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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which court is at the top of the hierarchy and has the most judicial authority? - answer-Supreme Court Which of the following is NOT one of Pennsylvania's Branches of Government? - answer-Federalist Who is the father of modern day policing? - answer-Robert peel Which level of proof is established in the United Stated Constitution, specifically the Bill of Rights? - answer-PC Mary approaches Sam at a local bar and asks Sam to beat-up Jack, her old boyfriend, because he has started to date another woman. Mary tells Sam that if he puts Jack in the hospital, she will give him $500. What charge can be brought against Mary? - answer-Criminal solicitation Which United States Supreme Court case established the "objective reasonable standard" to be applied to law enforcement officers in use of force incidents? - answer-Graham v Connor According to the Pa Crimes Code, Title 18, a person who enters a building or occupied structure with the intent to commit a crime therein should be charged with which crime? - answer-Burglary What is the level of proof needed for a criminal court case? - answer-Proof beyond a reasonable doubt robbery - answer-the taking of property from a person's possession by using force or threats
Serious Bodily injury is defined a/an: - answer-injury which creates substantial risk of death. What are the BAC levels - answer-.08 legal limit .04 CDL .02 bus drivers .02 teen drivers During an interrogation, the primary goal is to get: - answer-The truth Which oft h e s e scenarioscarries the presumption of theft?: - answer-Woman putting shampoo in her purse When searching a prisoner and you find a handgun, you should: - answer-Handt o cover officer/partner, let them handle it When photographing a crime scene, should be done: - answer-Overall, mid range, close up with scale Best way to do measurements at an auto accident site: - answer-Straight base line measurements Two parents at a baseball game get into an argument and push/shove each other: - answer-The charge is Harrassment (not assault, not assault on sports official - it's just 2 parents, the umpire is not involved) When approaching a bank robbery inprogress: - answer-Do not park directly out front;wait for them to come out Best way to stay in the safety envelope of a vehicle - answer-Seatbelt Gangs/transient criminals,what is NOT true: - answer-Joint task forces are NOT an effective way of targeting gangs
Criminal acts involving juveniles are called: - answer-Delinquent acts 5th amendment gives the right to what? - answer-Due process What's the 4th amendment - answer-Search and seizures right to be secure in their persons the name for driving lanes not including sidewalks or what - answer-Roadways 14th amendment - answer-Equal rights protection clause 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 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) 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 Girl grabs the wheel and car crashes what kind of crash is this? - answer-Non reportable crash because of deliberate intent As a cover officer in a domestic situation, your job is to: - answer-Position yourself Mirroring what someone says and repeating it back to them is an example of: - answer-Reflective listening 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)
Urban speed limit if not posted - answer- 35 mph 3 phases ofDUI enforcement: - answer-Vehicle in motion, personal contact, and pre-arrest screening When applying a tourniquet, where and what should you write?: - answer-On forehead and time applied Asking "whose beer is this?" on a car stop is: - answer-Not a violation of Miranda rights I the defense attorney wants to talk to you before trial, what should you do: - answer-Do NOT talk to them Any driver who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard forthe safety of others will be chargedwith: - answer-Reckless driving Best way tosecure your home from trespass/burglary: - answer-Well lit entry way When approaching a domestic situation, you and your partner should: - answer-Split the doorway/entrance 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 What is NOT one of the Graham factors considered: - answer-A nofficer's previous history 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) Ahome is broken intoa n d the offender uses force on the owners, they will be charged with: - answer- Burglary and robbery
Someonerobsabankandgetslockedbetweenthedoorswithnoteandmask,heischarged with - answer-Robbery because he had the note and intention You encounter someone having a seizure but they are breathing fine - answer-You should time the duration of the seizure How should your patrol vehicle be positioned when doing a traffic stop - answer- 3 feet behind offset to the left What si an exceptionto hearsay, that would be admissible in court - answer-A dying declaration Best way to search a person - answer-Feet spread4- 5 feet apart with body leaning forward onthe wall If a parent does not speak English, you should NOT - answer-Use child as a translator How would you packagecriminal evidence containing underwear and sheets - answer-Each in separate paper bags If a restaurant will not let you payforyourfood and your partner/fellow officer does not pay their share, you should: - answer-Leave your fair share on the table How to determine the legality of anarrest: - answer-Totality of the circumstances, reasonable person test If you and your partner testify and the defense attorney says your stories do not match up, you should - answer-State that you can onlytestify to what YOU observed If someone is driving DUI and they go of the road and leave car stranded, this si a: - answer-Non reportable crash
If you are talking to a person and they admit to a crime, you can: - answer-Arrest or get warrant to arrest If you find a gun, this si considered what type of evidence - answer-Direct 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. Aladytries tostab a man, she can be charged with: - answer-Aggravated assault 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 Main ingredient in marijuana is - answer-THC 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 Motorcycle class license is what - answer-M class Motorcycle in driveway: - answer-Need a warrant; it's on the curtilage of the home Yourmainobjectiveduringa domestic call: - answer-Manageand limit the space ofthoseinvolved The PA Constitution offers - answer-MORE protection for citizens than the US Constitution (because it is more strict order of encounters in criminal proceedings - answer-- Mere encounter; reasonable suspicion; probable cause; prima facie; proof beyond a reasonable doubt
What colordoes a police officer work in: - answer-Yellow Reliving the dramatic experiences ofone's life is asign of: - answer-PTSD Asearch warrant must include the following: - answer-Time and date, description of property to be seized, description of person/place being seized 6th Amendment - answer-- Right to speedy trial, right to counsel, right to be confronted By witnesses Asmall amount of marijuana is: - answer- 30 grams If someone gets punchedin the face and suffers anose bleed, theyarechargedwith: - answer-Simple assault Someone is stavingin a hotel and someone else forces entry and rapes them, the offender is charged with: - answer-Burglary and rape 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 Where do you take a 302 commitment - answer-mental hospital When thereare summary charges and thenthere are felony charges added, the summary charges will be automatically - answer-Held over for court What do you need to pull over a vehicle?: - answer-probable cause What can you do during a domestic dispute (not violence) call - answer-Make referrals to counseling
When the three sights on your gun are aligned on a target - answer-Sight picture What is the best community policing strategy on patrol - answer-Footpatrol What is not discussed under the mairjuana act - answer-Vapor What mostfrequently would start a court case?: - answer-A warrant less arrest What level of drugs have NO medical use - answer-Schedule 1 What should you doif you write the wrong address in your field notes? - answer-Cross out withone single line, write the correct address and initial next to it What must happen in order for rape to be charged - answer-Penetration What should you do first before cleaning a weapon - answer-Unload it When pursuing a suspect frombehind, you should - answer-Push from behind, do not tackle When law enforcement are driving in response to a call, they may do all EXCEPT: - answer-Damage property Whereis the best place to directtraffic, but also the most dangerous - answer-The center of the intersection When your car hydroplaneswhat should you do? - answer-Push brakes slowly Where should yourgrip on yourweapon begin - answer-Holster
Under the 4th Amendment a search warrant may be issued only on what - answer-Probable cause supported by oath or affirmation You observea n exchange of an unidentified itemo na public street, what can you do?: - answer-You cannotarrest, ahand to hand transaction does not establish probable cause When is evidence NOT admissible in court - answer-Anything obtained illegally- considered fruits of the poisonoustree What is Rule 400 - answer-Officer is instituting summary proceedings A policeofficer's powersa r e derived from what - answer-US constitution, P Aconstitution, case law, statutory law, rules of criminal procedure Rule 502 of PA Rules of Criminal Procedure, what methods are used by police to institute criminal prosecution in misdemeanor/felony cases - answer-Filing a written complaint or summons, OR an arrest with orwithout awarrant What is the exclusionary rule? - answer-Evidence that is discovered illegally due to unconstitutional conduct. *READ SCENARIOS C A R E F U L L Y W I T H T H I S R U L E NI M I N D. * Aunt is rentinga room to her nephew, can she give police consent to search his room - answer-No What is direct testimony - answer-Ties defendant directly to the crime When an officer develops reasonable suspicion, he may engage in an - answer-Investigatory detention When do you need to Mirandize someone - answer-When they are in CUSTODY and being INTERROGATED The number of people whohandle evidence in time and commission? - answer-Chain of custody
What not to do when maintaining acrime scene - answer-Allow many supervisors to freely come and go from the crime scene Don't use 10 codes- speak inplaincommon language - answer-Plain speech When you have evidence that has been able to be accessed by many hard time holding up in court because you can'tprove - answer-Chain of custody when taking field notes you should - answer-Makesure your final report matches your field notes Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain is: - answer-Bodily injury What shouldyou doif you arrest someone and they are injured - answer-Secure and get medical help Before touching evidence you should always - answer-photograph Before being conducted, the DA or court of common pleas must sign off on this: - answer-Search Warrant What si the minimum legal proof needed to justify an arrest - answer-PC What isthe difference betweencriminal level of proof and civil? - answer-Civil requires preponderance of the evidence; criminal requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt When handling someonewith anintellectual disability, you should: - answer-Ask a parent or guardian who they are, seeif theycan help you What should never be included in police reports - answer-Opinions
what isn't a hiding place in the car for contraband - answer-Dealership cubby distance for spills - answer-gas 300 solid 75 liquid 150 (default ) cover officers main job - answer-provide cover/ back to contact officer how should cover/contact stand when talking to suspect - answer-triangle shape suspect at top both officers next to exchother proper way for support hand on handgun - answer-support hand cupped under magazine what should you not put in report - answer-drawings/illustrations blood dna determines - answer-gender race and bio geographical ancestry form for dui - answer-dl motorcycle permit NOT ALLOWED - answer-ride at night can only ride sunrise-sunset Two guys agree to commit a crime and get caught later? - answer-Conspiracy When applying the tourniquet, where do you write? - answer-Forehead and time What color does a police officer work in? - answer-Yellow What is the speed limit in an urban area? - answer- 35 Mph
Guy robs officer house what do you do? - answer-No chase him using lethal force Clandestine Lab - answer-Call DEA Cruiser Ready AR? - answer-Bolt closed, chamber empty, magazine in magazine well Cruiser safe shot gun? - answer-Magazine tube filled, slide forward, chamber empty safety is on. 1st amendment - answer-Right to free speech, religion and press 4th Amendment - answer-Search & seizure (secure in person house, paper, effects) 5th Amendment - answer-right against self-incrimination, due process, compensation for public taking of property, double jeopardy. Miranda V. Arizona 6th Amendment - answer-Right to a speedy trial, right to counsel, right to be confronted by witnesses 8th Amendment - answer-Right to bail, protects against cruel and unusual punishment 14th Amendment - answer-Right of life, liberty and property and equal rights for all. exlusionary rule? - answer-Mapp V. Ohio 5th Amendment - answer-Right to due process What amendment provides guidelines of use of force? - answer-4th Magliocco - answer-Cannot be convicted of ethnic intimidation without being found guilty of predicate offense
Old man ask kid if he needed a ride? - answer-Didn't do anything wrong because offering a ride is not a crime. You 302 a man, what first step where do you take him? - answer-Mental hospital Guy comes up to a red light, turns right at red light on steady red what do you charge? - answer- 3111 obedience traffic devices Graham v. Connor = - answer-Officer previous history Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine? - answer-Any evidence found through illegal contact will be suppressed even if there is casual relationship between the act and seizure What case deals with inevitable discovery to the exclusionary rule? - answer-Nix V. Williams Evidence will be if police can prove that illegally obtained evidence would be legally obtained anyway? - answer-Admissible Good dating exception to the exclusionary rule? - answer-US V. Leon What do you for involuntary commitment? - answer- 24 hours mental institute or psychiatrist to be evaluated or take to a magisterial judge. What the correct order or the courts? - answer-Minor Courts Court of common pleas Pa Supreme Court Pa superior
US supreme I'f you serve a PFA and there are firearms where do they go? - answer-Sheriffs Department A neighbor calls for a loud noise and when the door is answered you look inside and see a powered substance in plastic baggies on the table, what do you do? - answer-Take immediately or get a warrant The wife gives you permission to search a husband's unlocked closet can you search? - answer-Yes Night time warrant - answer-11pm You are 18 and you go on a date with a girl who says she's 14 but is really 13 and you grab her breasts what do you get charged with? - answer-Indecent assault What would you consider a robbery? - answer-You knock someone over and take their purse with $1. in charge in it If a restaurant won't let you pay for your food what should you do? - answer-Leave your fair share on the table If a bunch of officers rough someone up after he was caught and it is not justifiable what should you consider before you hand in your report? - answer-Mortally right If you and your partner Have conflicting testimonies and a defense brings this up what should you say? - answer-You can only testify to what you observe you can't testify or comment on another officers testimony. What is needed between police and the committee for it to work? - answer-TRUST
