VT-SGI Study Guide ( PSO National Lesson Plan) Latest Update 2024/2025

VT-SGI Study Guide ( PSO National Lesson Plan) Latest Update 2024/2025 Crime - Correct Answers An act, or failure to act, that is prohibited by public law to protect the public from harm What gives the PSO authority to represent themselves in an official capacity? - Correct Answers FPS contract and statement of work Exclusive Jurisdiction - Correct Answers What type of jurisdiction exists where the federal government has received all the law enforcement authority of the state with no reservations made to the state? The federal government also conducts all law enforcement activities within these types of areas. State and local law enforcement have no jurisdiction to enforce laws in these areas. (True/False) A local law enforcement officer is NOT allowed to actively purse a suspect, nor are they authorized to exercise their powers of arrest in exclusive jurisdiction - Correct Answers False Concurrent Jurisdiction - Correct Answers State has granted law enforcement authority to the United States while reserving to itself the right to exercise full law enforcement authority over the area at the same time Proprietary Jurisdiction - Correct Answers - Federal government has acquired some right or title to land but has not obtained any measure of the state's authority over the area. - federal government may buy or lease the property, but generally has rights equivalent to a private landowner. - However, under Supremacy and Property Clause of the United States Constitution, Congress can make laws and federal law enforcement What is it called when a person has committed what you believe is a criminal act, you have an obligation to secure that person for investigation until law enforcement personnel arrive? - Correct Answers Detainment After detaining an individual, it is best to complete a report on what timeline? - Correct Answers As soon as possible Where is a PSO's authority to detain individuals derived from? - Correct Answers State Law (private person/citizen arrest) How many times can a PSO arrest an individual within a 24 hour period? - Correct Answers PSO's have no authority to make an arrest