What are the primary benefits of foot patrols?

More personal/intimate connection with the people/area you interact with

Knowing your limitations and the limitation of your equipment falls under which fatal error?

Failure to maintain proficiency with equipment and weapons

“Be systematic detailed and methodical” falls under which fatal error?

Improper search and use of handcuffs

What is the lowest level of force on the force continuum?

Officer presence and verbal direction

Open stance refers to which of the following?

Approximately 15-20 feet from the subject with feet shoulder width apart

Regarding the awareness spectrum colors, red describes which of the following?

Instant reaction is mandatory. Act to control it.

Gathering of information regarding behaviors/incidents associated with crime, so there is a process for sharing info

Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)

Officers may use deadly force if__________.

Both violent felony and imminent danger of physical injury to someone else

According to the courts, officers may use force in all of the following situation EXCEPT:

To affect a lawful detention when the subject offers attitude

Regarding the awareness spectrum colors, orange describes which of the following?

There is trouble, concentrating on evaluating it further and resolving it.

Regarding the awareness spectrum colors, yellow describes which of the following?

Relaxed but alert, not tense. Sustained indefinitely without stress.

What is the purpose of traffic laws and issuing traffic violations?

To discourage drivers from endangering themselves and others on the road

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1
All of the following are listed themes during the questioning phase of interrogation EXCEPT:
Projection
Minimization
WIIFM
Rational
2
When making a traffic stop, you should be prepared for which of the following?
All of the Above
The operator of the vehicle to stop on the left side of the road
Operator of the vehicle to stop abruptly when emergency lights engaged
The operator of the vehicle to stop the vehicle in the lane of traffic
3
The voluntary statement waiver of rights form absolves the investigator from reading Miranda Rights.
False
True
4
What are the primary benefits of foot patrols?
Inclement weather curtails some activities
To avoid awkward conversations with the brass
More personal/intimate connection with the people/area you interact with
Mobility and area of coverage
5
Who is authorized to release accident reports?
Chief of Police
Dispatcher on duty
Sergeant on duty
Officer that wrote the report
6
What is the code section posted as a notice at the entrance of VAs that relates to firearms?
18 USC 930a
38 CFR 1.218(b)
38 CFR 1.218(c)
18 USC 930b
7
What is among the most dangerous duties a police officer can do?
Alarm call
Pedestrian stop
Vehicle stops
Date a nurse/dispatcher
8
“Recognizing body language” falls under which fatal error?
Missing danger signs
Taking a bad position
Apathy/complacency
Improper search and use of handcuffs.
9
For mandatory appearance, what box will the officer check?
Box D
Box A
Box C
Box B
10
Knowing your limitations and the limitation of your equipment falls under which fatal error?
Missing danger signs
Tombstone courage
Failure to maintain proficiency with equipment and weapons
Taking bad position
11
“Be systematic detailed and methodical” falls under which fatal error?
Improper search and use of handcuffs
Apathy or complacency
Pre-occupation
Asleep or sleepy on duty
12
All of the following are the four elements of crime prevention EXCEPT:
Be alert
Do no look for trouble
Conduct routine patrols
Be suspicious
13
All of the following are stages of reaction time EXCEPT:
Formulate strategies
Orient
Perception
Initiate
14
Regarding the triad of tactical thinking, what is a clear/present danger, such as a weapon requiring immediate action?
Problem areas
Taking a bad position
Focus Points
Areas of Responsibility
15
What is the form used to report use of force within your department?
0867h
0867a
0867c
0867b
16
Where does the Yellow copy of the USDCVN go?
Defendant’s copy
In the shredder
Maintained by issuing agency
Mailed to charging court
17
What is the lowest level of force on the force continuum?
Empty hand control
Soft empty hand control
Hard empty hand control
Officer presence and verbal direction
18
Open stance refers to which of the following?
3-75 feet from the subject utilizing ICARE
Approximately 15-20 feet from the subject with feet shoulder width apart
3-5 feet from subject with open hands at shoulder level
Interview stance about 5-10 feet from subject with hands held at your chest
19
What is the touchstone of the VA policy on the use of deadly force?
Reasonableness
Necessity
The veteran's training
Opportunity
20
How should officers conduct patrols?
All of the above
Random and tactical manner
Mediocre and hourly
Spiritic and meticulous
21
An attitude and belief that is consciously held about a person or group of people.
Objective analysis
Explicit bias
Individual assessment
Implicit bias
22
“Flexible, in that it depends on time and circumstances rather than a fixed point in time” refers to?
Imminent
Necessary
Immediate
Instantaneous
23
Position 3 is referred to as the _______ position.
Fatal funnel
Ambush position
Defensive position
Strong side
24
Which of the following may/may not precede physical resistance, but is merely verbal expression of resistance?
Passive physical resistance
Psychological intimidation
Resistive dialogue
Defensive physical resistance
25
Regarding the triad of tactical thinking, what do subjects/vehicles/buildings that may become a hazard to you?
Problem Stuff
Focus Points
Taking a bad position
Problem Areas
26
“Facts/circumstances known to the officer at the time of the use of deadly force that would cause a reasonable officer”
Facts of the circumstance
Reasonableness of the officers training
All of the above
Totality of circumstances
27
What is kinesics?
Body Language
Paralanguage
Haptics
Proxemics
28
What is a zone or sector that may require specific duties during the tour of duty?
Broken window patrol
High risk patrol
Directed patrol
Sentinel patrol
29
Regarding the awareness spectrum colors, red describes which of the following?
Instant reaction is mandatory. Act to control it.
Relaxed but alert, not tense. Sustained indefinitely without stress.
Nothing in the world can worries me, I'm a passenger princess.
There is trouble, concentrating on evaluating it further and resolving it.
30
“Differs from a hostage in that the ___________ does not have the intention to make a substantive demand.”
False imprisoment
Siege
Kidnapper
Hostage
31
What is an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or other risk thereof?
Sentinel event
Deadly event
Seminole event
Catastrophic event
32
When a suspect is telling their story, officers should interrupt if they are talking too fast.
True
False
33
All of the following are elements of jeopardy EXCEPT:
Likelihood
Intent
Opportunity
Means/Capability
34
“Failure to take what is offered or recognize it’s value.”
Swinging for the fences
Swinging for the bleachers
Opportunity slip through your fingers
Missing the boat
35
What is the current doctrine established by court cases regarding use of force?
Necessary and proper
Sadistic and malicious
Objective Reasonableness
Carroll Doctrine
36
“Routine patrol” falls under which fatal error?
Missing danger signs
Taking a bad position
Pre-occupation
Apathy/complacency
37
Which of the following is an example of officer/subject factors?
Physical capabilities
Relative strength
All of the above
Gender
38
“An objectively reasonable belief that a crime has been or is being committed and that a particular person committed it”
The preponderance of the evidence
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
Reasonable suspicious
Probable cause
39
Gathering of information regarding behaviors/incidents associated with crime, so there is a process for sharing info
Terrorist Activity Report (TAR)
Terrorism Liaison Office (TLO)
Special Activity Report (SAR)
Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)
40
Deadly force may be used upon mere suspicion that a crime was committed, based on an experienced officer’s justification
False
True
41
How long can your department keep your field notes?
3 years
7 years
15 years
Forever
42
Factual justification why judge should consent to arrest or the officer met the standard to arrest this person for crime
Reasonable suspicion statement
Citation annotation
Probable cause statement
Field notes
43
Officers may use deadly force if__________.
Never
Subject committed felony involving the infliction/threat of serious injury
Escape of subject would pose an imminent danger of serious injury
Both violent felony and imminent danger of physical injury to someone else
44
What can be written in block 38?
"Defendant not available to sign”
*Defendants Signature*
All of the above
“Refused to sign”
45
According to the courts, officers may use force in all of the following situation EXCEPT:
To affect a lawful detention when the subject offers attitude
To protect the subject from self-inflicted injury
To protect oneself or another from injury or death
To stop potentially dangerous and unlawful behavior
46
Regarding the awareness spectrum colors, orange describes which of the following?
There is trouble, concentrating on evaluating it further and resolving it.
Nothing in the world can worries me, I'm a passenger princess.
Instant reaction is mandatory. Act to control it.
Relaxed but alert, not tense. Sustained indefinitely without stress.
47
38 CFR 1.218(b)(37):
Introduction/possession of explosive devices
Possession of knives exceeding 3 inches
Possession of incapacitating liquid or gas-emitting weapon
Possession of firearms
48
Regarding the awareness spectrum colors, yellow describes which of the following?
Relaxed but alert, not tense. Sustained indefinitely without stress.
Nothing in the world can worries me, I'm a passenger princess.
Instant reaction is mandatory. Act to control it.
There is trouble, concentrating on evaluating it further and resolving it.
49
What is the purpose of traffic laws and issuing traffic violations?
All of the above
To maintain order so states keep federal roadway money flowing
To encourage a safe and productive society with less risk takers
To discourage drivers from endangering themselves and others on the road
50
Where does the White copy of the USDCVN go?
Central Citations Bureau
Central Violations Bureau
Central Violations Administration
Federal Violations Bureau
51
Which of the following is a non-verbal action attempting to intimidate an officer?
Defensive physical resistance
Resistive Dialogue
Psychological Intimidation
Passive physical resistance
52
All of the following are considered Natural Hazards EXCEPT:
Hurricane
Tornado
EMP
Floods
53
Who do people have to speak with regarding the release of crime reports?
Officer that wrote the report
Deputy Chief
Sergeant on duty
Facility FOIA Officer
54
What is the TED acronym?
Tell, Explain, Describe
Teach, Educate, Describe
Tell, Educate, Demonstrate
Talk, Explain, Demonstrate
55
Defensive stance refers to which of the following?
Approximately 15-20 feet from the subject with feet shoulder width apart
Interview stance about 5-10 feet from subject with hands held at your chest
3-5 feet from subject with open hands at shoulder level
3-75 feet from the subject utilizing ICARE
56
All of the following are Cyber-attacks EXCEPT:
Illegally accessing patient data
Accessing user-restricted software
Giving out passwords to your streaming services
Disabling network-connection
57
What are the three D’s of crime prevention?
Deterrent/Detection/Discouragement
Defense/Denial/Disruption
Deception/Deflection/Disarmament
Divert/Delay/Damage
58
Process by which an officer obtains/evaluates information they have gathered about events or circumstances of a crime.
Suspect interrogation
Interview
Interrogation
Conversation
59
All of the following are part of the five phase witness and victim interview process EXCEPT:
Projection
Questioning
Introduction
Rapport
60
All of the following are types of force recognized by the courts EXCEPT:
Intermediate
Non-lethal
Lethal
Excessive
61
All of the following are included in the Graham v. Conner three-pronged test EXCEPT:
If suspect is actively resisting arrest/attempting to evade arrest by flght
The subject it suicidal alone in his own home
Whether the suspect is an immediate threat to the safety of officers/others
The severity of the crime at issue
62
A threat assessment includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Areas of responsibility
Taking a bad position
Problem areas
Focus points
63
All of the following are notable factors why officers are more likely to be killed between specific hour ranges EXCEPT:
Tired drivers/officers
Low light
Busier time of day
Didn’t have their coffee yet
64
When on a traffic stop, what are the documents you should request from the driver?
License/Registration/Health Insurance
VA ID Card/DD214
License/Registration/Insurance
identifying information/CCW/Insurance
65
Ready stance refers to which of the following?
Approximately 15-20 feet from the subject with feet shoulder width apart
3-75 feet from the subject utilizing ICARE
Interview stance about 5-10 feet from subject with hands held at your chest
3-5 feet from subject with open hands at shoulder level
66
The average officer reacts to a threat in how many seconds?
2.0 seconds
2 minutes
0.5 seconds
3.0 seconds
67
All of the following are common errors made by law enforcement professionals during interviews/interrogations EXCEPT:
Rationalizing their actions to get them talking
Rushing the process
Finishing the sentences of others
Cutting people off
68
What is the property pass form number?
OF form 7
VA form 0073
VA form 0887
VA form 1430
69
“Conducted with people who are typically unwilling to provide police with information, it could implicate them."
Rapport
Suspect Interrogation
Questioning
Interview
70
What is an act of recognizing and noticing a fact or occurrence?
Observation
Comments
Statement
Remarks
71
Position 0 is referred to as the _______ position.
Defensive position
Ambush position
Fatal funnel
Strong side
72
What level of force is typically used to control a passive physical resistant subject?
Verbal direction
Hard empty hand control
Intermediate weapon control
Soft empty hand control
73
How many different types of patrols do the VA have?
6
10
7
4
74
Officers that notice individuals leaving facilities with obvious government equipment shall warrant a __________.
Stop and Question
Stop and Frisk
Detain and Frisk
Detain and Question
75
38 CFR 1.218(b)(40):
Possession of incapacitating liquid or gas-emitting weapon
Introduction/possession of explosive devices
Possession of firearms
Possession of knives exceeding 3 inches
76
Where does the majority of the money collected from citations go?
Crime victim
Critical skills incentive
Police equipment
Directors bonus
77
“Differs from a hostage in that the ___________ does not have the intention to make a substantive demand.”
Hostage
Kidnapper
Siege
False Imprisonment
78
What type of patrol makes a subject unable to predict officer’s behavior?
Tactically untactical
Deliberately chaotic
Systematically unsystematic
Regularly unregular
79
What form is used for a voluntary statement waiver of rights?
VA form 1430
VA form 0883
VA form 0023
VA form 0024
80
Widely held, simplified belief about a specific group.
Explicit bias
Empirical evidence
Individual assessment
Implicit bias
81
38 CFR 1.218(b)(39):
Possession of knives exceeding 3 inches
Introduction/possession of explosive devices
Possession of firearms
Possession of incapacitating liquid or gas-emitting weapon
82
Excessive force may be a result of all of the following EXCEPT:
An honest mistake
A Chief's order
Misconduct
An accident
83
What does the minimum amount of force depend on regarding deadly force?
The actions of the subject
Special circumstances
All of the above
Officer/subject factors
84
“Leaving yourself a way out” falls under which fatal error?
Pre-occupation
Failure to maintain proficiency with equipment and weapons.
Taking a bad position
Apathy/complacency
85
What is the purpose of field notes?
To obtain valuable information related to the astrological signs of nurses
Record important fact/information/observation obtained during investigation
To dictate your partner's conversations with veterans
To be prepared for an inspection
86
By signing the USDCVN, the driver is not admitting guilt.
False
True
87
What are the three components of the survival triangle?
Cardiovascular/Anecdotal/Investigative conditioning
Physical/Tactical/Mental conditioning
None of the above
Tactical/Mental/Psychological conditioning
88
Incident Report are on what form?
VA Form 1394
VA Form 1393
VA Form 4393
VA Form 1493
89
Officers may use the patrol vehicle to push a veteran’s disabled vehicle out of the roadway.
True
False
90
38 CFR 1.218(b)(38):
Possession of incapacitating liquid or gas-emitting weapon
Possession of knives exceeding 3 inches
Introduction/possession of explosive devices
Possession of firearms
91
Officers should put themselves in danger of death type situation before using deadly force.
True
False
92
Which of the following factors should you use to determine the necessity of the use of deadly force?
Capabilities of the subject
Likelihood the subject will use deadly force
Officer’s knowledge if the subject is likely to comply
All of the above
93
Those incidents which a subject has barricaded himself in a location and there are innocent persons with him.
Substantive demand
Siege
Hostage
Kidnapper
94
Which of the following should be included over the radio when making a traffic stop?
All of the above
Reason for the stop
Location
Vehicle description
95
What are the two kinds of terrorism?
Foreign and Domestic
Foreign and Homeland
Domestic and International
Conus and Abroad
96
All of the following are methods used to reduce implicit biases EXCEPT:
Check your messaging
Institutionalize fairness
Mindfulness
Lean into it
97
How long are officers required to maintain field notes?
3 years
Forever
2 years
7 years
98
What do VA Police currently have to use as Intermediate weapon control devices?
Handcuffs
Conducted electrical weapon (Taser)
All of the above
Both Chemical irritant projectile and Expandable straight baton
99
When making an arrest, how much force is authorized to effect the arrest?
Minimal amount of force necessary
Maximum amount of force necessary
The amount of force you can articulate was useful
Objectively reasonable force
100
What is a bias?
An evaluation or belief
An objective reality that can be proven true or false
The state of being neutral and not having a preconceived preference
Raw, unprocessed information collected through observation or experiment

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