and CORRECT Answers
40% - CORRECT ANSWER - of peace officer's work involves writing
Report users - CORRECT ANSWER - * Other attorneys: To evaluate the basis for civil
litigation.
* Parole, probation, and custody personnel: To determine probation conditions.
* Involved parties: Under certain circumstances, victims, witnesses, or suspects may gain access
for court preparation.
* Media: As a source of news material.
* * Insurance agencies: To verify claims.
Field Notes: (Field Interview) Victims and Witnesses - CORRECT ANSWER - * Full
name
* Age
* Date of birth
* Race
* Sex
* Telephone number ( home, cellular, and work)
* Address
* E-mail address(s)
Field Notes: Suspects - CORRECT ANSWER - * Race
* Sex
* Age
* Type of body build (i.e., heavyset, medium, small frame)
* weight
* Height
, * Color of eyes
* Color of hair
* Hair style (e.g., long, short, curly)
* Clothing -type: hats, jeans, jackets, etc.
-color, style, (e.g., casual, conservative)
* Unusual physical attributes: Scars, Tattoos,
Moles, Missing teeth.
Proposition 115 - CORRECT ANSWER - The Crime Victims Justice Reform Act, was
passed into law June 5, 1990. The act amends the State Constitution regarding criminal and
juvenile cases: affords the accused no greater Constitutional rights than the Federal Constitution;
prohibits post-indictment preliminary hearings; due process, speedy public trial,
provides reciprocal discovery; limits the presentation of defense witnesses, and allows hearsay
evidence to be presented at preliminary hearing. The peace officers role is affected in three areas:
Investigation, Reporting, Testifying in Court.
Officer Actions (but not limited to): - CORRECT ANSWER - * stop made
* searches conducted
* seizures of evidence
*arrest made
* standard procedures following (e.g., knock and notice, field showups, etc.)
* Miranda admonishments
*use of force
* medical attention (offered, accepted, or refused)
* safety measures taken
* disposition of suspects
* Methods used to preserve evidence or capture essential information.
Reasonable Officer Standard - CORRECT ANSWER - The standard:
* would another officer