SFO Intermediate exam II (Answered)
145 Questions and Correct Answers,
2025/2026.
Purpose and use of Field Notes (Core 1010)
Often contain info not detailed in report
Provide basis for building a report
May be subpoenaed into court by both defense and prosecution
Must be legible and organized
Components of field notes (Core 1010)
Names of suspects, victims, and witnesses
Names of officers and other individuals who assist in the investigation
Important dates and times
Locations
Circumstances of crime or incident
Additional info as necessary
Purpose of investigative reports (Core 1010)
Purpose - To accurately record facts establishing each element of a crime and listing evidence which
links specific suspect to that crime
Definition - Report prepared by peace officer used to record in detail the officer's observations and
actions as they relate to a specific event or incident
Failure to report a crime or knowingly submitting a false LE report are established by 76-8-504.6--
False or misleading information
Uses of an Investigative report (Core 1010)
Record facts into permanent record
Provide investigative leads
Provide source for officer evaluation
Assist officers prior to, or during, court appearances
Provide statistical data
Serve as reference material
Prospective users of investigative reports (Core 1010)
,Immediate supervisors and field training officers
Detectives/investigators
Representatives of other LE agencies
Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other attorneys
Parole, probation, and corrections personnel
Involved parties
Media representatives
Insurance agencies
Components of investigative reports (Core 1010)
Facts needed to establish that a crime has been committed and all actions taken by peace officer(s)
have been appropriate
Identify who, what, where, when, why, & how
Identify fundamental content that are common:
Initial info
ID of crime
ID of involved parties
Victim/witness statements
Crime scene specifics
Property info
Officers' actions and legal basis for actions
Mechanics of report writing (Core 1010)
Proper use of grammar/punctuation
Spelling
Strong, clear, and concise sentences in Active Voice (first person)
Statements are objective and avoid conclusions
Appropriate use of paragraphs
Proper word selection to clearly convey info to reader and avoid homophones (words that sound
alike but have different meaning IE: leak and leek)
Standardized citations and reports (Core 1010)
DI-9 Traffic Accident
DUI Report & Citation
Brady v. Maryland (Core 1010)
1963-Requires that all evidence be turned over to suspect's defense for examination.
Information was withheld from defendant that Supreme Court held as material to both guilt and
punishment
Haney v. City of Los Angeles (Core 1010)
2003-Requires that officer's reports containing false information and effect of future credibility when
testifying under oath be included in evidence turned over to defense
, Giglio v. United States (Core 1010)
Supreme court extended obligation to share exculpatory info with defendant to include info
concerning credibility of government witnesses
Communication Center (Core 1020)
Responsible for communicating needs of community to emergency responders
Info and services available from Communication Centers (Core 1020)
Driver license checks
Motor vehicle license checks and registered owner information
Call and incident info
Stolen property and criminal history checks
NCIC National Crime Information Center-Contains various personal and property records reported
from various LE
Wants and Warrants
ATL Attempt to locate or BOLO Be On the Look Out
Common elements of proper protocol and etiquette when communicating with dispatch (Core 1020)
When being dispatched to call:
Brief description of call
Officer acknowledges call and waits for additional info
Dispatch gives call info
Officer acknowledges info and clarifies if needed
Common elements of proper protocol and etiquette when communicating with dispatch (Core 1020)
When contacting dispatch:
Wait for opening or break
Call using "to-from" method
Wait for dispatch to acknowledge then give details (location first, then plate or vehicle description)
Common elements of proper protocol and etiquette when communicating with dispatch (Core 1020)
When giving vehicle description:
CYMBALS Color, Year, Make/model, Body style, All identifying marks, License, State
When describing multiple color vehicles: use top color, then work your way down
Common elements of proper protocol and etiquette when communicating with dispatch (Core 1020)
When giving suspect description:
Broadcast info in systematic fashion
Begin with personal data including name, sex, race, height, and weight
Proceed with clothing description from head-to-toe, outside to inside
Broadcast less obvious info last
145 Questions and Correct Answers,
2025/2026.
Purpose and use of Field Notes (Core 1010)
Often contain info not detailed in report
Provide basis for building a report
May be subpoenaed into court by both defense and prosecution
Must be legible and organized
Components of field notes (Core 1010)
Names of suspects, victims, and witnesses
Names of officers and other individuals who assist in the investigation
Important dates and times
Locations
Circumstances of crime or incident
Additional info as necessary
Purpose of investigative reports (Core 1010)
Purpose - To accurately record facts establishing each element of a crime and listing evidence which
links specific suspect to that crime
Definition - Report prepared by peace officer used to record in detail the officer's observations and
actions as they relate to a specific event or incident
Failure to report a crime or knowingly submitting a false LE report are established by 76-8-504.6--
False or misleading information
Uses of an Investigative report (Core 1010)
Record facts into permanent record
Provide investigative leads
Provide source for officer evaluation
Assist officers prior to, or during, court appearances
Provide statistical data
Serve as reference material
Prospective users of investigative reports (Core 1010)
,Immediate supervisors and field training officers
Detectives/investigators
Representatives of other LE agencies
Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other attorneys
Parole, probation, and corrections personnel
Involved parties
Media representatives
Insurance agencies
Components of investigative reports (Core 1010)
Facts needed to establish that a crime has been committed and all actions taken by peace officer(s)
have been appropriate
Identify who, what, where, when, why, & how
Identify fundamental content that are common:
Initial info
ID of crime
ID of involved parties
Victim/witness statements
Crime scene specifics
Property info
Officers' actions and legal basis for actions
Mechanics of report writing (Core 1010)
Proper use of grammar/punctuation
Spelling
Strong, clear, and concise sentences in Active Voice (first person)
Statements are objective and avoid conclusions
Appropriate use of paragraphs
Proper word selection to clearly convey info to reader and avoid homophones (words that sound
alike but have different meaning IE: leak and leek)
Standardized citations and reports (Core 1010)
DI-9 Traffic Accident
DUI Report & Citation
Brady v. Maryland (Core 1010)
1963-Requires that all evidence be turned over to suspect's defense for examination.
Information was withheld from defendant that Supreme Court held as material to both guilt and
punishment
Haney v. City of Los Angeles (Core 1010)
2003-Requires that officer's reports containing false information and effect of future credibility when
testifying under oath be included in evidence turned over to defense
, Giglio v. United States (Core 1010)
Supreme court extended obligation to share exculpatory info with defendant to include info
concerning credibility of government witnesses
Communication Center (Core 1020)
Responsible for communicating needs of community to emergency responders
Info and services available from Communication Centers (Core 1020)
Driver license checks
Motor vehicle license checks and registered owner information
Call and incident info
Stolen property and criminal history checks
NCIC National Crime Information Center-Contains various personal and property records reported
from various LE
Wants and Warrants
ATL Attempt to locate or BOLO Be On the Look Out
Common elements of proper protocol and etiquette when communicating with dispatch (Core 1020)
When being dispatched to call:
Brief description of call
Officer acknowledges call and waits for additional info
Dispatch gives call info
Officer acknowledges info and clarifies if needed
Common elements of proper protocol and etiquette when communicating with dispatch (Core 1020)
When contacting dispatch:
Wait for opening or break
Call using "to-from" method
Wait for dispatch to acknowledge then give details (location first, then plate or vehicle description)
Common elements of proper protocol and etiquette when communicating with dispatch (Core 1020)
When giving vehicle description:
CYMBALS Color, Year, Make/model, Body style, All identifying marks, License, State
When describing multiple color vehicles: use top color, then work your way down
Common elements of proper protocol and etiquette when communicating with dispatch (Core 1020)
When giving suspect description:
Broadcast info in systematic fashion
Begin with personal data including name, sex, race, height, and weight
Proceed with clothing description from head-to-toe, outside to inside
Broadcast less obvious info last
