SCCJA Pre-Academy Block 3-Prejudice and Personality, Report Writing, Interviewing, Vulnerable Adult, Officer Survival, Drug Enforcement, Crime Scene and Physical Evidence, Hazmat

SCCJA Pre-Academy Block 3-Prejudice and Personality, Report Writing, Interviewing, Vulnerable Adult, Officer Survival, Drug Enforcement, Crime Scene and Physical Evidence, Hazmat Questions & Answers 2023 indifference - Correct Answer-lack of interest, concern, or sympathy Limited perception - Correct Answer-Perceiving others through a range of limited experiences which ultimately could create stereotyping of an entire group stereotype - Correct Answer-a generalized (sometimes accurate but often overgeneralized) belief about a group of people 3 ways stereotypes change - Correct Answer-• Bookkeeping-slow adjustment as we learn and adapt to new information • Conversion-old stereotypes are thrown away, usually when there is signification contradictory evidence • Subtyping-new stereotype is created as a sub-classification of the original Hate crime - Correct Answer-criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender's bias against a race, religion, disability, ethnic origin or sexual orientation Wisconsin v. Mitchell - Correct Answer-court upheld statute providing for higher penalties if a criminal selects a victim because of their race, religion, or sexual orientation Arguments for hate crime legislation - Correct Answer-•a victim may suffer more psychological harm •victim may suffer more physical trauma •hate crimes have a wide impact •hate crimes may spark retaliation or community unrest Police response at the scene of a hate crime - Correct Answer-•secure the scene •stabilization the victim •preserve the crime scene •identify criminal evidence •1 officer interview the victim •report crime to supervisor •document thoroughly •determine if probable cause exists for arrest How to determine if a hate crime has been committed - Correct Answer-•perceptions of victim and witnesses •suspect's reflection of bias •any differences between victim and suspect •similar incidents in same or nearby location •whether victim was promoting group allegiance •whether incident was close or coincided with a significant holiday for victim •absence of other motive Reasons hate crime victims may not come forward - Correct Answer-•fear of retaliation •humiliation •lack of support •cultural or language barriers Interview techniques for victims of a hate crime - Correct Answer-•reassure them it is not their fault •try to ascertain why the victim feels this happened to them •create an open dialogue •hold neighborhood meetings to ensure community awareness Gold Personality - Correct Answer-•keeper of tradition •motivation is to belong •feel there is a right way to do everything •majority of police officers Green Personality - Correct Answer-•always questioning the status quo •motivation is a quest for power •knowledge is power •visionaries and careful planners Blue Personality - Correct Answer-•searching for meaning of life •motivation is to feel authentic •yearn for self-actualization •peacemakers and cooperative team players Orange Personality - Correct Answer-•wants to do things now •motivation is to be free •like variety and spontaneity •enjoy action and competition Baby Boomers - Correct Answer-•people born between 1946 and 1964 •work to live •motivated by people who tell them they are valued and needed Generation X - Correct Answer-•people born between 1965 and 1980 •self reliant •challenge authority •motivated by hands-off approach Generation Y (Millennials) - Correct Answer-•people both between •motivated by being surrounding with bright, creative people •change jobs frequently •value realism, confidence, and fun Who reads police reports - Correct Answer-•supervisors •investigators •attorneys •judges •backup officers •victims •civil courts •probation officers •advocates •the media Communication - Correct Answer-The exchange of information or the technique of expressing ideas effectively Report - Correct Answer-Any written or electronic communication on a departmental firm Report form - Correct Answer-A preprinted, standardized set of questions Common characteristics of a report - Correct Answer-•made at or about the time of an event and should be accurate to the best of the officer's knowledge •should also reflect what the officer heard at the time of the incident •reports serve as permanent records of events Operational reports - Correct Answer-Reports taken by individual officers in reference to crimes, incidents, arrests, and other daily activities Administrative reports - Correct Answer-Reports that affect the administration of a department When to initiate a report - Correct Answer-•whenever departmental policy prescribes •whenever police action is taken •when statutes require Elements of a good report - Correct Answer-•factual •clear •complete •concise •impartial •transition words •cardinal rule Steps to successful report writing - Correct Answer-•prewriting •organizing •revise for clarity •write in first person •proofread Objective information - Correct Answer-Verifiable facts such as a subject's address, the color of a vehicle, or the date and time of an incident; officers must ensure accuracy of their reports and never include information they have not verified Subjective facts - Correct Answer-Observations made by an officer at the scene of an incident such as suspect's demeanor, injuries of a crime victim; can convict criminals; witness credibility is key and officers can ensure this through accurate report writing field notes - Correct Answer-Personal observations recorded by the officer at the scene of an event or at the time information is first gathered Reasons for taking field notes - Correct Answer-•memory aid •key to other records •investigative aid •protection •evaluation •memorandum or official information Field Notebook - Correct Answer-•kept on the person of the officer •can be loose leaf or bound •can be entered into evidence •can be a valuable tool when used properly Report writing checklist - Correct Answer-•gather preliminary information-source of call, type of incident, location and weather condition •victim/witness/suspect statements-note what they tell you, use direct quotes •investigate the scene-describe condition of the scene, list your actions, take photographs, collect and document evidence •disposition-note particulars of arrest, note location of suspect, list recovery of any property or contraband, record any follow up activities SLED - Correct Answer-A copy of every report regarding criminal violations must be sent to what agency? Incident report - Correct Answer-Page 1 of a report, first page of any original documentation, never use more than one of this page Supplemental incident report - Correct Answer-Page 3 of a report, used for information that will not fit on page 1, such as additional victims, suspects, witnesses, stolen property, or narrative Supplementary report - Correct Answer-Page 2 of a report, used for any additional narrative space NCIC Section - Correct Answer-Part of the supplemental incident report, used to document property that, due to the nature of the offense, will be entered into NCIC Property types - Correct Answer-Groupings of items involved in an incident report based on categories defined by SLED Location/premise type - Correct Answer-Where an incident occurs; incidents involving parking lots need a secondary one of these listed in the report; motor vehicles do not count as these Types of miscellaneous report forms - Correct Answer-•vehicle tow sheets •suspect identity charts •FI cards •SLED missing person reports •Use of force reports interview - Correct Answer-A conversation with a purpose designed to obtain and evaluate information given to law enforcement officers by persons who have knowledge of the events or circumstances of a crime, accident, or other matter of police interest interrogation - Correct Answer-The process of asking questions of a person arrested or suspected of a crime Field Interview - Correct Answer-Street level encounters or contacts with individuals initiated by law enforcement officers in an effort to obtain information relating to an investigation into criminal activity, specific complaint or other matter of police interest; temporary detention based on information received from an outside source or personal knowledge of the officer; warrant check should be done Statement - Correct Answer-A single declaration or remark or an assertion; a report of facts or opinions; the act or process of stating or presenting orally or on paper People and things - Correct Answer-A police investigation involves the task of gathering and evaluating information from these 2 things Types of people interviewed - Correct Answer-•victims-as witness or otherwise, provide timeframe/timeline for crimes against people and property •witnesses-most are not dishonest but are easily susceptible to outside influences and prejudices, memory is fragile, rely on witnesses' 5 senses •suspects-usually possess the most significant information, establish probable cause for arrest, to uncover motive, one lie leads to another elderly and very young - Correct Answer-What 2 age groups will require special consideration in interviews? Detailed physical descriptions - Correct Answer-•build