BPOC Exam 1 Study Guide

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

2nd

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Ethical Role

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Automobile

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Professionalism

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement/Wickersham Commission

Question 7

Freedom of religion & press is protected in what amendment?

Accepted Answer

1st

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Daytime patrol

Question 10

Which is not a stressor external to the agency?

Accepted Answer

Lack of identity/recognition for good performance

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Prejudice

Question 12

Firearms proficiency requirement must be completed? TCOLE Rules 218.9

Accepted Answer

Once annually

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

96 hours

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Motive

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Characteristics of Professionalism

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Community Policing

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Self-Interest

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Definition of Physical Fitness

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

4th

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

42 USC 1983

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Community Policing

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

They shall be imprisoned for any term of years or life

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Sexual Orientation

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

Race

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

Bargaining

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Occupations Code

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Constables

Question 34

Which amendment gives equal rights to all under the constitution?

Accepted Answer

14th

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

To Meet Agency Goals

Question 36

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

Accepted Answer

Police-Community Relations

Question 37

Policing model advocates irregular contact between officers and citizen..

Accepted Answer

Police-Community Relations

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

Moral Sensitivity

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

They've violated USC 241: Conspiracy Against Rights

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

Pursuit of Happiness

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

Moral Courage

Question 44

Suicide rates are the highest between the ages of?

Accepted Answer

40-59

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

50;20

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

Profession

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

30%

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

August Vollmer

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

Higher salaries or remuneration for job occupant

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

Financial Rewards

Question 52

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

Accepted Answer

30 Days

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Civil Penalties

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 55

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

Accepted Answer

Regular Exercise

Question 56

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

Accepted Answer

Reactive Response

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

Cultural Diversity (3939)

Question 58

The major difference between Traditional & Community policing model is?

Accepted Answer

The traditional model is primarily reactive and incident driven

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

Depression

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

6th

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

39%

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

Federal Bureau of Investigations

Question 63

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 64

Who are Texas peace officers responsible to?

Accepted Answer

Community citizen through organization's chain of command

BPOC Exam 1 Study Guide

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BPOC Exam 1 Study Guide

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