DCJS Certification Complete Law Enforcement Study Guide
What are the three basic concepts of Service orientation, community partnerships, resource
public service? and referral access.
What are the three attributes of service- They help citizens solve problems, treat citizens with
oriented police? respect, and give back to their communities.
Collaborative partnerships are one of Community policing.
the three primary elements of what?
Name the five categories of community Other government agencies, nonprofits and advocacy
partners. organizations, private businesses, community
members, news media.
Which four populations most often need Adolescent runaways, people experiencing
a referral? homelessness, the intoxicated, the mentally ill.
What four services do officers refer Emergency social services, local non-profits,
people to? emergency medical services, local faith-based or
community groups.
How can an individual officer promote Frequent meetings with community members, bicycle
success in a public service effort? and foot patrols, relationships with schools, minority
communities, faith-based organizations, Neighborhood
Watch, National Night Out, volunteer events.
What is the burden of proof in a civil Preponderance of the evidence — greater than 50%
matter? weight of evidence that the defendant was responsible.
Define tort and defamation. Tort — an injury, whether to a person or to property.
Defamation — injury to a person's reputation.
What determines which court hears a The amount of money sought.
civil matter, and at what amounts?
, DCJS Certification Complete Law Enforcement Study Guide
What penalty defines a misdemeanor in Not more than one year in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.
Virginia?
What penalty defines a felony in More than one year in jail, or more than a $2,500 fine
Virginia? — up to a life sentence.
Where do most civil matters begin? The General District Court Clerk's Office.
What is the controlling question for Has a criminal code violation occurred?
deciding civil vs. criminal?
What four acts constitute the practice of Giving advice applying legal principles to facts for
law? compensation, selecting, drafting, or completing legal
documents affecting legal rights, representing another
before a tribunal, negotiating legal rights on behalf of
another.
What is a writ of possession? A court order authorizing a sheriff to evict tenants and
restore possession of the property to the landlord.
What is a warrant in debt? A civil claim for money — how a lawsuit is filed.
If there is no court order, who has rights Both parents have equal rights over the child.
over a child?
What do § 15.2-1425 and § 15.2-1429 Localities may adopt ordinances, resolutions, and
authorize? motions; localities may set penalties, but no penalty
may exceed those for a Class 1 misdemeanor.
May a Virginia locality regulate privately No, § 15.2-926.3 prohibits localities from regulating
owned drones? privately owned unmanned aircraft systems.
, DCJS Certification Complete Law Enforcement Study Guide
Under § 15.2-926, what curfew hours Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
may a locality set for unattended
minors?
What are the penalties for trespass with Within 50 feet of a dwelling to coerce, intimidate, or
a drone (§ 18.2-121.3)? harass — Class 1 misdemeanor; over public utilities or
critical infrastructure — Class 4 felony.
What are the four factors for safe Timeliness, validity, don't meet where police or
personal contacts with a source? criminals gather, and provide a suitable cover story.
What is the ideal vehicle patrol speed 20-25 MPH.
for observing and listening?
How should a one-officer unit check The answer is not provided in the notes.
buildings at night?
What are the four rules for foot patrol at The answer is not provided in the notes.
night?
What fraction of officers murdered in The answer is not provided in the notes.
the line of duty die in an ambush?
What is the four-stage ambush The answer is not provided in the notes.
response framework?
Which vehicle pillar is the best cover, The answer is not provided in the notes.
and why?
What is the recommended speed for 20-25 MPH.
patrol vehicles?
What are the three basic concepts of Service orientation, community partnerships, resource
public service? and referral access.
What are the three attributes of service- They help citizens solve problems, treat citizens with
oriented police? respect, and give back to their communities.
Collaborative partnerships are one of Community policing.
the three primary elements of what?
Name the five categories of community Other government agencies, nonprofits and advocacy
partners. organizations, private businesses, community
members, news media.
Which four populations most often need Adolescent runaways, people experiencing
a referral? homelessness, the intoxicated, the mentally ill.
What four services do officers refer Emergency social services, local non-profits,
people to? emergency medical services, local faith-based or
community groups.
How can an individual officer promote Frequent meetings with community members, bicycle
success in a public service effort? and foot patrols, relationships with schools, minority
communities, faith-based organizations, Neighborhood
Watch, National Night Out, volunteer events.
What is the burden of proof in a civil Preponderance of the evidence — greater than 50%
matter? weight of evidence that the defendant was responsible.
Define tort and defamation. Tort — an injury, whether to a person or to property.
Defamation — injury to a person's reputation.
What determines which court hears a The amount of money sought.
civil matter, and at what amounts?
, DCJS Certification Complete Law Enforcement Study Guide
What penalty defines a misdemeanor in Not more than one year in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.
Virginia?
What penalty defines a felony in More than one year in jail, or more than a $2,500 fine
Virginia? — up to a life sentence.
Where do most civil matters begin? The General District Court Clerk's Office.
What is the controlling question for Has a criminal code violation occurred?
deciding civil vs. criminal?
What four acts constitute the practice of Giving advice applying legal principles to facts for
law? compensation, selecting, drafting, or completing legal
documents affecting legal rights, representing another
before a tribunal, negotiating legal rights on behalf of
another.
What is a writ of possession? A court order authorizing a sheriff to evict tenants and
restore possession of the property to the landlord.
What is a warrant in debt? A civil claim for money — how a lawsuit is filed.
If there is no court order, who has rights Both parents have equal rights over the child.
over a child?
What do § 15.2-1425 and § 15.2-1429 Localities may adopt ordinances, resolutions, and
authorize? motions; localities may set penalties, but no penalty
may exceed those for a Class 1 misdemeanor.
May a Virginia locality regulate privately No, § 15.2-926.3 prohibits localities from regulating
owned drones? privately owned unmanned aircraft systems.
, DCJS Certification Complete Law Enforcement Study Guide
Under § 15.2-926, what curfew hours Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
may a locality set for unattended
minors?
What are the penalties for trespass with Within 50 feet of a dwelling to coerce, intimidate, or
a drone (§ 18.2-121.3)? harass — Class 1 misdemeanor; over public utilities or
critical infrastructure — Class 4 felony.
What are the four factors for safe Timeliness, validity, don't meet where police or
personal contacts with a source? criminals gather, and provide a suitable cover story.
What is the ideal vehicle patrol speed 20-25 MPH.
for observing and listening?
How should a one-officer unit check The answer is not provided in the notes.
buildings at night?
What are the four rules for foot patrol at The answer is not provided in the notes.
night?
What fraction of officers murdered in The answer is not provided in the notes.
the line of duty die in an ambush?
What is the four-stage ambush The answer is not provided in the notes.
response framework?
Which vehicle pillar is the best cover, The answer is not provided in the notes.
and why?
What is the recommended speed for 20-25 MPH.
patrol vehicles?
