Detective Test 3 Questions with Verified Correct
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Arrest Warrant Powers
Allow Police Officers to enter a premises where a suspect lives, to take him into custody, with
reason to believe he is inside. Authorizes a search where the person may be found. (Both Felony
and misdemeanor)
Arrest Warrant Requirement
Probable Cause, motive is irrelevant. Complaint is filed for the specific offense.
Criminal Summons
In lieu of warrant, a promise to appear, excluding violent or specific charges.
Ramey Warrant
Pre-Complaint Warrant. Written up as an affidavit and taken directly to the issuing
judge/Magistrate, bypassing the DA.
Ramey benefits
Burden of proof is shifted to the suspect(Defendant) to prove the warrant was inadequate rather
than the officer's PC.
Hanging Victim Procedure
Don't move; don't untie knot, do not remove suicide instrument.
Handling Crime gun
While collecting, gloves, don't insert anything in barrel, grab by the grip.
, Discomposure of submerged body
Decomposes Slower
Three types of evidence
Physical, Prima Facie (evidence "on its face" ex training, calibration, time etc.) , Circumstantial
How is evidence contaminated
1. Not properly secured
2. Wrongfully Mixed,
3. Altered from its original condition
Trace Evidence
Hair, Minerals, Feathers, Skin
Systematic Indoor Crime Scene Search
Use Quadrant / Zone Search
Terry V. Ohio
Gant V. Arizona
police may search the vehicle of its recent occupant after his arrest only if it is reasonable to
believe that the arrestee might access the vehicle at the time of the search or that the vehicle
contains evidence of the offense of the arrest
Confidential Informant Policy
Answers
Arrest Warrant Powers
Allow Police Officers to enter a premises where a suspect lives, to take him into custody, with
reason to believe he is inside. Authorizes a search where the person may be found. (Both Felony
and misdemeanor)
Arrest Warrant Requirement
Probable Cause, motive is irrelevant. Complaint is filed for the specific offense.
Criminal Summons
In lieu of warrant, a promise to appear, excluding violent or specific charges.
Ramey Warrant
Pre-Complaint Warrant. Written up as an affidavit and taken directly to the issuing
judge/Magistrate, bypassing the DA.
Ramey benefits
Burden of proof is shifted to the suspect(Defendant) to prove the warrant was inadequate rather
than the officer's PC.
Hanging Victim Procedure
Don't move; don't untie knot, do not remove suicide instrument.
Handling Crime gun
While collecting, gloves, don't insert anything in barrel, grab by the grip.
, Discomposure of submerged body
Decomposes Slower
Three types of evidence
Physical, Prima Facie (evidence "on its face" ex training, calibration, time etc.) , Circumstantial
How is evidence contaminated
1. Not properly secured
2. Wrongfully Mixed,
3. Altered from its original condition
Trace Evidence
Hair, Minerals, Feathers, Skin
Systematic Indoor Crime Scene Search
Use Quadrant / Zone Search
Terry V. Ohio
Gant V. Arizona
police may search the vehicle of its recent occupant after his arrest only if it is reasonable to
believe that the arrestee might access the vehicle at the time of the search or that the vehicle
contains evidence of the offense of the arrest
Confidential Informant Policy
