Utah SFO Final
Forensic Science (2 types) Considered Circumstantial Evidence - -Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint,
Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks
-Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid
Arizona v. Gant - Police may only search a vehicle incident to arrest if: The arrestee might access
the vehicle @ the time of search, or the vehicle contains evidence of the offense he was arrested for.
6 mechanics of report writing - -Grammar & Punctuation
-No spelling errors
-Strong clear concise sentences
-Statements are objective
-Paragraphs
-Vocabulary
When should you get a written statement (4 reasons) - -Reluctant
-Key witness
-Will not be able to testify
-May change statement in court
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 - Use of force in obtaining a confession will make the confession
inadmissible in court
4 behavioral signs of addiction - Neglecting responsibilities
-Unexplained reasons for money
-Engaging in suspicious behavior
-Taking unnecessary risks
,Legal Search Items - -Weapons
-Fruits of crime
-Instrument of crime
-Contraband
-Suspects
Massiah V. US 1964 - Trickery cannot be used to obtain incriminating statements
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - When questioning or focus shifts to the subject with the purpose of
obtaining a confession; the accused must be permitted to consult with a lawyer or statements will be
inadmissible
Chambers v. Florida (1940) - Confessions will be inadmissible when intimidation or coercion are
employed through brutality, deprivation, questions above IQ and age of suspect
1983 Action - Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did things wrong
Court of Appeals Cases - Appeals from District and Juvenile Courts,
Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final
Flammable and Combustible - Flammable: Below 141 Degrees
Combustible: Above 141 Degrees
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) - Miranda is not required just because questioning takes place in a
police station. Some freedom must be restricted
Graham v. Connor (1989) - Objective reasonableness standard for when an officer can legally use
force on a subject and how much force can be used
,Placards on things that move (trucks) - -Blue: Do Not use water
-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
Liquor - A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at least .5% of alcohol
Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) - -Cardiovascular Endurance
-Muscular Strength
-Flexibility
-Muscular Endurance
-Anaerobic Power
-Body Composition
5th Amendment - The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
What does the Constitution have precedence over - Federal and State statutes and local law and
ordinances
Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond - -Blue: Health
-Red: Flammability
-Yellow: Reactivity
-White: Special
0 is low 4 is high
How many Fusion Centers/SIAC does a state have to have? - Every state has to have 1 Fusion
Center/SIAC
, U.S. Supreme Court - the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court
system
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty (6 things) - -Physical and Mental fitness
-Professional appearance
-Ability to perform job effectively
-More self confidence
-Less likely to be attacked
-Longer life
Utah Supreme Court Cases - -Appealed 1st Degree Felony and Capital Felony cases from District
-Lawyer discipline matters
-Does NOT hear new evidence, only record
-Cases from appeals court
Non-Searches (6) - -Abandoned Property
-Canine Sniff
-Open field & Aerial view
-Plain view
-Private Citizen Search
-Inventory
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - -Capital Felony
-Agg. Murder
-Murder
-Manslaughter
-Child Abuse Homicide
-Sex Offenses on a minor (child)
-Rape
Forensic Science (2 types) Considered Circumstantial Evidence - -Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint,
Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks
-Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid
Arizona v. Gant - Police may only search a vehicle incident to arrest if: The arrestee might access
the vehicle @ the time of search, or the vehicle contains evidence of the offense he was arrested for.
6 mechanics of report writing - -Grammar & Punctuation
-No spelling errors
-Strong clear concise sentences
-Statements are objective
-Paragraphs
-Vocabulary
When should you get a written statement (4 reasons) - -Reluctant
-Key witness
-Will not be able to testify
-May change statement in court
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 - Use of force in obtaining a confession will make the confession
inadmissible in court
4 behavioral signs of addiction - Neglecting responsibilities
-Unexplained reasons for money
-Engaging in suspicious behavior
-Taking unnecessary risks
,Legal Search Items - -Weapons
-Fruits of crime
-Instrument of crime
-Contraband
-Suspects
Massiah V. US 1964 - Trickery cannot be used to obtain incriminating statements
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - When questioning or focus shifts to the subject with the purpose of
obtaining a confession; the accused must be permitted to consult with a lawyer or statements will be
inadmissible
Chambers v. Florida (1940) - Confessions will be inadmissible when intimidation or coercion are
employed through brutality, deprivation, questions above IQ and age of suspect
1983 Action - Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did things wrong
Court of Appeals Cases - Appeals from District and Juvenile Courts,
Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final
Flammable and Combustible - Flammable: Below 141 Degrees
Combustible: Above 141 Degrees
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) - Miranda is not required just because questioning takes place in a
police station. Some freedom must be restricted
Graham v. Connor (1989) - Objective reasonableness standard for when an officer can legally use
force on a subject and how much force can be used
,Placards on things that move (trucks) - -Blue: Do Not use water
-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
Liquor - A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at least .5% of alcohol
Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) - -Cardiovascular Endurance
-Muscular Strength
-Flexibility
-Muscular Endurance
-Anaerobic Power
-Body Composition
5th Amendment - The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
What does the Constitution have precedence over - Federal and State statutes and local law and
ordinances
Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond - -Blue: Health
-Red: Flammability
-Yellow: Reactivity
-White: Special
0 is low 4 is high
How many Fusion Centers/SIAC does a state have to have? - Every state has to have 1 Fusion
Center/SIAC
, U.S. Supreme Court - the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court
system
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty (6 things) - -Physical and Mental fitness
-Professional appearance
-Ability to perform job effectively
-More self confidence
-Less likely to be attacked
-Longer life
Utah Supreme Court Cases - -Appealed 1st Degree Felony and Capital Felony cases from District
-Lawyer discipline matters
-Does NOT hear new evidence, only record
-Cases from appeals court
Non-Searches (6) - -Abandoned Property
-Canine Sniff
-Open field & Aerial view
-Plain view
-Private Citizen Search
-Inventory
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - -Capital Felony
-Agg. Murder
-Murder
-Manslaughter
-Child Abuse Homicide
-Sex Offenses on a minor (child)
-Rape
