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WorksheetsCommunications Block BLET
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 55mins
LEO should make victims aware of which of the following when a misdemeanor crime has been commited
The victim may swear out for a warrant for a crime committed against them, at the magistrate's office
In the misdemeanor cases investigated by law enforcement officers, the officer takes out a warrant for arrest for the subject
Victims must be encouraged to cooperate throughout the process
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the North Carolina courts discussed in the victims outline?
Superior
Magistrates Chamber
District
Court of Appeals
Those eligible to receive aid through the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation Act are:
The victim
Dependent of deceased victim
A person who is authorized to act on behalf of a victim, a dependent, or a third person who is not a collateral source
All of the above
The following are the categories included in the federal definition of hate crime/bias crime
Race, religion, ethnicity/national origin, gender, political affiliation
Race, religion, ethnicity/national origin, gender, political affiliation, disability
Race, religion, ethnicity/national origin, disability, sexual orientation
Race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender
The district attorney is:
The person responsible for helping the victims file for compensation
Usually the first person the victim encounters after a crime has been committed
The person who represents the state in all criminals actions brought to the superior and district courts in the district
The attorney appointed to eh defendant if he/she cannot afford to hire one
Compensation from the NC Crime Victims Compensation Act may be paid for:
Loss of property paid for by insurance
An economic loss of less than $100
Medical expenses, lost wages
Reimbursement for pain and suffering
A victim may be defined as an individual who suffers ___ as the result of the commission of a crime
Physical hard
Financial harm
Emotional harm
All of the above
Depending upon the type of crime, the victim may have to visit the local magistrate to swear out a warrant for __ crimes that he/she witnessed
Midemeanor
Felony
Civil situations
None of the above
__ Cases are usually investigated by law enforcement before warrants are issued, unless the __ occurred in the officers presence.
Misdemeanor
Felony
Civil
None of the above
The __ has no jury, and it makes no determinations of fact; Rather, is considers error in legal procedures or in judicial interpretation of the law and hears oral arguements on the written record of cases previously tried by the superior courts, district courts, court of appeals, and certain administrative agencies and commisions
Superior Court
Court of appeals
County or district court
Supreme Court
The NC Court of appeals sits in panels of __
3
5
7
9
The superior court is the proper court for trial of civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds ___ , and it has jurisdiction over appeals from certain administrative agencies
$1000
$10000
$5000
$25000
NC has __ counties which are grouped into superior court districts
99
100
105
95
The district court has exclusive jurisdiction of civil cases where the amount is __ or less
$1000
$5000
$10000
$25000
NC is divided into prosecutorial districts, each have a district attorney who is elected for __ year term
2
4
6
8
The main duties of a bailiff are:
Court crier and security
Prisoners
Jurors
Witnesses
All of the above
An Officer may arrest without a warrant any person who the officer has PC to believe: has committed a felony or misdemeanor and: will not be apprehended unless immediately arrested, or may cause physical injury to himself or others, or damage to property unless immediately arrested; or has committed a misdemeanor under GS 14-72.1
warrant in possession of officer
warrant not in possession of officer
offense out of presence of officer
offense in presence of officer
An officer having a warrant for arrest in his possession may arrest the person named or described therein at any time and at any place within the officer's territorial jurisdiction
Warrant in possession of offcier
warrant not in possession of officer
offense out of presence of officer
offense is presence of officer
An officer, who has knowledge that a warrant for arrest has been issued and has not been executed, but who does not have the warrant in his possession, may arrest the person named therein at anytime, the officer must inform the person arrested that the warrant has been issued and serve the warrant that has been issued and serve the warrant upon him as soon as possible. This subdivision applies even though the arrest process has been returned to the clerk.
warrant in possession of officer
warrant not is possession of officer
offense out of presence of officer
offense in presence of officer
An officer may arrest without a warrant any person who the officer has PC to believe has commited criminal offense in the officers presence
warrant in possession of officer
warrant not in possession of officer
offense out of presence of officer
offense in presense of officer
The actual process of bringing a defendant before the judge in open court, informing that of charges pending against them and directing them to pleas; at which time the defendant usually pleads guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendre, is know as
the arraignement
the pre-trial hearing
the plea bargain
discovery
at the __, the judge reads the charge and appoints an attorney if the defendant cannot afford one. If the charge is a felony, the judge sets the date for a PC hearing
PC hearing
The arraignement
First appearance before a district court judge
Grand jury
__ is the process by which attorneys for both prosecution and defense obtain certain info pertinent to the trial from each other
pre-trial hearing
The arraignment
discovery
the trial
Half of the hate crimes in the nation are commited by people between the ages of __ to __
12-15
16-18
13-18
15-24
If the complainant on a DV call is a neighbor, the officer can reasonably think that they will be able ot suprise the disputants upon their arrival at the residence
True
False
The best door to approach on a DV call is the front door
True
False
The contact officer on a DV call is the one responsible for securing the area
True
False
An officer may utilize DISCRETIONARY arrest power on a DV call if the female complainant has already obtained a 50-B protective order prohibiting the identified male disputant from trespassing at the residence
True
False
Many of the statutes and laws directly related to DV are found in chapter 20 of the general statutes
True
False
The following are pertinent pieces of info that an officer should receive from a tele-communicator before responding to a DV call EXCEPT
Is the dispute still in progress?
A brief description of what individuals are arguing about
Address and phone number
Degree of parental involvement in argument
When making the initial contact with the respondents during a DV call, the officer should
Speak only with the person answering the door
Ask the complainant about any injuries, or weapons, and if the other party is still violent
Enter the residence when someone inside yells "come in"
Force the door open in someone inside yells "go away'
Which of the following are body language tactics that officers should NOT utilize on a DV call?
Not looking directly at the individuals when they are telling you their account of the story
Standing arms crossed in front of your chest
Keeping your hand on you gun while addressing the individuals
All of the above
An officer is authorized to make a warrantless arrest during a DV situation when
The misdemeanor is assault on a female
The misdemeanor is assault inflicting serious injury
The misdemeanor is assault with a deadly weapon
All of the above
When completing a DV investigation, it is sometimes effective to have disputants separate for a "cool off". It is appropiate for the officer to assist individuals in following manner EXCEPT
Transporting the victim to a battered womens shelter
Transporting the victim to a magistrate officer
Letting the party drive away while inebriated
Transporting either party to a hotel room or to a family/friends home
A DV follow-up investigation should include which of the following:
Obtaining the victims medical records
Re-contacting the victim and witness to inform them of the case status
Obtaining photos of injuries of the involved party
All of the above
When a 50-B has been issued, the officer may ONLY arrest in which of the following circumstances
(A) When the perpetrator has trespassed at the victims residence
(B) When the perpetrator has threatened or harassed the victim
(C) When the perpetrator has failed to make child support payments
A and B only
when entering a residence during a DV call, the officers should do all of the following EXCEPT
Ensure both hands of the person who opens the door are clearly seen before entering
Ask the person at the door what the reason for calling the police is
direct the residents to sit down and be quiet during your investigation
Ensure that the back up officer delays three or four seconds before following the primary officer into the residence
When attempting to diffuse a potentially explosive DV situation the officers should do which of the following:
Inform the male disputant he was wrong for arguing/assaulting the female
Separate the involved parties during the initial interview
interview only the victim with injuries
verbally yell louder than the complainants so that they will hear your command
Officers should refer individuals involved in a DV situations to all of the following EXCEPT
Victim-assistance services
Support Groups
Court agencies
Specific Attorneys
When departing from a DV situation, the officers should tactfully:
Walk closely outside together, discussing the situation
Let the officer most inside the residence depart first, while the other officer covers from the door
Inform the individuals inside that you will arrest them if you come back
Drive directly infront of the home to make sure that the fight didn't flare back up
A follow-up investigation of a DV situation is:
Necessary to prosecute the case even without the victims participation
Necessary for social services to get involved
Unnecessary because the victim will drop the charges anyway
Unnecessary if the responding officer does an adequate job during the preliminary investigation
The following lists the safest tactical method of approaching a residence during a DV call EXCEPT
Never stand infront of the door
Never stand infront of a window
Use available cover and concealment when approaching
Walk side-by-side with the other responding officer
To ensure maximum safety for officers making initial contact with individuals while responding to a DV call, the officers should
Knock immediately when the officers arrive at the front door
Rap on the door very loudly identifying yourself
Go to back or side door for element of suprise
Move the initial respondent out of the way upon entry
To effectively diffuse a DV situation the officers should eliminate distractions by taking the following actions EXCEPT
Turn off TV or stereo
Immediately contact social services to help with the children
Ensure the room is illuminated
Ask the people who are not witnesses to initially leave
Which of the following alternatives are available to officers in DV situations
Arrrest
Mediation
Referall
All of the above
Before making an arrest for a DVPO violation, the officer shoud
Verify the existance and status of the order
Ask the victim if she invited the perpetrator to the residence
Call your supervisor
Ask the suspect if he's willing to leave to avoid being arrested
When departing a DV call, the officer should
Turn and walk away from the scene exposing their backs to the individuals
Advice the involved parties not to call the police again that night
Not make inappropriate comments that might provoke the involved parties
Threaten to arrest someone if the police return
A DV follow-up investigation should include the following activities;
Completing a records check for any DV history
A fingerprint card on all the children
Informing the perpetrator of the victims whereabouts
Knowing where the victim and perpetrator will be in two years
The safest procedure for two officers to utilize when making an approach on a DV call is
One officer should go to the front door, and the other to the back door
Both officers should stay relatively apart and approach either side of the front door
One officer approaches the front door and the other officer stays continuously at the patrol car
Both officers should remain at the car and wait for the victim to approach them
To effectively utilize contact/cover principles while responding on a DV call, the officer should do all of the following EXCEPT
The contact officer handles all radio communications and reporting procedure
The cover officer maintains surveillance over the people and surroudning area
the contact officer collects and weapons and/or evidence
The cover officer should effect any and all arrests
If an individual is violating a DVPO by trespassing the officer must
Ask the violating party to leave
Find out if he has custody of the children he is visiting
Arrest the victim for violating the order by inviting him to the residence
None of these
DVPO can be verified by
(A) The victim producing a copu
(B) The victims statement under oath
(C) The officer checking with their tele-communicator
Only A and C
Assault on a female is a __
Misdemeanor
Infraction
Felony
City Ordinance
According to the outline materials, the term morality is defined as ..
The study of morals
The measure of conduct
A set of societys beliefs
None of these
According to the outline materials, the term ethics s defined as
the study of morals
A set of society's belief
The measure of conduct
None of these
As discussed in the outline materials, one of the distinguishing difference between humans and animals is
The size of their brain
Their ability to communicate
The thought capacity of choice
None of these
We make decisions from the selections of choices based on our
Traditions
Individual decisions
Social surroundings
None of these
In the area of ethics, what does society expect from law enforecment
(A)Special privileges
(B) Special treatment
(C) Fair treatment
Both A and C
If an officer is _, then the officer is an example of one who stays within the rules of the law enforcement profession while at the same time enforces such laws
Honest
Professinal
Hard working
Devoted
As stated in the law enforcement Code of Ethics, who is responsible for the officer's standard of professional performance
Their Supervisor
The FTO
The officer
All of the above
Which of the following defines professionalism
Knowledge through education and training
Good communication skills
A person who obeys the law they enforce
All of the above
What are some of the pressures that cause an officer to make a wrong or unethical decision
Anger
Lust
Politics
All of the above
As LEO we have to abide bu the moral codes or rules of the society in which we work, this is classified as
Laws
Statutes
Professional ethics
Officer guidelines
What question the officer consider when faced with an ethical dilemma
What are some alternatives?
What solution would do the most good?
Is the solution legal
All of the above
From the outline materials, which of the following is one of the questions an officer should ask of himself prior to making an ethical decision
Is my decision tough?
What are the chances ill be caught?
Is my decision morally right?
Will my supervisor support me
What is it that some citizens fail to realize when it comes to moral conduct and the LEO
officers are underpaid
Every officer goes through BLET
Officers are humans too
Officers are not value driven
_ is a moral commitment an officer makes to his department and to the citizens the department serves
Duty
Pride
Proactivity
None of the above
From the outline materials, the follwoing are examples of appropriate social parameters that influence our behavior EXCEPT
Neighborhood
An old army buddy
Immediate family
Work enviroment
In accordance with the Canons of Police Ethics, what should the principle guide for the officers discharge of his duties
Political party affiliations
Propriety under the law
Individual prejudices
Religious beliefs
What is the most important moral parameter for law enforcement
Enforcing all laws
Professionalism
High arrest rate
All of the above
From the outline, LEO's react and and make ethical decisions based on their social surroundings, this includes
Family
Church/Religion
Work enviroment
All of the above
What is it called when officers find an excuse to commit an unethical act
Rationalization
Creative
Realistic
None of these
The canon of Police Ethics addresses gifts, what size gifts are you aloud to accept?
Any gift other than money
Any gift that develops rapport between you and the giver
Any pieces of equipment that will help you do your job
None of these
Ethical Dilemma: You are havinglunch with your FTO. The owner of the restaurant refuses to provide a bill and your FTO agrees with the owner. What should you do
Leave the fair amount for you share on the table
Argue publicly with the owner about the price
Make sure to revisit the same restauraunt again
All of the above
Ethical Dilemma: You witness another officer receive cash from a citizen and then observe the officer void a speeding ticket. What should you do?
Talk to the officer privately about the matter
Report the officer to the departments IA division or supervisor
Find the speeding motorists and reissue the deserved ticket
Pretend you didnt see it
Ethical Dilemma: Along with several of your fellow officers, you arrest someone who initially resists arrest but then complies. All of the officers present continue to "rough up" the individual, and when it comes time to turn in the investigation report, everyone else omits this fact. What should you report?
Your report should be consistent with everyone else
Your report should state the subject contenues to RDO the arrest procedure until he was overwhelmed and subdued
Your report should state the individual asked for it
None of these
According to the lesson plan, psychosis means
Loss of contact with reality
Inability to cope
Persistant irrational fear
Rapidly changing ideas
A commitment specifically designed to meet exigent circumstances
Voluntary
Involuntary
Outpatient
Emergency
_ Rarely commit suicide
Adult males
Adult females
Teenagers
Young children
Suicide by cop is
(B) Shooting at an arriving officer by an armed robbery suspect
(A) When an officer commits suicide
Both A and B
Isolating self from others
A method used by individuals to force officers to use deadly force against them
Women who attempt suicide outnumber men:
5:1
3:1
2:1
6:1
A responded committed to a 24 hour facility for substance abuse can be held for up to
80 days
90 days
190 days
180 days
A 24 hr facility can be
A state facility
A private medical facillity
A state or private facility
A private facility
If a person is mentally ill or a substance abuser is a danger to themselves or to others, a third party or officer may file papers with he magistrate or clerk of superior court, to take that person into custody and transported to an appropriate facility for the first evaluation by a physician. or licensed psychologists. What two completed papers us an officer has to take the person into custody
Affidavit and petition of involuntary commitment and custody order
Involuntary commitment order mentally ill, petition and custody order for special emergency substance abuse involuntary commitment
Form DMH - 5 - 72- A, AOC SP-909M
None of these
If an affidavit and custody order is issued, an officer has to take the respondent into custody within __, or the papers have to be returned to the clerk of superior court with documented reasons why the subject was not located
24 hrs
48 hrs
12 hrs
36 hrs
There must be a driver or attendant who is the same sex as the respondent, unless the law enforcement officer allows _ to accompany the respondent
Another officer
2 or more officers
A family member
A doctor
_ is a loss of contact with reality due to mental illness
Autism
Psychosis
PAranoid
None of these
_ Is a loss of hope due to mental illness
Depression
Psychosis
Paranoid
Autistic
People with intellectual disabilities may _
Have resources to see help
Have increased vulnerability, sometimes due to reliance on caregiver who may be abusive
Are victimized and arrested at a lower rate then the general population
may not have impaired judgement
_ is a brain disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior
Psychosis
Paranoid
Depression
Autism
_ is a condition affecting the body movement and muscle coordination
Paranoid
Cerebral Palsy
Mental illness
Autism
Verbal indicators of depression are:
Acting lethargic
Tearful, confused, mute
May have rapid speech
Speech is often slowed down with long paused or silences
Assertive intervention van be used when:
The person is uncooperative or unresponsive to directives
The person is violating rules which serve to maintain security
The three step assertive intervention of empathy statement, concern statement and action statement
All of the above
Whe interviewing someone who has developmental disability or brain injury you should NOT
use simple language; keep sentences short, and speak slowly and clearly
Be patient and take time giviing or asking for information
Stand over the person and use your authority
Both A and B
De-escalation techniques are not a substitute for sound judgment and attention to safety
True
False
If during the first assessment of an involuntary commitment process, the physician or licensed psychologists signs and documents the need for out-patient commitment, the respondent will be _
Returned to their residence, or with the subjects consent, to the house of counseling individual located in the originating county
Released at the site of the first assessment
Transported to a 24 hr facility for a 2nd evaluation
Transported to the clerk of superior court for a hearing
A commitment where an individual meets the criteria set forth in the status and will be place in treatment center against their will
Voluntary commitment
Emergency Commitment
Outpatient commitment
Involuntary commitment
The most important tool in crime prevention is your
Vocab
Mind
Weight
All of the above
Crime prevention is defined as
The anticipation of crime risk
The anticipation of crime risk and initiation of some action to remove or reduce it
Strategies and measures that seek to reduce the risk of crimes occurring, and their potential harmful effects on individuals and society, including fear of crime, by intervening to influence their multiple causes
None of these
Some reasons cited for officer's high risk of suicide include the following
The stress of the job can lead to mental health problems
Officers may have family or marital problem's created by job stress that leads to depression and suicide risk
Officers are understandably reluctant to seek help for their problems
All of the above
_ Provide short term, face-to-face crisis response in the community 24/7
Facility based crisis unites
Mobile crisis teams
Emergency rooms
Walk-in crisis services
An adult whose illness which so lessons the capacity of the person to use self-control, judgement, and discretion in the conduct of his affairs and social relations as to make it necessary or advisable for him to be under treatment, care, supervision, guidance, or control
mental illness
mental retardation
hallucination
none of these
School violence is
A subset of youth violence
occurs on school property or during school sponsored events
Occurs on the way to or from school or school sponsored events
All of these
The SARA problemt solving methods consists of
Serving after reasonable assessment
Searching, awareness, respect, alert
Scanning, analysis, response, assessment
Scoring, assessment, reporting, awareness
The job of crime prevention belongs to
LEO while on patrol
The crime prevention officer, mainly
Citizens in the community
All citizens and LEO working together
One safety precaution you can take at your home/residence is
Photograph your neibors so you will be able to have a line up if a crime occurs
Always lock all your valuables in the oven when you leave
If someone you do not know ask to make an emergency phone call, don't open the door and make it for them
hang a white flag above your door
trust your instincts; If something does not feel right remove yourself from the situation immediately
True
False
The goal, in regard to school violence is
To stop the violence in the first place
To keep parents and the public from finding out about violent incidents
To realize fights happen
none of these
The main goal of community partnerships is to establish and maintain mutual _ between police, local government officals, and members of the community
Respect
Trust
empathy
fiscal understanding
The three primary roles of SRO's are
Respond, investigation and arrest persons who break the law on school grounds
promote safety, problem solve, and act as a liaison to the community and educators
Call for additional officers and let them hande all investigations while the SRO maintains relationships with the parents
None of these
