Special Function Officer - Certification
Study Guide
What is the level of proof required in civil liability cases?
Law 1050.102/Liability of Peace Officers Correct Ans - Preponderance
of Evidence - (More likely than not.)
(4) reasons for taking effective field notes and identify the various uses of field
notes as an investigative aid.
(CORE 1010.101 - Purpose and Use of Field Notes) Correct Ans - 1.
Contain information not detailed in a report.
2. Provide a basis for building a report.
3. Field notes can be subpoenaed into court.
4. Must be legible and organized.
(6) key components of field notes.
Test Question: (CORE 1010.102 - Components of Field Notes) Correct Ans
- 1. Names of Victims, Suspects, and Witnesses
2. Names of Officers and those that assist
3. Important Dates and Times
4. Locations
5. Circumstances of the Crime or Incident
6. Additional Information as necessary
(Define) - Investigative Report
(CORE 1010.103 - Purpose of Investigative Reports) Correct Ans - A
report prepared by a peace officer used to record in detail the officer's
observations and actions as they relate to a specific event or incident.
(6) uses for an investigative report.
(CORE 1010.104 - Use of Investigative Reports) Correct Ans - 1.
Record facts into permanent record.
,2. Provide investigative leads.
3. Provide a source for officer evaluation.
4. Assist officers prior to, or during court appearances.
5. Provide statistical data.
6. Serve as reference material.
(6) primary questions to be answered in an investigative report.
(CORE 1010.105 - Components of Investigative Reports) Correct Ans -
1. Who
2. What
3. When
4. Where
5. How
6. Why
(6) elements required for producing effective investigative reports to be used
in the judicial process.
(CORE 1010.106 - Investigative Report Format) Correct Ans - 1.
Proper use of grammar and punctuation.
2. Should be free of spelling errors.
3. Strong, clear and concise sentences, in "first person."
4. Statements are objective and avoid conclusions.
5. Appropriate use of paragraphs.
6. Proper word selection to clearly convey information to the reader and avoid
words that sound alike, but have different meanings.
Brady -v- Maryland
(CORE 1010.108 - Consequences for Officer Untruthfulness) Correct Ans -
Information was withheld from the criminal defendant. (Tom Brady lied about
the footballs.)
Haney -v- City of Los Angeles
(CORE 1010.108 - Consequences for Officer Untruthfulness) Correct Ans -
Officer reports contained false information and the effect of future credibility
when testifying under oath. (False Daily Logs)
,Giglio -v- United States
(CORE 1010.108 - Consequences for Officer Untruthfulness) Correct Ans -
The Supreme Court extended the obligation to share exculpatory information
with the defendant to include information concerning the "credibility of
government witnesses."
(Define) - CYMBALS
(CORE 1020.101 - Communication Center Protocols) Correct Ans - C=
Color
Y = Year
M = Make / Model
B = Body Style
A = All other identifying marks
L = License
S = State
(Define) - Code "Utah" Protocol
(CORE 1020.101 - Communication Center Protocols) Correct Ans - An
alert code indicating that an officer has been taken hostage.
List the information required to check queries from a computer terminal in
the patrol vehicle or from dispatch via Utah Criminal Justice Information
System - (UCJIS).
Test Question: (CORE 1020.104 - Information and Records Check) Correct
Ans - Driver License Record:
-- Name with middle initial
-- DOB
Motor Vehicle and Registered Owner Information:
-- License Plate Number
-- State or Providence issuing Plate or
-- VIN
NCIC & Statewide Warrants:
-- Name
-- DOB
, -- State Driver License Number
-- SSN
What is the level of proof required in criminal liability cases? Correct Ans
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - (Firmly convinced.)
What is the PIO's responsibility?
Test Question: (CORE 1030.102 - Orientation to Media Outlets) Correct
Ans - Provide accurate and timely information to the media and public.
The media provides information to the public through the following mediums:
Test Question: (CORE 1030.102 - Orientation to Media Outlets) Correct
Ans - - Print
- Radio
- Television
- Internet
List situations the law enforcement agencies can rely on the media to relay
information to the public.
Test Question: (CORE 1030.103 - Law Enforcement and Media Relationship)
Correct Ans - - Amber Alerts
- Criminal Trends
What information is available for public release and what information is
confidential during an ongoing investigation?
Test Question: (CORE 1030.104 - Public Information Law) Correct Ans -
CAN BE RELEASED:
- Personal Information
-- Adult = name, age, sex, and city of residence.
-- Juvenile = age, sex, and city of residence.
- General Information
-- Type and Location of Crime
-- Extent of Injuries or Property Damage
SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED:
- Juvenile's Name
Study Guide
What is the level of proof required in civil liability cases?
Law 1050.102/Liability of Peace Officers Correct Ans - Preponderance
of Evidence - (More likely than not.)
(4) reasons for taking effective field notes and identify the various uses of field
notes as an investigative aid.
(CORE 1010.101 - Purpose and Use of Field Notes) Correct Ans - 1.
Contain information not detailed in a report.
2. Provide a basis for building a report.
3. Field notes can be subpoenaed into court.
4. Must be legible and organized.
(6) key components of field notes.
Test Question: (CORE 1010.102 - Components of Field Notes) Correct Ans
- 1. Names of Victims, Suspects, and Witnesses
2. Names of Officers and those that assist
3. Important Dates and Times
4. Locations
5. Circumstances of the Crime or Incident
6. Additional Information as necessary
(Define) - Investigative Report
(CORE 1010.103 - Purpose of Investigative Reports) Correct Ans - A
report prepared by a peace officer used to record in detail the officer's
observations and actions as they relate to a specific event or incident.
(6) uses for an investigative report.
(CORE 1010.104 - Use of Investigative Reports) Correct Ans - 1.
Record facts into permanent record.
,2. Provide investigative leads.
3. Provide a source for officer evaluation.
4. Assist officers prior to, or during court appearances.
5. Provide statistical data.
6. Serve as reference material.
(6) primary questions to be answered in an investigative report.
(CORE 1010.105 - Components of Investigative Reports) Correct Ans -
1. Who
2. What
3. When
4. Where
5. How
6. Why
(6) elements required for producing effective investigative reports to be used
in the judicial process.
(CORE 1010.106 - Investigative Report Format) Correct Ans - 1.
Proper use of grammar and punctuation.
2. Should be free of spelling errors.
3. Strong, clear and concise sentences, in "first person."
4. Statements are objective and avoid conclusions.
5. Appropriate use of paragraphs.
6. Proper word selection to clearly convey information to the reader and avoid
words that sound alike, but have different meanings.
Brady -v- Maryland
(CORE 1010.108 - Consequences for Officer Untruthfulness) Correct Ans -
Information was withheld from the criminal defendant. (Tom Brady lied about
the footballs.)
Haney -v- City of Los Angeles
(CORE 1010.108 - Consequences for Officer Untruthfulness) Correct Ans -
Officer reports contained false information and the effect of future credibility
when testifying under oath. (False Daily Logs)
,Giglio -v- United States
(CORE 1010.108 - Consequences for Officer Untruthfulness) Correct Ans -
The Supreme Court extended the obligation to share exculpatory information
with the defendant to include information concerning the "credibility of
government witnesses."
(Define) - CYMBALS
(CORE 1020.101 - Communication Center Protocols) Correct Ans - C=
Color
Y = Year
M = Make / Model
B = Body Style
A = All other identifying marks
L = License
S = State
(Define) - Code "Utah" Protocol
(CORE 1020.101 - Communication Center Protocols) Correct Ans - An
alert code indicating that an officer has been taken hostage.
List the information required to check queries from a computer terminal in
the patrol vehicle or from dispatch via Utah Criminal Justice Information
System - (UCJIS).
Test Question: (CORE 1020.104 - Information and Records Check) Correct
Ans - Driver License Record:
-- Name with middle initial
-- DOB
Motor Vehicle and Registered Owner Information:
-- License Plate Number
-- State or Providence issuing Plate or
-- VIN
NCIC & Statewide Warrants:
-- Name
-- DOB
, -- State Driver License Number
-- SSN
What is the level of proof required in criminal liability cases? Correct Ans
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - (Firmly convinced.)
What is the PIO's responsibility?
Test Question: (CORE 1030.102 - Orientation to Media Outlets) Correct
Ans - Provide accurate and timely information to the media and public.
The media provides information to the public through the following mediums:
Test Question: (CORE 1030.102 - Orientation to Media Outlets) Correct
Ans - - Print
- Radio
- Television
- Internet
List situations the law enforcement agencies can rely on the media to relay
information to the public.
Test Question: (CORE 1030.103 - Law Enforcement and Media Relationship)
Correct Ans - - Amber Alerts
- Criminal Trends
What information is available for public release and what information is
confidential during an ongoing investigation?
Test Question: (CORE 1030.104 - Public Information Law) Correct Ans -
CAN BE RELEASED:
- Personal Information
-- Adult = name, age, sex, and city of residence.
-- Juvenile = age, sex, and city of residence.
- General Information
-- Type and Location of Crime
-- Extent of Injuries or Property Damage
SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED:
- Juvenile's Name
