NC BLET STATE EXAM TRO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A 2024

Define Human Trafficking - maintaining the labor or services of another through the use of force, fraud or coercion Federal definition of human trafficking - The Traffic Victim Protection Act (TVPA) strengthened federal criminal laws that prohibit human trafficking, created immigration relief for victims and authorized benefits for those who qualify The difference between human trafficking and human smuggling lies in: - Individual's freedom of choice Human smuggling - Occurs when someone is paid to assist another in the illegal crossing of borders True/False: An individual need not be beaten or restrained physically to be a victim. - TRUE Trauma can be expressed ___ by each person, ranging from intense expressions, such as feeling of anger or fear to a lack of emotion - Differently Some traumatic effects on human trafficking victims are: - - They may not tell the truth at first because they are unfamiliar with legal system - They may repeat cover stories that traffickers coached them on - Coping or survival mechanisms may result in the victim feeling loyalty or dependent on trafficker Forms of exploitation associated with human trafficking: - Sexual exploitation Labor exploitation Servile marriage Strategies for victim identification in human trafficking: - Domestic violence crimes Labor disputes Prostitution and pimping offenses Shoplifting Cases of assault Reactive approach - You may uncover trafficking while addressing other crime or calls for assistance Proactive approach - You can look into situations or businesses in your community where you suspect human trafficking may be taken place Resources for the victims involved: - a) National Human Trafficking Hotline b) Legal Aid of North Carolina c) Social Services and Assistance Resources for Law Enforcement: - a) Trafficking Information and Referral Hotline b) FBI c) ICE d) SBI 5 items an officer should be aware of before the first day of court: - 1. Where to park the vehicle 2. Where the bathrooms and where other officers gather 3. Where to sit while waiting for cases to be called in trial 4. Where to stand while summarizing the evidence in a case 5. Where and how to get copies of the court docket Officer's most important attribute: - Reputation for honest, impartial and accurate testimony which can go a long way. It can enhances an officer's credibility. 5 activities an officer should do to prepare for court: - 1. Understanding the types of courts and proceedings 2. Get a court docket in advance 3. Prepare, organize and become familiar with the contents of your notes 4. Keep up with the court dates 5. Observe trials to learn more about testifying 5 things an officer should do to ensure that everything is proper: - 1. Make sure that your telephone or radio is turned off 2. Sit erect and avoid unprofessional mannerisms 3. Be mindful of your hands 4. Use correct English and grammar 5. Know your audience and do not use police jargon In the courtroom, a demeanor of __ should be maintained - strictly business When testifying in court, you should want to what --- - TELL THE TRUTH. Providing all of the details of an incident, including but not limited to, the defendant's condition, attitude, appearance etc.. 2 purposes of direct examination: - 1. To bring out the facts of the case 2. To establish the elements of each of the crimes charged 2 purposes of cross examination: - 1. To bring out the whole truth