SOCE/Final Exam Study Guide
"Plus One" Rule - ANS-When you believe that all passengers have been removed from the
suspect vehicle and no one can be seen inside, you should use pretense or a bluff and
command any hidden passengers to exit the vehicle
10/Numeric Code - ANS-Uses the number "10" to precede other numbers that represent specific
activities.
2 Classifications of Hearing Loss - ANS-1) Hard of hearing
2) Deafness
2 Most Common Mood Disorders an Officer May Encounter - ANS-1) Major depressive disorder
(MDD)
2) Bipolar disorder (BD)
3 Components of Incendiary Devices - ANS-1) An ignition source
2) Combustible filler material
3) Housing container
3 Main Components of Communication - ANS-1) Sender/Speaker
2) Receiver/Listener
3) Message
3 Main Types of Personality Disorders - ANS-1) Antisocial
2) Narcissistic
3) Borderline
3 Steps in Terminating a Hazmat Scene - ANS-OSHA regulations require a structured
termination process. The three steps are on-scene debriefing, incident critique, and after action
analysis.
3 types of statements obtained during an interview - ANS-Sworn, unsworn, confession
3 Types of Vehicle Damage - ANS-Contact
Induced
Pre-Existing
316.650(8) F.S. - ANS-It is illegal and an act of official misconduct to dispose of a traffic citation
in a manner other than as required
318.14(3) F.S. - ANS-Makes refusal to accept and sign a uniform traffic citation requiring a court
appearance is a criminal violation that may result in arrest
322.15 F.S. - ANS-All people driving in Florida must have a valid driver's license from Florida
4 Basic Radio Codes - ANS-Signals, Phonetic-Alpha Code, 10/Numeric Code, Alphanumeric
Code
4 General Categories of Stress - ANS-Acute Stress, Chronic Stress, Cumulative or Routine
Stress, Delayed Stress
4 Levels of Intellectual Disability - ANS-1) Mild
2) Moderate
3) Severe
4) Profound
,4 Levels of law enforcement agencies in the US - ANS-Municipal (Police Departments, Public
Safety Departments), County (Sheriff's Office), State (FDLE, FHP), Federal(ATF, DEA)
4 Steps to Initiating the Stop - ANS-1) Follow the driver through traffic until you determine at
what point to safely make the traffic stop
2) Notify dispatch of the traffic stop
3) Select a safe location to stop
4) Activate emergency equipment to communicate the stop to the driver
4th Amendment - ANS-A person occupying private property has an expectation of privacy that
no one can violate without a search warrant or a valid exception to the warrant requirement.
There is no crime scene exception to the search warrant requirement.
5 Steps to Conducting the Stop - ANS-5) Park the patrol vehicle
6) Conduct a visual assessment of the violator's vehicle
7) Exit the patrol vehicle
8) Apply appropriate approach techniques
9) Interact with the driver
A person who is physically in, on, or around the vehicle is _____ of the vehicle and can be
arrested for DUI - ANS-Actual Physical Control
A report reflects - ANS-your competence and professionalism, not only
in writing skills, but also in all aspects of police work.
A well-written report is important because it: - ANS-• aids the state attorney's office in
prosecutions
• reduces legal liability for both you and your agency
• saves the department time and expense
Abandoned Vehicle - ANS-A vehicle without a known driver or person responsible for the
vehicle
Abandonment - ANS-A situation in which the parent or legal custodian of a child or, in the
absence of a parent or legal custodian, the caregiver, while being able, has made no significant
contribution to the child's care and maintenance or has failed to establish or maintain a
substantial and positive relationship with the child, or both.
Ability - ANS-The subject having the means to carry out his or her intent to cause death or great
bodily harm
Abuse - ANS-• inflicted physical or psychological injury upon the victim,
• committed an intentional act that could reasonably be expected to result in physical or
psychological injury to the victim, or
• actively encouraged another person to commit an act that resulted in or could reasonably have
been expected to result in physical or psychological injury to the victim.
Acceleration Scuff Marks - ANS-Result from rapid acceleration and a sudden stop, causing the
tires to produce gradually fading dark tire marks
According to 316.00375 F.S. what is a vehicle? - ANS-Every device in, upon, or by which any
person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks with the exception of?
According to Herman Goldstein, what is community oriented policing? - ANS-A philosophy that
promotes community partnerships to address the causes of crime and other community issues
Action Taken by the Officer: - ANS-
,Action/Slide Release - ANS-mechanical device that, when activated, releases the slide
Active Listening - ANS-The practice of repeating to the speaker what you have heard by
restating or paraphrasing the speaker's words
Active Resistance - ANS-A subject's use of physically evasive movements directed toward the
officer such as bracing, tensing, pushing, or pulling to prevent the officer from establishing
control over the subject
Active Shooter - ANS-One or more individuals participating in a random or systematic killing
spree demonstrating their intent to harm others with a firearm
Active voice - ANS-the subject of the sentence comes before the verb and is clearly stated.
(reports should be written in this voice) For example: "Ann struck John with a frying pan."
Acute Stress - ANS-Short lived and is similar to what people experience before taking a test or
testifying in court
Addiction - ANS-A state of physical and/or psychological dependence of a substance
Adjective - ANS-Describes a noun or a pronoun
Administrative law - ANS-is the body of law that allows for the creation of public regulatory
agencies.
Administrative Search - ANS-Subjects of this type of search include students, public schools,
people in government offices, government property (such as desks, lockers, and vehicles),
people engaged in certain businesses or licensed activities, and people on probation or parole.
These types of searches generally do not require warrants because they are for regulatory
purposes and usually are not conducted by a law enforcement officer.
Admissible Evidence - ANS-Relevant evidence tending to prove or disprove an important fact,
with numerous exceptions specified
Aggravated Battery, s. 784.045, F.S., Felony - ANS-1. The offender intentionally touched or
struck the victim against his or her will or intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim.
2. The offender, in committing the battery, a. intentionally or knowingly caused great bodily
harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to the victim, or
b. used a deadly weapon, or
c. knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant.
Aggressive Resistance - ANS-A subject's attacking movement toward an officer that may cause
injury but are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the officer or others
aka= - ANS-Also known as
Alcohol falls into what drug category? - ANS-Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants
Algor Mortis - ANS-the postmortem cooling of the body.
alibi - ANS-is a suspect or defendant's claim that he or she was not present when the alleged
act was committed.
Alien - ANS-Any person who is not a United States citizen.
Alphanumeric Code - ANS-Combines letters and numbers that may include officer call signs or
vehicle tags
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANS-A federal civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination against people with disabilities and requires public buildings and spaces to have
equal opportunity for access
An affirmation - ANS-is a solemn and formal declaration or assertion made in place of an oath.
An oath - ANS-is a vow or a pledge to tell the truth regarding an incident or occurrence.
, Analysis - ANS-An officer works to determine the cause of the problem by collecting information
from various sources. An understanding for all components of a problem allows for the design of
a custom-made response.
Animal Complaint Call - ANS-Determine if the animal is running free, contained, injured, or
aggressive
Anti-Lock Breaking System (ABS) Scuff Marks - ANS-The patterns left by a vehicle with
anti-lock brakes when a driver brakes hard
Appraisal - ANS-The officer's evaluation and assignment of challenge or threat value stimulus
Area Of Collision (AOC) - ANS-Where the first harmful event occurs
Arousal - ANS-The officer's elevated mind-body state that occurs in the presence of a perceived
challenge or threat
arrest - ANS-is defined as depriving a person of his or her liberty by legal authority.
arrest warrant - ANS-is a court order authorizing law enforcement to take the individual named
on the document into custody to answer for charges specified in the document.
Assessment - ANS-Problem solving procedures one of five results: the problem is eliminated;
the problem is substantially reduced; the harm created by the problem is reduced; a better
method of handling the problem is found; or the problem is found to be outside the realm of law
enforcement.
Associates - ANS-Not officially gang members but are accepted to some degree. They
participate on a limited basis in the gang's social and criminal activities
Assumption - ANS-is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or
may not be factual
At what age does the level of crime increase with assault, battery, or such? - ANS-65 Years or
Older
At what distance does a camera flash project? - ANS-Between 9 to 12 feet
At-Collision Phase - ANS-Begins with the time of the initial impact or contact
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - ANS-A term used to describe a group of conditions that are
diagnosed early in childhood and continue throughout adulthood
Autonomous Technology - ANS-Technology installed on a motor vehicle that has the capability
to drive the vehicle on which the technology is installed without the active control or monitoring
by a human operator
Autonomous Vehicle - ANS-Any vehicle equipped with autonomous technology
Ayoob Technique - ANS-This technique is thumb-to-thumb; it uses the "watchman" grip. It
provides some support for firearm control and good illumination in relationship to the weapon.
B= - ANS-Black
Back-Up Officer Responsibilities - ANS-Primarily responsible for officer safety concerns at the
scene. This officer's responsibilities include observing the contact officer's interaction with the
suspect and watching for hazards such as hostile crowds, traffic, or escape routes.
Backstrap (Revolver) - ANS-portion of the grip that is placed in the palm of the shooting hand.
Baker Act - ANS-A law that provides persons with mental illness access to emergency services
and temporary detention for psychiatric evaluation and voluntary or involuntary short-term
community inpatient treatment
"Plus One" Rule - ANS-When you believe that all passengers have been removed from the
suspect vehicle and no one can be seen inside, you should use pretense or a bluff and
command any hidden passengers to exit the vehicle
10/Numeric Code - ANS-Uses the number "10" to precede other numbers that represent specific
activities.
2 Classifications of Hearing Loss - ANS-1) Hard of hearing
2) Deafness
2 Most Common Mood Disorders an Officer May Encounter - ANS-1) Major depressive disorder
(MDD)
2) Bipolar disorder (BD)
3 Components of Incendiary Devices - ANS-1) An ignition source
2) Combustible filler material
3) Housing container
3 Main Components of Communication - ANS-1) Sender/Speaker
2) Receiver/Listener
3) Message
3 Main Types of Personality Disorders - ANS-1) Antisocial
2) Narcissistic
3) Borderline
3 Steps in Terminating a Hazmat Scene - ANS-OSHA regulations require a structured
termination process. The three steps are on-scene debriefing, incident critique, and after action
analysis.
3 types of statements obtained during an interview - ANS-Sworn, unsworn, confession
3 Types of Vehicle Damage - ANS-Contact
Induced
Pre-Existing
316.650(8) F.S. - ANS-It is illegal and an act of official misconduct to dispose of a traffic citation
in a manner other than as required
318.14(3) F.S. - ANS-Makes refusal to accept and sign a uniform traffic citation requiring a court
appearance is a criminal violation that may result in arrest
322.15 F.S. - ANS-All people driving in Florida must have a valid driver's license from Florida
4 Basic Radio Codes - ANS-Signals, Phonetic-Alpha Code, 10/Numeric Code, Alphanumeric
Code
4 General Categories of Stress - ANS-Acute Stress, Chronic Stress, Cumulative or Routine
Stress, Delayed Stress
4 Levels of Intellectual Disability - ANS-1) Mild
2) Moderate
3) Severe
4) Profound
,4 Levels of law enforcement agencies in the US - ANS-Municipal (Police Departments, Public
Safety Departments), County (Sheriff's Office), State (FDLE, FHP), Federal(ATF, DEA)
4 Steps to Initiating the Stop - ANS-1) Follow the driver through traffic until you determine at
what point to safely make the traffic stop
2) Notify dispatch of the traffic stop
3) Select a safe location to stop
4) Activate emergency equipment to communicate the stop to the driver
4th Amendment - ANS-A person occupying private property has an expectation of privacy that
no one can violate without a search warrant or a valid exception to the warrant requirement.
There is no crime scene exception to the search warrant requirement.
5 Steps to Conducting the Stop - ANS-5) Park the patrol vehicle
6) Conduct a visual assessment of the violator's vehicle
7) Exit the patrol vehicle
8) Apply appropriate approach techniques
9) Interact with the driver
A person who is physically in, on, or around the vehicle is _____ of the vehicle and can be
arrested for DUI - ANS-Actual Physical Control
A report reflects - ANS-your competence and professionalism, not only
in writing skills, but also in all aspects of police work.
A well-written report is important because it: - ANS-• aids the state attorney's office in
prosecutions
• reduces legal liability for both you and your agency
• saves the department time and expense
Abandoned Vehicle - ANS-A vehicle without a known driver or person responsible for the
vehicle
Abandonment - ANS-A situation in which the parent or legal custodian of a child or, in the
absence of a parent or legal custodian, the caregiver, while being able, has made no significant
contribution to the child's care and maintenance or has failed to establish or maintain a
substantial and positive relationship with the child, or both.
Ability - ANS-The subject having the means to carry out his or her intent to cause death or great
bodily harm
Abuse - ANS-• inflicted physical or psychological injury upon the victim,
• committed an intentional act that could reasonably be expected to result in physical or
psychological injury to the victim, or
• actively encouraged another person to commit an act that resulted in or could reasonably have
been expected to result in physical or psychological injury to the victim.
Acceleration Scuff Marks - ANS-Result from rapid acceleration and a sudden stop, causing the
tires to produce gradually fading dark tire marks
According to 316.00375 F.S. what is a vehicle? - ANS-Every device in, upon, or by which any
person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices used
exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks with the exception of?
According to Herman Goldstein, what is community oriented policing? - ANS-A philosophy that
promotes community partnerships to address the causes of crime and other community issues
Action Taken by the Officer: - ANS-
,Action/Slide Release - ANS-mechanical device that, when activated, releases the slide
Active Listening - ANS-The practice of repeating to the speaker what you have heard by
restating or paraphrasing the speaker's words
Active Resistance - ANS-A subject's use of physically evasive movements directed toward the
officer such as bracing, tensing, pushing, or pulling to prevent the officer from establishing
control over the subject
Active Shooter - ANS-One or more individuals participating in a random or systematic killing
spree demonstrating their intent to harm others with a firearm
Active voice - ANS-the subject of the sentence comes before the verb and is clearly stated.
(reports should be written in this voice) For example: "Ann struck John with a frying pan."
Acute Stress - ANS-Short lived and is similar to what people experience before taking a test or
testifying in court
Addiction - ANS-A state of physical and/or psychological dependence of a substance
Adjective - ANS-Describes a noun or a pronoun
Administrative law - ANS-is the body of law that allows for the creation of public regulatory
agencies.
Administrative Search - ANS-Subjects of this type of search include students, public schools,
people in government offices, government property (such as desks, lockers, and vehicles),
people engaged in certain businesses or licensed activities, and people on probation or parole.
These types of searches generally do not require warrants because they are for regulatory
purposes and usually are not conducted by a law enforcement officer.
Admissible Evidence - ANS-Relevant evidence tending to prove or disprove an important fact,
with numerous exceptions specified
Aggravated Battery, s. 784.045, F.S., Felony - ANS-1. The offender intentionally touched or
struck the victim against his or her will or intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim.
2. The offender, in committing the battery, a. intentionally or knowingly caused great bodily
harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to the victim, or
b. used a deadly weapon, or
c. knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant.
Aggressive Resistance - ANS-A subject's attacking movement toward an officer that may cause
injury but are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the officer or others
aka= - ANS-Also known as
Alcohol falls into what drug category? - ANS-Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants
Algor Mortis - ANS-the postmortem cooling of the body.
alibi - ANS-is a suspect or defendant's claim that he or she was not present when the alleged
act was committed.
Alien - ANS-Any person who is not a United States citizen.
Alphanumeric Code - ANS-Combines letters and numbers that may include officer call signs or
vehicle tags
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANS-A federal civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination against people with disabilities and requires public buildings and spaces to have
equal opportunity for access
An affirmation - ANS-is a solemn and formal declaration or assertion made in place of an oath.
An oath - ANS-is a vow or a pledge to tell the truth regarding an incident or occurrence.
, Analysis - ANS-An officer works to determine the cause of the problem by collecting information
from various sources. An understanding for all components of a problem allows for the design of
a custom-made response.
Animal Complaint Call - ANS-Determine if the animal is running free, contained, injured, or
aggressive
Anti-Lock Breaking System (ABS) Scuff Marks - ANS-The patterns left by a vehicle with
anti-lock brakes when a driver brakes hard
Appraisal - ANS-The officer's evaluation and assignment of challenge or threat value stimulus
Area Of Collision (AOC) - ANS-Where the first harmful event occurs
Arousal - ANS-The officer's elevated mind-body state that occurs in the presence of a perceived
challenge or threat
arrest - ANS-is defined as depriving a person of his or her liberty by legal authority.
arrest warrant - ANS-is a court order authorizing law enforcement to take the individual named
on the document into custody to answer for charges specified in the document.
Assessment - ANS-Problem solving procedures one of five results: the problem is eliminated;
the problem is substantially reduced; the harm created by the problem is reduced; a better
method of handling the problem is found; or the problem is found to be outside the realm of law
enforcement.
Associates - ANS-Not officially gang members but are accepted to some degree. They
participate on a limited basis in the gang's social and criminal activities
Assumption - ANS-is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or
may not be factual
At what age does the level of crime increase with assault, battery, or such? - ANS-65 Years or
Older
At what distance does a camera flash project? - ANS-Between 9 to 12 feet
At-Collision Phase - ANS-Begins with the time of the initial impact or contact
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - ANS-A term used to describe a group of conditions that are
diagnosed early in childhood and continue throughout adulthood
Autonomous Technology - ANS-Technology installed on a motor vehicle that has the capability
to drive the vehicle on which the technology is installed without the active control or monitoring
by a human operator
Autonomous Vehicle - ANS-Any vehicle equipped with autonomous technology
Ayoob Technique - ANS-This technique is thumb-to-thumb; it uses the "watchman" grip. It
provides some support for firearm control and good illumination in relationship to the weapon.
B= - ANS-Black
Back-Up Officer Responsibilities - ANS-Primarily responsible for officer safety concerns at the
scene. This officer's responsibilities include observing the contact officer's interaction with the
suspect and watching for hazards such as hostile crowds, traffic, or escape routes.
Backstrap (Revolver) - ANS-portion of the grip that is placed in the palm of the shooting hand.
Baker Act - ANS-A law that provides persons with mental illness access to emergency services
and temporary detention for psychiatric evaluation and voluntary or involuntary short-term
community inpatient treatment
