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CHICAGO POLICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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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"
Analysis: Analyze problems though research Response= Brainstorm ideas for intervention Assessment=Were goals met Four major functions of the Police? - ANSWER -Public Service Order Maintenance Public Safety Law Enforcement Who is the Father of Modern Policing? - ANSWER -Sir Robert Peele 1829 Established guidelines and principles that are still in practice by law enforcement today. The police are the public and the public are the police What is corpus delicti - ANSWER -Body of the Crime, Concrete evidence (A Corpse) of a breach of law needed. A random confession is not PC alone. Time Limits for a Felony - ANSWER -Punishable by one year or more in penitentiary. Time limit for a misdemeanor - ANSWER -Punishable by less than one year in a place other than a penitentiary. Time limit up to 1 year. Other forms such as parole or diversion may be an option. 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
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) MAACK BART - ANSWER -Murder (1st/2nd Degree) Agg. Battery (with GBH or permanent disability or disfigurement) Agg. Criminal Sexual Assault Criminal Sexual Assault (Pred Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child) Kidnapping (Agg. Kidnapping) Burglary (Residential Burglary) Arson (Agg. Arson) Robbery Treason +And other felonies which involves the use or threat or physical force or violence against any individual* 1st Amendment - ANSWER -freedom of speech
4th Amendment - ANSWER -Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures 5th Amendment - ANSWER -The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process 6th Amendment - ANSWER -Right to a speedy trial 8th Amendment - ANSWER -No cruel or unusual punishment 14th Amendment - ANSWER -Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws Due Process Terry vs. Ohio - ANSWER -Allowed the police to stop and search a suspect if he has reasonable suspicion that the person has committed a crime. 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.
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 What is a sidewalk - ANSWER -Adjacent/parallel to the roadway, between roadway and property lines, sidewalk does not have to be paved or improved What is a street - ANSWER -Area between the boundary lines of the road What is a stop in regards to a vehicle? - ANSWER -Complete cessation of all movement What are the specific Speed Limits? - ANSWER -Speed limits posted on all roadways and highways Municipal laws can be stricter than State laws Roadway 30mphs Alleyways 15mph What is "Right-of-Way"? - ANSWER -Vehicle allows a pedestrian or another vehicle to proceed
Supervised by parent/21 yrs or older, night time restrictions, no convictions for 9 months Drivers License Phases "Initial" - ANSWER -2nd phase Age 16- Night time restrictions No convictions prior to 18 yrs old Drivers License Phase "Full" - ANSWER -Age 18- 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 ANSWER ed 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
