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DATE: January 3rd, 2000
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Canine Rectification
11/28-12/3
Omaha
Gist and Gallo
Recertification training for canine handler and canine.
Maintained narcotics certification.
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Was a refresher and update.
Remington 870 Armorers school
12/1-3/99
ILEA
Nixon
Training in the upkeep, maintenance and repair of the Remington 870 shotgun. The
Remington 870 is the shotgun currently deployed by the patrol division of the Police
Department.
HGN instructor ILEA
12/6/99
ILEA
Lippold
Officer Lippold assisted in the instruction of Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus training at
ILEA for a basic recruit school.
Explosive Devices for Patrol Officers
12/06/99
Des Moines, Camp Dodge
Lippold, Fortmann
Training in the basic recognition of explosive devices. This training was geared towards
the first responding unit.
Freedom of Information Act
12/6-7/99
MTTU IV
Sgt. Campbell and Lord
Training in different aspects and requirements under the Freedom of Information act.
SRT Range
12/6-7/99
Washington County Range
17 SRT members monthly firearms training and qualifications. Training in different
techniques by firearm instructors. Maintenance of equipment.
SRT Scenario Training
12/21/99
17 SRT
ICPD/Shaffer Hall
Actual call out of SRT for hostage/barricade situation at Shaffer Hall. Joint training with
DPS and Iowa State Patrol tactical team. Continuation in the afternoon with team
movement in large areas/buildings.
Computer Training
Ongoing throughout the month
Records, communications, supervisors, officers
Various training segments relating to the new computer and communications system.
Squad Meeting Training
Weekly
ICPD
All members
WT #s 00-14,27,15,13
Copy: City Manager
Captain Widmer
PCRB
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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TRAINING BULLETIN 99-57
Dec. 6th, 1999
Commanders (Pass on to all officers)
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Watch Training
This weeks watch training, 00-14 was developed by officers Shaffer and Fjelstad
in consultation with the Johnson County Attorney's Office. It deals with Domestic
Disputes and enforcement of foreign (non -Iowa) no contact orders.
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Watch Training 00-14
Domestic Dispute
Scenario - You respond to a domestic dispute. Upon your arrival the parties are
separated. The stories are consistent with each other and there are no visible injuries or
complaint of pain by either party. Both parties allege that there was no physical contact
between them. Upon further investigation you discover that a no contact order is in effect
from another state. Both parties agree that the subject in violation was there at the request
of the "protected" and the "protected" party does not wish to pursue anything.
Critical Issues - Are domestic abuse orders from other states enforceable in Iowa?
Yes, chapter 236.19 is as follows:
236.19 Foreign protective orders —registration ---enforcement.
1. As used in this section, "foreign protective order" means a protective order entered in
a state other than Iowa which would be an order or court -approved consent agreement
entered under this chapter, a temporary or permanent protective order or order to vacate
the homestead under chapter 598, or an order that establishes conditions of release or is a
protective order or sentencing order in a criminal prosecution arising from a domestic
abuse assault if it had been entered in Iowa.
2. A copy of a foreign protective order authenticated in accordance with the statutes of
this state may be filed with the clerk of the district court of the county in which the
person in whose favor the order was entered resides. The clerk shall provide copies of
the order as required by section 236.5.
3. A foreign protective order so filed has the same effect and shall be enforced in the
same manner as a protective order issued in this state.
When a foreign protective order is in effect the officer should follow the mandates
contained in the order. I.e. if the order indicates a mandatory arrest, the officer should
take the violator in to custody.
May both parties be charged with violation of the no -contact order?
While the potential exists that both parties may be charged with a violation, prior to the
filing of charges on the "protected" party the officer should consult with tlnJohnsdl
County Attorney's office. S
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18 U.S.C. Section 2262 makes it a federal crime "to cross state lines or entt r,ok leave f'
Indian country and violate a qualifying Protection Order." f-t -� �i
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department's Domestic Abuse Investigator, Johnson County Arty, and a watchtiupervi; qr.
Discussion -
What steps should the officer take? In this type of situation the officer should first
contact the JCSO to see if a copy of the order is on file in Johnson County. (If the
protected party resides in another Iowa county, that county's SO should be contacted for a
possible copy of the order.) If the order is not on file with the respective SO, the officer
should request that the foreign agency holding the original no -contact order fax the order
to the officer. The officer should verify the content and mandate(s) of the order. If the
originating agency can not provide documentation of the existence of the order the officer
should take the steps necessary to ensure the safety of the parties involved. In this case
the officers may wish to advise the parties that the potential exists that both parties could
be charged with violation of the no -contact order once verification arrives. The officer
should document the steps taken on the required forms and forward a copy of all
information to the department's Domestic Abuse Investigator. The victim should be
advised to contact the clerk of court in the county where he/she resides for the filing of
the foreign protective order.
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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TRAINING BULLETIN 99-58
Dec 13th, 1999
Commanders (Pass on to all officers)
k.hurd
Watch Training
This week's watch training, 00-27 covers the use and checking of the
departmental gas mask and "riot" helmet. Officers' Nixon and Steva will instruct
officers in putting on and checking the mask for proper fit. After the mask is on,
officers need to put on their "riot" helmet and ensure that the helmet will fit over
the mask. If there is a problem in the fit of the mask make arrangements for the
officer to get with officer Nixon or Steva in the NEAR future for a proper fitting.
Forward any problems with the helmets to Captain Harney. (need to specify the
helmet and problem)
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Cc: Chief Winkelhake
Capt. Hamey
Capt Widmer
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Watch Training 00-27
Gas Mask Procedure
Scenario - A disturbance at the plaza escalates to a point where a decision is made to
clear the plaza. The initial attempt is unsuccessful. A determination is made that gas
should be deployed.
Critical Issues - Do you know how to correctly put on your gas mask and helmet? Has
your mask been pre -fitted? What do you need to do to test your mask? Will your helmet
fit over your mask? Once gas is deployed how long do you need to leave your mask on?
What are the decontamination procedures that you need to follow upon the completion of
your assignment?
Discussion -
You should have a gas mask assigned to you. This mask should be pre -fitted. If you
have not been fitted or unsure if you have been fitted contact a watch supervisor so
arrangements can be made to see that you are fitted.
Officers must remember that once you put on your mask that your vision and hearing will
be restricted. You need to concentrate on your squad leader to ensure you know the
commands.
Once gas has been deployed officers should not remove their mask until directed by their
squad leader.
Upon the completion of an assignment in which gas has been deployed, officers will be
directed to a decontamination area. At this time clothing, equipment and personnel peed
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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TRAINING BULLETIN 99-59
Dec 20th, 1999
Commanders (Pass on to all officers)
k.hurd
Watch Training
This week's watch training, 00-15 deals with the use of OC and it's place in the
Use of Force continuum. It also covers the application and post exposure
considerations involved in the use of OC. Please discuss the appropriateness of
other options i.e. striking instruments in the provided scenario.
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Cc: Chief Winkelhake
Capt. Hamey
Capt. Widmer
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Watch Training 00-15
OC
Scenario - You and another officer are in the plaza when you respond to a fight in a bar.
Just outside the entrance you observe a subject struggling with the door crew and the
subject breaks free. He sees the officers he steps back, crosses his arms, stares at the
officers and refuses to provide any information. After hearing from witnesses a decision
is made to arrest the subject. He refuses to comply with verbal commands. As your
partner reaches forward to place hands on the subject, he steps back, jaws clench, eyes
narrow and he raises his fists. You decide to apply OC to the subject.
Critical Issues -
What range (distance) should be maintained when applying OC? (3-12 ft)
How long in duration? (.5 to 1 second)
How long until the OC takes effect? (Varies with target, conditions, application - several
second minimum)
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Discussion -
When would it have been appropriate to draw your OC?
In this scenario it would have been appropriate to have it out no later than at the time the
decision was made to arrest the person. In the above scenario the officer could have
reasonably drawn his OC after the initial refusal by the subject to cooperate in the
process. He had already been involved in a physical altercation and was refusing to
cooperate in the investigation.
While the application at the time indicated above was appropriate, would the officer have
been justified in applying the OC prior to that time, i.e. after he was advised that he was
under arrest and refused with verbal commands.
During and after the application of OC the subject should be given loud commands.
After exposure and the subject is controlled, officers should follow
decontamination/medical procedures. This includes flushing the suspect's eyes with
water. (Supervisors have a spray bottle which can be used to accomplish this.) Once the
initial flushing has occurred the officer should transport the subject to University Hospital
for treatment prior to taking the subject to the Johnson County jail.
When OC is used on a subject, a watch supervisor should be notified as soon as practical
of the use.
After the incident the officer is required to complete a Use of Force Report setting forth
the circumstances surrounding the use of the OC. In this instance the officer should
include the information relating to the actions and facial expressions of the subject. The
names of the witnesses present should also be documented.
OC is placed at level 3 in the USE OF FORCE continuum. That is, the subject is actively
resistive. The use of impact weapons is a level 4 in the USE OF FORCE continuum.
This level requires that the officer be able to articulate that the subject is assaultive in
nature.
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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TRAINING BULLETIN 99-60
Dec 27th, 1999
Commanders (Pass on to all officers)
k.hurd
Watch Training
This week's watch training, 00-13 covers the steps/procedures used in felony
prone cuffing. This is intended to be a "hands on" session with an officer
demonstrating and verbalizing the steps taken as they go along. Officer Mebus
has written out the steps.
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Cc: Chief Winkelhake
Capt. Hamey
Capt. Widmer
Watch Training 00-13
Felony Prone Cuffing Procedures
Scenario - Supervisor pick an officer (other than a DT instructor) to demonstrate cuffing
techniques for a felony suspect. The "suspect' officer shall be instructed to comply with
the directions of the cuffing officer. For this demonstration, assume there is a cover
officer to the weak side of the cuffing officer. The demonstrating officer should
verbalize the commands to the suspect and also explain the process as he/she goes
through the steps. WEAPONS ARE TO REMAIN HOLSTERED
Critical Issues
A. From a position of cover the officer should perform the initial visual search of the
subject. This is done by giving verbal instructions to the suspect.
L Extend your arms to the side, fingers spread -quick look
2. Lift your arms higher (between 45 and 90 degrees)
3. Sand on your tip toes
4. Turn in a circle - slowly
a. officer looking for "bulges" in clothing
b. with arms raised - officer can see waistband of pants and lower portion of
suspect forearms
c. with suspect on tip -toes officer and see definition of lower leg and bulges
around ankles.
5. Before telling suspect to stop turning - make sure suspect is facing AWAY from
officers.
B. Standing to Kneeling
1. As part of putting a suspect prone, lead with instructions to kneelipositibii,
while he/she is still on toes with arms extended have subject <? `_
a. Stand flat-footed, keep arms extended straight out. --'
b. Slowly lower yourself down on your left knee.
c. Slowly lower yourself down on your right knee. (keeping arms extend
C. Kneeling Prone
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1.Verbal instructions - clear specific and slow (dont go faster than suspect c�C�move)n,
a. place back of your left hand on the ground (fingers pointed to the ins4e, palr*J
up)
b. Place the back of your right hand on the ground (same as above)
c. Slowly walk on your knees, backwards until your belly is on the ground.
d. Extend your arms straight out, palms up, thumbs toward your feet
e. Spread your legs - wide
f. Turn your head - right/left (so he/she is facing away from cuffing officer)
g. Lift you hands off the ground
D. Officer Movement to Cuffing
1. As cuffing officer leaves cover - maintain point of aim to center mass of suspect.
BE AWARE as cuffing officer moves the cover officer may be required to shift to
avoid potential line of fire problems
2. Cuffing officer approach from 45-degree angle on blind side of suspect.
3. With 3-4 feet of suspect cuffing officer holster and snap weapon.
4. Cuffing officer should stop with weak side foot between waist and lower ribs of
suspect and between 12-18 inches away.
5. Strong side foot placed approx. shoulder width away from weak side foot at slight
outward angle from suspect (near suspect's hand)
6. While maintaining good balance, bend at the waist and bend knees while reaching
with weak hand (palm up) under suspects hand. Wrap fingers around the "knife
edge" of suspect's hand and close fingers while placing thumb in web of suspects
hand (between suspect thumb and I" finger) and grasp.
7. After making tight grasp, pull suspect arm towards your mid -section. As you pull
the arm out of the way, re -position you strong side foot near suspect's head/neck
area.
8. After arm is moved and foot positioned, bend knees bringing suspect's arm
between you legs. Bend knees to one of two positions:
a. 100% of weight on feet, shins touching suspect.
b. 60-70% of weight on feet 20-40% on suspect with weak side knee center mass
of suspect's back and strong side knee on top of suspects shoulders/lower neck
area. (if #2 is selected officer must ensure strong balanced position to prevent
suspect from rolling away from officer, if balance is not maintained the
subject can topple the officer)
9. Once strong balance position is attained release grip of suspect's hand.
10. Loud clear and simple commands to suspect:
a. bring your left arm back
11. Take control of arm with weak side hand with "handshake" grip
12. Remove cuffs from belt
13. Place Cuffs on suspects wrist
14. Adjust hold of suspect's arm between your legs to allow elbow to bend. As you
move control hand/wrist with your strong hand
15. Bring suspect wrist to center of suspect's back while maintaining a
strong/balanced position.
16. Cuff suspects wrist.
17. Double lock cuffs
18. Execute quadrant search of suspect before moving
19. Technique for getting suspect to feet
Discussion
Critic of demonstration by observers.
Considerations for use of felony prone technique.
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Child Abuse Investigations
Patrol Officers' Response
By Investigator Deb Protaskey
I. Introduction
This article is the second of a three-part series
pertaining to the patrol function in cases of adult
sexual abuse, child abuse, and child sexual abuse.
This article will review in outline format, basic
expectations of patrol officers responding to calls
where child abuse has occurred. For ease of
reading, "child abuse" will be the terminology used
in this article, however, the code sections pertaining
to maltreatment of children other than sex offenses
are found under the headings Nonsupport and
Child Endangerment in IA Code sections 726.5
and 726.6.
U. Background
While some calls for service will directly cite child
abuse as the offense being reported, more often, a
call will be of some other type and the issues of
child safety and welfare will become evident after
some investigation. Any time you see conditions
existing or actions having been taken that put a
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 Child Abuse Investigations
I Eyewitness Identification
4 CALEA update
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Eyewitness Ideniffic4ion
Part two
Lineups
Adapted from National Institute of Justice publication,
Eyewitness Evidence A Guide for Law Enforcement
As covered in the November bulletin, new technology
has placed additional scrutiny on the use of
eyewitnesses in criminal prosecution. The
identification of suspects must be done under
circumstances, which do not unduly prejudice or
influence the witness against the suspect. In order to
elicit the most accurate information the National
Institute of Justice has "acknowledged that research
has shown that witness' memory of an event can be
fragile and the amount and accuracy of the information
obtained from a witness depends in part on the method
of questioning." The National Institute of Justice has
developed the following procedures that officer should
consider when setting up and using a photo lineup.
Lineup procedures:
As covered in the November Training Bulletin, we often
make use of "show up" type identification when a
suspect is located in close proximity and time to the
event. However, there are oftentimes when a suspect
is not immediately identified, or the witnesses have left
the scene or the witness is injured and unable to
participate in a "show up" identification. In these
instances officers often time use a lineup. Since we
seldom use a physical lineup, this section deals with
the development and use of photo lineups. When
using a lineup there are four main components;
composing the lineup, instructions to the witness, the
identification, and recording of the lineup.
When composing a photo lineup, officers must
compose the lineup in such a manner that the suspect
does not unduly stand out. Fair composition allows the
witness to provide a more accurate identification or
non -identification. In order to create a fontcomp° itioe 3
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child's physical, mental, or emotional health or
safety at risk, the elements of an endangerment
charge should be examined. By state code, a
parent, guardian, or custodian of any "child" (under
the age of 14) or "minor" (under 18) with a mental
or physical disability, must not:
• "Knowingly act in a manner that creates a
substantial risk to a child or minor's physical,
mental, or emotional health or safety."
• "Intentionally act in a way that uses unreasonable
force, torture or cruelty resulting in physical injury
or intended to cause serious injury."
• "Intentionally act in a way that uses unreasonable
force, torture, or cruelty causing substantial mental
or emotional harm."
• "Willfully deprive a child or minor of necessary
food, clothing, shelter, health care, or supervision
appropriate to the child's age when the person is
reasonably able to make the necessary provisions
and which deprivation substantially harms the child
or minor's physical, mental or emotional health..."
• "Knowingly permit the continuing physical or
sexual abuse of a child or minor...."
• "Abandon the child or minor to fend for the child
or minor's self, knowing that the child or minor is
unable to do so."
(From Code of Iowa, Chapter 926.6)
Abuse resulting in serious injury is a class "C"
felony and not resulting in serious injury is an
aggravated misdemeanor.
Considering these guidelines, the investigation of
child abuse is very similar to an assault call. IA
law mandates that DHS become involved when the
assailant is a caretaker (parent, guardian, or
custodian). Consideration should be given that
people can get very emotional when it comes to
their children. Even in cases where a parent is
clearly abusing their child, they may become very
protective and resistant if you need to remove the
child from their custody. Consider additional
backup if there is any question as to the response
likely from a relative during a child removal.
Response to a call of child abuse.
A. Evaluate the situation to determine if the child is at
imminent risk of injury or re -injury.
B. Determine if other children in the same family may
also be at risk, though they may not be an injured
party in this instance.
C. If imminent danger exists, fill out an ICPD
Temporary Removal of a Child form and Contact
DHS to arrange temporary placement. Consider
the urgency of the circumstances to determine if
you will immediately remove the child(ren) or wait
for DHS to respond to the scene. DHS must be
called even if a family member offers to take
temporary custody of the child. Any placement
needs to be evaluated by DHS for appropriateness.
Family members are required by law to be
considered first as temporary caregivers, but it is
not guaranteed that a child will be placed there.
D. Review the case with a supervisor if you feel an
investigator may be required.
E. If an investigator is being called in, attempt to
contact them by telephone to clarify status of the
case, answer any questions they may have, and to
coordinate if there is something they would like to
have done immediately.
F. If patrol will handle the case and a child is
removed, contacting Deb Minot at t4r JCAO to
inform her and review d0situatioutiand your
decisions is a good idea, [hQugl�t)o[ aFequiremen[.
Make sure that any reports you subtitY[ incLue, a
copy of the removal form and are earmazkcLfor
immediate forwarding to pii inot-at rifc`oFds'
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G. If the person caring for tbs cltlld(rgj) is ent
and is not the parent, iden§i y and get the location
of the parents or guardians of the vim. In some
cases, it may be wise to obtain information from
witnesses before calling the parent to the scene.
H. If DHS will be involved in the investigation and is
not just placing a child, discuss with the responding
investigator if they want to be with you for victim,
witness, and suspect interviews. This can provide
for more efficient and consistent information
gathering and adds to the perspectives covered
during questioning. The DHS worker may bring up
some aspect of the situation that you had not
considered. They also act as a corroborating
witness to what the victim, suspect and witnesses
say to you if you can't get written statements from
them.
If you are working with an "on call" DHS person
who does not think they will be assigned to the
case, you can assess the seriousness of the situation
and the willingness of persons involved to speak
with you at this time. If they seem willing and/or it
appears that the case has an obvious conclusion
due to the nature of physical evidence or
statements made, you may do interviews and
handle the case like an assault.
J. Either call a CST or take photographs yourself, of
any visible injuries, no matter how small. Be sure
to put a measure in your pictures. Take a full -body
& face picture so it is clear whose body parts are
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UPCOMING TRAINING
This is a partial listing of upcoming training that may be
available. DO NOT consider this a posting. Any letters
submitted based on this Will NOT be considered a request
to attend.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TRAINING EVENT
PLACE MONTGOMERY HALL
DATE BEGINNING 01/10/00
MATS 2000
TRAINING EVENT
PLACE TO BE DETERMINED
DATE FEB.23
NCIC recertification
TRAINING EVENT
PLACE MARSHALLTOWN
DATE FEB.21-25
Crime Scene Training
TRAINING EVENT
PLACE DES MOINES
DATE MARCH 2O-24
Marijuana laboratory testing and identification
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officers should:
1) Include only one suspect in each identification
procedure.
2) Select fillers who generally fit the witness'
description of the perpetrator. When there is a
limited or inadequate description of the
perpetrator, or the description of the perpetrator
differs significantly from the suspect, fillers should
resemble the suspect in significant features.
3) If multiple photos of the suspect are reasonably
available, select a photo that resembles the
suspect description or appearance at the time of
the incident.
4) Include a minimum of five fillers per identification.
Consider that complete uniformity in features is not
required. Avoid using fillers who so closely
resemble the suspect that a person familiar with
the suspect might find it difficult to distinguish the
suspect from fillers.
5) Create a consistent appearance between the
suspect and fillers with respect to any unique or
unusual feature. (e.g., scars, tattoos) used to
describe the perpetrator by adding or concealing
that feature. (if the perpetrator is described as
having a tattoo on their right arm and the suspects
photo shows a tattoo on the right arm, the other
photos need to show a tattoo on the right arm, or
get a picture of the suspect w/o the tattoo)
6) Consider placing suspects in different positions in
each lineup, both across cases and with multiple
witnesses in the same case. Position Abe suspect
randomly in the lineup. O
7) When showing a new susp`�t�void_using the
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8) Ensure that no writings or irddrmation Iconcerr—ailhg
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There is apparently some confusion on getting a supervisor's permission for attending training. As stated in
the training bulletins read at squad meeting and posted on the Training bulletin board, it is the responsibility of
the requesting officer to obtain permission to attend the training from his/her supervisor prior to submitting the
request to attend to the Training Sergeant. This must be done to ensure that there is adequate staffing on the
watch. The supervisor will make arrangements for a day off adjust if the officer is attending on a regularly
scheduled day off. Failure to follow this procedure may result in an officer being "deselected" for training.
We are now tracking Watch Training. At the time of this writing we have completed 15 weeks of the training
consisting of, in excess of 100 contact hours for officers and PD personnel. If you have any suggestions for
Watch Training, they would be greatly appreciated. Potential topics can include; areas of concern, areas
where there is a weakness, areas where there is uncertainty or questions, critical functions that are not
performed on a regular basis, new techniques/procedures, legal updates... Forward your idea to me and I will
get with you to get something put together.
"Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold... but so
does a hard-boiled egg." Anon
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being looked at. Snap a photo of any item or
object suspected to have been used to inflict an
injury.
K. Ask permission to seize any item that appears to
have been used to inflict an injury. Leave a receipt
for any seized items (back page of an evidence
form works well). Get a warrant if the seriousness
of the crime necessitates it.
L. Submit all seized, recorded, and properly labeled
evidence, including film, to the Evidence
Custodian with a fully completed Evidence
Inventory, making sure to sign off on the back.
IV. Interviewing the child
A. If the child is able to speak about their injury,
briefly interview them away from the parent,
caretaker, or assailant. The DHS person may feel
more comfortable doing this interview, but if
they're not involved at this point, be reassuring,
e.g. "it's my job to make sure that kids are safe".
You don't need the kind of detailed report that you
would expect from an adult. "mommy did it" or
"Mikey hit me there" will suffice. Try for details
but don't push if they're not readily forthcoming.
B. Try to use terms the victim uses or "age
appropriate" words. Use short, open-ended
questions like, "tell me about this (point to the
injury), and "how did this happen?". As you talk
with the child you may hear yourself saying
"owie" or "boo-boo", but that's OK, we won't tell.
Respond calmly.
C. Do not show shock, surprise, or anger in response
to anything the child says. Conclude by
reinforcing to the child that it is good to tell an
adult if someone has hurt him or her and that they
did very well. Some children under the age of 3
may not able to talk clearly enough to tell you
what's going on.
D. In any case, if a child has a visible injury and the
parent, caretaker, or suspected assailant's report of
the cause or "mechanism" of injury does not
appear, in your opinion, to match the type of
injury evident, err on the side of safety for the
child.
V. Interviewing the Adults/Suspect
A. As in any assault, separate the involved adults for
interviews.
Be aware of family and relationship dynamics and
the influence they can play in motivating
truthfulness or deception.
C. Ask multiple questions regarding how and when
an injury was sustained, and be alert for
inconsistencies in the stories. Try to make this
inconspicuous, such as, "I forgot what you said
about _, how did that happen again?", or "I'm
sorry, when did you say that was?". Don't worry
about appearing absent-minded, it may put your
interviewee's guard down. They are likely to be
distracted with the issue of what you're going to
do with their child right now and won't
concentrate on getting the story straight more
than once if they are fabricating details.
D. Try not to show anger or disdain toward the
suspect. You may want to try to "empathize"
with their situation and "how difficult parenting
can be". Remember, good rapport will get you
more information. You can say or reflect you
real feelings later.
E. Get written statements from the victim,
witnesses and the assailant whenever possible.
VI. Follow -Up
Following the removal of children from a home, a
copy of the Temporary Removal form needs to be
forwarded to Deb Minot at the Johnson Co.
Attorney's office. She will need to file for a court
order for the removal and the scheduling of a
removal hearing within 10 days. If you handle
the removal and DHS is not involved, you may be
asked to testify at this hemi g. This is not like
adult court in that some se atiot33+you made
and things that people t _ u tW. would be
considered hearsay in �dult: cotWF maTlbe
admitted. Having copies e€-it;lte, phthl-were
taken of injuries will bewery useful �tj tuts
hearing.
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A word on teamwork. As in caspdf you have
questions or are unsure, ask. If you are unsure if
a detective needs to be called in, it is acceptable
to telephone one to review details of the case and
determine with them if the circumstances are such
that you can, with a little guidance, easily resolve
the situation yourself. This has worked
effectively in several cases. Recently a case was
very competently handled by patrol, (meaning all
the work done except filing the charge), and then
forwarded back to Inv.. If you see the evidence,
get the statements, review with DHS and a
supervisor, and feel the elements are met, make
the case. But don't hesitate to ask questions or
make referrals if necessary. Remember,
children cannot protect themselves and deserve
our very best effort on all levels.
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previous arrest(s) will be visible to the witness.
9) View the spread, once completed, to ensure that
the suspect does not unduly stand out.
10) Preserve the presentation order of the photo
lineup. In addition, the photos themselves should
be preserved in their original condition.
Once the lineup is composed officers need to instruct
the witness prior to viewing the lineup. The witness
should be instructed that the purpose of the
identification is to exculpate the innocent as well as to
identify the actual perpetrator. Prior to presenting the
lineup the officer should:
1) Instruct the witness that he/she will be asked to
view a set of photos.
2) Instruct the witness that it is just as important to
clear the innocent from suspicion as to identify
guilty parties.
3) Instruct the witness that individuals depicted in
lineup photos may not appear exactly as they did
on the date of the incident because features such
as head and facial hair are subject to change.
4) Instruct the witness that the person who committed
the crime may or may not be in the set of
photographs being presented.
5) Assure the witness that regardless of whether
identification is made, the police will continue to
investigate the incident.
6) Instruct the witness that the procedure requires the
investigator to ask the witness to state, in his/her
own words, how certain he/she is of any
identification.
Instructions provided to the witness prior to the
presentation of a lineup will likely improve the accuracy
and reliability of any identification obtained from the
witness and can facilitate the elimination of innocent
parties from the investigation.
When presenting the lineup officers should confirm the
witness understands the nature of the lineup and
procedure. In addition:
1) Avoid saying anything that may influence the
witness.
2) If an identification is made, avoid reporting to the
witness any information regarding the selected
individual prior to obtaining a "statement of
certainty" from the witness.
3) Record the results of any identification including
the witness's statement of certainty.
4) Document the lineup including identification
information of all photos used and the datettime of
the identification procedure.
5) Instruct the witness not to discuss the identification
procedure or results with the other witnesses
involved.
Other considerations:
Initial indications from recent research indicate that
sequential lineups are more reliable than simultaneous
lineups. That is, presenting the photos one at a time,
instead of all at once in a folder as is now the common
practice. You may wish to consider this when
presenting your next lineup. ♦ kh
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CALEA UPDATE
The CALEA process requires that departments meet
applicable standards. These standards may require
a written directive, (i.e. general order, rules and regs,
memo or applicable statue), procedure (i.e.
processing or handling procedures), or equipment
(i.e. vests, communications equipment). Compliance
is shown by documenting that the agency in fact has
the required level of proof in a file for each of the
standards. The standards often have commentary
attached which, while not binding, can be used to
guide us in the development of a particular proof. It is
expected that agencies will follow their written
directives.
In January, a G/O dealing with Search and Seizure
will be issued. It primarily deals with searches without
a warrant. It is based on the outline provided by
Dave Tiffany from the County Atty's office at MATS
several years ago. If there are any questions on this
check with your watch supervisor or myself for further
clarification.
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