FDLE - Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Investigation Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

An officer responds to a burglary call.
The victim provides a detailed description of the suspect.
A short time later, an officer detains an individual matching the description a few blocks from the scene.
Which of the following identification procedures would be most appropriate and timely to conduct in the field?

Accepted Answer

A show-up identification.

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A photographic lineup at the station.

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A physical lineup with other individuals.

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An interrogation of the suspect to elicit a confession.

Question 2

According to the U.S. Supreme Court case *Florida v. Jardines*, when is using a drug-sniffing dog at the front door of a private residence considered a search under the Fourth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Always, as it constitutes a physical intrusion into the home's curtilage.

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Only if the dog makes physical contact with the door.

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It is never considered a search.

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Only if the officers have already obtained a search warrant.

Question 3

An investigator is preparing to interview a key witness who is hesitant to speak for fear of self-incrimination regarding a separate, lesser offense. The State Attorney agrees to compel the witness's testimony. Under Florida Statute §914.04, what type of immunity is granted to the witness?

Accepted Answer

Use and derivative use immunity.

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Absolute immunity from all future prosecutions.

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Transactional immunity for any offenses mentioned.

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Diplomatic immunity.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST critical element for ensuring the admissibility of physical evidence in court?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a complete and unbroken chain of custody.

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Photographing the evidence at the scene.

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Wearing gloves while handling the evidence.

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The testimony of the first officer on the scene.

Question 5

A detective in Florida is conducting a custodial interrogation of a suspect in a homicide case at the police station. What is the current statewide legal requirement in Florida regarding the electronic recording of this interrogation?

Accepted Answer

There is no statewide statute or court rule requiring the recording of custodial interrogations.

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The entire interrogation must be video recorded.

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The interrogation must be audio-recorded if the suspect consents.

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Only the suspect's confession must be recorded.

Question 6

During a criminal investigation, an officer creates a photographic lineup. To minimize the risk of a suggestive identification procedure, which of the following is considered a best practice?

Accepted Answer

Using a 'blind' or independent administrator to conduct the lineup.

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Including multiple photos of the primary suspect.

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Using an administrator who knows the suspect's identity to provide hints.

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Presenting the photographs to multiple witnesses at the same time.