TLETA POST TEST STUDY MATERIAL UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is the life expectancy of a LEO and the average year in professional service>? (and other info)
ANSWER
14.9 years less than national average for life expectancy.
16.9 yrs in service on average.
3/4 divorce rate
burnout in 5 yrs. General adaptations: alarm, resistance, exhaustion (burnout). 3 stress
reactions: high, moderate, low.. remember 1/3 rule and big lie.
Question 2.
What is suffocation?
ANSWER
Suffocation is when oxygen fail to reach the blood, could be from plastic bag over head, from a
gas.. sealing off mouth and nose by manual compression.. failure of oxygen to reach organs
Question 3.
how is reasonable expectation of privacy judged?
ANSWER
Katz Test
1. person exhibited an actual expectation of privacy
2. one society is prepared to accept as reasonable
Question 4.
What is a dangerous fleeing felon?
ANSWER
PC that:
1. suspect committed offense SBI or death
2. will commit offense SBI or death
3. all other means of apprehension have been exhausted
4. if feasible, officer has identified themself and given a warning deadly force will be used
,Question 5.
what schedule is cocaine?
ANSWER
Schedule 2
Question 6.
What is 39-16?
ANSWER
crimes against government (false reports, coercion)
Question 7.
What are hate crimes?
ANSWER
crimes committed because of an intense dislike or hatred of another person based on factors
such as: race, religion, national origin, sexuality, group affiliation of the victim
*it is an enhancement not a new crime category
Question 8.
Who are the latin kings?
ANSWER
oldest and largest hispanic led street gang in chicago, align with ppl nation, once a king always
a king, 5 point crown, gold colors
Question 9.
What are the 3 registries in TN?
ANSWER
Adult/Elder abuse, animal abuse, sex offender registry
,Question 10.
What are mid-west gangs?
ANSWER
gangster disciples, vice lords, latin kings
Question 11.
What are the factors to determine admissibility of identification in suspect identification?
ANSWER
1. opportunity of witness to see the criminal at the time of the crime
2. degree of witness attention
3. accuracy of and prior description (clothing differences State v. Jennings)
4. level of certainty demonstrated by witness
5. time span btwn crime and confrontation (needs to be nearly immediately- 20 minutes at
most)
*all factors establish reliability
Question 12.
what are passive safety devices?
ANSWER
safety devices always on in the vehicle: airbags, headrest etc.
Question 13.
What is the plus one rule?
ANSWER
always assume more than one suspect, more than one weapon... if you find one, assume there
is more
Question 14.
What is stalking?
ANSWER
39-17-315, a pattern of behavior including harassment, threats, unwanted communication etc.
It is contextual and 2 pronged:
1. has to be emotional detriment to victim- the harassment piece
2. at least 2 nonconsecutive events
, Question 15.
What is a domestic violence victim?
ANSWER
1. adults/minors who are current or former spouses
2. live together or have lived together
3. dating, have dated, who have or had a sexual relationship
4. related by blood or adoption
5. related or formerly related by marriage
6. children of a person in a relationship described in any of the above
Question 16.
What are facts about the people nation?
ANSWER
founded in 1950s, 5 point star important, red black gold colors, includes vice lords, all is well,
symbols of vice lords: top hat, play boy bunny, cane, pyramid, crescent moon, glove, dice,
sword, champaign glass
Question 17.
What does 1 kilo weigh in pounds?
ANSWER
2.2 lbs
Question 18.
what are active safety devices?
ANSWER
safety devices we have to activate: seatbelt, body armor, securing equipment, vehicle
maintenance, defensive driving etc.
Question 19.
What is needed in a warrant of arrest?
ANSWER
40-6-201 "Warrant of arrest"
order, in writing, stating the substance of the complaint, directed to a proper officer, signed by
a magistrate and commanding the arrest of the defendant
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
What is the life expectancy of a LEO and the average year in professional service>? (and other info)
ANSWER
14.9 years less than national average for life expectancy.
16.9 yrs in service on average.
3/4 divorce rate
burnout in 5 yrs. General adaptations: alarm, resistance, exhaustion (burnout). 3 stress
reactions: high, moderate, low.. remember 1/3 rule and big lie.
Question 2.
What is suffocation?
ANSWER
Suffocation is when oxygen fail to reach the blood, could be from plastic bag over head, from a
gas.. sealing off mouth and nose by manual compression.. failure of oxygen to reach organs
Question 3.
how is reasonable expectation of privacy judged?
ANSWER
Katz Test
1. person exhibited an actual expectation of privacy
2. one society is prepared to accept as reasonable
Question 4.
What is a dangerous fleeing felon?
ANSWER
PC that:
1. suspect committed offense SBI or death
2. will commit offense SBI or death
3. all other means of apprehension have been exhausted
4. if feasible, officer has identified themself and given a warning deadly force will be used
,Question 5.
what schedule is cocaine?
ANSWER
Schedule 2
Question 6.
What is 39-16?
ANSWER
crimes against government (false reports, coercion)
Question 7.
What are hate crimes?
ANSWER
crimes committed because of an intense dislike or hatred of another person based on factors
such as: race, religion, national origin, sexuality, group affiliation of the victim
*it is an enhancement not a new crime category
Question 8.
Who are the latin kings?
ANSWER
oldest and largest hispanic led street gang in chicago, align with ppl nation, once a king always
a king, 5 point crown, gold colors
Question 9.
What are the 3 registries in TN?
ANSWER
Adult/Elder abuse, animal abuse, sex offender registry
,Question 10.
What are mid-west gangs?
ANSWER
gangster disciples, vice lords, latin kings
Question 11.
What are the factors to determine admissibility of identification in suspect identification?
ANSWER
1. opportunity of witness to see the criminal at the time of the crime
2. degree of witness attention
3. accuracy of and prior description (clothing differences State v. Jennings)
4. level of certainty demonstrated by witness
5. time span btwn crime and confrontation (needs to be nearly immediately- 20 minutes at
most)
*all factors establish reliability
Question 12.
what are passive safety devices?
ANSWER
safety devices always on in the vehicle: airbags, headrest etc.
Question 13.
What is the plus one rule?
ANSWER
always assume more than one suspect, more than one weapon... if you find one, assume there
is more
Question 14.
What is stalking?
ANSWER
39-17-315, a pattern of behavior including harassment, threats, unwanted communication etc.
It is contextual and 2 pronged:
1. has to be emotional detriment to victim- the harassment piece
2. at least 2 nonconsecutive events
, Question 15.
What is a domestic violence victim?
ANSWER
1. adults/minors who are current or former spouses
2. live together or have lived together
3. dating, have dated, who have or had a sexual relationship
4. related by blood or adoption
5. related or formerly related by marriage
6. children of a person in a relationship described in any of the above
Question 16.
What are facts about the people nation?
ANSWER
founded in 1950s, 5 point star important, red black gold colors, includes vice lords, all is well,
symbols of vice lords: top hat, play boy bunny, cane, pyramid, crescent moon, glove, dice,
sword, champaign glass
Question 17.
What does 1 kilo weigh in pounds?
ANSWER
2.2 lbs
Question 18.
what are active safety devices?
ANSWER
safety devices we have to activate: seatbelt, body armor, securing equipment, vehicle
maintenance, defensive driving etc.
Question 19.
What is needed in a warrant of arrest?
ANSWER
40-6-201 "Warrant of arrest"
order, in writing, stating the substance of the complaint, directed to a proper officer, signed by
a magistrate and commanding the arrest of the defendant
