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legal standard needed by police to conduct non-evidentiary search of persons outer clothing for weapons only - ✔✔Reasonable Suspicion
Which answer below about Miranda warning is correct - ✔✔Must be read aloud
To charge anyone with operating MV violation you must prove operation. Which answer below proves operation - ✔✔All of the above
Which answer below is true about consent searches - ✔✔Go ahead and look quickly is giving informed consent
is facts and circumstances to convince a reasonable person that a crime as been committed and the individual committed the crime - ✔✔Probable Cause
Inspection Stickers. Failed for 3 defective tires would be equipment violation - ✔✔Red rejection sticker
Car failed for emissions. How many days to fix - ✔✔ 60
What statement below is true about seatbelts is true - ✔✔Can give citation to passenger 16+?
Which of the following about waiving Miranda is true - ✔✔Demonstrate understanding.
Police must maintain meticulous chain of custody to ensure that any evidence seized is - ✔✔Reliable.
Police must have a good reason to do show up. What is not a factor required by the courts - ✔✔Probable Cause.
A delinquent child is between years old and violates town ordinance - ✔✔14-18 years old
Which answer below is a public way - ✔✔Road with asphalt and painted lines.
Police can conduct protective sweep to conduct cursory check for what - ✔✔People only.
While working security at a football game, you stand at the gates to prevent contraband. You see teenager carrying backpack and tries to sneak through. You touch his shoulder to stop and talk to him. What best describes the interaction when you stop the individual - ✔✔Seizure.
What shows an unclear invocation of rights for an attorney - ✔✔Do I need an attorney now?
Juvenile continues to disobey his parents. Under comm juvenile law, what best describes his behavior - ✔✔Stubborn Child
Warrantless arrest for a drug crime. When must you present evidence to judiciary official - ✔✔
Respond to investigate crash where total damage was 1200. How long for officer to report - ✔✔15 days.
Working unfirmed foot patrol in park in known gang area. You ask kids about the shooting. Kids talk back. What should officer do next - ✔✔Thank them for their time.
Which answer about vehicle frisk is correct - ✔✔Passenger can be ordered for practical reasons.
Which answer about arrest warrant is correct - ✔✔Need consent to enter premises not listed on the warrant.
Which answer below is correct about warrantless arrest - ✔✔Breach of peace in P/V.
Tom and Amy live in 3-bedroom apartment. Where can Amy not give consent to search - ✔✔Bedroom used by tom exclusively as office.
Conducting surveillance on home you believe to be selling drugs. Which evidence collection mode would require search warrant - ✔✔Listening device.
After stopping car for speeding, receive consent to search the vehicle. Find heroin in center console, Where else can you search - ✔✔All of the above.
Clear invocation of suspect exercising right to remain silent - ✔✔None of the above
Comm law Pos are mandated reporters and must file within hours - ✔✔48 hours
Communicating effectively you should use voice volume and - ✔✔Cadence
Investigate call of disturbance and kids start mouthing off What should you say in response - ✔✔Not say any of the above statements.
PO is the authority to choose what should be done in a particular situation - ✔✔Discretion
Which below is not a common use for police reports - ✔✔Document opinions about facts
Before conducting interview, you inform the victim. To communicate effectively, your information should be - ✔✔Clear, Concise, Consistent, Captivating.
SERVE problem solving model. What does second step involve - ✔✔Ethical considerations
Respond to investigate larceny. Mary is hearing impaired. How to communicate more effectively - ✔✔Stand in field of vision.
Which strategy below builds rapport during interview - ✔✔Explain the process up front and follow through.
Which answer is most effective to describe unknown robbery suspect - ✔✔Suspect was male with dark skin 20-29 ad was at least 5'8 and 170
Respond to crisis event to person crying uncontrollably. To show empathy which is best response - ✔✔I can see that you are upset.
Interviewing home invasion victim. He is angry saying police are incompetent. What should you do - ✔✔Lower voice volume.
Interrogating a robbery suspect. He is evasive and vague. To increase his cognitive load, what should you do - ✔✔Ask open ended questions so that he has to tell story in reverse order.
Which sentence contains the most specific details - ✔✔Standing on front porch next to the door.
Officer works in high crime neighborhood. Believes the public is part of the problem. What is his bias - ✔✔In group
Investigating a home invasion. Victim is more anxious in interview. What should you do with your position to make her more comfortable - ✔✔Increase distance
When negotiating officer must separate and negotiate. What best describes negotiating - ✔✔Explain potential consequences for inaction.
Community believe that POs are capable of solving problems. What describes that - ✔✔Legitimacy
What is the second step of PRIDES - ✔✔Rapport building
Interview Paul, a witness in gang shooting. He is in fear, what should you say to encourage him - ✔✔Emphasize that the victim needs help.
Officer stops lady for speeding. She stares in his eyes straight without blinking. What best describes the eye contact - ✔✔Aggression
7-year-old abuse victim. What should you do to have successful interview - ✔✔Establish rapport before questioning
Officer find homeless man sleeping on the bench. Officer has bias thinking all homeless are bums and choose not to work. What kind of bias is that - ✔✔Confirmation
Which answer about PO field notes is correct - ✔✔Discoverable by the court.
Officer sees people blocking sidewalk. Officer tells them they can't all stand there. Which communication role did officer take - ✔✔Parent
Set of moral values - ✔✔Ethics
treating people in a way that des not favor some over others - ✔✔Fairness
Police report narrative should be written from whose perspective - ✔✔Investigating officer
Investigating robbery, victim is all over the place. Which is best to reel him in - ✔✔Closed ended
Firm Adherence to a code of conduct - ✔✔Integrity
Most effective way to document date and time of an incident in police reports - ✔✔3:15AM on May 29,
friendly relationship marked by communication, mutual trust and understanding - ✔✔Rapport
Officer king believes Hispanics are more likely to drink and drive. What describes his bias - ✔✔Implicit
First officer to arrive at death investigation scene. What is first step to preserve evidence - ✔✔Establish a perimeter
Estimator variables can impact accuracy of information by witnesses and victims - ✔✔Keeping witnesses separated
TIM is planned and coordinated process for responding to and restoring flow of traffic. What should you do first upon arrival at crash - ✔✔Evaluate scene before exiting your patrol car
When responding to investigate crime in progress, what should first step be upon arrival - ✔✔Make sure the scene is safe
During A&B investigation, you find t-shirt with dry blood on it. What do you pack it in - ✔✔Paper bag
Conducting robbery investigation. Main witness needs to leave the scene. Which order do you interview in - ✔✔Victim, witnesses, and then suspect
Which is an example of mechanical evidence - ✔✔Underinflated tires
Which answer about photo arrays is correct - ✔✔Minimum of 6 photos
Administer walk and turn test, which clue does not indicate impairment - ✔✔Took all the steps without stopping
Sam committed robbery and is being interrogated by the police. Which portion of the story is likely untrue - ✔✔Highly organized and chronological
Best evidence rule is used to ensure accuracy and applies to evidence - ✔✔Document
Which answer about show-ups is correct - ✔✔Police can conduct a show 2 hours after crim has been committed
Total number of steps in walk and turn - ✔✔18 steps
Which answer below is correct about blood/ body fluid collection - ✔✔Non-porous plastic, airdry, then repackage in paper
Which below is factor in false confession - ✔✔All of the above
Forensic evidence must be collected from 12+ year old rape victim within ____ hours - ✔✔ 120
How many clues for HGN to determine impairment - ✔✔4 clues
Protect overall crime scene in potential fatal robbery. What should be done to protect evidence - ✔✔Specific path
Respond to investigate battery at night club. Once scene is secure what should you do next - ✔✔Separate all witnessed
Under comm law gang must have name, sign and possess members - ✔✔ 3
Suspect confesses to crimes for many reasons. Most confessions come from what - ✔✔Gain and guilt
occur when tires lock, roll and then relock and common distance is15-20 feet. What kind of skid - ✔✔Gap skid
Where should you interview witness to rapes - ✔✔All of the above
Which answer below about written statements is correct - ✔✔Provide the individual privacy to write statement
Which suspect is displaying strongest indicator of deception - ✔✔Statements about the crime scene were inconsistent
Officer investigating crash must prioritize evidence. What should the first evidence collected - ✔✔Skid marks
Jennifer and hank were online dating. They met face to face, hank assaulted Jennifer. Did substantial dating relationship exist - ✔✔Yes, because they were communicating for 4 months
To charge a person with stalking the offender must commit ___ or more acts - ✔✔ 3
RESPECT second step - ✔✔Care of the injured
Responding to investigate foul odor. You get consent to enter and see clandestine lab. What should you do next - ✔✔Exit the same way you came in
common street name for drugs that slow the brain - ✔✔Barbs
MV must have ___ digit VIN number - ✔✔ 17
Which answer below is best practice when searching hallways - ✔✔Do not pass any open doors or windows without clearing
Under arrest for assault and battery. Tenses up when cuffs go on. What use of force is it - ✔✔Resistant
What factor is most important to safely driving vehicle - ✔✔Officer attitude
To immobilize for handcuffing when suspect refuses what should your response be - ✔✔None of the above
Assigned to monitor protest on police brutality. There is a permit on file. What should you do to monitor crowd appropriately - ✔✔All of the above
What is the appropriate position to use when approaching suspect for handcuffing - ✔✔2.
How long does it take to empty most portable fire extinguisher - ✔✔10-15 seconds
Which rescue method below should be last resort for drowning person in summer months - ✔✔Get in the water and swim to the person
What is the correct compression to breath ration for 9-year old boy - ✔✔30:
Which of the following would terrorist group see as soft target - ✔✔College campus
Need to use stream of OC spray to stop suspect. To ensure it works effectively what should you do - ✔✔Use as little as possible
Which answer below about emergency response driving is correct - ✔✔Slow down for intersections even when green light
Positional asphyxia compromises persons difficulty breathing. What should you do to prevent this - ✔✔Place them in the seated position.
Respond to officer down call with all emergency lights turned on. To be exempt from certain laws hat must you do - ✔✔All of the above
During an arrest use OC to stop suspect from resisting. What must you do after - ✔✔Request EMS if they ask
Need to stop MV at night for speeding. What would you do to conduct safe unknown risk stop - ✔✔All of the above
Which answer below is correct about active shooter events - ✔✔Less than 5 minutes
Respond to reported bomb threat. 3rd one in three weeks, all others were bogus. Personnel did cursory search and did not find anything. Should clinic be evacuated - ✔✔Yes, everyone should be removed.
