CLEET STUDY GUIDE
Ethics is a code of _____ which guides our choices and actions and determines the purpose
and course of our lives. - ANS -values
A code of conduct put forward by a society, some other group (religion), or by an individual
regarding his/her own behavior is a definition of _____. - ANS -morality
Knowledge and abilities that a person gains throughout life is the definition of _____. - ANS
-skills
Ethical drifts defined as a _____ of ethical behavior that occurs in individuals below their level of
awareness. - ANS -gradual erosion
When leadership is _____, policy is not recognized. - ANS -fragmented
Ethical judgement can be undermined in otherwise _____ people. - ANS -ethical
Once _____ is/are greater than values, it becomes easier to make further concessions. - ANS
-self-interest
The larger and greater the unthinking drift, the less the recognition of the slide down the _____.
- ANS -slippery slope
Ethics is about putting principles into action. Consistency between what we say we value and
what our actions say we value is a matter of _____. - ANS -integrity
A person's state of readiness to make a "big" ethical decision is known as _____. - ANS -ethical
fitness
A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and determines the purpose and course
of our lives is the definition of _____. - ANS -ethics
_____ is an element of ethical drift that occurs when officers develop an overwhelming sense of
victimization and an intense resentment toward the supervisors and administrators who control
their job role. - ANS -a sense of entitlement
Ethical choice strategies are the following: the bell, the book, and the _____. - ANS -candle
People with a vested interest in what you do (ethically) are called _____. - ANS -stakeholders
,Law enforcement personnel commit critical unethical acts each day. _____ occur when officers
rationalize and justify not doing things they are responsible for doing. - ANS -acts of omission
It is important to understand that _____ is as important as the act. - ANS -motive
_____ is the state of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession,
confidence, resolution, bravery, and valor. - ANS -Courage
Refusing gratuities, refusing to participate in a cover-up, refusing to participate in ethnic or
gender-based humor are examples of what kind of courage? - ANS -moral
The ethical decision-making check list consists of the following:
Is it legal?
Is the decision balanced?
and _____ - ANS -How will I feel about myself after the decision?
Ethics begins with good character. To develop character, we must build excellence, and building
excellence begins with _____. - ANS -myself
"Cops don't snitch on other cops" can help foster the _____ dilemma that officers will likely face
during their careers. - ANS -loyalty vs. integrity
_____ is the influence that one person exercises over a group of people by reason of the
exemplary nature of their character. - ANS -Moral ascendancy
To perform as an "ethical" professional, you should _____. - ANS -consider all relevant sides of
the ethical problem
Acts wherein officers violate department rules are _____. - ANS -acts of
commission-administrative
Which option is NOT one of the seven ethical standards expected by the communities? - ANS
-Citizenship
Warrantless searches and seizures _____________________. - ANS -are presumed
unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment
Which class of person will not be permitted to testify as "lay" (non-expert) witnesses? - ANS
-Persons who have no knowledge of the facts of the case.
The purpose of a "Terry Frisk" or "pat down" is to _____. - ANS -determine whether a detainee
has any offensive weapons on his person
,Which of the following is a requirement of a custodial interrogation of a child or a youthful
offender under 16 years of age? - ANS -A parent (or guardian, attorney, or adult relative) must
be present and be advised of the rights of the child or youthful offender under 16.
As you are aware, the general rule in Oklahoma is that an officer may make a warrantless arrest
for a misdemeanor only if it occurs in the officer's presence. Which of the following are
exceptions to that rule? - ANS -All of the above.
The titles of Oklahoma Statutes most frequently used by law enforcement officers in Oklahoma
are _____. - ANS -21, 22, 37A, 47, 63
An affidavit for a search warrant must describe the place to be searched ________. - ANS -so
precisely that location of the place to be searched may be determined solely by reference to the
description contained in the warrant
If a child is charged with delinquency as a result of an offense which would be a felony if
committed by an adult, the child ___________. - ANS -may be tried as an adult depending on
the offense committed, the age of the child, and the child's previous history
In Oklahoma, all persons are capable of committing crimes, except which of the following? -
ANS -All of the above.
What is the name of the crime for which the elements are (1) taking (2) of personal property (3)
of another (4) without consent (5) with intent to deprive the owner of its benefit - ANS -Larceny
Which of the following is an exception to the general prohibition on carrying a firearm into
schools, colleges, and government buildings? - ANS -Both A and B.
The reason that hearsay evidence is usually not admissible at trial is that ________. - ANS -the
use of hearsay evidence deprives the defendant of his or her right to cross examine witness
You have probable cause that Tom Thompson went to Bob Barker's house last night and told
Barker, "I just robbed the Quik Stop convenience store and the cops are after me. Please help
me!" Your evidence is that Barker then replied, "Gracious, that's a felony! Because you're my
buddy, I'll conceal or aid you so that you may avoid or escape from arrest, trial, conviction or
punishment." Barker then drove Thompson out of town and rented a motel room so Thompson
could lay low until the heat was off. What can Barker be charged with? - ANS -Accessory to
robbery.
The legal doctrine which allows the employing law enforcement agency to be held liable for the
acts of the employed peace officer is called ________. - ANS -Respondeat Superior (vicarious
liability)
, Ted and Sally go to Joe's Quik Stop to rob it. During the robbery, Sally unintentionally pulls the
trigger of her gun and shoots Joe as he's getting the money out of the register. Joe dies as a
result of his wound. Which of the statements below is correct? - ANS -Both Ted and Sally are
guilty of 1st Degree Felony Murder even though neither had intent to kill.
An adult is lawfully in custody for the commission of a felony, and escapes. Under these facts,
the escape may be charged as __________________. - ANS -a felony
For State crimes committed in "Indian Country" where both the victim and the offender are
non-Indian, then _____ has exclusive jurisdiction. - ANS -the State
You wish to interrogate Sara Suspect who is in custody. Being a conscientious officer you know
that you must advise her of her rights under the Miranda decision. Which of the below
statements regarding her right to remain silent and her right to counsel is accurate? - ANS -She
can exercise the rights of both silence and to an attorney at any time.
The hours a 'day time' Search Warrant can be served are __________. - ANS -between the
hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 pm inclusive
An officer has probable cause to believe that an occupied vehicle being driven on the street
contains contraband or evidence of a crime. Which of the below statements is correct? - ANS
-The officer may search the vehicle as thorough as could be authorized by a magistrate and
he/she may do so without a warrant under the Carroll Doctrine exception to the warrant
requirement.
________ is the wrongful taking, and carrying away, of personal property in the possession of
another, by means of force or fear. - ANS -Robbery
At about 1700 hours you answer a call at a home. You are informed by a child that when she
arrived home from school about 1500 hours she observed her parents fighting and saw her
father strike her mother in the head. You see that the mother is bleeding from the head. You also
observe that the mother has fresh bruises around her eyes. The husband informs you that his
wife - the child's mother - fell and injured herself. The wife is obviously afraid and will not confirm
or deny the husband's account of how the injury occurred. Under Oklahoma's domestic abuse
laws, you may ________. - ANS -arrest the husband without a warrant since there is evidence
of recent injury and it is less than 72 hours since the apparent domestic abuse
The requirement that searches and seizures be "reasonable" is addressed in which
Constitutional Amendment? - ANS -4th Amendment
In the Elkins case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 'silver platter' doctrine violated the 4 th
Amendment to the United States Constitution. What was the 'silver platter' doctrine? - ANS
-State peace officers obtaining evidence in violation of the U.S. Constitution and turning over the
evidence to federal officers for use in federal trials.
Ethics is a code of _____ which guides our choices and actions and determines the purpose
and course of our lives. - ANS -values
A code of conduct put forward by a society, some other group (religion), or by an individual
regarding his/her own behavior is a definition of _____. - ANS -morality
Knowledge and abilities that a person gains throughout life is the definition of _____. - ANS
-skills
Ethical drifts defined as a _____ of ethical behavior that occurs in individuals below their level of
awareness. - ANS -gradual erosion
When leadership is _____, policy is not recognized. - ANS -fragmented
Ethical judgement can be undermined in otherwise _____ people. - ANS -ethical
Once _____ is/are greater than values, it becomes easier to make further concessions. - ANS
-self-interest
The larger and greater the unthinking drift, the less the recognition of the slide down the _____.
- ANS -slippery slope
Ethics is about putting principles into action. Consistency between what we say we value and
what our actions say we value is a matter of _____. - ANS -integrity
A person's state of readiness to make a "big" ethical decision is known as _____. - ANS -ethical
fitness
A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and determines the purpose and course
of our lives is the definition of _____. - ANS -ethics
_____ is an element of ethical drift that occurs when officers develop an overwhelming sense of
victimization and an intense resentment toward the supervisors and administrators who control
their job role. - ANS -a sense of entitlement
Ethical choice strategies are the following: the bell, the book, and the _____. - ANS -candle
People with a vested interest in what you do (ethically) are called _____. - ANS -stakeholders
,Law enforcement personnel commit critical unethical acts each day. _____ occur when officers
rationalize and justify not doing things they are responsible for doing. - ANS -acts of omission
It is important to understand that _____ is as important as the act. - ANS -motive
_____ is the state of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession,
confidence, resolution, bravery, and valor. - ANS -Courage
Refusing gratuities, refusing to participate in a cover-up, refusing to participate in ethnic or
gender-based humor are examples of what kind of courage? - ANS -moral
The ethical decision-making check list consists of the following:
Is it legal?
Is the decision balanced?
and _____ - ANS -How will I feel about myself after the decision?
Ethics begins with good character. To develop character, we must build excellence, and building
excellence begins with _____. - ANS -myself
"Cops don't snitch on other cops" can help foster the _____ dilemma that officers will likely face
during their careers. - ANS -loyalty vs. integrity
_____ is the influence that one person exercises over a group of people by reason of the
exemplary nature of their character. - ANS -Moral ascendancy
To perform as an "ethical" professional, you should _____. - ANS -consider all relevant sides of
the ethical problem
Acts wherein officers violate department rules are _____. - ANS -acts of
commission-administrative
Which option is NOT one of the seven ethical standards expected by the communities? - ANS
-Citizenship
Warrantless searches and seizures _____________________. - ANS -are presumed
unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment
Which class of person will not be permitted to testify as "lay" (non-expert) witnesses? - ANS
-Persons who have no knowledge of the facts of the case.
The purpose of a "Terry Frisk" or "pat down" is to _____. - ANS -determine whether a detainee
has any offensive weapons on his person
,Which of the following is a requirement of a custodial interrogation of a child or a youthful
offender under 16 years of age? - ANS -A parent (or guardian, attorney, or adult relative) must
be present and be advised of the rights of the child or youthful offender under 16.
As you are aware, the general rule in Oklahoma is that an officer may make a warrantless arrest
for a misdemeanor only if it occurs in the officer's presence. Which of the following are
exceptions to that rule? - ANS -All of the above.
The titles of Oklahoma Statutes most frequently used by law enforcement officers in Oklahoma
are _____. - ANS -21, 22, 37A, 47, 63
An affidavit for a search warrant must describe the place to be searched ________. - ANS -so
precisely that location of the place to be searched may be determined solely by reference to the
description contained in the warrant
If a child is charged with delinquency as a result of an offense which would be a felony if
committed by an adult, the child ___________. - ANS -may be tried as an adult depending on
the offense committed, the age of the child, and the child's previous history
In Oklahoma, all persons are capable of committing crimes, except which of the following? -
ANS -All of the above.
What is the name of the crime for which the elements are (1) taking (2) of personal property (3)
of another (4) without consent (5) with intent to deprive the owner of its benefit - ANS -Larceny
Which of the following is an exception to the general prohibition on carrying a firearm into
schools, colleges, and government buildings? - ANS -Both A and B.
The reason that hearsay evidence is usually not admissible at trial is that ________. - ANS -the
use of hearsay evidence deprives the defendant of his or her right to cross examine witness
You have probable cause that Tom Thompson went to Bob Barker's house last night and told
Barker, "I just robbed the Quik Stop convenience store and the cops are after me. Please help
me!" Your evidence is that Barker then replied, "Gracious, that's a felony! Because you're my
buddy, I'll conceal or aid you so that you may avoid or escape from arrest, trial, conviction or
punishment." Barker then drove Thompson out of town and rented a motel room so Thompson
could lay low until the heat was off. What can Barker be charged with? - ANS -Accessory to
robbery.
The legal doctrine which allows the employing law enforcement agency to be held liable for the
acts of the employed peace officer is called ________. - ANS -Respondeat Superior (vicarious
liability)
, Ted and Sally go to Joe's Quik Stop to rob it. During the robbery, Sally unintentionally pulls the
trigger of her gun and shoots Joe as he's getting the money out of the register. Joe dies as a
result of his wound. Which of the statements below is correct? - ANS -Both Ted and Sally are
guilty of 1st Degree Felony Murder even though neither had intent to kill.
An adult is lawfully in custody for the commission of a felony, and escapes. Under these facts,
the escape may be charged as __________________. - ANS -a felony
For State crimes committed in "Indian Country" where both the victim and the offender are
non-Indian, then _____ has exclusive jurisdiction. - ANS -the State
You wish to interrogate Sara Suspect who is in custody. Being a conscientious officer you know
that you must advise her of her rights under the Miranda decision. Which of the below
statements regarding her right to remain silent and her right to counsel is accurate? - ANS -She
can exercise the rights of both silence and to an attorney at any time.
The hours a 'day time' Search Warrant can be served are __________. - ANS -between the
hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 pm inclusive
An officer has probable cause to believe that an occupied vehicle being driven on the street
contains contraband or evidence of a crime. Which of the below statements is correct? - ANS
-The officer may search the vehicle as thorough as could be authorized by a magistrate and
he/she may do so without a warrant under the Carroll Doctrine exception to the warrant
requirement.
________ is the wrongful taking, and carrying away, of personal property in the possession of
another, by means of force or fear. - ANS -Robbery
At about 1700 hours you answer a call at a home. You are informed by a child that when she
arrived home from school about 1500 hours she observed her parents fighting and saw her
father strike her mother in the head. You see that the mother is bleeding from the head. You also
observe that the mother has fresh bruises around her eyes. The husband informs you that his
wife - the child's mother - fell and injured herself. The wife is obviously afraid and will not confirm
or deny the husband's account of how the injury occurred. Under Oklahoma's domestic abuse
laws, you may ________. - ANS -arrest the husband without a warrant since there is evidence
of recent injury and it is less than 72 hours since the apparent domestic abuse
The requirement that searches and seizures be "reasonable" is addressed in which
Constitutional Amendment? - ANS -4th Amendment
In the Elkins case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 'silver platter' doctrine violated the 4 th
Amendment to the United States Constitution. What was the 'silver platter' doctrine? - ANS
-State peace officers obtaining evidence in violation of the U.S. Constitution and turning over the
evidence to federal officers for use in federal trials.
