The goal of NCIC is to
Help the criminal justice community perform its duties by providing and maintaining a computerized filling system of accurate and
... [Show More] timely documented criminal justice information.
Data obtained over TLETS/NLETS
May only be disseminated to authorized criminal justice agencies.
The_______ for Texas is the Law Enforcement Support/Crime Records Service (LES/CRS) of the DPS
CSA
Unauthorized request of receipt of NCIC/III material could result in:
1. Removal of the offending terminal from further access.
2. Result in criminal proceedings against the agency & the individual
Any personnel who will have TCIC/NCIC access must have a fingerprint-based record check within
30 days of employment with an agency.
Law enforcement sensitive facilities and restricted/controlled areas shall be prominently posted and separated from non-sensitive facilities and non-restricted/controlled areas by
Physical barriers that restrict unauthorized access.
The Temporary Felony Want can only be in the system for
48 hrs
If agencies lack staff support for a second party check of TCIC/NCIC record entry
The officer/investigator assigned to the case should check the record.
What is NCIC/TCIC & what does it stand for?
Nationwide computerized information system for all criminal justice agencies. National Crime Information Center / Texas Crime Information Center.
What is NLETS/TLETS and what does it stand for?
NLETS is the message switcher in Phoenix, AZ and TLETS is the message switcher in DPS of Austin. National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System / Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System.
What is OMNIXX used for?
To navigate to other States, Interpol, Canada and criminal justice agencies.
All VIN searches are based on the ____ VIN.
last 8 characters of the
What does H E A T stand for?
Help End Auto Theft
How does NCIC define an article?
Any item which does not meet any other file criteria.
How does NCIC define motor vehicle?
Motor driven conveyance designed to carry its operator except for a boat.
What are some files that are automatically searched when running a person's name?
Identify Theft, Protective Order, Registered Sex Offender, Concealed Handgun, Foreign Fugitive, Known or Suspected Terrorist, etc.
A TCIC/NCIC hit alone is not ________ to arrest or seize property, but indicates that a stolen report, missing person report, or warrant, etc, may have been filed.
Probable cause
Priority 1, coded "U" for urgent, means the hit must be confirmed within
10 minutes
The entering agency upon receipt of a hit confirmation request,
Must furnish a Substantive response within the designated timeframe
Every agency entering records into TCIC/NCIC must be able to verify/confirm their records
24hrs a day.
Every agency, upon taking a person into custody, identifying a missing person or recovering property and after confirming the hit, must place a _______on the corresponding record
Locate
An off-line is
A special technique used to get information from the NCIC and TCIC computers which cannot be obtained with an inquiry.
How many states currently participate in NCIC III?
50
Texas Government Code: 411.083
Allow the DPS Crime Records Service to disseminate criminal history information to the person who is the subject of the criminal history record information
Agencies receiving such requests from citizens should direct them to the Crime Records Service Criminal History Inquiry Unit.
YES
Can NCIC III data be used for any licensing purpose?
No
DPS allows the use of wireless transmissions as long as a firewall has been established to allow this information to be securely transmitted to MDT's, laptops, or other devices.
Yes
Criminal History's can be sent to pagers?
Yes
Wanted Person's hits coded as "NOEX" in the MIS filed (or EXL/4)
Indicates the entering agency is not willing to extradite outside their state.
APD Policy for Stop Stick in Lexipol is what?
214.6.2
What does TDD stand for?
Tire Deflation Device
What are the features of Stop Stick?
1 stop stick measures 3 feet long and weighs about 1.1 pound, contains 36 steel quills and 72 spike tips
How many ft does the stop stick cord reel out to?
80 ft with one mounting tray in vehicle
What is stop stick and how is it used?
Stop Stick is a Pursuit Control Device that is designed to deflate the tires in a controlled release of air and should deflate within 20-30 seconds
If the scene is unsafe when deploying stop stick what should you do?
Abort and never run out into the road to recover stop stick
What are examples of when not to deploy stop stick:
When pedestrians are in the immediate vicinity or on vehicles with FEWER than 4 wheels (motorcycles/ATV's)
You should always use extreme caution with stop stick:
When dealing with excessive speeds & when suspect is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
At all cost avoid deploying Stop Stick on what?
Wet Surface's, Gravel, & Loose Pavement.
You want to deploy S.S. in a location that
Gives the suspect limited or no ability to avoid striking the device
When using Stop stick how far should you position yourself?
20-30 feet away from the road way with an escape route away from the road.
When should you pull stop stick into the roadway of the oncoming vehicle?
When vehicle is about 3-5 seconds away.
What is the process for "used" stop sticks that have been struck?
Turn them in to PCO and get a new set. Deploy your new set to make sure they work properly before putting them into your car, and in some cases you may need to turn them in as evidence (e.g., fatality)
Officers are trained to deploy stop stick within
30 second
What does FR stand for?
First Response
Why were less lethal munitions developed?
To give police, corrections, security, and military force's a less lethal option.
Specialty Impact Munitions
Have a tremendous mental effect on an individual.
What is the first element of a physical encounter?
Observation
Shots to where on the body provides you with the highest probability of causing immediate incapacitation?
Shots to center mass
Maximum effective range for the DS-23 (LL S gun)?
75 ft
What does D.I.C.R.A. stand for?
Death In Custody Reporting Act
Who described patients dying from similar symptoms in 1849 from excited delirium and can be found in medical literature early as 1881 and popularized in the 1980's?
Dr. Luther Bell
Who is often at risk with Excited Delirium?
91-99% male & 31-45 years of age generally.
What are some causes of Excited Delirium?
Metabolic, Pharmacologic, Infectious, Psychological, Hyperthermia, Delirium with agitation, Respiratory arrest, & cardiac arrest
Appropriate Use of Force for the exhibit level of threat
Yes
Distance = what?
Energy, Accuracy, & Time
Factors that influence point of aim?
Clothing, Physical Condition, Physical Stature, & Age
The unintended and most undesirable outcome of an impact munitions is?
Penetrating Trauma
What two things are often guided by a hidden stimulus?
Behaviors and physical manifestations.
What is specialty impact munitions used for?
To cause pain, and at time sufficient blunt trauma to disorient or incapacitate and individual
Impact of a projectile that leaves the body surface intact, but causes sufficient injury?
Blunt Trauma
Designed to deliver minimal energy to cause slight physical discomfort or pain compliance or mental distraction?
Low Energy
Designed to deliver enough energy to inflict blunt trauma to cause greater physical discomfort & possible incapacitation?
High Energy (e,g. Less Lethal s.gun)
Energy transfer of a solid object that strikes on impact?
Kinetic
The Re-action from pointing a firearm directly at an individual, or actually firing a projectile?
Anxiety
Not a desirable response as it may lead to less control of the subject or crowd?
Panic
Specialty impact munitions may cause a powerful mental distraction of what?
Fear
Zone 1 consists of what areas?
Buttock, Thigh, Calf
Zone 2 consists of what areas? Muscle areas
(Shoulder, Abdominal, Calf) / Skeletal areas (Wrist, Elbows, Knees)
Zone 3 consists of what areas?
Chest, Groin, Spine, Lower back, Head & Neck.
What is one standard of impact weapon technique?
They work on the street, not just in the ideal setting of a classroom
What target areas should not be intentionally targeted (less lethal)?
The head, neck, and groin.
The goal of an officer in a confrontation is?
Control of the subject
What's the use of the ASP tactical baton and what maintenance does it require?
Designed to be inconspicuous, yet effective in an operational setting. There is NO/little maintenance for the baton and do not oil or lubricate the shaft of the baton with anything.
How must the ASP baton be carried?
On either the reaction or weapon hand side of the body and to be carried in the close mode.
7 components of power are?
Balance, Endurance, Flexibility, Focus, Speed, Strength, Simplicity
Do not target strikes on the______ when using the ASP.
Head, spine, sternum, or groin.
ASP techniques are designed to deliver one or more strikes to the _______ of the presented threat.
Center mass
The strike of the ASP is performed at what degree angle?
45 degree angle
What is the striking surface of the ASP?
The Tip
What angle must you use when performing the most powerful swing of the ASP?
45 degree downward angle.
The Bottom end of the ASP?
The Cap
Public safety camera's location Shall be made known to the public________ Prior to installation?
72 hours
Investigates allegations of criminal misconduct involving all APD employees?
Special Investigative Unit (SIU)
Conducts administrative investigations of APD employees related to policy violations
Internal Affairs
In order for an sworn employee to be reprimanded for an allegation based on a criminal nature, the investigation must be completed and discipline imposed within____ from the date the Dept discovers allegations?
180 days
IA does NOT recommend a disposition for any complaints.
True
When the investigation discloses sufficient evidence to establish that the act occurred and that it constituted misconduct
Sustained
When the investigation discloses that the alleged act occurred but that the act was justified, lawful and/or proper according to Departmental policy
Exonerated
When the investigation discloses that the alleged act(s) did not occur
Unfounded
When the investigation discloses that there is insufficient evidence to sustain the complaint or fully exonerate the employee
Inconclusive
Guidance Advisory Program (GAP) tracks what 3 categories on officers?
• Use of sick leave - use 160 hours or more in any 12 month period
• Complaints received by Internal Affairs - 3 or more complaints in any 12 month period
• Response to resistance:
o Officers - 6 or more incidents
o Detectives - varies based on the assignment
Employees shall not work more than 16 total LERE hours within a ______ time period
24 hour
Prohibited types of 2nd employment
Bad check or bill collector; repossession agent; wrecker company; bouncer; a bar; anything that involves the manufacture or transportation of alcoholic beverages as the main business; pawnshop
Exempt positions
Positions exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees in these positions are "salaried" and are not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time
Non-exempt positions
Positions that meet the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees in these positions will receive overtime pay or compensatory time for productive hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week
The Max amt of compensatory time that an employee may accumulate is?
120 hours [Show Less]