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

Identification of all passengers or occupants of the vehicle

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

Unlawful carrying of handgun by licensed holder

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

Illicit beverage, containers, and packaging

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

One-half hour before sunrise and ending one-half hour after sunset

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

recover the weapon as quickly as possible if the weapon is on the floor

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

drive only to the right of island

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

A private security vehicle which is designated by a municipality

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

Request to speak to his or her parents

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

Commanding the persons to disperse & Arresting persons engaged

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

Amount of force likely to cause death or serious bodily injury to another

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

Allow item to air dry before packaging

Accomplices to offense

may be charged and convicted for the same offense as the principal offender

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

A roadway is a subset of a highway

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

Uses or exhibits a deadly weapon

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

All the listed are ground techniques

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

When the operator of a motor vehicle involved in a crash was physically ill

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

The appropriate weather conditions in which to initiate a pursuit

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1
______ are to keep improper evidence out of the trial. (Criminal Investigation)
Sustainment
Objections
Recess
Verdicts
2
Which of the following could be considered an advantage to using a seatbelt?
Compliance with applicable statutes and/or policy
Better vehicle control
Reduced chance of injury or death
All of the above
3
Of all the risk factors, which is the strongest factor? (Family Code and Juvenile Issues, Section 33.24)
Peers
Community
Family
School
4
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?
criminal conspiracy
criminal attempt
the offense itself as a party
a class C misdemeanor
5
Which is not a step in the seven-step violator method? (Patrol Skills, Section 35.15 page 11 of 38)
Greeting and identification of the police agency
Statement of action to be taken
Identification of driver and check of conditions of violator and vehicle
Identification of all passengers or occupants of the vehicle
6
Actions initiated under civil law involve two parties, one alleging wrong doings on the part of the other(Civil Process)
Transference
Harm
Manipulation
Activism
7
A person does a drive by shooting at a place of business, no one is injured. He should be charged with what offense?
Reckless damage
Unlawfully carrying a weapon
Criminal mischief
Deadly conduct
8
Administrative or departmental policy should be at least as ________ as the law. (Force Options)
Applicable
Restrictive
Equal
Enforceable
9
A Texas handgun license holder enters a liquor store while possessing a concealed pistol. What offense has occurred?
Places weapons prohibited
Unlawful carrying of handgun by licensed holder
no offense
Unlawful carrying weapons
10
Under the Alcoholic Beverage Code, which of the following can a peace officer confiscate without a warrant
Liquor that containing alcohol in excess of a percent by weight
Beer that containing more than one-half of 1 percent of alcoholic by volume
Beer and wine, but not spirits
Illicit beverage, containers, and packaging
11
A person makes a counterfeit $20 bill; under Texas law the person can be charged with (32.21 (a) (2), & (b); PC)
Possession of a controlled substance
Counterfeiting
Forgery
Fraud
12
If a person receives minor scrapes & cuts relating to a motor vehicle crash, which injury code should be shown on CR-3?
Suspected Serious Injury
Possible injury
Not Injured
Non-incapacitating injury
13
A person commits ____________ if he or she intentionally or knowingly causes the death of a pregnant woman. (PC 19.02)
criminally negligent homicide
capital murder
murder
manslaughter
14
Day time means the period beginning ___________________? (TC 541.401)
One-half hour before sunrise and ending one-half hour after sunset
One-half hour before sunrise and ending one-half hour before sunset
One-half hour after sunrise and ending one-half hour after sunset
One-half hour after sunrise and ending on-half hour before sunset
15
Which writ directs a peace officer to seize real or personal property to satisfy a debt?
Writ of Garnishment
Writ of Injunction
Writ of Execution
Writ of Sequestration
16
A person prints some fake checks on a computer and uses one to purchase a pizza worth $15 delivered to his residence.
Forgery
Theft by check < $20
Theft < $50
Issuance of bad check
17
A person that operates a vehicle displaying a fictitious license plate commits a ______________? (TC 504.945)
State Jail Felony
Class C Misdemeanor
Class A Misdemeanor
Class B Misdemeanor
18
Three major types of elder abuse are: (Criminal Investigation)
Neglect, abuse, exploitation
None of the above
Abandon, neglect, financial
Financial, physical, mental
19
A person who drives around a barricade that has been placed because water is over the roadway commits a _____.
class B misdemeanor
class A Misdemeanor
state jail felony
class C misdemeanor
20
If you lose your duty weapon during an altercation: (Common sense)
call to a citizen to assist you
recover the weapon as quickly as possible if the weapon is on the floor
allow the suspect to gain control of the weapon
run away from the spot as quickly as possible
21
An operator moving around a rotary traffic island shall (TC 545.059)
always drive to the left of the island
always stop and yield right of way to traffic coming from the right
drive only to the right of island
none of the above
22
Within ____ days, a licensee or person meeting the requirements of a licensee shall report to the commission an arrest.
1
10
30
5
23
Which of below is not an “authorized emergency vehicle” according to TC 541.201?
A private security vehicle which is designated by a municipality
private veh of a volunteer fire responding to a fire alarm or medical emerg
Fire Department vehicle
Police Department vehicle
24
In the Recommended Procedures for Notification of Death, if a child answers the door, ________.
Make the notification to the child
Request to speak to his or her parents
Call a supervisor
Leave
25
How may a riot be dispersed? (CCP Section 9.6; CCP Art. 8.04)
Calling the SWAT team
Commanding the persons to disperse
Commanding the persons to disperse & Arresting persons engaged
Arresting persons engaged
26
When two officers approach a suspect, the officers should use the spread ____ formation.
V
I
A
W
27
Who are special investigators? (CCP 2.122)
Special Agents of the Secret Service
Special Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS
Marshals of the U.S. Marshal Service
All of the above
28
What is the first step in the 8-step tactical vehicle stop taught in the patrol section? (Patrol Skills)
Reason for the stop
Ask for driver’s license
Identify yourself
Greeting
29
According to Sec. 43.05 of the Penal Code, if a man makes a 16-yo girl a prostitute, what offense has he committed?
Compelling prostitution
Aggravated promotion of prostitution
Prostitution
Promotion of prostitution
30
A motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle used to tow another vehicle, shall be equipped with at least ______? (TC)
2 Mirrors
1 Mirror
3 Mirrors
4 Mirrors
31
A ____________ is a moving object kept between the officer and the canine. (Canine encounters)
vehicle
distraction tool
shield
fence
32
Rigor mortis usually disappears within (Criminal Investigation)
36 HOURS
48 HOURS
DEPENDS ON THE BODY
24 HOURS
33
Deadly force is (Force Options Section 28.1; PC 9.01)
Authorized only in obedience to a judgment of a competent court
Amount of force likely to cause death or serious bodily injury to another
Justified to prevent the escape of offender who is charged w/ misd theft.
Never authorized unless the peace officer is personally threatened
34
An item of evidence is blood soaked. What is the proper procedure for collection and preserving the evidence?
Put it in a paper bag
Get the evidence to the lab before it dries
Allow item to air dry before packaging
Put it in a plastic bag
35
Accomplices to offense
may be charged and convicted for the same offense as the principal offender
are not treated the same as the principal offender
are prosecuted only in felony cases
must be prosecuted for the next lower offense
36
Which of the following is a true statement ________________? (TC 545.051)
The right of way is a subset of the roadway
A highway is a subset of a roadway
A roadway is a subset of a highway
All of the above are true
37
In considering officer survival and awareness, the color code condition __ is a lifetime commitment for peace officers.
orange
red
yellow
black
38
Which of the following may cause an offense of robbery to be upgraded to aggravated robbery? (PC 29.03 )
Cause bodily injury to another
Threatens/places a 45-yo person in fear of imminent bodily injury of death
Implies a weapon is in the pocket of a jacket but never exhibits the weapon
Uses or exhibits a deadly weapon
39
Research has demonstrated and NCIC reports support, children are more likely to be abducted by ______________.
teachers
acquaintance or family
strangers
terrorists
40
When approaching the deaf person what is the first thing you should do? (Interacting with Deaf or Hard of Hearing)
Get their attention
Talk as loud as possible
Walk softly
Talk as normal
41
Requirement that the government must act in accordance with due process of law is contained in which two amendments?
Fifth and Fourteenth
Eight and Fourteenth
First and Fourth
Ninth and Tenth
42
Right to counsel is guaranteed in the _______ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
6TH
5TH
8TH
1ST
43
A person in a public tavern screams obscenities at patrons in the bar; the patrons are obviously upset. What offense?
indecent exposure
disorderly conduct
criminal mischief
deadly conduct
44
A peace officer may arrest an offender without a warrant for _____________ committed in his presence or within his view.
Any offense
Misdemeanor
Felony
Misdemeanor or felony
45
Safety chains are required equipment on all of the following except ________. (TC 545.410)
Semi-trailer
Farm trailer
Drawn motor vehicle
House trailer
46
Which is not a ground fighting technique? (Arrest and Control Procedures)
Base get up
Trap and roll
Full guard position
All the listed are ground techniques
47
When should the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) box be selected on the CR-3?
When a pedestrian involved in a crash was intoxicated
When the operator of a motor vehicle involved in a crash was physically ill
When a pedestrian involved in a crash was mentally unstable
When the operator of a motor vehicle involved in a crash is intoxicated
48
Elder abuse often involves physical abuse by _____ and therefor seldom gets reported. (Criminal Investigations
Family members
Friends
A health care professional
A physician
49
The legal significance of evidence rests on its influence on: (Criminal Investigation)
the investigator’s supervisor
the media
the community
the judge or juror
50
38% of Communication is ___________________. (Verbal Communication)
Body movements
Paralinguistic
Direct meaning
Word Choices
51
All of these issues are usually addressed by a law enforcement agency’s pursuit policy, except:
The manner in which emergency equipment should be used
The conditions under which a pursuit should be initiated
The conditions under which a pursuit should be terminated
The appropriate weather conditions in which to initiate a pursuit
52
An arrest can be both _______ and physical problem for officer and arrestee. (Force Options)
A legal
A prejudicial
An emotional
An intellectual
53
While the behaviors will differ from child-to-child, missing children with certain special needs may
Run or bolt from safe environment
All of the Above
Elude or hide from search items
Exhibit a diminished sense of fear
54
According to the CCP, which of the below is NOT one of the objects of the Code? (CCP Art. 1.03)
Prevention of crime
Civil rights violations
Prosecution of offenses
Punishment of offenses
55
In Asia, countries such as China and Thailand are considered __________________. (Human Trafficking)
Main suppliers of trafficking victims
Exempt from human trafficking
Safe havens for trafficking victims
Advocates to stop human trafficking
56
In Texas, sex offenders are given __________ according to their risk to the community.
color coded levels
ankle bracelet monitors
tattoos
numeric levels
57
In the Texas Constitution, the prohibition against unlawful search and seizure is contained in: (US & TX Constitution)
Article I, Section 9
Article I, Section 3
Article II, Section 22
Article II, Section 8
58
The rational appeal is based on (Force Options)
Use of reasoning
Short-term solutions that ignore long-term consequences
Your position as a professional officer
Addressing a person’s needs and desires
59
The DIC-24 deals mainly with: (SFST Section 23.3)
The impoundment of vehicle
The suspension of driver’s license or permit
The suspect’s rights
The collection of breath or blood specimens
60
What does PPE stand for? (HazMat Section 42.11)
Pre-Protection Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Etiquette
Pro-Protection Equipment
61
“_____” means an agreement to win or lose something of value solely or partially by chance. (PC 47.01 #1)
Draw
Chance
Bet
Luck
62
In which step of the De-Escalation Critical Decision-Making Model should an officer determine how to proceed?
Identify options and determine best course of action
Collect information
Consider police powers and agency policy
Assess situation, threats, and risks
63
When there is a riot, it is the _______ of every Magistrate or Peace Officer to cause such persons to disperse.
Duty
Call
Discretion
Choice
64
Art. 18.021 (Issuance of Search Warrant to Photograph Child), after the child is photographed, the exposed film_____
Is delivered to the patrol supervisor
Is processed, then the prints and negatives are delivered to the magistrate
Is delivered to the identification division for possessing
Is delivered to the magistrate
65
Which of the below is, by stated law, designated a conservator of the peace in his county? (CCP Art. 2.17; CCP)
All peace officers in that county
The Sheriff
The district attorney
The County Judge
66
Protein should comprise approximately _________ of daily calories. (Fitness)
20-25%
12-15%
20-25%
12-20%
67
Eviction Citation is issued by the district court where the property is located.
True
False
68
When interviewing subject(s) it is imperative that the officer: (Arrest and Control, Section 31.11)
Keep his or her gun side away from subject(s)
Observe the subject’s eyes
Wait for back-up
Use a side approach (on foot)
69
A writ of habeas corpus is a court order (CCP Art. 11.01; US & TX Constitution 7.1)
To bring a person before a magistrate and show just cause for detention
Requiring commitment
Commanding custody of named person.
To the sheriff to release a person from confinement
70
What level of proof is required to obtain a conviction in a criminal trial? (PC 2.01)
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
Adequate proof
Substantial proof
Any level of proof
71
Which of the following make up the foundation on which the wellness pyramid was build? (Fitness)
Weight control. Stress management
Self-responsibility, smoking cessation
Nutrition, weight control
Exercise, proper nutrition
72
When providing infant CPR what should be used to delivery chest compressions? (EMA Section 40.7)
Two hands
Two fingers
Three fingers
The heal of one hand
73
Which of the following are exempt from the safety belt law? (TC 545.413)
A person operating a pickup with farm truck license plates
A person delivering the US Mail
A person delivering newspapers
None of the above
74
The CDM which guide thinking during critical incident, also serves as a tool for _____ (De-escalation Strategies)
Making future plans
Examining decisions making after the fact
Making conversation
Criticizing other’s performance
75
Which of the below is a force option? (Force Options, Section 28.8)
Weapon strategies
Weaponless strategies
All of the above
Professional presence
76
A person steals an old lawn mower worth $40 out of an old storage shed that is falling apart. What offense has occurred?
Theft
Burglary of building
Criminal trespass
Criminal trespass and theft
77
A person uses a hostage as a shield while escaping from a scene. Which of the following offenses?
kidnapping
aggravated kidnapping
aggravated robbery
resisting arrest
78
A stop sign erected by a business within their parking lot is____?
Enforceable as an official traffic control device
Not an official traffic control device and not enforceable
None of the above
An official traffic control device but not enforceable
79
Of the six different patrol modes, which mode offers flexibility where use of motorized vehicles is impractical?
none of the above
Bicycle Patrol
Foot Patrol
Mounted Patrol
80
The SFST Validation Study that addressed the question, “Do SFST’s discriminate at BAC levels below 0.10% was the
San Diego SFST Validation Study
Colorado SFST Validation Study
El Paso Validation Study
Los Angeles Field Validation Study
81
How many stages of human trafficking are there? (Human Trafficking)
3
5
6
4
82
___ means to restrict a person’s movements without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person’s liberty.
Coerce
Abduct
Kidnap
Restrain
83
“Short term / high dose even with harmful consequences” describes what type of event? (HazMat)
short term
controlled
chronic
acute
84
Which document orders a person to turn over property to a court?
Subpoena
Writ of Execution
Writ of Garnishment
Writ of Turnover
85
A liquor store may not sell liquor before (TABC)
None of the above are correct
10 A.M.
12 A.M.
11 A.M.
86
Any type of administrative, executive, legislative, or judicial proceeding that may be conducted before a public servant
Official proceeding
Jury
Government
Council meeting
87
The goal of the State Network is to _______________________. (Radio Communications / Alerts / TCIC-TLETS)
slowly notify the public of specific missing person cases
none of the above
efficiently notify the public of specific missing person cases
rapidly notify the public of specific missing person cases
88
Farm trailer with a registered weight of 30,000 pounds is required to have the following lights during daytime operation
None of the above
Turn signals
Stop lamps
Tail lamps
89
Civil law is that portion of the law that defines the personal and property rights of individuals to prevent a wrong and
bring a person charged with an offense before a grand jury
prevent harm to society
bring a person charged with an offense before a magistrate
allow individuals to seek redress of grievance
90
Which of the listed elements is associated with the traditional police service model? (Professional Policing)
community oriented
incident driven
encourages decentralized command structures
allows officers to “own” their beats
91
Maintaining a position of advantage and a safety zone is know as ______________. (De-Escalation)
distance and cover
slowing down
tactical repositioning
cover
92
Studies estimate the prevalence of TBI in domestic violence survivors is over _____.
35%
50%
10%
25%
93
Punishment for a third-degree felony is (PC 12.34 (a))
2 to 10 years in state penitentiary and a $10,000 fine.
2 to 10 years in state penitentiary and a $5,000 fine.
2 to 20 years in state penitentiary and a $10,000 fine
2 to 20 years in state penitentiary and a $5,000 fine.
94
A person under _ years may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless comm device, except in an emergency.
18
15
16
17
95
Which search is best used for small areas with defined boarders? (Criminal Investigations,
Quadrant search
Grid search
Area search
Point-to-Point
96
____ includes the manufacturing, planting, cultivating, growing, or harvesting of a controlled substance. (HSC)
Production
Manufacture
Dispense
Delivery
97
A police officer can make a traffic stop after he or she has: (Racial Profiling Section 6.2)
Been instructed by another officer to effect the stop
Determined the driver’s race or ethnicity
Articulated that a traffic violation or criminal act has occurred
Determined the stop will meet their quota requirements
98
A particular descent, including Caucasian, African, or Hispanic is (Racial Profiling, TC 543.202 (a))
Ancestry
A culture
Race or ethnicity
Nationality
99
______ are organic substances essential for metabolism, growth and development. (Fitness Section 3.7)
Carbohydrates
Neutrons
Vitamins
Myofibrils
100
A person makes a material false statement under oath during an official proceeding. This person may be charged with (PC)
lying
perjury
aggravated perjury
obstruction
101
When performing the walk and turn, the subject takes ___ steps before making a prescribed turn then takes ___ steps back
9 and 9
9 and 10
10 and 9
10 and 10
102
If a canine gets your hand, what should you do? (Canine Encounters)
Start screaming to scare the animal
Shove your hand as far into their mouth as you can
Begin running
Immediately pull away
103
If a person who is charged with serving a process fails to execute or return the process, he or she (CCP 2.16)
commits a misdemeanor offense
commits a felony offense
can be held in contempt of court
receives an automatic fine of $500
104
Punishment for someone found guilty of a first-degree felony is: (PC 12.32 (a))
10 years to life and a fine not to exceed $10,000
5 years to 99 years or life and a fine not to exceed $10,000
5 years to 99 years or life and a fine not to exceed $20,000
10 years to life and a fine not to exceed $20,000
105
The Crash and Supplement reports are examples of common types of _____ _____ (Written Communications)
Policy postscripts
US DOJ Supplements
Police reports
Arrest supplements
106
“I can’t hardly see the fog in this fog” would be an example of _________________. (Written Communications)
Double intensifiers
Double negatives
Mismatched descriptors
Ambiguous meanings
107
“___________________” means the common area at the junction of two highways. (TC 541.303
Intersection
None of the above
Rotary island
Cross-walk
108
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)
10 years old but not yet 17 years old
7 years old but not yet 16 years old
15 years old but not yet 17 years old
under 17 years old
109
An officer may face possible _____ _____ for failure to stop other officers from using excessive force in his presence.
Peer ridicule
Criminal lawsuit
Monetary liability
Personal liability
110
Standing body searches should be executed from: (Arrest and Control Procedures, Section 31.14)
The sitting position
The front
The rear
The side
111
NCMEC’s Missing Children Division can be reached by calling toll free 1-800-______
The-Moms
The-Kids
The-List
The-Lost
112
______% of your time is spent listening and _____% talking (De-escalation)
90/20
80/20
20/80
60/30
113
In every arrest, the officers must be firm and be prepared to protect_____ and others. (Force Options)
Property
Rights
Themselves
All of the above
114
Law enforcement agencies in the state of Texas ______ adopt a detailed written policy on racial profiling. (CCP 2.132)
Can
May
Should
Shall
115
In the executing of a search warrant, the officer may call to his aid _____
any number of citizens
reserve military
the Sheriff
any fellow officers
116
One of two methods of identifying suspected controlled substances and dangerous drugs is (Health and Safety Code)
Ask a supervisor
Taste the substance
Current field test kit
None of the above
117
An individual may register an all-terrain vehicle for operation on _____. (TC502.140, TC Section 22.26 page 18)
A state highway
Public property
A public highway
None of the above
118
Cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine are all part of: (HSC 481.112 and 481.115; HSC Section 15.3)
Penalty Group 1A
Penalty Group 4
Penalty Group 2 and 2A
Penalty Group 1
119
A belief that would be held by an ordinary and prudent man in the same circumstances as the actor. (PC 1.07 #42)
Reasonable doubt
Reasonable belief
Inference
Reasonable suspicion
120
Writ of Garnishment can be served to garnishee via email.
True
False
121
In civil cases, subpoenas may be issued by the following courts:
Justice court & District court
All of these
An attorney authorized to practice in Texas as an officer of the court
County court & An officer authorized to take depositions
122
What is the maximum value of a gift a peace officer may accept from a person under their jurisdiction?
Less than $50
$50
No limit
$25
123
A baby sitter is taking care of a six-year-old child. The sitter disrobes and begins to masturbate in front of the child
sexual assault
aggravated sexual assault
indecency with a child
injury to a child
124
Accident involving a passenger car & a motorized mobility device, the operator of the device would be considered as a/an
None of the above
Driver of a Motor Vehicle
Pedestrian
Operator of a specialized device
125
People act differently under different circumstances, and officer’s entrances into a scene create_____. (Force Options)
Hostility
Comfort
Resistance
New sets of circumstances
126
A male educator at a public high school has sexual intercourse with a female student who consents. The man has committed
Disorderly conduct
Improper relationship with student
Public lewdness
Sexual assault
127
___is that degree of influence that the officer must exert over the violator to take him or her safely into custody.
Control
Calmness
Restraint
Self-Control
128
Rights to an attorney,a speedy,public trial,call witnesses,& to confront witness against oneself, are guaranteed in the
14th amendment
1st amendment
4th amendment
6th amendment
129
When communicating verbally, people tend to respond much more favorably to which type of personality: (Verbal Comm)
apathetic
rigid
authoritative
authoritarian
130
A drawing which represents the crime scene and serves to supplement photography: (Criminal Investigation)
A sketch
Graph
Scene drawing
Measurements
131
A person detonates a bomb without consent and with intent to destroy a building of another. Person committed what crime?
Criminal mischief
Unlawfully carrying a weapon
Deadly conduct
Arson
132
Major Depressive disorder is not just feeling sad or “blue”. It's an intense level of depression that persists at least
Two years
Two weeks
Two days
Two months
133
When the judge directs officers / witnesses not to discuss the case with other witnesses or jurors, it is called being
“Under the Rule”
Silenced
Gagged
Sequestered
134
If a person dumps 20 pounds of litter on the side of the roadway, they have committed a _____? (HSC)
3rd Degree felony
A civil violation
State jail felony
Misdemeanor
135
Complete the sentence: “_________, I thought that the states argument before the jury was excellent.”
All together
None are correct
Altogether
Both are correct
136
A TCOLE License suspension based on a Class B misdemeanor shall be at least _____ days.
60
120
30
10
137
Finding someone else to blame for one’s own problems and misfortunes is known as ________.
Projectionism
Scapegoating
Buck passing
Surrogating
138
A _____ or _____ statement is often the best technique when facing verbal abuse. (CIT Section 29.53)
Inflating or deflating
Stabilizing or destabilizing
None of the above
Deflecting or redirecting
139
a pursuit w/out unreasonable delay by a peace officer of a person the officer reasonably suspects has committed a felony
Fresh pursuit
Pursuit
Out of state pursuit
Hot pursuit
140
Which of the below are legal decisions (case law) based on the 1st Amendment?
Tennessee vs. Garner
Duran vs. City of Douglas (Arizona)
Williams vs. Texas (1965)
Monroe vs. Pape (1961)
141
What form is read to subjects after a DWI arrest has been made? (SFST)
THP-51
DIC-24
Miranda Card
DIC-23
142
Two neighbors are involved in an argument. One neighbor shoots the other person’s cow. What offense can be charged?
Cruelty to animals
Disorderly conduct
Criminal mischief
Malicious mischief
143
Identify the values relative to the police role in the U.S. Constitution and TX Bill of Rights. (Profess & Ethics)
Dedication to protecting rights of all people
Recognizing prejudice
Equal protection of all rights for all individuals
All of the above
144
The 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution is concerned with: (US & TX Constitution, Section 7.1)
Arrest, Search and Seizure
The right to keep and bear arms
Treason
The right to peaceably assemble
145
The minimum age in order to secure a Texas driver license is _____? (TC 521.201)
14
15
17
16
146
“Legal authority to use force” can be found in the _______ Code.
Occupation
Penal
Family
Traffic
147
Hazard lamps shall be visible at a distance of _____ feet in normal light. (TC 547.331)
400
300
500
200
148
The following are Peace Officers (CCP. Section 9.2; Art. 2.12)
District clerk
Magistrates
None of the above
County clerk
149
Chapter 724 of the TRC requires that a blood specimen be taken __________? (TC 724.017)
In an emergency room
In a sanitary place
In an ambulance
In a correctional facility
150
________ _________ is the process of carefully gathering information based on verbal and nonverbal observations.
De-escalation planning
Active listening
Frequent paraphrasing
Observation intention
151
According to the Police Executive Forum (2016), non-verbal communication should be: (CIT)
None of the above
Friendly and helpful
Ambiguous
Aggressive and hostile
152
Which of the following should not be shown as a traffic unit on a CR-3: (CR-3 form, TC Section 22.35)
A farm
A go-cart
A herded animal
A deer
153
__________ is the scientific and objective study of animal science and behavior. (Canine Encounters)
Ethology
Neurology
Kinesiology
Biology
154
When responding to incidents involving explosive devices turn off all radios within ___ feet of search area.
200
500
50
100
155
A slow moving vehicle emblem may be displayed on _____________? (TC 547.703)
A passenger car
An animal drawn vehicle
A farm implement with a maximum speed of 30 mph
A driveway entrance
156
The first principle of self-defense is (Arrest and Control)
Stay physically fit
Move out of the line of force
Use your strength as an advantage over assailant’s weakness
Prevention
157
The 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution is concerned with: (US & TX Constitution, Section 7.1)
Cruel & Unusual Punishment
Treason
Speedy Trial
Double Jeopardy
158
In PC 49.045 Driving While Intoxicated w/ a Child Passenger a child is defined as being younger than _____ years of age.
13
17
15
18
159
A conviction for a felony in Texas could be appealed to the (CCP 11.07)
Texas Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
Court of appeals
U.S. Magistrates Court
160
_____ means detained or under arrest by a peace officer? (PC 38.01)
Charge
Custody
Hold
Restraint
161
Compensating behavior may take one of the following forms: (Force Options)
Hesitation
Dishonesty
Uncertainty
Aggression
162
Distance + cover = _____. (De-escalation Strategies)
Strength
Tactics
Time
Safety
163
The statutory speed limit in an alley is ____ miles per hour. (TC 545.352)
20
25
15
30
164
The maximum speed limit for a vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires is ____. (TC 545.361)
10 mph
20 mph
25 mph
15 mph
165
_____ are to keep improper evidence out of the trial. (Criminal Investigation)
sustainment’s
recess
objections
verdicts
166
Which patrol method allows for twice as many patrol vehicles on the street? (Patrol Skills, Section 35.7)
One-officer patrol
Directive patrol
Mounted patrol
Two-officer patrol
167
Officers should demand suspects place hands in ______ of him/her and turn palms ______.
back, up
front, down
back, down
front, up
168
To knowingly fail to report abuse or neglect of a child is a
Class B misdemeanor
Class A misdemeanor
State Jail Felony
Civil Violation
169
In domestic violence cases the violence usually_____ in frequency and severity over time. (Family Violence )
Subsides
Increases
Decreases
Levels out
170
A VEH shall display each lighted lamp & illuminating device required to be on the VEH under the following circumstances
In a fog with a visibility of 1500 feet
In daytime if equipped with daytime running lamps
At nighttime
All of the above
171
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensures that all people are entitled to: (US & TX Constitution)
Due process of law
Neither
Equal rights under the law
Both
172
Which of the following is not a validated field sobriety test? (SFST)
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
Walk and Turn
Modified Romberg Balance
One Leg Stand
173
From a tactical standpoint, the majority of stops fall under which general category? (Patrol Skills)
Unknown risk
Low risk
High risk
Mid risk
174
A person intentionally damages property of another without effective consent. The person committed (PC 28.03)
Criminal mischief
Disorderly conduct
Reckless conduct
Delinquent behavior
175
Writs & Process may be served Monday through Sunday, any time of the day
False
True
176
Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, including Traumatic Brain Injury are considered:
intellectual disorders
age-related illnesses
mental illnesses
cognitive disorders
177
Federal civil rights complaints are investigated by ______. (Force Options)
ATF
CIA
Texas Rangers
FBI
178
What is the proper sequence that makes up total stopping distance of a vehicle?
Perception, decision, braking
Braking, decision, perception
Perception, braking, decision
Braking, perception, decision
179
The 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution protects against: (US & TX Constitution Section 7.1)
Double Jeopardy
Cruel & Unusual Punishment
Self-incrimination
Treason
180
Peace officers are in a sensitive position regarding impartial law enforcement due, in large measure, to the fact that:
They have supervisors nearby at all times
Their actions will likely be videotaped
They often work alone
They always receive sensitivity training at the academy
181
The primary duties of a Peace Officer who investigates a family violence allegation include (CCP 5.04)
enforce a protective order
protect any potential victim
make lawful arrests of violators
all of the above
182
Who are peace officers? (CCP 2.125 (b); CCP Section 9.2, page 1 of 4) (CCP 2.122 (a) (1) & (c))
Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Special Rangers of the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association
All of the above
US Border Patrol Agents
183
_____ is a criminal’s characteristic method of operation. (Criminal Investigation)
Mode
Modus Operandi
Pattern
Corpus Delicti
184
Which is not a canine conflict avoidance technique? (Canine Encounters, Section 39.15, page 30 of 41)
Dropping your gaze and observe the dog using peripheral vision
stop all forward movement and turn body to the side (blading off)
Speak calmly to the dog, scanning surroundings for escape routes
Immediate and swiftly running away from the dog
185
It is the duty of every peace officer to preserve the ________ within the officer’s jurisdiction. (CCP 2.13)
None of the above
Lives
Peace
Law
186
_____ is one of the five senses in observation. (Written Communications)
Hate
Love
Anger
Smell
187
________ means a structure or vehicle that is adapted for the overnight accommodation of persons. (PC 28.01)
Homestead
Habitation
Motor home
Motor vehicle
188
When making an arrest, an officer may use ______ force. (Force Options)
Necessary
Maximum
Any
Required
189
____________ deals with specific problems or violations. (Patrol Skills)
Preventive patrol
Selective patrol
Apprehension patrol
Preventive enforcement
190
Individuals with mental illness are traditionally not______________. (CIT)
Taking medication
Compliant
Cooperative
Career criminals
191
The statutory speed limit for an urban district on a street other than an alley is ____ per hour. (TC 545.352)
50
30
40
20
192
______ alerts inform the public of missing older adults with documented mental condition. (TCIC-TLETS)
Adam
Blue
Amber
Silver
193
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (US & TX Constitution, Section 7.1)
established the police powers of the states
established the “due process of law” doctrine.
provide the right to bail.
gives the right to confront witnesses
194
Which of the below is not a risk factor for heart disease? (Fitness, Section 3.7 page 11 of 49)
HDL (high density lipoproteins)
High blood cholesterol
High blood pressure
Smoking cigarettes
195
A legally married person lives with a person other than his spouse in this state under the appearance of being married.
Bigamy
Prohibited sexual conduct
Blasphemy
Barratry

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