PC 832 END OF COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MARKED A+
✔✔3 LEVELS OF FORCE - ✔✔• Presence, Verbal, Empty Hand Control, CEW (drive-
stun)
• Objectively Reasonable; Defense of Self/Others;
•Effect Arrest, Overcome Resistance, Prevent Escape (PC 835a)
• Non-Deadly (Low)
Non-Deadly Intermediate Force (Moderate)
•OC, CEW (Probe), Impact Weapons, K9, lateral Vascular Neck Restraint
• Objectively Reasonable; Defense of Self/Others; PC 835a
• Active Resistance + Threat of Harm
• Non-Deadly (Low)
• Presence, Verbal, Empty Hand Control, CEW (drive-stun)
• Objectively Reasonable; Defense of Self/Others;
• Effect Arrest, Overcome Resistance, Prevent Escape (PC 835a)
✔✔DE- ESCALATION - ✔✔Positive impact on public trust
Reduced danger to officer and the
public
Improved community cooperation
Positive impact on officer wellness
✔✔4TH AMENDMENT - ✔✔Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and
establishes that warrants must be based on Probable
Cause
✔✔EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY - ✔✔An individual has exhibited an
actual (subjective) expectation
of privacy.
The expectation is one that
society is prepared to recognize
as reasonable
✔✔Examples of NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY - ✔✔Parking Spots, Luggage ,
Vehicles
✔✔PROBABLE CAUSE TO SEARCH - ✔✔law enforcement has a reasonable belief,
based on facts and circumstances, that: Evidence of a crime, contraband, or illegal
activity is present in the place to be searched. It's more than just a hunch or suspicion
✔✔WARRANTLESS SEARCHES - ✔✔A warrantless search is a search conducted by
law enforcement without first obtaining a search warrant from a judge
,✔✔EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES - ✔✔Imminent danger to person's life or safety
Serious damage to property,
Imminent escape of a suspect, or
Evidence is about to be destroyed or removed
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✔✔PAT / FRISK SEARCHES - ✔✔The suspect must be lawfully detained (meaning that
reasonable suspicion exists and the officer has specific,
articulable facts suggesting the individual may be involved in
criminal acidity)
Only permitted if officers reasonably believed that the
detainee was armed and dangerous, or poses an immediate
threat
✔✔EXPRESSED CONSENT - ✔✔• Subject responds in the affirmative to an officer's
request for permission.
• May be given by means of any words or gestures
that reasonably indicate the suspect was consenting.
✔✔Which of the following is required for a lawful arrest to occur?
A warrant signed by a judge
Probable cause
The suspect's consent
A written report of the crime - ✔✔A written report of the crime
✔✔What is the primary purpose of a vehicle inventory?
Assess value to personal property contained in the vehicle
Search the vehicle for any and all contraband
Protect the property of a person whose vehicle has been impounded - ✔✔Protect the
property of a person whose vehicle has been impounded
✔✔Which of the following areas of a vehicle may not
be searched incident to the custodial arrest of an occupant?
(a) glove compartment
(b) trunk
(c) containers inside the passenger compartment
(d) containers owned by vehicle occupants not arrested - ✔✔B trunk
✔✔At 3:00 AM, Officer Simpson legally detained
Mr.Jones for suspicious behavior. Based upon the
circumstances, Simpson conducted an officer safety search of
Jones. Simpson discovered a small amount of marijuana that
Jones had hidden in his wallet. Simpson then arrested Jones and
booked him into the County Jail. Based upon the circumstances,
, described why the evidence(marijuana) will be excluded at the
time of the trial?
(a) the chain of custody was not followed
(b) illegal detention
(c) improper scope of search durning officer safety search
(d) marijuana not relevant or competently handled - ✔✔C
✔✔Uncooperative detainees may be handcuffed during a detention?
a) True, but this action elevates the detention into an arrest.
b) False. Restraints may only be used during an arrest
c) True. You may use restraints during a detention. - ✔✔C
✔✔A Peace Officer approached a lone man walking through the business district at
3:00 am. The man agreed to talk to the officer. After a few minutes of conversation, the
man stated he needed to go home. However, the Officer told him to remain where he
was because he had more questions for him. This is an example of:
a) A consensual encounter
b) A detention
c) An arrest
d) An illegal search - ✔✔B
✔✔What two circumstances must exist before Miranda warnings are required?
a) Detention and custodial interviewing
b) Custody and detention
c) Custody and interview
d) Detention and interrogation - ✔✔B
✔✔An officer can make a warrantless arrest under which of the following
circumstances?
a) A felony was committed, though not in the officers presence.
b) The officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a misdemeanor
outside of the officers presence.
c) A felony or misdemeanor is committed in the officers presence
d) Both a) and c - ✔✔D
✔✔A peace officer is engaged in foot pursuit of a forgery suspect. The suspect is about
200 yards ahead of him on a currently deserted suburban street. As the suspect is
about to run past a parked car, he jumps in and starts the car. In this time the officer has
closed the distance and is at the rear of the car as the suspect begins to pull away.
Based only on the facts presented, is lethal force authorized to prevent escape in this
situation? Y or N - ✔✔N
MARKED A+
✔✔3 LEVELS OF FORCE - ✔✔• Presence, Verbal, Empty Hand Control, CEW (drive-
stun)
• Objectively Reasonable; Defense of Self/Others;
•Effect Arrest, Overcome Resistance, Prevent Escape (PC 835a)
• Non-Deadly (Low)
Non-Deadly Intermediate Force (Moderate)
•OC, CEW (Probe), Impact Weapons, K9, lateral Vascular Neck Restraint
• Objectively Reasonable; Defense of Self/Others; PC 835a
• Active Resistance + Threat of Harm
• Non-Deadly (Low)
• Presence, Verbal, Empty Hand Control, CEW (drive-stun)
• Objectively Reasonable; Defense of Self/Others;
• Effect Arrest, Overcome Resistance, Prevent Escape (PC 835a)
✔✔DE- ESCALATION - ✔✔Positive impact on public trust
Reduced danger to officer and the
public
Improved community cooperation
Positive impact on officer wellness
✔✔4TH AMENDMENT - ✔✔Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and
establishes that warrants must be based on Probable
Cause
✔✔EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY - ✔✔An individual has exhibited an
actual (subjective) expectation
of privacy.
The expectation is one that
society is prepared to recognize
as reasonable
✔✔Examples of NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY - ✔✔Parking Spots, Luggage ,
Vehicles
✔✔PROBABLE CAUSE TO SEARCH - ✔✔law enforcement has a reasonable belief,
based on facts and circumstances, that: Evidence of a crime, contraband, or illegal
activity is present in the place to be searched. It's more than just a hunch or suspicion
✔✔WARRANTLESS SEARCHES - ✔✔A warrantless search is a search conducted by
law enforcement without first obtaining a search warrant from a judge
,✔✔EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES - ✔✔Imminent danger to person's life or safety
Serious damage to property,
Imminent escape of a suspect, or
Evidence is about to be destroyed or removed
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✔✔PAT / FRISK SEARCHES - ✔✔The suspect must be lawfully detained (meaning that
reasonable suspicion exists and the officer has specific,
articulable facts suggesting the individual may be involved in
criminal acidity)
Only permitted if officers reasonably believed that the
detainee was armed and dangerous, or poses an immediate
threat
✔✔EXPRESSED CONSENT - ✔✔• Subject responds in the affirmative to an officer's
request for permission.
• May be given by means of any words or gestures
that reasonably indicate the suspect was consenting.
✔✔Which of the following is required for a lawful arrest to occur?
A warrant signed by a judge
Probable cause
The suspect's consent
A written report of the crime - ✔✔A written report of the crime
✔✔What is the primary purpose of a vehicle inventory?
Assess value to personal property contained in the vehicle
Search the vehicle for any and all contraband
Protect the property of a person whose vehicle has been impounded - ✔✔Protect the
property of a person whose vehicle has been impounded
✔✔Which of the following areas of a vehicle may not
be searched incident to the custodial arrest of an occupant?
(a) glove compartment
(b) trunk
(c) containers inside the passenger compartment
(d) containers owned by vehicle occupants not arrested - ✔✔B trunk
✔✔At 3:00 AM, Officer Simpson legally detained
Mr.Jones for suspicious behavior. Based upon the
circumstances, Simpson conducted an officer safety search of
Jones. Simpson discovered a small amount of marijuana that
Jones had hidden in his wallet. Simpson then arrested Jones and
booked him into the County Jail. Based upon the circumstances,
, described why the evidence(marijuana) will be excluded at the
time of the trial?
(a) the chain of custody was not followed
(b) illegal detention
(c) improper scope of search durning officer safety search
(d) marijuana not relevant or competently handled - ✔✔C
✔✔Uncooperative detainees may be handcuffed during a detention?
a) True, but this action elevates the detention into an arrest.
b) False. Restraints may only be used during an arrest
c) True. You may use restraints during a detention. - ✔✔C
✔✔A Peace Officer approached a lone man walking through the business district at
3:00 am. The man agreed to talk to the officer. After a few minutes of conversation, the
man stated he needed to go home. However, the Officer told him to remain where he
was because he had more questions for him. This is an example of:
a) A consensual encounter
b) A detention
c) An arrest
d) An illegal search - ✔✔B
✔✔What two circumstances must exist before Miranda warnings are required?
a) Detention and custodial interviewing
b) Custody and detention
c) Custody and interview
d) Detention and interrogation - ✔✔B
✔✔An officer can make a warrantless arrest under which of the following
circumstances?
a) A felony was committed, though not in the officers presence.
b) The officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a misdemeanor
outside of the officers presence.
c) A felony or misdemeanor is committed in the officers presence
d) Both a) and c - ✔✔D
✔✔A peace officer is engaged in foot pursuit of a forgery suspect. The suspect is about
200 yards ahead of him on a currently deserted suburban street. As the suspect is
about to run past a parked car, he jumps in and starts the car. In this time the officer has
closed the distance and is at the rear of the car as the suspect begins to pull away.
Based only on the facts presented, is lethal force authorized to prevent escape in this
situation? Y or N - ✔✔N
