Police Sergeant Test Study Guide, With 100% Verified Answers

Police Sergeant Test Study Guide, With 100% Verified Answers-1st Amendment - Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition 2nd Amendment - Right to keep and bear arms 3rd Amendment - No quartering of soldiers in private homes 4th Amendment - Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure 5th Amendment - protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, due process 6th Amendment - The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person 7th Amendment - Right to a trial by jury in civil cases 8th Amendment - No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail 9th Amendment - Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution 10th Amendment - Powers Reserved to the States What is the Department's property policy? - ALL PROPERTY THAT COMES INTO THE POSSESSION of an officer of the Department, for any reason WILL BE INVENTORIED as soon as practicable and a WRITTEN RECORD of the inventory will be made on the HQ-109 How do you inventory a closed container? - Open and inventory. If unable to open without force gain consent to use force. If unable to gain consent note the compartment was not inventoried and why. An EXCEPTION to this policy is in investigations arising under Article 179e, V.T.C.S. (TEXAS RACING ACT). Warrantless seizures of contraband or evidence, pursuant to this Act or its rules, MAY BE DOCUMENTED UTILIZING THE TEXAS RACING COMMISSION (TRC) INVENTORY/RECEIPT form in lieu of agency forms HQ-109 What is the Department's policy of when to seize property and how long it is retained? - Seize and impound property ONLY when there is a legitimate need to. Retain seized property ONLY so long as that need is served. What do you do with property that may or may not be stolen? - Citizens are ordinarily under no obligation to prove ownership. The burden is on the officer to prove it is stolen. What are the two types of property recognized by the Department? - Evidentiary and non-evidentiary The HQ-109 is used for what two types of property? - Evidentiary and non-evidentiary. EXCEPT when seized pursuant to a search warrant or the Texas Racing Act. Where and how is evidentiary property stored? - All property must be stored in a secure area whether in a DPS Storage facility or a non-DPS storage facility (wrecker yard, etc.) WHEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE INVOLVED IN AN INVESTIGATION WITH DPS PERSONNEL, THE LOCAL AGENCY SHOULD BE UTILIZED FOR STORAGE WHEN PRACTICABLE. What forms are required when you seize a Prohibited Weapon? - HQ-109 HQ-109A HQ-108 (property log) HQ-113 (property tag) HQ-114 (Magistrate's order to seize weapon) Case report What forms are required when you seize a firearm? - HQ-109 HQ-109A HQ-108 (property log) HQ-113 (property tag) HQ-114 (Magistrate's order to seize weapon) Case Report