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When giving a citation, instead of signing it the person signs with a copy right symbol ,it sian indicator that they are: Answer: A sovereign citizen
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You search someone andfinda knifewhich has a spring mechanism, you cancharget h e mwith: Answer: Possession of a prohibited weapon (the spring indicates it si a switchblade)
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Which of these scenarios is a mere encounter: Answer: Plain clothes officer in front of 7-11 talking to a w o m a n
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Girl grabs the wheel and car crashes what kind of crash is this? Answer: Non reportable crash because of deliberate intent
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As a cover officer in a domestic situation, your job is to: Answer: Position yourself
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Mirroring what someone says and repeating it back to them is an example of: Answer: Reflective listening
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You respond to a domesticviolence situation where the male has violated a PFA and slapped the woman, he will be chargedwith: Answer: 2 separate charges (for violating PFA and for assault)
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Urban speed limit if not posted Answer: 35 mph
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3 phases ofDUI enforcement: Answer: Vehicle in motion, personal contact, and pre-arrest screening
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When approaching a domestic situation, you and your partner should: Answer: Split the doorway/entrance
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Achild is walking down the street and a man offers him a ride home, he would be charged with: Answer: No crime has been committed; for luring to be charged there would have to be more enticement given
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What is NOT one of the Graham factors considered: Answer: A nofficer's previous history
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You stopsomeone without probable cause but hepunches you (the officer) in the face, he will be charged with: Answer: Aggravated assault (b/c you are a protected person)
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Ahome is broken intoa n d the offender uses force on the owners, they will be charged with: Answer:
Burglary and robbery
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What is an innovative first responder model of the police based crisis intervention with community, health care andadvocacy; officers that are trainedt o handle calls involving people withintellectual disabilities or thosewith mental impairments/emotionally disturbed persons: Answer: Crisis Intervention Team and Training (CIT)
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CruiserreadyAR: Answer: Bolt closed, chamber empty, magazine in magazine well
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How tocheck double lock has been applied to handcuffs Answer: Squeeze the cuffs to see fi they tighten
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8th Amendment protects against: Answer: Cruel and unusual punishment
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Domestic situation with parents and child:
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Guygoes limp when you're arresting him but he doesn't fight, this is an example of: Answer: Passive resistance
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Someone grabs your gun what should you do Answer: Keep strong hand on weapon
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Someonerobsabankandgetslockedbetweenthedoorswithnoteandmask,heischarged with Answer: Robbery because he had the note and intention
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You encounter someone having a seizure but they are breathing fine Answer: You should time the duration of the seizure
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How should your patrol vehicle be positioned when doing a traffic stop Answer: 3 feet behind offset to the left
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What si an exceptionto hearsay, that would be admissible in court Answer: A dying declaration
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Best way to search a person Answer: Feet spread4- 5 feet apart with body leaning forward onthe wall
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If a parent does not speak English, you should NOT Answer: Use child as a translator
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How would you packagecriminal evidence containing underwear and sheets Answer: Each in separate paper bags
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Couple plans to steal from video game store, and alarm goes off, they are charged with: Answer: Theft and conspiracy
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Which of thesescenarios requires a search warrant? Answer: A police officer climbing a ladder to look over a fence
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What is NOT a good tactic during a car stop? Answer: walking between cars
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What are the 2 factors involved in domestic violence situations: Answer: Power and control
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Communication and distance: Answer: Proxemics
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Ethnic Intimidation Answer: Does NOT involve gender or sexual orientation
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Astudent hits a teacher, what should you do: Answer: File a juvenile petition
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Criminal acts involving juveniles are called: Answer: Delinquent acts
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5th amendment gives the right to what? Answer: Due process
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What's the 4th amendment Answer: Search and seizures right to be secure in their persons
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the name for driving lanes not including sidewalks or what Answer:
Answer: Non reportable crash
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If you are talking to a person and they admit to a crime, you can: Answer: Arrest or get warrant to arrest
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If you find a gun, this si considered what type of evidence Answer: Direct
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If you have a felony car stopand multiple suspects, the FIRST thing you should do is: Answer: Maintain the sceneand order all occupants tokeep their hands in your sight.
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Aladytries tostab a man, she can be charged with: Answer: Aggravated assault
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Lockhards exchange states that:
Answer: The criminal will leave something of themselves (DNA, etc.) at the scene and will take something with them as well; its inevitable
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Main ingredient in marijuana is Answer: THC
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If a mother will not let the father see his child on his weekend, you should Answer: Advise him tocontact his lawyer and begin civil proceedings
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Motorcycle class license is what Answer: M class
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Motorcycle in driveway: Answer: Need a warrant; it's on the curtilage of the home
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Yourmainobjectiveduringa domestic call:
People are breaking sheet glass on atruck, you should: Answer: Use non deadlyforce to get them to stop
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Physical evidence si good because: Answer: It stands alone; speaks for itself; does not need testimony to hold up
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Police do bad thingsbecause of the following: Answer: Greed anger and lust
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Priority in helping injured.. Answer: Partner, victim, offender
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If youhave probable cause tomake an arrest and a lawful arrest is made, you can: Answer: Search incident to arrest
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Rape victim on aroof, he is threateningtopush her over, case law states that you can: Answer: Shoot him, deadly force is justified fi he is threatening death or BI to someone
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Prosecution needs to prove Answer: Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
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What can police not doduring a car stop: Answer: Revoke driver's license
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two objects coming into the same space is called Answer: Maximum engagement
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Weapon i n cover mode should be aiming: Answer: At subject'sbeltline, with finger OUTSIDEt h e trigger guard
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Asmall amount of marijuana is: Answer: 30 grams
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If someone gets punchedin the face and suffers anose bleed, theyarechargedwith: Answer: Simple assault
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Someone is stavingin a hotel and someone else forces entry and rapes them, the offender is charged with: Answer: Burglary and rape
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Youstop someone you knowt o have previously been arrested for burglary, you search his bag and find narcotics: Answer: Al evidence will be inadmissiblebecause you did not have cause to search him
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Where do you take a 302 commitment Answer: mental hospital
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When thereare summary charges and thenthere are felony charges added, the summary charges will be automatically Answer: Held over for court
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What do you need to pull over a vehicle?: Answer: probable cause
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What can you do during a domestic dispute (not violence) call Answer: Make referrals to counseling
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When the three sights on your gun are aligned on a target Answer: Sight picture
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What is the best community policing strategy on patrol Answer: Footpatrol
