Download NC BLET State Exam Questions and Correct Answers| Latest Update and more Exams Criminal Justice in PDF only on Docsity!
NC BLET State Exam Questions
and Correct Answers| Latest
Update
Self-Regulation Ability to manage emotions at the moment and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances positively (What do I do with myself) Empathy Ability to understand other people's emotional makeup, have skill to treat them accordingly based on their emotional reactions Self-Awareness Full understanding of how emotions impact their ability to respond in any given situation (What do I see in myself)
Dominance Personality
- Direct
- Assertive
- Challenge seekers Influence Personality
- Social
- Outgoing
- Optimistic Steadiness Personality
- Predictable
- Dependable
- Cooperative Conscientiousness Personality
- Fact driven
- Precise
- Objective
- Not showing empathy
- Bias
- Profanity
- Interrupting
- Sarcasm/Demeaning Communication with People from different cultures
- Need to learn as much as possible about the expectation of the groups with which they interact
- Recognize indicators of power differences
- Understand why people from other cultures behave as they do
- Be familiar with different races & cultures in their jurisdiction Communication with Non-English Speaking
- Be patient
- Speak slowly and clearly
- Do not use English slang or jargon Communications with Children
- Use general "conversation" to communicate
- Reassure children they are not in trouble.
- Be patient and anticipate frequent changes to conversation Communications with Teenagers
- Be clear, concise, and consistent
- Actively listen and ask questions
- Acknowledge their feelings
- Be fair and consistent Communication with Older Adults
- Eliminate or minimize physical, noise, other distractions
- Use sir, ma'am, Mr, Mrs, & professional titles
- Use clear words and concise sentences
- Be direct and ask questions to confirm Communication with Persons with Disabilities
- Use first-person and possessive words like "with", "has", or "uses" instead of "is"
- Never refer to them as "crippled"
- Be careful about making assumptions
Ethics Principles Of Conduct Governing An Individual Or A Group, Including Rules Of Behavior On Ideas About What Is Morally Good And Bad Integrity Firm Adherence To A Code Of Moral Values Morals Concerned About Or Relating To What Is Right And Wrong In Human Behavior Explicit Bias Aware Of Their Attitudes, Stereotypes, And Beliefs And Openly Admit Them As Part Of Their Worldview Implicit Bias More Subtle Than Explicit Bias And Developed From Prior Experiences That Influence Behavior Confirmation Bias
When People Seek Or Interpret Information In Ways That Are Partial To Their Existing Beliefs Or Expectations Biased-Based Policing Discrimination In Performing Law Enforcement Duties Based On Personal Officer Prejudices. (E.G. Can Lead Officers To Treat People Without Dignity & Respect). Group Think People Will Set Aside Their Own Personal Beliefs Or Adopt The Opinion Of The Rest Of The Group Us Vs. Them Perceive Their Group As Correct Or Superior Code Of Silence Discourages Officers From Reporting. (Actively- Cover Up Criminal Acts, Passive- Silent About Witnessing Misconduct). Noble Cause Corruption
-Bad Cholesterol Raises Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke Hypertension (Blood Pressure)
- The First Number Is Called Systolic Blood Pressure -Measures Pressure In Your Arteries When Your Heart Beats
- The Second Number Is Called Diastolic Blood Pressure -Measures Pressure In Your Arteries When Your Heart Rests Between Beats Diabetes Caused When The Pancreas Cannot Produce Or Otherwise Manage Insulin And Needs Insulin To Convert Glucose Or Blood Sugar Into Energy Common Injuries Officers Are Prone To?
- Lower Back Injuries
- Heat Injuries
- Overuse Injuries
Common Causes For Officer Lower Back Injuries
- Extended Periods Of Sitting And Driving
- Additional Duty Gear Weight Worn Around Waist
- Incorrect Lifting Posture
- Transitioning From A Sedentary State To Maximal Exertion Heat Injuries When Body's Ability To Cool Itself Is Hindered.
- Dehydration
- Heat Cramps
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heatstroke Heat Exhuastion Condition Whose Symptoms May Include Heavy Sweating And A Rapid Pulse, Result Of Your Body Overheating. -Headaches, Faintness, Dizziness, Nausea, And Fatigue Method That Helps Reduce Swelling, And Ease Pain? Rest
- Generally Non-Custodial
- Brief Interaction Where Officers Talk With & Ask People To Learn Information
- Miranda Warnings Would Not Be Required During At This Stage Canvass Interview
- Conducted On Groups Of People In Specific Areas Immediately Surrounding Or Relevant To Crime Scene
- Talk With As Many People As Possible To See If Anyone Has Info
- If A Person Is Identified As Potential Witness, A Full Filed Interview Should Be Conducted To Obtain Information. Interrogation Formal And Systematic Questioning Of A Person In Custody And Is Designed To Elicit Incriminating Statement Evidence Fourth Amendment
- Prohibits Unreasonable Searches And Seizures
- Statement Obtained During An Unconstitutional Seizure May Be Inadmissible
- Confession Was An Act Of Free Will Sufficient To Purge The Primary Taint Of The Unlawful Invasion
Fifth Amendment
- Prohibits Civilians From Being Prosecuted For The Same Offense Twice (E.G. Double Jeopardy)
- Being Compelled To Testify Against Themselves (E.G. Self-Incrimination) Sixth Amendment
- Requires All Persons Charged With A Crime To Be Informed Of Charges Against Them.
- Have The Right To Counsel
- Speedy Public Trial By An Impartial Jury
- Right To Compel Witnesses To Appear & Testify On Their Behalf Fourteenth Amendment
- Only Voluntary Statements Are Admissible In Court.
- Right To Due Process
- Equal Protection Under The Law Miranda Warning
- Must Obtain A Knowing, Voluntary, And Intelligent Waiver From Suspect -Knowing (Understand Miranda Rights) -Voluntary (Statement Must Be Given Voluntary) -Intelligent ("Yes" Answer Is Sufficient)
- Wave 5th & 6th Amendment Rights Wavier Documentation
- Written, Oral Or Both
- Express Waiver-Waves Rights In Writing Or Verbally
- Implied Waiver-Suspect Shows Clear Intent Or Desire To Waive Rights Shatzer Case Invoking The Right To Counsel Expires Upon A 14-Day Break In Custody. Whether The 14-Day Rule Applies To Asserting The Right To Silence Has Not Been Resolved.
Meaningful Break
- Consist Of At Least Two Hours (Not Needed If Suspect Approaches Law Enforcement First)
- Law Enforcement May Approach The Defendant On The Same Or A Different Crime Circumstances When The Sixth Amendment Right To Counsel Applies
- Begins At First Appearance Before The Magistrate
- When An Indictment Has Been Issued
- The First Appearance In District Court (Whichever Event Occurs First) Reasons Officer Are Not Effective At Detecting Deception
- Lie Bias -Officers Are More Likely To Detect Lies Than Truth
- Overconfidence -Confidence In Deception Skills Does Not Translate Into Detecting Deception
- Ask The Witness To Forward Any New Information Interviewing Children
- Use A Location Where The Child Feels Safe
- Use Age-Appropriate Vocab
- Take Time To Build Rapport
- Do Not Use Leading Questions
- For Serious Crimes Consult With Or Request Assistance From A Experienced Child Interviewer Field Notes A Shorthand Written Record Made By Law Enforcement Officer From The Time They Arrive On A Scene Until An Assignment Is Completed. Common Uses For Law Enforcement Reports
- Accountability
- Performance
- Transparency
- Court Proceedings
- Statistics And Analysis Fixed Objects Natural Or Man-Made, They Cannot Be Moved Without Disassembly, Destruction, Or Significant Physical Force. Evidence Is Sometimes Left Behind (E.G. Fingerprints). Used As Reference Points For Measurements (E.G. Room Walls, Fences, Trees). Unfixed Objects Are Moving, Free-Standing, And Only Held In Place By Gravity. Include Evidence Left Behind (E.G. Broken Window) Or Missing Featureless Objects
- For Objects With No Unique Features (E.G. Serial Number) Must Provide Specific Details And Elaboration For Positive Identification.
- Report Details For Objects Include(Type, Materials, Colors, Value, Shape, Size, Weight, General Condition)
