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Day One Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the principal sources of law in England and Wales?

a)

Statute law, case law.

b)

Case law, statute law, common law.

c)

Common law, statutory instrument.

d)

Common law, statute law.

2.

Complete the correct caution when arresting a person? "You do not have to say anything...

a)

..unless you wish to do so, but what you say may be given in evidence.

b)

..unless you wish to do so, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned anything that you are going to rely on in court. Anything you say will be given in evidence.

c)

..but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

d)

..but it may harm your defence if you do not mention something which you will later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

3.

Why did Sir Robert Peel want blue uniforms for his new police force?

a)

So his officers would be less visible at night

b)

To appear neutral and not to look like the military

c)

So they looked smart

d)

Blue was his favourite colour

4.

When Sir Robert Peel introduced the first police force, what was his professional position?

a)

Prime Minister

b)

Chief Constable

c)

Commissioner

d)

Home Secretary

5.

Sir Robert Peel issued a number of principles to new officers joining his the police force. How many principles are there?

a)

Seven

b)

Eight

c)

Nine

d)

Ten

6.

In relation to The Human Rights Act 1998, a Police officer must always be able to justify their actions as PLANE. What does this stand for?

a)

Policing purpose, Lowest force, Advise first, Non oppressive, Entitled to make a complaint

b)

Proportionate, Lawful, Accountable, Necessary, Ethical

c)

Prompt, Legal, Answerable, Negotiate, Effective

d)

Professional, Liberty, Authority, Non judgmental, Equality

7.

One category of criminal offences is “offences triable only on indictment”. How can indictable only offences be distinguished from other categories of crime?

a)

These are offences that are serious but can be dealt with at either the Magistrates Court or the Crown Court

b)

These are considered the most serious offences and can only be dealt with by the Crown Court

c)

These are the least serious of offences and can only be dealt with by the Magistrates Court

d)

These involve domestic issues and must be dealt with at the County Court

8.

The Code of Ethics is...

a)

Law that states how a police officer must behave.

b)

Written to reassure the public.

c)

The written guide introduced by Sir Robert Peel

d)

he written guide to the principles and behaviours that every member of the policing profession of England and Wales is expected to uphold.

9.

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) has been replaced by…

a)

Chief of Police Group of Great Britain

b)

National Officer’s Board of Police

c)

National Police Chief’s Council

d)

Chief Officers of the United Kingdom Association

10.

When was the Police mission statement approved by ACPO?

a)

2011

b)

2008

c)

2006

d)

2014

11.

The behaviours listed in the Code of Ethics mentions what you should do if you witness inappropriate behaviour. What should you do?

a)

Report it

b)

Challenge it

c)

Take action

d)

Any of the above

12.

Which year can The Transport Police be first traced?

a)

1948

b)

1886

c)

1970

d)

1826

13.

BTP officer’s Core Jurisdiction comes from…

a)

Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003

b)

The Regulation of Railways act 1889

c)

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

d)

The Railway Regulations Act 1944

14.

The term ‘Mens rea’ is the Latin term for:

a)

A guilty conscience

b)

A guilty state of mind

c)

A guilty secret

d)

A guilty look on your face

15.

British Transport Police has jurisdiction on the railway in….

a)

England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

b)

England, Wales, and Scotland

c)

England and Wales

d)

England, Wales, and Calais (Eurostar)

16.

What does the term ‘NDM’ stand for?

a)

National Deciding Material

b)

National Dictating Model

c)

Near Decision Made

d)

National Decision Model

17.

Within the Police Code of Ethics, which of the following is NOT stated in the Standards of Professional Behaviour?

a)

Use of Force

b)

Using Emergency Equipment on Police Vehicles

c)

Honesty and Integrity

d)

Challenging and Reporting Improper Conduct

18.

BTP officer’s extended jurisdiction comes from…

a)

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

b)

Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

c)

Regulation of Railways Act 1889

d)

BTP officers do not have an extended jurisdiction

19.

If a person appears not to understand the caution what must the officer do?

a)

Note it down in their Pocket Note Book.

b)

There is no need to do anything else as long as the caution has been said.

c)

Inform their Sergeant as soon as practicable.

d)

Explain it to the person in simple terms.

20.

In the phonetic alphabet the letter ‘Q’ is referred to as…

a)

Queen

b)

Question

c)

Quebec

d)

Quantum

21.

What does 'HRA' stand for?

a)

Her Royal Advisor

b)

Historical Railways Association

c)

Human Resources Administrator

d)

Human Rights Act

22.

In the phonetic alphabet the letter ‘i’ is referred to as…

a)

India

b)

Ink

c)

Island

d)

Indigo

23.

The legal Latin term ‘Actus Reus’ means…

a)

Innocent Mind

b)

Guilty Act

c)

Accidental Act

d)

Instinctive Reaction

24.

Where would you find a jury?

a)

All courts

b)

Magistrates Court

c)

Crown Court

d)

In the history books. Juries are no longer used

25.

Which of these is NOT a category of offence?

a)

Imprisonable

b)

Indictable

c)

Either-Way

d)

Summary