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Shield - Correct Answer Another name for a badge PL Article 35 - Correct Answer Defense Justification What is Reasonable Force - Correct Answer Force which is reasonable & any prudent person with same knowledge of situation would deem necessary - The minimum amount of force necessary to gain voluntary compliance What is the standard of proof in criminal court - Correct Answer Beyond a reasonable doubt Criminal Defense Representation - Correct Answer NY Public Officers Law 19 - reasonable attnys fees Civil Defense Represetation - Correct Answer NY Public Officers Law 17 & 18 - indemnification Who represents COs in Civil Matters - Correct Answer Attorney General What is Physical Force - Correct Answer Any force used other than deadly physical force to gain compliance Define Deadly Physical Force - Correct Answer Force at which under circumstances it's used is capable of causing death or serious injury

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Acronym SERVICE - Correct Answer Self awareness Energy Responsibility Values Integrity Commitment Empathy Acronym HEAT - Correct Answer Hear them out Empathize Ask/answer questions Take responsibly for assisting 2 reasons when to use deadly physical Force - Correct Answer 1. Last resort - absolutely necessary

2. Life threatening 5 levels of listening - Correct Answer Not Pretend Selective Alternative Empathetic

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MR MRS - Correct Answer ANYONE can use deadly physical force to ARREST or PREVENT: Murder Robbery Manslaughter Rape (forcibly) Sexual act BAKE - Correct Answer OFFICERS use deadly physical force to ARREST or PREVENT committed or attempted imminent risk: Burglary 1st Arson Kidnapping Escape 1st DR BARKS - Correct Answer ANYONE can use deadly physical force to PREVENT or TERMINATE: Deadly physical force Robbery Burglary Arson Rape (forcibly) Kidnapping Sexual act

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Acronym FURHOOD - Correct Answer Fighting Unreasonable noise Refusal to comply with lawful order Hazardous/physically offensive condition Obscene gestures /language in public Obstruction of pedestrian/vehicular traffic Disturbing lawful assembly/meeting Levels of the Force continuum - Correct Answer Officer presence Verbal Dialogue / Direct Physical Force Soft / Hard hands Intermediate weapons OC/baton Deadly physical force What commences Criminal Prosecution - Correct Answer Filing of an Accusatory Instrument Superior Court Accusatory Instruments - Correct Answer Indictment SCI - superior court information

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List the Superior Courts - Correct Answer Supreme County List the Local Criminal Courts - Correct Answer Cities Districts Towns Villages Supreme Ct Judge as local criminal County Ct Judge as local criminal NYC Criminal Defamation is in the forms of - Correct Answer Libel - written Slander - spoken PL 195.05 - Correct Answer Obstructing Governmental Administration PL 240.20 - Correct Answer Disorderly Conduct PL 205.30 - Correct Answer Resisting Arrest (Class A misdemeanor) CPL 2.10 (21a) - Correct Answer Defines Court Officer As a Peace Officer

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Warrants COs can not execute - Correct Answer Search Warrants Arrest Warrants COs can execute what warrants - Correct Answer Bench Warrants CPL 140.50 - Correct Answer Gives police and court officers while on duty the right to Stop Question Frisk Indemnification - Correct Answer Covered by policy if acting within the scope of duties - will have representation in Civil suits MPTC - Correct Answer Municipal Police Training Council - sets regulations for NYS law enforcement training McMorris v Alioto - Correct Answer Court ruled infringement on4th amendment rights against unreasonable search & seizures What is a Consent Search - Correct Answer Subject allows search and they can terminate search at any time until contraband is found Who can bypass the magnetometer - Correct Answer Court personnel w/valid id Law enforcement on duty

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Attorneys with secured pass Agency employees with secured pass Positive scan at the magnetometer steps - Correct Answer Person to pass through 2 times Scan with wand at the positive scan areas only COs can give legal - Correct Answer Information COs cannot give legal - Correct Answer Advice What is Decorum - Correct Answer Etiquette, orderliness, good taste in conduct and appearance PL 240.20 Disorderly conduct covers what acronym - Correct Answer FURHOOD CPL 140.25 - Correct Answer Powers to make arrest without a warrant Main reason to use magnetometer - Correct Answer To deter weapons What is the authorized on duty service weapon - Correct Answer Glock 19 pistol 9mm semi-automatic double action/safe action

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Authorized ammunition - Correct Answer 9mm Luger 147 grain subsonic jacketed hollow point Reliable manufactures of ammunition - Correct Answer Winchester Federal Remington Speer List safeties of a glock 19 - Correct Answer 3 internal safeties: Trigger Safety Drop Safety Firing Pin Safety List safeties of a revolver - Correct Answer Rebound slide Hammer block Disadvantages of Revolver v. Glock - Correct Answer Holds less ammo More difficult to load/unload Field stripped glock parts - Correct Answer Frame/Receiver Recoil Spring Assembly Barrel Slide

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Magazine What are the fundamentals of shooting - Correct Answer Stance Grip Trigger control Sight alignment Breathing What are the MOST important fundamentals of shooting - Correct Answer Trigger control Sight Alignment Functioning sequence / cycling sequence of firearm - Correct Answer Firing Unlocking Extracting Ejecting Feeding Locked in battery Slide locked open when empty Hot Line concept - Correct Answer Firearm must be loaded and ready to go at all times What are the loading techniques - Correct Answer Administrative

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Combat Tactical Method of Loading a magazine in holster - Correct Answer Push Pull Sweep When is Combat Loading performed - Correct Answer Performed out of necessity When is Tactical Loading performed - Correct Answer Performed out of circumstance What is Primary Action - Correct Answer Phase I stoppage Describe clearing Phase I (Primary Action) stoppage - Correct Answer Tap Rack Ready What is Secondary Action - Correct Answer Phase II stoppage Describe clearing Phase II (Secondary Action) stoppage - Correct Answer Rip Work Replace (fresh magazine)

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Tap Rack Ready If you are down to last magazine do you keep or discard it when replacing - Correct Answer Keep the last magazine when replacing from a stoppage List causes of phase II stoppages - Correct Answer Bad ammunition Maintenance (dirty firearm) Shooter error (most common) What are examples of shooter error - Correct Answer Limp wristing (#1 error) Obstructing movement of slide Obstructing ejection port List causes of phase I stoppages - Correct Answer Shooter grip is weak Dirty weapon What are the features of he glock 19 which help accuracy - Correct Answer Hexagonal Rifling Trigger Reset Sights

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When issuing a challenge what must take place - Correct Answer Gun must be drawn Trigger Finger on frame Purpose of X-ray - Correct Answer Provide more rapid access to court facilities Define Reactionary Gap - Correct Answer Safe distance between you and person being interacted with Illinois v Gates - Correct Answer 4th amendment case where totality of the circumstances replaces probably cause for search warrant Define Probable Cause - Correct Answer Reasonable basis on all facts & circumstances that would convince an ordinarily prudent and cautious person that a crime has been, is, or will be committed Rank Order - Correct Answer Chief of public safety 1st deputy chief Deputy chief Assistant chief Assistant deputy chief Major Captain Lieutenant Sergeant

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Sr court officer Court officer Court officer trainee PL 35.15 - Correct Answer Any violation or crime (misdemeanor, or felony) What is an Offense - Correct Answer Any violation, misdemeanor, or felony What is a Crime - Correct Answer Misdemeanor or felony Sentence for violations - Correct Answer Up to 15 days Sentence for misdemeanors - Correct Answer 15 days up to 1 year Sentence for felonies - Correct Answer Over 1 year What is Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) - Correct Answer The vehicle used to enforce and prosecute offenses What is Penal Law (PL) - Correct Answer Describes crimes and their punishments Define Arrest - Correct Answer Taking a person into custody to answer for an offense

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What is needed to make an arrest - Correct Answer Must have Probable Cause for an arrest Probable Cause (in NY) - Correct Answer Otherwise known as Reasonable Cause What offenses are appearances tickets NOT issued for - Correct Answer Class A, B, C, D Felonies What offenses ARE appearance tickets issued for - Correct Answer Class E Felonies & Misdemeanors Criminal cases are titled as - Correct Answer People v. Defendant / offender What is R.O.R - Correct Answer Released on own recognizance Complainant - Correct Answer Plaintiff in legal action; aggrieved party in criminal act What needs to be done before questioning of a crime when an arrest has been made - Correct Answer Miranda rights must be issued before answering any questions about the particular crime Where are fingerprints sent - Correct Answer NYS Dept of Criminal Justice (DCJS) & FBI

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What is the Geographical Location - Correct Answer New York State Define "in Presence" - Correct Answer Refers to criminal act detected in the presence of an officer by one of 5 senses Who constitutes a Juvenile Delinquent - Correct Answer Person between ages 7- 15 alleged to commit an adult crime and charged as a minor Who constitutes a Juvenile Defender - Correct Answer Persons between ages 13, 14, or 15 alleged to commit more serious acts and charged as an adult Who must be informed and present during reading of Miranda rights in a JD crime

• Correct Answer The juvenile and the guardian What are the 4 levels of Police Intrusion - Correct Answer Basic questioning Common law right of inquiry Stop, detain, and frisk Arrest with probable cause Define a "Private Person" - Correct Answer Refers to a citizen who contacts a government agency about a crime What is Custodial Interrogation - Correct Answer When a subject has been detained and their freedom as been restrained and they are no longer able to leave

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4th amendment - Correct Answer Prevention of unlawful search and seizure 5th amendment - Correct Answer Right to remain silent and decline answering to prevent self-incrimination 6th amendment - Correct Answer Right to an attorney to be present during questioning 3 basic steps to an arrest - Correct Answer Speed Simplicity Surprise What are the 4 elements of an arrest - Correct Answer Intent Authority Custody Recognition What are the 3 categories of offenses - Correct Answer Crimes Violations Traffic infractions What are the 3 major categories of damages in Civil Lawsuits - Correct Answer Consequential factual - actual damages

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Nominal - emotional pain / suffering Punitive - imposing punishment What are the divisions of Lower Civil Court - Correct Answer Housing Court Small claims court Civil court What lower Civil court would handle damages in the amount < $5,000 - Correct Answer Small claims court damages limit What lower Civil court would handle damages in the amount of $5,001 - $25,000 - Correct Answer Civil court damages limit What court would handle damages in the amount of $25,000 < - Correct Answer Supreme Court damages limit What is difference of Intent v. Negligence - Correct Answer Difference of Deliberate v. Actual What is the standard of proof in Civil Court - Correct Answer A fair preponderance of the evidence X-ray scanner blue color - Correct Answer Inorganic material - metals, firearms, knives

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X-ray scanner orange color - Correct Answer Organic material - explosives, plastics, paper X-ray scanner green color - Correct Answer Both inorganic and organic material - cell phones, change X-ray scanner black / dark blue color - Correct Answer Inorganic - lead or heavy metals What is explicit bias - Correct Answer A conscious preference that we choose What is implicit bias - Correct Answer An unconscious preference that we cognitively construct Goal of Verbal Judo - Correct Answer To gain voluntary compliance Acronym SAFER - Correct Answer Security Attack Flight Excessive repetition Revised priorities When to use SAFER - Correct Answer When moving beyond words/ words no longer work

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Tactical style 8 step (verbal judo) - Correct Answer Greeting ID self Reason for stop Ask for justification D/L - Request identification Request additional information Decision Closing Hard style 5 step (verbal judo) - Correct Answer Ask (ethical) Set context (reasonable) Options (personal) Confirm (practical) Act (disengage or escalate) What does a badge signify - Correct Answer Signifies Public Trust What crimes can Local Courts not hear - Correct Answer Felonies which will be sent to Grand Jury Number of jurors in Criminal Court Proceedings - Correct Answer 12 persons Number of jurors in Civil Court Proceedings - Correct Answer 6 persons up to 2 alternates

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Number of Jurors needed for verdict in Civil Court proceedings - Correct Answer 5 out of 6 jurors in agreement Number of jurors in Grand Jury - Correct Answer 16-23 persons Majority vote rules (ex: 12/23 votes) - Correct Answer What is needed for conviction from a Grand Jury What is Resisting Arrest - Correct Answer PL 205. Refusing to physically comply during an arrest What stance should be taken when dealing with the public - Correct Answer Interview Stance UF-100 - Correct Answer Aided Report UF-101 - Correct Answer Unusual Occurrence Report List 3 indicators of an EDP - Correct Answer Verbal cues Behavioral cues Environmental cues What is an EDP - Correct Answer Emotionally Disturbed Persons

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What are the characteristics of mental illness - Correct Answer Mood Thinking Perception What is the goal of Law Enforcement - Correct Answer To generate voluntary compliance Miranda v. Arizona - Correct Answer 5th Amendment right against self- incrimination requires suspects be advised of their right to remain silent and right to an attorney when they are interrogated about a crime while in custody What is Capsaicin in OC - Correct Answer It is the HOT agent What is a commitment - Correct Answer An order signed by a Judge directing person be detained; aka securing order What is a HOLD - Correct Answer Term used by DOCs and Courts to indicate that prisoner is wanted by another authority for another sentence What precautions are in place for a court room visit - Correct Answer Judge MUST be present Individuals are under supervision at ALL times Physical barrier must be present No contact between prisoner and visitor

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No exchanges of anything take place Does the Force Continuum need to be followed from step one - Correct Answer No Force Continuum can be entered at any step/level What is the proper "Front sight" hold on firearm - Correct Answer Holster side arm locked from shoulder to wrist, non-holster arm supporting weapon and elbow slightly bent What is the process of clearing a firearm - Correct Answer Remove ammunition Rack slide minimum 3 times Lock slide back Visually & physically inspect magazine well and chamber Then holster in slide locked back position What is the authorized trigger - Correct Answer New York + Trigger (12-15 lb trigger) Does trigger weight change with trigger reset - Correct Answer No the weight of trigger remains the same with trigger reset What are the finishes on the Glock 19 - Correct Answer Tenifer Finish (Austria) Nitratious (USA)

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Why is Tennifer finishing the best finish - Correct Answer Makes steel very hard and light Non-reflective for tactical purpose Makes steel corrosion resistant What part pushes up on slide stop when the weapon is empty - Correct Answer The follower on the magazine pushes up on the slide stop lever to lock slide to the rear when empty What is battery position - Correct Answer When the slide is closed and weapon is ready to fire List range commands - Correct Answer Ready stance Be alert Front sight Challenge Drop & scan Holster up What must always be done when handcuffing - Correct Answer Cuff behind the back Double lock Reasons for high suicide rates in law enforcement - Correct Answer Access to firearm

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High stress What is Cover - Correct Answer Any object with ballistic integrity to stop or deflect projectiles What is Concealment - Correct Answer Any object which hides a person from the observation of another What is Slicing the Pie - Correct Answer Technique used to search an area while taking advantage of maximum cover working section at a time What is Quick Peak - Correct Answer Technique used to visually observe an unsecured area where person is in guarded position and moves head out and in quickly to inspect then cover Tenn v. Garner - Correct Answer Defines that deadly physical force can not be used on an unarmed fleeing subject What is Impanelling - Correct Answer The act of selecting a jury Reasons for stretching - Correct Answer Reduce injuries Increase blood flow to reduce soreness Increase flexibility

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Terry v. Ohio - Correct Answer Federal Level allows officers to stop, question, and frisk What is the R&P Manual - Correct Answer Defines how a CO conducts themselves; responsibilities, and defines authorized uniforms and equipment Designee or Chief Administrative Judge - Correct Answer Person who makes decision to evacuate Court buildings CPL 2.20 - Correct Answer Gives COs powers as a peace officer How many Judicial Departments - Correct Answer 4 How many Judicial Districts - Correct Answer 13 Authorized hand cuffs - Correct Answer Smith & Wesson Proper searching technique - Correct Answer Kneading motion Can COs make arrests outside the Courts - Correct Answer Yes, arrests can be made outside the Courts Hand cuffing priority - Correct Answer Officer safety Hand cuff