SWIC Police Academy Test 4 – Questions & Answers
Assault - Responsibility of 1st Officer on Scene Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - Common referred to as modern
slavery (obtaining or maintaining the labor services), type of services
possible involving human trafficking, examples of crime that may lead to
discovery of human trafficking, possible indicators of human trafficking,
assistance for human trafficking
Weapons violations Correct Ans - Unlawful Use of a Weapon,
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Concealed Carry Act
Murder Correct Ans - the unlawful killing of another person
without justification or excuse by another person
Homicide Correct Ans - act of one human killing another, manner of
death
Steps in Death Investigation Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - ex. gunshot, stabbing, blunt force
trauma
Mechanism of Death Correct Ans - ex. excessive hemorrhage, heart
attack
Private "Manner" of death Correct Ans - ex. homicide, suicide,
accident, natural, undetermined
Signs of injury that reveal details of crime Correct Ans -
injury/defensive wounds, unusual marks, ligatures, lividity, rigor mortis,
estimate time of death
Autopsy Correct Ans - determines cause and mechanism of death,
extremely important to have an officer present, conducted by medical
examiner/pathologist
Assault - Responsibility of 1st Officer on Scene Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - Common referred to as modern
slavery (obtaining or maintaining the labor services), type of services
possible involving human trafficking, examples of crime that may lead to
discovery of human trafficking, possible indicators of human trafficking,
assistance for human trafficking
Weapons violations Correct Ans - Unlawful Use of a Weapon,
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Concealed Carry Act
Murder Correct Ans - the unlawful killing of another person
without justification or excuse by another person
Homicide Correct Ans - act of one human killing another, manner of
death
Steps in Death Investigation Correct Ans - 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 Correct Ans - ex. gunshot, stabbing, blunt force
trauma
Mechanism of Death Correct Ans - ex. excessive hemorrhage, heart
attack
Private "Manner" of death Correct Ans - ex. homicide, suicide,
accident, natural, undetermined
Signs of injury that reveal details of crime Correct Ans -
injury/defensive wounds, unusual marks, ligatures, lividity, rigor mortis,
estimate time of death
Autopsy Correct Ans - determines cause and mechanism of death,
extremely important to have an officer present, conducted by medical
examiner/pathologist
