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The statute that deems any person driving a motor vehicle has consented to a chemical blood test to assess the blood’s alcohol content a
Blood Alcohol Law
Implied Consent Law
Driving While Impaired Law
Per Se Law
Victim Advocates provide services for victims and
Offenders
Delinquents
Witnesses
Employees
What is the Latin Criminal Justice term for “intent”?
Actus Reus
Mens Rea
Mala in Se
Mala Prohibitum
Which of the body’s senses is MOST affected by pepper spray?
Touch
Sight
Smell
Hearing
When dealing with a suspect of another gender or race the officer MUST
Restrain the individual just in case he or she becomes hostile
Treat all suspects with dignity and respect
Speak to the suspect using slang interpretations
Have another officer present before proceeding with a body search
When communicating on the radio, why is it important to use standard phonetic alphabet terminology when relaying information?
Critical combinations of letters and numbers can be better understood
It keeps civilians from understanding police radio communication
It is a more prestigious form of communication
Using it demonstrates an officer’s understanding of federal law codes
If an officer makes a stop or arrest based on a person’s race or ethnicity, it is an example of
Racial Profiling
Criminal Identification
Cultural Diversity
Crime Prevention
The purpose of NIMS (National Incident Management System) is to have a coordinated plan for
Victim Advocacy Training
Multiple Agency Response
Crash Reconstruction
Traffic Pattern Analysts
A crime punishable by death, or life in prison is a/an
Violation
Misdemeanor
Infraction
Felony
To be effective, officers must utilize communications skills that involve ____ messages
Emotional and Physical
Complementary and Physical
Verbal and Non-Verbal
Dominery and Intimidating
The term Double-Lock Handcuffs means to?
Activate the mechanism so that the handcuffs will not close further
Place the handcuffs on the wrists behind the back of the suspect
Secure the handcuffs to the leg shackles
Place the handcuffs back to back
Groups in the United States organized around such themes as white supremacy, militant tax resistance, or extreme ideologies are known as ____ terrorists.
Fundamental
Domestic
International
National
Police can use subpoenas or ____ to access social media postings during an investigation.
Partitions
Warrants
Passwords
Certiorari
The term____, refers to a decision by a judge that a child has committed delinquent acts.
Indictment
Adjudication
Accusation
Finding of Guilt
To be objective, police reports MUST be written…
In the first person
In the order that makes sense
Without Prejudice or Bias
From the victims view point
The term Latent, as referring to a fingerprint, is a Latin word meaning…
Cryptic
Hidden
Visible
Smudged
During an interview, when an individual crosses their arms in front while answering a question, the subject is thought to be…
Definitely Lying
Very Angry
Defensive or Deceptive
Open and Honest
During a high risk or felony traffic stop, the officer should generally be positioned…
Behind the window post of the suspect vehicle
Beside the patrol vehicle for protection
At the passenger side of the suspect vehicle
Inside the patrol vehicle
When public safety professionals are offered a free or discounted product or service based on their professional status, it is called a/an
A Trade
A Bribe
An Incentive
A Gratuity
Criminal statures are removed, added, or modified by the ____ branch of government.
Administrative
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What historical event contributed to the rise of organized crime in the United States?
World War 2
Cigarette Sales
Prohibition
Crooked Police
A prison intended to house the worst, most violent offenders and problem inmates from other institutions, is called a ____ facility.
Classification
Correctional
Medium Security
Super Max
The ____ interprets the law to the jury.
Judge
Attorney
The Bailiff
Interpreter
Compliance control relies on the pressures points on the body, which are composed of…
Bone
Muscle
Pulse
Nerves
Wet evidence should be packaged in a paper bag because…
Paper is easier to store
It is less expensive than other materials
It allows for growth for microorganisms
It prevents the evidence from becoming moldy
Prior to a pat down search, the officer should
Mirandize the subject
Wash his or her hands
Inquire about weapons
Have backup present
As a general rule when establishing an initial perimeter of a crime scene, the officer should being with a ____defined perimeter
Geographically
Broadly
Legally
Narrowly
The highest level of authority in criminal law is/are
State Constitutions
Federal Statutes
The U.S. Constitution
Federal Regulations
School searches conducted by school administrators can be based on what standard of proof?
Reasonable suspicion
Rumors
Hearsay
Probable cause
Because initial arrival at a domestic assault in progress can be lethal, where should the responding officer park?
One house before and observe before approaching
In the driveway and run up the front door
On the next street over and go to the back door
Up the street and take time getting there
An Emergency Response Guide (ERG) describes the process for identifying…
Hazardous Materials
Treatment Plans
Roots to Hospitals
Medical Illnesses
What is the shape of the hazardous materials placard?
A Diamond
Round
Rectangle
Trapezoidal
During the booking process, the officer MUST…
Let the suspect fingerprint him/herself
Take possession of all of the suspects property
Place the suspect in the general population
Do only a pat down search of the suspect
Anaphylaxis significantly impacts the ____ system.
Respiratory
Musculoskeletal
Nervous
Endocrine
An agency’s use of force policy is a guideline that demonstrates…
The increasing levels of liability that officers might face
The trends in the use of force by other officers in the department
How the officer should respond to the threat of lawsuit
The reasonable amount of force that an officer may use in situations
The term Loss Prevention means…
A reactive approach to inventory control
Recovery of stolen property
Making sure only authorized personnel are in designated areas
The reasonable amount of force that an officer may use in situations
The standard test in a court setting to determine knowledge between right and wrong is known as…
Pavlov’s Test
Bipolar Disorder
M’Naghten Rule
Turrets Syndrome
Most employers of private security officers prefer persons with prior experience and training as ____ officers.
Law Enforcement
Immigration
Probation
Parole
A____ is a written count order directing a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or arrest a person.
A Tort
A Summance
Subpoena
Warrant
Live computer scan for fingerprinting uses a process where the fingerprint is read by a/an…
A Laser Scanner
An Optical Scanner
An LED Light
An Ultra Violet Light
A shooter observes a safety hazard while at firearm qualification the shooter should…
Approach the Violator and correct the problem
Turn around and inform the range officer
Wait until the line is clear
Raise your hand and yell cease fire
In a confrontational situation with an unarmed, angry subject an officer should use ____ to gain control by causing the subject to reply to the officer.
Laughter
Questions
Sarcasm
Mace
Evidence should be…
Collectively stored with other items
Secured in the patrol car
Written on and clearly marked
Properly documented and tagged
The term for the process of subdividing the inmate population into meaningful categories to match offender needs with correctional resources is…
Involvement
Classification
Management
Booking
The U.S. The Supreme Court is the highest level of a/an ____court.
Appellate
Trial
Original
Sentencing
Courts that have the authority to review decisions of a lower court are known as ____ courts.
District
Appellate
Magistrate
Federal
Before placing an arrestee in the patrol car, an officer should…
Always put leg irons on the individual
Make sure to notify a family member of the situation
Complete a thorough search for contraband
Allow the person to call and arrange bail
The ____ Division generally has the most officers in a medium to large police agency.
Technical and Support
Criminal Investigations
Patrol
Juvenile
Upon arrival at a motor vehicle crash, the initial responding officer’s first action should be to.
Position to exit the patrol car in the middle of the roadway
Position patrol car in the middle of the roadway
Ask to see the driver’s license
Scan the scene fro volunteers
An example of deadly force is…
A Taser
Pepper Spray
A Canine
A Firearm
When responding to an emergency situation, a police officer should
Proceed with due care and caution
Exceed posted speed limits
Obey all traffic laws
Disregard all traffic alws
Neighborhood watch programs aim to
Teach residents how to apprehend suspects
Provide citizens with arrest powers
Involve citizens
Teach residents self defense techniques
When handling a suspect believed to possibly be infected with HIV, the officer should
Wipe hands after contact with blood
Wear latex or vinyl gloves
Not touch the suspects bare skin
Stand behind the suspect during arrest
An officer gives a suspect an order, but the suspect fails to follow the order. The officer should use
Verbal commands
Physical contact
Impact weapons
Defense tactics
The term “vicarious liability” means that
Only one individual is liable
Liability is shared
Individuals are immune from liability
Only those who admit guilt are liable
An analysis of DNA provides information abut the ____ structure in the body
Tissue
Atomic
Hematologic
Molecular
In 1841, a cobbler named John Augustus developed the concept of
Retribution
Parole
Restitution
Probation
Which case held it unconstitutional to impose the death penalty if the crime was committed prior to the defendant being 18 years of age?
Marbury v. Madison
Roper v. Simmons
Roe v. Wade
Atkins v. Virginia
The standard of proof necessary to find a defendant guilty in a civil trial, as opposed to a criminal trial, is
Clear and convincing evidence
Probable cause
Preponderance of evidence
Beyond a reasonable doubt
The National Amber Alert System aides in the investigation of
Stolen vehicles
Identity theft
Juvenile shoplifters
Missing children
The ____ is a computerized network linked to local police departments, providing information on stolen vehicles, wanted persons, stolen guns, and other crime related materials.
LEO
NCIC
UCR
CIRG
In courtroom testimony, officers may use____ to refresh their memories.
Police report
Witness statements
Prior incidents
District attorney notes
The ____ are the most expressive, and have the most connection to communication
Hands
Ears
Arms
Eyes
The databank that allows federal, state and local crime laboratories to exchange and compare DNA profiles is known as…
CALEA
IAFIS
FLETC
CODIS
The scientific approach to studying the nature, extent, cause, and control of criminal behavior is called
Criminology
Victimology
Psychology
Sociology
A/an ____ warrant must be limited to the specific are and items described in the warrant.
Arrest
Consent
Search
Administrative
A firearm should always be treated as if it is…
Unloaded
Safe
Loaded
Empty
If an officer encounters a hearing impaired person, the officer should…
Speak Slowly
Shout Loudly
Use the PA System
Speak Rapidly
When attempting to gain compliance, remember that verbal instructions must be…
Advised
Ignored
Delayed
Repeated
The ____ generally deals with police corruption.
Department of Protocol
Training and Education Department
Department of Internal Affairs
The Mental Health Department
The only remedy in civil court is…
Monetary Compensation
Electronic Monitoring
Probation
Incarceration
Probable cause is found in WHICH amendment?
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Eighth
A bifurcated phase process is used in a ____ trial.
Civil Disobedience
Capital Punishment
Bench
Misdemeanor
At the start of every shift, and after transporting a prisoner in a police vehicle, the officer should…
Turn the police radio off.
Secure his/her weapon in the trunk
Shutdown the laptop screen
Check the backseat for contraband
Law enforcement agencies fall under the ____ branch of government.
Appellate
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
If an individual is exhibiting sings of psychosis an officer must Immediately request
A mental health counselor
A victim advocate
Paramedics or EMS
The chief or sheriff
The most common method used to develop a fingerprint at a crime scene is
Dusting
Casting
Inking
Fuming
One of the fastest growing crimes in the United States is
Child abuse
Identity theft
Auto theft
Drug sales
Identity theft is an example of
White collar crime
Embezzlement
Money laundering
Confidence swindles
When doing a standardized field sobriety test, an officer would use ____for a suspected impaired driver
Touch your toes
Horizontal gaze nystagmus
Hop on one foot
Recite the alphabet backwards
Many police departments have turned to social media to connect with the ____ and promote their accomplishments.
Prisoners
Government
Community
Investigators
An officer should place handcuffs on a person before
Placing them in a patrol unit
Issuing an arrest warrant
Reading Miranda warnings
Field sobriety tests
In the Federal Bureau of Prison system. Which classification is also known as Federal Prison Camps
High security
Minimum security
Low security
Medium security
To minimize contamination or alteration of a crime scene by EMT’s an officer should
Guide medical personnel to victim(s)
Provide medical assistance to the victim(s) without the EMT’s
Bring victim(s) out to them
Instruct medical personnel to be careful
In ____, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld top and frisk procedures.
Chamber v. Maroney
Miranda v. Arizona
Terry v. Ohio
Gregg v. Georgia
The ____ Maintains the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) System
CIA
DEA
AFT
FBI
What is the first thing that a criminal justice professional should call into dispatch when conducing a traffic stop
Color of vehicle
Number of occupants
Traffic stop location
Vehicle registration
Records are ____ records of all important facts in a case
Permanent
Positive
Prescriptive
Proprietary
Which was the first United States city to create a paid and unified municipal police force
Washington DC
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Physical evidence that results from the transfer of small quantities of materials such as, hair, glass fragments, and gunshot particles is known as ____ evidence.
Partial
Excavation
Trace
Presumptive
The sixth amendment guarantees an individual.
Freedom of speech
The right to a fair and speedy trial
Freedom to assemble
The right to bear arms
The major objective of terrorist groups is
Creating fear
Explosives
Property destruction
Seizing property
A process used to maintain and document the chronological history of evidence is known as
Chain of custody
Inventory control
Evidence control
Case identifiers
Cultural diversity includes appreciating differences in age, race, gender, ethnicity, language and
Employment
Criminal history
Education
Sexual orientation
The term ____ refers to negotiating an agreement in a criminal trial
Guilty verdict
Plea bargain
Settlement
Contract
When conducting a search of a business found to have unsecured doors
Simply secure the doors and provide extra patrol in the area
Prior to entering notify dispatch with location and request backup
The officer should search as soon as possible to avoid the possible escape of suspects
Once the business owner arrives ask them to perform a search of the building
The case of ____ established that the Supreme Court had the authority to nullify an act of Congress that violates the constitution
Terry v. Ohio
Roe v. Wade
Martin v. Hunter Lessee
Marbury v. Madison
During a vehicle pursuit, when the vehicle stops, the officer should
Reach inside the vehicle and remove the car keys
Ram the suspect’s car to incapacitate the vehicle
Run up to the suspect’s car as quickly ad possible
Empty the vehicle using high-risk/felony stop procedures
Skid marks on asphalt at an accident scent measure 64 feet in length. Given a drag factor of 0.75 use the formula below to calculate the minimum speed in miles per hour of the vehicle at the beginning of the skid.
S=5.5d⋅f
16.2
26.4
38.1
40.9
When an impact weapon is used the office should avoid s tricking the offenders
Stomach
Head
Ribs
Legs
What are the three levels of prison classifications?
Restricted, medium, and maximum
Low, medium, and maximum
Minimum, low, and maximum
Pre-release, low, and medium
When juvenile’s are the focus of Investigations, it is important that the officers always involved ____ is a part of the investigations.
Close friends of the juvenile
The child’s school principal
Child welfare agencies in juvenile court services personnel
Siblings
The term____ refers to an act committed by a Juvenile that is considered a crime when committed by an adult
Runaway
Delinquency
Tort
Status offense
When an officer responds to a domestic dispute, risk can be reduced by determine who is the
Person that called 911
Predominant offender
Person with the worst injuries
Person that talks the most
Pretrial publicity could cause a motion ____ to be made prior to the beginning of the trial
For a change of venue
For suppression of evidence
To continue jury selection
To dismiss charges
The ____ must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Jury
Judge
Prosecution
Defense
The three levels of intent in civil law are strict liability, intentional wrong, and
Defamation
Incapacitation
Negligence
Surveillance
When responding to a hazardous material spill, attempt to identify the type of hazardous material by
Using binoculars to see placard
Identifying the chemical by smell
Physically collecting a sample
Getting the shipping paper
When speaking with a suspect the officer must especially watch the suspect’s
Hands
Belongings
Eyes
Feet
An example of “racial profiling” as used in the law enforcement community is
Detaining a black male seen running from a bank
Stopping traffic violators solely because of race
Eliminating one race from suspicion of a crime
Kristen Bell interviewing an Asian male about car theft
When should CPR be stopped
When the officer believes the victim has died
When the individual(s) administering CPR become exhausted
When the victim’s skin regains natural color
When the victim has a seizure
The best non-verbal indicator that a suspect is planning to attack the officer is when the suspect ____ the officer.
Stares at
Smiles at
Shakes fist at
Circles behind
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the test to determine civil liability in excessive use of force cases?
Terry v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
Bell v. Sampson
Graham v. Connor
Three characteristics of a good police report are
Balance, rapidity, and conciseness
completeness, fullness, and certainty
Clarity, subjectivity, and particularly
Objectivity, clarity, and accuracy
Learn more upon arrival at a motor vehicle crash at 01:00, the responding police officer(s) should be aware of which of the following when they are outside their patrol vehicle?
Traffic cannot see them
Driver fatigue contributed to the crash
The driver is intoxicated
Driver in attention contributed to the crash
When arresting a suspect known to have tuberculosis, the officer should
Not talk to the suspect
Have the suspects wear a mask
Wear gloves
Not touch the suspect
When approaching a vehicle during a traffic stop, the police officer should
Leave his or her hand print on the rear of the stopped vehicle
Make sure all the windows of the stopped vehicle are rolled down
Call the patrol car in front of the stopped vehicle
Walk directly to the passenger side of the stopped vehicle
The booking procedure includes mental, medical, and ____ evaluations
Financial
Social
Educational
Physical
The term, reactionary gap, is the
Safe distance between the officer and the offender
Amount of time it takes an officer to pull a gun
Distance it takes a car to come to a complete stop after breaking
Time it takes to determine there is a problem
Tiny ridges in the skin of a fingertip are known as ____ ridges
Natural
Impression
Friction
Pattern
A recognized program aimed at neighborhood crime prevention is known as
Internal affairs
Juvenile justice
Community policing
Homeland Security
At a facility, the term, access control, refers to
Monitoring movement in and out
Maintaining a physical presence
Knowing policy and procedure
Identifying safety hazards
What level of force should an officer use?
Do not use force for any situation
Start at the highest to scare the suspect
The lowest level that is reasonable
One level lower than the suspect
The legal challenges to capital punishment usually fall under the __
__ Constitutional Amendment
Sixth
Fourth
Fifth
Eighth
When offering testimony in court, the officer should direct his or her responses towards the
Criminal defendant
Defense attorney
Prosecuting attorney
Judge or jury
Security officers in a retail establishment should observe a shoplifters attempt to conceal merchandise and ____ before apprehending the individual
Disable security cameras
Attempt to evade security
Purchase other items
Attempt to leave the store
As mankind evolved, society appointed trusted citizens to enforce laws for the betterment of every man to ensure that
The weak were preferred
The people shared the power
Power was abused
The rich exploited the poor
When photographing a crime scene, photographs should be taken in the following view sequence
Overall, medium, close-up
Medium, close-up, overall
Close-up, overall, medium
Close-up, medium, overall
Flares should be avoided at a hazardous material spill scene because the flare could
Harm the Emergency personnel
Contaminate the site
Present a distraction to traffic
Present a fire or explosion danger
Which court has ultimate Authority
Federal appellate court
U.S. Supreme Court
State supreme court
U.S. District Court
Police officer has a legal responsibility to
Stereotype different groups and remain biased
Protect property, life, and defend the rights of others
Decide guilt or innocence and enforce punishment
Be subjective and maintain a professional demeanor
Felony arrests are based on
Probable cause
Reasonable suspicion
Hearsay
Mere suspicion
Mental illness can lead to an increase in
Suicidal thoughts
Euphoric thoughts
Exercise
Concentration
An officer fired her Duty weapon over the head of an escaping offender. The officer
Has scared the suspect
Has fired a warning shot
Used less lethal force
Used deadly force
The most common fingerprint pattern is the
Ellipse
Arch
Loop
Whorl
An officer must respond courageously and assertively in critical situations, while controlling his or her
Enthusiasm
Appearance
Emotions
Supervisor
Witnesses at a crime scene should be
Kept separated, away from others
Released immediately from the scene
Told not to leave the country or state
Permitted to enter the scene to identify evidence
Crimes against a person include murder, rape, robbery, and
Arson
Assault
Burglary
Larceny
Officers must remain calm, and use logic and reason when ____ with people who are angry
Shouting
Fighting
Grandstanding
Speaking
What case set the precedent that no one with an IQ under 70 at the time of a crime could be sentenced to death?
Roe v. Wade
Atkins v. Virginia
Roper v. Simmons
Marbury v. Madison
The ____ represents the state’s case in a criminal trial
Prosecuting attorney
Bailiff
Defense attorney
Judge
The RICO Act was originally put in place to help combat
Prison escapes
Organized crime
Motorcycle gangs
Abolitionists
The term, Actus Reus, refers to the
Mental ability
Physical ability
Guilty person
Guilty Act
By definition, which of the following would be a “legal consent” search
The person who allows the search of a roommate’s bedroom
A motel room after being let in by maid
A bus station locker by use of a master key
The trunk a vehicle with the driver’s permission
A new technology available to police is BWC, which stands for body-worn
Containers
Cameras
Camouflage
Conductors
A blank is a document asking a court to assume jurisdiction over juvenile
Writ
Request
Petition
Subpoena
When responding to a report of a person threatening suicide with a knife, what should an officer do?
Approach with the caller and have them talk to the suspect
Start talking to the suspect from a distance
Use the PA system to communicate with the suspect
Walk up and take the knife away as quickly as possible
What standard of proof must law enforcement officers have before a judicial officer can issue a warrant?
Probable cause
Preponderance of evidence
Reasonable suspicion
Beyond a reasonable doubt
The Landmark case that allows an officer to search a vehicle without a warrant based on probable cause is
Escobedo v. Illinois
Terry v. Ohio
Carrol v. United States
Miranda v. Arizona
Toxicology is the study of
Poisons
Decay
Blood
Insects
Which U.S. Supreme Court case determined under what circumstances police could constitutionally use deadly force to prevent The Escape of a fleeing felon
Tennessee v. Garner
Terry v. Ohio
Graham v. Connor
Miranda v. Arizona
The term ____, means confined in jail or prison
Demeanor
Probation
Incarceration
Punitive Damages
I’m making enforcement decisions, “racial profiling” occurs when an officer acts based on
The description of a wanted person
Suspicion of facts and circumstances
Observed violation of law
The race of a perpetrator
In processing a crime scene, all bodily fluids should be considered
Poisonous substances
Cross contaminates
Occupational hazards
Blood borne pathogens
If an offender makes suicidal statements during the booking process, the officer must be
Viewed as non-threatening
Placed in general population
Handcuffed
Placed an observation
The term____ capacity, refers to the number of inmates that a facility’s staff, programs, and services can accommodate
Overload
Bed
Operational
Design
Which statement most clearly differentiates a street gang from a drug cartel?
Street gang is usually a link to a specific neighborhood
Street gang sets prices for sale of drugs
A drug cartel is often involved in prostitution, gun trafficking, and money laundering
A drug cartel sometimes recruits youth by offering protection from gang violence
When escalating the use of force, the officer should consider opportunity, jeopardy, and
Lighting
Location
Ability
Ethnicity
The FBI, ICE, and DEA are all ____ agencies
Federal
County
Local
State
HIV is transmitted through exposure
From kissing
From casual contact
To blood
To perspiration
The most common methods to determine the alcohol content in a person’s body are blood, breath, and
Hair
Skin cells
DNA
Urine
The purpose of chest compressions in CPR is to
Supply the vital organs with oxygen rich blood
Restart the victim’s heart
Control the victim’s bleeding
Identify any immediate threats to life
Evidence that will lose its evidentiary value if not preserved or protected, such as blood in the rain is known as
Simple
Transient
Physical
Comprehensive
A less than lethal weapon that uses a wire to transmit the control is called
An expandable baton
Pepper spray
A taser
A stun gun
While involved in a traffic stop, the driver exits the vehicle to ask the officer a question. The officer should immediately
Allow the driver to approach
Ask the driver to use the vehicle’s passenger side
Order the driver back into the vehicle
Place the driver in the rear of the patrol car
For safety reasons during a vehicle top, the officer should
Have his or her weapon drawn
Set out flares
Deactivate emergency light
Maintain visual contact
An officer’s field notes can be
Judged
Destroyed
Subpoenaed
Biased
The national blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level for adults is ____ or higher
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.09
A prisoner who demonstrates Suicidal Tendencies should be evaluated by
The officer in charge
The warden
The jail nurse
A mental health professional
Establishing the exact location where a crime occurred is essential for establishing the ____of the crime
Elements
Modus Operandi
Legal Jurisdiction
Corpus Delicti
The fourth amendment guarantees an individual protection from
Excessive bail or bond
Unreasonable search and seizure
Self-incrimination
Double Jeopardy
When speaking on the radio the officer should
Speak in a clear, normal tone
Place mouth directly on the microphone
Clear his or her throat to be better heard
Speak quickly to relay all information
The agency responsible for handling emergency preparedness and Disaster Response
FDA
FEMA
USCG
NSA
When investigating a burglary without witnesses, one of the first things an officer should do is
Start dusting for fingerprints
Get a detailed list and description of what was stolen
Call for backup
Look for DNA evidence
When investigating a burglary without witnesses, one of the first things an officer should do is
Start dusting for fingerprints
Get a detailed list and description of what was stolen
Call for backup
Look for DNA evidence
During an interview involving a domestic dispute, police officer should
Arrest all parties involved and let the court settle the matter
Tell all involved to quit fighting or they will all go to jail
Interview all parties separately and remain neutral
Listen primarily to the complainant
When an officer goes to the firing range, he or she must have ____ protection
Eye and ear
Head and chest
Hand and eye
Hand and ear
When an officer has reason to conduct a “Terry Frisk” (pat down) the officer
Should do a pat-down check for weapons
Can reach into the suspect’s pocket to retrieve whatever is there
Should have the suspect empty their pockets
Should always apply universal medical precautions
An officer who maintains an alert demeanor and proper attire during a court appearance exhibits
Overconfidence and sarcasm
Professionalism in authority
Proper health and hygiene
Good supervision and style
One of the most controversial and damaging issues facing police officers and public perception of the police is
Police training
Crime rate increase
Use the force
Affirmative action
Victimization of an individual based on the individual’s race, religion, national origin, ethnicity identification, gender, or language is considered a/an
Bias crime
Assault
Inchoate crime
Battery
The first step in identifying and controlling terrorism is
Legal assessment
Security
Threat assessment
Liability
The first responding police officer at the scene of a motor vehicle crash has the responsibility to render first aid to the injured. Which individual below should a police officer tend to first?
A passenger, who is having difficulty recalling what happened
The driver, who is upset
The passenger, who is having difficulty breathing
The driver, who complains of a sore leg
The use of deadly force is considered a “seizure.” What constitutional amendment would be violated is the use of deadly force was investigated and determined to have violated the suspect’s rights
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Eighth
What is the legal term for a civil or personal wrong?
Misdemeanor
Crime
Tort
Violation
The largest fingerprint database in the world is maintained by the FBI and is known by the acronym
CODIS
NCVS
IAFIS
IACP
An officer is making an arrest on a violent suspect who is in the kneeling position. The officer should place handcuffs on the suspect
After reading the Miranda Rights
Immediately on approach
After searching the suspect
Only after backup arrives
The first step to treat a severe bleeding injury is to use
A tourniquet
Pressure points
Direct Pressure
Elevation
What is the legal term for a civil or personal wrong?
Misdemeanor
Crime
Tort
Violation
What is the legal term for a civil or personal wrong?
Misdemeanor
Crime
Tort
Violation
