LEO FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
K
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
C
SOLUTIONS A+ GRADED
LO
YC
D
U
ST
,Building Police Community Relationships
Acknowledge challenges law enforcement faces and discuss with the community
Remember the Duty to Intervene policies
Be transparent and accountable
Reduce bias and improve cultural understanding
Understand various cultural differences and respect them
Be visible to the community and collaborate with community
Create a felt presence
Engage with community
K
Casual conversations, non-enforcement contacts
Focus and improve how to properly address community's concerns
Avoid arguing
C
Address concern or help find answer
LO
Communication builds community trust
Be patient
Be composed
Be confident and knowledgeable in the law
Be aware of what is being said (Always being recorded)
YC
Be a part of the community
Procedural Justice:
“The procedures used by police officers in which citizens are treated fairly and with proper
respect as human beings.”
D
U
Negative effects of law enforcement and how it affects legitimacy
Culture of law enforcement
Effects of cynicism
ST
Components of field notes (Information that should be contained in field notes)
Names of suspects, victims, and witnesses
Names of officers and other individuals who assist in the investigation
Important dates and times
Locations
Circumstances of crime or incident
COURTROOM PREPARATION
, Refreshing the memory
Go over case report several times
Officer may take the report up on the stand
Go over personal notes. However, it's best not to use personal notes on the stand
Review the subjects booking or driver license photo to assist in identifying the subject in court
Personal appearance
A clean, pressed, well fitting uniform is best
If not in uniform, a clean, pressed suit and tie should be worn
Remember, this will probably be the first and last time an officer will meet members of the jury. A
K
good first impression can go far in establishing an officer's credibility
Case preparation
A best practice is to have a meeting with the prosecuting attorney and all officers involved prior
C
to the court date
Due to scheduling difficulties, this might take place in the courthouse just prior to the trial
Be prepared to bring the evidence that may be entered into court and documents establishing
LO
the chain of custody of the evidence
CROSS EXAMINING TACTICS
YC
Badgering/belligerent
Offensive
Friendly
Condescending
Rapid fire questioning
Suggestive questioning
D
Demanding yes or no answers
Repetitious questions
U
COURTROOM TESTIMONY
ST
Refrain from fidgeting
Convey signs of confidence; do not place hands over mouth or convey an evasive manner
Be courteous; use proper titles
Avoid sarcasm, witticism, or ridicule
Face the judge or jury except when short answers are required
Look directly at attorney asking questions
Narrate incidents in chronological order
Never guess an answer
If you do not understand a question, ask for clarification
Present modest demeanor; displaying a sincere interest in accuracy and truth of a statement
Avoid bias and prejudice
K
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
C
SOLUTIONS A+ GRADED
LO
YC
D
U
ST
,Building Police Community Relationships
Acknowledge challenges law enforcement faces and discuss with the community
Remember the Duty to Intervene policies
Be transparent and accountable
Reduce bias and improve cultural understanding
Understand various cultural differences and respect them
Be visible to the community and collaborate with community
Create a felt presence
Engage with community
K
Casual conversations, non-enforcement contacts
Focus and improve how to properly address community's concerns
Avoid arguing
C
Address concern or help find answer
LO
Communication builds community trust
Be patient
Be composed
Be confident and knowledgeable in the law
Be aware of what is being said (Always being recorded)
YC
Be a part of the community
Procedural Justice:
“The procedures used by police officers in which citizens are treated fairly and with proper
respect as human beings.”
D
U
Negative effects of law enforcement and how it affects legitimacy
Culture of law enforcement
Effects of cynicism
ST
Components of field notes (Information that should be contained in field notes)
Names of suspects, victims, and witnesses
Names of officers and other individuals who assist in the investigation
Important dates and times
Locations
Circumstances of crime or incident
COURTROOM PREPARATION
, Refreshing the memory
Go over case report several times
Officer may take the report up on the stand
Go over personal notes. However, it's best not to use personal notes on the stand
Review the subjects booking or driver license photo to assist in identifying the subject in court
Personal appearance
A clean, pressed, well fitting uniform is best
If not in uniform, a clean, pressed suit and tie should be worn
Remember, this will probably be the first and last time an officer will meet members of the jury. A
K
good first impression can go far in establishing an officer's credibility
Case preparation
A best practice is to have a meeting with the prosecuting attorney and all officers involved prior
C
to the court date
Due to scheduling difficulties, this might take place in the courthouse just prior to the trial
Be prepared to bring the evidence that may be entered into court and documents establishing
LO
the chain of custody of the evidence
CROSS EXAMINING TACTICS
YC
Badgering/belligerent
Offensive
Friendly
Condescending
Rapid fire questioning
Suggestive questioning
D
Demanding yes or no answers
Repetitious questions
U
COURTROOM TESTIMONY
ST
Refrain from fidgeting
Convey signs of confidence; do not place hands over mouth or convey an evasive manner
Be courteous; use proper titles
Avoid sarcasm, witticism, or ridicule
Face the judge or jury except when short answers are required
Look directly at attorney asking questions
Narrate incidents in chronological order
Never guess an answer
If you do not understand a question, ask for clarification
Present modest demeanor; displaying a sincere interest in accuracy and truth of a statement
Avoid bias and prejudice
