Valparaiso Police Department Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on the Valparaiso Police Department General Orders.

Cancellation of System Protocol

A follow-up telephone call to ACIM should be made if cancellation of a system is required.

ACIM Fax Protocol

A brief disposition of the case and results of telephone calls made by ACIM should be faxed to 1-954-763-4569.

Review of Preliminary Investigations

The Captain of Investigations or designee reviews preliminary investigations to determine additional investigative activities.

NCIC Entry

Entering wanted persons, stolen vehicles, and serial numbered stolen property into NCIC.

Investigative Interviews

Conducting interviews with witnesses and suspects.

Jurisdictional Coordination

Coordinating with other jurisdictions or governmental law enforcement agencies.

Background Checks

Completing background checks on witnesses, victims, and suspects.

Warrant Acquisition

Presenting evidence and statements to the Prosecutor's Office to obtain warrants.

Exhibit Development

Developing exhibits for court, like fingerprint charts and crime scene sketches.

Lead Tracing Activation

Activating lead tracing in major cases involving multiple jurisdictions.

Forensic Submissions

Submitting items for forensic examination.

Information Gathering

Seeking information from officers, informants, and contacts in the community.

Firearm Tracking

Tracking firearm sources and entering ballistic information into national databases.

Witness Notification

Notifying victims and witnesses when their presence is required in court.

Supervisor Inquiries

Supervisors may investigate rudeness, tardiness, and insubordination complaints.

Unsigned Complaints

Complaints from citizens unwilling to sign a Complaint Form should be closely listened to and documented.

Complaint Documentation

All complaints are documented on a department's Officer Complaint Form and in the department's Guardian Tracking Program.

Internal Affairs Investigations

Internal Affairs handles allegations of corruption, brutality, misuse of force, breach of civil rights, and criminal misconduct.

Complaint Assignment

The Chief of Police determines whether a supervisor or Internal Affairs Investigator handles a complaint.

Internal Affairs Procedure

Internal affairs investigations should be impartial and may include truth verification reports and witness statements.

Confidentiality of Internal Affairs

Information from internal affairs investigations is confidential and submitted only to the Chief.