TCOLE STUDY GUIDE

__________ is criminal or tortious or both and includes what would be criminal or tortious but for a defense not amounting to justification or privilege. (8) a.Lawful b.Unlawful c.Criminal d.Samaritan

Unlawful

__________ means to restrict a person's movements without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person's liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by confining the person. (8) Question 34 a.Restrain b.Abduct c.Kidnap d.Apprehend

a. restrain

A __________ is a substance with a chemical structure substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance in Schedule I or II or Penalty Group 1, 1-A, 2, or 2-A. (15) Question 6 a.Controlled substance b.Controlled substance analogue c.Monitored substance d.Monitored materials

b. controlled substance anologue

The __________ has jurisdiction over cases of divorce. (14) Question 19 a.Justice Court b.County Court c.District Court d.All the above

c. district court

Which tactical concept allows officers time to huddle up and share information in order to begin developing strategy? (27) a.Distance + Cover b.Time c.Tactical Repositioning d.Tactical Pause e.Tactical Disengagement

d. Tactical Pause

__________ is an extension of the crime of assault. Dispute-anger-attack-death. (32) Question 31 .Felony murder b.Sex and sadism c.Triangle killing d.Anger killing

d. anger killing

According to Sec. 43.05 of the Penal Code, if a man causes a 16-year-old girl to commit prostitution, what offense has he committed? (8) Question 10 a.Promotion of prostitution b.Aggravated promotion of prostitution c.Prostitution d.Compelling prostitution

d. compelling prostitution

Which of the following courts cannot grant a Writ of Habeas Corpus? (7) Question 44 a.Court of Criminal Appeals b.District Court c.County Court d.Justice Court

d. justice court

An officer responds to a call, finding a man shooting at other people. The officer is justified in using Deadly Force. However, when he returns fire, the officer recklessly kills an innocent third person. The officer may be filed on for __________. (8) Question 16 a.Criminal Negligent Homicide b.Manslaughter c.Deadly Conduct d.Murder e.No Offense

e. no offense

According to the Family Code, a protective order is effective for the period stated in the order. If a period is not stated the order is effective until the __________ of the date the order was issued. (17) Question 1Select one :a.30th day b.90th day c.first anniversary d.second anniversary

D. Second Anniversary

A person commits an offense if the person possesses an open container or consumes an alcoholic beverage on a public street, public alley, or public sidewalk within __________ of the property line of a facility that is a public or private school, including a parochial school, that provides all or any part of prekindergarten through twelfth grade. (16) a.1000 ft b.500 ft c.50 ft d.100 ft

a. 1000 ft

A person may not be prosecuted for or convicted of any offense that he committed when younger than _______ years of age except perjury, aggravated perjury, etc. (8) Question 2 a.15 b.14 c.13 d.16 e.17

a. 15

The person has a right to a hearing on the suspension or denial if, not later than the __________ day after the date on which the person receives the notice of suspension or denial. (7) Question 35 a.15th b.17th c.23rd d.145th

a. 15th

A TCOLE training unit is __________. a.2 years b.4 years c.1 year d.6 years

a. 2 years

What Chapter of the Texas Administrative Code deals with Administration? (4) Question 10 a.211 b.215 c.217 d.218

a. 211

What Chapter of the Texas Administrative Code deals with Prelicensing and Reactivation? (4) Question 49 a.219 b.221 c.223 d.225

a. 219

According to the Transportation Code, what is the minimum light transmission percentage allowable for window tinting? (22) Question 21 a.25% b.30% c.33% d.35%

a. 25%

What percentage of a message is received due to the content of the message? (25) Question 7 a.7% b.33% c.60% d.97%

a. 7%

ny child under the age of __________ must be transported in a child safety seat. (22) a.8 years b.4 years c.3 years d.2 years e.there is no such requirement

a. 8 years

If the person refuses to submit to the taking of the specimen, that refusal may be __________. (23) Question 10 a.Admissible in a subsequent prosecution b.Dismissed in a subsequent prosecution c.Brought up in another court case d.Reason for imprisonment

a. Admissible in a subsequent prosecution

A proactive anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the action needed to remove or reduce that risk is the definition of __________. (35) Question 7 a.Crime prevention b.Crime repression c.Preventative patrol d.Apprehension patrol e.Crime reduction

a. Crime Prevention

PC 32.51 describes what category of theft? (8) Question 12 a.Identity theft b.Fraud c.Blackmail d.Extortion

a. Identity theft

A person who falsely, fraudulently, or willfully permits another to violate this subtitle is guilty of the violation. (8) Question 39 a.Inchoate offense b.Immature acquisition c.Premature acquisition d.Inchoate infraction

a. Inchoate offense

Which culpable mental state refers to a person's conscious objective or desire to engage in a conduct or cause a result? (8) a.Intentional b.Knowing c.Reckless d.Criminal Negligence e.None of the above

a. Intentional

There are four (4) main causes of abuse: (17) Cultural Sex role stereotypes Lack of control ______________________ Question 49 a.Learned behavior b.Aggression c.History of abuse d.Male supremacy

a. Learned Behavior

Which of the following is not a communication aid or service that an officer may use? Question 28 a.Speech supplemented by gestures and visual aids b.A pad and pencil, a word processor, or a typewriter c.A video phone or video relay service (VRS) d.Personally prescribed hearing aid devices

a. Speech supplemented by gestures and visual aids

What mental disorder is commonly associated with the following symptoms? (29) Most commonly recognized in females May have one or more of the following Unstable and intense personal relationships Impulsiveness with relationships, spending, food, drugs, sex Intense anger or lack of control of anger Question 22 a.Borderline b.Antisocial c.Paranoia d.Schizophrenia

a. borderline

Typically family violence offenders are socially __________. (17) Question 27 a.Butterflies b.Average c.Loners d.Loud

a. butterflies

What does "CYMBAL" stand for? (36) a. Color, year, model, body-style, and license b. Car, year, model, body-style, and license c. Color, year, model, body-style, and length d. Car, year, model, body-style, and length

a. color, year, model, body-style, and license

The intensity of long-term stress reactions usually __________ over time, as does the frequency of the re-experience crisis. (20) Question 32 a.decreases b.increases c.remains the same d.reduces by the square-root

a. decreases

Omission means __________. (8) .Failure to act b.Failure to include c.To leave out an element of an offense d.None of the above

a. failure to act

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a peace officer or any other person may, without a warrant, arrest an offender when the offense is committed in their presence, or within their view, if the offense is classified as __________. (10) Question 24 a.a felony b.a tort c.a civil matter d.any violation of the law

a. felony

According to the Health and Safety Code, __________ means a principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use in the manufacture of a controlled substance. (15) Question 21 a.immediate precursor b.drug paraphernalia c.counterfeit substance d.raw material

a. immediate precursor

_________ means the state, a child who is the subject of proceedings under this subtitle, or the child's parent, spouse, guardian, or guardian ad litem. (33) Question 34 a.Party b.Parent c.Lawyer d.Guardian

a. party

__________ includes regulation. (8) a.Public places b.Statutes c.Law d.Rule

a. public places

__________ means a child who is accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not, under state law, be a crime if committed by an adult. (33) a.Status offender b.Status referral c.Juvenile referral d.Juvenile offender

a. status offender

__________ shall have appellate jurisdiction coextensive with the limits of their respective districts in all criminal cases except those in which the death penalty has been assessed. (7) Question 34 a.The Courts of Appeals b.Municipal courts c.The district courts d.The Court of Criminal Appeals

a. the court of appeals

Supplements to handcuffs include __________. (31 a. tie, belt, shoelaces b.string, chain, belt c. chain, strips of cloth, plastic handcuffs d. cording, belt, twine

a. tie,belt,shoelaces

Law enforcement agencies are required to enter the NCIC Missing Person File within __________ hours of receiving the missing child report where the "well-being of the child is in danger." (18) Question 10 a.2 b.8 c.16 d.24

a.2

If an officer refuses or fails to execute any legal process, he/she may be punished with a fine, not less than __________, nor more than __________. (14) Question 44 a.$1 to $500 b.$10 to $200 c.$5 to $1500 d.$10 to $1000 e.No fine imposed

b. 10-200;

A signal of intent to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last __________ feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. (22) a.200 b.100 c.300 d.50

b. 100

A TCOLE training cycle is __________. (4) a.2 years b.4 years c.1 year d.6 years

b. 4 years

In a work zone, __________ provides protection for victims and responders. (22) Question 35 a.Activity area b.Buffer space c.Work area d.Transition area

b. Buffer Space

An officer must show a willingness to listen, an understanding of the problem, an ability to empathize, and a non-judgmental attitude through __________. (27) Question 19 a.Slowing down the situation b.Communication c.Body Language d.All of these

b. Communication

Who has the authority to appoint Railroad Peace Officers? (9) a.Executive Director of TCOLE b.Director of the Department of Public Safety c.Owner of the railroad company employing the officers d.Director of the Texas Railroad Association

b. Director of the Department of Public Safety

The officer must be __________ present to see what they see. (10) Question 35 a.Somewhat b.Lawfully c.Actually d.Fully

b. Lawfully

A person pick-pockets a wallet out of a woman's purse hung over her shoulder as she is looking away. The purse and its contents were valued at $90. What offense has occurred? (8) Question 34 a.Theft - Misdemeanor b.Theft - State Jail Felony c.Robbery d.Aggravated Robbery

b. Theft- State Jail Felony

Any peace officer who is outside his/her jurisdiction may arrest, without warrant, a person who commits an offense within the officer's presence or view, if the offense is __________. (10) Question 16 a.an offense in progress b.a felony c.a misdemeanor d.criminal mischief at night

b. a felony

A __________ is a writ issued by the judge of a court having jurisdiction of a case after commitment or bail and before trial, or clerk at the direction of the judge, and directed to any peace officer of the State of Texas, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before the court immediately, or at a term stated in the writ. (9) Question 19 a.warrant b.capias c.summons d.subpoena e.indictment

b. capias

This court has the power and authority to grant and issue and cause the issuance of writs of habeas corpus, and, in criminal law matters, the writs of mandamus, procedendo, prohibition, and certiorari. (7) Question 31 a.Municipal Courts b.Court of Criminal Appeals c.Districts Courts d.Civil Courts

b. court of criminal appeals

A normal response to trauma follows a similar pattern called __________. (20) Question 5Select one:a .trauma response b.crisis reaction c.insanity d.hysteria

b. crisis reaction

__________ means a substance, other than a device or a component, part, or accessory of a device recognized in the official united pharmacopoeia, official homeopathic pharmacopoeia of the states, official national formulary or a supplement to pharmacopoeia or the formulary. (15) a.Narcotic b.Drug c.Marijuana d.Marihuana

b. drug

A person commits an offense of Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon if he intentionally, knowingly or recklessly carries on or about his person a __________. (8) a.Firearm b.Handgun c.Knife d.All the above

b. handgun

Theories on the cause of family violence abuse include all of the following except __________. (17) Question 46 a.It works to get the batterer what he wants b.Ignored behavior c.Sex role stereotypes clearly defined roles for boys and girls d.Cultural

b. ignored behavior

__________ is to intentionally or knowingly "abduct" another person. (8) Question 39Select one: a.false imprisonment b.kidnapping c.aggravated kidnapping d.deadly conduct e.none of the above

b. kidnapping

Ethical people are __________ and peer pressure can work for or against ethical behavior. (1) Question 45 a.Born b.Made, not born c.Made d.Taught

b. made, not born

A __________ is an individual, corporation, or association. (8) Question 41 a.Place b.Person c.Thing d.Element

b. person

When another's actions toward a victim are sensed to be negative, the feelings felt by the victim are often described as __________. (20) a.Secondary assault b.Secondary injury c.Secondary feeling d.Secondary hurt

b. secondary injury

You arrest a person who advised they are a citizen of Singapore. Which statement on the Consular Notification card do you read? (13) a.Statement 1 - For All Foreign Nationals Except Those from "Mandatory Notification" Countries b.Statement 2 - For Foreign Nationals from "Mandatory Notification" Countries

b. statement 2

Which of the following is considered a risk factor in the physical process of arrest? (31) a.Officer's equipment b.Supportive spectators c.Weather conditions d.V formation

b. supportive spectators

Who signs an indictment accusing a person of a crime? (10) The district attorney b.The foreman of a grand jury c.The foreman of the petit jury d.The county attorney e.The magistrate of the court supervising the grand jury

b. the foreman of the grand jury

According to CCP Art. 1.20, no person shall be convicted of treason except on the testimony of __________ witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. (7) Question 45 a.1 b.2 c.5 d.7

b.2

Only a person with a __________ or proprietary interest in the place to be searched may give consent. (10) a.Extreme b.Possessory c.Sudden d.Well-known

b.Possessory

Refusal of the taking of a specimen will result in license suspension for a minimum __________ days. (23) a.121 b.150 c.180 d.15

c. 180

There are ______ Principles of Procedural Justice. (1) Question 40 a.2 b.6 c.4 d.8

c. 4

Upon receiving a report of an attempted child abduction, an agency shall immediately but not to exceed ___________ hours after receiving the report, submit the information to the Texas Missing Person Clearinghouse. (18) Question 15 a.2 b.4 c.8 d.24

c. 8

Which of the following is not an objective of the Criminal Code of Procedure? (9) Question 41 a.Insure a speedy trial. b.Adopt measures to prevent crimes. c.Arrest violators without warrant. d.Remove all possibility of escape.

c. Arrest violators without warrant

__________ means the adult with whom the child resides. (33) Question 39 a.Guardian b.Party c.Custodian d.Lawyer

c. Custodian

Which of the following best describes the three major groups of hazards you must constantly guard against for safety reasons? (35) Question 50 a.Congestion, miscellaneous police service, and accidents b.Silhouetting, street inspections, and home inspections c.Telltale noises, silhouetting, and suspects' hands d.Suspects' hands, suspects' vehicle, and doorways

c. Telltale noises, silhouetting, and suspects' hands

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, what is the term for a written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer, commanding them to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law? (10) Question 31 a.capias b.commitment c.arrest warrant d.attachment

c. arrest warrant

A writ similar to an arrest warrant; a judicial writ commanding a peace officer to take a person into custody to answer specific charges. (9) Question 13Select one: a.Nulla Bona b.Ad litem c.Capias d.In re

c. capias

Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code (chapters 36, 37 and 39) __________. (1) Question 3 a.protects officers against frivolous law suits b.outlines the rights of individuals guaranteed by the Federal Constitution c.codifies certain illegal behaviors of public officials d.outlines Civil Service protections of law enforcement employees e.details the Police Officers' Bill of Right

c. codifies certain illegal behaviors of public officials

__________ means to transfer, actually or constructively, to another a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or drug paraphernalia, regardless of whether there is an agency relationship. (15) a.Dispense b.Disburse c.Delivery d.Distribute

c. delivery

Which of the following is not an element of an offense? (8) Question 17 a.Forbidden conduct b.Required culpability c.Effective consent d.Any required result e.Negation of any exception

c. effective consent

Officer Rain Bow was called to the H.E.B. Upon arrival he met clerk Martha Sue who advised him that a subject (Sandra Smith) had picked up a bottle of Revlon Hair Spray which was priced at $11.50 and a can of Right Guard which was $1.50. Smith peeled the tag off of the Right Guard and she peeled the tag off the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith put the $1.50 tag from the Right Guard on the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith went to the check out counter where she paid only $1.50 for the Hair Spray. She was stopped by a store security officer and was arrested. What was Sandra Smith arrested for? (8) Question 37 a.Tampering with identification numbers b.Theft by Tampering c.Fraudulent destruction, removal and concealment of writing d.Misapplication of property

c. fradulent destruction, removal, and concealment of writing

Air-purifying respirator, chemical resistant clothing, double-layered gloves, etc, are precautions to be worn at what level of personal protection? (42) a.Level A b.Level B c.Level C d.Level D

c. level c

According to the Transportation code, a person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle is the definition of __________. (22) Question 23 a.Owner b.Driver c.Operator d.Person

c. operator

__________ is an opinion or leaning adverse to anything without just grounds or before obtaining sufficient knowledge. (5) a.Preconception b.Xenophobia c.Prejudice d.Antipathy

c. prejudice

The acceptance of gifts by a public servant could be __________. (1) Question 4 a.acceptable b.okay c.problematic d.criminal

c. problematic

Which of the following may cause an offense of robbery to be upgraded to aggravated robbery? (8) a.threatens or places a 45 year old person in fear of imminent bodily injury or death b.causes bodily injury to another c.uses or exhibits a deadly weapon d.implies that a weapon is in his pocket of a jacket, but never exhibits the weapon e.both c & d

c. uses or exhibits a deadly weapon

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, if a __________ from another state comes into or passes through his state under an order directing him to attend and testify in this or another state, he is not subject to arrest or the service of civil or criminal process because of any act committed prior to his arrival in this state under the order. (10) Question 26 a.defendant b.legislator c.witness d.officer

c. witness

What is the minimum number of yards required for shotgun proficiency? (41) Question 22 a.25 b.10 c.15 d.20

c.15

The purpose of the __________ is to obtain the release of a person illegally confined or restrained of his liberty. (7) a.Writ of Garnishment b.Corpus of the Delecti c.Writ of Habeas Corpus d.Writ of Attachment

c.writ of habeas corpus

No vehicle shall at anytime be driven to the left of the roadway when approaching within __________ feet of an intersection. (22) Question 11 a.200 b.250 c.50 d.100

d. 100

According to the Penal Code, the use of force, but not deadly force, against a child younger than __________ years of age is justified if the actor is the child's parent. (28) Question 10 a.15 b.16 c.17 d.18

d. 18

According to the Transportation Code, an operator passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel before coming within __________ feet of an approaching vehicle, if a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction is used in passing. (22) a.50 b.100 c.150 d.200

d. 200

An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle within __________ feet on the approach to a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway. (22) a.15 b.20 c.25 d.30 e.50

d. 30

An operator may not turn the vehicle to move in the opposite direction when approaching a curve or crest of a grade if the vehicle is not visible to the operator of another vehicle approaching from either direction within __________ feet. (22) Question 45 a.100 b.300 c.400 d.500

d. 500 feet

All Attachment for a Person may be served by __________. (14) Question 14 a.a Sheriff b.a Constable c.Any Peace Officer d.A or B e.None of the above

d. A or B

__________ is the measurement of the impact(s) of the responses on the targeted crime/disorder problem using information collected from multiple sources, both before and after the responses has been implemented. (1) Question 15 a.Scanning b.Analysis c.Response d.Assessment

d. Assessment

Which court(s) hear class A & B Misdemeanors? (7) a.Court of Criminal Appeals b.Court of Appeals c.District Courts d.County Courts e.J.P. & Municipal Courts

d. County Courts

According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which of the following is not a magistrate? (7) Question 33 a.Recorders of incorporated cities b.Justices of the Peace c.Supreme Court Justices d.District Attorneys

d. District Attorneys

Which of the following is not a component of the traditional police service model? (2) a.Handling crimes that have already been committed b.Focus tends to be on one "incident" which is resolved before moving to the next "incident" c.The primary means of resolving incidents is to involve the criminal justice process d.Police officers and private citizens working together in creative ways

d. Police officers and private citizens working together in creative ways

"You will be charged with the offense of speeding in the Justice of the Peace Court in Austin. You will be given ten days (Specify Procedure) in which to answer this charge. You are going to be charged with the offense of passing with insufficient clearance. You will be warned for the violation, which you have committed. A record of this violation has been made and we ask that you cooperate by driving your vehicle in compliance with traffic regulations" is an example of __________. (35) Question 31 a.Charging a criminal b.Citing Miranda Rights c.Charging a suspect d.Statement of Action to be taken

d. Statement of Action to be taken

A peace officer may frisk a passenger compartment of a vehicle if he has __________ are hidden. (10) Question 30 a.probable cause that tools b.an innate knowledge that criminal instruments c.a reasonable cause that criminal tools d.a reasonable suspicion that weapons

d. a reasonable suspicion that weapons

The method of service that is always allowed on Sunday is __________. (14) Question 40 a.third person to the defendant b.by mail c.by alternate service d.publication e.no method of service is ever allowed on Sunday

d. publication

All divorce degrees have the following statement in them that gives an officer limited authority to ask for the return of children when the person granted custody wants them returned and the other party has refused to do so. "Notice to any peace officer of the State of Texas: You may use __________ to enforce the terms of child custody specified in this order." (14) Question 4 a.reasonable force b.necessary force c.any amount of force d.reasonable efforts

d. reasonable efforts

In a civil action the process begins with __________. (14) a.The filing of papers with the court b.The arrest of the defendant c.Defendant's act with precipitated legal action d.The service of citation e.The motion of plaintiff

d.The service of citation

If a K9 Handler becomes injured, you should attempt to do which of the following __________. (39) Question 42 a.Have the handler call his dog b.Give the K9 the load command at the K9 vehicle c.Attempt to get another K9 handler to handle the K9 d.Contact animal control to capture the K9 e.Any of the above

e. any of the above

What is the purpose of a Writ of Habeas Corpus? (7) a.To find out what a person who has been arrested is being charged with b.To gain the release of a person who has been arrested c.To set bail on a person who has been arrested d.To determine what evidence will be used against a defendant at this trial e.To test the legality of the detention of a person who has been arrested

e. to test the legality of the detention of a person who has been arrested