Police Officer Flashcard

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What is a primary role of a police officer?

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To enforce laws and maintain public order

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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a police officer? Investigating crimes, Arresting suspects, Patrolling communities

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Providing legal advice to citizens

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When is the use of force by a police officer considered legally justified?

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When necessary to protect the officer or others from immediate harm

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What is community policing?

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A partnership between the police and the community to solve problems.

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Which of the following is a legal procedure that police officers must follow? Obtaining a warrant before conducting a search, Interrogating suspects without an attorney present, Using any means necessary to obtain evidence, Making arrests without probable cause

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Obtaining a warrant before conducting a search

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What is an ethical dilemma that police officers might face?

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Balancing the need for confidentiality with the duty to report misconduct

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What does the principle of "minimum force necessary" mean in the context of policing?

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Officers should use the least amount of force required to safely handle a situation.

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In community policing, what role do citizens play?

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They collaborate with police to identify and solve community problems.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the legal procedures police officers must adhere to during an arrest? Reading the Miranda rights to the suspect, Ensuring the use of handcuffs in all arrests, Documenting the arrest and evidence collected

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Obtaining a confession before making an arrest

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How can police officers maintain ethical standards in their work?

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By adhering strictly to laws and departmental policies