POLICE ACADEMY TEST 2 – QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Proper Equipment for directing traffic: Correct Ans - - Uniform w
Hat
- Reflective Vest
- Flashlight w traffic wand
- Traffic cones & flares
- Whistle
Use of Whistle -
STOP signal Correct Ans - One long blast, with a STOP hand signal
Use of Whistle -
GO signal Correct Ans - Two short blasts, with the GO hand signal
When do you use a traffic baton? Correct Ans - Used to make
signals at night or during bad weather when visibility is limited
What kind of traffic should be given first priority? Correct Ans -
Emergency traffic
Three Major Functions of the Juvenile Court Act Correct Ans - 1.
Accountability
2. Competency - providing the resources to for persons to make gains in
educational, vocational, and social arenas, be a more productive citizen
3. Public Safety
Delinquent Minor Correct Ans - Any minor who prior to his or her
18th birthday has violated or attempted to violate, regardless of where the
act occurred, any federal, state, county, or municipal law or ordinance
Abused Minor Correct Ans - a. Any minor under 18 years of age
whose parent, immediate family member, person responsible for the
minor's welfare, individual residing in the same home as the minor
i. Inflicts, causes to be inflicted, allows to be inflicted physical injury
causing death, disfigurement, impairment of physical or emotional health.
ii. Creates a substantial risk for the above factors to occur.
iii. Commits or allows to be committed any sex offense.
iv. Commits or allows to be committed an act of torture.
, v. Inflicts excessive corporal punishment.
Detention Correct Ans - - temporary care of a minor who is alleged
to be or has been adjudicated and delinquent
- temporary care of a minor who requires secure custody for the minor's
own protection
Emancipated minor Correct Ans - any minor 16 yrs old or over who
has been EITHER completely or partially emancipated (set free from legally
being your parents responsibility)
Does a legal parent include any adoptive parent? Correct Ans - yes
Adjudicatory Hearing Correct Ans - same as a trial in adult court. a
finding or conviction
Dispositional Hearing Correct Ans - Equivalent to a sentencing
hearing in adult court. Juvenile is determined to be a "ward of the court"
and placement or sentencing is declared.
In loco parentis Correct Ans - The state assumes parental
responsibility when the parent is unable or unwilling
Restrictions on places and conditions of confinement of Juveniles
Correct Ans - 1. 6/12/24 hour rule
2. Conditions of Confinement
Legal restriction on fingerprinting, Photographing, and maintenance of
arrest info of Juveniles (arrest) Correct Ans - a. All minors 10 years
of age or over arrested for a felony MUST be photographed and
fingerprinted.
b. All minors 10 years of age or over arrested for Class A or B
misdemeanors MAY be photographed and fingerprinted.
a. Juvenile records must be kept separate from adults
b. Photos of juveniles may be inspected by other law enforcement
personnel for purpose of identification or apprehension.
Mandated Reporters (under ANCRA) Correct Ans - a. Medical
personnel
Proper Equipment for directing traffic: Correct Ans - - Uniform w
Hat
- Reflective Vest
- Flashlight w traffic wand
- Traffic cones & flares
- Whistle
Use of Whistle -
STOP signal Correct Ans - One long blast, with a STOP hand signal
Use of Whistle -
GO signal Correct Ans - Two short blasts, with the GO hand signal
When do you use a traffic baton? Correct Ans - Used to make
signals at night or during bad weather when visibility is limited
What kind of traffic should be given first priority? Correct Ans -
Emergency traffic
Three Major Functions of the Juvenile Court Act Correct Ans - 1.
Accountability
2. Competency - providing the resources to for persons to make gains in
educational, vocational, and social arenas, be a more productive citizen
3. Public Safety
Delinquent Minor Correct Ans - Any minor who prior to his or her
18th birthday has violated or attempted to violate, regardless of where the
act occurred, any federal, state, county, or municipal law or ordinance
Abused Minor Correct Ans - a. Any minor under 18 years of age
whose parent, immediate family member, person responsible for the
minor's welfare, individual residing in the same home as the minor
i. Inflicts, causes to be inflicted, allows to be inflicted physical injury
causing death, disfigurement, impairment of physical or emotional health.
ii. Creates a substantial risk for the above factors to occur.
iii. Commits or allows to be committed any sex offense.
iv. Commits or allows to be committed an act of torture.
, v. Inflicts excessive corporal punishment.
Detention Correct Ans - - temporary care of a minor who is alleged
to be or has been adjudicated and delinquent
- temporary care of a minor who requires secure custody for the minor's
own protection
Emancipated minor Correct Ans - any minor 16 yrs old or over who
has been EITHER completely or partially emancipated (set free from legally
being your parents responsibility)
Does a legal parent include any adoptive parent? Correct Ans - yes
Adjudicatory Hearing Correct Ans - same as a trial in adult court. a
finding or conviction
Dispositional Hearing Correct Ans - Equivalent to a sentencing
hearing in adult court. Juvenile is determined to be a "ward of the court"
and placement or sentencing is declared.
In loco parentis Correct Ans - The state assumes parental
responsibility when the parent is unable or unwilling
Restrictions on places and conditions of confinement of Juveniles
Correct Ans - 1. 6/12/24 hour rule
2. Conditions of Confinement
Legal restriction on fingerprinting, Photographing, and maintenance of
arrest info of Juveniles (arrest) Correct Ans - a. All minors 10 years
of age or over arrested for a felony MUST be photographed and
fingerprinted.
b. All minors 10 years of age or over arrested for Class A or B
misdemeanors MAY be photographed and fingerprinted.
a. Juvenile records must be kept separate from adults
b. Photos of juveniles may be inspected by other law enforcement
personnel for purpose of identification or apprehension.
Mandated Reporters (under ANCRA) Correct Ans - a. Medical
personnel
