SCCJA Block 2 Exam 2023 Questions and Answers

Types of Patrol (vehicle) - Answer- Most Popular, Cover Large area quickly and efficiently, Protection from elements and provides cover, Easy to isolate from community Types of Patrol (Foot) - Answer- Original and Most basic form of patrol, Public perception, More familiar with patrol area and people within, Smaller Patrol area, limited mobility, Equipment issues Types of Patrol (Plainclothes) - Answer- Appropriate clothing for event-blend in, Equipment, Uniformed officers are in charge Advantages to foot patrol - Answer- Police officers on foot traditionally interact well with the citizens and are most knowledgeable on community concerns and problems. It increases the officer's familiarity with the physical characteristics of the territory. Allows for inspection of areas that are not always possible or may have limited accessibility if using a patrol vehicle. Allows the officer to become more familiar with the businesses, their owners, patrons, and the citizens who work or live in his/her beat area. Disadvantages to foot patrol - Answer- Restricted movement or ability to cover larger areas effectively. Limits pursuit. Inability to use some equipment. Professional Guardian - Answer- As a first responder, you have volunteered to defend those within our society that cannot or will not be capable of defending themselves from the evil that surrounds us. Community Oriented Policing (COP) - Answer- philosophy that combines traditional aspects of law enforcement with prevention measures, problem-solving, community engagement, and community partnerships. Samples/Tactics/Ideas of Successfully Implemented Community Oriented Policing Programs - Answer- Neighborhood Watch Programs consisting of community coordinators, watch coordinators, block captains, and a board of directors. (2) Citizen Patrol Groups (3) Citizen Police Academies - education programs (4) Citizen surveys to measure satisfaction with police services (5) A problem solving step process for staff (i.e., identify, analyze, respond, assess) (6) Community partnerships to attack drug, gang and nuisance problems (7) Instituting foot patrols (8) Promoting citizen friendly ride-alongs (9) Departmental events (10) Civilian volunteer programs (11) Partnerships with public and private sector to include non-profit organizations Scholar - Answer- First Responders must continually educate themselves on everything from new techniques and tactics to advances in technology. Statesman - Answer- This refers to your interpersonal communication skills and leadership. Leaders have the ability to keep their heads when everyone around them is losing theirs. Warrior - Answer- this is not an ideological term. it is the person with the confidence and competence to wade into this nightmare and do what has to be done. Hope and courage will not be enough! preparation (appearance) - Answer- Your uniform and appearance give the public their first impression not only of you, but also of your agency and law enforcement as a profession. preparation (Attitude) - Answer- (Mental Preparation) Developing a positive attitude prior to going on patrol is a key element in job satisfaction. Proper job performance, mental sharpness, and a reduction in stress levels are all the positive side effects of a positive attitude. Weapon - Answer- When you look yourself over, make a habit to see if your weapon is in its holster and your back up weapon (if permitted by agency policy) is secured in its holster as well. Your weapon systems should be properly maintained, cleaned and serviced. Your weapons need regular maintenance even if they have not been recently fired. Holster - Answer- Inspect your holster for damage and to ensure it functions properly. If your holster is damaged it could impede drawing your defensive sidearm under stressful conditions. Further, know how your holster functions. This muscle memory must be developed for time of extreme stress. Remember, during critical incidents we will revert to our lowest level of training. Ammunition carriers - Answer- Inspect your ammunition carriers for damage and to ensure they function properly. If your ammunition carriers are damaged, magazine changes could be impeded during stressful conditions. Flashlight - Answer- Keep your flashlight properly charged to ensure a long battery life. If you own or are issued a rechargeable flashlight, you should read the manufacturer's guide on the proper care and recharging of the battery. Prior to Going In-Service - Answer- Regardless of whether you have a take home vehicle or a motor pool vehicle, the following is a continuation of proper preparation and should be completed prior to going in-service on patrol Patrol vehicle (Service inspection) - Answer- Pre-check your patrol vehicle to ensure all the fluids are topped-off at the proper level Patrol vehicle (Vehicle inspection) - Answer- You should conduct a vehicle inspection before accepting control of the patrol car Patrol vehicle (Searching the patrol vehicle) - Answer- Officers should search their patrol vehicle before the beginning of every shift and after every transport. The primary patrol objective is - Answer- To protect and Serve duties and responsibilities - Answer- preventative patrol, emergency calls for service, service calls, public courtesies radio Communication - Answer- proper use, ABCs, CYMBALS lost/missing person - Answer- is a known individual in an unknown location, whose safety may be threatened by conditions related to the environment, weather, age, or health categories of lost missing persons - Answer- Children: ages 1-3, ages 4-6, ages 7-12, youth 13-15 others: hunters, hikers, fishermen (shore/boat), despondents (dangerous), walk-aways, runaways, miscellaneous General information/lost person behavior - Answer- Circumstances, environment, behavior, personality, physical conditions, mental conditions Child Abduction - Answer- time is not a luxury, close scrutiny and quick decision-making, info needs to be entered into NCIC immediately. This activates additional agencies and increase chances of a quick recovery. Reaction of Lost Person - Answer- trail running, traveling in straight line, direction sampling, view enhancement, folk wisdom, staying in one location Behaviors of lost person - Answer- Failure to make shelter, discarding equipment, disrobing, failure to respond to searches, failure to use travel aids Weapons violations - Answer- there are many statutes that govern weapon violations in SC, we will cover only a few, Must use common sense and determine if the weapon holder is a criminal or responsible armed citizen, This is not all inclusive. 16-23-20 Unlawful carry of a handgun - Answer- it is unlawful for anyone to carry about person any handgun, whether concealed or not, except as follows, unless otherwise specifically prohibited by law, 16 exceptions to this law 16-23-20 continued - Answer- LE officers (reserves, feds, constables), military (on duty), firearms events, licensed hunters/fishermen, firearms manufacturers, guards (savannah river site), parades, private property, vehicle/CWP, place of purchase, prison guard engaged in official duties, security between work and home, business owner, firearms store (pawn, repair), from vehicle to legal place, motorcycle (secured attached container) 16-23-30 sale or delivery of a handgun to and possession by certain persons unlawful; stolen handguns - Answer- person convicted of a crime of violence, member of subversive group, person under the age of 18, person under court order not to, possess stolen or weapon with obliterated serial number Crime of violence (16-23-10) - Answer- defines crime of violence as murder, manslaughter (except negligent manslaughter arising our to traffic accidents), rape, mayhem, kidnapping, burglary, robbery, housebreaking, assault with intent to kill, commit rape or rob, assault with a dangerous weapon, or assault with intent to commit any offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year 16-23-410 (pointing firearm at any person) - Answer- it is unlawful for a person to present or point at another person a loaded or unloaded firearm 16-23-430 Carrying weapon on school property - Answer- concealed weapon 16-23-440 discharging into a dwelling, structures, enclosures, or equipment - Answer- unlawful to discharge into a dwelling, unlawful to discharge into a vehicle 16-23-490 possession of weapons during the commission of a violent crime - Answer- if a person is in possession of a firearm or visibly displays what appears to be a firearm or visibly displays a knife during the commission of a violent crime and is convicted of committing or attempting to commit a violent crime. 16-23-500 Unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent offense - Answer- it is unlawful for a person who has been convited of a violent crime, as defined by section 16-1-60, that is classified as a felony offense, to po