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1
Criminology is the scientific approach to studying
the victims of crime and the psychological effects on them
the control, nature, extent, and cause of criminal behavior
blood serum and other bodily fluids
the development, structure, and functioning of human society
2
What is the proper position to park a patrol car on a traffic stop?
As far over onto the shoulder of the road as possible.
Offset, 10-12 feet behind the suspect vehicle
Directly behind the suspect vehicle, as close as possible
As far back as possible from the suspect vehicle
3
The branch of government responsible for making treaties, appointing judges, and enforcing laws
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Policing Branch
Judicial Branch
4
Which of the following describes cultural diversity?
general distrust of the integrity or motives of other people
study of behavioral patterns between ethnic groups.
discrimination towards members of another race
differences between races, genders, beliefs and customs
5
To be effective, officers use communication skills that involve verbal and _____ techniques.
physical
intimidation
non-verbal
emotional
6
Wet or organic evidence should be packaged in _____ to preserve and protect it.
plastic
paper
evidence
sealed containers
7
What US Supreme Court case set precedent for using deadly force regarding a "fleeing felon?"
Miranda v Ohio
Graham v Connor
Terry v Ohio
Tennessee v Garner
8
A major objective of ____ is to generate publicity for their cause.
police officers
criminals
gangs
terrorists
9
The level of proof needed to find a defendant guilty in court is:
beyond all doubt
reasonable suspicion
probable cause
beyond a reasonable doubt
10
Before a lawsuit is filed, it is vital to determine which court has
legal jurisdiction
judicial process
corpus delecti
modus operandi
11
The federal trial courts are the...
US Supreme Court
US District Courts
Local District and Circuit Courts
US Courts of Appeals
12
What federal agency handles disasters relief and manages the response team?
FEMA
USDA
FDA
NCAA
13
Bloody or wet evidence should be packaged in...
paper
sealed containers
plastic
paper after drying
14
When running a
name
, what is the database used to search for warrants & criminal history.
CODIS
AFIS
NCAA
NCIC
15
Supreme Court ruling that states must provide counsel to defendants who can't afford attorneys.
Brown v Board of Education
Mapp v Ohio
Gideon v Wainwright
Gant v Arizona
16
The largest fingerprint database in the world is
Latent Print ID Database
CODIS
IAFIS
SCOTUS
17
Which of the following is considered deadly force
stun gun
pepper spray
baton
knife
18
With regard to searching a suspect in custody, a search is most safely done...
after you get to the jail
after the suspect is in handcuffs
before back-up arrives
before handcuffing
19
The branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons...
Sociology
Toxicology
Forensics
Biology
20
Which amendment protects against excessive bail and cruel & unusual punishment?
8th
6th
4th
5th
21
According to the M'Naghten Rule, a defendant is considered insane if he or she...
can't distinguish between right & wrong regarding the crime.
was under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the crime
has a mental condition which cased him to commit the crime.
has been diagnosed as having a severe psychotic disorder
22
Three characteristics of a good police report include legibility, accuracy, and...
opinions
subjectivity
length
clarity
23
The _______ amendment guarantees an individual the right to a speedy trial.
6th
7th
8th
5th
24
John Augustus is considered the father of...
Bail/Bond
Probation
The binding out system
Modern Juvenile Justice
25
The legal term for a
civil
wrongful act or an infringement of a right is a
tort
violation
crime
misdemeanor
26
Critical combinations of letters and numbers can be better understood over the radio by
keeping the microphone as close to the mouth as possible
using the standard phonetic alphabet
turning up the volume on the patrol radio
using "10 codes"
27
What is the term for something that is a crime for minors, but not for adults?
Tort
Youth Offender Law
Status Offense
Total Bullcrap
28
Policing where cops form relationships and partnerships with the community to reduce crime...
Community Policing
Due Process Model
Random Patrol
Crime Control Model
29
On a Domestic Violence call, where is the best place for a police officer to park his/her car?
C- in the alley or behind the house
A- right up front
B- down the street
D- around the corner
30
Where is one place you should not strike a suspect while trying to make an arrest if possible?
Legs
Head/Face
Chest
Arms
31
What is the first step when treating a severe bleeding injury?
elevate injured area
apply a bandage
press on the pressure point
apply direct pressure
32
The three levels of prison classification include...
pre-release, low, and medium
low, medium, and maximum
restricted, medium, and maximum
minimum, low, and maximum
33
Established that police don't need probable cause to stop & frisk if a suspect may have weapons
Garner v. Tennessee
Clinton v. Jones
Miranda v. Arizona
Terry v. Ohio
34
The US Supreme Court ruling that extended the exclusionary rule to the states was...
Miranda vs Arizona
Mapp vs Ohio
Garner vs Tennessee
Terry vs Ohio
35
In ____ the US Supreme Court upheld stop and frisk procedures.
Terry v Ohio
Miranda v Arizona
Gideon v Wainwright
Tennessee v Garner
36
Which of these weapons is non-lethal and is used to cause temporary blindness to an attacker?
pepper spray
psychochemical
knife
Taser
37
FBI, DEA, ICE, & ATF represent what level of law enforcement/government?
Federal
State
County
Local
38
The juvenile court equivalent to a trial is known as...
adjudication
competency hearing
finding of fact
bench trial
39
The juvenile court equivalent to sentencing is...
Certification
Bindover
Disposition
Transfer
40
Using scientific tests or techniques in the detection of crime is known as what?
Criminology
Lab Work
Forensics
Evidence Collection
41
The term, actus reus, refers to the
physical ability
guilty person
mental ability
guilty act
42
When handcuffing, activating a mechanism so the handcuffs won't close further is known as ____.
safety locking
double locking
securing
stabilizing
43
The booking procedure includes medical, physical, and ______ evaluations.
marital
mental
religious
educational
44
If an officer makes a stop or arrest based on a person’s race or ethnicity, it is an example of
racial profiling
crime prevention
community profiling
a pretext stop
45
_____ terrorism involves attacks by Americans. _____ terrorism is an attack by outsiders.
Domestic, International
American, Foreign
Criminal, Isis
Home Grown, Foreign
46
A firearm should always be treated as if it is
empty
safe
loaded
unloaded
47
What is the standard of proof to find someone responsible in a CIVIL trial/hearing?
Beyond the Shadow of a Doubt
Probable Cause
Preponderance of Evidence
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
48
Crimes against property include larceny or theft, arson, and
burglary
battery
kidnapping
robbery
49
Why might a police officer touch the back of a car on a traffic stop?
To check the temperature
To show authority
To put his/her fingerprints on the vehicle for later ID
To be sure the trunk is latched
50
Database including warrants, driving & criminal history, sex offender registry and other things
CTS (Criminal Tracking System)
CRK (Central Record Keeping)
LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network)
OTIS (Offender Tracking Information System)
51
Fingerprints that are hidden on objects and must be lifted by investigators are ______ prints.
latent
evidence
elliptical
surface
52
An officer should notify the dispatcher of his or her location and request available back up...
before altering his or her patrol route
when marking out on a meal break
before entering an unsecured business after business hours
before transporting an arrestee to jail
53
Which term means the monitoring of movement in and out of a correctional facility?
loss prevention
access control
private security
community policing
54
Statements are inadmissible unless the defendant has been informed of the right to an attorney.
Mapp v Ohio
Miranda v Arizona
US v. Anderson
Weeks v. United States
55
What should an individual do after becoming exhausted while administering CPR?
Stop breaths
stop administering CPR
Stop compression
keep administering until help arrives
56
A _____ is a legal document ordering a person to testify in a court of law as a witness.
writ of tort
restitution
subpoena
writ of habeas corpus
57
The process where an arrested person is fingerprinted, photographed, and information entered is
booking
community policing
arraignment
preliminary hearing
58
The amendment that protects against double jeopardy and being forced to incriminate ones self?
5th
6th
1st
8th
59
Name for the non-lethal device that shoots weighted barbs attached to electrified wires...
Cattle Prod
Stun Gun
Baton
Taser
60
The level of proof needed for police to make an arrest is
a hunch
beyond a reasonable doubt
probable cause
reasonable suspicion
61
The branch of government responsible for passing laws...
Executive
Judicial
Traffic Court
Legislative
62
When dealing with a subject suspected of having tuberculosis, it is recommended to...
wear a surgical mask
don't touch the subject
have the patient wear a surgical mask if possible
wash your hands
63
Branch of government responsible for reviewing laws for constitutionality & interpreting laws
Legislative
Custodial
Executive
Judicial
64
Good notes can aid follow up, report writing, and ___ to increase chances of a conviction.
strategizing
standardizing
mapping
case presentation
65
The most common fingerprint pattern is the
loop
whorl
arch
ellipse
66
Which of the following crimes is punishable by death or life in prison?
misdemeanor
tort
infringement
felony
67
When offering testimony in court, an officer should direct his or her responses toward the
judge or jury
audience
plaintiff
criminal defendant
68
The RICO Act was passed to combat what?
Drugs
Vehicle Theft Rings
Organized Crime
Terrorism
69
Car
roll v United States is the landmark case that...
officers can do a pat down for weapons with reasonable susp.
allows an officer to search vehicles without a warrant on PC
requires a suspect be notified of rights before questioning
solidify an individuals right to an attorney for questioning
70
In managing prisons and jails, one recent innovation is to operate them
under military control
with funds raised through traffic offenses.
using former inmates as guards
through private companies
71
To de-escalate a situation, its important to approach defiant subjects with tact, patience, and
force
attitude
respect
hesitation
72
The largest DNA database in the world is
POTUS
AFIS
CODIS
FLOTUS
73
After taking photos of the overall crime scene, the investigator should take ____ view photos
medium then close up
medium then triangulation
close up then medium
north, south, east, and west perspectives
74
A paper trail showing seizure, custody, control, transfer, & disposition of evidence is called
chain of custody
inventory tracking process
Evidence control system
electronic database
75
On a traffic stop, the driver gets out of the car to talk to you. What should you do?
Wait for the driver to come to you and see what they need.
Allow for foreign drivers, as it is customary in some places
Order the driver to get back in the vehicle.
Ignore him/her until you're done speaking with dispatch.
76
Who is known as the father of modern policing?
John Edgar Hoover
Sir Robert Peel
Harry Anslinger
Sigmund Freud
77
Getting a list and description of stolen property is important when an officer is responding to
a traffic crash
a domestic situation
a report of a missing person
a burglary
78
A _____ is a document asking a court to assume jurisdiction over a juvenile.
request
petition
subpoena
writ
79
The 3 most common ways of testing the alcohol content in a person's body are: breath, blood, &
urine
skin cells
DNA
hair
80
The distance you keep between you & a suspect in order for you to respond to a sudden threat.
Response Distance
Assault Range
Reactionary Gap
Safety Gap
