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GS 15A-502 gives law enforcement officers the authority to fingerprint and photograph a person who: Is arrested for a felony/misdemeanor, Committed to a detention facility, Committed to imprisonment upon conviction.

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All of the above

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The DNA record of characteristics resulting from the DNA testing and the DNA sample itself, shall be stored and maintained by the local Sheriff’s Office

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False

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For the purposes of restrictions on “open containers” in motor vehicles, the “passenger area of a motor vehicle” means: The area designed to seat the driver and passengers and any area within reach of the seated driver and passengers in front of the last upright backseat.

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The area designed to seat the driver and passengers and any area within reach of the seated driver and passengers in front of the last upright backseat.

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Officers should communicate verbally by: Speaking plainly, using clear diction and grammar, Utilizing the English language correctly, Avoiding the use of profanity

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All the above

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The term ethics is defined as?

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The discipline of determining good and evil and defining moral duties

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Which of the following are examples of common rationalizations given by law enforcement for unethical behavior? Loyalty to colleagues comes before anything else, Due process is a barrier to getting the job done, Deception and lying is okay if it means getting the “bad” guy.

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All of the above

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A law enforcement officer is justified in using deadly force only when it appears to be reasonably necessary to:

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defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force; effect an arrest or prevent the escape from custody of a person who he reasonably believes is attempting to escape by means of a deadly weapon, or who by his conduct or any other means indicates that he presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to others unless apprehended without delay.

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If the shooting of someone by an officer does not meet legal guidelines, could the officer face criminal charges and liability?

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True

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A(n) _____ is the questioning of a suspect to gain cooperation and to reveal the truth.

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Interrogation

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The ____ interview technique has many unique characteristics which better enable the officer to complete the interview task.

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Cognitive