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1. The Color codes of the different types of chemicals used by law enforce- ment are: HC (Yellow), CN (Red), CS (Blue), OC (Orange)
2. Four causes of illegible fingerprints include: Failure to produce focal point, "Skipping", failure to clean equipment and fingers, and insufficient ink. 3.How long does a civil protection order last IN the state of Ohio?: 5 Years 4.The 2 types of racism are: Individual and Institutional
3. What are the factors needed for the commission of a crime?: Desire, Victim, and Opportunity
4. Culpable Mental States include: Knowingly, Purposely, Recklessly, and Neg- ligently 7.Which ORC represents drug trafficking?: ORC 2925.
5. When responding to a call for service, a peace officer's primary duties include: Responding to the incident, securing the scene, and conducting a pre- liminary investigation. 9.The requirements which must be established before a Terry Pat Down/Frisk are: Articulate reasonable belief that the suspect is armed and poses a threat to them. 10.Which of the following details disqualifies an Amber Alert from being activated?: There is not descriptive information about the victim,

offender, and/or the abduction. 11.How many numbers are on a standard VIN?: 17 12.The purpose of any Code of Ethics is: To identify expected behavior. 13.Define the term "vehicle stop".: Any situation where an officer deploys from his vehicle. 14.The most crucial aspect of a vehicle stop is: The Assessment 15.The most important aspect of a high-risk vehicle stop?: Cover and Con- cealment 16.ORC 2903.02 Defines: Murder 17.The penalty for the unauthorized use of OHLEG is: Felony of the 5th degree. 18.A controlled buy is defined as: Purchase of drugs by a confidential informant 19.The plain feel doctrine directly responds to?: Terry Pat Down/Frisk

20.What are the elements necessary to constitute an arrest?: Intent, Authority, and Seizure 21.How do you justify a warrantless, nonconsensual entry into a private dwelling to make an arrest?: Exigent Circumstances 22.What describes a plain target?: Strike intended only to defend and control a subject until he/she complies. 23.What are the 3 major components of the criminal justice system?: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Courts 24.What is a goal of sentencing?: To punish the offender. 25.What did Maryland v. Wilson do in terms of guidelines for a police offi- cer?: The right for police officers to pull passengers out of a vehicle for officer safety. 26.Ethics could be identified as?: The moral actions, conduct, motives, and character of an individual. 27.How many ethic responsibilities does a peace officer have?: Nine 28.How many clues can someone give you when doing the HGN?: 6 29.How many times will the average OVI violator drive intoxicated in a year?: 80 times per year 30.Identify the decision point in OVI detection phase 1: Should I stop the vehicle? 31.Identify what a peace officer must use in order to determine reasonable suspicion of drug use: Their senses

32.Sexual activity is defined as what?: Sexual Conduct, Sexual Contact, or Both 33.Stress could be defined as: A state of physical and psychological arousal

34. (T/F) The macro is one of the categories for crime scene photography: - True 35.What are the different types of building searches?: Unknown and High-risk Searches 36.What are the two legal foundations for making a vehicle search?: Probable Cause and Reasonable Suspicion 37.What is a felony?: An offense defined by law as a felony. 38.What is ORC 2907.04?: Unlawful Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

39.What is ORC 2915.04?: Public Gambling 40.What is ORC 4511.22?: Slow Speed 41.What is ORC 2913.02?: Theft 42.What is ORC 2903.03?: Voluntary Manslaughter 43.What is the burden of proof that must be satisfied to obtain a search warrant?: Probably Cause

44. What is the concept that is the foundation of the juvenile justice system?- : Parens Patriae 45.What is the minimum age for alcohol consumption?: 21 Years Old 46.What is the role of a peace officer in regard to traffic?: Traffic Enforcement and Traffic Investigation 47.What is the only reason you should share information you obtain from LEADS?: Criminal Justice Purposes only 48.What is the ultimate purpose of Law Enforcement Training?: To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and others. 49.What should the officer do if the initial investigation is complete but the child is still missing?: Reach out to additional resources 50.When does the officer have to read someone their Miranda rights?: During a police custodial interrogation 51.Which amendment to the constitution pertains to the search and seizures of persons or property?: 4th Amendment

52.Which is the color code for the chemical agent known as CS (Tear Gas)?: Blue 53.Which ORC represents Domestic Violence?: 2919. 54.What is a reason that does NOT meet the criteria for activating the Amber Alert?: When you believe the child is a runaway. 55.Which of the following is NOT a broad class that offenses are separated into? (Misdemeanor, Minor Misdemeanor, Felony): Minor Misdemeanor 56.Which of the following is not a class characteristic of evidence? (Liquid, Fiber, Soil, Hair): Liquid 57.Which of the following is not a clue for the one-legged stand in SFST? (Hops, Sways while Balancing, Puts Foot Down, Stops Counting): Stops Counting

58.Which of the following is not a factor that is most likely to contribute to unethical behavior? (Anger, Lust, Desperation, Greed): Desperation 59.Which of the following is NOT an SFST? (HGN, Walk and Turn, Walk and Stand, One-Leg Stand): Walk and Stand

60. Which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when operating the radio? (Listen before transmitting, Hold mic about 2-3 inches from mouth, Location when on a stop or call, or Familiarize yourself with your equipment): Hold mic about 2-3 inches from your mouth 61.Which of the following is NOT a type of surveillance? (Fixed, Foot, "Tail- ing", Vehicle): "Tailing" the suspect 62.What is one of the 5 overriding principles of the Juvenile Justice System? (Note: Not found in SPO): Restoring Victims 63.Which of the following is one of the forms of human trafficking? (Juvenile, Labor, Adult, or Racial Trafficking): Labor Trafficking 64.What are the initial things an officer must control during a high-risk traffic stop?: Keys, Hands, and Eyes 65.What is the highest culpable mental state?: Purposely 66.What are the three acceptable hand movements for steering?: Shuffle, Hand over Hand, Evasive 67.(T/F) You can look up information about the weather on LEADS: True 68.How long does a TPO last?: Until the trial is over.

69.What are the five types of child abuse?: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, Drug, and Neglect 70.Which is NOT a peace officer's main goal? (Enforce Laws, Prevent Crime, Enforce Traffic, Provide Services): Enforce Traffic 71.(T/F) The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect an individual's free- doms and prevent the government from interfering in protected rights: True 72.Which is NOT an external influence on behavior? (Local citizens, Local media, Relationships with family and friends, Ethical and moral beliefs): Eth- ical and moral beliefs 73.Arguing that violated party deserved to be victimized is: Denial of Victim 74.Arguing that the action did not hurt anyone, so no ethical misconduct is: Denial of Injury

75.Arguing that acting improperly because no other option existed is: De- nial of Responsibility 76.The P in PLUS Filter stands for: Policies 77.The L in PLUS Filter stands for: Legal 78.The U in PLUS Filter stands for: Universal 79.The S in PLUS Filter stands for: Self 80.(T/F) Police legitimacy exists when public views police and authority to exercise power and maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in the community: True 81.What are 3 results of police legitimacy?: Public Trust, Public Belief, Public Willingness 82.(T/F) Citizens are allowed to always film the police: False

83. Which: