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Chicago Police Exam 1 EXAM 2024-2025
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What is Routine Activity Theory? - ANSWER>>A theory that is suggested a routine to create an opportunity for crime The two types of Deterrence? - ANSWER>>General Deterrence Specific Deterrence What is General Deterrence? - ANSWER>>Not committing a crime because you know the consequence. What is Specific Deterrence? - ANSWER>>Person who has already been punished chooses not to commit another crime do to the fact that they could be punished again What is Deterrence Theory? - ANSWER>>Crime can be controlled using punishent What is Rational Choice Theory? - ANSWER>>People generally act in their self-interest & make decisions to commit crime after weighing risks vs rewards. What is Control Theory? - ANSWER>>Why a person is not a criminal. What is Determinism? - ANSWER>>the doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will. Some philosophers have taken determinism to imply that individual human beings have no free will and cannot be held morally responsible for their actions. What is criminology? - ANSWER>>The study of crime and punishment What is the UCR program? - ANSWER>>A two part system. They provide law enforcement with data for use in budget formulation, planning, resource allocation,
assessment of police operations, etc., to help address the crime problem at various levels. Crime Triangle - ANSWER>>Also referred to as the problem analysis triangle, a strategy that focuses on immediate concerns present in the environment in order to confront difficult issues. "Offender,Victim,Location" Five Principles of Classical School of Criminology - ANSWER>>Rationality: Free will Hedonism: People seek pleasure & try to avoid pain Punishment: Works as deterrent to crime Human Rights: No unreasonable harsh punishment Due Process: Innocent until proven guilty Example of a Informal Leader - ANSWER>>Activists/Community Leader "Doesn't hold position/power" Example of a Positional Leader - ANSWER>>Decision making power "Alderman" What is a Community Profile? - ANSWER>>Characteristics of a community that includes economic trends, social or community needs, political constituents. What is Community Policing? - ANSWER>>Engage/Collaborate with communities in the fight against crime,meaningful partnerships What are shared interests? "Community Culture" - ANSWER>>A.Geographic Boundaries B.Demographic Boundaries C.Statistical Characteristics D. Total Populations
No time limit on - ANSWER>>Homicides 1st and 2nd degree murders Involuntary manslaughter leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a death or serious injury, attempt to commit 1st degree murder, treason, arson. Reasonable doubt - ANSWER>>the standard used by a jury to decide if the prosecution has provided enough evidence for conviction What is a voluntary act - ANSWER>>A person legally capable of that act (Failure or Omission to take action) Mental State - ANSWER>>Act was committed with intent, knowledge, recklessness, and negligence Conduct - ANSWER>>An act or omission and its accompanying mental state Dwelling - ANSWER>>Enclosed space used or intended for the use of human habitation (home/residence) Offense - ANSWER>>Violation of any penal statute Petty Offense - ANSWER>>Fines/not punishable by an unauthorized disposition Peace Officer - ANSWER>>A duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses Penal Institution - ANSWER>>A penitentiary, prison, jail or house of corrections Can an alleged victim sue an officer in civil court - ANSWER>>Yes
Two or more people agree to commit a crime - ANSWER>>Conspiracy Jursidiction - ANSWER>>an area of authority or control; the right to administer justice, or where the crime was committed Reasonable Belief - ANSWER>>A belief that would be held by an ordinary and prudent man in the same circumstances as the actor. Crime - ANSWER>>A violation of criminal law for which some governmental authority applies formal penalties. consciously aware - ANSWER>>having an awareness of one's environment and one's own existence, sensations, and thoughts. Recognizing what is going on, the results of actions and decisions Conscientious objective - ANSWER>>Intent to accomplish that result or Engage in that conduct Inchoate Offenses - ANSWER>>Conduct deemed criminal without actual harm being done, provided that the harm that would have occurred is one the law tries to prevent. a. Attempt b. Solicitation c. Conspiracy Methods of Prosecution - ANSWER>>Complaint, Information, Indictment 3 branches of government - ANSWER>>Judicial (Interpret Laws) Executive (Enforces laws) Legislative (Makes Laws)
Mapp vs. Ohio - ANSWER>>Incorporated a portion of the 4th Amendment by establishing that illegally obtained evidence cannot be used at trial, forbids unreasonable search and seizures. Miranda v. Arizona - ANSWER>>Supreme Court held that criminal suspects must be informed of their right to consult with an attorney and of their right against self- incrimination prior to questioning by police. Graham vs. Connor - ANSWER>>Judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene rather than the 20/20 vision of hindsight.. *Reasonable standard of force What Driving Documents are needed in IL? - ANSWER>>Drivers License Registration License What is a suspended Drivers License? - ANSWER>>Drivers license is temporary withdrawn Revocation of Driver's License - ANSWER>>SOS terminates a person's license What are the 4 statutes - ANSWER>>Valid, Cancel, Suspension and Revoked 3 Phases of Driver's License Graduated Driver - ANSWER>>Driver's Ed, Permit, Driver's License How can a 15 year old can have 2 persons in the car. - ANSWER>>One must be 21yrs old and have a drivers license Difference between First/Second Division Vehicles: - ANSWER>>1st Division- Not more than 10 persons 2nd Division- More than 10 persons
How long do new IL residents have to get registered? - ANSWER>>30 days 45 days for Military How long do new IL residents have to get registration? - ANSWER>>90 Days Will driving on a suspended or revoked D/L result in jail time - ANSWER>>Yes What is a highway - ANSWER>>Roadway with shoulders and berm What is a Roadway - ANSWER>>Portion of highway designated for vehicles to travel What does Chapter 625 contain? - ANSWER>>Traffic laws What is an antique vehicle and what is it allowed to do? - ANSWER>>Over 25 years of age Only allowed to go to and from show or exhibition What is a crosswalk? - ANSWER>>The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway What is an intersection? - ANSWER>>Prolongation of the curb line, point where two or more roads meet or cross Motorcycle - ANSWER>>a motor vehicle with two wheels with a seat/saddle What is a Motor Driven Cycle - ANSWER>>Less than 150cc engine What is a GVWR - ANSWER>>Gross Vehicle Weight Rating What is merging traffic? - ANSWER>>Both vehicles need to adjust vehicle speed and lateral positioning
Registration/Plates in Illinois - ANSWER>>Must be displayed front & back Not less than 5 inches from the ground What can car registration be verified through: - ANSWER>>LEADS License Plate TEMP plate issued by SOS Driver License Phases "Permit" - ANSWER>>Age 15 50hrs, 10hrs at night Supervised by parent/21 yrs or older, night time restrictions, no convictions for 9 months Drivers License Phases "Initial" - ANSWER>>2nd phase Age 16- 17 Night time restrictions No convictions prior to 18 yrs old Drivers License Phase "Full" - ANSWER>>Age 18- 20 No restrictions An investigation is a systematic inquiry for the facts related to a crime with the goal of: - ANSWER>>Locating and arresting the offender The first step in an investigation is: - ANSWER>>Determine what crime has been committed When conducting an investigation, the investigator should - ANSWER>>Conduct a thorough and accurate investigation A well documented repost should contain - ANSWER>>A solid base for follow up by investigators Establishes the elements of the crime
Accurately describes the who, what, when, where and why of an investigation What best describes evidence - ANSWER>>Evidence is anything that can assist in the reconstruction of a crime, the identification of the offender, or connecting individuals with the scene of the crime Preliminary investigators should not disturb evidence unless - ANSWER>>It is necessary to preserve life or to protect the evidence from loss When can police officers engage in gather intelligence? - ANSWER>>When there is a reasonable law enforcement purpose Intelligence can best be gained by: - ANSWER>>Intelligence may be gathered from multiple sources IF there are multiple witnesses to an incident those witnesses - ANSWER>>Should be separated since each may have different knowledge or perspectives regarding an incident When conducting a canvas for witnesses - ANSWER>>Record the addresses checked, IF anyone ANSWERed or negative response record the name of the person responding and what was learned in the case report/supplement report A show up is conducted by bring witness to view the offender: - ANSWER>>Within 1 hour of the incident