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What speed constitutes a high speed chase? - ANSWERSOfficer safety and civilian safety in danger Two guys agree to commit a crime and get caught later? - ANSWERSConspiracy When applying a tourniquet, where and what do you write? - ANSWERSTime on the forehead What color of the spectrum do police officers work in? - ANSWERSYellow What is the speed limit for an urban area? - ANSWERS35 MPH A guy robs an officers house, what shouldn't you do? - ANSWERSChase him using lethal force. What should you do when you find a clandestine lab? - ANSWERSCall PSP clandestine lab team and county EMA Cruiser Ready AR? - ANSWERSBolt closed, chamber empty, magazine in magazine well, safety on Cruiser Safe shotgun? - ANSWERSMagazine tube filled, slide forward, chamber empty, safety on 1st Amendment - ANSWERSFreedom of Religion, Speech, Press 4th Amendment - ANSWERSSearch and Seizure, secure in person, house, paper, effects. 5th Amendment - ANSWERSThe Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process (Miranda v Arizona) 6th Amendment - ANSWERSRight to a speedy trial, counsel, right to be confronted by witness 8th Amendment - ANSWERSCruel and Unusual punishment, bail 14th Amendment - ANSWERSEqual rights, right to life, liberty, and property Case law of exclusionary rule? - ANSWERSMapp v. Ohio

What amendment provides guidelines for the use of force? - ANSWERS4th Case law of Maglioccio V. Commonwealth - ANSWERSCannot be convicted of ethnic intimidation without being found guilty of a predicate offense Charge for punching a cop? - ANSWERSAggravated Assault Charge for a guy and a girl in a physical fight? - ANSWERSSimple Assault Charge for a lady who tries to stab a guy and misses? - ANSWERSAgg. Assault/ Criminal attempt What do you do when a Juvenile hits his teacher? - ANSWERSFile Juvenile petition Not correct about motorcycles? - ANSWERSPull up to white line, wait 3 seconds, and look both ways Diamond hazard symbol means... - ANSWERSDiamond should have an icon inside describing the hazard eg; flame indicates flammable. What do you not do when you have a domestic with two parents and a child to interview... - ANSWERSDo not interview the child with the parents An officer is shot in the leg during an active shooter call, what is your main priority? - ANSWERSTo eliminate the threat A guy robs a bank and gets locked inside, what can you charge him with? - ANSWERSRobbery, he had the note and the intention Pull up to a domestic, where should you position the vehicle? - ANSWERSSeveral houses away from the dispatch address How should a patrol vehicle be positioned on a traffic stop? - ANSWERS3 ft offset to the left A father complains that the mother of his kid would not let him see his kid over the weekend, what do you do? - ANSWERSAdvise him to contact his lawyer because that is a civil matter Old man asking a kid if he needs a ride? - ANSWERSDid not do anything wrong because offering a ride isn't a crime - luring requires an offer of an incentive You 302 a man, where do you take him first? - ANSWERSMental Hospital

A guy turns on red at a do not turn on red, what do you charge him with? - ANSWERS3112(a)(3)(ii) - traffic control signals - sign prohibiting turn on red must be in place Case law for Graham V. Connor? - ANSWERSOfficers actions are judged from point of view of an objectively reasonable officer given the same circumstances, not by 20_ hindsight Fruits of the Poisonous Tree - ANSWERSEvidence derived from an illegal or unconstitutional act is also inadmissible What case deals with the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule? - ANSWERSNix V. Williams Evidence will be _______ if police can prove that illegally obtained evidence would have been obtained anyway - ANSWERSAdmissible Case law for the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule - ANSWERSUS V. Leon What do you do for involuntary commitment? - ANSWERSEnsure 302 warrant issued, take to mental health facility, 72 hour evaluation period Correct order of the courts? - ANSWERSMinor judiciary (district justice), court of common pleas, PA superior court, PA supreme court, Supreme court of the US If you serve a PFA and there are firearms to turn in where do they go? - ANSWERSCustody of weapons taken via PFA remains with the police department of appropriate jurisdiction. No longer sent to sheriff's office. A neighbor calls for a loud noise complaint and when the owner opens up the door you see a powdered substance in baggies on the table what do you do? - ANSWERSPlain view seize it The wife gives you consent to search her husbands unlocked closet, can you search? - ANSWERSYes What time would you need a nighttime warrant? - ANSWERSBetween the hours of 22:00 and 06: An 18 year old goes on a date with a girl who says she is 14 but is really 13 and he grabs her breast, what does he get charged with? - ANSWERSindecent assault What would you consider a robbery? - ANSWERSYou knock someone over and take their purse with 1 dollar change in it

If a restaurant wont let you pay for your meal what should you do? - ANSWERSLeave your fair share on the table If a bunch of officers rough someone up after he was caught and it is not justifiable, what should you consider when writing your report? - ANSWERSWhat is morally right If you and your partner have conflicting testimonies and the defense brings that up what should you say - ANSWERSThat you can only testify to what you observed and you can not testify or comment on another officer's testimony What is needed between the police and the community for it to work? - ANSWERSTrust You see a guy who you know was convicted of robbery carrying a sports bag and a brief case, you bring him back to the station what can you do with what you found? - ANSWERSNothing because of the fruits of the poisonous tree What is the halo effect - ANSWERSFirst trials we recognized in other people then influence the interpretation and perception of later ones You respond to a domestic, who should you be most concerned with attacking you? - ANSWERSAnyone, and everyone in the house How would you have someone stand when searching them? - ANSWERSFeet spread 4 to 5 feet apart, with body leaning forward on the wall What is the exclusionary rule? - ANSWERSevidence obtained illegally cannot be used against a person in court What level of drugs have non medical use? - ANSWERSSchedule 1 drugs What most frequently starts a court case? - ANSWERSA warrant-less arrest When can you do a terry stop? - ANSWERSTerry frisk requires reasonable suspicion that the subject poses a danger to officers. Terry frisk is a pat down for weapons for officer safety What is a direct testimony? - ANSWERSInitial witness testimony directly related to the crime Why is physical evidence good? - ANSWERSBecause it speaks for itself Why do prosecutors like physical evidence? - ANSWERSBecause you do not need a testimony to explain it The undeveloped open woodland area outside the curtilage of a home is considered an... - ANSWERSOpen field

Where an item subject to seizure is exposed to public view - ANSWERSPlain View Vin numbers have how many digits - ANSWERS Facts and circumstances that would lead to a reasonable person believing that the arrest is valid is called - ANSWERSProbable cause How many people are needed for a jury trial? - ANSWERS When an officer who develops reasonable suspicion to believe that criminal activity is afoot he may engage in a temporary detention called - ANSWERSInvestigatory Detention The minimum number of people needed for a photo array is - ANSWERS What does R.A.P.P. stand for - ANSWERSRecognize, aware, position, pacify For a person to be taken into custody under an involuntary commitment for an evaluation you must show that they are - ANSWERSa danger to their selves or others When do you mirandize someone? - ANSWERSMiranda is required when the subject is in custody and guilt-seeking questions are being asked When should you get a search warrant? - ANSWERSAlways get a warrant unless you can clearly articulate an exception What must happen for rape to occur? - ANSWERSPenetration, however slight How should an officer in a large crowd walk? - ANSWERSAround the outside What could be happening when a business is doing something shady? - ANSWERSForgery Girl spills her soda in a crash and she hits her face on the seat and gets stitches, what kind of crash is this? - ANSWERSReportable non-collision Car accident, car gets towed and someone dies. What type of crash is this? - ANSWERSReportable/fatal collision because the car is towed/death occurs How do you arrest someone laying in an open field? - ANSWERSProne, arms extended, palms up Who is in control of the closing argument? - ANSWERSThe prosecutor starts and closes

What does Voir Dire mean? - ANSWERSAttorneys question potential jurors to determine their attitude toward the case You get a call for two men fist fighting in a bar, what do you do? - ANSWERSDon't wait for back up and don't use lethal force When having to take a juvenile back to the station, what should you do when processing? - ANSWERSConstant supervision Before court the defense attorney wants to talk before the trial starts, what should you do? - ANSWERSDo not talk to them or ask the District attorney When pursuing a suspect from behind how do you take them down? - ANSWERSPush them from behind When passing an emergency response area you should... - ANSWERSpass in a lane not adjacent to the emergency vehicle area if possible Illinois vs. Gates - ANSWERStotality of the circumstances to determine probable cause Tennesee vs Garner - ANSWERSDeadly force justified when necessary to prevent escape of a fleeing felon that poses a threat Articulable facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe criminal activity is afoot... - ANSWERSReasonable suspicion This is what you call the number of people who handle evidence in time and commission - ANSWERSChain of custody First one to arrive on the crime scene, what do you do with the witnesses? - ANSWERSTake their names and numbers and call them later Testimonial evidence ties.. - ANSWERSthe defendant to the crime What type of evidence is finding a gun - ANSWERSDirect Reasonable time for investigatory detention - ANSWERS20 to 30 minutes If you are talking to a person and they admit to a crime what do you do? - ANSWERSArrest them or get a warrant What do you do if you arrest someone and they are injured? - ANSWERSSecure them and get them medical help When you have a search warrant what should your first approach be to obtain entry? - ANSWERSEither knock immediately or 2 announcements of 45 seconds each.

Someone is staying in a hotel and forced entry is made and they get raped, what can you charge? - ANSWERSBurglary and Rape If you have a vehicle with 2 suspects in it (front 2 seats) how do you remove them? - ANSWERSDriver first, then passenger You receive info about a robbery and a description of the person. You see someone matching the description, what should you do? - ANSWERSStop them because you have reasonable suspicion What is a good way to prepare for court? - ANSWERSReview all your paperwork relative to case What should you do if you write in the wrong address for someone in your field notes? - ANSWERSOne line cross out and initial Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain is known as? - ANSWERSBodily injury Any driver who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others shall be charged with - ANSWERSReckless Driving Any item used with intent to use criminally is considered a - ANSWERSinstrument of crime When handcuffing, handcuff which wrist first? - ANSWERSRight Bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ - ANSWERSSerious bodily injury According to Commonwealth V. Grey, a nervous suspect does not equal - ANSWERSReasonable suspicion A search warrant must include - ANSWERSTime and date, description of property being seized, description of person/place being seized An officer tells a person they are not free to leave but they are not in custody is - ANSWERSInvestigatory detention When an officer stops and speaks with someone spontaneously it is called - ANSWERSA mere encounter Items that are in and and of themselves illegal to own or posses are - ANSWERSContraband

What is the proper way to handle a gun/ weapon found? - ANSWERSLet the cover get it /give it to backup BAC legal limit - ANSWERS0. Motorcycle license is class - ANSWERSM When law enforcement are responding to a call they may do all except? - ANSWERSDamage property Before being conducted, the DA or the court of common pleas must sign off on this? - ANSWERSSearch warrant or arrest warant Attempting to get a child into a car or unoccupied structure is considered? - ANSWERSLuring Weather conditions, hot pursuits, and immediate danger are examples of - ANSWERSExigent circumstances Before touching evidence you should always - ANSWERSPhotograph What happens if you have a felony and a summary offense at a preliminary hearing and they are held over in court? - ANSWERSBound over on same complaint When you first come to court do you have to see the defense attorney? - ANSWERSNo What type of act is needed for terrorism? - ANSWERSStriking fear into a group Who is responsible for a crash investigation? - ANSWERSThe first responding officer If someone is driving DUI and they go off the street and hit a tree and get arrested leaving their car stranded, is it reportable? - ANSWERSReportable accident suspected of DUI.***** Someone drives their car into flood waters and gets stuck requiring a tow, is this reportable? - ANSWERSNo (Acts of nature aren't reportable) Driving a car and it catches on fire in the travel lane, is this reportable? - ANSWERSYes, it was in motion on a public road What is circumstantial evidence? - ANSWERSIndirect evidence that links the defendant to the crime What action is allowed when a stimuli is based on probable cause? - ANSWERSCustodial detention arrest

What is needed in order to pat someone down? - ANSWERSReasonable suspicion a crime occurred or they have a weapon What do you need to obtain a warrant - ANSWERSProbable cause When does an officer have the authority to make a warantless arrest - ANSWERSFelony committed in view or probable cause a felony was committed How to determine the legality of an arrest? - ANSWERSTotality of the circumstances, reasonable person test Exceptions to search warrant? - ANSWERSExistent circumstances, plain view, cars, smell and feel sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebutted? - ANSWERSPrima facie Court review of all factors known to the officer at the time of the incident? - ANSWERSTotality of the circumstances Minimum legal proof to justify arrest? - ANSWERSProbable cause Case law for stop and frisk? - ANSWERSTerry v Ohio What do you ask someone with an intellectual disability? - ANSWERSWho they are/Parent Guardian is Don't use what in report writing - ANSWERSOpinions How many officers give commands during a felony stop? - ANSWERS What is Locards principle? - ANSWERSA suspect leaves something at a scene as well as takes something from a scene (fingerprints, DNA, trace evidence from the victim, etc) How to approach a domestic situation? - ANSWERSSplit the door, one on each side with a partner Main objective of a domestic situation? - ANSWERSManage and limit the space of those involved If there is a pfa violation and an assault they are - ANSWERSTwo separate charges 3 DUI Phases - ANSWERSVehicle in motion, personal contact, pre arrest screening Priority in helping injured.. - ANSWERSPartner, victim, offender

What not to do during a carstop - ANSWERSwalk in between the cars Best way to secure a home - ANSWERSLit up entry way Do you need a search warrant for an officer getting a ladder to look over a fence? - ANSWERSYes What is non aggressive patrol? - ANSWERSconduct covert surveillance A good way to be an active listener is to - ANSWERSstay silent sometimes What can police not do during a traffic stop? - ANSWERSRevoke someones license When can you move evidence at a crime scene? - ANSWERSTo help injured people Sign of PTSD? - ANSWERSReliving the dramatic experiences in life What is it called when you aim all 3 sights on a target? - ANSWERSSight picture Guy goes limp but not fighting during an arrest, what is this called? - ANSWERSPassive resistance What do you do when someone seizes but is breathing fine? - ANSWERSTime the length of the seizing What does it mean when someone signs Authorized signature and copyright symbol? - ANSWERSThey are a sovereign citizen What is Habius Corpus? - ANSWERS(Produce the body) is a court order to a person or agency holding someone in custody (such as a warden) to deliver the imprisoned individual to the court issuing the order and to show a valid reason for that persons detention Summary offenses are _________ when there is a felony case - ANSWERSHeld over Main ingredient in marijuana - ANSWERSTHC PA Constitution is _____ strict than the US Constitution - ANSWERSMore Prosecution needs to prove - ANSWERSProof beyond a reasonable doubt What bag do you use to collect a cellphone in? - ANSWERSPaper bag What is the best community policing strategy on patrol? - ANSWERSFoot patrol

What should you do when you finish a report? - ANSWERSMake sure your notes match the report Best way to have the best field notes? - ANSWERStake notes immediately after the job During a car crash, where someone is injured, what is one thing you should not do to the uninjured party? - ANSWERSKeep reminding them they are not hurt 2 objects coming into the same place (cars) is called? - ANSWERSMaximum engagement Police _____ charge for a pfa violation if not present - ANSWERSCan What can you do at a typical domestic dispute? - ANSWERSMake referrals What is true about grip on a firearm? - ANSWERSGrip is established in the holster What do you do when your car begins to hydroplane? - ANSWERSNothing take foot off gas and steer through it After being questioned by police for hours, Mike finally said "yes, I killed my wife" was that an admission or a confession? - ANSWERSConfession. When making a felony stop with four passengers, how do you order them out of the car? - ANSWERSDriver 1st, Then any other Front seat passenger. Then Right rear, then any other rear seat passengers. How much marijuana is considered personal use? - ANSWERS30 grams or less. A naked man is holding a woman on the roof of the house while the woman is screaming "shoot him he raped me". What should you do? - ANSWERSUse Deadly force What do you do if you suddenly remember a discrepancy in your earlier testimony? - ANSWERSClarify when given the chance****** Who is protected when causing damage to a hot car with an animal locked inside? - ANSWERSLaw Enforcement, Animal Control, Fire Dept. (Civilians Are Not Protected) You are doing a pat down and you find a spring loaded switch blade. What do you charge with? - ANSWERSProhibited Weapon. When can a landlord give consent to search an apartment for his tenant who has not been paying rent? - ANSWERSSearch warrant at ALL TIMES

A woman gives her name and information to an officer and advises the officer that a man standing at the corner of the street has a gun under his jacket in a high crime area. What can the officer do? - ANSWERSQuestion individual and attempt to gather more information. When juveniles commit crimes, what are type of act are they committing? - ANSWERSDelinquent What amendment deals with due process? - ANSWERS5th Amendment How do you photograph a crime scene? - ANSWERSoverall, midrange, close up with a scale How do you measure a car collision? - ANSWERSLinear, Baseline, Coordinate and Triangulation Methods When speaking to a jury, how should you speak? - ANSWERSLayman's Term What type of material should you use to store evidence? - ANSWERSpaper bag John wants to cause pain to Matt. What state of mind is John acting in? - ANSWERSIntentionally. John rents a car and lets Joe drive it. Joe gets pulled over and the officer finds heroin while searching the car. Who is going to get charged? - ANSWERSThe person who is driving the car! Can a mother give consent to search her sons locked bed room? - ANSWERSNeed search warrant When interrogating an intellectually disabled person. What should you do? - ANSWERSContact family/parents. **** What is it called when a person always leaves DNA evidence at the scene? - ANSWERSLockhards Principal of Exchange What is the wording of the fourth Amendment? - ANSWERS....against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation.... What is the plus one rule? - ANSWERSWhen you find one weapon on a person, always assume that there is another. What is the Abuser looking for? - ANSWERSControl and Power

Reasonable Suspicion - ANSWERSEvidence that justifies an officer in stopping and questioning an individual believed to be involved in criminal activity Probable Cause - ANSWERSThe situation occurring when the police have reason to believe that a person should be arrested. In making the arrest, police are allowed legally to search for and seize incriminating evidence. proof beyond a reasonable doubt - ANSWERSThe standard that must be met by the prosecution's evidence in a criminal case: that there is no other logical explanation, based on the facts, except that the defendant committed the crime Two kids pulled over and officer sees beer, does he need to "Mirandize" - ANSWERSMirandize is for custody and guilt seeking questions. If they are in handcuffs and in custody for probable cause then yes you "Mirandize".**** What is the least important? Who, What, Where, When and Why? - ANSWERSWhy, finders of the fact not the motive. *** Agressive Patrol? - ANSWERSProactive or Preventative*** Why are elderly targeted most/taken advantage of most? - ANSWERSElderly keeps valuables in home and don't contact police.***** totality of circumstances - ANSWERSa term the court uses to refer to all facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time, or reasonably perceived by the officer as the basis for, a use of force decision. John want to cause pain to Matt, So he punches him. What was his state of mind? Intentionally - Knowingly- Recklessly- Negligently? - ANSWERSIntentional is the level of culpability. The key is he wants a specified result to occur and takes action that he knows will cause that result. Chronemics - ANSWERSStudy of the role in time in communication Kinesics - ANSWERSStudy in which a way certain body movements and gestures serve as a form of non verbal communication Proxemics - ANSWERSThe study of space and how we use it. How it makes us feel more or less comfortable, and how we arrange objects and ourselves in relation to space. A cop should not be? - ANSWERSComplacent What do you do when you finish your report? - ANSWERSMake sure notes match report.

What do you do when someone signs on the authorized signature line with a copyright symbol? - ANSWERSThey are a sovereign citizen When you mess up your testimony? - ANSWERSHave it read back to you What is NOT true about terrorists? - ANSWERSThey are NOT infiltrating the military The order of proof? - ANSWERSMere encounter, reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of evidence, beyond reasonable doubt what is NOT true about the exclusionary rule? - ANSWERSIt protects law enforcement Parent pushes another parent at sports event. Charge? - ANSWERSHarassment What do you do in a gun fight? - ANSWERSMove between cover / in the safe zone Kid has a beer and admits it officer asks the kid out of the car. Miranda needed? - ANSWERSDoes not require Miranda because needs both custody and questioning What are types of PFAs? - ANSWERSemergency, temporary, and permanent What happens to summary charges if a felony already on the docket is held for court? - ANSWERSAutomatically held for court. Person grabs steering wheel in an argument. Reportable? - ANSWERS??????? What do you do with prisoners personal belongings and contraband? - ANSWERSAll contraband is confiscated and destroyed, prisoners belongings are inspected to make sure they do not contain contraband and then are returned to the prisoner What is C.I.T. stand for? - ANSWERSCrisis Intervention Team Central location for planning at a scene? - ANSWERSCommand incident post What is the LEAST important part of collecting evidence? - ANSWERSIt would have nothing to do with packaging What is a space on which vehicles travel that excludes sidewalks? - ANSWERSRoadway Biggest cause of accidents at night? - ANSWERSSpeeding Which is Not a benefit of close community and police relations? - ANSWERSCitizens wear uniforms and arrest people

What is a Writ of certiorari? - ANSWERSorders a lower court to deliver its record in a case so that the higher court may review it Slovakian national requests you to wait 72 hours to contact the consulate, Slovakia is on the list of mutual countries? - ANSWERSInform without delay 5 different categories of controlled substances - ANSWERSCannabis Narcotics Stimulants Depressants Hallucinogens All crimes must have an actus reus (act) and mens reus (mental state). A. true B. false - ANSWERSA. True Citation filed - ANSWERSwithin 5 days Defendant has a right to a preliminary hearing - ANSWERSWithin 3-10 days of arrest Defendant must respond to citation - ANSWERSwithin 10 days Which branch does the police fall under? - ANSWERSExecutive Grading of crimes - ANSWERSFelony, Misdemeanor, Summary Statute of Limitations - ANSWERSSummary 30 days, Misdemeanor 2 years, Felony 5 years, and Homicide No limitations Search warrants executed - ANSWERSWithin 48 hrs States of mind (Mens Rea) - ANSWERSIntentionally, knowingly, recklessly, negligently Terry search? - ANSWERSOnly searching for weapons! Must establish reasonable suspicion, believe actor is armed and criminal activity is occurring Terry search of a car - ANSWERSSearch anywhere in arms reach unless locked, must have a warrant to search locked glove box, etc Time limit for trials? - ANSWERS180 days if incarcerated 365 if not Use of force amendments - ANSWERS4, 8, 14 Where are statutes of limitations found? - ANSWERSTitle 42, section 5552 judiciary code

3 inchoate crimes - ANSWERSattempt, conspiracy, solicitation Do you need a search warrant to look over someones fence? - ANSWERSYes !!! Maximum sentencing/cost for a Felony of the 1st degree? - ANSWERS20 years/25, Maximum sentencing/cost for a Felony of the 2nd degree? - ANSWERS years/25, Maximum sentencing/cost for a Felony of the 3rd degree? - ANSWERS7 years/15, Maximum sentencing/cost for a Misdemeanor of the 1st degree? - ANSWERS years/10, Maximum sentencing/cost for a Misdemeanor of the 2nd degree? - ANSWERS years/5, Maximum sentencing/cost for a Misdemeanor of the 3rd degree? - ANSWERS year/2, burden of proof in a civil case - ANSWERSpreponderance of the evidence Burden of proof in a preliminary hearing? - ANSWERSprobable cause Burden of proof in a criminal case - ANSWERSbeyond a reasonable doubt preponderance of the evidence - ANSWERSThe standard of proof in a civil case in which a judge or jury must believe the plaintiff's story and evidence is stronger than the defendant's version. Unknown risk traffic stop how far should you be positioned? - ANSWERS15-20 ft Felony traffic stop how far should you be positioned? - ANSWERS25-30 ft Confession - ANSWERSa formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime. Admission - ANSWERSRepresents a statement that tends toward proving guilt 4 sources of law governing police power to arrest - ANSWERS4th amendment, Article 1 sec 8, Case law, and Statutory law trial de novo - ANSWERSA new trial that takes place as if the first trial had not occurred. venue - ANSWERSBoundaries which a court has jurisdiction and authority culpability - ANSWERSresponsibility for a fault or wrong; blame (guilt)