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Utah LEO Study Flash Cards, Exams of Advanced Education

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Utah LEO Study Flash Cards
What is a Civil Dispute? - correct answer A conflict between two or more parties
where no crime is occurred.
What is a Summons? - correct answer Call issued by a court to appear, come, or do
something.
Who can be Summoned? - correct answer Defendant to appear in court, and person
to appear in court as jury or witness.
Writs is Replevin? - correct answer An order or writ issued to recover an item of
personal property.
What is Attachment and Garnishment? - correct answer - An order to withhold non-
exempt personal property or money owed to a third party.
- Withhold wages or property.
1. What is a Temporary Restraining order?
2. When are they ordinarily issued? - correct answer 1. - Order issued by a court
retraining the conduct of a person and protecting a victim from the activities of an
abusive person.
- An order of the court that states a person is to refrain from particular acts and to
stay away from particular places.
2. - After an "Ex Parte Appearance"; (An appearance in court by one party without
the other being present.)
1. What is a Protective Order?
2. What can the order consist of? - correct answer 1. Order issued by a court meant
to protect a person from harm or harassment.
2. - To stay away from the petitioners home, job, vehicle, or school.
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What is a Civil Dispute? - correct answer A conflict between two or more parties where no crime is occurred. What is a Summons? - correct answer Call issued by a court to appear, come, or do something. Who can be Summoned? - correct answer Defendant to appear in court, and person to appear in court as jury or witness. Writs is Replevin? - correct answer An order or writ issued to recover an item of personal property. What is Attachment and Garnishment? - correct answer - An order to withhold non- exempt personal property or money owed to a third party.

  • Withhold wages or property.
  1. What is a Temporary Restraining order?
  2. When are they ordinarily issued? - correct answer 1. - Order issued by a court retraining the conduct of a person and protecting a victim from the activities of an abusive person.
  • An order of the court that states a person is to refrain from particular acts and to stay away from particular places.
    • After an "Ex Parte Appearance"; (An appearance in court by one party without the other being present.)
  2. What is a Protective Order?
  3. What can the order consist of? - correct answer 1. Order issued by a court meant to protect a person from harm or harassment.
    • To stay away from the petitioners home, job, vehicle, or school.
  • No Contact or harass
  • Not possess gun or other weapons
  • Establish temporary custody of children What is a Notice of Eviction? - correct answer Removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord. What is a Liens? - correct answer A legal claim or hold over property to secure the payment of a debt. What are civil bench warrants for arrest? - correct answer Arrest warrant issued by a judge in a civil case and is typically issued for contempt of court or failure to appear. What are Custody Decrees? - correct answer Court judgement which names the parent with whom the child will live, how visitation will be handled, and who will provide financial support. Utah Courts can be served by who? - correct answer - Peace Officers
  • Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs
  • Constables and constables deputies
  • State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve process. Licensed Private Investigators may serve: - correct answer - Complaints, petitions, and small claims affidavits
  • Summonses
  • Supplemental orders
  • orders to show cause
  • notices
  • small claims orders
  • writs of garnishments
  • garnishee orders
  • Select an appropriate patrol pattern to use in covering the beat
  • Do not travel solely on main arterial roadways
  • Stop periodically and park among other cars on streets and observe
  • Avoid coffee and food stops at the same time and/or location
  • Divide areas of surveillance when patrolling with a partner, but overlap each other
  • Get out of car whenever possible to interact with citizens Learner Permit facts are- - correct answer - Eligible for permit at age 15
  • Good for one year
  • Must be held for at least 6 months
  • Underage 18 accompanied by parent of driver
  • Over 18, anyone over 21 can accompany driver Persons not required to obtain a Utah License are... - correct answer Driving a US government vehicle Driving on a farm Non residents who hold a valid license from another state or country Licensing requirements to operate a motorcycle are... - correct answer Learner permit after pasing eye and written testd permit valid six months You must have what when operating a vehicle? - correct answer Drivers license proof of insurance Registration If someone does not have insurance on the car they are operating, the officer shall... - correct answer Impound the vehicle.

What are the 4 classes of license? - correct answer Class A- Combined vehicle with of 26,001 pounds or more and vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds or less Class B- over 26,000 single or combined under 10, Class C- Smaller Vehicles that transport: 16+ occupants or placarded amounts hazardous materials (Must be 21) Class D- Mandatory Revocation or Suspension of Drivers License - correct answer - DUI Conviction

  • Manslaughter or negligent homicide
  • Perjury or making a false affidavit
  • Conviction for A33 (Drug and alcohol renders person incapable of safely driving a vehicle)
  • Two charges of reckless driving
  • Failure to stop a motor vehicle at the command of a peace officer
  • Engaging in a motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed on a highway Driving and using phones guidelines- - correct answer -Driver may only use a voice commands to connect to a call -Use GPS -operate a Bluetooth or other hands free device -Drivers under 18 may not use a wireless telephone while driving Prohibited uses of Driver License - correct answer - Allow someone else to use
  • Use someone else
  • Refuse to surrender to peace officer
  • Tampering with drivers license What will Disqualify CDL? - correct answer Driving a CDL vehicle above. May ask for a test if there is an odor of alcohol - does not need an arrest
  • Locations
  • Circumstances of crime or incident
  • Additional Relevant information What are the 8 required components to an effective investigative/incident report? - correct answer - Facts needed to establish a crime has been committed.
  • Six primary questions (Who, what, where, when, how, and why)
  • Fundamental Content: Initial information Victim/witness statements Identification of the crime Identification of involved parties Property information Officer's actions and legal basis for actions taken Crime scene specifics 6 Report Writing Rules: - correct answer - Factual & accurate statements
  • Concise & complete information
  • Filed in a timely manner
  • Objective to all parties
  • Grammatically correct
  • Written in the first person What is Plan "C"? - correct answer - Corners Numbered 1 NW corner 2 NE corner 3 SW Corner 4 SE corner
  • Containment with minimum of two officers

How do you set up building containment? - correct answer - One Officer on each opposing diagonal corner Example: Officer A on corner #1, officer B on corner #

  • Additional officers fill in corners upon arrival What are the steps of a preliminary search of a building: - correct answer - Avoid silhouetting or backlighting self or partner
  • Use proper angles to maximize tactical advantage
  • Look for possible points of entry
  • Do not neglect areas around buildings that may provide concealment for suspects (Landscaping, outbuildings, etc.)
  • Check parking areas and vehicles What are options that may be used prior to entry? - correct answer - Announce officer presence giving clear concise instructions and provide an opportunity for compliance
  • Consider canine support
  • Additional officers (Depending on size of aera to be searched
  • Alarm system information if available (location of fisrt alarm, motion sensors, etc.) 5 Principles of entering and searching a building include: - correct answer - Tactical angels should be utilized for maximum protection of officers
  • Officer with widest angle should cover the deepest threat
  • Utilize Cross over
  • Entry should be made a minimum of two officers
  • Search all areas a person could hide 5 Factors determining legal contact with a person: - correct answer - Subjects actions
  • Area of the stop
  • Time of day
  • Police purpose, such as attempt to locate broadcast, warrants, etc.
  • Officer observes vehicle/occupants violating traffic codes
  • A reporting party witnesses a crime/traffic violation and is willing to sign as complainant What are the 3 types of vehicle stops? - correct answer - Traffic offense
  • Investigative (reasonable suspicion)
  • High risk stops What is some information that should be transmitted to the dispatcher prior to stopping the vehicle? - correct answer - Indicate reason for the stop
  • Location and direction of travel
  • License plate number and issuing plate
  • Vehicle and passenger description if possible
  • Officer may not be able to provide this info prior to stop, but should update dispatch soon as possible What 5 considerations should be taken into account for proper location of a traffic stop? - correct answer - Width of road and shoulder
  • Presence of hills and curves
  • Amount of traffic congestion
  • Level of visibility
  • Problem areas (bars, nightclubs, etc.) How should you position your patrol vehicle when conducting a traffic stop? - correct answer - Approximately 10 to 15 feet behind the vehicle
  • Approximately 3 feet to the left, if safe to do so
  • Wheels turned to the left
  • The offset of the vehicle will depend upon the width of the shoulder area
  • The officer should use the vehicle as cover, but not create a traffic hazard What 6 steps should be completed before your patrol vehicle comes to a stop? - correct answer - Notify Dispatch of actual location of stop
  • unlock the front passenger door (access to shotgun and radio)
  • Leave emergency lights on during the entire stop
  • Constantly observe the vehicle and occupants
  • Observe the surroundings (terrain, bystanders, cover)
  • Activate in-car recording equipment and continue recording during entire stop If possible, should yo approach Driver and Passenger side of the car? - correct answer Passenger side What are advantages of Driver side approach? What are advantages of Passenger side approach? - correct answer Driver side- Better interaction with driver, Easier to hear and smell Passenger side- Safer distance from traffic, less expected from driver, provides a different view into the car if the occupants attempt to hide something Why should you press on the vehicles trunk when you approach for a traffic stop? - correct answer - Make sure the trunk is closed
  • Leave hand print on car When approaching the passenger side of the stopped vehicle you should walk around your vehicle to... - correct answer - Give you extra cover
  • Not backlight yourself with your patrol car
  • Avoid the pinch point between vehicles When stopping one or more motorcycles, always remember... - correct answer - Have them turn the motor off
  • Do not follow to closely; motorcycle can stop faster, slide, or go down.
  • If there is more then one motorcyclist, stop them together
  • The rider may dismount to retrieve registration
  • If the rider does not dismount, have them keep the kickstand up

What are three enforcement options for vehicle stop actions? - correct answer - Issuing a warning (Verbal or Written)

  • Issuing a citation
  • Arrest the offender When writing your citation or running a check on a pedestrian, utilize these 5 techniques. - correct answer - Do not concentrate on the computer
  • Visually check on the offender every few seconds
  • Be very aware of unnecessary or unusual movement
  • Be prepared to exit quickly
  • Watch mirrors for traffic and other dangers What are the three safety steps that should be taken on traffic stops? - correct answer - Request all occupants to stay in the vehicle unless there is a specific reason to have them do otherwise
  • Officer and the violator should not stand between the patrol vehicle and the violator's vehicle
  • Continually watch the violator and passengers until they have driven off and are out of sight When filling out a traffic citation, these procedures should be followed: - correct answer - Fill out citation as completely as possible
  • Proof read the citation for any errors
  • Always have an extra citation book available should the computer become inoperable When handwriting a citation... - correct answer - Print legibly in black ink
  • Press down hard enough so that writing goes through all carbon copies
  • Check the infraction box and fill in the statue number
  • Sign citation
  • Proof read the citation for any errors

What is the 5 step procedure to issuing a citation? - correct answer - Have violator sign the citation

  • Advise the signing the citation is not an admission of guilt, but a promise to contact the court.
  • If you cannot positively identify the offender, have them place a thumbprint in the designated area give offender detailed and complete information regarding the settlement of the citation
  • Do not argue with he offender
  • Provide offender with copy of the citation What behavior may jeopardize officer safety during any traffic stop? - correct answer - Excitement
  • Confusion
  • Complacency What are the 3 primary objectives of a high risk traffic stop? - correct answer - Stop the suspect vehicle
  • Apprehend the suspect
  • Complete the stop safely and effectively How should you position vehicle for high risk stops? - correct answer - Fanning method
  • Stacking method In a high risk stop, where do you want the suspect to put the car keys? - correct answer - On top of the car When reporting to dispatch on a high risk stop, make sure to... - correct answer - Tell dispatch it is a high risk stop
  • Ask for additional info on offender
  • Request back up
  • Report regular info as well

What is a cohabitant? - correct answer An emancipated minor (under 18 and married) or a person 16 years of age or older who: Is or was married to the other person. Is related by blood or marriage to the other person. Resides with or has resided with the other person. Has a child in common with the other person. Is the biological parent of the other person's unborn child. What is a victim when it comes to domestic violence? - correct answer A cohabitant who has been subjected to domestic violence. What is domestic violence abuse? - correct answer Intentionally or knowingly causing or attempting to cause a cohabitant physical harm or intentionally or knowingly placing a cohabitant in reasonable fear of imminent physical harm. What is domestic violence? - correct answer Any criminal offense involving one cohabitant against another:

  • violence or physical harm
  • threat of violence
  • physical harm
  • any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit such an offense when committed by one cohabitant against another and violation of a protective order. 3 stages to domestic violence are... - correct answer 1. Tension building
  1. Violent outburst
  2. Honeymoon When domestic violence becomes a frequent occurrence there are 2 common themes: - correct answer 1. Violence usually worsens without intervention
  3. Victims become more accustomed to the form of violence used, so the abuser uses more force against the victim

What are some effects of police intervention with domestic violence? - correct answer - police involvement has a strong deterrent effect on stopping the violence and will deter repeat abuse

  • provides victim with informational resources, so they can make an informed decision of the options for protecting themselves and their children When an officer responds to a DV, the officer shall... - correct answer - Uses all reasonable means to Protect The Victim and prevent further violence.
  • Officer has probable cause to believe an act of domestic violence has been committed, the peace officer SHALL arrest or cite any person believed to have committed the act of domestic violence and SHALL arrest under certain circumstances
  • Officer has a protective order has been violated, the person must be arrested and taken to jail, officer may not issue a citation.
  • Write a detailed report. -Notify victim of right to initiate criminal case and importance of preserving evidence. What is the time limit for submitting an officer's report of domestic violence? - correct answer Five days. When MUST you make an arrest on a domestic violence? (4 situations) - correct answer 1. Probable cause to believe there will be continued violence against alleged victim
  1. There is serious bodily injury
  2. A weapon was used
  3. There is a violation of protective order What are 6 calming techniques used for DV situations? - correct answer 1. Allow personal space without physical contact.
  4. Have the parties sit to reduce tension and movement.
  5. Use a calm, friendly, and firm voice. 4.Discuss current issues and resolutions only.
  6. Reduce extraneous distractions.
  • When avoiding an obstruction
  • When passing a bicycle or moped What is the legal basis for vehicle inventory? - correct answer - Inventory of all property prior to vehicle impound Reasons to search a vehicle: - correct answer - Probable cause, warrant
  • Consent
  • Incident to arrest Why do we inventory a vehicle? - correct answer - Protect owner's property from theft
  • Protect officer from the liability
  • Contraband may be seized When searching the passenger compartment, what order do you systematically search? - correct answer - Glove box/ Consoles
  • Headliner/ visors
  • Floor boards
  • Under the seats When searching the trunk of a car, what order do you systematically search? - correct answer - Compartments
  • Spare tire
  • Containers Carroll Doctrine - correct answer - You do not need a search warrant because the car is mobile. What 5 factors influence overall stopping distance of a vehicle? - correct answer - Vehicle condition
  • Road condition
  • Weather condition
  • Speed
  • Operator condition What are the 8 common accident scene hazards? - correct answer - Fuel spills
  • Hazardous cargo
  • Vehicle fires
  • Moving traffic
  • Bodily fluids
  • Power lines
  • Unstable vehicles
  • Debris What are the materials necessary to complete the investigation of traffic? (11 Items)
  • correct answer - Measuring tape
  • Roll-O-Meter
  • Traffic cones
  • Flares
  • Calculator or nomographs
  • Diagram forms
  • accident report forms
  • Road chalk/paint
  • Camera/ tripod
  • Accident template
  • Witness statement forms When can you move the vehicle off the road after a traffic accident? - correct answer - Minor Damage
  • No injuries
  • Dangerous traffic conditions