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4 Learning Skills - Correct Answer-Listen actively participate take notes think critically 6 Components to active listening - Correct Answer-Mindset Preparation Organization Focus Clarify Posture ACT 120 - Correct Answer-Established by PA Legislature in 1974. It's a certification for an officer which after completion, is good for two years. MPOETC TRAINING COMMISION - Correct Answer-There are 20 members of training commission. Each is appointed by the governor, they serve three year terms POWERS AND DUTIES OF MPOETC - Correct Answer-Administer Program, Academics, Certification, Training, Standards, Rules and Regulations. Defining Certification - Correct Answer-assignment of a certification to a police officer after completing the ACT 120, is valid for two years. Commission - Correct Answer-Is MPOETC Commissioner - Correct Answer-is the commissioner of PSP (PA state police) Police Department - Correct Answer-A public agency having general police powers and charged with making arrests in connection with the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws. It includes the sheriff's office and university police. Police officer - Correct Answer-An employee assigned to criminal or traffic law enforcement Commission members - Correct Answer-20 members,etc (SEE PAGE 13 for remaining) PSP Commissioner is chairman, Attorney General police commisioner of a city of the first class. Commission power and duties - Correct Answer-a. Administer program b. Academies

c. Certification d. Training e. Standards f. Rules and regulations PA CRIMES CODE - Correct Answer-TITLE 18 PA VEHICLE CODE - Correct Answer-TITLE 75 Systems that assist in maintenance of order. - Correct Answer-Value System Moral System Belief System Power - Correct Answer-Derived from the constitutional authority of government. Sir Robert Peel - Correct Answer-"Father of modern day policing" Nine principles that are basic guidelines for the London Metropolitan Police in 1829 and the foundations of modern law enforcement doctrine. American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. -watch system - Correct Answer-night watch in which each watchman signaled to others or citizens for help American Law Enforcement followed the English Model CONSTABLE. - Correct Answer-early officer who supervised the weapons and equipment of all community. American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. SHERIFF - Correct Answer- county wide law enforcement service provider. Police Discretion - Correct Answer-Defined as the ability to choose between alternatives when faced with a violation(s) of the law. Two Amendments used in use of force - Correct Answer-4th and 8th The mere presence of the police is coercive power, and then adds to coercion of the orders that police give. Civil vs. Criminal Law - Correct Answer-Civil law deals with disputes between individuals and organizations. Criminal law deals with crime and legal punishment. TORT - Correct Answer-A civil wrongdoing, usually resulting in a civil lawsuit levied against an officer. WHEN DID MOST AMERICAN CITIES ESTABLISH POLICE DEPARTMENTS - Correct Answer-BETWEEN 1845- Important Amendments: - Correct Answer-18th- Prohibition

21st- Repealed Prohibition Landmark Case Law: - Correct Answer-Miranda V. Arizona (1966), Terry V. Ohio (1968), Tennessee V. Garner (1985) Brady Cop- - Correct Answer-An officer that is not credible and has their integrity as an officer compromised, based on past decisions that were untruthful. Ethics - Correct Answer-A code of values for our moral behavior, based upon what is morally good or bad behavior. Police Ethics - Correct Answer-Decisions made ethically that apply to law enforcement. Professionalism - Correct Answer-Conduct, aims, or mark a profession. To be considered professional is complimentary. High standard of performance. Discretion - Correct Answer-The right to choose what should be done in a particular situation; the quality of showing discernment or good judgement. Glass fishbowl - Correct Answer-- In a law enforcement context, it means the public is always watching our actions (& inactions) because of the nature of authority. Social Contract Theory - Correct Answer-- Citizens give up certain rights to governments for protection. Police Misconduct - Correct Answer-Inappropriate actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties. police corruption - Correct Answer-Infers there is police misconduct where police officers seek personal gain, such as money or career advancement. POLICE SERVICES (DATABASES) - Correct Answer-NCIC- National Criminal Information Center PaCIC- Pennsylvania Crime Intelligence Center JNET- Pennsylvania Justice Network POLICE POWERS: - Correct Answer-Seizure Search Violation of Vehicle Code when necessary. Fines WHAT POLICY IS LEAST LIKELY TO AFFECT YOUR PERSONAL JUDGEMENT - Correct Answer-DEPT. POLICIES

bell, book, and candle - Correct Answer-The Bell: Is your actions causing a "bell" or alarm to go off within you? The Book: Does it violate the law The Candle: How will your actions be seen in the "light"? Three eras of policing - Correct Answer-1)political era 2)Reform era 3)Community era nine "Ps" of policing - Correct Answer-"A centralized place IS NOT the same as place" Place = all places in community Centralized place = not in community (So this would be the wrong answer) (Police HQ = centralized?) What % of actions are police related - Correct Answer-20% CPTED - Correct Answer-Emphasis on location Public trust is what? - Correct Answer-Power granted to the government Personal Code of conduct- - Correct Answer-Ofc. should not allow personal feelings to influence professional decisions Professional code of ethics- - Correct Answer-Readily offer friendship (relationship) to everyone regardless of wealth Define community attitudes toward the police are formed and what the officer can do to improve these attitudes? - Correct Answer-Attire Grooming Demeanor AN INCORRECT ANSWER WOULD BE: "Training" Least effective in community policing? - Correct Answer-Relying on crime statistics Avoiding unnecessary conflict? - Correct Answer-Relying on Crime Stats Communicate why intensity of police services provided are not always the same External influences perpetuate what? - Correct Answer-Unethical Conduct 7 objectives - Correct Answer-Justice is a community responsibility Community Oriented Policing "COP" - Correct Answer-- is a philosophy that relies on the officer's relationship with the community he/she serves to solve the ills of the community together in a creative ways.

Community - Correct Answer-consists of persons in social interaction within a geographic area and having one or more additional ties. CoP - Correct Answer-Community Oriented Policing "relationship in community" PCR - Correct Answer-Public Community Relations Task Oriented JUSTICE - Correct Answer-Total Community Responsibility (SARA Model): Assessment - Correct Answer-How did we do? Stakeholders - Correct Answer-any person impacted by a persistent crime problem. 6 steps of the problem solving is the circle? - Correct Answer-Involved in problem solving ( any person impacted by a persistent crime problem) 4 Levels of the Criminal Justice System - Correct Answer-i.Federal ii.State iii.County iv.Local District Attorney (DA). - Correct Answer-Chief law enforcement officer in the county Attorney General (AG). - Correct Answer-Chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth General Deterrence - Correct Answer-Setting an example to the public; to deter crime. (Deterre Specific Deterrence - Correct Answer-Punish a specific person to prevent future crimes by that individual. Summary offence Sentencing - Correct Answer-6. NOT MORE than 90 days.

7. Preliminary hearing? Steps in Criminal Justice System - Correct Answer-Crime Report/Observe/Discover Investigate Decide to Prosecute Arrest/Booking **NOATTORNEY

What is done when arrested and booked? - Correct Answer-Fingerprint Photographed Demographics CJ Trial Order - Correct Answer-Prelim Arraignment Bail PrelimHearing Grand Jury Formal Arraignment Pre-Trial Motions Trial Prelim Arraignment - Correct Answer-Initial Appearance Advised of Right to an Attorney/Public Defender Hearing scheduled within 10 days BAIL - Correct Answer-Conditional Release - insures appearance to hearing Types of Bail: Release on Recognizance Non-monetary (no contact/ no drugs) Nominal (Low $$) Monetary (Ex: $10,000) **Cannot be a form of punishment Preliminary Hearing - Correct Answer-Not a Trial - Probable cause hearing Establishes prima facie (Elements of Crime) Grand Jury - Correct Answer-May return an indictment on LESS THAN UNANIMOUS VOTE Formal Arraignment - Correct Answer-Court of Common Pleas Informed of Rights and Charges Enters Plea Guilty or Nolo Contendere (No Contest) Not Guilty Pre-Trial Motions - Correct Answer-Suppression Hearing - Admissibility of evidence is called into question. Venue Change Please Negotiations If a stop is bad, everything after it is inadmissible! Trial - Correct Answer-Commonwealth Burden (Beyond Reasonable Doubt) The defendant has no burden to prove their own innocence; it is the prosecution's responsibility to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Bench Trial VS Jury Trial

Jury Selection Verdict and Sentencing Appeals Death Penalty Conviction requires mandatory appeal process. Not Guilty is generally not applicable. Based upon error of law or procedure