CITP Exam 4 | UPDATED 2026 | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW
• Cryptocurrency -✓✓ANSWER: is a type of virtual currency.
• Bitcoin addresses -✓✓ANSWER: will always be between 26 and 36 characters
long and always begin with the characters 1, 3, or bc1.
• Examples of hardware wallets -✓✓ANSWER: Ledger
• Seed Phrases -✓✓ANSWER: Consist of 12 or 24 short words that must be
entered in the exact order to reconstitute a wallet.
• Conversion of fiat currency to cryptocurrency and vice versa -✓✓ANSWER: is
known as the on- and off-ramps for cryptocurrency.
• What is the difference between signs and symptoms of mental illness? -
✓✓ANSWER: Signs are observable indicators recognized by others (e.g., law
enforcement, doctors, bystanders), while symptoms are internal experiences
reported by the individual.
• What is a mental health crisis? -✓✓ANSWER: A psychiatric or emotional
situation that significantly reduces functionality and may require law enforcement
intervention.
,• What are some signs and symptoms of a mental health crisis? -✓✓ANSWER:
Excessive sadness, guilt, or fear
Disorganized thinking, hallucinations, or delusions
Changes in sleep, appetite, or perception of reality
Substance abuse or physical complaints (pain, headaches, etc.)
• Does displaying mental illness or being in crisis mean the person is involved in
criminal activity? -✓✓ANSWER: No, a mental health crisis does not necessarily
indicate criminal behavior.
• What is deinstitutionalization, and what was its impact? -✓✓ANSWER: The
movement of mentally ill individuals from asylums to community mental health
centers in the 1950s, which later led to increased crime and incarceration rates in
the 1960s-70s due to a lack of services.
• Roles of individuals with mental illness in law enforcement situations -
✓✓ANSWER: - Offender (committing a crime)
- Disorderly person (disruptive behavior)
- Missing person (reported lost)
- Complainant (reporting real or imagined issues)
- Victim (experiencing harm during a crisis)
• Potential dangers of in-custody deaths for mentally ill individuals -✓✓ANSWER:
Positional asphyxiation, severe intoxication, or medical conditions may
contribute. Officers must ensure proper positioning and medical evaluation (EMS
involvement).
, • Steps for officers when dispatched to a mental health crisis -✓✓ANSWER:
Gather information (weapons, individuals involved, drugs, injuries). Request
backup if needed. Check historical information on the location or individuals.
• Key verbal cues of a person experiencing a mental health crisis -✓✓ANSWER: -
Illogical thoughts, paranoia, hallucinations
- Unusual speech patterns (rapid, slow, pressured speech)
- Being argumentative, hostile, or threatening self-harm
• Behavioral cues of a person experiencing a mental health crisis -✓✓ANSWER: -
Tics, pacing, agitation
- Sudden jerking movements
- Non-compliance or exaggerated emotional reactions
• Steps for officers upon arriving at a scene involving a mental health crisis -
✓✓ANSWER: - Observe behavior carefully
- Secure the scene if necessary
- Recognize danger signs (suicidal intent, violence, or lack of compliance)
• How should officers communicate with a person in crisis? -✓✓ANSWER: Move
slowly and speak calmly
Identify yourself and use the person's name
Avoid shouting or arguing
Offer reassurance and emphasize help
ANSWERS | COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW
• Cryptocurrency -✓✓ANSWER: is a type of virtual currency.
• Bitcoin addresses -✓✓ANSWER: will always be between 26 and 36 characters
long and always begin with the characters 1, 3, or bc1.
• Examples of hardware wallets -✓✓ANSWER: Ledger
• Seed Phrases -✓✓ANSWER: Consist of 12 or 24 short words that must be
entered in the exact order to reconstitute a wallet.
• Conversion of fiat currency to cryptocurrency and vice versa -✓✓ANSWER: is
known as the on- and off-ramps for cryptocurrency.
• What is the difference between signs and symptoms of mental illness? -
✓✓ANSWER: Signs are observable indicators recognized by others (e.g., law
enforcement, doctors, bystanders), while symptoms are internal experiences
reported by the individual.
• What is a mental health crisis? -✓✓ANSWER: A psychiatric or emotional
situation that significantly reduces functionality and may require law enforcement
intervention.
,• What are some signs and symptoms of a mental health crisis? -✓✓ANSWER:
Excessive sadness, guilt, or fear
Disorganized thinking, hallucinations, or delusions
Changes in sleep, appetite, or perception of reality
Substance abuse or physical complaints (pain, headaches, etc.)
• Does displaying mental illness or being in crisis mean the person is involved in
criminal activity? -✓✓ANSWER: No, a mental health crisis does not necessarily
indicate criminal behavior.
• What is deinstitutionalization, and what was its impact? -✓✓ANSWER: The
movement of mentally ill individuals from asylums to community mental health
centers in the 1950s, which later led to increased crime and incarceration rates in
the 1960s-70s due to a lack of services.
• Roles of individuals with mental illness in law enforcement situations -
✓✓ANSWER: - Offender (committing a crime)
- Disorderly person (disruptive behavior)
- Missing person (reported lost)
- Complainant (reporting real or imagined issues)
- Victim (experiencing harm during a crisis)
• Potential dangers of in-custody deaths for mentally ill individuals -✓✓ANSWER:
Positional asphyxiation, severe intoxication, or medical conditions may
contribute. Officers must ensure proper positioning and medical evaluation (EMS
involvement).
, • Steps for officers when dispatched to a mental health crisis -✓✓ANSWER:
Gather information (weapons, individuals involved, drugs, injuries). Request
backup if needed. Check historical information on the location or individuals.
• Key verbal cues of a person experiencing a mental health crisis -✓✓ANSWER: -
Illogical thoughts, paranoia, hallucinations
- Unusual speech patterns (rapid, slow, pressured speech)
- Being argumentative, hostile, or threatening self-harm
• Behavioral cues of a person experiencing a mental health crisis -✓✓ANSWER: -
Tics, pacing, agitation
- Sudden jerking movements
- Non-compliance or exaggerated emotional reactions
• Steps for officers upon arriving at a scene involving a mental health crisis -
✓✓ANSWER: - Observe behavior carefully
- Secure the scene if necessary
- Recognize danger signs (suicidal intent, violence, or lack of compliance)
• How should officers communicate with a person in crisis? -✓✓ANSWER: Move
slowly and speak calmly
Identify yourself and use the person's name
Avoid shouting or arguing
Offer reassurance and emphasize help
