CPD Procedures & Policies Flashcards
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CPD's written directive system uses what term to describe the highest level of binding operational guidance?
Answer: General Orders
General Orders represent the highest level of written directives in the CPD system and set binding Department-wide policy.
Under CPD's arrest processing policy, how long may an arrestee generally be held at a district lockup before a bond hearing must occur?
Answer: 24 hours
Illinois law and CPD policy generally require that an arrestee be brought before a judge for a bond hearing within 48 hours of arrest.
When serving an arrest warrant, CPD policy requires officers to do which of the following before forcing entry?
Answer: Announce their authority and purpose and wait a reasonable time
Before forcing entry, CPD policy requires officers to announce their identity, authority, and purpose and allow a reasonable time for the door to be answered.
Under CPD policy, who has the authority to authorize the use of a CPD canine for tracking or apprehension?
Answer: The canine handler's supervisor or incident commander
Deployment of a CPD canine for tracking or apprehension requires authorization from the canine handler's supervisor or the incident commander.
CPD's pursuit policy designates a 'termination authority' role. Who fills this role during a vehicle pursuit?
Answer: The field supervisor or Watch Commander
The field supervisor or Watch Commander serves as the termination authority and has the power to order a vehicle pursuit discontinued.
According to CPD's crisis intervention policy, when encountering a person in a mental health crisis, officers should first attempt to:
Answer: Apply de-escalation techniques and assess need for crisis resources
CPD policy directs officers to first apply de-escalation techniques and assess whether crisis resources such as a CIT officer or mobile crisis team are needed.
Under CPD's evidence collection policy, who is responsible for maintaining the chain of custody for physical evidence?
Answer: Each officer who collects, transports, or handles the evidence
Every officer who collects, transports, or handles physical evidence is responsible for documenting and maintaining the chain of custody.