Policing Unit Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of policing in America?

• criminal

• local

• state

• federal

A writ, issued by a judicial officer, directing law enforcement to make an arrest, conduct a search, or carry out some other action for the administration of justice is known as:

• the booking process

• a law

• a trial

• a warrant

Which of the following is NOT one of the Miranda Warnings?

• Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

• You have the right to remain silent.

• You have the right to plead guilty.

• You have the right to an attorney.

Taking a person into physical custody for the purpose of charging them with a criminal offense is known as:

• booking

• detaining

• stop and frisk

• arrest

This is the order of authority. It establishes definite lines of authority and channels of communication.

• patrol

• protect and serve

• chain of command

• police management

The level of justification needed to have an arrest warrant issued by a judge.

• proof beyond a reasonable doubt

• reasonable suspicion

• probable cause

• a hunch

At the beginning of their shift, police officers have a meeting with their shift sergeant called ____________.

• roll call

• shift start

• BOLO beginning

• organizational start-up

The police must establish _______________ before being able to secure a search warrant and/or conduct a lawful search.

• a hunch

• reasonable suspicion

• probable cause

• a probable guess

The purpose of arresting a suspect is to:

• investigate them further for potential crimes

• assist them in solving a problem

• charge them with a criminal offense

• search them for weapons

A _______________ is someone who personally sees, hears, or otherwise observes something relating to the incident under investigation.

• victim

• witness

• citizen

• suspect