NYS COURT OFFICER ACADEMY
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!!
Offense - ANSWERViolation, misdemeanor or felony
Crime - ANSWERMisdemeanor or felony
Petty offense - ANSWERA violation or traffic infraction
Violations - ANSWERPetty Offense (up to 15 days)
Misdemeanor (Excess of 15 days - 1 yr)
Felony (anything in excess of 1 yr)
A Desk appearance constitutes... - ANSWERAn arrest
Arraignment - ANSWERFirst appearance in court after arrest
Indemnification - ANSWERProtection against monetary or civil damages
- represented by A.G. office
Force Continuum - ANSWEROfficer Presence
Verbals
Personal Weapons (soft & hard hands)
Intermediate weapons
Deadly physical force
Arrest Warrant vs Bench Warrant - ANSWERArrest is PRE-ARRAIGNMENT
Bench is POST-ARRAIGNMENT
Warrants - ANSWER- Court officers are NOT authorized to apply for or execute an
arrest warrant
- Court officers can apply for, but CAN NOT execute a search warrant
- Court officers CAN apply for and execute a bench warrant
3 basic rules for arrest - ANSWER1. SPEED - necessary to limit the time the subject
has time to react to the arrest
2. SIMPLICITY - made without any unnecessary steps
3. SURPRISE - permits finding the subject in a relaxed and defensive posture, gives
arresting officers a natural edge
3 reasons to conduct a search upon arrest - ANSWER1. Protect against weapons
, 2. Prevent means of escape
3. Prevent the destruction of evidence
Bonus: itemized log sheet for prisoners personal property
DAT - ANSWERDesk appearance ticket
In Lou of detention, processing some paperwork, then decided to be arraigned
immediately or later date
(Who is?)
Captain William Harry Thompson - ANSWERAcademy instructor who sacrificed his
life on 9/11
The Brooklyn academy is named in his honor
Uniform Regulations
CPR - ANSWERConfidence
Presence
Respect
Uniform Regulations
MAP - ANSWERMaintain a neat, clean appearance
Authorized uniform
Possess and maintain all required equipment
Firearm Terms (holster) - ANSWERALS - Automatic Locking System (inner part of
holster that locks)
SLS - Self Locking System
(outer piece with grooves)
Hood Guard - plastic piece that covers SLS
4th Amendment - ANSWERSearch and Seizure
5th Amendment - ANSWERSelf-incrimination (don't have to tell on yourself)
6th Amendment - ANSWERLegal Representation
2 rules of firearm safety - ANSWER1. Always know where the muzzle is pointed and
point it there intentionally
2. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend or are willing to press it
4 levels of police intrusion - ANSWER1. Basic Questioning
2. Common law right of inquiry
3. Stop, Question & Frisk
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!!
Offense - ANSWERViolation, misdemeanor or felony
Crime - ANSWERMisdemeanor or felony
Petty offense - ANSWERA violation or traffic infraction
Violations - ANSWERPetty Offense (up to 15 days)
Misdemeanor (Excess of 15 days - 1 yr)
Felony (anything in excess of 1 yr)
A Desk appearance constitutes... - ANSWERAn arrest
Arraignment - ANSWERFirst appearance in court after arrest
Indemnification - ANSWERProtection against monetary or civil damages
- represented by A.G. office
Force Continuum - ANSWEROfficer Presence
Verbals
Personal Weapons (soft & hard hands)
Intermediate weapons
Deadly physical force
Arrest Warrant vs Bench Warrant - ANSWERArrest is PRE-ARRAIGNMENT
Bench is POST-ARRAIGNMENT
Warrants - ANSWER- Court officers are NOT authorized to apply for or execute an
arrest warrant
- Court officers can apply for, but CAN NOT execute a search warrant
- Court officers CAN apply for and execute a bench warrant
3 basic rules for arrest - ANSWER1. SPEED - necessary to limit the time the subject
has time to react to the arrest
2. SIMPLICITY - made without any unnecessary steps
3. SURPRISE - permits finding the subject in a relaxed and defensive posture, gives
arresting officers a natural edge
3 reasons to conduct a search upon arrest - ANSWER1. Protect against weapons
, 2. Prevent means of escape
3. Prevent the destruction of evidence
Bonus: itemized log sheet for prisoners personal property
DAT - ANSWERDesk appearance ticket
In Lou of detention, processing some paperwork, then decided to be arraigned
immediately or later date
(Who is?)
Captain William Harry Thompson - ANSWERAcademy instructor who sacrificed his
life on 9/11
The Brooklyn academy is named in his honor
Uniform Regulations
CPR - ANSWERConfidence
Presence
Respect
Uniform Regulations
MAP - ANSWERMaintain a neat, clean appearance
Authorized uniform
Possess and maintain all required equipment
Firearm Terms (holster) - ANSWERALS - Automatic Locking System (inner part of
holster that locks)
SLS - Self Locking System
(outer piece with grooves)
Hood Guard - plastic piece that covers SLS
4th Amendment - ANSWERSearch and Seizure
5th Amendment - ANSWERSelf-incrimination (don't have to tell on yourself)
6th Amendment - ANSWERLegal Representation
2 rules of firearm safety - ANSWER1. Always know where the muzzle is pointed and
point it there intentionally
2. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you intend or are willing to press it
4 levels of police intrusion - ANSWER1. Basic Questioning
2. Common law right of inquiry
3. Stop, Question & Frisk
