WorksheetsBuilding Search & Family Violence
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 16mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Texas Family Code defines family violence as:
a)
Any argument between family members
b)
An act intended to cause physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or a threat placing a person in fear of imminent harm
c)
Damage to property during a fight
d)
Verbal abuse between spouses
2.
“Family” in the Family Code includes:
a)
Only married couples
b)
Only parents and children
c)
People related by blood, marriage, or who live/lived in the same household
d)
Only biological relatives
3.
Which of the following is normally not a type of family-violence crime?
a)
Assault
b)
Kidnapping
c)
Robbery
d)
Homicide
4.
Which factor increases the risk of a victim being killed by their abuser?
a)
Moving to a new home
b)
Police warnings
c)
Having children together
d)
Threats to kill or prior strangulation attempts
5.
During a family-violence call, officers should:
a)
Park directly in front of the home with lights flashing
b)
Announce arrival loudly from the street
c)
Approach quietly and stand to the side of the door
d)
Wait in the patrol car until backup arrives
6.
Family-violence calls are among the most dangerous calls for officers.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Officers may enter a home without a warrant during a family-violence call if a neighbor simply requests a welfare check, even without signs of danger.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
When diffusing a family-violence scene, officers should:
a)
Interview both parties together
b)
Ignore children to avoid distraction
c)
Stand close to the suspect for control
d)
Separate the parties but keep both within sight
9.
The diamond formation is best used when officers are:
a)
Making a traffic stop with two units
b)
Taking written statements from witnesses
c)
Clearing large areas or hallways together with 360-degree coverage
d)
Transporting suspects to jail
10.
“Slicing the pie” means:
a)
Dividing assignments between officers
b)
Slowly clearing doorways or corners by taking small angles to reduce exposure
c)
Using lights to clear dark rooms
d)
Searching multiple rooms at once
11.
The fatal funnel refers to:
a)
Parking lots
b)
Building rooftops
c)
Doorways, hallways, or stairwells where officers are most exposed
d)
Windows with blinds
12.
During a building search, officers should:
a)
Move slowly, communicate quietly, and cover angles
b)
Rush in loudly to surprise suspects
c)
Split up to cover more ground
d)
Turn on all lights for visibility
13.
The cover officer’s primary job is to watch for threats while the contact officer searches.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Officers may legally enter a home without a warrant during a family-violence call if:
a)
A neighbor requests a welfare check (no signs of danger)
b)
They hear screaming or see signs someone is in immediate danger
c)
The suspect refuses to answer the door
d)
They think an argument happened earlier
15.
Which example would violate the 4th Amendment during a family-violence call?
a)
Entering the home without consent after hearing gunshots
b)
Searching a suspect’s phone without consent or a warrant
c)
Securing a firearm in plain view for safety
d)
Taking photos of visible injuries
16.
Scenario: Domestic Disturbance
You arrive at a home. A woman is crying outside with a bruise; a man is pacing inside yelling. What should you do FIRST?
a)
Announce loudly that police are entering
b)
Approach quietly, stand to the side of the door, and listen before knocking
c)
Wait in your patrol car for backup no matter what
d)
Enter through a back door
17.
Scenario: Protective Order Violation
You determine the male suspect violated a protective order by showing up at the home. What is the correct action?
a)
Issue a written warning
b)
Leave and return later
c)
Tell both parties to calm down
d)
Arrest the suspect without a warrant
18.
Scenario: Warehouse Search
You and your team are clearing a warehouse at night. The front door is open, and you hear movement inside. What’s the safest approach?
a)
Enter quickly to surprise the suspect
b)
Split into two groups and go opposite directions
c)
Use the diamond formation and slice the pie around corners
d)
Turn on all lights immediately
19.
Scenario: 4th Amendment Violation
Officers enter a home during a domestic call without hearing a disturbance or obtaining consent, and find drugs. What happens in court?
a)
Evidence is suppressed because the entry violated the 4th Amendment
b)
Evidence is used because it was in plain view
c)
Officers get a commendation
d)
Case automatically dismissed without review
20.
Scenario: Communication Failure
During a building search, one officer breaks formation and rushes ahead without warning. What is the biggest risk?
a)
Losing the suspect temporarily
b)
Taking longer to clear rooms
c)
Confusing radio traffic
d)
Friendly fire or crossfire
21.
Which formation provides the best coverage when entering a room with multiple entry points?
a)
Single-file line
b)
Wedge formation
c)
Diamond formation
d)
Stack formation
22.
What is the primary reason officers avoid standing directly in doorways during building searches?
a)
To prevent blocking the view
b)
To reduce exposure to potential threats in the fatal funnel
c)
To allow suspects to escape
d)
To communicate more easily
23.
During a family-violence call, what should officers do after separating involved parties?
a)
Focus only on the person who called 911
b)
Allow both parties to leave the scene
c)
Ignore statements from children present
d)
Interview each party individually while maintaining visual contact
24.
What is the main purpose of using formations such as the diamond or wedge during building searches?
a)
To allow officers to split up and search alone
b)
To move quickly through the building
c)
To maximize coverage and minimize officer exposure to threats
d)
To intimidate suspects with a show of force
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