TCOLE PRACTICE TEST 3

A person prints some fake checks on a computer and uses one to purchase a pizza worth $15 delivered to his residence.

Who are peace officers? (CCP 2.125 (b); CCP Section 9.2, page 1 of 4) (CCP 2.122 (a) (1) & (c))

Which of below is not an “authorized emergency vehicle” according to TC 541.201?

A person detonates a bomb without consent and with intent to destroy a building of another. Person committed what crime?

Individuals with mental illness are traditionally not______________. (CIT)

___is that degree of influence that the officer must exert over the violator to take him or her safely into custody.

The legal significance of evidence rests on its influence on: (Criminal Investigation)

Of all the risk factors, which is the strongest factor? (Family Code and Juvenile Issues, Section 33.24)

A male educator at a public high school has sexual intercourse with a female student who consents. The man has committed

The 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution is concerned with: (US & TX Constitution, Section 7.1)

If a canine gets your hand, what should you do? (Canine Encounters)

Which is not a ground fighting technique? (Arrest and Control Procedures)

In Asia, countries such as China and Thailand are considered __________________. (Human Trafficking)

The minimum age in order to secure a Texas driver license is _____? (TC 521.201)

From a tactical standpoint, the majority of stops fall under which general category? (Patrol Skills)

In every arrest, the officers must be firm and be prepared to protect_____ and others. (Force Options)

All of these issues are usually addressed by a law enforcement agency’s pursuit policy, except:

In which step of the De-Escalation Critical Decision-Making Model should an officer determine how to proceed?

A drawing which represents the crime scene and serves to supplement photography: (Criminal Investigation)

A person who drives around a barricade that has been placed because water is over the roadway commits a _____.

A liquor store may not sell liquor before (TABC)

A ____________ is a moving object kept between the officer and the canine. (Canine encounters)

The DIC-24 deals mainly with: (SFST Section 23.3)

Identify the values relative to the police role in the U.S. Constitution and TX Bill of Rights. (Profess & Ethics)

The 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution protects against: (US & TX Constitution Section 7.1)

Rights to an attorney,a speedy,public trial,call witnesses,& to confront witness against oneself, are guaranteed in the

When there is a riot, it is the _______ of every Magistrate or Peace Officer to cause such persons to disperse. 

In domestic violence cases the violence usually_____ in frequency and severity over time. (Family Violence )

In civil cases, subpoenas may be issued by the following courts:

______% of your time is spent listening and _____% talking (De-escalation)

Day time means the period beginning ___________________? (TC 541.401)

The following are Peace Officers (CCP. Section 9.2; Art. 2.12)

A belief that would be held by an ordinary and prudent man in the same circumstances as the actor. (PC 1.07 #42)

How many stages of human trafficking are there? (Human Trafficking)

Cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are all part of: (HSC 481.112 and 481.115; HSC Section 15.3)

A person does a drive by shooting at a place of business, no one is injured. He should be charged with what offense?

Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, including Traumatic Brain Injury are considered:

Peace officers are in a sensitive position regarding impartial law enforcement due, in large measure, to the fact that:

According to the Police Executive Forum (2016), non-verbal communication should be: (CIT)

Mr.A agrees w/ 1 or more persons to engage in a felony offense and 1 of them carries out the offense, Mr.A offense is?

When performing the walk and turn, the subject takes ___ steps before making a prescribed turn then takes ___ steps back

Any type of administrative, executive, legislative, or judicial proceeding that may be conducted before a public servant

Which of the listed elements is associated with the traditional police service model? (Professional Policing)

Standing body searches should be executed from: (Arrest and Control Procedures, Section 31.14)

People act differently under different circumstances, and officer’s entrances into a scene create_____. (Force Options)

_____ means detained or under arrest by a peace officer? (PC 38.01)

“Legal authority to use force” can be found in the  _______ Code.

An officer may face possible _____ _____ for failure to stop other officers from using excessive force in his presence.

A stop sign erected by a business within their parking lot is____?

____________ deals with specific problems or violations. (Patrol Skills)

Three major types of elder abuse are: (Criminal Investigation)

Eviction Citation is issued by the district court where the property is located.

Studies estimate the prevalence of TBI in domestic violence survivors is over _____.

Who are special investigators? (CCP 2.122)

Elder abuse often involves physical abuse by _____ and therefor seldom gets reported. (Criminal Investigations

Distance + cover = _____. (De-escalation Strategies)

According to Sec. 43.05 of the Penal Code, if a man makes a 16-yo girl a prostitute, what offense has he committed?

An individual may register an all-terrain vehicle for operation on _____. (TC502.140, TC Section 22.26 page 18) 

Accomplices to offense

Accident involving a passenger car & a motorized mobility device, the operator of the device would be considered as a/an

Hazard lamps shall be visible at a distance of _____ feet in normal light. (TC 547.331)

Writs & Process may be served Monday through Sunday, any time of the day

What level of proof is required to obtain a conviction in a criminal trial? (PC 2.01)

_____ is a criminal’s characteristic method of operation. (Criminal Investigation)

How may a riot be dispersed? (CCP Section 9.6; CCP Art. 8.04)

A person commits ____________ if he or she intentionally or knowingly causes the death of a pregnant woman. (PC 19.02)

When should the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) box be selected on the CR-3?

If a person receives minor scrapes & cuts relating to a motor vehicle crash, which injury code should be shown on CR-3?

___ means to restrict a person’s movements without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person’s liberty.

Which of the following are exempt from the safety belt law? (TC 545.413)

Two neighbors are involved in an argument.  One neighbor shoots the other person’s cow.  What offense can be charged?

_____ is one of the five senses in observation. (Written Communications)

A person in a public tavern screams obscenities at patrons in the bar; the patrons are obviously upset. What offense?

Complete the sentence: “_________, I thought that the states argument before the jury was excellent.”

A VEH shall display each lighted lamp & illuminating device required to be on the VEH under the following circumstances

Which search is best used for small areas with defined boarders? (Criminal Investigations,

Which of the below is a force option? (Force Options, Section 28.8)

A legally married person lives with a person other than his spouse in this state under the appearance of being married.

If you lose your duty weapon during an altercation: (Common sense)

What form is read to subjects after a DWI arrest has been made? (SFST)

Protein should comprise approximately _________ of daily calories. (Fitness)

A _____ or _____ statement is often the best technique when facing verbal abuse. (CIT Section 29.53)

Writ of Garnishment can be served to garnishee via email.

________ _________ is the process of carefully gathering information based on verbal and nonverbal observations.

What does PPE stand for? (HazMat Section 42.11)

__________ is the scientific and objective study of animal science and behavior. (Canine Encounters)

Officers should demand suspects place hands in ______ of him/her and turn palms ______.

A person that operates a vehicle displaying a fictitious license plate commits a ______________? (TC 504.945)

The maximum speed limit for a vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires is ____. (TC 545.361)

A particular descent, including Caucasian, African, or Hispanic is (Racial Profiling, TC 543.202 (a))

What is the maximum value of a gift a peace officer may accept from a person under their jurisdiction?

What is the first step in the 8-step tactical vehicle stop taught in the patrol section? (Patrol Skills)

An arrest can be both _______ and physical problem for officer and arrestee. (Force Options)

The rational appeal is based on (Force Options)

In Texas, sex offenders are given __________ according to their risk to the community.

Which document orders a person to turn over property to a court?

A person steals an old lawn mower worth $40 out of an old storage shed that is falling apart. What offense has occurred?

________ means a structure or vehicle that is adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons. (PC 28.01)

The 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution is concerned with: (US & TX Constitution, Section 7.1)

A conviction for a felony in Texas could be appealed to the (CCP 11.07)

The first principle of self-defense is (Arrest and Control)

______ alerts inform the public of missing older adults with documented mental condition. (TCIC-TLETS)

When responding to incidents involving explosive devices turn off all radios within ___ feet of search area.

Which is not a step in the seven-step violator method? (Patrol Skills, Section 35.15 page 11 of 38)

To knowingly fail to report abuse or neglect of a child is a

A writ of habeas corpus is a court order (CCP Art. 11.01; US & TX Constitution 7.1)

A person makes a material false statement under oath during an official proceeding. This person may be charged with (PC)

_____ are to keep improper evidence out of the trial. (Criminal Investigation)

The Crash and Supplement reports are examples of common types of _____ _____ (Written Communications)

Safety chains are required equipment on all of the following except ________. (TC 545.410)

The statutory speed limit for an urban district on a street other than an alley is ____ per hour. (TC 545.352)

Law enforcement agencies in the state of Texas ______ adopt a detailed written policy on racial profiling. (CCP 2.132)

If a person dumps 20 pounds of litter on the side of the roadway, they have committed a _____? (HSC)

Major Depressive disorder is not just feeling sad or “blue”. It's an intense level of depression that persists at least

Which of the following make up the foundation on which the wellness pyramid was build? (Fitness)

The statutory speed limit in an alley is ____ miles per hour. (TC 545.352)

Which of the below is not a risk factor for heart disease? (Fitness, Section 3.7 page 11 of 49)

Deadly force is (Force Options Section 28.1; PC 9.01)

In the executing of a search warrant, the officer may call to his aid _____

When providing infant CPR what should be used to delivery chest compressions? (EMA Section 40.7)

Under the Alcoholic Beverage Code, which of the following can a peace officer confiscate without a warrant

A peace officer may arrest an offender without a warrant for _____________ committed in his presence or within his view.

A person makes a counterfeit $20 bill; under Texas law the person can be charged with (32.21 (a) (2), & (b);  PC)

The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensures that all people are entitled to: (US & TX Constitution)

NCMEC’s Missing Children Division can be reached by calling toll free 1-800-______

Which of the below are legal decisions (case law) based on the 1st Amendment?

a pursuit w/out unreasonable delay by a peace officer of a person the officer reasonably suspects has committed a felony

The CDM which guide thinking during critical incident, also serves as a tool for _____ (De-escalation Strategies)

“I can’t hardly see the fog in this fog” would be an example of _________________. (Written Communications)

Farm trailer with a registered weight of 30,000 pounds is required to have the following lights during daytime operation

A baby sitter is taking care of a six-year-old child. The sitter disrobes and begins to masturbate in front of the child

Which of the following is a true statement ________________? (TC 545.051)

Rigor mortis usually disappears within (Criminal Investigation)

According to the CCP, which of the below is NOT one of the objects of the Code? (CCP Art. 1.03)

A slow moving vehicle emblem may be displayed on _____________? (TC 547.703)

When communicating verbally, people tend to respond much more favorably to which type of personality: (Verbal Comm)

Which of the below is, by stated law, designated a conservator of the peace in his county? (CCP Art. 2.17; CCP)

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (US & TX Constitution, Section 7.1)

In the Recommended Procedures for Notification of Death, if a child answers the door, ________.

38% of Communication is ___________________. (Verbal Communication)

Which of the following could be considered an advantage to using a seatbelt?

The primary duties of a Peace Officer who investigates a family violence allegation include (CCP 5.04)

When approaching the deaf person what is the first thing you should do? (Interacting with Deaf or Hard of Hearing)

Requirement that the government must act in accordance with due process of law is contained in which two amendments?

When the judge directs officers / witnesses not to discuss the case with other witnesses or jurors, it is called being

Which of the following should not be shown as a traffic unit on a CR-3: (CR-3 form, TC Section 22.35)

Punishment for a third-degree felony is (PC 12.34 (a))

A person under _ years may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless comm device, except in an emergency.

It is the duty of every peace officer to preserve the ________ within the officer’s jurisdiction. (CCP 2.13)

Maintaining a position of advantage and a safety zone is know as ______________. (De-Escalation)

Art. 18.021 (Issuance of Search Warrant to Photograph Child), after the child is photographed, the exposed film_____

Administrative or departmental policy should be at least as ________ as the law. (Force Options)

Within ____ days, a licensee or person meeting the requirements of a licensee shall report to the commission an arrest.

The goal of the State Network is to _______________________. (Radio Communications / Alerts / TCIC-TLETS)

Which of the following is not a validated field sobriety test? (SFST)

When two officers approach a suspect, the officers should use the spread ____ formation.

A “child” in the state of Texas is any person: (FC 51.02 #2,Family Code & Juvenile Issues, Section 33.2, page 1 of 19)

What is the proper sequence that makes up total stopping distance of a vehicle?

“Short term / high dose even with harmful consequences” describes what type of event? (HazMat)

An operator moving around a rotary traffic island shall (TC 545.059)

While the behaviors will differ from child-to-child, missing children with certain special needs may

A person intentionally damages property of another without effective consent.  The person committed (PC 28.03)

____ includes the manufacturing, planting, cultivating, growing, or harvesting of a controlled substance. (HSC)

Which writ directs a peace officer to seize real or personal property to satisfy a debt?

A motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle used to tow another vehicle, shall be equipped with at least ______? (TC)

______ are organic substances essential for metabolism, growth and development. (Fitness Section 3.7)

In the Texas Constitution, the prohibition against unlawful search and seizure is contained in: (US & TX Constitution)

Which of the following may cause an offense of robbery to be upgraded to aggravated robbery? (PC 29.03 )

In PC 49.045 Driving While Intoxicated w/ a Child Passenger a child is defined as being younger than _____ years of age.

Right to counsel is guaranteed in the _______ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Which patrol method allows for twice as many patrol vehicles on the street? (Patrol Skills, Section 35.7)

“___________________” means the common area at the junction of two highways. (TC 541.303

In considering officer survival and awareness, the color code condition __ is a lifetime commitment for peace officers.

One of two methods of identifying suspected controlled substances and dangerous drugs is (Health and Safety Code)

Punishment for someone found guilty of a first-degree felony is: (PC 12.32 (a))

Finding someone else to blame for one’s own problems and misfortunes is known as ________.

Federal civil rights complaints are investigated by ______. (Force Options)

Research has demonstrated and NCIC reports support, children are more likely to be abducted by ______________.

Civil law is that portion of the law that defines the personal and property rights of individuals to prevent a wrong and

A Texas handgun license holder enters a liquor store while possessing a concealed pistol.  What offense has occurred?

When making an arrest, an officer may use ______ force. (Force Options)

Chapter 724 of the TRC requires that a blood specimen be taken __________? (TC 724.017)

Compensating behavior may take one of the following forms: (Force Options)

A police officer can make a traffic stop after he or she has: (Racial Profiling Section 6.2)

Of the six different patrol modes, which mode offers flexibility where use of motorized vehicles is impractical?

Which is not a canine conflict avoidance technique? (Canine Encounters, Section 39.15, page 30 of 41)

When interviewing subject(s) it is imperative that the officer: (Arrest and Control, Section 31.11)

A TCOLE License suspension based on a Class B misdemeanor shall be at least _____ days.

If a person who is charged with serving a process fails to execute or return the process, he or she (CCP 2.16)

An item of evidence is blood soaked. What is the proper procedure for collection and preserving the evidence?

Actions initiated under civil law involve two parties, one alleging wrong doings on the part of the other(Civil Process)

A person uses a hostage as a shield while escaping from a scene.  Which of the following offenses?

______ are to keep improper evidence out of the trial. (Criminal Investigation)

“_____” means an agreement to win or lose something of value solely or partially by chance. (PC 47.01 #1)

The SFST Validation Study that addressed the question, “Do SFST’s discriminate at BAC levels below 0.10% was the