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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-2000 ICPD Reports/Memos ICPD TRAINING DATE: January 3"~, 2000 TO: Chief Winkelhake f-o © ~ From: K.Hurd ~. REF: December Training Report -~ C::: ~ Canine Rectification -- 11/28-12/3 Omaha Gist and Gallo Recertification training for canine handler and canine. Was a refresher and update. Maintained narcotics certification. 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 ir~stmction 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 c~ PCRB -~- IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING BULLETIN 99-57 DATE: Dec. 6th, 1999 TO: Commanders (Pass on to all officers) FROM: k.hurd SUBJECT: Watch Training This weeks watch training, 00-14 was developed by officers Shaffer and Fjelstad in consultation with the Johnson County Attomey's Office. It deals with Domestic Disputes and enforcement of foreign (non-Iowa) no contact orders. k.hurd ~ C') ~_ Cc: Chief Winkelhake L-~ ~ I Capt. Hamey ~,, L'~ -- Capt. Widmer .:~ F-- 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--enfomement. 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 tl~Johns/i~ County Attomey's office. Other applicable statues? 18 U.S.C. Section 2262 makes it a federal crime "to cross state lines or enteri~r le~e Indian country and wolate a quahfy~ng Protection Order. Prior to the filing of a federal charge the investigating officer shall ~ctrq~he department's Domestic Abuse Investigator, Johnson County Atty, and a wat--'~upervi~r. 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. IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING BULLETIN 99-58 DATE: Dec 13th, 1999 TO: Commanders (Pass On to all officers) FROM: k.hurd SUBJECT: 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 Hamey. (need to specify the helmet and problem) k.hurd Cc: Chief Winkelhake Capt. Hamey __Capt. Widmer © 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~.geed to be decontaminated. ~ IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING BULLETIN 99-59 DATE: Dec 20th, 1999 TO: Commanders (Pass on to all officers) FROM: k. hurd SUBJECT: 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. k.hurd Cc: Chiel Winkelhake Capt. Hamey Capt. Widmer 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 crow 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) ~ What is the target area? (eyebrow, forehead, eyes, nose, mouth) ~:~_~ ~ What are the officer's obligations after the application of OC? ~ r'~ ~ Where does OC fit in the Use of Force Continuum? .... ~'~ '~ Would the officer be justified in using a striking instrument? ;~ vo 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 TRAINING BULLETIN 99-60 DATE: Dec 27th, 1999 TO: Commanders (Pass on to all officers) FROM: k. hurd SUBJECT: 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. k.hurd Cc: Chief WinJ(elhake Capt. Hamey Capt. Widrrler ~ 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. 1. 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 kneeli~ positifr~, while he/she is still on toes with arms extended have subject ~. CD ~ a. Stand flat-footed, keep arms extended straight out. C> '-'_-~ b. Slowly lower yourself down on your left knee. -~ C; c. Slowly lower yourself down on your right knee. (keeping arms exte~ ~ C. Kneeling to Prone ~ ~-o l.Verbal instructions - clear specific and slow (don't go faster than suspect c ~l~move~:~, a. place back of your left hand on the ground (fingers pointed to the insi~'e, paln~° 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 roaching 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 1st finger) and grasp. 7. After making tight grasp, pull suspect ann 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. I I Eyewitness Iden fica ion Child Abuse Investigations Part two Lineups Patrol Officers' Response By Investigator Deb protaskey Adapted from National Institute of Justice publication, Eyewitness Evidence A Guide for Law Enforcement I. Introduction As covered in the November bulletin, new technology This article is the second of a three-part series has placed additional scrutiny on the use of pertaining to the patrol function in cases of adult eyewitnesses in criminal prosecution. The sexual abuse, child abuse, and child sexual abuse. This article will review in outline format, basic identification of suspects must be done under expectations of patrol officers responding to calls circumstances, which do not unduly prejudice or where child abuse has occurred. For ease of influence the witness against the suspect. In order to reading, "child abuse" will be the terminology used elicit the most accurate information the National in this article, however, the code sections pertaining to maltreatment of children other than sex offenses Institute of Justice has "acknowledged that research are found under the headings Nonsupport and has shown that witness' memory of an event can be Child Endangerment in IA Code sections '/26.5 fragile and the amount and accuracy of the information and '/26.6. obtained from a witness depends in part on the method H. Background of questioning." The National Institute of Justice has While some calls for service will directly cite child developed the following procedures that officer should abuse as the offense being reported, more often, a consider when setting up and using a photo lineup. call will be of some other type and the issues of Lineup procedures: child safety and welfare will become evident after As covered in the November Training Bulletin, we often some investigation. Any time you see conditions make use of "show up" type identification when a existing or actions having been taken that put a suspect is located in close proximity and time to the event. However, there are oftentimes when a suspect continued on page 2 is not immediately identified, or the witnesses have left the scene or the witness is injured and unable to INSIDE THIS ISSUE 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 1 Child Abuse Investigations the development and use of photo lineups. When '1 Eyewitnessldentification using a lineup there are four main components; composing the lineup, instructions to the witness, the 4 CALEA update 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 fair composition continued"on page ~ training I continued from page 1 child's physical, mental, or emotional health or DHS to arrange temporary placement. Consider safety at risk, the elements of an endangerment the urgency of the circumstances to determine if charge should be examined. By state code, a you will immediately remove the child(ren) or wait parent, guardian, or custodian of any "child" (under for DHS to respond to the scene. DHS must be the age of 14) or "minor" (under 18) with a mental called even if a family member offers to take or physical disability, must not: temporary custody of the child. Any placement needs to be evaluated by DHS for appropriateness. · "Knowingly act in a manner that creates a Family members are required by law to be substantial risk to a child or minor's physical, considered first as temporary caregivers, but it is mental, or emotional health or safety." not guaranteed that a child will be placed there. · "Intentionally act in a way that uses unreasonable D. Review the case with a supervisor if you feel an force, torture or cruelty resulting in physical injury investigator may be required. or intended to cause serious injury." E. If an investigator is being called in, attempt to · "Intentionally act in a way that uses unreasonable contact them by telephone to clarify status of the force, torture, or cruelty causing substantial mental case, answer any questions they may have, and to or emotional harm." coordinate if there is something they would like to · "Willfully deprive a child or minor of necessary have done immediately. food, clothing, shelter, health care, or supervision F. If patrol will handle the case and a child is appropriate to the child's age when the person is removed, contacting Deb M__Lnot at t~0~ JCAO to reasonably able to make the necessary provisions inform her and review tlt~situati~and your and which deprivation substantially harms the child .... '~'-- ~:~ · decisions is a good ~dea, th~lC~ot a ~eqmrement. or minor's physical, mental or emotional health..." Make sure that any reports '~7o-u-Tsub~ inchl~ a · "Knowingly permit the continuing physical or copy of the removal form~Od'are e~marke~.d_[or sexual abuse of a child or minor...." immediate forwarding to ~l~Minot-at r4c-'6Tds' earliest opportunity, i~r' ~ i'-['l · "Abandon the child or minor to fend for the child ~$ - TM ~' ~ or minor's self, knowing that the child or minor is G. If the person caring for tll~ ~ld(rt~) is ~.e~ent and is not the parent, iden~y and gel: the location unable to do so." of the parents or guardians of the v~g~m. In some (From Code of Iowa, Chapter 726.6) cases, it may be wise to obtain information from Abuse resulting in serious injury is a class "C" witnesses before calling the parent to the scene. felony and not resulting in serious injury is an H. If DHS will be involved in the investigation and is aggravated misdemeanor, not just placing a child, discuss with the responding Considering these guidelines, the investigation of investigator if they want to be with you for victim, child abuse is very similar to an assault call. IA witness, and suspect interviews. This can provide law mandates that DHS become involved when the for more efficient and consistent information assailant is a caretaker (parent, guardian, or gathering and adds to the perspectives covered custodian). Consideration should be given that during questioning. The DHS worker may bring up people can get very emotional when it comes to some aspect of the situation that you had not their children. Even in cases where a parent is considered. They also act as a corroborating witness to what the victim, suspect and witnesses clearly abusing their child, they may become very protective and resistant if you need to remove the say to you if you can't get written statements from child from their custody. Consider additional them. backup if there is any question as to the response I. If you are working with an "on call" DHS person likely from a relative during a child removal, 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 III. Response to a call of child abuse, with you at this time. If they seem willing and/or it A. Evaluate the situation to determine if the child is at appears that the case has an obvious conclusion imminent riskofinjuryorre-injury, due to the nature of physical evidence or statements made, you may do interviews and B. Determine if other children in the same family may handle the case like an assault. also be at risk, though they may not be an injured party in this instance. J. Either call a CST or take photographs yourself, of any visible injuries, no matter how small. Be sure C. If imminent danger exists, fill out an ICPD to put a measure in your pictures. Take a full-body Temporary Removal of a Child form and Contact & face picture so it is clear whose body parts are training 2 continued from page 1 officers should: UPCOMING TRAINING 1) Include only one suspect in each identification This is a partial listing of upcoming training that may be procedure. 2) Select fillers who generally fit the witness' available. DO NOT consider this a posting. Any letters description of the perpetrator. When there is a submitted based on this Will NOT be considered a request limited or inadequate description of the to attend, perpetrator, or the description of the perpetrator differs significantly from the suspect, fillers should C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S resemble the suspect in significant features. 3) If multiple photos of the suspect are reasonably TRAINING EVENT available, select a photo that resembles the suspect description or appearance at the time of PLACE MONTGOMERY HALL the incident. DATE BEGINNING01/10/00 4) Include a minimum of five fillers per identification. MATS 2000 Consider that complete uniformity in features is not required. Avoid using fillers who so closely TRAINING EVENT resemble the suspect that a person familiar with PLACE TOBE DETERMINED the suspect might find it difficult to distinguish the suspect from fillers. DATE FEB. 23 5) Create a consistent appearance between the NCIC recertification suspect and fillers with respect to any unique or unusual feature. (e.g., scars, tattoos) used to TRAINING EVENT describe the perpetrator by adding or concealing PLACE MARSHALLTOWN that feature. (if the perpetrator is described as DATE FES.21-25 having a tattoo on their right arm and the suspects photo shows a tattoo on the right arm, the other Crime Scene Training photos need to show a tattoo on the right arm, or TRAINING EVENT get a picture of the suspect w/o the tattoo) 6) Consider placing suspects in different positions in PLACE DES MOINES each lineup, both across cases and with multiple DATE MARCH 20-24 witnesses in the same case. Position ,the suspect randomly in the lineup. Marijuana laboratory testing and identification 7) When showing a new susp~C~voi~L~using the fillers in lineups shown to the ~J~ witCh,ss. --F'J 8) Ensure that no writings or ir, f~r~tion~oncem~g Conunued pg~ This and That 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 requestinq 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 wilt 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 training 3 Continued from pg. 2 C. Ask multiple questions regarding how and when being looked at. Snap a photo of any item or an injury was sustained, and be alert for object suspected to have been used to inflict an injury, inconsistencies in the stories. Try to make this inconspicuous, such as, "I forgot what you said K. Ask permission to seize any item that appears to about __, how did that happen again?", or "I'm have been used to inflict an injury. Leave a receipt sorry, when did you say that was?". Don't worry for any seized items (back page of an evidence about appearing absent-minded, it may put your form works well). Get a warrant if the seriousness interviewee's guard down. They are likely to be of the crime necessitates it. distracted with the issue of what you're going to do with their child right now and won't L. Submit all seized, recorded, and properly labeled evidence, including film, to the Evidence concentrate on getting the story straight more Custodian with a fully completed Evidence than once if they are fabricating details. Inventory, making sure to sign offon the back. D. Try not to show anger or disdain toward the IV. Interviewing the child suspect. You may want to try to "empathize" with their situation and "how difficult parenting A. If the child is able to speak about their injury, can be". Remember, good rapport will get you briefly interview them away from the parent, more information. You can say or reflect you caretaker, or assailant. The DHS person may feel real feelings later. more comfortable doing this interview, but if they're not involved at this point, be reassuring, E. Get written statements from the victim, witnesses and the assailant whenever possible. e.g. "it's my job to make sure that kids are safe". You don't need the kind of detailed report that you VI. Follow-Up would expect from an adult. "mommy did it" or "Mikey hit me there" will suffice. Try for details Following the removal of children from a home, a but don't push if they're not rea~tily forthcoming, copy of the Temporary Removal form needs to be forwarded to Deb Minot at the Johnson Co. B. Try to use terms the victim uses or "age Attorney's office. She will need to file for a court appropriate" words. Use short, open-ended order for the removal and the scheduling of a questions like, "tell me about this (point to the removal hearing within 10 days. If you handle injury), and "how did this happen?". As you talk the removal and DHS is not involved, you may be with the child you may hear yourself saying asked to testify at this he~i~ag. Th~,is not like "owle" or "boo-boo", but that's OK, we won't tell. adult court in that some ~e~atlovJs, you made Respond calmly, and things that people tq['3:l:"~ ~_u t~ would be considered hearsay in adult~ cou~ may--l'-Ibe C. Do not show shock, surprise, or anger in response admttted. Having cop~es '_~0:te~ pholb.,s th~v~.re to anything the child says. Conclude by taken of injuries will I~yb] useful ~-r-flhis reinforcing to the child that it is good to tell an I~'i "~ ~ ' ~ adult if someone has hurt him or her and that they hearing. ;~ z2'~2 ~: ~ did very well. Some children under the age of 3 Conclusion :~ ~' ' .~. may not able to talk clearly enough to tell you A word on teamwork. As In any casp~f you have what's going on. questions or are unsure, ask. If you are unsure if D. In any case, if a child has a visible injury and the a detective needs to be called in, it is acceptable parent, caretaker, or suspected assailant's report of to telephone one to review details of the case and the cause or "mechanism" of injury does not determine with them if the circumstances are such appear, in your opinion, to match the type of that you can, with a little guidance, easily resolve injury evident, err on the side of safety for the the situation yourself. This has worked child, effectively in several cases. Recently a case was very competently handled by patrol, (meaning all the work done except filing the charge), and then V. Interviewing the Adults/Suspect forwarded back to Inv.. If you see the evidence, A. As in any assault, separate the involved adults for get the statements, review with DHS and a interviews, supervisor, and feel the elements are met, make the case. But don't hesitate to ask questions or B. Be aware ol family and relationship dynamics and make referrals if necessary. Remember, the influence they can play in motivating children cannot protect themselves and deserve truthfulness or deception, our very best effort on all levels. training 4 previous arrest(s) will be visible to the witness. Initial indications from recent research indicate that 9) View the spread, once completed, to ensure that sequential lineups are more reliable than simultaneous the suspect does not unduly stand out. lineups. That is, presenting the photos one at a time, 10) Preserve the presentation order of the photo instead of all at once in a folder as is now the common lineup. In addition, the photos themselves should practice. You may wish to consider this when be preserved in their original condition, presenting your next lineup. · kh 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 December Training lineup the officer should: 1) Instruct the witness that he/she will be asked to Members Training view a set of photos. Hours 2) Instruct the witness that it is just as important to 49 870 Armorers school 24 clear the innocent from suspicion as to identify guilty parties. 36 HGN Instructor at ILEA 8 3) Instruct the witness that individuals depicted in lineup photos may not appear exactly as they did 38/Gallo K9 recertificaion 32 on the date of the incident because features such as head and facial hair are subject to change. 85,97 Freedom of Information 16 4) Instruct the witness that the person who committed the crime may or may not be in the set of 33,36 Explosive Devices for Pa~l 8 photographs being presented, O 5) Assure the witness that regardless of whether 17 SRT Range ~C'~ c_ 8 identification is made, the police will continue to investigate the incident. 17 SRT ~c~tuat~onal 6) Instruct the witness that the procedure requires the ~ r-- investigator to ask the witness to state, in his/her FATS __ ~r~, '-~ own words, how certain he/she is of any (~-~ identification. Watch Trn 00-14,27,15, 1~ Instructions provided to the witness prior to the "~ presentation of a lineup will likely improve the accuracy Comm/Rcrds training on new systemr'° and reliability of any identification obtained from the Sprvsrs/officers witness and can facilitate the elimination of innocent parties from the investigation. CALEA UPDATE When presenting the lineup officers should confirm the The CALEA process requires that departments meet witness understands the nature of the lineup and applicable standards. These standards may require procedure. In addition: a written directive, (i.e. general order, rules and regs, 1) Avoid saying anything that may influence the memo or applicable statue), procedure (i.e. witness, processing or handling procedures), or equipment 2) If an identification is made, avoid reporting to the (i.e. vests, communications equipment). Compliance witness any information regarding the selected is shown by documenting that the agency in fact has individual prior to obtaining a "statement of the required level of proof in a file for each of the certainty" from the witness, standards. The standards often have commentary 3) Record the results of any identification including attached which, while not binding, can be used to the witness's statement of certainty, guide us in the development of a particular proof. It is 4) Document the lineup including identification expected that agencies will follow their written information of all photos used and the date/time of directives. the identification procedure. 5) Instruct the witness not to discuss the identification In January, a G/O dealing with Search and Seizure procedure or results with the other witnesses will be issued. It primarily deals with searches without involved, a warrant. It is based on the outline provided by Dave Tiffany from the County Atty's office at MATS Other considerations: several years ago. If there are any questions on this check with your watch supervisor or myself for further clarification. training 5