SWIC Police Academy Test 4 Revision
Questions All Solved Correct Rated
A+.
Assault - Responsibility of 1st Officer on Scene - Answer Secure the scene for self and others,
aid the injured, apprehend the perpetrator, protect the crime scene, document through
detailed reports, initial photographs, crowd control, traffic management
Assault - Interview Victim and Witnesses - Answer Was victim in reasonable apprehension of
receiving a battery, what did the assailant do to cause this fear, did victim have any past
experience with assailant, where is the perpetrator now, what was the cause or what led up to
the assault, will the victim sign a complaint, locate suspect-check for weapon used
Assault - Answer A person commits an assault when, without lawful authority, he or she
knowingly engages in conduct which places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a
battery
Aggravating Factors of Assault - Answer Use of a deadly weapon or firearm, Use of an object
designed to look like a deadly weapon or firearm, Wearing hoods, robes, or other disguises to
hide your identity, Operating a motor vehicle to cause a victim imminent fear of danger, Records
the assault (video or audio) with the intention of distributing the recording, Assaults someone
in a public place or facility such as a road, highway, school, or sports arena, Commits assault
against a "special victim" ex. Peace officers, Firefighters, Emergency medical personnel, Public or
educational employees, People with physical handicaps, Seniors (adults over the age of 60)
Robbery - Procedures - Answer One of primary initial duties is to determine is anyone injured
and render first aid. Secure the crime scene (officer safety, ensure suspect is not on scene, set
up perimeter, establish crime scene control procedures), BOLO (vehicle description, direction of
travel, suspect description, armed with), Is there a relationship between victim and suspect/
suspect and business?
Robbery - Investigation Steps - Answer Be cognizant of prints, items touched, dropped, left
behind, where could potential witnesses be, video surveillance, did suspect ask for a particular
item, know location of particular item they wanted, what was said, is this location peculiar for
robberies, ask yourself why here, LEADS/Inquires, Prints, Stolen property, Lineups
Human Trafficking - Answer Common referred to as modern slavery (obtaining or maintaining
the labor services), type of services possible involving human trafficking, examples of crime that
, Weapons violations - Answer Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a
Weapon, Concealed Carry Act
Murder - Answer the unlawful killing of another person without justification or excuse by
another person
Homicide - Answer act of one human killing another, manner of death
Steps in Death Investigation - Answer top priority for the investigation is to positively identify
the victim, preserve/protect scene, notify qualified crime scene tech, videotape/photograph,
coroner v. pathologist to determine the cause and mechanism of death
Cause of Death - Answer ex. gunshot, stabbing, blunt force trauma
Mechanism of Death - Answer ex. excessive hemorrhage, heart attack
Private "Manner" of death - Answer ex. homicide, suicide, accident, natural, undetermined
Signs of injury that reveal details of crime - Answer injury/defensive wounds, unusual marks,
ligatures, lividity, rigor mortis, estimate time of death
Autopsy - Answer determines cause and mechanism of death, extremely important to have an
officer present, conducted by medical examiner/pathologist
Deaths should always initially be treated as a homicide - Answer True
Methods for verifying identity of deceased person - Answer check for identification on body,
clothing, contact witnesses, have body viewed, public photo, fingerprints, blood type, DNA,
location of crime scene
Procedures for examining dead bodies for wounds and injuries - Answer procedures for
examining dead bodies for wounds and injuries, visually record wounds by: location, size, shape,
photograph wounds
Questions All Solved Correct Rated
A+.
Assault - Responsibility of 1st Officer on Scene - Answer Secure the scene for self and others,
aid the injured, apprehend the perpetrator, protect the crime scene, document through
detailed reports, initial photographs, crowd control, traffic management
Assault - Interview Victim and Witnesses - Answer Was victim in reasonable apprehension of
receiving a battery, what did the assailant do to cause this fear, did victim have any past
experience with assailant, where is the perpetrator now, what was the cause or what led up to
the assault, will the victim sign a complaint, locate suspect-check for weapon used
Assault - Answer A person commits an assault when, without lawful authority, he or she
knowingly engages in conduct which places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a
battery
Aggravating Factors of Assault - Answer Use of a deadly weapon or firearm, Use of an object
designed to look like a deadly weapon or firearm, Wearing hoods, robes, or other disguises to
hide your identity, Operating a motor vehicle to cause a victim imminent fear of danger, Records
the assault (video or audio) with the intention of distributing the recording, Assaults someone
in a public place or facility such as a road, highway, school, or sports arena, Commits assault
against a "special victim" ex. Peace officers, Firefighters, Emergency medical personnel, Public or
educational employees, People with physical handicaps, Seniors (adults over the age of 60)
Robbery - Procedures - Answer One of primary initial duties is to determine is anyone injured
and render first aid. Secure the crime scene (officer safety, ensure suspect is not on scene, set
up perimeter, establish crime scene control procedures), BOLO (vehicle description, direction of
travel, suspect description, armed with), Is there a relationship between victim and suspect/
suspect and business?
Robbery - Investigation Steps - Answer Be cognizant of prints, items touched, dropped, left
behind, where could potential witnesses be, video surveillance, did suspect ask for a particular
item, know location of particular item they wanted, what was said, is this location peculiar for
robberies, ask yourself why here, LEADS/Inquires, Prints, Stolen property, Lineups
Human Trafficking - Answer Common referred to as modern slavery (obtaining or maintaining
the labor services), type of services possible involving human trafficking, examples of crime that
, Weapons violations - Answer Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a
Weapon, Concealed Carry Act
Murder - Answer the unlawful killing of another person without justification or excuse by
another person
Homicide - Answer act of one human killing another, manner of death
Steps in Death Investigation - Answer top priority for the investigation is to positively identify
the victim, preserve/protect scene, notify qualified crime scene tech, videotape/photograph,
coroner v. pathologist to determine the cause and mechanism of death
Cause of Death - Answer ex. gunshot, stabbing, blunt force trauma
Mechanism of Death - Answer ex. excessive hemorrhage, heart attack
Private "Manner" of death - Answer ex. homicide, suicide, accident, natural, undetermined
Signs of injury that reveal details of crime - Answer injury/defensive wounds, unusual marks,
ligatures, lividity, rigor mortis, estimate time of death
Autopsy - Answer determines cause and mechanism of death, extremely important to have an
officer present, conducted by medical examiner/pathologist
Deaths should always initially be treated as a homicide - Answer True
Methods for verifying identity of deceased person - Answer check for identification on body,
clothing, contact witnesses, have body viewed, public photo, fingerprints, blood type, DNA,
location of crime scene
Procedures for examining dead bodies for wounds and injuries - Answer procedures for
examining dead bodies for wounds and injuries, visually record wounds by: location, size, shape,
photograph wounds
