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Download DCJS Exam -with 100% verified solutions 2024-2025 and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! DCJS Exam -with 100% verified solutions 2024-2025 Father of Modern Policing Sir Robert Peele Peelian Principles Ethical requirements police officers must follow to be effective 9 principles Public approval Willing cooperation of public Constantly demonstrate impartial service to law Use physical force only when persuasion, advice, and warning have proven insufficient What is the test of police efficiency? The absence of crime and disorder How many classes of felonies and misdemeanors? 6 classes of felonies 4 classes of misdemeanors Punishments for felonies and misdemeanors Felonies: always prison time and fines; death for capital murder Misdemeanors: jail time and/or fines Criminal vs. Civil Offenses Criminal: violation of local ordinances, federal or state statutes; resulting in fines, jail, or prison Civil: violations of administrative matters, not statutes; resulting in money owed Purpose of Juvenile Court Divert juveniles from the criminal justice system, consistent with public safety, for those that can be helped with alternative programs When a juvenile can be taken into custody Detention order PC for felony Any misdemeanor in LEO presence Not in LEO presence: shoplifting, A&B, weapon on school property Run away Child in need of services or supervision Child in need of mental health treatment Exculpatory vs. Inculpatory Statements Exculpatory: exclude from guilt Inculpatory: incriminating Branches of Government Legislative Executive (law enforcement) Judicial 3 elements of criminal justice system Law enforcement officers Courts Jail Purchase/possess/transport firearm by someone adjudicated legally incompetent or mentally incapacitated Class 1 misdemeanor Possession/transportation of firearms by non-US citizen Always a felony Purchase/transport firearm by subject of protective order Class 1 misdemeanor Reckless handling of firearm Endanger life, limb, property of another Class 1 misdemeanor Allow children access to firearms Class 1 misdemeanor Discharge firearm into occupied dwelling Class 4 felony Class 6 felony if not done maliciously Hunting while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Class 1 misdemeanor Shooting on or near roadway Class 4 misdemeanor Handling a crime scene Ensure safety of victims / witnesses Determine time lapse Notify supervisor, DPSC ID victim if possible Do not touch evidence Document everything 3 types of crime scene photos Overall, midrange, close up 3 types of evidence Testimonial: oral testimony Documentary: photos, records, videos, certificates of analysis Physical: guns, knives, blood, fingerprints Enhancing fingerprints Oblique lighting Before applying black powder for fingerprinting Ensure surface is dry Fingerprint database resource NOVARIS All firearms must be documented on which form Form 187; firearms clearing house form Assault vs. A&B vs. Malicious Wounding Assault: placing someone in fear of imminent injury or death A&B: unlawful offensive touching Malicious Wounding: shoot, stab, cut, wound, or cause bodily injury with intent to maim, disable, disfigure, or kill How many schedules of drugs 6; schedule I is the worst (heroin, ecstacy, mescaline, LSD Marijuana classification Marijuana is not a scheduled drug in Virginia because it is not considered a controlled substance Narcotics Derived from natural products Indicators of Abuse Brusing, frequent injuries Inappropriate clothing for the weather Always hungry, asking for food Reports from reliable witnesses Lack of age appropriate sexual behavior / knowledge Mandatory Reporters LEOs must report all cases of suspected abuse to CPS or APS within 24 hours School personnel, medical personnel (not protected by HIPPA) Field Show Up Bring victim/witness to ID suspect in person Time is a key factor, make sure witness/victim has ability to ID Photo spread Administrator must not know who the suspect is Match suspects physical description Photos must all be similar in background, coloring, etc. EPO in Domestic Assault Cases If LEO has PC for domestic assault, must also seek EPO Stalking EPO Issued by judge or magistrate Obtained by LEO or victim Imminent / future danger exists Lasts 72 hours EPO, preliminary protective order, permanent protective order EPO: 72 hours Preliminary: 15 days Permanent: up to 2 years Violation of protective order Class 1 misdemeanor Resulting in bodily injury = felony Emergency Custody Order (ECO) Mental illness in need of mental health treatment and danger to self or others Must be served within 8 hours Temporary Detention Order (TDO) Lasts 72 hours Must be served within 24 hours When can you pass a school bus that is loading / unloading? When it is on the opposite side of the road separated by a median Speed limit on interstate highways unless otherwise posted? 55 mph Reckless Driving Driving recklessly endangers life, limb, or property 20 mph over the speed limit or 80 or more regardless of speed limit LEO may remove license plates when... The vehicle has defective brakes, lights, horn, windshield wipers, turn signals, muffler, vehicle unsafe overall DUI Punishments 1st offense: class 1 misdemeanor 2nd offense in 5 years: 1 month - 1 year in jail 2nd offense in 10 years: at least 1 month in jail 3rd offense in 10 years: class 6 felony, minimum 1 year prison 4th or subsequent in 10 years: minimum 1 year in prison Vehicle solely owned and operated by accused during commission of felony violation DWI Subject to seizure and forfeiture Within 2 hours of DWI arrest for commercial drivers license holders Who maintains custody of blood from blood tests The arresting officer Refusal of tests Refusal to take breath or blood test (not PBT) after being read implied consent Suspect charged with refusal When can you issue a summons instead of a DWI arrest? If DWI suspect has been taken to get medical treatment Administrative License Suspension 1st offense: 7 days 2nd offense: 60 days 3rd offense: until trial Driving on suspended license Class 1 misdemeanor DWI vs. Reckless driving charges Do not charge DWI suspect with reckless driving in addition to DWI; judge may drop DWI and take reckless DUI Checkpoints Must follow a clear, pre-determined plan Poison Help Line 800-222-1222 Good Samaritan Law LEOs are protected by this law, enabling them to render aid to those who are unable to give consent (unconscious) Arterial Bleeding vs. Vein Bleeding Arterial: blood spurting out, hard to control Vein: heavy blood flow Victim Compensation Fund Eligible if victim of felony, A&B, stalking, DWI crash victim Help victims get appropriate services after event Blood Borne Pathogen exposure Report all possible blood borne pathogen exposures to your agency immediately If someone assisting you becomes exposed, they may request HIV test from the person whose blood they were exposed to Carroll Doctrine PC that car has objects subject to seizure (contraband, fruits of crime, evidence), due to inherent mobility of vehicles a warrantless search is permitted Investigative Detention Terry frisk Looking for weapons only When are adults fingerprinted? Anytime they are taken into custody or arrested Juvenile Fingerprints Kept separate from adult fingerprints Petition/warrant not filed within 60 days, must be destroyed Found not guilty, must be destroyed within 6 months Major points to check on a search warrant Name of affiant, criminal offense, person or place to be searched, description of object you're looking for, probable cause, date and time of issuance, signature of magistrate/judge After search warrant has been executed