SLEA- Exam 1 (BA 26-02) Test
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026 Updated.
True or False: Your PD policy cannot be a lawsuit because it is not the law - Answer True
Reasonable suspicion - Answer Reasonable Suspicion: Lower standard, allowing brief
Investigative "Terry Stops" based on facts SUGGESTING criminal activity.
What are the factors to consider when using force? - Answer Severity of a Crime, Threat
Level, Resistance Level
3 factors of a Police Officer's overall wellness: - Answer Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual
Mindfulness is: - Answer The ability or state of being conscious or aware of your feelings.
A powerful countermeasure to Law Enforcement stress is: - Answer Personal & Professional
Growth
The biggest cause of stress? - Answer Financial Worries
True or False: There is no shame in asking for help, talking to a therapist or counselor. - Answer
TRUE
Graham V. Connor (1989) - Answer The Court ruled that "reasonableness " concerning the
use of force must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene and take
in account of split second decision making in reference to the use of force. (Diabetic case of a
man acting strangely)
Terry v. Ohio (1968) - Answer Supreme Court decision endorsing police officers' authority to
stop and frisk suspects on the streets when there is reasonable suspicion that they are armed
and involved in criminal activity (TERRY STOP)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) - Answer The court ruled that those subjected to in-custody
interrogation be advised of their constitutional right to an attorney and their right to remain
silent. (5th and 6th amendments)
4th Amendment - Answer Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
, 5th Amendment (1791) - Answer The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due
process
6th Amendment (1791) - Answer The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an
attorney for an accused person
Ratification - Answer Formal approval, final consent to the effectiveness of a constitution,
constitutional amendment, or treaty
Pennsylvania v. Mimms (1976) - Answer Allows an officer to lawfully command that the any
and all occupants of a lawfully stopped motor vehicle exit the vehicle without any further
requirement under the 4th Amendment (weight to the officer's safety as compared to the slight
intrusion into the driver's personal liberty during the stop.)
True or False: There is a separate Juvenile court. - Answer True (1899) with the first being in
Cook County.
A juvenile can be tried in court if they are __ years of age. - Answer 17
Status offense: - Answer A crime that is illegal by a juvenile and NOT an adult. (ie; underage
drinking, curfew)
The goal of juvenile court is.... - Answer Rehabilitation
True or False: Every use of force is a seizure. - Answer True (Remember the 4th amendment!)
Necessary VS. Reasonable - Answer NECESSARY: (no reasonable alternative exists)
REASONABLE (not excessive)
cynicism - Answer an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest;
skepticism.
procedural justice is: - Answer The procedures used by police officers where citizens are
treated fairly and with proper respect as human beings.
Preamble of the US Constitution is: - Answer Introduction to the Constitution
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026 Updated.
True or False: Your PD policy cannot be a lawsuit because it is not the law - Answer True
Reasonable suspicion - Answer Reasonable Suspicion: Lower standard, allowing brief
Investigative "Terry Stops" based on facts SUGGESTING criminal activity.
What are the factors to consider when using force? - Answer Severity of a Crime, Threat
Level, Resistance Level
3 factors of a Police Officer's overall wellness: - Answer Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual
Mindfulness is: - Answer The ability or state of being conscious or aware of your feelings.
A powerful countermeasure to Law Enforcement stress is: - Answer Personal & Professional
Growth
The biggest cause of stress? - Answer Financial Worries
True or False: There is no shame in asking for help, talking to a therapist or counselor. - Answer
TRUE
Graham V. Connor (1989) - Answer The Court ruled that "reasonableness " concerning the
use of force must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene and take
in account of split second decision making in reference to the use of force. (Diabetic case of a
man acting strangely)
Terry v. Ohio (1968) - Answer Supreme Court decision endorsing police officers' authority to
stop and frisk suspects on the streets when there is reasonable suspicion that they are armed
and involved in criminal activity (TERRY STOP)
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) - Answer The court ruled that those subjected to in-custody
interrogation be advised of their constitutional right to an attorney and their right to remain
silent. (5th and 6th amendments)
4th Amendment - Answer Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
, 5th Amendment (1791) - Answer The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due
process
6th Amendment (1791) - Answer The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an
attorney for an accused person
Ratification - Answer Formal approval, final consent to the effectiveness of a constitution,
constitutional amendment, or treaty
Pennsylvania v. Mimms (1976) - Answer Allows an officer to lawfully command that the any
and all occupants of a lawfully stopped motor vehicle exit the vehicle without any further
requirement under the 4th Amendment (weight to the officer's safety as compared to the slight
intrusion into the driver's personal liberty during the stop.)
True or False: There is a separate Juvenile court. - Answer True (1899) with the first being in
Cook County.
A juvenile can be tried in court if they are __ years of age. - Answer 17
Status offense: - Answer A crime that is illegal by a juvenile and NOT an adult. (ie; underage
drinking, curfew)
The goal of juvenile court is.... - Answer Rehabilitation
True or False: Every use of force is a seizure. - Answer True (Remember the 4th amendment!)
Necessary VS. Reasonable - Answer NECESSARY: (no reasonable alternative exists)
REASONABLE (not excessive)
cynicism - Answer an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest;
skepticism.
procedural justice is: - Answer The procedures used by police officers where citizens are
treated fairly and with proper respect as human beings.
Preamble of the US Constitution is: - Answer Introduction to the Constitution
