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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.
- What is a Temporary Restraining order?
- 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.)
- What is a Protective Order?
- 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
- subpoenas Person over 18 years of age and not a party to the action or not an attorney for one of the parties can serve: - Correct Answer-- Complaints and petitions
- Summonses
- Subpoenas What are the functions or Patrol? - Correct Answer-- Reduce or remove opportunities to commit crimes
- Protect life and property from criminals, hazards, and other conditions adverse to the safety of life property.
- Preserve the public peace/quality of life.
- Enforce laws and ordinances
- Detect and arrest offenders
- Preform services like rendering aid and providing information. What is Proactive patrol? - Correct Answer-- Aim is to be highly visible in order to discourage the occurrence of the problem you are seeking to control. What is Reactive patrol? - Correct Answer-- Aim is to apprehend the violator or criminal in the act or after the fact. Major characteristics of automobile patrol? - Correct Answer-- Moving or fixed
- Solo or with a partner
- used to cover larger geographical areas
- more efficient use of resources
- faster response time
- Isolates officer from public
- Some of Officer's attention is diverted to driving What are techniques for covering a beat on automobile patrol? - Correct Answer-- Operate car in safe manner and drive slow enough to enable good observation.
- 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 A CDL driver will have their CDL disqualified if there is a DUI action against them in a personal vehicle What are the grounds for Drivers Licenses suspension in Not a Drop code? - Correct Answer-- Reason to believe they are driving with alcohol in system
- Test result showing measurable alcohol
- Admonition before chemical test Important information to know with newly assigned area: - Correct Answer-- Population information
- Geographic information
- Emergency facility locations
- Crime hazards
- Community habits
- Known criminals What are some potential crime/hazard areas an officer should be familiar with? - Correct Answer-- Burglary prone businesses and residences
- Robbery prone establishments
- Areas prone to auto thefts
- Areas prone to acts of petty theft or malicious mischief
- Areas prone to narcotics and dangerous drug activity
What is Community policing? - Correct Answer-Systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques, to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime. What is the S.A.R.A model? - Correct Answer-Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment What are the 5 key components of an investigation and field notes? - Correct Answer-- Names
- Date/time of occurrence
- 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.
- information from informant/complaint 7 Procedures to follow before approaching the subject: - Correct Answer-- Notify dispatch of location prior to contact
- Request backup if warranted
- Observe subject for a few moments if feasible
- Look for bulges where weapons may be located
- Watch subjects's hands
- Remain alert
- Have a plan 6 Procedures when you stop the wrong individual are... - Correct Answer-- Apologize and give explanation
- Be courteous
- Be honest -Explain to the individual what you were looking for and why they appeared to match the description -Identify yourself and provide name -Provide supervisor's name and contact information if required
6 Tactics that should be used during a foot pursuit: - Correct Answer-- Attempt to follow the suspect's path step by step, allowing the suspect to identify obstacles
- In most cases, the officer should keep their weapon in the holster during the actual chase
- At a corner of a building, swing wide to maximize line of sight and cover, and to avoid being tripped or attacked
- keep dispatch advised of location
- Terminate the pursuit if visual is lost on the subject for more than three seconds
- Continue giving verbal commands and identifying yourself throughout the pursuit Circumstances which establish reasonable suspicion or probable cause for vehicle stops include: - Correct Answer-- Officer has knowledge that the vehicle/occupants were involved in suspected criminal activity, including ATL
- 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 When pulling over a Large Bus... - Correct Answer-- Apply the same basic traffic stop techniques
- Have the driver exit the vehicle
- If the driver is arrested, call request a new bus driver
- Stay with the bus until a replacement driver arrives When pulling over a Semi Truck... - Correct Answer-- Apply the same basic traffic stop techniques
- Have the driver exit the vehicle
- If driver is arrested, secure offender's vehicle When pulling over a large van or camper... - Correct Answer-- Apply the same basic traffic stop techniques
- If suspicious, do not approach the vehicle, but instead use the PA system to request the driver to exit the vehicle
When you make initial contact make sure to (7 objectives)... - Correct Answer-- Greet offender with courtesy
- Obtain driver license and registration immediately to gain control
- Briefly state reason for stop
- Do not accept a purse or wallet with a license inside, ask the offender to remove it
- Do not argue with the offender; thoroughly explain the reason for the stop
- Be observant, look for the other indicators of criminal activity
- Use all senses; smell for alcohol When you want to make sure a driver license is valid, check these 5 things... - Correct Answer-- Restrictions on the front and back
- Compare license description/picture to the offender
- expiration date -Any alteration to the license
- If you question the validity of license, ask driver for DOB, address, etc. 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 In a high risk stop, use these 4 procedures... - Correct Answer-- Use PA system
- Maintain cover
- Inform occupants not to move until instructed
- Instruct all suspects to place both hands in visible area When making an arrest on a high risk stop, use these 9 procedures... - Correct Answer-- Only one officer gives commands
- At least one officer continues to cover the vehicle while others take the suspect into custody
- Suspect should be taken into custody in a location that provides the officer reasonable security from the offender's location
- Have driver/occupants open door from the outside handle
- Have them keep their hands visible
- Call driver back first
- Call occupants back one at a time
- Do an additional callout just in case
- After all occupants are secured, search the car with at least two vehicles What are the 4 firearm rules? - Correct Answer-1. All guns are always loaded and are to be treated that accordingly.
- Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the conscious decision to fire.
- Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond. What are the three positions of the handgun? - Correct Answer-1. In the holster
- Ready Position
- On target 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
- Violent outburst
- Honeymoon When domestic violence becomes a frequent occurrence there are 2 common themes: - Correct Answer-1. Violence usually worsens without intervention
- 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
- There is serious bodily injury
- A weapon was used
- 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.
- Have the parties sit to reduce tension and movement.
- Use a calm, friendly, and firm voice. 4.Discuss current issues and resolutions only.
- Reduce extraneous distractions.
- Maintain control over officers' personal emotions and biases. If someone commits domestic violence in the presence of a child.... - Correct Answer- Will have separate charges for each child present. (B misdemeanors) When someone's property is damaged, what should you do? - Correct Answer-Crash report. What are the two primary reasons for regulation of traffic? - Correct Answer-Prevention of traffic accidents.
What causes increased highway fatalities and injuries, increased property damage, poor image of police, and impediment of traffic flow? - Correct Answer-Non-enforcement of traffic laws. True or false: You must prove intent on every traffic violation. - Correct Answer-False. When can an officer give a citation? - Correct Answer-In lieu of or in addition to taking a person into custody. What is automobile homicide? - Correct Answer-A person operates a motor vehicle in a negligent manner causing the death of another. (3rd degree felony) The driver's duties in an accident are: - Correct Answer-- if there is injury, death, property damage Stop vehicle as close to accident as possible. Give information to other operators. Name of insurance provider. When can you drive in the left hand lane? - Correct Answer-- When overtaking a vehicle
- 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 When do you not move the vehicle off the road after a traffic accident? - Correct Answer-- Death Involved
- Serious injuries -Extensive property damage What are proper steps and conditions to perform a skid test? - Correct Answer-- Vehicle in proper condition
- Surface in question adjeacent to the scene
- Known speed
- Panic stop
- Measure distance
- Drag factors are used with suspect skid marks to determine minimum speeds What are the 5 different types of skid marks? - Correct Answer-- Side skid
- Locked wheel skid
- Impending skid
- Centrifugal skid
- Acceleration skid What are different methods of measuring skid marks? - Correct Answer-- Measuring tape
- Roll- O-Meter
- Identification of the "fade" portion of the skid When referring to to skid marks, what does the "Fade" mean? - Correct Answer-Fade is a early or beginning potion of a skid mark that is the first part of the mark to disappear. What are Newton's three laws? - Correct Answer-1. Every object remains in a state of rest unless it is acted on by an external unbalanced force.
- Force = (mass)(acceleration)
- Every action in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction, How do you protect a crime scene? - Correct Answer-- Use a patrol vehicle to provide protection from oncoming traffic
- Use of cones / flares
- Treat accident scene like crime scene What are the most logical points to stop/alter traffic? - Correct Answer-- Where natural gaps occur
- Behind slow moving vehicles
- Others
- Routing traffic around the accident scene
- Do not create "islands" or split traffic around a accident scene What are the 4 proper hand and arm signals? - Correct Answer-- Start traffic
- Stop traffic
- Speed up traffic
- Slow down traffic What kind of damages are there in a traffic accident? - Correct Answer-- Cosmetic damage
- Structual damage What are some accident investigation skills needed to process a traffic scene? - Correct Answer-- Photographing
- Conducting an inventory -Obtain information regarding an accident victim's injuries
- Proper methods of evidence collection at an accident scene What unique characteristics does a hit and run include? - Correct Answer-- Absence of operator
- Absence of witnesses
- Paint transfers
- Physical evidence With accidents with damage under $1,500 do you have to write a report? - Correct Answer-- No. You have discretion to write reports on accidents less then $1,500. What is a motor vehicle crash? - Correct Answer-An un-stabilized situation which includes at least one harmful event and involves one or more motor vehicles. What is a law enforcement officer's responsibility while off duty? - Correct Answer-The goal is to not create a greater hazard than the one they are trying to overcome. What are the 4 primary levels of law enforcement problems likely to be encountered while off-duty? - Correct Answer-- Minor situations where intervention is not required
- Non-emergency situations such as an incident occurring in the law enforcement's neighborhood, best handled by an on-duty law enforcement
- Emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention, best handled by summoning on-duty law enforcement assistance
- Situations requiring immediate response, when off duty law enforcement officer has no choice other than to take action Ultimately the law enforcement officer's responsibility to: - Correct Answer-- Stay abreast of new methods, studies, procedures, practices, court decisions, and dynamic tactics to perform their duties
- Maintain survival attitude at all times Who are Unknown subjects? - Correct Answer-- Physically impaired persons
- Emotionally disturbed persons
- Members of extremists political groups Why are physically impaired persons considered unknown? - Correct Answer-- May give law enforcement officer's a false sense of security, exposing them to additional possibilities of serious bodily injury or death Why are members of extremist political group be considered an unknown? - Correct Answer-- May view a law enforcement officer as a threat to their way of life and attempt to cause serious bodily injury or death to the law enforcement officer
What are recommended items that officers should carry off duty? - Correct Answer-- Weapon with extra magazine
- Handcuffs
- Police Identification and badge
- Cell Phone Most off duty officers killed by felonious assault failed to have proper frame of mind regarding the following: - Correct Answer-- Complacency
- Intervening without possessing needed equipment such as, firearm, handcuffs, etc.
- Failing temper their sense of duty with sound judgement
- When off- duty, the officer's style of dress may identify their law enforcement affiliation causing them to be recognized as a threat to the criminal
- Consideration should be given to how officers carry their driver license and credit cards. A visible wallet badge may again tip off the criminal element placing the off-duty officer at a disadvantage What are some strategies to avoid "friendly fire"? - Correct Answer-- Get message to the local dispatcher outlining the circumstance and providing a physical description of yourself
- If the situation occurred within a business, attempt to control access until identifiable law enforcement officers arrive.
- If possible, take a position where you can see responding law enforcement officers.
- Be prepared to obey a responding on-duty officer's commands What is important when responding to a dangerous situation while off-duty: - Correct Answer-- Have a survival state of mind
- Formulate a plan of action What are 4 important parts to formulating a plan of action? - Correct Answer-- Summoning on-duty assistance
- Identifying escape routes
- Finding cover and concealment
- Protecting family members who may be with you Define Identity Fraud - Correct Answer-- Obtaining personal identifying information from another and using or attempting to use that person's information with fraudulent intent, including obtaining or attempting to obtain anything of value. How can identity thieves use personal identifying information? - Correct Answer-- Credit card fraud
- Phone and utilities fraud
- Bank/Finance fraud
- Government documents fraud
- Other fraud (Obtaining a job, medical services)
What are identity theft methods? - Correct Answer-- Internet phishing
- personal associations
- burglary and mail theft
- Discarded information/ dumpster diving
- Skimming
- Changing your address
- Pre-texting What is internet phishing? - Correct Answer-They pretend to be financial institutions or companies and send spam or pop-up messages to potential victims to get them to reveal personal information. What is "skimming" when it pertains to identity theft? - Correct Answer-They steal credit/ debit card numbers by using a special storage device when processing credit or debit cards. What are some methods to protect yourself from identity theft? - Correct Answer-- Give information on "need to know" basis
- Shred personal information prior to disposal
- Use passwords protection
- Avoid giving information when requested over the telephone What is fraudulent document fraud? - Correct Answer-- The use, manufacture, or sale of counterfeit identity documents such as fake driver licenses, birth certificates, passports, credits cards, etc., for the purpose of immigration fraud or other criminal activity What are some security safeguards for documents? - Correct Answer-- Security fibers
- Security threads
- Embossed Seal
- Latent images
- Rainbow Printing
- Watermark
- Micro-printing
- Planchettes
- Intaglio Printing
- Perforation What is a "Breeder documents"? - Correct Answer-- Birth certificate
- Social security number What are documents produced from breeder documents? - Correct Answer-- Passports
- Driver License
- Identification Cards
- Military Identification
- Immigration Identification
- Work Identification
- Visa What are some types of documents criminals can produce utilizing stolen information? - Correct Answer-- Credit Cards
- Checks
- Social Security Cards
- Birth Certificates
- Passports
- Driver license
- Identification Cards
- Permanent Residence Cards
- Resident Alien Cards
- Voter ID cards What are the 7 categories of drugs? - Correct Answer-- CNS Depressants
- CNS Stimulants
- Hallucinogens
- Dissociative Anesthetics
- Narcotic Analgesics
- Inhalants
- Cannabis DEPRESSANTS What are some forms? What are side effects? - Correct Answer-- Alcohol, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Dextromethorphan
- Slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior STIMULANTS What are some forms? What are some side effects? - Correct Answer-- Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Amphetamines
- Euphoria, drowsiness, constricted pupils HALLUCINGENS What are some forms? What are some side effects? - Correct Answer-- Mushrooms, Peyote, MDMA, LSD
- Euphoria, drowsiness, constricted pupils DISSOCIATIVE ANESTHETICS What are some forms? What are some side effects? - Correct Answer-- PCP/ Phencycidine, Ketamine
- Hallucinations, combative, chemical odor NARCOTIC ANALGESICS What are some forms?
What are some side effects? - Correct Answer-- Heorin, Morphine, Oxycodone
- Euphoria, Low-raspy speech, dry mouth INHALANTS What are some forms? What are some side effects? - Correct Answer-- Glue, Hairspray, Cleaning fluids
- Disoriented, chemical on hands/face, flushed face, uncommunicative CANNABIS What are some forms? What are some side effects? - Correct Answer-- Marijuana
- Disorientation, euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, muscle tremors, eyelid tremors What are 4 safety and methods determining controlled substances that you have confiscated: - Correct Answer-- Proper safety precautions - "Glove Up"
- Physical Characteristics of the controlled substance
- Drug field testing methods
- Drug paraphernalia surrounding the suspected controlled substance at the time of confiscation What are the 7 types of drug paraphernalia: - Correct Answer-- Hypodermic needles
- Scales
- Pipes for smoking crack and weed
- Spoons and syringes
- plastic twists or paper bindles
- Tubes for snorting cocaine and methamphetamines
- Cigarette papers True or false: You can taste substances suspected of being a controlled substance. - Correct Answer-False True or false: You can smell substances suspected of being a controlled substances. - Correct Answer-False True or false: When searching drug labs, use any certified LEO officer. - Correct Answer-False, use specially trained clandestine laboratory drug teams when searching a possible drug lab. True or false: When you are punctured, wash the area with soap and water, get medical attention, and report the exposure. - Correct Answer-True True or false: It is an acceptable practice to package a dry powder substance in a plastic container or bag. - Correct Answer-True
True or false: You can package wet marijuana in a plastic container. - Correct Answer- False, wet marijuana will mold in a plastic bag and potentially destroy the evidentiary value. True or false: When you come across a clandestine lab, make sure the surrounding neighbors do not leave their homes. - Correct Answer-False, when you come across a clandestine lab, evacuate the surrounding neighborhood. True or false: When you come across a clandestine lab, advise all responding personnel of the immediate dangers involved with a clandestine lab. - Correct Answer- True. The likely places to find drugs during a traffic stop, accidents, and arrests: - Correct Answer-- Drugs found on people
- Drugs found in plain view
- Drugs found during vehicle search or during vehicle inventory. The likely places to find drugs during arrest warrant executions: - Correct Answer-- Drugs found on people
- Drugs observed in plain view The likely places to find drugs during patrol sightings: - Correct Answer-- People buying and selling controlled substances at known areas of drug trafficking
- Use of controlled substances in vehicles What three incidents are you likely to find drugs? - Correct Answer-- Domestic disputes
- Assault incidents
- Burglary incidents What are common drug measurements? - Correct Answer-- Pounds, ounces, grams, milligrams, liters, milliliters How does an officer explain and justify the use of force? - Correct Answer-- Totality of the situation
- Use of force needs to be articulated with relevant facts to show force used was reasonable and neccesary What are special circumstances to use an impact weapons? - Correct Answer-- Close proximity to a firearm/weapon
- Injury or exhaustion
- Ground position
- Disability
- Imminent danger What are two intended goals when using the impact weapon? - Correct Answer-- To demonstrate a show of force to prevent a physical altercation form occurring
- To stop a physical altercation (not amounting to deadly force) as soon as possible using only amount of force deemed reasonable and neccesary Why do you not use an impact weapon to be used as a control technique to the throat/ neck area? - Correct Answer-- Impact weapon is not sensitive to pressure applied
- It may cause serious injury or death What are the two impact weapon target areas? - Correct Answer-- Lower legs
- Arms and/or hands What are the four impact weapon "non preferred" target areas? - Correct Answer-- Head
- Neck/throat area
- Back/spinal area
- Groin area What angle should you swing the impact weapon? - Correct Answer-- Either 45 degree or 90 degree angle What are the two positions in which the impact weapon may be held? - Correct Answer-- Upper cradle
- Two hand low defense What are the 4 responsibilities of the medical examiner? - Correct Answer-- Determine cause of death
- Determine manner of death
- Obtain positive identification
- Provide expert testimony in court True or false: The Medical Examiner is staffed 24 hours a day and examinations are done every day of the year. - Correct Answer-- True True or false: Any "reasonable person" can pronounce a person as dead. - Correct Answer-- True When may a family view a dead body? - Correct Answer-- May be allowed after the on- scene investigation is concluded What are the initial duties at the scene of a dead body? - Correct Answer-- if the death appears to be natural, question family, friends, witnesses and look for medications that will establish medical history.
- Contact the attending physician and determine whether they will sign the death certificate.
- An attended death may be released to the mortuary of the family's choosing and need not be reported to OME
True of false: One of the officer's duties include securing and restricting unnecessary movements and contamination in a dead body crime scene. - Correct Answer-- True True or false: The officer should collect and secure evidence on a dead body as fast as possible. - Correct Answer-- False, most cases the officer should wait for the OME investigator to respond. What does a "GSR test" stand for? And when will it be used? - Correct Answer-- Gun Residue Test
- The GSR test is no longer routinely performed on gunshot wound victims.
- GSR will be performed when a law enforcement agency has a special request. What are the following considerations for identifying a body? - Correct Answer-- Most bodies can be identified through circumstances at the scene (such as: Driver license)
- Visual identification not possible (such as: Decomposition)
- Fingerprinting may be done but only with consent with the OME
- Other methods of identification (such as: Clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc.) What should be used as samples for testing for a toxicology report? - Correct Answer-- Blood
- Urine
- Vitreous (fluid from the eyeball) What are the six common postmortem changes: - Correct Answer-- Rigor Mortis (Stiffening)
- Livor Mortis (Pooling of blood)
- Algor mortis (Cooling core)
- Decomposition
- Skeletonization
- Environmental effects on the body What are the 3 types of wounds? - Correct Answer-- Blunt force injuries
- Sharp force injuries
- Gunshot wounds What are 6 indications of suicide? - Correct Answer-- Statements by decedent to others
- Notes or documents
- Previous gestures or attempts
- Physical evidence
- Departure from usual behavior patterns
- Insurance issues/family perceptions What are 4 indications of overdose? - Correct Answer-- Illicit drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine present
- Prescription medication present
- Paraphernalia with residue present
- Toxicology determines what substances are present and levels of each What are things to consider in infant death? - Correct Answer-- Natural/ Abuse
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome What are indications of accidental death? (9 indications) - Correct Answer-- Drug related
- Asphyxia
- Trauma
- Thermal injury
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Industrial
- Gunshot
- Autoerotic What are some hazards at a dead body scene? (5 hazards) - Correct Answer-- Bio- hazard
- Carbon Monoxide
- Cyanide
- Asphyxia
- Chemical spill True or false: An officer should be paranoid at every dead body scene. - Correct Answer-- False, Officers should be suspicious, but not paranoid True or false: The decedent's lifestyle should have a large impact on the dead body investigation. - Correct Answer-- False, the lifestyle should have no bearing on the investigation. True or false: An officer's own view of what appropriate or inappropriate grieving of the family or friends will likely be irrelevant to the dead body investigation. - Correct Answer-- True What are some philosophy and criteria of a Patrol Interdiction Team (P.I.T)? - Correct Answer-- A rapid deployment of patrol officer
- Interdicts and saves human lives
- An immediate patrol response to interdict and resolve "in-progress" calls where no other options are readily available
- Develops teamwork, tactics, and firearms skills for patrol officers to resolve an in progress critical incident True or false: P.I.T. is the same as a S.W.A.T. team. - Correct Answer-- False, P.I.T. is only used to resolve immediate life threatening crisis What are important elements of preplanning a P.I.T. program? - Correct Answer-- Policy
- Training
- Identification of possible target locations
- Prevention
- Incident Command What are three advantages of a P.I.T. response? - Correct Answer-- The ability to rapidly deploy officers to confront and neutralize the suspects/threats
- To quickly contain and isolate the suspects from potential victims
- rescue wounded and/or evacuate potential victims What are three disadvantages of a P.I.T. response? - Correct Answer-- Officers receive minimum information regarding suspect's description, actions, weapons, or the environment where the situation is occurring
- Specialized weapons and ballistic protection may not be available or may be left behind
- Heavy radio traffic will interfere with communications
- Minimal time for planning prior to immediate action What are three priorities in P.I.T. response? - Correct Answer-- Stopping the suspects' actions
- Rescuing victims
- Apprehending the suspects What are some typical effects on P.I.T. responders? - Correct Answer-- Shaking, sweaty hands
- Increased heart rate
- Increased respirations or holding one's breath
- Dry mouth
- Loss of fine motor skills
- Loss peripheral vision
- Reduced auditory ability
- Fear
- Intense Physical and mental stress As a "first responder" of a P.I.T. situation, what are your responsibilities? - Correct Answer-- Establish a command post
- Gather emergency intelligence
- Make proper and timely decisions
- Identify available staffing
- Make assignments
- Establish communications Initiate a plan
- Establish location for staging of additional arriving officers What are some pertinent information that should be gathered before executing a P.I.T.?
- Correct Answer-- Type of problem