BPOC Exam 1 Study Guide

"Studies show that fitness, which equates to performance, begin to decline after ______"?

1st time supervisors can only complete new supervisor training within 1 year after being appointed?

Wellness consists of a person's health/disease status and risk potential. Ch3,Pg1

Which is not a stressor external to the agency?

Being objective, impartial, neutral, & ethical in personal behavior & in functioning as a rep of the CJS best describes?

In the "watch & ward" system, the "ward" refers to? Ch2,Pg1

According to the wellness pyramid, what is the foundation is built upon? Ch3,Pg2

In the study of ethics, it is critical to understand that the ___ is just as important as the act..

Which commission was the first to promote continuing education for law enforcement? Ch2,Pg1

When patrol officers workload consist of crimes committed, ones in progress, traffic, etc w/ exceptions to narco/CR it's

Self-Responsibility is the cap that holds down all other areas of the wellness pyramid. It is an area of mastery itself.

Influence is "from the bottom up" - citizens receiving service help set priorities and influence police policy. Ch2,Pg9

This has some kind of prejustice..

Art. 5, Sec. 18 of TX Constitution allows for the election of what county law enforcement? Ch2,Pg3

The watch/ward system of police didn't evolve in Texas because? Ch2,Pg3

FITT is an acronym for Fitness, Intensity, Time, and Type?

According the continuing education standards, a minimum training for 40 hours must be done every 2 years/48 months.

During the 1900s era, two significant impacts to policing were the automobile and the two-way radio?

This is a stressor that is preceived as being positive.

GOAL: Change attitudes and project a positive image (improved relations with citizens is a main focus) Ch2,Pg8

This is the act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe and hence is the basis for all comparisons.

According to USC 241: Conspiracy against rights, if death occurs in the process of restricting free exercise of rights..

Community policing is based on the concept that police & citizens working together help solve crime in traditional ways.

Which of the following will disqualify you from enrolling in a basic licensing course? TCOLE Rules 217.1

The concept of quality police customer service is proactive crime reduction first then community service second. Ch2Pg12

Which is an obstacle to ethical behavior is? Ch1,Pg8

Which is not a motivation for ethical behavior? Ch1,Pg8

The right to a speedy/publaic trial is protected by which amendment?

The problem-solving acromyn S.A.R.A stands for? (Ch1,Pg5)

Which stage in the transition through tramatic stress does a person wish it never happened?

An advantage of having professional model for law enforcement is? (Ch1,Pg4)

Which course is a reserve peace officer REQUIRED to complete every 4 years?TCOLE Rules 218.3

Service to others, professional association to maintain standards, & continuing education are examples of?(Ch1,Pg2)

This is an adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand w/o knowledge of or examination of the facts.

Civil lawsuits for sexual harrasment are often filed under what federal statute?

The TX Supreme Court has jurisdiction over what type of cases?

Law enforcement professionals are at a greater risk for divorce, heart diseas, suicide, and alcoholis.

What agency investigates unethical conduct of peace officers that violate civil rights? Ch1,Pg18

Success is determined by the reduction in citizen fear, neighborhood disorder, and crime. Ch2,Pg10

How long does a licensee have to report a name/address change or an arrest above a Class C? TCOLE Rules 211.27

Freedom of religion & press is protected in what amendment?

"The occupation which one professes to be skilled in and to follow" is the general definition of? (Ch1,Pg1)

The Texas Rangers, founded by Stephen F. Austin, started off as a militia group? Ch2,Pg3

Foods high in fat should not exceed what % of your daily diet?

What is the minimun amount of rounds to be fired in a handgun qualification and how many must be fired beyond 7 yards?

The leading cause of American deaths is heart disease at what percentage? Ch3,Pg2

"The use of ________ improved response time to calls for service?" Ch2,Pg1

The 3rd amendment forbids the forced housing of soldiers during peace but allows it in war without needing law passed?

If 2+ persons go disguised on the the highway to hinder a person's free exercise of rights secured by the Constitution..

The use of specialized units resulted in the removal of patrol officers from most follow-up activities? Ch2,Pg2

Benefits of the criminal justice system and its people from impartial law enforcement include...

Art. 5, Sec. 23 TX Constitution states that a SHERIFF shall be elected by qualified voters and serve a term of 2yrs?

Policing model advocates irregular contact between officers and citizen..

Who are Texas peace officers responsible to?

42 USC 1983: Violation of Civil Rights is a statute for

"The ability to recognize the presence and nature of ethical issues" is the definition of? Ch1,Pg9

Who is credited as the "father of American modern policing" & created command/rank structure?

T'he condition of the body that enables an individual to use their body w/o undue fatigue and exhaustion." Ch3,Pg1

A disadvantage of having a professional model for law enforcement is? (Ch1,Pg4)

Which principle of an exercise program addresses schedules of workouts? Ch3,Pg4

This traditional police service model relies on limited infomation, mostly from victims, witnesses, or suspects. Ch2,Pg4

What is the statutory authority for the Commission to est rules that LEO/agencies must follow? Ch2,Pg3

Which is not a listed account in USC 242: Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law?

Which stage in the transition through tramatic stress is typically the longest?

An executive director can request a waiver for a peace officer's demonstration of weapons proficiency? TCOLE Rules 218.9

Police have a similar incidence of stress-related disorders than others in the civilian population.

Suicide rates are the highest between the ages of?

Which amendment gives equal rights to all under the constitution?

"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state.." is in which amendment?

The major difference between Traditional & Community policing model is?

What is NOT the purpose of a police organization? Ch2,Pg12

According to the US Constitution, what amendment prohibits an unlawful search or seizure?

Ethics involves the definition and achievement of what is good or bad, right or wrong regardless of moral duty? Ch1,Pg8

This generally refers to groups of people with common ancestory and physical characteristics.

This refers to shared culture and background. Members usually have common ancestry, language, religion, & other patterns

Which is not 1 of the 4 basic feelings/attitudes harbored by most prejudice people?

Firearms proficiency requirement must be completed? TCOLE Rules 218.9

Which is not one of the four(4) pillars of procedural justice? (Ch1,Pg3)

The first permanent watch was establish in what U.S. state?

Refusing gratuities or participating in cover-ups/ethnic or gender jokes, & duty to intervene, are examples of? Ch1,Pg17