk to strangers (6) Walk with confidence and be ready (7) Don’t flash cash (8) Take a friend (9) Walk in well-lit areas (10) Practice random irregularity
What are the ten guidelines to enhancing personal safety?
300
When the facts and circumstances within the officer’s knowledge and of which he/she has reasonably trustworthy information sufficient to warrant a person to believe that an offense has been, or is being, committed by the person to be arrested
When does probable cause exist?
300
1. Article I, Section 10a of the Constitution of Ohio 2. R.C. Chapter 2930
What are the SOURCES OF VICTIMS’ RIGHTS IN OHIO?
400
a. Division (A) (1) Knowingly… (2) Cause serious physical harm to another or another’s unborn or (3) Cause or attempt to cause physical harm to another or another’s unborn by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance b. Division (B) (1) With knowledge that they have tested positive as a carrier of a virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome… (2) Knowingly… (a) Engage in sexual conduct with another person without disclosing that knowledge to the other person prior to engaging in the sexual conduct or (b) Engage in sexual conduct with a person whom the offender knows or has reasonable cause to believe lacks the mental capacity to appreciate the significance of the knowledge that the offender has tested positive as a carrier of a virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or (c) Engage in sexual conduct with a person under 18 years of age who is not the spouse of the offender
What is felonious assault?
400
1. Who 2. What 3. When 4. Where 5. Why 6. How
What are the six essential questions to be answered in a report?
400
1) Deny 2) Delay 3) Detect 4) Deter
What are the four D's of crime prevention?
400
(1) Officers are required to articulate a reasonable belief that the suspect is armed AND (2) The suspect poses a threat to them
What are the requirements which must be established before a Terry Pat Down/Frisk?
400
(1) An explanation of the victim’s rights under R.C. Chapter 2930 (2) Information about medical, counseling, housing, emergency, and any other services that are available to a victim (3) Information about the Ohio Victim Compensation Program (4) Information about protection that is available to the victim, including protective orders issued by a court b. The Attorney General’s Office produces a brochure called Picking Up the Pieces which includes most of the statutorily required information
AFTER A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S INITIAL CONTACT WITH A VICTIM OF A CRIME, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR INVESTIGATING THE CRIME PROMPTLY SHALL GIVE THE VICTIM, IN WRITING, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
500
a. Knowingly… b. Cause another to believe… c. Offender will cause serious physical harm to the person or property of the other person, the other person’s unborn, or a member of the other person’s immediate family
What is aggravated menacing?
500
1. Complete 2. Concise 3. Clear 4. Correct
What four requirements of a well written report?
500
(1) Identify security risks (2) Define the precautionary measures and protection needed (3) Make recommendations
What are the three goals of a security survey?
500
While an officer may not search for objects other than weapons on a Terry stop, if the officer feels an object that he/she immediately recognizes as contraband, it may be seized even if he/she knows it is not a weapon
What is the definition of the Plain Feel Doctrine?
500
The reasonableness requirement of the Fourth Amendment
What is THE PRINCIPLE BY WHICH A USE OF FORCE CASE WILL BE JUDGED?