Utah LEO Study Flash Cards QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Utah LEO St What is a Civil Dispute? A conflict between two or more parties where no crime is occurred. What is a Summons? Call issued by a court to appear, come, or do something. Who can be Summoned? Defendant to appear in court, and person to appear in court as jury or witness. Writs is Replevin? An order or writ issued to recover an item of personal property. What is Attachment and Garnishment? - 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? 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? 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. - No Contact or harass - Not possess gun or other weapons - Establish temporary custody of children What is a Notice of Eviction? Removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord. What is a Liens? A legal claim or hold over property to secure the payment of a debt. What are civil bench warrants for arrest? 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? 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? - Peace Officers - Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs - Constables and constables deputies - State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve process. Licensed Private Investigators may serve: - 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: - Complaints and petitions - Summonses - Subpoenas What are the functions or Patrol? - 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? - Aim is to be highly visible in order to discourage the occurrence of the problem you are seeking to control. What is Reactive patrol? - Aim is to apprehend the violator or criminal in the act or after the fact. Major characteristics of automobile patrol? - 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? - 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- - 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... 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... Learner permit after pasing eye and written testd permit valid six months You must have what when operating a vehicle? Drivers license proof of insurance Registration If someone does not have insurance on the car they are operating, the officer shall... Impound the vehicle. What are the 4 classes of license? 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 10,001 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 - 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- -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 - Allow someone else to use - Use someone else - Refuse to surrender to peace officer - Tampering with drivers license What will Disqualify CDL? Driving a CDL vehicle above .04 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? - 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: - 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? - 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? 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? Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment What are the 5 key components of an investigation and field notes? - 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? - 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: - 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"? - 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? - One Officer on each opposing diagonal corner Example: Officer A on corner #1, officer B on corner #4 - Additional officers fill in corners upon arrival What are the steps of a preliminary search of a building: - 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? - 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: - 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: - 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: - 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... - 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: - 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: - 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? - Traffic offense - Investigative (reasonable suspicion) - High risk stops What is some information that should be transmitted to the dispatcher prior to stopping the vehicle? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? Passenger side What are advantages of Driver side approach? What are advantages of Passenger side approach? 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? - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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... - 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)... - 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... - 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? - 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. - 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? - 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: - 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... - 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? - 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? - Excitement - Confusion - Complacency What are the 3 primary objectives of a high risk traffic stop? - Stop the suspect vehicle - Apprehend the suspect - Complete the stop safely and effectively How should you position vehicle for high risk stops? - Fanning method - Stacking method In a high risk stop, where do you want the suspect to put the car keys? - On top of the car When reporting to dispatch on a high risk stop, make sure to... - 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... - 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... - 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? 1. All guns are always loaded and are to be treated that accordingly. 2. Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the conscious decision to fire. 4. Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond. What are the three positions of the handgun? 1. In the holster 2. Ready Position 3. On target What is a cohabitant? 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? A cohabitant who has been subjected to domestic violence. What is domestic violence abuse? 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? 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... 1. Tension building 2. Violent outburst 3. Honeymoon When domestic violence becomes a frequent occurrence there are 2 common themes: 1. Violence usually worsens without intervention 2. 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? - 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... - 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? Five days. When MUST you make an arrest on a domestic violence? (4 situations) 1. Probable cause to believe there will be continued violence against alleged victim 2. There is serious bodily injury 3. A weapon was used 4. There is a violation of protective order What are 6 calming techniques used for DV situations? 1. Allow personal space without physical contact. 2. Have the parties sit to reduce tension and movement. 3. Use a calm, friendly, and firm voice. 4.Discuss current issues and resolutions only. 5. Reduce extraneous distractions. 6. Maintain control over officers' personal emotions and biases. If someone commits domestic violence in the presence of a child.... Will have separate charges for each child present. (B misdemeanors) When someone's property is damaged, what should you do? Crash report. What are the two primary reasons for regulation of traffic? Prevention of traffic accidents. What causes increased highway fatalities and injuries, increased property damage, poor image of police, and impediment of traffic flow? Non-enforcement of traffic laws. True or false: You must prove intent on every traffic violation. False. When can an officer give a citation? In lieu of or in addition to taking a person into custody. What is automobile homicide? 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: - 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? - When overtaking a vehicle - When avoiding an obstruction - When passing a bicycle or moped What is the legal basis for vehicle inventory? - Inventory of all property prior to vehicle impound Reasons to search a vehicle: - Probable cause, warrant - Consent - Incident to arrest Why do we inventory a vehicle? - Protect owner's property from theft - Protect officer from the liability - Contraband may be seized Show 183 more Add or remove terms You can also click on terms or definitions to blur or reveal them Review with an activityudy Flash Cards QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS