Criminal Justice Semester Test

Which early police system had significant influence on current detective work? A. Ancient Roman police B. The Bow Street Runners C. Early French police D. Sheriffs in the American colonies

Answer: C

Which of the following should be avoided when handling drugs? A. Collecting drugs without protective gear B. Photographing the crime scene before evidence is removed C. Packaging drug paraphernalia D. Documenting drug evidence type

Answer: A

Which of the following statements is NOT true about family violence? A. Everyday in the U.S. more than 11 men are murdered by their intimate partner B. $5.8 billion is spent on health-related costs of domestic violence each year C. Every nine seconds in the U.S. a woman is assaulted or beaten D. Every day in the U.S., more than three women are murdered by their intimate partner

Answer: A

Tendency to relapse into criminal behavior is known as which of the following? Revocation Absconding Recidivism Contraband

Answer: Absconding

Which term describes when officers stake out a building and wait until the target exits to effect the arrest? A. Tactical entry B. Takedown C. Clearing D. Breaching

Answer: B

Why would an officer use spikes during a pursuit? A. To avoid calling for back up B. To deflate the tires of a fleeing vehicle C. To execute a safe traffic stop. D. To cause a driver to do a 360 degree turn.

Answer: B

What does attorney-client privilege mean? A. Attorneys get full privilege of picking who their clients are B. Clients have the right to have the same attorney for all cases C. Anything a client tells the attorney must remain confidential, unless it is regarding a future crime D. Attorneys can commit minor offenses when investigating a client's case

Answer: C

Crisscross entry allows two officers to enter a door simultaneously. True or False

Answer: False

All law enforcement officers are required to maintain a list of protective orders. True False

Answer: True

A civil lawsuit in which a large group sues is known as a ____________ lawsuit. A. Class Action B. Clemency C. Recusal D. Preliminary

Answer: A

A police officer ignores several drunk men who shout rude things at her and continues to do her job. What is this behavior an example of? A. Professional conduct B. Public trust C. Enacting law D. Unethical behavior

Answer: A

According to Officer Harris, what is the reason for touching a car when approaching it? A. To leave fingerprints on the vehicle. B. To make sure the vehicle is turned off C. To verify the color of the vehicle. D. To let the driver know you are approaching.

Answer: A

According to the presentation, which of the following does NOT occur during the documentation stage of a crime investigation? A. Photograph the scene B. Note the amount of drugs collected C. Detail the condition of the drugs collected D. Identify every person who handles the drugs

Answer: A

Another element located on a traffic ticket is the date, time and exact _____________ of the incident. A. Location B. Season C. Audiance D. Classification

Answer: A

How are law enforcement agencies organized? A. Paramilitary B. Matrix C. Seniority-based D. Chain

Answer: A

Probable cause is defined in which of the following? A. The Fourth Amendment B. The Fifth Amendment C. The Law Enforcement Handbook D. The Fourth Constitution

Answer: A

Robert is doing a sweep of the house where he arrested a drug dealer. He does not have a warrant, but he saw an armed man inside the house. Why is this not a violation of the Fourth Amendment? A. He has probable cause B. He used predictive policing C. He did not have time to get a warrant D. He was using the appropriate amount of force

Answer: A

What is the purpose of the state bar? A. To monitor lawyers conduct and provide guidelines for how to do jobs B. To explain guidelines for judicial decisions C. To provide basis for criminal punishments D. To establish the guidelines for jury conduct

Answer: A

Which of the following are the two types of questions an arrestee will be asked at the jail or police station? A. Routine and interrogation B. Interrogation and situational C. Routine and investigative D. Informational and accusatory

Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT a change recommended by the National Commission on Law Observance and Enforcement in 1929? A. Larger jurisdictions B. Taking politics out of police hiring processes C. Improving officer salaries D. Improving officer benefits

Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT a circumstance outlined in Tennessee v. Garner which justifies the right for an officer to use deadly force? A. When an officer witnesses first hand the suspect breaking into private property B. When an officer is threatened with a deadly weapon C. When an officer believes the suspect poses a threat of serious harm to the officer or another D. When the officer believes the suspect has committed a crime involving threatened or actual serious physical harm or death to another

Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT a legal reason for police to make an arrest? A. A gut feeling B. Probable cause C. Warrant D. Officer observing a crime being committed

Answer: A

Which of the following is a term used to describe a group or classification of texts which are similar in style, form or subject matter? A. Genre B. Documentation C. Technical writing D. Report

Answer: A

Which of the following was established by the Supreme Court case Graham v. Connor? A. Standard of Reasonableness B. Legal authorities for the use of force C. Key terminology related to the use of force D. Forces available to peace officers

Answer: A

Match the term to its definition. 1. Manslaughter 2. Murder 3. Battery 4. Police A. Unlawful Killing Without Malice B. Unlawful Killing With Malice C. Causing Bodily Harm or Offensive Physical Contact D. To Protect and Serve

Answer: A, B, C, D

A protective order may state something in one paragraph and specify exceptions in another. For example, an order may state the __________ is to have "____________________" with the victim in one paragraph and then, in another, state contact may occur to arrange ______________ with the children. Word Bank: Abuser, Prosecutor, Law Enforcement, Abuse, Violence, Visitation, Care, Protection, No Contact.

Answer: Abuser, No Contact, Visitation

A Magistrate's Order for Emergency Protection typically last for how many days if the abuser used a deadly weapon? A. 31 to 61 days B. 61 to 91 days C. 91 to 121 days D. 121 to 151 days

Answer: B

A written, sworn statement is known as which of the following? A. Arraignment B. Affidavit C. Disposition D. Plea

Answer: B

An element which is found on most traffic tickets is the name and _____________ of the officer who issued the citation. A. Agency Location B. Badge Number C. Drivers License Number D. License Plate Number

Answer: B

Is it ethical for a law enforcement officer to keep an item which should have been entered into evidence? A. Yes B. No C. It depends on the nature of the crime D. It depends on the cost of the item

Answer: B

The pattern of behavior typical of a particular offender committing a specific crime is known as which of the following? A. DOA B. MO C. AKA D. APB

Answer: B

The quality of expressing ideas quickly without vague or unnecessary words is known as which of the following? A. Accuracy B. Conciseness C. Scannability D. Clarity

Answer: B

What are the roles and responsibilities of a correctional officer? A. To gather information B. To supervise, protect and rehabilitate inmates C. To provide emergency medical services D. To fight fires and rescue occupants

Answer: B

What is the main difference between an EMT and a Paramedic? A. EMTs drive the ambulance and paramedics do not B. EMTs provide basic first aid and paramedics have more advanced medical training C. Paramedics are medical doctors, while EMTs are not D. Paramedic job opportunities are growing faster than EMT jobs

Answer: B

When preparing call sheets, the _____________ makes initial notes and the _____________ finalizes the information after arriving on the scene. A. Arresting officer; other officer B. 911 operator; responding officer C. Other officer; arresting officer D. Responding officer; 911 operator

Answer: B

Which of the following best describes a warrant? A. Routine interrogation of an arrested person B. A document which authorizes police to legally make an arrest or search an area C. A document which records an arrestee's information when booking at the police station D.A document which authorizes a police officer to seize evidence without probable cause

Answer: B

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a law enforcement officer on the scene of a family violence call? A. Investigating the incident B. Acting as a counselor for the injured C. Following arrest laws D. Confiscating any weapons

Answer: B

Which of the following is NOT a true statement? A. The punitive nature of law enforcement makes establishing trust more difficult B. A police officer should refrain from giving speeding tickets to neighbors or friends C. People will judge an entire police force based on one officer's actions D. Manipulating circumstances for personal gain is unethical for law enforcement officers to do

Answer: B

Which of the following is NOT caused by pepper spray? A. Nausea B. Permanent paralysis C. Disorientation D. Uncontrollable coughing

Answer: B

Which of the following is a common name for rohypnol? A. Pot B. Roofies C. White horse D. Smack

Answer: B

Which of the following must be established before making an arrest? A. Seizure of evidence B. Probable cause C. A hunch or feeling a crime is being committed D. Probable evidence

Answer: B

Which systems are responsible for making decisions regarding fault and punishment? A. Law enforcement B. Courts C. Corrections D. Security

Answer: B

Which of the following is a common effect of methamphetamine? A. Decreased blood pressure B. Loss of teeth C. Drowsiness D. Slowed heart rate

Answer: B, C

Match the following substances to the drugs 1. Stimulants 2. Depressants 3. Narcotics 4. Hallucinogens A. LSD B. Methamphetamine C. Heroin D. Rohypnol

Answer: B, D, C, A

Use the word bank to complete the sentences When a police officer has a reasonable _____________ that a vehicle contains an individual that falls into a __________ category, the officer must employ a set of ___________significantly different from those used in a low or unknown risk stop. Word Bank high risk, rules, codes, situation, belief, tactics, occupants, approach

Answer: Belief, High Risk, Tactics

In which year did the U.S. Supreme Court case of Tennessee v. Garner take place? A. 1983 B. 1984 C. 1985 D. 1986

Answer: C

Incident reports can be accessed through which of the following channels? A. They are public information so everyone can view them online B. A lawyer must petition the judge C. An involved person must submit an application to the county clerk D. An officer must file a request with the state department

Answer: C

Kendall uses pepper spray on an uncooperative suspect. What level is this on the use-of-force continuum? A. Vocal command B. Physical restraint C. Less-lethal methods D. Lethal force

Answer: C

Kim has been taking a lot of sick time. Which of the following is recommended to reduce the amount of sick time she takes? A. Wearing proper protective clothing B. Knowing how to properly handle hazardous materials C. Exercising and eating healthy to get in shape D. Random drug testing

Answer: C

MDT is the acronym for which of the following? A. Mobile Driving Technology B. Motor Detection Transmitter C. Mobile Data Terminal D. Motor Driver Terminator

Answer: C

What was the main goal of early American city police? A. Crime prevention B. Crime deterrence C. Social services D. Strike regulation

Answer: C

Which of the following best describes a situation where an officer can perform a warrantless arrest? A. A feeling there is criminal evidence in a vehicle B. Seeing suspicious high traffic coming and going from a house C. A police officer pulls a person over and spots a gun in the passenger seat of the vehicle D. A police officer pulls someone over for a traffic stop and decides to search their vehicle for drugs based on their attitude

Answer: C

Which of the following best describes detainment? A. Booking a person in jail B. Handcuffing a criminal C. Stopping and questioning a person prior to arrest D. Putting a person in a police car after placing them under arrest

Answer: C

Which of the following best describes inhalants? A. Ecstasy B. How the drug was concealed or stored C. Solvents, aerosols and gases found in household products D. Alcohol

Answer: C

Which of the following does law enforcement NOT do to enforce the law? A. Apprehend and detain individuals who violate laws B. Discover law violations C. Determine how the law applies to a situation D. Deter law violations

Answer: C

Which of the following drugs is a hallucinogen? A. Narcotics B. Marijuana C. Mushrooms D. Cocaine

Answer: C

Which of the following is NOT a resource for lawyers to determine the appropriate response to a difficult situation? A. Fellow lawyers B. The Bar Associations C. Clients D. State bar

Answer: C

Which of the following is NOT a result of substance abuse? A. Decreased performance B. Decreased productivity C. Decreased absenteeism D. Increased violence

Answer: C

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate arrest position? A. Arrestee placing their hand behind their back with their palms facing the officer B. Arrestee placing their hands behind their head C. Arrestee turning to face the officer with their palms facing the officer D. Arrestee standing in a widened stance with toes facing forward

Answer: C

Which of the following is NOT suggested to improve organization? A. Providing scannability B. Presenting information in a logical order C. Avoiding transition words and phrases D. Using headings and graphic elements

Answer: C

Which of the following is NOT true regarding drug addiction? A. It is considered a chronic disease B. It changes the brain C. It is easily cured D. It is compulsive or uncontrollable drug seeking

Answer: C

Which of the following is a true statement? A. It is only considered child abuse if physical harm is inflicted B. In five percent of child sexual abuse cases, the abuser is someone the child knows C. Failure to report child abuse may lead to jail time D. Child abuse only happens in bad families

Answer: C

Which of the following is considered child neglect? A. Taking a child to psychotherapy B. Dropping a child off at school early Having a lifestyle of relative isolation C. Having a lifestyle of relative isolation D. Not allowing the child to participate in extracurricular activities

Answer: C

Which of the following is the standard which states law enforcement officers must warn a person taken into custody he or she has the right to remain silent and is entitled to legal council? A. Arrest warrants B. Arrest warrants C. Miranda rule D. Affidavit

Answer: C

Which of the following it NOT true in arrest procedures? A. Officer are only allowed to use a minimal amount of force B. Police pat downs are utilized to make sure the arrestee is not carrying a weapon C. An officer should immediately reach into a suspects pocket if he suspects they are carrying a weapon D. Officers should always watch the arrestee's hands

Answer: C

Which term describes the process of verifying a space is NOT occupied by a threat? A. Tactical entry B. Takedown C. Clearing D. Breaching

Answer: C

Your business partner begins doing business on the side and not sharing the profits with you. What is this behavior an example of? A. Illegal activity B. Professional conduct C. Unethical behavior D. Upholding moral codes

Answer: C

A Taser emits _____________ volts. A. 2,500 B. 5,000 C. 25,000 D. 50,000

Answer: D

According to Captain Bonsal, which of the following colors, in most cases, indicates the presence of cocaine in a substance tested using a field kit? A. Purple B. Red C. Green D. Blue

Answer: D

Failure to provide medical care to a child is a sign of which of the following types of abuse? A. Emotional neglect B. Educational neglect C. Self-esteem abuse D. Physical neglect

Answer: D

If a forensic scientist wants to complete a report to provide additional information to the investigation, which type of report would they use? A. Incident report B. Police call sheet C. Crime report D. Supplemental report

Answer: D

The decision to use force must be based on necessity and _____________, not emotions. A. Resistance B. Aggression C. Weaponry D. Reasonableness

Answer: D

The procedure in which the prosecutor and defense attorney question potential jurors to pick a jury is known as which of the following? A. Subpoena B. Summons C. Bench Trial D. Voir Dire

Answer: D

When conducting a traffic stop at night, Officer Harris suggests using which of the following? A. Street Lights B. Overhead Emergency Lights C. Sirens D. Spotlight

Answer: D

Which of the following drugs are considered dangerous because they are NOT regulated? A. Over the counter drugs B. Prescription drugs C. Pharmaceutical drugs D. Illegal drugs

Answer: D

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of family violence, as mentioned in the presentation? A. Restraining order B. Fines C. Community service D. Deportation

Answer: D

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for dealing with hazardous materials? A. Using good ventilation B. Preventing toxic materials from being released C. Wearing appropriate protective equipment D. Determining whether it can be thrown away or not

Answer: D

Which of the following is NOT a result of law enforcement officers making ethical decisions according to the presentation? A. Developing a relationship with the community B. Establishing public trust C. Making law enforcement officers safer and less demanding D. Reducing need for law enforcement testimony in court

Answer: D

Which of the following is NOT an option when receiving a traffic ticket? A. Pleading guilty and paying a traffic fine B. Appearing in court C. Providing proof of correction if the ticket was issued for a "correctable violation" D. Donating money to the law enforcement agency in order to get the ticket dismissed

Answer: D

Which of the following is NOT information pertinent to give to a dispatcher when making a traffic stop? A. Vehicle color B. Vehicle model C. Registration number D. Vehicle inspection number

Answer: D

Which of the following is NOT legal justification for building entry as stated in the presentation? A. Threat to public safety B. Emergency rescue C. Pursuit of arrestee D. Probable cause

Answer: D

Which of the following is a type of aggravated aggression? A. Staring at an officer B. Pushing an officer C. Resisting arrest D. Hitting the officer with a baseball bat

Answer: D

Which term is used to describe communication about a case outside of the legal proceedings by one side of the case without the other side knowing? A. Stare decisis communication B. Ad hominem communication C. De facto communication D. Ex parte communication

Answer: D

Who plays the lead role at the scene of an incident and is most times the first on the scene? A. 911 operator B. Sheriff C. Forensic scientist D. Arresting officer

Answer: D

Writing accurately does NOT require which of the following? A. Providing all relevant information B. Writing specific and true information C. Avoiding generalizations D. Using complex words

Answer: D

__________ expectations explain how to write, what to write and how to organize and distribute text. A. Criminal B. Public C. Legal D. Genre

Answer: D

Match each type of abuse with the correct type. 1. Sexual Abuse 2. Physical Abuse 3. Emotional Abuse 4. Elder Abuse A. Shaking, Inappropriate use of drugs. B. Isolation, Intimidation C. Failure to provide appropriate medications, misusing power of attorney. D. Failure to use contraception, Rape

Answer: D, A, B, C

Match the following reports with the correct characteristics. 1. Police Call Sheets 2. Incident Report Sheets 3. Supplemental Reports 4. Witness Reports A. Written by the arresting officer B. Written by the officers arriving at the scene after the arresting officer. C. Written by the witness' to the crime. D. Written by the 911 operator and responding officer

Answer: D, A, B, C

Match the term to its definition. 1. Acquittal 2. Conviction 3. Appeal 4. Indictment A. request to have a higher court resolve a dispute with a decision B. formal accusation initiating a criminal case C. legal judgment stating a person accused is guilty D. legal judgement stating a person accused cannot be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer: D, C, A, B

Match each level of the continuum of force with the appropriate example. 1. Officer Presence 2. Verbal 3. Empty Hand 4. Less Lethal 5. Lethal A. "Do not move" B. Using a firearm C. Restraining an individual without the use of handcuffs D. Using pepper spray E. Arriving on scene in uniform and in a marked police vehicle

Answer: E, A, C, D, B

Dynamic entry is most appropriate when the target is prepared for engagement. True False

Answer: False

Lethal force is limited to the use of a firearm. True False

Answer: False

Signing a citation is an admission of guilt. True or False

Answer: False

Police Tasers are similar in shape and size to a _____. It is clearly visible, being bright _______ and black, designed to stand out and be _________as a Taser. Word bank: Orange Pistol Identified Used Yellow Baton

Answer: Pistol, Yellow, Identified

Use the word bank to accurately fill in the blanks. According to the presentation, SWAT stands for ________, __________and _________. Word Bank: secret, wars, threat, special, wrath, teams, specific, worst, tactics, super, weapons, tasks.

Answer: Special Weapons Tactics

The restriction setting the period of time allowed to elapse between the occurrence of an incident and the filing of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution is known as which of the following? Extradition Admission Jurisdiction Statute of limitations

Answer: Statute of limitations

Emergency rescue is legal justification for building entry. True or False

Answer: True

Tactical entry requires ongoing education and practice. True or False

Answer: True

Tactical thinking requires many "if-then" decisions. True False

Answer: True

Which entry strategy involves non-threatening deception? A. Dynamic entry B. Deliberate entry C. Ruse entry D. All of the above

Answer:C