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If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to the officer's
certification? correct answers Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of criminal law; to
protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. correct answers FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law? correct answers The body of law is formed by
the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches and seizures,
and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are described in the first ten amendments to the
constitution, which are known as the: correct answers Bill of Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial and
counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges and to confront witnesses
correct answers Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered with a male
wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands walking towards the dorms,
when officer Dennis approached the male he began to walk faster and not look back, based on
what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male? correct answers Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or in the possession
of the victim.
2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone authorized to act
for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or conveyance at the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the offender had a
fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in the charge. correct answers
Elements of Burglary
,The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. correct answers Elements of
Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to do violence to
the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear that the violence
was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical care
provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of agent, or other specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, employee or agent, or
other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of his duties.
correct answers Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
Who does domestic violence pertain to? correct answers Family or household members
A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to hers. She has no
criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense applies to the woman? correct
answers Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of evidence?
correct answers Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary force to effect an
__________________? correct answers Investigative Stop
, Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? correct answers Can I get away with
what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is under the
influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for DUI, the officer places the
handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk to the back of the car. Once the suspect
began to walk the suspect fell and hurt himself since he could not break his fall. Under what tort
can the suspect try to sue the officer? correct answers Negligence
On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary at Alex's house. Alex told
his friends that he would take his parents out to dinner while they would burglarize his parents
home and take their TV and expensive jewelry. Once the burglary would take place Alex and his
friends promised to share the money. What is Alex's role in the staged crime? correct answers
Principal Of The First Degree
Which is most accurate about FCIC? correct answers Provides wanted and missing persons
information.
The ______________________ of the interview is the the warm-up stage. During this stage, the
officer will establish rapport and build understanding with the interviewee and him or herself.
correct answers Initial Stage
Operational reports are generally linked to three major categories: offense-incident reports, arrest
affidavits and _________________or follow-up reports. correct answers Supplemental
The following apply to which type of substance: razor blades, dilated pupils? correct answers
Cocaine/Crack
The first A in SARA model means__________________ correct answers Analysis
If an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to the officer's
certification? correct answers Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of criminal law; to
protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. correct answers FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law? correct answers The body of law is formed by
the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches and seizures,
and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are described in the first ten amendments to the
constitution, which are known as the: correct answers Bill of Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial and
counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges and to confront witnesses
correct answers Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered with a male
wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands walking towards the dorms,
when officer Dennis approached the male he began to walk faster and not look back, based on
what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male? correct answers Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or in the possession
of the victim.
2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone authorized to act
for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or conveyance at the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the offender had a
fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in the charge. correct answers
Elements of Burglary
,The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. correct answers Elements of
Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to do violence to
the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear that the violence
was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical care
provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of agent, or other specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, employee or agent, or
other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of his duties.
correct answers Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
Who does domestic violence pertain to? correct answers Family or household members
A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to hers. She has no
criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense applies to the woman? correct
answers Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of evidence?
correct answers Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary force to effect an
__________________? correct answers Investigative Stop
, Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? correct answers Can I get away with
what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is under the
influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for DUI, the officer places the
handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk to the back of the car. Once the suspect
began to walk the suspect fell and hurt himself since he could not break his fall. Under what tort
can the suspect try to sue the officer? correct answers Negligence
On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary at Alex's house. Alex told
his friends that he would take his parents out to dinner while they would burglarize his parents
home and take their TV and expensive jewelry. Once the burglary would take place Alex and his
friends promised to share the money. What is Alex's role in the staged crime? correct answers
Principal Of The First Degree
Which is most accurate about FCIC? correct answers Provides wanted and missing persons
information.
The ______________________ of the interview is the the warm-up stage. During this stage, the
officer will establish rapport and build understanding with the interviewee and him or herself.
correct answers Initial Stage
Operational reports are generally linked to three major categories: offense-incident reports, arrest
affidavits and _________________or follow-up reports. correct answers Supplemental
The following apply to which type of substance: razor blades, dilated pupils? correct answers
Cocaine/Crack
The first A in SARA model means__________________ correct answers Analysis
