State Board Review
Limbic System
(the parts of the brain that are especially focused on emotion and motivation) that provides a survival response to the central nervous system.
Legal custody
- A legal status created by a court appointing a person a custodian or guardian - The right to have physical custody of the child - The right to provide the child with everyday necessities
Sexual battery enhanced penalties
- Act upon a person 12 or older with great force - Act upon a person with specified circumstances - Victim was less than 12 - Unlawful sexual activity with certain minors - Committing an unnatural and lascivious act - Exposure of sexual organs in a vulgar manner - Sexual offense against a student by a school official
CBRNE Acronym
- Chemical - Biological - Radiological - Nuclear - Explosives
Stipulations of interference with custody
- Concealing or removing minors from the state with full knowledge of a court order - The suspect must have knowledge of the court order or receive notice of the pending proceeding - Any act to protect the child's health is not considered interference
Probable Cause for breach of the peace
- Document that a person's actions disturbed another individual - It corrupts public morals, outrages public sense of decency, or affects the peace and quiet of people who may witness it is PC for an arrest - Also includes brawling, fighting, or an affray
Probable Cause for Felony Battery
- Document that the suspect actually touched the victim against their will and that suspect caused great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement
Probable Cause for loitering and prowling
- Document that the suspect did this in a place, at a time, or in a manner not usual for law-abiding people - This should be done under circumstances that raise alarm or immediate concern for the safety of people or property in the vicinity
Scope of Trafficking
- Human trafficking tripled within the past 15 years - 18,000-20,000 victims enter annually - Most cases are prosecuted in California, Florida, Texas, and New York - A lucrative business, second to drug trafficking, with $32-34 billion or more in profits each year - Runaways and throwaways are the greatest risk group of children
Initial response to a large-scale incident
- Identify the type of incident or threat - Determine the appropriate PPE - Establish the ICS - Set up a command post - Determine the resources needed, including the assistance of other agencies - Determine whether to shelter-in-place or evacuate
Probable Cause for Child Abuse
- Inflicted physical or mental injury upon the child victim - Committed an intentional act that could reasonably be expected to result in physical or mental injury to the child victim - Actively encouraged another person to commit an act that resulted in physical or mental injury upon the child victim
Probable Cause for an Assault
- Intentionally and unlawfully threatened violence upon the victim - Appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat at the time - Created well-founded fear in the victim's mind that the violence was about to take place
Factors common to active shooters
- Loss of significant relationships - Changes in financial status - Changes in living arrangements - Being victim of bullying
Missing and endangered person
- Missing child, younger than 18 - Missing adult, younger than 26 - Missing adult believed to be in danger or the victim of criminal activity - Missing adult that meets the criteria for a Silver Alert
Risk for runaway children
- Most teens are at risk to traffickers who lure them into prostitution - Malnutrition, psychological disorders, HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies, drug and alcohol abuse, robbery, and sexual and physical assault - Major depression, emotional and behavioral problems, and post-traumatic stress disorder
Sexual battery victims procedures
- Officers are required to provide or arrange for transportation of victims of sexual battery to an appropriate medical facility or rape crisis center - Agencies must submit a rape kit to the statewide criminal analysis lab system for forensic testing within 30 days after they receive the evidence - Contact DCF if the victim is a child - FDLE crime lab will provide a report from the rape kit within 120 days after the agency submitted the kit for testing - Provide the victim with the "Victim's Rights Brochure" and a "Sexual Battery - Victim's Rights Brochure"
Four responsibilites of patrol officers
- Recognition and identification - Isolation - Protection - Notification
Probable Cause for Child Neglect
- The victim was less than 18 - The suspect failed or omitted to provide the victim with the care, supervision, and services necessary to maintain the victim's physical or mental health, or failed to make a reasonable effort to protect the victim from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by another person
Examples of intervention
- relocating the person to a safe environment - taking the person into custody if he or she has committed a crime - initiating an involuntary treatment referral via the Baker or Marchman Acts - making a referral for services - arranging for or providing transportation as necessary
Prior to arrival for suicide risk
- request assistance such as officers, EMS, or CIT - coordinate responsibilities and tactics - request information from dispatch about weapons on scene, the intended method of suicide, and location and the person's call history
When gripping the steering wheel, officers should place their right hand in the _____ position and their left hand in the _____ position.
-3 o'clock -9 o'clock *This position reduces injury if the air bag deploys.
The two general forces that act upon a vehicle when turning a corner are _____ and _____.
-Centripetal force -Centrifugal force
What are some possible road surfaces officers may encounter while driving?
-Concrete (a nonporous supportive surface) -Asphalt (a porous distributive surface) -Clay -Dirt -Gravel -Brick
What are some factors that affect vision?
-Environmental and physical conditions -Alertness -Aging
What are the three types of vehicular motion?
-Pitch -Roll -Yaw
The _____ brakes, which handle a great amount of weight transfer while driving in reverse, are not as efficient as the _____ brakes. Therefore, the ability to stop when backing is significantly lowered.
-Rear brakes -Front brakes
What are the five possible conclusions to a pursuit?
-Violator stops voluntarily -Violator is stopped unvoluntarily (apprehension or death) -Officer ends pursuit -Violator crashes -Officer crashes
While the vehicle is running, the officer should look under it (standing to the side of the vehicle, not the front of it) to check for...
...leaks that may not be apparent when the vehicle is off.
Three types of police radio communication
1. Dispatch console 2. Vehicle mounted radio 3. Portable/handheld radio
5 Main Parts of a Magazine
1. Follower 2. Spring 3. Magazine Insert 4. Floor Plate 5. Magazine Tube
Safety
1. mechanical device that prevents a shooter from pulling the trigger and discharging the shotgun 2. blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin; prevents firing (located on the left side of the weapon)
Jacketed Soft point
1/2 to 3/4 of bullet is jacketed with copper; the exposed lead on the flat nose allows for expansion upon impact. Usually high velocity. Designed for antipersonnel. Easily penetrates interior walls and solid doors.
Normal breathing rate for a child
15-30
A person who is in a stationary vehicle and who has good peripheral vision can see about _____ degrees from side to side.
180 degrees
The stun gun was invented in the ______
1960s
Capillary refill time is set at
2 seconds
Normal breathing rate for an infant
25-50
F.S. _____ lists all authorized emergency vehicles.
316.003(1)
DNR orders are governed by
401.45, F.S.
If the patient is unstable , check vitals every ______ minutes and if the patient is stable, check vitals every ______ minutes
5; 10-15
Personality Disorder
A deeply ingrained, non-psychotic, inflexible pattern of relating, perceiving, and behaving. The individual with this disorder may display anxious, fearful, dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior and impaired functioning.
71,500
A one-day count of the homeless in Florida found that ___________ children or youth were homless
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs
A task force created to ensure the continued development of strategies to address the needs of people suffering with forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease.
Tactical Load
A technique used to reload in tactical situations.
Credible threat
A threat made with the intent to cause the person, who is the target of the threat, to fear for their safety, the safety of family members, or that of the individuals closely associated with the victim. The threat must be to cause bodily injury to or end the life of a person
Reasons for cars to be impounded
A traffic crash, when a vehicle is disabled, abandoned or unattended
When a driver applies a steady downward pressure to the brake pedal, the computerized _____ automaticallly slows and stops the vehicle.
ABS
A ______ is an open wound where the organs protrude from the abdominal cavity
Abdominal evisceration
What Are the factors for deciding the Use of Deadly Force?
Ability Opportunity Intent
_____ is an open wounds caused by scraping
Abrasion
Pronoun
Acts as a substitute for a noun
______ is gross removal of an appendage
Amputation
Hypervigilance
An enhanced state of awareness or "being on guard" that makes it difficult for a person to relax and disengage from a stressful situation. These individuals are always on alert.
Illnesses that Mimic Substance Abuse
An epileptic seizure, high blood pressure, head injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Cerebral palsy, Wernicke syndrom, Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Three components of incendiary devices
An ignition source, a combustible filler material, and a housing container
Determining the leader or instigator
An important part of dispersing crowds and resolving group incidents
_____ results from the narrowing of airway passages which causing breathing difficulties
Asthma
What are the three stages of HIV infection?
Asymptomatic, symptomatic, AIDS
Crane
Attaches the cylinder to the frame so the cylinder can swing in and out of the frame opening.
______ is a flap of skin that may not be completely loose from the body
Avulsion
To improve _____, officers can make adjustmets to their meal times and lifestyle, such as eating smaller meals frequently throughout the shift and getting sufficient rest and sleep before a shift.
Awareness
Emergency response to first aid
Awareness-level responders may identify contaminated people who present a significant risk of secondary contamination and should avoid direct contract with these individuals to prevent exposure. Encourage contaminated victims to move to an isolated area and await medical assistance from properly trained personnel.
The Dart firing stun gun uses the same mechanism as a ______
BB gun
The majority of law enforcement officer crashes are a result of _____.
Backing into a fixed object
The required forms for crises
Baker Act form CF-MH 3052a, Transportation form CF-MH 3100, agency specific Marchman Act forms
Types of fraud
Bank kiting or floating check between banks, insurance and telemarketing fraud, and phishing.
The electrodes are fitted with small _____ so that they will grab onto a subject's clothing
Barbs
The authority to search a vehicle
Based on probable cause, consent, or vehicle inventory
If neck or spinal injury is suspected, perform _____
C-spine immobilization
Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson, 477 U.S. 57 (1986).
CASE LAW Courts have held employers responsible for acts of sexual harassment by their employees in the workplace.
Burlington Industries v. Ellerth, 524 U.S. 742 (1998).
CASE LAW The courts have held that intent is not a factor in determining what constitutes sexual harassment. Rather, they focus on the impact of the conduct. Stating, "I didn't mean anything by it" has no relevance to a determination of whether sexual harassment occurred.
Florida statute requires that any law enforcement officer authorized by his or her employing agency to operate a dart-firing stun gun must attend either the ________ during basic recruit training or an _________ provided by the officer's employing agency.
CJSTC-approved dart-firing stun gun course, equivalent training course
CDC stands for what?
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Types of Inmate Searches
Clothed Search Strip/Unclothed Search Body Cavity Search
Electricity can arc through _____ and even some _______ materials
Clothing, bullet-resistant
A haphazard search
Conducted without knowledge of the building's layout, particularly in a large or complex building, might mean some areas are searched more than once, while other area are not searched at all.
Creating a perimeter
Cones, flares, or police tape may be useful while doing this
The subject has a hard time telling his or her muscles to move and may become _______, ______, and _______.
Confused, unbalanced, incapacitated
Conjunction
Connects words with other words, clauses, and ideas
_____ is when the driver turns the vehicle's front tires in the direction he or she wants to go to regain traction.
Counter steering
Propels electrified darts/probes/electrodes/barbs
Dart firing stun gun
_____ does not involve shuffle steering.
Driving in reverse
Clerk of the Court
Each county elects a ___________ who is responsible for maintaining files and official records and issuing subpoenas. Deputy clerks are appointed to assist judges in court paperwork and proceedings.
The _____ is when the vehicle is steered so it is closest to the inside of the curve before reaching the apex.
Early apexing technique
_____ is an open wound where organs protrude
Evisceration
Negligence is __________.
Failure to exercise the standard of care
Insubordination
Failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command is known as __________.
The subject may not show any physical effects from the contact but may sustain injuries from _____ as a result of the weapon's physical effects on his or her body.
Falling
Hepatitis A is transmitted by
Fecal contamination and oral ingestion
President
Federal judges are appointed by the __________.
Red skin color indicates
Flushing
Expiration Date
For drivers authorized to operate a motorcycle, "Motorcycle Also" or "Motorcycle Only" endorsement appears on the front of the driver's license under the ______________.
Silver Alerts
For missing and endangered adults
Amber Alerts
For missing and endangered children
_____ is to swelling
Hematoma
Floor/Butt Plate
Holds the magazine spring and follower in the magazine. You can remove it to clean inside the magazine.
When inspecting under the hood of a vehicle, .... should be checked for dry rot, cracking, holes, bulges, and leaks.
Hoses *Inspect daily
Deadly Weapon
If the suspect uses or threatens to use this object in a way likely to cause death or great bodily harm
s. 397.6772, f.s.
In the case of an adult, if the facility is unable to accept the substance abuser, you are authorized by the Florida Statutes to take the person to a detention facility within the jurisdiction
CBRNE chemical threats
Include both industrial chemical hazards as well as weaponized chemical hazards.
Safely negotiating a tight turn requires _____ and _____.
Less speed and more steering input.
The center of gravity on the most stable vehicle is _____, like a Formula One or Indy race car.
Low and centered
Stun guns operate at ______ currents.
Low average
Driver and Vehicle Information Database (DAVID)
Maintains an online inquiry database for the (DHSMV)
Two Most Common Mood Disorders
Major Depressive DIsorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD)
Mild Intellectual Disability
Majority of individuals with an intellectual disability function at this level. It may not be easily identifiable. People functioning at this level learn academic and prevocational skills with special training and work within the community.
If the dart firing stun gun gets wet, what should you do?
Make sure it is turned off and put in a clean, dry place until it dries completely.
Consider an adult patient incompetent if he or she meet the following criteria
Marchman Act, Baker act, mentally challenged
All people who have been subjected to dart-firing stun gun use should be _______ while in custody, even if they are receiving medical care.
Monitored regularly
Non-standard English
More casual, and regional language that may involve slang, and may not follow recognized grammatical rules or spelling.
Suicide Risk
Most attempts do not result in death and are often a cry for help.
Sovereign Citizen
Movement consists of subculture of society that holds anti-government beliefs. They believe that they are subject only to "common law."
Incidents that involve more than one victim are called ______
Multiple causality incidents (MCI)
Birdshot
Normally used for bird hunting or practice; this shell has a load of small diameter lead or steel shot pellets.
Panic Disorder
Person experiences extreme panic attack with a racing heartbeat, sweating, tension, and a feeling that something terrible is about to happen.
Narcissistic
Person has an inflated sense of importance, a need for admiration, or a desire to be feared or famous. There are no medications, only psycotherapy.
Discoloration around the eyes is called
Raccoon eyes
Common materials used in incendiary devices
Roadway flares, gasoline or motor oil, and glass containers or light bulbs.
Written notice of law enforcement actions
Secure the premises and leave this if the property owner is unavailable and there is no indication of a crime
When responding to any bank robbery
Secure the scene, pending notification and response from the FBI
_____ symptoms range from a blank stare into space or random shaking to twitching extremities or whole body muscle contractions and may cause mild to severe convulsions
Seizure
When dealing with a person with suicidal intentions
Show support, empathy, interest, and convey patience, self-assurance, and hope; a LEO can provide assistance through either intervention or referral
It is imperative to use the _____ technique because it helps maintain control of the steering wheel, especially when the caster effect occurs.
Shuffle steering
Four basic radio codes
Signals, phonetic-alpha code, ten or numeric code, alphanumeric code
How
Specifies how an incident occurred. This should include what was used to commit the offense.
Shot
Spherical pellets of various sizes, usually made of lead.
The _____ spinal column protects the spinal chord and is the primary support for the entire body
Spinal column
Schedule III
Substances have less potential for abuse than the substances contained in Schedules I and II, have a currently accepted medical use in treatment. Their abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. Examples: Steroids, barbiturates, ketamine, paregoric, Tylenol with codeine, and testosterone
Domestic violence victims
The "Notice of Legal Rights and Remedies for Victims of Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Sexual Violence, Stalking" brochure is given to these victims...
Lividity
The color change due to the settling of blood according to gravity
Cheek Weld
The firm contact between cheek and comb(shotgun) or stock (rifle) that enables your head and weapon to recoil as one unit. Aids in rapid recovery between rounds and assists in correct sight alignment.
Algor mortis
The postmortem cooling of the body
Courts of Appeal
These courts make decisions on appeals from lower federal courts, which are subject to review in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ten or numeric code
This system uses the number 10 to precede other numbers that represent specific activities
Submit
To completely relinquish control to another.
Possession
To have personal charge of or exercise the right of ownership, management, or control over the thing possessed. May be actual or constructive
Physical proximity
To initiate this technique, the subject's handgun must be within arm's reach.
The steering wheel should never be held _____; this will tire the officer more quickly.
Too tightly
Control of a vehicle depends on _____, which is the result of the friction a vehicle's tires create on the road surface.
Traction
Difference between the smuggling and human trafficking
Trafficking is an offense against a person, while smuggling is a federal crime. Trafficking deals with the exploitation of a person while smuggling is transportation based.
_____ is a respiratory disease which in most cases is prevalent in _____
Tuberculosis; prison system
Locations of secondary devices
Typically these devices are hidden or camouflaged. Bombers place these devices in ordinary objects such as vehicles, flashlights, backpacks, flowerpots, or garbage cans.
Directing people to assist
Typically this is needed in situations involving emergencies such as a victim rescue, first aid, or overcoming resistance from a suspect.
FCIC/NCIC queries
Use these to determine if any injunctions or warrants exist
Red/Pink
What color is the Florida Identification Card?
Suspect
When interviewing this person, you should consider the safety of all concerned, give Miranda warnings, do not stereotype, pre-judge, ridicule, or bully the suspect, and be honest and straightforward.
Lewd and Lascivious
Wicked, lustful, unchaste, sensual intent
When trying to avoid a fixed object, an officer must steer the front of the vehicle _____ to prevent the rear wheels from striking it.
Wide of the object
Facilitating resolutions
You have the following response options available when dealing with a person in a mental health crisis: release, voluntary examination, involuntary examination under the Baker or Marchman Acts, and arrest
In a CBRNE situation
Your first responsibility is to protect yourself and your second responsibility is to protect other people and property.
Perjury
___________ may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not believe to be true.
Moving
`"When lighted lamps are required" is a __________ violation.
pat down
a physical frisk of a subject conducted in a predetermined pattern to locate weapons.
minority
a smaller segment of a population that differs from the majority in some characteristics
Temporary motor dysfunction
a type of incapacitation that causes temporary impairment of muscle control, such as a charley horse.
Visual control
ability to see both the subject's hands and to know that those hands hold no weapons.
electronic immobilization devices
another name for Electronic control devices (ECD)
come-along holds
another name for transporters
Muzzle Flash Suppressor
attachment on the barrel's forward end that reduces the flash as burning powder escapes when the bullet exits the barrel
Muzzle
barrel's front end
Magazine Floor Plate
base of the magazine
Front/Bead Sight or Post
bead or raised post on the front of the barrel used to bring the firearm into alignment for accuracy
Joint manipulation
bending or twisting a joint in a direction that will cause pain or discomfort to the joint.
Breathing
concentrate on this to draw his attention from the burning sensation
Magazine
contains ammunition ready to be chambered
Lower Receiver Group
contains the magazine release, magazine well, trigger housing, and trigger components
Relative positioning
describes an officer's position in relation to the subject.
Reasonable suspicion
facts or circumstances which reasonably indicate that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a violation of the law.
Bolt Carrier
flat steel part that fits onto the action bars and on which the bolt sits
Strobing
forcefully blinking the eyes using all the muscles in the face, including those in the forehead. This forceful blinking helps clear the vision and activates the tear ducts. Tears help clear the eyes and wash away particles of contaminant.
stabilization
immobilizing the subject's head so the subject cannot move or escape.
Verbal cues
include abnormal stuttering, serious and specific swearing, and specific verbal threats.
Magazine Tube
located under the barrel and holds rounds
supine position
lying on the back face up
prone position
lying on the stomach face down
shrimping
movement in a hip escape
exhilaration speech
officers who are in a state of high arousal later regret or do not recall the things they have said during this period of anxiousness
Ejection Port
opening on the side or bottom of the receiver; spent casings are ejected from it and live rounds are loaded into this port
Magazine Release
permits removal of the magazine from the firearm
Types of Physical Force
physical control, the use of nonlethal weapons, and deadly force.
Force Guidelines
provide a framework for making decisions involving the reasonable use of force by criminal justice officers.
Blocks
reactionary techniques using the arms, legs, or body to deflect or redirect an impending strike from a subject to areas of the body.
Butt
rear area of the stock that the shooter mounts against the shoulder for firing; normally covered with a metal or plastic butt plate or a recoil pad
Fine motor skills
refer to the muscle control required to make small, precise movements, such as unlocking handcuffs with a key.
Body movement
refers to how you approach a subject or enter a scene.
Magazine Catch
releases the magazine from the frame (magazine well)
CLASS B
required for drivers of straight trucks with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more.
snap-back
retracted very quickly, thus enabling multiple strikes, creating distance, setting up the next techniques, and causing distraction to the subject.
Trigger Group
section consisting of the trigger, trigger springs, safety, and all firing mechanism parts
Shell Carrier
slightly rounded steel part that blocks the loading port; catches rounds released from the magazine tube and raises them into alignment with the chamber
Telegraphing
small eye, hand, or foot movements in the direction that you plan to move.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
sometimes called the rest and digest system, is the part of the autonomic nervous system that is concerned with controlling the body during normal, routine situations. Can be dominated by the Sympathetic Nervous System for SELF PROTECTION
Factors that will affect your tactics
stairways, locked doors, closets, dead ends, and various other barriers
Posting
supporting the balance of the body using a limb.
Distraction
technique that interrupts the subject's concentration so that energy is redirected from the current focus.
Restraint devices
tools designed to temporarily restrain a subject's movements
Heel
top corner of the butt
5 Categories of people that should be interviewed
witnesses, suspects, victims, complainant, and confidential informant
Fore-end / Slide
wooden or polymer grip near the magazine
impact weapon
• any object used for striking. • may disable or cause temporary motor dysfunction.
Incident Command System
One of the methods used to organize and respond effectively to a critical incident.
Criminal Street Gang
One of the most dangerous population groups that a law enforcement officer may encounter.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
One of the several causes of SUID and is the most common cause of death in infants aged one month to one year in the U.S. It occurs most commonly in infants two or four months old and rarely after 8 months of age. It is a diagnosis given only after all other possible causes of sudden, unexplained death have been ruled out by a thorough investigation.
Apprehend a Subject and make an Arrest
One of the two general areas in which an officer's use of force is justified
Defend Self or Others
One of the two general areas in which an officer's use of force is justified
Emancipated minor
One who is married, active military service member, financially independent, and/or lives alone by court order who does need consent from parent or guardian to be treated
An ______ occurs when penetration opens the chest area
Open chest injury
_____ is when the skin at the injury sight is broken, and then one may protrude through the skin
Open fracture
Suspicious indicators
Open or unlocked doors, broken windows, damaged security equipment, barking dogs, damaged plants or shrubs or items such as outdoor furniture or planters that have been knocked over or rearranged.
F.S. s. 790.053(2)(b) states that a person may ______ a dartfiring stun gun for purposes of lawful self-defense
Openly carry
_____ driving is looking in the desired direction of travel to avoid an obstacle and steering in that direction.
Optical
All officers should have _____ before operating their police vehicles and have any nearsightedness or farsightedness corrected.
Optimum vision
When turning a corner, weight transfers toward the tires on the _____ of the turn.
Outside
Female reproductive system consists of:
Ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia
_____ generally occurs at higher speeds when the rear tires lose traction and excessive braking occurs in a turn or curve.
Over steer
_____ is the tendency of a vehicle to steer into a sharper turn than the driver intends, sometimes with a loss of traction of the rear to the outside.
Over steer
A dart-firing stun gun essentially ______ that electrical system, causing temporary paralysis/incapacitation
Overwhelms
Proper tire inflation ensures tires are inflated at or above the manufacturer's recommended:
PSI ;pounds per square inch; *The recommended PSI can be found on the doorjamb.
Narrative
Paragraphs containing specific details, pertinent information, and the elements of an incident.
______ or second degree burns damage the first two layers of skin, which blister and feel very painful
Partial thickness burns
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA)
Passed to update the 13th Amendment slave ban, and it recognizes trafficking as a crime about exploitation. It recognizes that even though a person consented to be smuggled into the U.S. illegally, this does not mean that they chose to be a victim of trafficking.
The dart firing stun gun is used to control a person during an arrest or to control a person in custody when his or her resistance escalates from ______ physical resistance to _____ physical resistance,
Passive, active
Bloodborne pathogens are
Pathogenic microorganisms in human bodily fluids that may cause infection and disease
The main advantage of this DFSG design is that it stuns subjects from a greater distance (typically 15 to 25 feet for _____and 35 feet for _____).
Patrol, SWAT/Special Operations
The ______ protects the reproductive organs and supports organs in the lower abdominal cavity
Pelvis
Male reproductive system is comprised of
Penis and testes
Profound Intellectual Disability
People at this level require constant care and supervision and may or may not have developed basic speech.
Suicidal intentions
People that have these have a diminished value of life and may be more inclined to use deadly force on others
Written statement
People who have important information or facts regarding an incident should complete this..... When doing this they should describe all property and every event, person, weapon, and vehicle involved in the incident.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
People who have this have intrusive thoughts and impulses resulting in ritualistic behavior
Assess patient circulation by measuring the pulse estate (also known as _____) , skin color, and skin temperature
Perfusion
_____ is the ability to see above, below, and to the sides.
Peripheral vision
Antisocial
Person has a lifelong pattern of behavior that violates rules, social norms, and the rights of others. They lack the capacity for empathy, guilt, and remorse. They have no regard for right or wrong and are unnecessary risk takers. There is limited effective medication and psychological treatment.
Barriers to communication
Personal prejudices, stereotyping, racial and ethnic slurs, age and generational differences, language differences, profane and derogatory language, and disrespectful gestures
Emergency response to a spill or leak
Personnel must have proper protection and training. Awareness level responders are not usually trained in this. Operational-level personnel can perform spill control if they avoid direct contact with the material and have proper protection. Operational-level responders can activate remote shut off and Technician-level responders can perform leak control.
A vehicle that pulls out suddenly, forcing the officer to take evasive action to avoid a collision is known as a _____.
Phantom vehicle
The ______ is a thorough head-to-toe evaluation performed to find other signs of injury or illness by looking, listening, and feeling
Physical (or secondary) assessment
_____ effects are the measured changes to the normal body functions.
Physiological *These include tunnel vision, selective hearing, increased heart rate, time distortion, and loss of spatial awarness or fine motor skills.
_____ occurs during acceleration or braking. Motion transfers the weight from front to rear or from rear to front.
Pitch
______ is a disk-shaped inner lining of the uterus that provides nourishment and oxygen to the developing fetus
Placenta
_____ is the third stage where the placenta separates from the uterus and moves through the birth canal for delivery
Placental
Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act
Places all substances regulated under existing federal law into one of five schedules. Medicinal value, harmfulness, and the potential for abuse and addiction determine a substance's schedule.
Blood is composed of four components:
Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
_____ initiate the blood clotting process
Platelets
Inhalant abuse is an example of
Poison by inhalation
Hydrochloric acid entering through the surface of the skin is an example of
Poisoning by absorption
Food poisoning is an example of
Poisoning by ingestion
Snake and spider bites are examples of
Poisoning by injection
Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies
Police Departments and Public Safety Departments are examples of ___________.
Change in body temperature can indicate ________
Poor circulation
Main types of containers
Portable, fixed, and transportation containers
Bullet
Portion of the cartridge that becomes a projectile when in flight.
Backstrap
Portion of the grip that is placed in the palm of the shooting hand.
______ is a term used to describe the placement of a body in a position that interferes with the ability to breathe
Positional asphyxia
Moving
Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages in vehicles is a ____________ violation.
A(n) _____ happens when a driver over-accelerates, and the tires spin; the wheels are not locked, but the driver as lost traction.
Power slide *Accelerating too much on a turn or a slick surface causes a power slide.
When a stun gun is ______ a subject and the trigger is held, the charge passes into the subject's body.
Pressed against
The _____ will be operating the DFSG, and the ______ will take physical control of the subject
Primary officer, backup officer(s)
The ______ of a subjects body should be below the neck area for back shots and the lower center mass for the front or large muscle groups such as the back
Primary target
In order for a stun gun to operate, electricity must be able to flow between the _____
Probes
Booking or Intake Officer
Processes the prisoner, and book, fingerprint, and photograph prisoners at the jail
Left-wing Groups
Profess a revolutionary socialist doctrine and view themselves as protectors of the people against capitalism and imperialism.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Prohibits certain communication for people who use police radios, including dispatch personnel and law enforcement officers
In some deliveries, the umbilical cord comes out before the baby's birth resulting in a _____
Prolapsed umbilical cord
Organized crime
Promotes public corruption, street crime, and gang activity; it is often associated with gambling, loan sharking, narcotics, prostitution, human trafficking, extortion, pornography, white-collar crime, fencing, unions, corruption, number games, auto theft, drive-by shootings, adult entertainment, and money laundering
_____ and _____ reporting of the decision to use a DFSG is required, inclding an explanation of each use and cycle of application
Prompt, accurate
It is important to remember that _____ is best done in a smooth, straight line using steady pressure.
Proper acceleration *If the tires begin to spin, immediately release the accelerator; this stops the tires from spinning.
Prospects
Prospective members who are generally accepted. They are participating in a probationary period.
_______ serves as a barrier to prevent clothing and skin contact with blood and body fluids
Protective clothing
Use _______ when you expect blood will splash, spray, fly or splatter into your eyes
Protective eyewear such as eye glasses or face masks
Good Samaritan Act
Protects a civilian first aid provider from liability for medical care performed in good faith or medical care similar to that expected of another first aid provider with equal training
Cover
Protects officers from incoming gunfire
HIPAA does what?
Protects the rights of patients and the release of patient information
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Provides ICS training on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website.
The Baker Act
Provides for emergency service and temporary detention for evaluation and voluntary or involuntary short-term community inpatient treatment for those experiencing mental health problems, if necessary
The Marchman Act
Provides for the involuntary or voluntary assessment and stabilization of a person allegedly abusing substances such as drugs or alcohol and provides for treatment of substance abuse
Baker Act
Provides individuals who have a mental illness, or who may harm or neglect themselves or others, with an emergency service and temporary detention for psychiatric evaluation and voluntary or involuntary short-term community inpatient treatment.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Provides local resources, including shelters and social programs for homeless people.
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV)
Provides records of vehicles or vessels registered in Florida and driver's licenses or Florida identification card information
Marchman Act
Provides substance abusers access to emergency services and temporary detention on either a voluntarily or involuntarily basis.
Victim's rights packet
Provides the victim of an assault or battery options for problem resolution or a possible course of action
Sexual Battery Victims Access to Services Act
Provides victims of sexual battery access to crisis-intervention and recovery services, advocacy, and medical intervention. Only medical personnel can perform an examination.
Probable Cause Affidavit
Provides witness statements, offense or supplemental reports, and evidence.
The _____ stress of an emergency call may cause you to exceed your ability or your vehicle's ability trying to "catch the bad guy at any cost" or "get there before anyone else."
Psychological
Responding to an emergency call causes stess, which can lead o many _____ and _____ reactions.
Psychological and Physiological
Reasons Juveniles Join Gangs
Psychological needs, security, social acceptance, self-esteem, and fame
Sexual Cyberharassment
Publishing a sexually explicit image of a person without their consent
Check the _____, ______, and _____ capacity for each extremity
Pulse; motor; sensory (PMS)
______ results of driving a sharp object into tissue
Puncture wound
What does PEARL stand for when examining a patient's eyes?
Pupils equal & alert and responsive to light
Situations necessary for a perimeter
Pursuing suspects, securing a crime scene, high-risk situations, special events, or any incident where access to an area needs to be restricted
_____ is an active attempt by an officer driving an authorized emergency vehicle (with emergency equipment activated) to apprehend occupants of a moving vehicle when the vehicle increases speed, takes other evasive actions, or refuses to stop in an apparent attempt to avoid apprehension.
Pursuit
The purpose of the _____ is to stop a violator's vehicle by using the police vehicle to apply force directly to the rear of the violator's vehicle to end the pursuit.
Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT) *Only properly trained officers following agency policy may use this technique.
On a conscious adult or child, check the ______ pulse
Radial
On an infant, check the _____ pulse
Radial
_____ artery is in the lower arm, felt near the wrist
Radial
A(n) _____ is the distance from the center of the cirlce to the outside of the circle.
Radius
_____ can cause a vehicle to lose traction and skid out of control. Even a small amout can cause a car to float off the road.
Rain *Extreme wind may also affect the performance and handling of the vehicle.
CART
Rapid response is critical to the safe rescue of a child, and the goal of this group is to bring a toolbox of resources to any location as quickly as possible. It consists of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and private sector partners. They agree to participate and work with FDLE's Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse to provide personnel and resources to assist with missing endangered child cases
_____ remains the same whether driving during the day or night. However, lack of light increases the time required to initially observe a hazard.
Reaction time
Verbal distraction
Reaction time increases when a subject processes two or more pieces of information at the same time. For example, ask the subject a question immediately prior to taking action.
If a vehicle is moving toward an officer in his or her lane of travel, the officer can act to avoid a head-on collision or reduce its effects by _____, that is, by examining the surroundings for obstacles.
Reading the road
If the ..... tire fails, the vehicle may lose traction and pull in an unpredictable direction.
Rear tire
Culpable negligence
Recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death; it is gross and flagrant negligence, committed with an utter disregard for the safety of others
The ______ helps maintain an open airway if the patient becomes nauseated or vomits
Recovery position
______ triage tags indicate immediate medical assistance
Red
_____ carry oxygen to the lungs and the body
Red blood cells
In avoiding head-on collisions, the officer can _____ to increase the time to react.
Reduce speed
Drivers believe that they can drive as fast at night as they can during the day. This perception and false confidence combines with _____ to create a more hazardous driving environment.
Reduced visibility
Occupancy
Refers to a structure and its use, some examples are: manufacturing facilities, storage facilities, retail establishments, and residences
Location
Refers to an area and its use, for example: industrial parks, business districts, agricultural areas, and residential neighborhoods
Handgun
Refers to either the revolver or the semiautomatic pistol.
Visibility safety equipment
Reflective vest, flashlights and wands, reflective cones, or flares
Reducing Stress
Regular physical exercise, healthy lifestyle, participation in non-law enforcement activities and extended vactions
The disadvantage to a DFSG is that if an officer misses or only one probe hits, the officer must do what?
Reload to attempt a second shot
Fatal Funnels
Remain aware of narrow spaces that restrict movement; typically doorways, hallways, and windows.
Active Listening
Repeat to the speaker what you have heard by restating or paraphrasing the speaker's words.
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence (FCASV)
Reported that sexual battery is one of the most underreported crimes because the victim may be embarrassed or may actually have a continuing relationship with the assailant
Who
Represents everyone who may have information about what happened. It requires more than a person's name; identify information, races, and genders. It is important to note unique physical attributes that will help to identify a person later.
The genitourinary system includes urinary organs and ______
Reproductive organs
Environmental Protection Agency
Requires all pesticides and some other chemical substances to display warning labels on the outside of the container to indicate harmful contents.
Department of Transportation
Requires most vehicles transporting hazardous materials to display placards that describe the class of hazardous materials on board. These appear on all four sides of a vehicle or train.
No contact order
Requires that victims of domestic violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, or dating violence be notified of the defendant's pretrial release conditions. This prohibits any oral communication with the victim, physical or violent contact with the victim, or being within 500 feet of the victim's residence, vehicle, workplace, or a specific place that the victim visits regularly.
The _____ delivers oxygen to the body and removes carbon dioxide from the blood
Respiratory system
The ______ are used to control and restrain, mostly in correctional settings.
Restraint devices
Cumulative or routine stress
Results from a variety of sources over time; for example, an individual has domestic, financial, and career problems.
Driving in _____ requires less steering input to produce a larger change in direction.
Reverse
In _____, the vehicle should be driven slowly to compensate for an increase in weight transfer and a decrease in the driver's field of vision.
Reverse
A(n) _____ is the use of vehicles, barricades, cones, or other objects to block traffic flow completely. Its purpose is to demonstrate overwhelming police superiority and position so that the violator will stop and surrender.
Roadblock
Reasons to direct traffic
Roadway obstructions, traffic crashes, special events, utility repairs, or broken traffic signals
_____ occurs when turning and shifts the vehicle's weight from side to side.
Roll
Weight transfer and distribution when turning a corner can force the vehicle out of a driver's travel lane or off the road. In extreme situations, it can cause the vehicle to _____.
Roll over
The best traction is _____, which is the tires constantly rotating on the road surface without losing contact.
Rolling friction
_____ are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today. Some examples include chlamydia, syphilis, and Hepatitis B
STD's
Victim collection points
Safe areas where people are escorted and can be designated once a preliminary perimeter has been established. Keep contaminated and uncontaminated people separate and this allows EMTs to easily distinguish those who need medical treatment from those who require decontamination.
Threat Assessment
Scanning the area for possible problems/additional threats. Largely dependent on Observation Skills.
What are the four components of scene size up?
Scene safety, MOI/NOI, number of victims, additional resources or special equipment
In court case _____, A police officer's attempt to terminate a dangerous high-speed car chase that threatens the lives of innocent bystanders does not violate the Fourth Amendment, even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk of serious injury or death.
Scott v. Harris
When inspecting the interior of a vehicle,...... should be observed for fraying and binding and to make sure the clasp locks properly.
Seat belts
______, ______, and ______ are functions of the endocrine system
Secrete hormones; water balance; blood pressure
Criminal Justice Professionalism Program Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Section 943.09, F.S., created the ___________ within the ___________ to support and assist the Commission in the execution, administration, implementation, and evaluation of its powers, duties, and functions.
The physiological effects during a foot pursuit
Selective hearing, tunnel vision, and rapid breathing
An officer should always utilize all the _____ to detect and verify a potential hazard or problem.
Senses
Every body continues in a state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless physical forces compel it to change that state. This means that once _____, a vehicle continues to move in a straight line unless an outside force compels it to do otherwise.
Set in motion
What are universal precautions?
Set of procedures designed to prevent transmission of diseases
A ______ to ____ watt system works as a pain compliance tool and does not interfere with a person's nervous system.
Seven, fifteen
Deviate sexual intercourse
Sexual conduct between people not married to each other consisting of contact between the penis and anus, the mouth and penis, or the mouth and the vulva
Hepatitis B is transferred by
Sexual contact or sharing contaminated needles
The ______ is generally used as a crowd control device for public riots and in correctional settings.
Shield
______ is the failure of the heart and blood vessels to maintain enough oxygen rich blood flowing to vital organs of the body
Shock
Depending on ______, the subject's torso and limbs will either contract or extend.
Shot placement
Travel and safety kit
Should contain the basic supplies you will need for a 48-hour period; should include an extra uniform and a change of clothes, batteries, food, water, and any needed medication
A building interior search
Should go from bottom to top, beginning with the basement areas, including utility rooms and areas with heating, cooling, electrical power, and telephone equipment
Agency's crises reports
Should include the person's and any victim's, actions, reactions, physical condition, appearance, witness statements, known medications, weapons involved, and the disposition of the incident
The _____ consists of the collarbone as shoulder blades
Shoulder girdle
which are marks left on a subject's body after a drive stun application
Signature marks
Talk to the patient to obtain the patient's medical history and information using SAMPLE, which stands for:
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past history, last oral intake, events
START stands for :
Simple triage and rapid treatment
Factors to Consider for Cover
Size Density Location Versatility
_____ is the supporting framework for the body, giving it shape and protecting vital organs
Skeletal system
A(n) _____ results when the wheels lock and do not turn while the vehicle is moving. Both rolling friction and traction are lost.
Skid *Weight transfer and centrifugal force can also influence a skid.
The _____ serves as the protector covering for the inside of the body and helps regulate body temperature
Skin
The ______ houses and protects the brain
Skull
A(n) _____ results from loss of both rolling friction and traction. The wheels still rotate, but they do not control the vehicle's movement.
Slide
Primer
Small, metal cup containing the detonating mixture used to ignite the propellant or powder charge.
Public Safety Departments
Some Florida municipalities have ____________, which combine police, fire, and emergency medical services.
Suicide by cop
Some individuals may attempt to end their lives by intentionally provoking officers to use deadly force.
Confidential Informant
Someone who provides information in confidence about a crime, either from a sense of civic duty or in the expectation of some personal benefit or advantage, and whose identity is normally not disclosed until required by law.
Complainant
Someone who reports a crime or alleges that a crime has been committed
A person experiencing trauma
Someone who was a victim of sexual battery, human trafficking, experiencing a shooting, or a car accident.
Vice Crimes
Sometimes called "victimless crimes," include offenses such as prostitution, gambling, alcohol and tobacco violations, and pornography
Chronological Order
Sorting information by date and time from the first event to the last.
Paper Terrorism
Sovereign Citizens clog the courts with a multitude of filing consisting of hundreds of documents containing unintelligible language called....
Governor
State judges in Florida are elected or appointed by the __________.
Proof for a hate crime
Statements the suspect makes to the victim and witnesses while committing the crime, graffiti drawn at the scene, other physical evidence found at the scene may establish proof the motivation of the crime was prejudice or discrimination
Title II of the ADA
States that no qualified individual with a disability shall be discriminated against or excluded from participation in or sharing the benefits of the services, programs, employment, or activities of a public entity.
National Study of Police Suicide (NSOPS)
States that the suicide rate among criminal justice professionals is higher than the amount of officers shot and killed in the line of duty.
Verb
States the action, existence, or state of being of the subject.
_____ is one of the most important aspects of driving a vehicle. How an officer sits in a vehicle is also important because it enables him or her to correctly steer, accerate, use mirrors, use proper seat position, and brake.
Steering
____ occurs when a baby who dies long before delivery generally has an unpleasant odor and exhibits no signs of life
Stillborn delivery
Digestive system organs include:
Stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestines, large intestines
F.S. 790.174 makes it a 2nd degree misdemeanor to do what?
Store a weapon in an unsecure place.
_____ is an inevitable part of life and may result from providing medical assistance in high intensity situations
Stress
Physical Decontamination
Strobing Breathing Removing Contaminants Air Water Decontamination solutions
A ______ is damage to part of the brain due to a rupture or blockage of a blood vessel
Stroke
_______ is gained either as pain or involuntary neuromuscular contractions occur, thus causing incapacitation and enabling the officer to restrain the subject.
Subject compliance
Schedule I
Substances have a high potential for abuse, have no currently accepted medical use under medical supervision do not meet accepted safety standards. Examples: marijuana, LSD, GHB, heroin, and MDMA
Schedule IV
Substances have a low potential for abuse relative to the substances in Schedule III, have a currently accepted medical use in treatment. Their abuse may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence relative to the substances in Schedule III. Examples: Valium, Klonopin, Ambien, Xanax, and Tramadol
Schedule II
Substances that have a high potential for abuse and have a currently accepted but severely restricted medical use in treatment. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Examples: meth, opium, and prescription drugs such as hydrocodone, morphine, fentanyl, and psychotropic medication
A _____ is a type of open chest injury in which air and blood escape into the area surrounding the lungs, creating a change in the pressure in the chest cavity
Sucking chest injury
Signs of stress
Sudden behavioral changes, erratic work habits, excessive accidents or injuries, fatigue, sleeping and eating disorders, excessive worry, excessive alcohol or drug use, and complaints from peers or citizens.
Broad classification for unexplained in-custody deaths, usually occurring 20 minutes to two hours after the suspect is taken into custody
Sudden in custody death syndrome
Usually occurs 20 minutes to two hours after the suspect has been taken into custody
Sudden in custody death syndrome
What is SDS?
Sudden in custody death syndrome
_____ or first degree burns damage the first layer of skin which becomes red and feels very painful
Superficial burns
Symptoms of Dirty Bombs
Symptoms include gastrointestinal disorders, bacterial infections, and hemorrhaging. The exposure depends on the amount of time you spend and distance from the contaminated area.
_____ determines if a person has tuberculosis infection. _____ determines if a person has tuberculosis disease
TB skin test; chest x-ray and mucus test
Neurological Injuries
TBI, Loss of vision and hearing, chronic headaches, peripheral nerve injuries
False The last passengers exiting the vehicle should be instructed to leave the door open.
TRUE OR FALSE In a high risk traffic stop, the last passengers exiting the vehicle should be instructed to secure all of the vehicle's doors.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE Section 316.650(10), F.S., requires an officer to issue a citation to anyone convicted of any offense that requires the mandatory revocation of the driver's license.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE Some violations such as those that require a court appearance requires the violator to sign the citation. Refusal may result in arrest.
FALSE Vanity Plates
TRUE OR FALSE The majority of specialized tags are "common" plates displaying the owner's nickname or commemorating a college, sports team, or cause.
Reactive Patrolling
Taking a responsive or after-the-fact role in dealing with crime, it requires an immediate response to an incident, which increases the likelihood of catching the offender.
Grand theft
Taking anything valued at $300 or more, it is an arrestable offense without a warrant like retail theft
Shelter-in-place
Taking immediate shelter in a readily accessible location or remaining inside a structure to prevent exposure to a dangerous situation that exists outside of the structure.
Robbery by sudden snatching
Taking money or property from the person of the victim and in the course of the taking, the victim was or became aware of the taking.
Petit Theft
Taking something valued at less than $300, it is a misdemeanor unless the suspect has a third conviction
The quickest and safest way to handle a non-compliant subject exhibiting this type of behavior (Excited delirium) is to _____ and ______, if necessary
Tase, incapacitate
Object
Tells you the person or thing that is affected or receives the action of the verb
Subject
Tells you what or who performs an action
Court case _____ concerned the use of deadly force to apprehend an individual for commission of a "nondangerous crime" and drew a distinction between the act of pursuing and the act of blocking and seizing a person.
Tennesee v. Garner
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Term used to describe a group of conditions that are diagnosed early childhood and continue throughout adulthood. These conditions are mosrt prevalent among males than females. They typically receive a diagnosis between birth and three years of age.
Domestic Terrorism
Terrorist activity conducted by a group or individuals who are U.S. citizens operating within the U.S.
Department of Justice (Federal Law Enforcement Agencies)
The FBI, DEA, ATF, and the U.S. Marshals Service are all branches of the __________.
Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
The Florida Statutes and certain rules in the ___________ approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) provide the requirements and standards for the training and certification process of Florida criminal justice officers.
Past Tense
The LEO should write in this tense since the event already occurred.
United States Secret Service
The Secret Service works with the __________ to protect national leaders and the financial and critical infrastructure of the United States.
County Law Enforcement Agency
The Sheriff's Office is an example of __________.
Florida Department of Financial Services
The State Fire Marshal and the Division of Insurance Fraud are both branches of __________.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The __________ enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international markets.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The __________ investigates violations of federal criminal law to protect the United States from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. The __________ also provides leadership and law enforcement assistance to federal, state, local, and international agencies.
U.S. Coast Guard
The __________ is a maritime law enforcement agency with a broad, multi-faceted jurisdictional authority. The __________ operations include areas of boating safety, drug interdiction, live marine resources, alien migrant interdiction, and response to vessel incidents involving violent acts or other criminal activity.
Judge
The __________ is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought before the court.
Court Reporter
The __________ is responsible for making a record of the proceedings. (Not all court proceedings are recorded.) Some proceedings may have voice or video recordings; others have written transcripts or merely notes from a court clerk.
Court Administrator
The __________ is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a court system. Their responsibilities can include arranging facilities and scheduling and facilitating the interaction of the court system with other components of the criminal justice system.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The __________ is the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the Civil Rights Act (Title VII).
U.S. Supreme Court
The __________ is the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch —one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. The __________ hears appeals from the decisions of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional amendment.
U.S. Supreme Court's
The __________ most important responsibility is to decide cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation. The Court decides if a law or government action violates the Constitution. This power, known as judicial review, enables the Court to invalidate both federal and state laws when they conflict with its interpretation of the Constitution.
primary
The __________ officer assumes command of the high risk traffic stop.
Prosecutor
The __________ presents the government's case. Each court has its own __________. In federal court, the U.S. Attorney's Office serves this function. Each federal district has its own U.S. Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorneys. In our state court system, the prosecuting office is the Office of the State Attorney. Each judicial circuit has its own State Attorney and Assistant State Attorneys. The State Attorney is responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases.
U. S. Postal Inspection Service
The __________ protects the U.S. Postal Service, its employees, and its customers from criminal attack and protects the nation's mail system from criminal misuse.
Defense Attorney
The __________ represents the defendant's case. In Florida, defendants are represented by an attorney whom they have hired, a public defender who is appointed by the court, or, in certain circumstances, themselves.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The ___________ investigates potential criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB)
The ___________ safeguards and protects U.S. borders.
FCIC/NCIC
The ____________ database information check can provide information about the person or vehicle stopped. It includes people with outstanding arrest warrants (entire U.S.), drivers' licenses and vehicle registrations (entire U.S. and Canada), missing juveniles and adults, and stolen property (entire U.S.).
Threat Recognition
The ability to distinguish a deadly threat from a non-deadly threat and take appropriate action.
Situational Awareness
The ability to pay attention to what is going on around you, it requires staying aware of your environment.
Overdose
The accidental or intentional use of a dangerously large amount of a substance that leads to death.
Courtesy
The act o showing consideration, respect, and cooperation when interacting with others.
Observation
The act of recognizing or noting a fact or occurrence using the senses
During the after-action analysis
The agency's goal is to review any weaknesses and implement any additional or corrective training.
Perimeter
The area surrounding an incident that officers may cordon off to prevent unauthorized people from leaving or entering
passenger
The backup officer should approach along the __________ side of the primary officer's patrol vehicle, which may assist in preventing a crossfire situation.
Cover Officer
The backup officer who is responsible for officer safety concerns at the scene.
Fight or Flight Response
The body's preparation to either get far away from a dangerous situation or be physically prepared to face it head on
Proofreading
The checking of a report to ensure that correct spelling, proper punctuation, appropriate capitalization, and proper grammar are used.
Schedule V
The classification for a substance, compound, or mixture that has a low potential for abuse and has currently accepted medical use, though abuse may lead to physical or psychological dependence. Examples: cough suppressants containing codeine such as Robitussin AC, Lomotil, Motofen, Lyrica, Parepectolin, Atropine, and pseudoephedrine
Substance Abuse
The continued misuse of substances that negatively affect the mind and body. It affects an individual's social or occupational life and psychological or physical health. An example would be binge drinking, or using cocaine.
Constructive Possession
The controlled substance is in a place over which the suspect has control, or in which the suspect has concealed it.
Actual Possession
The controlled substance is in the hand of or non the suspect, or in a container in the hand of or on the suspect, or so close as to be within ready reach and is under the control of the suspect. Mere proximity to a controlled substance is not sufficient to establish possession over the substance when it is not in a place over which the suspect has control.
Voluntary Examination
The decision by an individual to willingly seek a psychiatric evaluation for symptoms that may be due to mental illness.
Body
The detailed chronological account of the incident for the narrative. It includes the investigative actions that you took.
suspected of a crime or violation
The driver is the only occupant in the vehicle required to provide documentation, unless other occupants are __________.
Rim
The edge on the base of a cartridge case that stops the progress of the case into the chamber.
Information gathered to ensure safe arrival
The exact location and nature of the call, any weapons involved, the number of people involved, and the name of the person who called
Simulated
The explicit depiction of sexual conduct and exhibiting any uncovered person of the breasts, genitals, or buttocks
Coercion
The exploitation of authority or the use of bribes, threats of force, or intimidation to gain cooperation or compliance
Respiratory Pause
The extended pause between breaths. (And best time to fire.)
s. 943.052, F.S.
The fingerprints, palm prints, and facial images of each adult charged with or convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or violation of a comparable ordinance by a state, county, municipal agency must be captured and electronically submitted to FDLE
Outcry Witness
The first person the child told about the abuse
Florida District Courts of Appeals
The five __________ decide appeals from circuit courts in most criminal and civil cases.
Stand or standing
The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily, for the purpose of, and while actually engaged in, receiving or discharging passengers, as may be permitted under this chapter
Support Hand
The hand that assists in shooting.
Shooting Hand
The hand used to shoot the firearm.
Florida Supreme Court
The highest court in the state of Florida is the __________, which consists of seven justices who are appointed by the governor. The __________ hears cases including final orders imposing death sentences and appeals from lower state courts.
Communications Center
The hub of contact for patrol officers.
Perception
The impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
Protective action distance
The information about how far people should stay from a spill
Pre-detail briefing
The information may include level of enforcement, procedures for arrest or ejection, prohibited items, and other areas of concern. Also, equipment and assignments will be distributed at this time.
What
The information regarding the nature of an incident. A detailed description of the property should include type, characteristics, serial number, model number, age, identifying marks or inscriptions, and estimated value.
Intelligence-led policing (ILP)
The integration of community policing and law enforcement intelligence.
Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS)
The integration of location-based crime and traffic crash data that determines the most effective methods for deploying law enforcement and other resources.
Suicide
The leading cause of death among juveniles. Some indicators include: depression, obsessive talk about death, or intentional self-injury.
Heart Disease
The leading cause of premature death for both men and women.
Standard of care
The level of competency expected or required when performing during a hazmat situation
Where
The location of an incident. It is generally one of the first pieces of information you will obtain for your field notes.
Primary locations for WMD
The main focus is high impact targets and heavily frequented locations, such as: airports, subways, schools, places of worship, government buildings, and events
Columbine High School in 1999
The main objective of a LEO's response to an active shooter incident has changed since the attacks at this mass shooting. Before this event, responses focused on containing a threat and waiting for SWAT. Current tactics focus on immediately locating the shooter and neutralizing them before assisting the injured.
Deception
The manner in which an interviewee responds to various questions may indicate this....
Case/Casings
The metal or plastic container that holds all parts of a round of ammunition.
United States Marshals Service
The mission of the __________ is to protect the federal courts and ensure the effective operation of the judicial system. The __________ is responsible for providing protection for the federal judiciary transporting federal prisoners, protecting endangered federal witnesses, managing assets seized from criminal enterprises, and pursuing and arresting federal fugitives.
Negligence
The most common cause of firearm accidents.
Radio
The most common electronic device officers use, and they use it to send and receive vital information, call for backup, or identify a suspect or wanted person
Tunnel Vision
The narrowing of the field of view during a stressful event such as a vehicle pursuit, foot chase, or armed confrontation
Passive Voice
The object and the subject switch places. The reader does not find out who performed the action until the end of the sentence.
Appraisal
The officer's evaluation and assignment of challenge or threat value to a stimulus.
Wad(s)
The only part not found in any other centerfire cartridge; this is used to seal/confine gases; can be made of plastic or compressed cardboard.
Throat
The only place where an empty hand strike is considered Deadly Force
Crimp
The part of the case mouth that bends inward to grip the bullet. For shotguns, this refers to the closure of the case mouth.
Community
The people and locations that make up the neighborhoods, institutions, and businesses in that area where you work.
Criteria for a Baker Act
The person has refused voluntary examination, is unable to determine whether examination is necessary, the person is likely to suffer from neglect or refuses to care for himself/herself, and there is a substantial likelihood that without care or treatment the person will cause serious bodily harm himself/herself.
Accommodation Stage
The person in crisis is open to suggestions and is willing to try new options.
Emotional Blockage Stage
The person is unable to solve the crisis and is overwhelmed by emotions. The individual cannot cope with the situation rationally.
Recognition Stage
The person realized he/she is unable to cope with the situation.
Attempted Resolution Stage
The person struggles to resolve the situation using methods that worked in a previous similar situation.
Point of View
The perspective of the report, either first or third person.
Withdrawal
The physical and mental symptoms that occur after chronic use of a drug is reduced or stopped.
Stance
The posture a shooter assumes while firing a shot.
Self-Talk
The practice of talking to yourself as you anticipate, encounter, or evaluate an event
Taking Notes
The primary method for documenting an interview.
Contact Officer
The primary officer who is responsible for leading the approach and handling all communication with the suspect, including commands and interviews.
Detoxification
The process of allowing the body to rid itself of a drug while managing the symptoms of withdrawal. It is often the first step in a drug treatment program.
Domesticate
The process of the local court recognizing and adopting an out of state or county court order to be in effect within the local jurisdiction through a petition process
Note Taking
The process of writing down brief pieces of information concerning an incident, event, activity, or statement.
Why
The reason for an incident is sometimes called the motive or the why. Your field notes should include information about possible motives and evidence of intent.
Duty Life
The recommended time (normally expressed in months) for which you can expect ammunition to be reliable when used on duty.
Shelf Life
The recommended time (normally expressed in years) for which you can expect ammunition to be reliable from manufacture time to issue time.
Sight Picture
The relationship between the eye, front sight, rear sight, and target.
Sight Alignment
The relationship of the front sight and rear sight with the shooter's eye(s).
Abandonment is defined as
The relinquishing of a right or interest with the intention of never claiming it again
Contraction
The result of combining two words.
high risk traffic stop
The risk of confrontation, injury, or death to you or to the public increases if you know that a vehicle was stolen, was seen in the commission of a felony, or when the driver or an occupant is suspected of a crime in progress or felony. This is known as a __________ traffic stop.
Carjacking
The robbing of a person of his or her vehicle by the use of force, violence, assault, or by putting them in fear during the course of the robbery.
Loose items like briefcases, flashlights, and coffee cups travel at....... If an officer must stop abruptly, these unsecured items become severe hazards in the vehicle.
The same speed as the vehicle
Center Pin
The spring-loaded part that holds the cylinder closed.
00 Buckshot
The standard 2 3/4-inch shell contains nine .33 caliber lead pellets. The three-inch magnum shell contains twelve .32 caliber pellets.
Park or parking
The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers as may be permitted by law under this chapter
Rigor mortis
The stiffening of body muscles after death
Active Voice
The subject of the sentence comes before the verb and is clearly stated. Writing in this voice tells the reader who or what is performing the action, what the action is, and what is receiving that action.
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)
The sudden and unexpected death of an infant due to natural and unnatural causes. Unnatural causes can include suffocation, drowning, electrocution, hyperthermia, hypothermia, carbon monoxide poising, and homicide
Video Voyeurism
The suspect viewed, broadcast, or recorded the victim getting dressed or undressed, or privately exposing their body during the time when a victim had a reasonable expectation of privacy
Jargon
The technical vocabulary of a profession which has meaning specific to the people who work in a particular field or profession.
Response to a WMD
The traditional response and rescue approach won't work; rushing into a chemical, biological, or explosive scene could result in the first responder's death or the death of additional victims.
The _____ establishes a minimum safe following distance for all vehicles and provides space and time for the driver to react to potential hazards.
The two-second rule *This rule applies at the posted speed limit when weather and road conditions are good.
Self-Knowledge
The understanding of one's own nature, character, abilities, motives, and limitations. Helps you exercise self-control, especially when dealing with emotional triggers.
Battery is defined as:
The use of force against another, resulting in harmful nor offensive contact
30 days
The violator may provide proof of compliance to the clerk of the court within __________ days and enter a plea of nolo contendere (no contest), present a valid driver's license, tag, registration, or proper proof of insurance to the clerk of the court, and pay a fine and court costs if he or she is charged with any of the following: Safety of vehicle: inspection, Failure to display a valid driver license, Failure to possess a valid registration, Failure to maintain proof of insurance.
Fraud
Theft by deception, different forms can include confidence games like the shell games.
Criminal Gang Activity
Theft, burglary, fraud, narcotics, manufacturing and distribution, assault and battery, racketeering, witness intimidation, extortion, arson, weapons and explosives, counterfeiting, and homicide.
Local or Municipal County State Federal (U.S. government agencies)
There are four levels of law enforcement agencies within the United States:
OSHA regulated termination process
There are three steps in this process; on-scene debriefing, incident critique, and after action analysis
Sheriff's Office
These agencies are responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of the county, and traditionally the county jail, and civil processing. Civil processing involves law enforcement's assistance to the court system, which can include serving subpoenas, enforcing eviction notices, and providing court bailiffs.
Minimal Encourages
These are brief statements which indicate that you heard what the interviewee said and are inclined to hear more, with this interview technique.
Communicating threats
These are usually done over the phone, but some are made by voicemail, a note left at the scene, social media, a mailed letter, a fax, or an email
Type and location of an alarm
These determine your response and tactics
County and Municipal Holding Facilities
These facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are completed or until they can be transported to a county jail.
Hazardous materials incident commander
These individuals assume command of the incident above the level of the first responder. They are trained to implement the employer's emergency response plan. Incident commanders understand the hazards and risks of employees working in chemical protective clothing and understand the importance of decontamination procedures.
Class 4: Flammable solids
These materials are neither liquid nor gas and burn in the presence of an ignition source. Some ignite spontaneously or in the presence of heat or friction. Others are dangerous when wet. Examples: magnesium, sulfur, and calcium carbide
Class 3: Flammable liquids
These materials burn in the presence of an ignition source. Examples: gasoline, diesel fuel, acetone
Class 5: Oxidizers and organic peroxides
These materials may cause spontaneous combustion or increase the intensity of a fire. Examples: bromine, calcium hypochlorite (bleach)
Borderline
These people are significantly emotionally unstable. They are usually aware of their behavior, but lack the ability to control it. They experience rapid and intense mood swings that typically involve angry, erratic, self-destructive, and impulsive behavior toward themselves and others. Treatment is primarily psychotherapy and medication could also help.
Closed-ended Questions
These questions are phrased to receive a specific response, such as yes or no.
Past Performance Questions
These questions can uncover additional information about the history of a situation or determine a behavioral pattern.
Open-ended Questions
These questions encourage conversation and require the interviewees to think, reflect, and provide their opinions and feelings. The interviewee is more likely to answer these questions with more detail.
Hazardous materials technician
These responders take offensive action to control a spill or leak. They assume a more aggressive role than a first responder at the operations level. They will approach the site of release in order to plug, patch, or otherwise stop the release of a hazardous substance.
Long-term stress responses
These responses related to personality may include psychosis, chronic depression, or suicidal thoughts. These responses related to health may include chronic disease, high blood pressure, ulcers, and coronary heart disease, asthma attacks, diabetes, alcoholism, and substance abuse.
Sections 843.06 and 901.18
These sections of the Florida Statutes authorize officers to command assistance from the public during these types of incidents.
Hazardous materials specialist
These specialists have the expert knowledge to support the hazardous materials technician, but their duties require a more directed or specific knowledge of the substances they may be called upon to contain. They also act as the site liaison with authorities regarding site actions.
Isolation and Privacy
These two factors can influence the accuracy of an interview. They help to create an atmosphere that will encourage honesty and forthrightness. They prevent outside influences and helps to gain rapport and trust. They will provide a good emotional comfort level that will encourage interviewees cooperation.
Active shooter's objective
They plan for mass murder, not traditional criminal acts, such as robbery or hostage-taking.
Militia
They refuse to recognize the authority of the government. They train for preemptive attacks or ambushes by the government and are often arrested for weapons violations.
s. 713.78(7)(c)
This Florida Statute requires an officer to conduct an inventory search of the vehicle and document all of its contents
Class 7: Radioactive substances
This category includes nuclear waste, radioactive medical materials, and X-ray equipment
Chapter 827
This chapter of the Florida Statutes define the elements of child abuse, neglect, and abandonment
Chapter 784
This chapter of the Florida Statutes outline the elements and differences between assault and battery
Division of Insurance Fraud
This division investigates possible criminal activities related to the insurance industries (life, health, title, worker's compensation).
Economic Crimes
This division is responsible for investigating all multi-circuit violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and works with the Federal Trade Commission when investigating national companies.
Location
This factor of the interview can determine the interviews success. You have to make sure to choose a safe place that is out of the weather, and as far removed from anyone that can discourage the discussion or rehearsal of their accounts.
Non-Traditional Gangs
This gang can be without laws or codes but still have an organizational structure. Some gangs include Haitian gangs, Jamaican Posse, and Asian Pride.
Hybrid Gangs
This gang forms within schools, neighborhoods, or regions, and prisons. These gangs can be composed of members from other gangs uniting to form a group. Some examples include the Zoe Mafia and Guatemalans Taking Over.
Traditional Gangs
This gang has a documented history, written set of laws or codes, and can have an organizational structure. Includes gangs like Folk Nation, People Nation, Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, Prison Gangs.
National Fire Protection Association
This group has developeed a standard facility marking system called the 704 system. PLaced on the outside of structures or storage facilities, this large symbol indicates that hazardous products are stored.
Class 6: Toxic materials and infectious substances
This includes medical waste and biological hazards
Cognitive Interviewing
This interviewing technique involves asking questions designed to reveal cognitive memory through the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
Prose
This is an example of wring in a normal continuous form, detailing a chronological sequence of events.
Breath Control
This is needed because breathing while trying to aim causes the handgun to move vertically along with the rise and fall of the chest.
Domestic Violence
This is not a criminal charge, the charges that goes with it can be battery, aggravated battery, or sexual battery. It is the relationship between the perpetrator and the victim that classifies these charges. Florida statutes defines it as "any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member."
SARA
This model provides a tool for officers to find proactive solutions to community issues.
Forced entry
This must be done if the responding officer of a well-being check believes the subject is in immediate danger
The owner or building representative
This person may have information that helps you assess the situation and may have knowledge about the organization's history of bombings or threats. Unless a device is found, permission to search or evacuate must be given by this person
A person with suicidal intentions
This person may talk about committing suicide, attempt intentional self-injury, write suicide notes, or sketch death-related drawings
Response
This phase of SARA allows officers the opportunity to respond to the problem by working with people who live and work in the community, businesses, and public agencies.
Assessment
This phase of SARA presents problem solving and states that it produces one of five results: the problem is eliminated, substantially reduced; the harm is reduced, a better method of handling the problem is found; or the problem is found to be outside the realm of Law Enforcement.
Analysis
This phase of SARA states that an officer works to determine the cause of the problem by collecting information from various sources.
Scanning
This phase of SARA states that officers should look for patterns in crimes, victims, or geographic locations.
Pre-interview process
This process includes determining whom to interview, when to interview them, the order in which to interview people, where to conduct the interview, what information to obtain, and how to record the interviews.
Public Safety
This section contains information on notification, protective clothing, and evacuation. The notification subsection identifies what officers must do immediately when called to a scene, such as activate agency emergency response plans and ensure help is on the way.
Section 828.12
This section of the Florida Statutes addresses animal cruelty and provides the elements of the crime, degree of offense, and punishment
Inventory
This should document the vehicle's overall condition, mileage if available, damage, contents and equipment, and it protects the agency from false claims of lost, stolen, or damaged property
Closing Stage
This stage concludes the interview.
Alphanumeric code
This system combines letters and numbers that may include officer call signs or vehicle tags
Phonetic-alpha code
This system uses the letters of the English alphabet only
Electronic Recording
This type of recording can be beneficial because you can hear the entire interview and also easily evaluate the interview's fairness.
Chronic Stress
This type of stress continues over an extended period, such as the stress of a field training program or working with a difficult co-worker or supervisor.
Acute Stress
This type of stress is short-lived and is similar to what people experience before taking a test or testifying in court.
Medicaid Fraud Control
This unit investigates fraud committed by health care providers and the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly, ill, and disabled residents of healthcare facilities.
A secured storage facility
This will be used to maintain the chain of custody and ensure evidence is free from tampering
An officer must know how to use the _____ technique in case the patrol vehicle's ABS (anti-lock braking system) malfunctions. If it does, this conventional braking system is still operational.
Threshold braking
With _____ the driver presses the brake pedal by applying light pressure, and gradually increases pressure to slow or stop as quickly as possible without locking the brakes or engaging the ABS system.
Threshold braking
_____ is an important element of negotiating a turn.
Threshold braking
Ayoob Technique
Thumb-to-thumb flashlight assisted shooting grip.
Glands located within the endocrine system include: ______, _____, ovaries, testes, and ______
Thyroid, adrenal, pituitary
Types of roadway obstruction or damage
Tires, animals, tree limbs, flooding, and downed power lines
Why must long and protruding equipment be stored across the width of the trunk?
To eliminate protrusion into the passenger compartments or the gas tank in the event of a rear end collision.
Use of force incidents are judged on whether a reasonable person would believe the officers' actions were justifiable based on the ______ known to officers at the time that they used force
Totality of the circumstances
_____ can help an officer detect problems that can affect vehicle operation and control.
Touch
evidence of contact
Touching the rear of the violator's vehicle ensures that the trunk lid/hatch is closed and transfers the officer's fingerprints to the vehicle as ___________.
A _____ is a device that restricts blood flow to an extremity such as an arm or a leg
Tourniquet
The _____ is the passage that connects the upper airway with the lower airway
Trachea
Sexual predators
Trade child pornography online and use computers to solicit sexual performances by children and lure them into sexual liaisons and many of these people use chatting and email to coordinate travel to meet child victims. File sharing, peer-to-peer networks, and malware contribute to 99 percent of their child porn.
_______ should remove all deeply embedded probes or probes that penetrate sensitive tissue areas (i.e., neck, face, groin, female breast, etc.).
Trained medical professionals
Human Trafficking
Transporting, soliciting, recruiting, harboring, providing, enticing, maintaining, or obtaining another person for the purpose of exploitation of that person; it is often a financially based business that exploits cheap labor.
____ is to sort and classify patients based on medical need and priority
Triage
Detonation examples
Tripwires, pressure switches, motion detectors, infrared beams, and remote triggers
The Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), United States Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration are all branches in __________.
Psychological Disorders
Ulcers, Lack of impulse control, hypervigilance, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts
The _____ connects the fetus to the mother and transports nourishment to the fetus
Umbilical cord
When backing, large or quick steering movements may cause _____.
Uncontrolled oscillation
Nolo Conendere
Under Florida law, the Commission must revoke an officer's certification if he or she is convicted, pleads guilty, pleads _____________, or is found guilty of any felony offense, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspension of sentence.
_____ is the tendency of a vehicle to turn less sharply than the driver intends.
Under steer
_____ and _____ describe certain vehicle movements resulting in a loss of traction by the front or rear tires.
Under steer and over steer *Officers should not confuse the word "steering" in these terms with the actual movement of the vehicle's steering wheel. However, recovery forom these terms may require steering input.
The cause of _____ may be a combination of excessive speed, lack of traction on the steering tires, and/or improper braking in a turn or curve.
Under steering *A combination of two or more of these errors can cause an officer to lose control.
Types of parking enforcement citations
Uniform traffic citation (UTC), municipal parking citation, county parking citation
Con Artists
Use a conversational approach, offering something for nothing, thus appealing to the greed or financial hardship of the the target. They will play fraudulent games trying to make their deals and leave the area quickly
When planning a search
Use resources such as a person who has knowledge of the building layout, any existing search plan or search teams, and information contained in the threat or warning
Interpersonal Skills
Use these skills to express understanding of the situation and empathy for the people involved, and communicate why you cannot resolve the issue.
County or municipal citations
Use these to enforce local ordinances
UTC
Use this citation to enforce violations of the Florida Statutes
Touch
Use this to identify items during a search or pat down
Florida Blue Alert Plan
Uses technologies employed by the Amber Alert Plan to notify the public of critical information when a law enforcement officer has suffered serious injuries, is killed, or is missing while in the line of duty and the suspect poses an imminent threat to the public. Under this plan, FDLE, DHSMV, FHP, and FDOT, immediately broadcast important information about the offender when this information would help prevent further harm or assist in the apprehension of the suspect.
Substance Use
Using alcohol or other drugs to socialize or treat a medical condition. Could include having a casual drink with friends or taking prescription medication according to the label directions.
Introduction
Usually includes the date, place, assignment, the officer's name, identity of the victim, suspect, or complainant, and the officer's initial actions for the incident.
Weaponized chemical hazards
Usually occur as acts of terrorism or war
The organ that holds the developing fetus is the
Uterus
Chapter 932 of the Florida Statutes
Vehicles may be seized under this chapter and is also referred to as the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
_____ affects the degree of pitch, roll, and yaw that a vehicle experiences.
Vehicular stability *A stable vehicle does not pitch and roll as easily as an unstable vehicle.
_____ dark red blood flowing steadily from a wound due to a damaged vein
Venous bleeding
An officer should first attempt to gain control of a situation by using ________
Verbal commands
Many physical encounters can be avoided by this process, often reffered to as _______
Verbal de-escalation
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
Verify a juvenile's legal adult status through this department
TASER's name references an early 1900s children's novel by ______
Victor Appleton
Terrorists surveillance
Videotaping a potential target location, stretching floor plans, photographing structural features, and taking notes on security measures.
Dating Violence
Violence between individuals who have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The existence of that relationship is based on: - there was a relationship within the past 6 months - the character of the relationship includes the expectation of affection or sexual involvement - The frequency and type of interaction must have occurred over time and on a continuous basis
Safety Check
Visually and physically inspecting a firearm to see if it is loaded.
It is necessary for an officer to _____ the surroundings to locate the source and direction of the sound.
Visually scan
Muscles used for deliberate acts, such as chewing, bending, and lifting are
Voluntary muscles
Options for taking a person into protective custody
Voluntary submission, petitioning for an ex parte order, or initiating an involuntary admission for alcohol or substance abuse
If all efforts to verbally de-escalate the situation are exhausted or are not feasible, the use of a dart-firing stun gun may be ______.
Warranted
What are the two things that the court looks at to determine Totality of Circumstances?
Was the decision objectively reasonable. Was the decision legally justified.
If the .......are even with the tread surface, the tires will not dissipate fluids.
Wear bars
When turning a corner (changing direction), _____ is transferred from one side of the vehicle to the other.
Weight *The transfer is more noticeable in a less stable vehicle (van, truck, SUV)
A police vehicle is usually a full-size vehicle with more _____ and _____ than many cars.
Weight and horsepower *A police vehicle is a 3,500-pound body resting on four, six-inch squares (**tire contact).
_____ occurs when the vehicle's speed changes and influences the vehicle's handling ability.
Weight transfer and distribution *The more dramatically the brakes or accelerator are applied, the more dramatic the weight transfer and its effects.
• pay a civil penalty • request a hearing in traffic court • attend and complete a Driver Improvement Course (if eligible) (Some moving violations require a court appearance.)
What are the driver's responding options for a moving violation?
Non-moving violation options are to pay a civil penalty or choose a hearing in traffic court.
What are the driver's responding options for a non-moving violation?
-Florida County Courts -Florida Circuit Courts -Florida District Courts of Appeals (DCA) -Florida Supreme Court
What are the four levels of the state court system in Florida?
Class E licenses Class E-Learners licence Commercial Driver Licence (CDL) Class A, B, and C licenses
What are the three current classes of the Florida driver's license?
Green
What color is the header for the Class E License?
Yellow
What color is the header for the Class E-Learner's License?
Blue
What color is the header for the Commercial Driver's License?
Chapter 320
What is the F.S. chapter for Motor Vehicle Licenses and Registration?
Chapter 316
What is the F.S. chapter for Uniform Traffic Control Law?
White
What is the color of part one of the traditional paper Florida uniform traffic citation form?
Pink
What is the color of part three of the traditional paper Florida uniform traffic citation form?
Yellow
What is the color of part two of the traditional paper Florida uniform traffic citation form?
Florida Circuit Courts
What level of the Florida court system handles the following issues: • domestic relations cases, such as divorce, guardianship, and juvenile delinquency • major criminal offenses (felonies), which can result in imprisonment in a state correctional institution • probate matters, such as the processing of wills and settling of the estates of deceased persons • civil cases involving amounts greater than $15,000 • Baker Act and Marchman cases • issuance of search and arrest warrants within the circuit • appeals from county court judgments, except when a state statute or provision of the state constitution is held invalid
Florida County Courts
What level of the Florida court system handles the following issues: • minor criminal offenses (misdemeanors), which provide a maximum sentence of one year or less in the county jail • county and municipal ordinance violations, including traffic infractions (some counties use hearing officers for these cases) • civil cases involving amounts of $15,000 or less and small claims disputes (less than $5,000) • the issuance of search and arrest warrants within the county
_____ is an occurence that causes the rear wheels to follow a tighter path in relation to the path the front wheels traveled in a turn.
Wheel tracking
Delegation of Authority
When a person with authority grants power to another person its called the ___________.
Medical Examiner
When any person dies in Florida by criminal violence, accident, suicide, suddenly, or through any suspicious or unusual circumstance, law enforcement must notify this person. This person can coordinate the release and transport of the body to the local morgue, mortuary, or crematorium
A traffic stop begins the moment an officer observes a reason that merits the stop.
When does a traffic stop begin?
Victim
When interviewing this person, you should evaluate whether he/she is physically and mentally able to participate, build rapport, be aware of the verbal and nonverbal cues, prompt the victim with primary and follow-up questions, and maintain a relaxed and calm interview environment.
Stop or stopping
When prohibited, any halting, even momentarily, of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the directions of a LEO or traffic control sign or signal
Two common ways officers are assigned death notifications
When the officer's agency conducts a death investigation, and when requests from other jurisdictions are received through teletype
Trigger Control
When the trigger finger pulls the trigger straight back with increasing yet constant and steady pressure until the firearm discharges
secure channel
When there is enough backup to initiate the high risk stop, the primary officer should request a ___________ channel for emergency traffic and give dispatch the location of the stop
Gross Deception
When used, it may suppress the legitimacy of admissions, confessions, and evidence that result from the interview. These tactics may result in administrative discipline and civil liability for you and your agency.
Action is faster than reaction
When you enter the danger zone to deal with a subject, you are the initiator. The subject must react to your threat.
Nolo Contendere
Where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment
On the back of the driver's (yellow) copy
Where are the driver's responding options to a traffic citation located?
The bottom right corner
Where do the veteran designation (V) and developmental disability designation (D) appear on the Florida Driver's License?
Much litigation against criminal justice officers is not about the amount of force used, but what?
Whether the use of force was permitted at all.
The Fourteenth Amendment
Which amendment guarantees every person within the U.S. equal protection under the law?
Part One
Which part of the traditional paper Florida uniform traffic citation form is the complaint-- retained by the court?
Part Three
Which part of the traditional paper Florida uniform traffic citation form is the officer copy?
Part Two
Which part of the traditional paper Florida uniform traffic citation form is the summons-- the violator's copy?
_____ fight infections
White blood cells
Because a traffic-infraction violator may not be jailed
Why do traffic-infraction violators have no right to a trial by jury or court-appointed lawyer?
Because a moving violation could result in a crash or injury
Why do violators of moving violations pay a higher fine and may have points assessed against their driver's licenses?
The _____ the probes spread on the target, the greater the effectiveness of the weapon
Wider
A vehicle with a _____ tracking width, like a military Humvee, is more stable.
Wider *As a vehicle's tracking width decreases, so does its stability. Trucks and SUVs are less stable because of their narrow tracking width.
Interview Field Notes
Will usually contain facts about specific events, information gathered from investigations, and evidence that might aid in future investigations.
When inspecting under the hood of a vehicle, ....... be checked for fraying, corrosion, cracked or missing insulation, and exposure.
Wires *Inspect daily
Mirroring
With this interview technique, you will act as if you are looking in the mirror, seeing the interviewee as a reflection of yourself. It requires active listening.
Uncooperative Interviewee
With this type of interviewee, you have to establish control of the interview and keep your composure.
Hostile Interviewee
With this type of interviewee, you have to establish control of the interview, maintain a neutral demeanor, do not argue with the interviewee, follow safety precautions, including checking for a weapon, ask direct questions, and try to reduce the interviewee's stress and anxiety.
Reluctant Interviewee
With this type of interviewee, you have to establish rapport, state the purpose of the interview, and speak in a subdued tone of voice trying to provide reassurance.
Cooperative Interviewee
With this type of interviewee, you have to establish report, confirm the interviewee's observations and statements, ask direct questions, and do not confuse or frustrate the interviewee.
Talkative Interviewee
With this type of interviewee, you have to establish the purpose of the interview, be patient, and ask closed-ended questions to redirect the interviewee back to the subject of the interview.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Works with law enforcement, families, and professionals on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children. This missing children hotline can be contacted at www.MissingKids.com or 1-800-843-5678.
_____ is the end-to-end motion on a horizontal plane.
Yaw
____ triage tags indicate delayed medical attention
Yellow
During the briefing
You will be provided with information regarding the operation, such as: type and scope of the search warrant, suspect information, the location, and safety concerns
Action Taken by the Officer
Your notes should contain information on the actions taken during the investigation. You should take notes throughout the information collection process.
After the disaster
Your work will shift from evacuation to search and rescue, and providing security to shelters and distribution centers as well as protection of property.
Personal Values
__________ are an individual's convictions about what is right and wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, and personal experiences. Laws, organizational values, professional norms, and political habits also influence our personal values.
Prisons (federal and state)
__________ are correctional institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the confinement of convicted felons.
Probation, Parole, and Community Control
__________ are part of a community-based correctional system. Their purpose is to supervise the enforcement of specific restrictions on individuals who may have received a suspended sentence after conviction or may be on parole.
Values
__________ are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Evaluation and treatment centers
__________ are the first stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical, education aptitude). ___________ centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill offenders.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
__________ enforces environmental crimes (not disaster response) and aquaculture violations. __________ also is responsible for patrolling state forest and recreation lands, greenways, and trails and enforcing federal wildlife laws.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
__________ enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms and explosives, and acts of arson.
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT), Department of Business and Professional Regulation
__________ has law enforcement and investigation programs. Their responsibilities include conducting criminal investigations related to alcohol and tobacco laws and statutes.
The Commission (CJSTC)
__________ has the authority to take disciplinary action against an officer's certification for misconduct.
Community Control
__________ is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than probation or parole.
An assumption
__________ is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual.
Probation
__________ is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement.
Ethics
__________ is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are derived from the principles of right and wrong.
Bias or Prejudice
__________ is a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or information.
Discrimination
__________ is a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or information.
A hostile work environment.
__________ is an office culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Professionalism
__________ is behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in self and career.
Sexual Harassment
__________ is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Ethical Behavior
__________ is principled, value-based decision-making, practiced daily.
Corrections
__________ is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
__________ is responsible for responding to environmental disasters, such as petroleum spills, chemical plant incidents and coastal oil spills, which might cause a public health threat.
Law enforcement
__________ is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order
The Court System
__________ is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
DHSMV
__________ is the agency responsible for issuing driver's licenses, motor vehicle titles, license plates, and vessel registrations. It also oversees the Florida Highway Patrol.
Perception
__________ is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
Parole
__________ is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence. Under supervision, the inmate serves the remainder of his or her sentence in compliance with the specific terms of the release agreement. Individuals who violate their release agreements may be returned to the institution.
Section 815.06, F.S.
__________ makes it a felony to "willfully, knowingly, and without authorization" access or allow access to any computer, computer system, or computer network.
Law Enforcement Officer
__________ means any person who is elected, appointed, or employed full time by any municipality or the state or any political subdivision thereof; who is vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests; and whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of crime or the enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, or highway laws of the state.
Jurisdiction
__________ means the types of cases in which the court can make decisions.
Discrimination
__________ occurs because people choose to act on their prejudices.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Florida Higway Patrol Commercial Vehicles Enforcement
__________ promotes a safe driving environment through proactive law enforcement, public education, and safety awareness. The ________ performs safety inspections on commercial vehicles and enforces traffic laws, with a focus on commercial motor vehicle violations and passenger vehicle interactions with large trucks.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
__________ provides investigative, forensic, and protective services in several key investigative focus areas: major drug crime, violent crime, child predator cybercrime, public integrity, fraud/economic crime, and domestic security. In addition, __________ supports the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in the establishment and oversight of criminal justice officers, standards, and training.
cRIMINAL jUSTICE
__________ refers to the structure, functions, and decision-making processes of those agencies that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal offenders.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
__________ supports citizens and first responders build, sustain and improve capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Criminal
__________ violations require a court appearance on a scheduled date.
County jails
___________ are used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting trial or disposition on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to short-term detention (a year or less).
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (AgLaw)
___________ inspects all agricultural products that pass across the borders of Florida. __________ is also involved in investigations of consumer fraud, especially in the areas of telemarketing and vehicle repair. It investigates criminal cases concerning the theft of farm equipment and livestock.
Vertical Communication
___________ is a term for information from the chief executive officer that flows down through the supervision levels to the lowest levels of the organization. The information that flows from the lowest levels to the highest is equally important.
Bribery
___________ is defined in s. 838.015, F.S., as follows: ...corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Lateral Communication
___________ is that which travels across a level of the organization to employees on the same level within the chain command.
Chain of Command
___________ is the order of authority within an organization.
Section 943.13, F.S.
___________ sets the minimum requirements and standards that a person needs to meet before becoming certified as an officer.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
___________ supports law enforcement investigative efforts and fosters interagency and global cooperation in combating domestic and international financial crimes.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
____________ handles all issues related to the U. S. immigration laws (i.e., the Immigration and Nationality Act and other related provisions of the United States Code), including violations, enforcement, terrorist financing, money laundering, smuggling, intellectual property rights, protective services for federal agencies, and customs intelligence.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
____________ oversees lawful immigration to the United States. __________ serves as an information resource for prospective immigrants, grants immigration and citizenship benefits, promotes an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensures the integrity of the immigration system
Non-moving
____________ violations do not assess points against a violator's license if the violator complies (fixes faulty equipment, for instance) within a specified period of time.
U.S. District Courts
_____________ are the federal trial courts presided over by U.S. district judges, who are assisted by magistrates. The magistrates are appointed by the district judges and are responsible for issuing warrants, making pretrial motions, and presiding over some civil cases, misdemeanor trials, petty cases, and preliminary hearings. The scope of the federal judiciary system includes all federal codes (criminal, civil, and administrative) in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
"plus one" rule
a bluff safety technique in which an officer, after the suspect(s) and occupant(s) are out of the vehicle, checks for another hidden occupant
Dialogue
a controlled, non-emotional communication between an officer and a subject aimed at problem solving and communication.
Balance displacement
a controlling technique used to break the subject's balance through the use of leverage principles.
take-down area
a designated area of disadvantage to the suspect vehicle driver or occupant often used for searching and securing
offensive ready stance with an impact weapon
a high profile stance with the weapon held at a shoulder position to enable a rapid strike.
vascular neck restraint
a physical restraint compressing certain veins and arteries in the neck to cause a subject to lose consciousness for a brief period of time.
Intent
a reasonably perceived, imminent threat to an officer or another person based on the subject's actions, behaviors, words, or other indicators.
endorsement
a special authorization printed on a Florida driver's license permitting a driver to drive certain types of vehicles or to transport certain types of property or a certain number of passengers
Aggressive resistance
a subject's attacking movements toward an officer that may cause injury but are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the officer or others.
Deadly force resistance
a subject's hostile, attacking movements with or without a weapon that create a reasonable perception by the officer that the subject intends to cause and has the capability of causing death or great bodily harm to the officer or others.
Pain compliance
a subject's response to a combination of pain and verbal commands to stop resisting.
Active resistance
a subject's use of physically evasive movements directed toward the officer such as bracing, tensing, pushing, or pulling to prevent the officer from establishing control over the subject.
Defensive Tactics
a system of controlled defensive and offensive body movements used by criminal justice officers
Stalling
a tactical method of safely controlling a suspect until you physically recover or reassess the situation, or backup arrives.
escort
a technique used to move a subject from one point to another without using pain compliance.
critical incident amnesia
a temporary or sometimes permanent condition where officers experience short and long-term memory loss. • During: diminished ability to process other information. • After: inability to remember information observed during the incident. • vulnerable to false memories and unintentional fabrications that they use to link flash memories of the critical incident.
Totality of circumstances
a term the court uses to refer to all facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time, or reasonably perceived by the officer as the basis for, a use of force decision.
offset position
a traffic stop position where the wheels of the police officer's patrol vehicle should be turned outward (toward the road); to provide cover from potential skipping rounds shot from the violator's vehicle or act as a potential cover position if required
unknown risk traffic stop
a type of traffic stop in which the potential risk of the situation is not known
nonlethal weapon
a weapon that is not fundamentally designed to cause death or great bodily harm. Examples: ECD, Taser, expandable batons, flashlights, and chemical agent sprays.
Physical control
achieving compliance or custody through the use of empty-hand or leverage-enhanced techniques, such as pain compliance, transporters, restraint devices, takedowns, and striking techniques.
Trigger
activates the revolver's operation in both single and double action; activates the pistol's operation
Slide Cover Plate
allows access of the firing pin assembly
Trigger Safety
allows the trigger to move when pressed
Motor dysfunction
an incapacitation technique that causes temporary impairment of muscular control.
Dispatch Duties
answering, receiving, transferring, and dispatching functions related to 911 calls
empty-hand striking technique
any impact technique using hands, arms, elbows, feet, legs, knees, or head to strike a subject in an offensive or defensive situation.
Mechanical compliance
applying pressure or leverage on a joint by locking it up so that no movement of the joint is possible, causing the subject to comply with verbal direction.
Ethical Principles
are rules of conduct derived from ethical values. These values may give rise to many principles in the form of specific "do's and don'ts.
danger zone
area within the reactionary gap ***within 6-9 feet***
CSF stands for
cerebral spinal fluid
Complex motor skills
combine fine and gross motor skills using hand and eye coordination timed to a single event, such as driving a vehicle.
pepper spray
common name for OC , an inflammatory agent that causes tearing and involuntary closing of the eyes, nasal discharge, sneezing, disorientation, and a sensation of respiratory distress
Graham v. Connor
determined that the reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of how a reasonable officer on the scene would respond, rather than from the 20/20 perspective of hindsight.
Slide Stop Lever
device that locks the slide in the open position
Disengagement
discontinuing a command or physical use of force
Cylinder Release Latch
disengages the cylinder from the frame
quadrant search approach
dividing the body into four sections horizontally and vertically
Charging Handle
enables manipulation of the bolt to chamber a round
Take Down Pins
enables separation of the upper receiver from the lower receiver and allows for fieldstripping and cleaning
Buffer/Buffer Spring
enables the bolt to return after firing (internal part)
vehicle
every device in, upon, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks
Extractor
grips and pulls the shell from the chamber
Bolt Lock Lever
holds the bolt to the rear when the charging handle is pulled to the rear and the lower portion is depressed; releases the bolt when the upper portion is depressed
Frame/Receiver
holds the internal parts, as well as the slide assembly, and provides a way to grip the pistol
Receiver
holds the trigger group and bolt assembly
Upper Receiver Group
houses the bolt assembly group
Slide
houses the firing pin, safety, drop safety, sights, and extractor
Magazine Well
housing for the magazine (internal)
Nonverbal cues
include the following: • increased breathing and pulse rates • cessation of all movement • clenched fists and quivering hands • refusal to show palms of hands • reddened or flushed face • expanding veins showing prominently on face and forearms • shifting of shoulders or change of stance • target glance • ignoring the officer • rapid, angry movements
Escalation
increasing the use of force or resistance
Frame
internal structure that holds the parts of the revolver and provides a way of gripping the firearm
Deadly force
is force that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Some examples of deadly force include use of a firearm, eye gouges, empty-hand strikes to the throat, and impact-weapon strikes to the side of the neck.
Front Sight
located on the end of the barrel near the muzzle; it is designed for the swift location of the target and for bringing the firearm into alignment for accuracy.
Magazine Cap
located on the magazine tube's end and keeps the barrel in place
Rear Sight
located on the rear of the frame; it can be adjustable or fixed
Cylinder Stop
locks the cylinder
Grip Panel
made of polymer designed to allow the shooter to easily grip and control the weapon
Opportunity
means the subject is capable of acting on a plan to cause death or great bodily harm to the officer or others.
Action/Slide Release
mechanical device that, when activated, releases the slide
Sling Swivels
metal loops affixed to the rifle/carbine to which a carrying strap attaches
orthochlorobenzal-malononitrile (CS)
one of the two primarily used chemical agents used to control resistant subjects
Top Strap
part of the frame that houses the rear sight, positioned over cylinder
Trigger Guard
part of the frame that protects the trigger
Hammer Spur
part of the hammer used for cocking the weapon to single-action mode
Hammer Nose
pin or firing pin—part of the hammer or frame that protrudes through the frame and strikes the primer (internal part)
Thumb Rest
place for the thumb to rest while gripping the pistol
Front Strap
portion of the grip that allows the fingers of the shooting hand to rest
Muzzle Barrel
provides a path for the fired bullet and is chambered to hold the cartridge
Accessory Rail
provides space for lighting and sighting devices
Ability
refers to the subject having the means to carry out his or her intent to cause death or great bodily harm.
CLASS E
required for drivers of any non-commercial motor vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds. This includes passenger cars, 15-passenger (including the driver) vans, trucks or recreational vehicles, and two- or three-wheel motor vehicles 50 cc or less, such as mopeds or small scooters. Farmers and drivers of authorized emergency vehicles who are exempt from obtaining a commercial driver's license must obtain this license.
CLASS A
required for drivers of trucks or truck combinations with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, provided the towed vehicle is more than 10,000 lbs.
CLASS C
required for drivers of vehicles transporting hazardous materials in sufficient amounts to require placards or vehicles designed to transport more than 15 people (including the driver), and with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 26,001 lbs.
Scoville Heat Units
scale was originally designed for determining the heat properties (burning sensation) of peppers for the restaurant industry. Used to determine heat value of OC.
Evasion
shifting your body or side stepping to avoid the attack
Fluid shock principle
strikes are delivered utilizing penetration so that the striking object stays on or indented in the target for an instant allowing for energy transfer. When a major muscle mass is struck this way, it displaces the water content in the muscle and penetrates the nerves within, creating a shock wave.
Chamber
supports the cartridge at rest and during firing (internal part)
Takedowns
techniques used to bring a resisting subject from a standing position to the ground making it easier to control him.
Pressure points
techniques used to control resistant behavior by using pain compliance.
Transporters
techniques used to move a subject from one point to another with pain compliance and/or mechanical compliance.
Handcuffs
temporary restraining devices used frequently to control a subject.
Appropriate Force
the amount of force reasonably necessary to make an arrest.
Reaction time principle
the amount of time it takes for the brain to process a physical threat and the body to respond.
Communication
the exchanging of information through verbal and nonverbal methods which provides valuable insight into the likelihood of cooperation and compliance of a subject.
traffic flow
the general speed and direction of vehicle or pedestrian movement
restriction
the language printed on a Florida driver's license that may limit a driver from operating certain types of motor vehicles or require that he or she meets certain conditions when driving any motor vehicle
Gross motor skills
the movements of the large or major muscles of the body, which are used in tasks such as running, punching, or kicking.
plain feel doctrine
the officer may seize any object "whose contour or mass" he or she identifies as apparent contraband.
Arousal
the officer's elevated mind-body state that occurs in the presence of a perceived challenge or threat.
Sympathetic Nervous System
the part of the autonomic nervous system that is concerned especially with preparing the body to react to situations of stress or emergency. This system activates what is often called the fight or flight response.
popped or damaged ignition
the plastic housing around the column's base that has been popped open, exposing the ignition bars that can be pulled forward to start the car; the key portion of the ignition key area has been removed, exposing the ignition bar
Objective Reasonableness
the process for evaluating the appropriateness of an officer's response to a subject's resistance.
traffic stop
the temporary detention of an individual in a vehicle by an officer for an investigative purpose
Eye gaze
the tendency of your eyes to fixate to one location.
discriminatory or bias-based policing
the unequal treatment of any person, including stopping, questioning, searching, detaining, or arresting a person, solely or primarily because of the person's race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status
Grappling
the use of body mechanics to leverage or control a subject.
Compliance
the verbal and/or physical yielding to an officer's authority without apparent threat of resistance or violence.
Crimes the homeless will commit
thefts, burglaries, and other crimes of opportunity
Intermediate weapons
tools used when empty-handed control is ineffective, but the subject's level of resistance does not merit deadly force.
touch pressure
touching the location of a nerve or sensitive area and applying continual, uninterrupted pressure with the tip of the finger(s) or thumb until the subject complies.
Hand
turns the cylinder as the gun is cocked, thus aligning a cartridge with the hammer or firing pin (internal part)
Shell Latches (stops)
two pieces of steel mounted on each side of the inside of the receiver at the magazine's rear; they help hold the cartridges in the magazine and release them one at a time when the action operates. They are also used to manually unload the shotgun.
Verbal direction
use of proper, clear, and concise commands to let a subject know what you need or expect him or her to do.
no approach tactic
used in traffic stops in which the officer calls the driver to the patrol vehicle to acquire information instead of approaching the vehicle directly
Forestock/Hand Guard
used to support the rifle with the support hand; acts as a heat shield from the barrel
custodial search technique
used when a subject is taken into custody in an unsecured environment. Unlike the pat down, this is a complete search of the subject.
slide step
used when preparing to engage or disengage from a subject in close proximity.
Leverage
using a great force against a weaker resistance. It is used in conjunction with joint manipulation and/or pain and mechanical compliance in order to gain control.
Redirection
using the hands to move the subject away.
Electronic control devices (ECD)
weapons that use a battery-powered current of electricity.
Extractor Rod
when depressed, it causes the extractor to push the cartridge from the cylinder
Hammer
when the trigger is pulled, this part falls forward to activate the primer
informational alerts
wording printed on a Florida driver's license that signals an officer about a person's health condition or public safety status
Officer presence
your ability to convey to subjects and onlookers that you are able and ready to take control.
Balance
your head and hips must be aligned and your weight distributed evenly between your feet.
If an oncoming vehicle forces an officer off the road, the officer can reduce the chances of serious injury by attempting to select what to hit, including:
{In order from least to most dangerous} -SOFT OBJECTS (bushes, small trees, fences, etc.) -OBJECTS MOVING IN THE SAME DIRECTION (including another vehicle) -A FIXED OBJECT(tree, sign, parked car) *If the officer cannot avoid hitting a fixed object or an oncoming vehicle, the officer should hit the object with the SIDE of the vehicle rather than head on, glancing off the object or vehicle.
In weight transfer and distribution, when turning a corner, the _____ wheel carries the most weight, while the _____ wheel carries less, followed by the _____ wheel, and, finally, the _____ wheel.
{In order from most to least weight} -Front outside wheel -Rear outside wheel -Front inside wheel -Rear inside wheel *Because of this diminished steering capability, the officer should always brake before turning and then steer into the turn.
Physiological Changes Under Stress
• Increase in heart rate and respiration. • Vasodilation • Vasoconstriction • Auditory Distortion • Visual Distortion • Loss of bladder and bowel control • Increased Reaction Time
Condition Orange
• Recognition that a threat exists • Awareness of a specific threat encourages pre-planning and more intense focus. Physical indicators of stress may become evident. • Example: A correctional officer observes an inmate with possible contraband and begins formulating a plan of action.
Condition Red
• Specific threat identified and appropriate actions taken • The threat is assessed and managed through intensified cognitive and physical reactions. Survival stress functions become optimum. • Example: The correctional officer initiates the plan to engage the inmate.
Condition Black
• Threat mismanaged due to panicked stress response • Survival stress functions break down. Submission or freezing may occur. • Example: The correctional officer panics and may not respond effectively.
Condition White
• Unaware that a threat exists • Attention is unfocused or preoccupied, and the officer is oblivious to potential danger in his or her environment. • Example: A person drives to work and does not remember the drive (automatic pilot).
Excited Delirium
• a state of extreme mental and physiological excitement characterized by exceptional agitation and hyperactivity, overheating, excessive tearing of the eyes, hostility, superhuman strength, aggression, acute paranoia, and endurance without apparent fatigue" • subject could die suddenly and without explanation, a death sometimes referred to as Sudden Death Syndrome.
reactionary gap
• distance you must keep between you and the subject in order to react effectively against a sudden threat. ***within 25 feet***
Heuristics
• mental shortcuts that allow people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently. • based on past training and experience.
Coping with the Effects of Survival Stress
• pre-plan • stay physically fit • get adequate rest • eat a nutritious diet • use controlled breathing techniques • rely on techniques that involve gross motor movements rather than fine motor skills • train under realistic environmental conditions designed to mirror high-stress scenarios • anticipate the possibility of resistance with every subject encounter • maintain proficiency in physical and mental skills • maintain proficiency with firearms and other issued equipment
Situational Factors for Totality of Circumstances
• severity of the crime • subject is an immediate threat • subject's mental or psychiatric history, if known to the officer • subject's violent history, if known to the officer • subject's combative skills • subject's access to weapons • innocent bystanders who could be harmed • number of subjects versus number of officers • duration of confrontation • subject's size, age, weight, and physical condition • officer's size, age, weight, physical condition, and defensive tactics expertise • environmental factors, such as physical terrain, weather conditions, etc.
Command presence
• the way you carry yourself. • projects an image of confidence in your skills and abilities to perform the task at hand. • include personal appearance (uniform and personal grooming), erect posture, and alertness and attention to surroundings.
Psychological Changes Under Stress
•Activation of Limbic System(part of brain controlling emotion & motivation) •Activation of Fight or Flight Response by the Sympathetic Nervous System •Domination of the Parasympathetic Nervous System by the Sympathetic Nervous System for SELF PROTECTION
In the Lewis decision, Justice Souter wrote, "A police officer in deciding to give chase must balance on one hand the need to stop a suspect and show that flight from the law is no way to freedom, and, on the other, the high-speed threat to everyone within stopping range, be they suspects, their passengers, other drivers, or bystanders." This _____ is what officers must consider when deciding to engage in, continue, or terminate a pursuit.
"Balancing test"
Battery Enhancements
- If the victim of the assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery is 65 or older - The battery or assault of an officer, firefighter, or EMS - The battery of a correctional officer
Human senses
- Sight and sound are considered low risk - Smell, touch, and taste are considered high risk
The vehicle's position in relation to the curve defines the _____, _____, or _____ apexing techniques.
-Early -Center -Late
High speed increases _____ and decreases _____.
-Stopping distance -Rection time
What are some factors that can weaken or impair a driver's observation skills?
-Stress -Emotions -Fatigue -Frequent shift changes -Prescription and over-the-counter drugs -Poor driving habits -Medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions, or epilepsy
What are some measures an officer can take to aviod a crash?
-Take his or her foot off the accelerator/decrease speed -Use evasive maneuvers -Apply the brakes -Steer to a safe location in the direction the officer wants to go.
The battery should be checked for proper operation. The inspection should inlcude...
-Terminal connections. -Water level (if applicable). -Signs of damage to the battery's exterior.
Events and situations that call for the four-second rule include...
-Traveling at higher than normal rates of speed -Driving during emergency responses -Traveling with other responding units -Inclement weather -Fog -Smoke -Oncoming headlights/streetlights -Hazards and debris -Construction areas
If two or more vehicle tires roll from a paved surface onto an unpaved surface, the officer should not attempt to return the paved surface by abruptly turning the steering wheel. This can cause the vehicle to...
...flip or cross several lanes *Instead, the officer should decelerate and steer as distance allows. After reducing speed, the officer can firmly grip the wheel and steer smoothly and steadily back onto the roadway.
Damaged or altered surfaces may include potholes and sinkholes, curbs, and railroad tracks. When an officer cannot avoid striking or driving over obstacles, the officer should...
...srike it at a slight angle (when possible) wih free rolling tires.
What the officer feels in his or her hands, feet, and other parts of the body provides feedback about...
...the vehicles handling
To follow the principles of the two-second rule, an officer should...
...watch the vehicle traveling in the same direction in front of the officer pass a fixed point, then count off the seconds it takes the patrol vehicle to reach that same fixed point. *Same principles for four-second rule
Before and after every shift and after every transport, officers must check under he back seat for...
...weapons or contraband left in the car by suspects
Cycle of Operation for Shotgun
1. Loading 2. Chambering 3. Locking 4. Firing 5. Unlocking 6. Extracting/Ejecting
Normal pulse rate for a child
100-120
Normal pulse rate for adult
60-100
Blindness
A functional loss of vision
Barricade Position
A position behind cover.
Blank Round
A round designed for training or noise.
Signs of neglect
Absence of food, water, heat, can have bedsores, skin disorders, rashes, untreated injuries, malnutrition, and poor personal hygiene
Economic Security Victim
Abusers use economic abuse as a tool of power and control. The victims consists of: - Debt from healthcare, damaged property and security/relocation costs - Dependency on the abuser for basic needs - Job loss or lost wages - Unfinished education or training - Eviction and damaged tenant history - Loss of personal property
Contact and cover
An effective technique for keeping safe when approaching a suspect
Concealment
An object or environment that provides camouflage for an officer but will not stop incoming gunfire.
Sexual bestiality
Any sexual act between a person and an animal
Chemical weapons
Are capable of mass casualties because a small amount of agent can be spread over a large area. The environmental contamination can be serious and prolonged; the use of it can result in destruction of food crops, the contamination of water, and dead animals. They are hard to identify and might release gases or aerosols that are only recognized upon exposure or shortly thereafter.
Incendiary Devices
Are designed to start fires, destroy property, and harm people; an example would a Molotov cocktail and napalm. These are frequently used by violent protestors, arsonists, and criminals.
Effective communication skills
Are essential in resolving conflicts involving many people
Transitional Gang Members
Are individuals or a group of gang members that come to prison and realign themselves with traditional and non-traditional gangs.
License tag and VIN
Are the most common sources of vehicle and owner information
Industrial chemical hazards
Are typically encountered in hazardous materials release incidents, such as: accidents involving tanker or semi-trucks, railroad cars, gasoline stations, and manufacturing plants
_____ is bright red blood spurting from a wound due to a damaged artery
Arterial bleeding
_____ carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
Arteries
Violation of a custody arrangement
As outlined in an injunction, this will remain a civil matter unless the respondent violates one of the conditions given.
AED stands for
Automated External Defibrillator
Discoloration behind the ears is called
Battle's sign
The path of least resistance on a dart-firing stun gun is ________.
Between the probes
Types of alarms
Burglary, robbery, panic, fire, medical
When checking the patient's nose and ears, look for oozing _____
Cerebral spinal fluid
The neck of the uterus; contains a mucus plug
Cervix
_____ is the ability to distinguish colors.
Color vision
To refuse medical care, a patient must be:
Competent
_______ is to bruising
Contusion
Two common methods for entering a room
Crisscross and button hook
Low voltage can injure if the ______ is high enough.
Current
A technique for clearing a room
Cutting the pie or edging
________ is categorized as a nonlethal (force level that is not intended to cause death or great bodily harm) weapon. It is used to control a person during an arrest or to control a person in custody when his or her resistance escalates from passive physical resistance to active physical resistance, and the person either has the apparent ability to physically threaten the officer or others or is preparing to or attempting to flee or escape
Dart firing stun gun
Court case _____ stated that an officer or agency has no duty to guarantee a person's safety unless a special relationship exists between the police and that person.
DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services
Side of Neck, Head, Throat & Groin
Deadly Force areas when using an impact weapon
Physical injury
Death, permanent or temporary disfigurement, or impairment of any body part
A(n) _____ is a turn that gets tighter much like a circle getting smaller.
Decreasing radius
Evade, Secure, Redirect, Control
Defensive Movements against a spontaneous, close-quarter, edged weapon attack
During the physical assessment, use the DOTS acronym to look for:
Deformities, open injuries, tenderness, swelling
Two resources for child abuse
Department of Children and Families and 1-800-96-ABUSE
Endorsements
Examples of ___________ include authorization to drive motorcycles, school buses, or combination vehicles with double or triple trailers.
Critical burns are burns to the:
Face, hands, feet, genitals
_____ artery is in the thigh, felt in the groin area
Femoral
How long is a cycle?
Five seconds
Hyperthermia comes in which 3 stages?
Heat cramp, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
_____ won't injure a subject if the ________ is low
High voltage, current (or amps)
The _____ a vehicle's center of gravity, the lower its stability.
Higher *Trucks and SUVs are less stable because of their high center of gravity.
Community Control
House arrest
Personal Stress
Includes trauma related to injury or death, or to financial or family difficulties
Patrolling
Is the main activity that officers perform daily
tear up
It is illegal to "___________" a citation after it has been issued.
reverse side
Judges and clerks use this to document court actions taken on the __________ of the form.
Patrol technology
Laptops, tablets, or smart phones
Specialized Patrol
Marine, mounted, air, ATV, motorcycle, and personal transporters
Crisscross Technique
Officers start on opposite sides of the doorway, enter rapidly, one after the other, crossing to the opposite sides
Victims of stalking
Often do not report this crime, and may be forced to move, change or leave jobs, purchase expensive security systems, change locks, cancel credit cards, and fix a stolen identity or bad credit scores
Sight
Often the starting point for observation
_____ and _____ is of particular concern on Florida roadways. When slightly moistened by initial or light rainfall, they increase the possibility of skidding.
Oil and tar
Elderly Person
Older than 65 and may suffer from the infirmities of aging such as limited mobility, organic brain damage, or another physical, mental, or emotional dysfunction.
What is PPE?
Personal protective equipment
____ is a clear straw colored fluid
Plasma
Powder
Propellant used in most firearms; produces a large volume of gas when ignited.
What is a normal indicator that a vehicle is in ABS mode?
Pulsing brake pedal
EMS, the fire department, and the bomb squad
Request these groups along with additional backup if you see signs of an explosive
Restriction and endorsement explanations
Required restrictions and endorsements appear on the front of the license. What appears on the back?
Aerobic Exercises
Running, swimming, or bicycling
First step of a search
Search the exterior of the building perimeter; follow this by searching evacuation routes, evacuee collection points, staging areas, and command posts.
True
TRUE OR FALSE A reckless driver who is immediately endangering the lives of other motorists and pedestrians may justify a stop, even if stopping means abandoning an earlier call.
FALSE 322.15
TRUE OR FALSE According to s. 316.22, F.S., all people driving in Florida must have a valid driver's license from Florida, another state, or an entity approved by the state of Florida or the U.S. government.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE An officer may arrest and issue another UTC to a violator who refuses to sign the first citation.
FALSE Note what you saw the vehicle, not the driver, doing.
TRUE OR FALSE Courteously explain the reason for the stop noting what you saw the driver doing and request the required documentation.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE Do not tell a violator to "Have a nice day," since this may be interpreted as sarcasm.
Survival Readiness
Tactical preparedness, firearm proficiency, physical fitness, situational awareness, and first aid skills
Phase 1 Clearance
Tap, Rack, Ready
State Fire Marshal
The Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations is the law enforcement branch of the Division of __________. It investigates possible criminal activities related to fire.
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
The Department of Justice, Department of Treasury, and the Department of Homeland Security are all examples of __________.
Isolation
The ability to deny or restrict access to the involved area and remove uninjured and uncontaminated people form the area. Everyone should be instructed to move upwind, uphill, and upstream from the contaminated area to a secure position.
Grouping
The most efficient way to organize notes.
Point Shooting
The technique used when you cannot use the sights on your weapon or you have no time to align the sight properly.
Law Enforcement The Courts Corrections.
The three main components of the Criminal Justice System are __________.
Reaction Time
The time it takes for you to distinguish a deadly threat from a non-deadly threat and take appropriate action.
This new weapon was called a TASER©, an acronym for _________
Thomas A. Swift's Electrical Rifle
If an officer decides to use a dart firing stun gun, he or she will be expected to articulate that, based on ______, _____, and _____
Training, experience, assessment of the circumstances
Activities that the communications center handles
Transmitting calls, receiving calls for officer assistance, broadcasting information about wanted and missing persons, and checking records
A(n) _____ or _____ is a portion of a circle.
Turn or curve
______ causes injury when one part of a limb remains stationary, while the other twists
Twisting force
Repeat Violence
Two incidents of violence or stalking, committed by the suspect, one of which must have been within six months of the filing of the petition, and directed against the victim or the victim's immediate family member.
Joint Possession
Two or more suspects may jointly possess an article, exercising control over it.
sexual predators and sexual offenders
Two other alerts—ss. 775.21, for ____________, and 943.0435, F.S., for __________—appear in the right hand corner in black.
Mobile electronic devices
Use to access information regarding criminal records, driving history, and agency records, and to submit electronic reports to a supervisor
Verbal Commands
Used to identify yourself and direct a subject.
Apostrophe
Used to show possession or to create a contraction.
_____ carry blood back to the heart
Veins
At night, it is easy to lose many _____ that are available during the day, which lowers the ability to judge distance and the speed of oncoming traffic.
Visual cues
The three stages of the interview process
Warm-up, primary, and closing
Chapter 322
What is the F.S. chapter for Driver Licenses?
Security Checks
While patrolling an assigned area, officers often conducts these on residences, buildings, or grounds.
Homophones
Words that are easily confused in use and spelling. They sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
Sworn Statement
Written or oral facts that are stated under oath or penalty of perjury.
Quid pro quo
__________ is a Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
__________ protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce by providing transportation security and counteracting terrorism.
Stereotyping
___________ is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject.
Recoil Pad
a butt plate, usually rubber, that reduces the effect of the shotgun's recoil or "kick"
Forward Assist
a button assuring that the bolt is locked
search
a government intrusion into a place in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy.
interview stance with an impact weapon
a low profile stance with the weapon held partially hidden behind the leg.
Florida driver's license
a permit granting the privilege to drive to a Florida resident who passes the DHSMV test
Passive resistance
a subject's verbal and/or physical refusal to comply with an officer's lawful direction causing the officer to use physical techniques to establish control.
Loading Port
bottom opening on the receiver that live rounds are fed into or removed from the magazine tube
De-escalation
decreasing the use of force or resistance
Slide Lock
device that allows quick and simple field stripping of the pistol
What is EMD?
electro-muscular disruption
What are the four instinctual reactions to survival stress:
fight, flight, posture, and submit.
Touch
nonthreatening, noncustodial physical contact and can be used to support or emphasize a verbal command.
oleo-resin capsicum (OC)
one of the two primarily used chemical agents used to control resistant subjects
Comb
stock's top edge where the shooter's cheek rests
Toe
the bottom part of the butt
Direct line of attack
the direction that the subject comes from.
Moving
"Child restraint requirements" is a ____________ violation.
Criminal traffic
"Drivers must be licensed" is a ___________ violation.
Criminal traffic
"Driving while license suspended, revoked, canceled or disqualified" is a ____________ violation.
Non-moving
"Safety belt usage" is a ____________ violation.
Non-moving
"`Color of clearance lamps, identification lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, reflector, and deceleration lights" is a ___________ violation.
Condition Yellow
***Desired State for Officers*** • General awareness of possible threats • Attention is focused, and the officer scans the environment for potential threats. • Example: While on the job, an officer is in a state of relaxed awareness and notices what is going on around him or her.
Criminal Mischief Enhancements
- 2nd degree misdemeanor if the property damage is less than $200 - 1st degree misdemeanor if the damage is greater than $200 but less than $1,000 - 3rd degree felony if the property damaged totals $1,000 or more, or if the damage was done to a place of worship or to a sexual predator detention - If the suspect has a prior conviction, it is a felony
Probable Cause for Aggravated Battery
- Document that the suspect intentionally touched or struck the victim against their will - The suspect intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim - The suspect intentionally caused bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or used a deadly weapon - If the suspect knew that the victim was pregnant
Probable Cause for a Battery
- Document that the suspect intentionally touched or stuck the victim against their will - Suspect intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim
Probable Cause for Aggravated Stalking
- Document that the suspect repeatedly followed, harassed, or cyberstalked the victim, and then made a credible threat with the intent to place the victim in reasonable fear of death or injury
Probable Cause for Voyeurism
- Document that the suspect secretly observed the victim and committed the alleged act with a lewd, lascivious, indecent intent
Probable Cause for disorderly conduct
- Document that the suspect was endangering the safety of another person or property, was in a public place or conveyance, and causing a public disturbance
Probable Cause for disorderly intoxication
- Document that the suspect was intoxicated, endangering the safety of another person or property, in a public place or conveyance, and causing a public disturbance
Probable Cause for Stalking
- Document whether the suspect willfully and repeatedly followed, harassed, or cyberstalked the victim
Probable Cause for Aggravated Assault
- Intentionally threatened violence upon the victim - Must appear to have the ability to carry out the threat at the time - Created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear that the violence was about to take place - Made a fully formed, conscious intent to commit violence to a victim using a deadly weapon
Methods to manufacture meth
- One-pot "Shake and Bake" - The red phosphorous method - The Nazi method These labs may produce strong chemical odors like rotten eggs or cat urine
According to F.S. 316.237, vehicle headlights reveal a person _____ feet away with high beams and a distance of _____ feet with the low beams.
-450 feet -150 feet
Several components of vision may affect the ability to operate and control a vehicle, including:
-Acuity -Depth perception -Peripheral vision -Color vision -Night vision
Details of a pursuit shoud be recorded on...
-An arrest report if the subject is arrested -A citation's narrative if the subject is cited -The impound tow sheet if the vehicle is towed.
When an officer is driving and senses something unusual, he or she should determine whether it is a safety concern by...
-Applying the brake pedal to verify that the brakes work -Checking the steering -Looking for smoke or signs of an engine fire.
An officer could drive with the driver's side window down so he or she can hear and see hazardous situations such as...
-Citizens who need help -Crimes in progress -Suspicious activity *Driving with the window down also helps alert the officer to other emergency vehicles.
Officers will probably encounter road surface abnormalities that can be hazardous if officers are not aware of them and the specific methods of handling or correcting them. Such hazards include...
-Construction areas -Other vehicles -Intersection debris -Fluids -Wet surfaces -Standing water
When inspecting under the hood of a vehicle, what fluid levels does an officer check for?
-Engine oil (quarts). -Transmission fluids (pints). -Brake fluid. -Power steering fluid. -Cooling reservoir. -Windshield washer fluid.
What are the common characteristics of all tire-deflation devices?
-Hollow spikes -Track or mat base -Some form of officer deployment
Tires should be checked for uneven wear that may result from:
-Improper balance or alignment -Over inflation -Under inflation
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration handbook, Coutermeasures, lists tips officers should follow to prevent accidents. What are some tips?
-Learn to recognize driving situations that can be hazardous. -Assume other drivers will make errors. -Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to. maneuver safely if a hazard develops -Scan far enough ahead to be able to react safely to approaching situations. -Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles. -Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction.
Although only _____ of all driving is done at night, more than _____ of all fatal crashes occur after dark.
-One-third -Half
What are some factors that may influence driving performance at night?
-Overdriving of vehicle headlights -Reaction distance -Field of vision -Loss of visual cues -Glare -Emergency lights
Before using a vehicle, its body must be inspected to identify any damage. An officer should be able to conduct a quick visual examination of the vehicle's body and undercarriage and look for the following:
-Scratched paint. -Dents. -Missing or broken light covers. -Damaged emergency equipment. -Broken or cracked glass. -Broken or cracked mirrors. -A dirty windshield. -Foreign objects trapped under vehicle. -Foreign objects on undercarriage other than natural objects or road debris. -Fluid leaks.
Some frequently occuring crashes include the following:
-Side swipes -Right-angle collisions at intersections -Collisions with fixed objects -Accidents caused by improper backing -Head-on collisions -Rear-end collisions
If an odor is not as readily identifiable as _____, _____, or _____, the officer should drive away from the area and call for additional resources to investigate.
-Smoke -Gasoline -Propane *Unusual odors may indicate unusual hazards.
Steering has a direct relationship on _____, _____, and _____. The speed of a vehicle and the forcefulness of steering influences these forces.
-Vehicle dynamics -Vehicle handling -Traction control *Speed and steering also greatly affect the weight transfer of the vehicle, which in turn affects the driver's control of the vehicle.
Cycle of Operation for Semi-Automatic (Handgun or Rifle)
1. Loading 2. Feeding/Chambering 3. Locking 4. Firing 5. Unlocking 6. Extracting 7. Ejecting 8. Cocking
Cycle of Operation for Revolvers
1. Loading 2. Locking 3. Unlocking/Feeding/Locking 4. Firing 5. Extracting/Ejecting
Barrel
1. Provides a path for the fired bullet; long cylinder-shaped tube through which the projectile travels from the chamber 2. its chamber holds the cartridge
Weaver Stance
1. Stand at a 45-degree angle to target, with feet shoulder-width apart. Weapon-side foot to rear. 2. Bend knees slightly. 3. Weapon arm almost fully extended, support arm bent at elbow. Elbows should be close together. 4. Push forward with shooting hand and pull back with support hand to create isometric tension. 5. Bring weapon to eye level and keep head erect.
Isosceles Stance
1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. 2. Bend knees slightly. 3. Stand with head and shoulders square to target, body weight forward. 4. Lock arms straight out in front, and bring the handgun to eye level.
Two crime scenes of sexual battery
1. The body of the victim 2. The location(s) of the sexual battery
Bolt
1. cylindrical steel part containing the firing pin and extractor, which closes the breech end of the barrel for firing 2. contains the firing pin, spring, and extractor (internal part)
Grip
1. made of wood, plastic, or rubber; designed to allow the shooter to grip the firearm easily for control 2. "small of the stock," just behind the receiver; the shooter uses the grip and his or her shooting hand for control when firing or carrying it
Stock
1. part of the weapon attached to the receiver; a shooter places the stock on his or her shoulder when firing. 2. part that enables shoulder support during firing
Ejector
1. piece of spring steel mounted on the inside left of the receiver; when the action pulls a shell to the rear, it compresses and then releases the ejector as the bolt goes past it. A small extension stops the shell from going further and assists in ejecting the shell from the receiver. 2. expels the shell from the ejection port (internal part of the bolt)
Extractor
1. star-shaped device attached to the extractor rod that fits inside the cylinder that the rounds rest on (internal part) 2. metal hook-shaped part mounted on the bolt; the hook engages the rim of the cartridge so that when the action is brought to the rear, the extractor removes the shell from the chamber.
Normal breathing rate for an adult
12-20 breaths per minute
Normal pulse rate for infant
120-160
The first dart-firing stun gun was developed in ____
1974
When disinfecting equipment, use a dilution of _____ part chlorine bleach to _____ part water
1; 10
F.S. _____ explains the privileges set forth for drivers of emergency vehicles who are operating in emergency mode.
316.072(5)(a)1 & (b) *May park or stand *May proceed past red light, stop signal/sign (only after slowing down for safe operation) *May exceed maximum speed limits (as long as no endangerment to life or property) *May disregard regulations governing direction/movement/turning (as long as no endangerment to life
F.S. _____ explains that vehicles must yeild the right of way to an emergency vehicle.
316.126(1) *Vehicles must stop along closest edge of curb of roadway, clear of intersection, until emergency vehicles have passed.
F.S. _____ explains that every emergency vehicle, when EN ROUTE to emergency, shall warn all other traffic by audible signal (siren/whistle) or visible signal (red or blue lights).
316.126(3) *While en route, vehicle shall otherwise proceed in a manner consistent with laws...
F.S. _____ explains that every authorized emergency vehicle SHALL BE EQUIPPED with a siren, whistle, or bell & used only when in response to emergency call or immediate pursuit of an actual suspected violator.
316.271(6) *Must be approved by agency *Must be heard under normal conditions from at least 500' *Driver must sound siren when reasonably necessary to warn pedestrians & other drivers of approach.
The progression of technology allowed for the development of the basic hand-held stun gun into a weapon that propels darts up to _____
35 feet
Organ donation is governed by
765.521, F.S.
AED is governed by
768.1325, F.S.
Vision supplies approximately _____ % of incoming data to a driver.
90-95%
What Florida Statute requires each judicial circuit to set limitations on the number of times law enforcement officers may question juveniles
914.16, F.S.
What F.S was a response to inconsistent stun gun use statewide?
943.1717
Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
A Certification class that must be passed prior to using the FCIC/NCIC database
Statement
A Permanent, verbal, or written record of a person's account of an incident or occurrence that may or may not be made under oath or affirmation.
Jury
A __________ is a group of citizens who determine questions of fact in a trial. Their responsibilities may differ depending on the particular case. A __________ is not always required for a court to hear a case.
Gratuity
A __________ is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the receiver; it is something given to a person because of that person's position or authority.
uniform traffic citation (UTC)
A __________ is given for traffic offenses covered under chapters 316, 318, 320, and 322 of the Florida Statutes.
Bailiff
A __________ or a court deputy is, generally, a sworn law enforcement officer who is responsible for security in the courtroom.
uniform traffic citation (UTC)
A ___________ also used to collect information about traffic enforcement and traffic case adjudication.
Roll Call
A brief meeting officers attend before each shift, it provides information about current issues to keep in mind while on patrol.
five
A citation is required per s. 316.650(3)(a), F.S., to be submitted to the clerk of the court within __________ days after issuance to the violator.
National Stolen Art File (NSAF)
A computerized index of stolen art, antiquities, and cultural property as reported to the FBI by U.S. and international law enforcement agencies.
Malfunction
A condition that prevents a weapon from operating normally.
Smallpox
A contagious infectious disease that can be transmitted by prolonged face-to-face contact with an infected person, direct contact with infected bodily fluids, and direct contact with infected objects such as clothes. After an incubation period of 7-17 days, symptoms such as pox-like rash, raised bumps, fever, muscle rigidity, shivering, malaise, headaches, and vomiting occur.
Interview
A conversation with a person who has knowledge of an event or individual. Its purpose is to collect facts and establish what occurred.
Pick-up order
A court order to take a juvenile into custody
Interrogation
A custodial meeting where the interviewee may not be free to leave. They are typically conducted on suspects with the intent of obtaining a confession to a crime.
Frozen Cylinder
A cylinder that cannot rotate. Usually caused by dirt or debris under the extractor.
Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)
A database housed at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement that provides information about people and property
Informational Alert
A diabetic person's license displaying "insulin dependent" is an example of a/n _____________.
CLASS E-Learner's
A driver with a ____________ license is limited to driving motor vehicles weighing less than 8,000 pounds. In addition, he or she must be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 years of age or older who occupies the closest seat right of the driver. The learner may initially drive only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Three months after receiving the learner's license, the driver may drive from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. A driver with a learner's license may not operate a motorcycle without a motorcycle endorsement.
Duty to act
A duty to take some action to prevent harm to another, and for the failure of which one may be liable depending on the relationship of the parties and the circumstances
Double Feed
A failure to extract the round from the chamber and a new round being fed from the magazine.
Invalidates the service
A failure to state the facts or not including the signature as required by the Florida Statutes
Delusion
A false belief that a person holds in spite of obvious proof or evidence to the contrary; that person's reality.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and requires public buildings and spaces to have equal opportunity for access.
Physical or Mobility Impairment
A functional limitation that affects one or more of a person's limbs
Sentence
A group of words that contains a subject, a verb, and an object and that expresses a complete thought.
Sentence Fragment
A group of words that lacks a subject, verb, or object or fails to express a complete thought.
Deafness
A hearing loss of such severity that the individual must rely primarily on visual tools such as writing, gestures, sign language, and lip-reading to communicate
stolen vehicle
A hole in the trunk where the lock should be, which is a common sign of a ___________.
Improvised Explosive Device
A homemade bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than conventional military action. It can be made from commercially available materials and disguised as almost any item. They can be hidden in trash bins, backpacks, road signs, and concealed under debris.
Capias
A legal order for an arrest issued by the clerk of court at the request of the state attorney's office
Serving a civil process
A legal procedure in which a summons is delivered to a person to appear in court or at a legal proceeding
When
A legal requirement regarding the statute of limitation and right to a speedy trial. This includes documenting the date and time that the incident occurred.
Survival Stress
A measure of anxiety caused by an appraisal of a stimulus that leads to an extreme state of arousal.
Gauge
A measurement of shotgun bores. Derived from the number of bore sized balls of lead per pound.
Caliber
A measurement used to identify different cartridge sizes. Determined by measuring the diameter of the bore of the firearm.
Chemical suicide
A method of committing suicide involving mixing two or more easily acquired chemicals, commonly an acid and a base. Once mixed, these chemicals produce gases that quickly fill an enclosed area. These typically occur in vehicles, closets, bathrooms, or other small confined spaces where the concentration of gas can quickly accumulate to lethal levels.
Child Abduction Response Team (CART)
A multi-agency child abduction team that permits law enforcement to provide an organized, rapid, and planned response to an abducted, missing, or endangered child case.
Anthrax
A naturally occurring bacterium, with the primary routes of exposure being exposure to the skin and by inhalation. Inhalation has a very high mortality rate, while skin exposure has a high rate of survival.
Juvenile
A person under 18; even though the brain is not fully developed until the age of 25.
Sign language interpreter
A person who can both receive and express information and interpret it effectively, accurately, and impartially
Caregiver
A person who has been entrusted with or has assumed responsibility for the care or the property of a child, disabled adult, or elderly person
Hard of Hearing
A person who may suffer a hearing loss but not to the extent that he or she must rely primarily on visual communication.
Embezzlement
A person who wrongfully takes money or other property entrusted to him or her for safekeeping and uses it for their own personal gain; it is a misdemeanor or felony depending upon the value of the property stolen
Missing Child
A person younger than 18 whose temporary or permanent residence is in Florida; no one knows where the child is located and someone reported the child as missing to a law enforcement agency
Informed consent
A person's agreement to allow something to happen made with full knowledge of the risks involved and the alternatives
Community-oriented policing (COP)
A philosophy that promotes community partnerships to address the causes of crime and other community issues.
Stress
A physical or emotional reaction to an event or situation and may come from a perceived or real threat or it can be a physiological response to a demanding situation or change.
Speech Impairment
A physiological condition that causes someone to have difficulty in producing sound or understandable language.
Double/Single
A pistol in which the first round fires double action, and all subsequent rounds fire single action.
Double Action Only
A pistol that when fired manually cocks and releases the hammer to fire. The hammer never stays cocked. Trigger pull is always the same.
Single-Action
A pistol whose only action is the releasing of the hammer or striker.
Florida Silver Alert Plan
A plan to aid local law enforcement in the rescue or recovery of a missing adult. The local investigating agency activates this alert; the local agency notifies the media, issues neighborhood telephone alerts, and uses other technologies to communicate with people who live in the community. The activation process requires the local law enforcement agency to contact MEPIC at 1-888-356-4774 and MEPIC contacts FDOT to activate the dynamic message signs
Silver Alert
A public notification system that assists law enforcement in recovering lost elderly people after they have been reported as missing
Clarity
A report must be clear and only allow one interpretation of each sentence's meaning. This is known as plain and straightforward language.
Factuality
A report must be factual. Any altered information would be considered falsifying a report and is a criminal offense.
Well-being checks
A residence that shows a lack of activity or with medical issues may request an officer to routinely come to their home
Substantial Limitations
A restriction of the manner, condition, or duration in which one can perform major life activities compared to non-impaired people.
Home-invasion robbery
A robbery that occurs within the victim's dwelling while they are present and aware that a robbery is taking place
Full Metal Jacket
A round-nose lead bullet completely covered with a copper jacket; sometimes called ball ammunition, it is normally of medium to high velocity. Used extensively by the military, it has low expansion and high penetration capabilities. The chance for ricochet is high.
Perimeter for a bomb threat
A safe distance would be 1,000 feet. This is the minimum for an unknown type or amount of explosives.
Florida's Integrated Criminal History System (FALCON)
A search/report system that effectively cross-matches fingerprints and criminal histories; contains photographs and allows instant updates of criminal justice information systems.
Criminal Justice Network (CJnet)
A secure internet site used by the Florida criminal justice community as a portal to many beneficial information databases
Hypervigilance
A sense of always "being on guard," can hinder your ability to relax and disengage from a stressful situation.
Hallucination
A sensory experience in which a person can see, hear, smell, taste, or feel something that is not there.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A severe anxiety disorder that develops after experiencing an extremely stressful event such as war, physical violence, or a natural disaster. May display symptoms such as depression, anxiety, flashbacks, and recurring nightmares.
Rifled Slug
A single, hollow lead bullet that weighs from 7/8 to 1 1/8 ounce. It is .72 caliber with an effective range of approximately 100 yards. The round penetrates most materials but not solid steel.
Abandonment
A situation in which the guardian has made no significant contribution to the child's care and maintenance or has failed to establish or maintain a substantial and positive relationship with the child
Crisis
A situation that is uncertain, difficult, or painful, especially when a person feels unprepared and pressured to take action or make a decision.
Affirmation
A solemn and formal declaration or assertion made in place of an oath.
Resolution Stage
A solution is achieved.
ICS
A standardized, on-scene, all-hazards approach to incident management that coordinates the operation of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications under a common organizational structure. It helped officers handle situations such as large vehicle crashes, hurricanes, wildfires, and large political gatherings.
Addiction
A state of physical and/or psychological dependence on a substance. When use of the substance is discontinued, withdrawal occurs.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A structural damage to the brain resulting in temporarily or permanently impaired brain function. This trauma includes closed head injuries and open head injuries. The initial injury causes a secondary injury resulting in further brain damage or death.
Greatest threat in a building search
A suspect hiding
National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
A system maintained by the FBI. It contains information from records of stolen, abandoned, and recovered property and wanted and missing person files for all 50 states, Canada, and U.S. territories.
Intellectual Disability
A type of developmental disability that limits intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. It is a lifelong condition characterized by slow intellectual development and it cannot be cured.
Impounded
A vehicle is considered this when it is towed at the direction of law enforcement
Abandoned vehicle
A vehicle without a known driver or person responsible for the vehicle; they may be disabled, illegally parked, or a potential crime scene
Parental indicators of abuse
A very tense atmosphere in the home, unreasonable discipline, unrealistic expectations, and impulsive and inconsistent behaviors
Partial Sight
A visual impairment in which, after correction, objects still look dim or out of focus.
Oath
A vow or a pledge to tell the truth regarding an incident or occurrence.
Criminal Mischief
A willful, malicious crime where the offender injures or damages property belonging to another. Injury or damage can include the placement of graffiti or the commission of other acts of vandalism.
Examples of civil processes
A witness subpoena, protective injunction, or eviction notice
Report
A written document which give information about an event, situation, occurrence, or incident.
Emergency Response plan
A written plan that describes the actions that an organization will take in response to various major events. Establishes safe and uniform guidelines for response to incidents involving hazardous materials or WMDs. Its goal is to protect the public and secure the scene while safeguarding responders.
The _____ of a body is proportional to the net force acting on that body and inversely proportional to the mass of the body.
Acceleration *This simply means that a small car with more horsepower accelerates more rapidly than a large car with less horsepower.
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
According to them, 75% of the cases were for sex trafficking, 85% of the victims were female, and 64% were adults. Victims are often foreign-born and poor.
Puncture
Actual tear, detachment, or rip that looks like an opening in the case body.
_____ is the sharpness of vision.
Acuity
Secondary devices
Additional explosives placed at the scene of an ongoing emergency response intended to cause casualties among responders. They are designed to explode after a primary explosion or other major event has attracted large numbers of responders to the scene. They are used to inflict fear.
Florida's Safe Harbor Act
Addresses the growing number of children who are at risk of sexual exploitation and are exempt from releasing their location
Self-Induced Stress
Affects a person's perception of situations and events. Causes vary from person to person and can include attitudes towards work, perceptions of others, and work-related goals.
Emergency Response Guidebook
Aids in the indication of materials, outlines basic actions for first responders, recommends areas of protective action, and gives responders an initial safety plan
_________ is any infection spread from person to person through the air
Airborne infection
ABC's stands for
Airway, breathing, circulation
AVPU is used to measure different levels of responsiveness and stands for:
Alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO)
All Florida human trafficking crimes are considered to be offense under this category. Neither federal nor state human trafficking laws require force, fraud, or coercion to determine sex trafficking of persons under 18 and prohibit procuring persons under 18 for prostitution.
Dealing in Stolen Property
Also known as fencing, is a 2nd degree felony
Trespassing on Archaeological sites
Altering an archaeological site or artifact by means other than excavation, including removal, destruction, or effacement of property is a violation of state controlled land. It is a misdemeanor to walk on an archaeological site and remove an object; it is a felony to dig into the site to retrieve an object.
Forgery
Altering, forging, or counterfeiting a public record, certificate, legal document, bill of exchange or promissory note with the intent to injure or defraud someone
Bipolar Disorder
Alternating episodes of depression and mania.
_______ sites might be the back near the shoulders or the back of the legs where, if clothed, the clothing fits tighter and the probes will conduct electricity to the subject more effectively
Alternative target
The _____ is a bag of fluid sill surrounding the fetus
Amniotic sac
_______ is the measure of electrical current or power
Amp
Hate Crime
An aggravation of a crime by selecting a victim based on prejudice, there is no criminal charge for this. It is any crime that is motivated by prejudice or discrimination. Florida statutes imposes stiffer penalties for crimes motivated by or showing prejudice or discrimination.
Examples of aggravating stimuli
An agitating caretaker, family member, object, noise, or animal
Memorandum of understanding
An agreement between the law enforcement agency and the receiving facilities that reflects a single set of protocols for the safe and secure transportation of the person and transfer of custody to a responsible person
Mental illness
An impairment of the mental or emotional processes that exercise the conscious control of one's actions. This illness hinders a person's ability to perceive or understand reality. It may be temporary and can be cured, managed, or treated with counseling or medication.
Mental injury
An injury to the intellectual or psychological capacity or a child as evidenced by a substantial impairment in the ability to function within the normal range of performance and behavior
Smuggling
An offense against the integrity of the U.S. borders; someone who transports in this state an individual he or she knows is illegally entering the U.S. from another country. Is referred to as a "short-term business relationship."
Buttonhook Technique
An officer and a partner enter the room by hooking around the corner at the point of entry; they stand on opposite sides or on the same side of the door. They should wrap around the wall and into the room.
no approach tactic
An officer must decide whether to approach the violator's vehicle or use the __________ to acquire information.
Command Presence
An officer's demeanor and confidence exhibited by personal appearance, erect posture, alertness, and attention to surroundings. An officer's most valuable nonverbal tool.
Criminal Gang
An ongoing organization or group that commits crimes and it consists of 3 or more persons with the same name or signs.
Dementia
An organic, progressive mental disorder characterized by a loss of memory, an impairment of judgement and abstract thinking and change in personality.
When stung by certain insects, highly allergic people need immediate medical care for _____, a severe allergic reaction in which the air passages swell and restrict breathing
Anaphylaxis
Exotic animals
Animals that are not native to Florida
Certified
Another term for "sworn" law enforcement officer
Schizophrenia
Another type of thought disorder. It is a disease of the brain caused by a chemical imbalance that distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotion and perceives reality.
Some vehicles have an enhancement to the conventional braking system called _____.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) *ABS and non-ABS work alike under normal (**gradual) braking pressure. When an emergency (**hard or sudden) stop is required, the two systems operate differently.
Types of Personality Disorders
Antisocial, Narcissistic, and Borderline
Suspicious Activity
Any activity that is abnormal for a specific time of day in a particular area; however, it may not be criminal activity
Hearing Impaired
Any degree of hearing loss
Weapon of mass destruction
Any device or object that is intended to cause death or serious bodily injury through the release or impact of toxic or poisonous chemicals; any device involving a biological agent; any device intended to release radiation.
Cardiovascular Training
Any exercise that elevates the heart rate to a range between 60% to 85% of the maximum rate.
weapons of opportunity
Any item an officer has at hand may be used as a potential impact weapon when needed
Concealment
Any object or group of objects that creates a visual barrier between you and a threat, but may not stop a projectile.
Cover
Any object or obstacle that creates a bullet-resistant barrier between you and a threat.
Sexual Violence
Any one incident of sexual battery, or lewd or lascivious act committed on or in the presence of someone younger than 16. This includes luring or enticing a child, sexual performance by a child, or any other forcible felony where a sexual act is committed or attempted, regardless of whether the state attorney filed, reduced, or dismissed the criminal charges based on the incident.
Sexual performance
Any performance, which includes sexual conduct by a child less than 18 years of age; any play, motion picture, photograph, or dance or any other visual representation exhibited before an audience or just one person.
Vulnerable Adult
Any person 18 or older whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living or to provide for his or her own care or protection is impaired due to a mental, emotional, sensory, long-term physical, or developmental disability or dysfunction, brain damage, or the infirmities of aging.
Hazardous material
Any substance or material that when released may cause harm, serious injury, or death to humans or animals, or harm the environment
Child Abuse
Any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm that causes the child's physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired. It includes acts or omissions
Abuse of a disabled adult or elderly person
Any willful or threatened act by a caregiver that significantly impairs or is likely to impair a vulnerable adult's physical, mental, or emotional health
Fire-related crimes
Anyone responsible for a false alarm is guilty of a misdemeanor for their first conviction and 3rd degree felony for subsequent convictions; these may also include calls for firebombs
DANGEROUS
Anything that holds two or more classes of hazardous materials must display this placard and may use it instead of the specific placard for each class of material. Materials such as explosives and toxic gases cannot use this placard
A(n) _____ is the center point of any curve.
Apex
In vehicle cornering, officers should recognize the _____ of the turn and properly adjust the vehicle's location to fully use the available space.
Apex
The _____ is how the vehicle is steered in relation to a curve's apex.
Apexing technique
Observation Notes
Appearance, height, weight, hair, clothing, approximate age, and other distinguishing traits
Immediate actions for a CBRNE situation
Approach the incident cautiously from an upwind, uphill, and upstream position until the situation is safely assessed
Newborn infant
Approximately 7 days old or younger
Description of active shooters
Approximately 95% of active shooters have been males, they typically work alone, they happen in the workplace twice as often as in schools, they are often seeking workplace retaliation, engaging in domestic disputes, or wanting revenge against a school or teacher. They may be socially isolated, have feelings of hate and anger, or have a history of mental health problems
Trafficking victim service providers
Are NGOs such as immigrant advocacy groups, human rights groups, crime victim-advocacy groups, faith-based community organizations, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and child advocacy centers
Mail bombs
Are a special class of suspicious items. They are difficult to detect. Some signs are envelopes or packages that are rigid, have excessive postage, are unevenly packaged, or are packed with excessive tape or rope. They may also have oily stains, discoloration, protruding wires, or strange odors.
Runaway children
Are at risk of falling prey to heinous crimes and are typically running away from an abusive home situation. A large percent of these people that remain at large for two or more weeks will become involved in theft, drugs, or pornography.
Civil processes
Are noncriminal in nature and are issued by the court and are typically served by the sheriff, but witness subpoenas or eviction notices can also be served by a city police officer or a private server by authority of the chief judge
Facility documents
Are required by law in many areas and outline the type of hazardous materials stored or manufactured on site. One example is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Dirty Bombs
Are traditional bombs with radioactive materials loaded into the casing. Their radiation is preloaded so they are not considered nuclear weapons. They require a casing and a detonation mechanism. Is is intended to inflict psychological panic more than physical harm, to contaminate not destroy
Wannabes
Aspire to become gang members. Not yet accepted, they experiment with the lifestyle.
When determining the nature of the crisis
Assess the subject's physical, intellectual, and emotional well-being, and how likely they are to be violent
Reasons for noncustodial transport
Assisting endangered people, aiding people with disabled vehicles, or investigating a situation
When washing hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, how long should you lather your hands together for?
At least 15 seconds
Officers should drive _____ the posted speed limit so they can observe and respond appropriately to the environment.
At or below
Burglary
At the time of entering the structure or conveyance, the suspect had the intent to commit an offense other than trespassing.
Operational Role
At this level responders take defensive action to protect nearby people, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures.
Self-Stimulating Behaviors
Autistic individuals may engage in these repetitive behaviors. Engaging in this behavior may allow an overstimulated person to calm down in a stressful environment.
Emergency response to a fire
Awareness-level responders must not try to extinguish fires. Normal fire extinguisher training is not sufficient. Operation-level personnel with necessary protection and training can accomplish defensive fire attack. Technician-level responders can perform leak control.
Currently, the two most common types of stun guns are the ______ and the _______.
Basic stun gun, dart firing stun gun
Due to the communications and emergency equipment installed in a police vehicle, there is a tremendous strain on the........
Battery
Assessing the situation
Be aware of behaviors, statements, and the possible role of medications. If a person is "hearing voices," you may want to ask them "What are the voices saying?" rather than "What do you hear?"
Gang Initiations
Beat-in, Bless-in, Sex-in, and Test of Heart
Computerized Criminal History (CCH)
Begins when the booking agency submits the fingerprints and arrest information for an arrested person to FCIC
When inspecting under the hood of a vehicle,....should be checked for fraying, cuts, cracking, and gouges.
Belts *Inspect daily
Probes that have been removed from the skin should be treated as _______.
Biohazard sharps
____ is the passage that the fetus is pushed through during delivery
Birth canal
_____ triage tags indicate that the patient is deceased
Black
Vasoconstriction
Blood flow is restricted from the extremities and skin. The body pulls the blood away from the arms and legs into the torso. This keeps the blood near vital organs in case of emergency and also protects the arms and legs (our weapons) from losing blood in case of injury.
Vasodilation
Blood flows into the larger muscle groups providing oxygen to power flight and aid in escape.
_____ are a system of tubes through which blood flows
Blood vessels
NFPA 704 Diamonds
Blue: health hazards Red: flammability hazards Yellow: reactivity White: other In each area, a number from 0 to 4 indicates the material's relative hazard with 0 indicating no hazard and 4 indicating the highest hazard.
BSI stands for
Bodily Substance Isolation
On an infant, check the _____ pulse
Brachial
_____ artery is in the upper arm, felt in the inside of the upper arm
Brachial
The following techniques may help you when you know you are experiencing too much stress:
Breathing, though patterns
A _____ occurs when the fetus's feet or buttocks present down the birth canal first
Breech birth
Potential Weapons
Broken glass, stones, sticks, baseball bats, or branches
According to _____ a roadblock must be positioned so the violator has sufficient time to stop.
Brower v. County of Inyo
Court case _____ addresses the issue of deadly force in a police pursuit. The court held that certain pursuit tactics might result in a claim of a constitutional violation as a seizure by deadly force.
Brower v. Inyo County
Confirm delivery of the process
By completing service, providing a copy to the respondent, and returning documentation to the court through established channels
A ______ is a barrier decide with one way valves used when performing ventilation
CPR mask
Reasons for building searches
Calls for alarms, open doors, burglaries, and trespassing
Determining the threat level
Can be accomplished by observing the mood, location, direction of travel, and size of the crowd
False Alarms
Can be caused by several factors including weather conditions, power outrages, unintentional activation, an open door, or unknown causes
Florida Elder Helpline
Can be contacted at 1-800-96-ELDER. This helpline provides a wide range of information to help older people obtain specific social services
Military devices
Can be easily acquired and generally recognizable. They include grenades, landmines, and rocket launchers.
A show of force or presence in numbers
Can be extremely persuasive in calming a crowd
The execution of a search warrant
Can be labor intensive and may require the coordination of multiple officers and agencies or be as simple as obtaining a DNA swab
Exploitation
Can be prostitution, stripping, child porn, escort services, and working at massage parlors. It occurs at rest stops, migrant farms, construction sites, bars, restaurants, hotels, private homes, sweatshops, the back seat of cars, or anywhere that will accommodate a child or adult.
Mild exposure symptoms to chemicals
Can irritate the eyes, and nose, and throat
Command presence and verbal communication
Can often be used to defuse volatile situations without escalating to force.
Non-life-threatening situations
Can range from assisting with administrative paperwork to providing additional equipment.
Anxiety Disorders
Can range from mild to debilitating. Some people may experience panic attacks so severe that they mimic a heart attack. Characteristics include excessive nervousness, tension, apprehension, "fight or flight" behavior, excessive fear or anticipation of impending danger, flashbacks, or ritualistic behaviors.
_____ is dark red blood oozing slowly from a wound indicating damaged capillaries
Capillary bleeding
Check for _____ by squeezing the patient's finder or toe nail for two seconds
Capillary refill
Only apply the number of cycles reasonably necessary to ____, _____, or _____ the subject
Capture, control, restrain
Found only in the heart, ______ work constantly to expand and contract the heart
Cardiac muscles
CPR stands for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
On an unconscious adult or child, check the ____ pulse
Carotid
_____ artery is in either side of the neck
Carotid
Lead Round Nose
Cartridge design that features a solid lead bullet with a round nose. Has medium velocity. Easily penetrates interior walls or hollow core doors then ricochets.
The _____ is the forward motion that causes a vehicle to straighten from a turn when releasing the steering wheel.
Caster effect *Using the shuffle steering technique allows the caster effect to work for officers rather than against them.
Officers should be aware that a fire can start if the vehicle is left running while parked over a grassy area for an extended period of time. This is usually caused by the exteme heat from a _____.
Catalytic converter *The odor of smoke is usually the first sign of a grassy fire.
Post-Traumatic Stress DIsorder (PTSD)
Caused by a traumatic event such as war, natural disaster, sexual or physical assault, or death. It is characterized by lasting thoughts and memories of terror causing emotional numbness.
The _____ is when the vehicle is steered closest to the middle of the curve.
Center apexing technique
The nervous system has 2 components: the ____ located in the rain and spinal chord which acts as the body's mainframe computer and the ____ includes nerves that connect to the spinal chord and branch out to the rest of the body
Central nervous system; peripheral nervous system
_____ is the force that is felt by a vehicle moving in a curved path that acts outwardly away from the center of rotation.
Centrifugal force
_____ is the force that is necessary to keep a vehicle moving in a curved path and is directed inward toward the center of rotation.
Centripetal force
Behavioral
Change in tone of voice, foot tapping, leg shaking, finger tapping, pacing, inability to sit still, refusing to look at questioner, giving answers that appear rehearsed, giving verbal responses that are inconsistent with nonverbal responses are all signs of this type of deception.
Sensory Impairment
Changes in their eyesight, a loss of balance, hearing loss, may limit a person's mobility, increase their likelihood of accidents, or lead to fear and isolation
Routine tasks of mobile electronic devices
Checking in or out of service, viewing and receiving calls for service, and receiving dispatch information to minimize radio traffic
Self-initiated Action
Checking on something without direction from dispatch
The _____ consists of the breastbone (sternum) and ribs and also protects the heart and lungs
Chest
Most sensitive and disturbing crimes
Child abuse, child neglect, child abandonment, and the sexual battery of a child
The _____ pumps blood throughout the body
Circulatory system
In the court case _____, law enforcement has a duty to protect the public when choosing to continue a pursuit.
City of Pinellas Park v. Brown
The use of a DFSG in a punitive manner without lawful authority may be violating a citizen's _______
Civil rights
Stun guns and dart-firing stun guns are available for purchase and legal use by ______ in Florida.
Civilians
Striker Fire Action is what kind of Action
Classified as Double Action by BATF
Expressed consent
Clearly and unmistakably stated
A _____ results from bling trauma to the chest area
Close chest injury
What should a officer do if he deploys a dart firing stun gun and the subject begins to roll?
Close the distance, move with the subject, and keep sufficient slack in the wire to maintain electrical contact.
_____ is when the skin at the injury site remains intact
Closed fracture
The dart-firing stun gun is not to be used to ______ a subject to give statements or perform an illegal act
Coerce
Materials used for meth
Coffee filters, two-liter bottles, blenders, lithium batteries, red-tipped matches, cold tablets, camp stove fuels, drain cleaner, brake fluid, and bleach
Shipping papers
Commercial vehicle operators are required to carry these documents that list the contents of their shipment. They help first responders identify the materials involved and the associated hazards
Transporting Drugs
Common methods used include both private and public conveyances and shipments via commercial delivery companies as well as the U.S. Postal Service. Section 932.706, F.S., allows you to have profile drug couriers; however, you may not profile some based solely on their race or ethnicity.
Signals
Communication is a system that uses the word signal to precede numbers
Non-law enforcement activities
Community organizations, religion, sports, and hobbies
Two core components of COP
Community partnerships and problem solving
Order of Interviews
Complainant/victim, witness, and then the suspect
Round
Complete ammunition cartridge that contains all parts of ammunition; a military term meaning one single cartridge.
The two types of amputations are _____ and _____
Complete; incomplete
TASER device is shaped like a handgun and uses _______ propel two small darts which are connected by wire to the TASER device
Compressed gas
Second step of a search
Conduct an interior search
What does CED mean?
Conducted energy device
What does CEW mean?
Conducted energy weapon
National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (NLETS)
Connected to FCIC, it is an international justice and public safety information-sharing network.
When choosing an alternative route
Consider factors such as school zones, time of day, local business hours, and any community events
When approaching a suspect
Consider the suspect's criminal history, behavior, and possible weapons
When parking while responding to a fire
Consider the wind direction and speed, traffic conditions, and providing safe access for other responders
Slang
Consists of informal, nonstandard words often characterized by regional or specific group usage.
A(n) _____ is 90-degree turn, such as a turn made at an intersection.
Constant radius
When parents refuse treatment for minors with life threatening conditions
Contact department of children and family
Biological weapons
Contain living organisms and are unpredictable and uncontrollable when released. The agents are dispersed through food and water supplies by using aerosols, liquid droplets, solid dispersion, and by using creatures such as fleas, ticks, or other insects to spread the agent. Symptoms may appear within a few hours or within a few days.
NCIC
Contains the National Sex Offender Registry and the files of people on supervised release, protection orders, foreign fugitives, immigration violators, and suspected terrorists or gang members.
SARA Model
Continuous cycle that reassesses and solves problems within the community. If the solution failed, the cycle continues until the problem is adequately resolved.
They are about the size of a flashlight and work on nine-volt batteries. The circuitry includes multiple transformers and components that boost the voltage in the circuit, typically between 20,000 and 150,000 volts, and reduce the amperage
Conventional stun gun
Reasons to direct pedestrian traffic
Coordinated events or unplanned incidents, such as sporting events, festivals, natural disasters, critical incidents, parades, or a disabled traffic signal
_____ requires entering an intersection safely and properly at normal driving speeds and making a 90-degree turn to the right or left.
Cornering
Deep Corners
Corners that cannot be seen from the doorway that must be checked first upon entry.
Court case _____ concluded that the officers involved in earlier cases of use of force in pursuit may be liable if their actions were sufficient to "shock the conscience" of the court.
County of Sacramento v. Lewis *To "Shock the conscience" under the conditions of a high-speed pursuit, the officer must have intended to cause harm to the violator without justification for the use of deadly force.
Referral sources
Cover a wide range of service types from employment to medical assistance
Fingerprinting
Creates a permanent physical record that law enforcement agencies use to identify a person, dead or alive, and compare with unknown prints
Blue skin color indicates
Cyanosis
The predetermined amount of time (usually five seconds) that a stun device will discharge automatically when activated.
Cycle
References for a person with autism
DCF, the local mental health facility, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), or the Autism Society of Florida
Major Depressive DIsorder (MDD)
DIfferent from the brief, situational depressive episodes that most people people commonly experience. This is a clinically diagnosed mental illness for someone having multiple, major depressive episodes. Symptoms may be severe, can last for several weeks, and do not include periods of persistent high moods (mania).
Class 1: Explosives
DOT defines this class as materials or devices designed to release energy very rapidly. Consider them to be extreme hazards when they are involved in or near a fire, examples: dynamite, black powder, and small arms, ammunition
Class 2: Gases
DOT defines this class as materials that are neither solid nor liquid at ordinary temperatures; they are contained under pressure. They may be flammable, non-flammable, poisonous or corrosive. Examples: acetylene, hydrogen, anhydrous ammonia
TASER® stun guns work the same way as ordinary stun guns, except the two charge electrodes aren't permanently joined to the housing. Instead, they are positioned at the ends of long conductive wires attached to the gun's electrical circuit
Dart firing stun gun
What does DFSG mean?
Dart firing stun gun
Impairment
Defined as any mental, physiological, or physical disorder that makes the completion of major life activities using traditional methods difficult
Calming
Defuse the intensity of the situation. Treat people with courtesy and speak politely to create a comfortable atmosphere for conversation. Practice active listening skills. Be aware of your body language and avoid a threatening and intimidating posture. Use a calm, low voice, intermittent eye contact, and maintain an appropriate reactionary gap.
Standard of care
Degree of care that a reasonable person should exercise
In nearly all cases of unexplained deaths involving in-custody subjects who have been tased, the victim has exhibited bizarre behavior due to _____, ______, or ______mental states.
Delusional, agitated, stimulant drug-induced
_______ are grief stages that one experienced when someone close to them dies or when they witness someone dying
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Florida State Law Enforcement
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Department of Financial Services, and Florida Office of the Attorney General are all examples of __________ agencies.
_____ is the ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an object is.
Depth perception
Nuclear weapon
Derives its destructive power from an uncontrolled nuclear reaction. Nuclear detonation energy is released through light, thermal energy, shock waves, blasts of wind, direct radiation, and fallout. Potential injuries include light damage to the eyes, burns, being hit by propelled objects , and radiation exposure.
Adjective
Describes a noun or a pronoun
Mentally Defective
Describes a person suffering from a mental disease or defect that renders that person temporarily or permanently incapable of appraising the nature of their conduct
Radio Protocol
Describes the customs and regulations for constructing and transmitting radio messages, also includes proper use for codes and signals
Adverb
Describes, identifies, or quantifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
_____ is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin
Diabetes
Type II diabetes is:
Diabetes that can be controlled by diet or medication
A large muscle that is located below the lungs at the bottom of the chest cavity that assists in moving air in and out of the lungs
Diaphragm
Depending on the type of snake, snake venom could be a ______ or a _____
Digestive enzyme; neurotoxin
The _____ ingests and digests food and nutrient
Digestive system
_____ is the first stage which begins with the first contraction and continues until the fetus enters the birth canal. During this stage , the amniotic sac may rupture and fluid may gush from the vagina
Dilation
The three stages of labor are:
Dilation, expulsion, placental
Dent
Dimple or depression in the case; the case looks like someone struck it with a hard object, crushing part of it inward.
Theft of services
Dine and dash or stealing from someone you work with or stealing from your employer is considered a 3rd degree felony
______ causes injury at the point of impact
Direct force
Proactive Patrol
Discourages criminal activity through an officer's visibility; officers must continuously travel through the patrol area and speak to people for short periods.
A ______ occurs when the end of a bone comes out of its socket at the joint
Dislocation
_______ is further away from the center of the body and typically found and taken at an extremity of the body such as the foot
Distal pulse
Search teams
Divide and assign floors or rooms and have them place tape across the doorway of a room or area when they have completely searched it.
DNR stands for:
Do not resuscitate
Surprise
Do not telegraph to the subject that you plan to counterattack.
Exposing a subject who isstanding in water to a dart-firing stun gun ______ cause electrocution or increase the power applied to the subject
Does not
Trespassing
Doing this in a dwelling, structure, or conveyance occurs when the suspect, without authorization, willfully enters or remains there;
A referral
Domestic violence, child abuse, disabled adult or elder abuse, and suicide risk all require this.....
Legally required noncustodial transport
Domestic violence, sexual battery, or child abuse
Hazardous materials
Downed power lines, fire intensity, and any other materials that may present an immediate danger
The court has established law on the use of a TASER® in the case of _______
Draper vs. Reynolds
If only one probe strikes a subject, the ________ will act as a second probe by comepleting the cycle
Drive stun
If the probe spread is very minimal, due to a close shot or a drive stun with a live cartridge, a ______ away from the probes will increase the spread and cause incapacitation.
Drive stun
In this mode, the dart-firing stun gun works as a conventional stun gun and is a pain-compliance tool only.
Drive stun
_______ , occurs when the front of the dart-firing stun gun is directly touched (applied) to the body of the resisting subject, and the electrical charge is passed to the subject's body.
Drive stun
present or submit
Drivers in Florida are required to "__________" a driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance upon an officer's request per ss. 322.15, and 320.0605, F.S.
In avoiding head-on collisions, _____ gives the other vehicle more space and puts the officer in position to drive off the road if necessary.
Driving to the right
If a subject is in or could fall into water when hit with a dart-firing stun gun, the subject could ______.
Drown
A form of psychosis resulting from drug use.
Drug-induced psychosis
registration
During a traffic stop, compare information on the ____________ to the VIN, make, type, and year of the vehicle.
Speaking
During this process, you should accommodate the needs of the listener and always maintain good eye contact. Use short, commonly understood words and avoid using slang or jargon.
Primary Stage
During this stage, you must obtain information about the incident from the interviewee. Ask a variety of open-ended questions designed to collect as much information as possible.
Warm-up Stage
During this stage, you will establish rapport and build understanding with the interviewee. You will need to introduce yourself and ensure that the interviewee is physically and emotionally comfortable.
Negligence occurs if all of these conditions are present
Duty to act, breach of duty, causation, damages
Officers assisting with a search warrant
Each officer will be given a specific task to complete, such as security perimeter, entry, search, crowd control, or transport
The _____ technique increases centrifugal force and can cause loss of control.
Early apexing technique
Frostbite typically occurs in the following places:
Ears, nose, fingertips, toes
What should a student do to maximize the benefit if DT training?
Eat a nutritious diet Get adequate rest Stay sufficiently hydrated
Correctional officers must also consider that use of force may violate which Amendment with regards to cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
What does ECD mean?
Electronic control device
What does EID mean?
Electronic immobilization device
Perform an _____ when a patient is in immediate danger or the patient's location prevents providing care to that patient or another patient
Emergency move
The _____ regulates body systems by secreting hormones directly into the blood stream from glands
Endocrine system
Homeland Security Investigations
Enforces U.S. laws, including federal immigration laws and regulations, and investigates smuggling, trafficking, fraud, money laundering, and narcotics trafficking cases. They can determine the true immigration status of victims, witnesses, and offenders and can aid in the detection of travel and identity document fraud.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Enforces federal controlled substances laws and regulations; the agency website contains pertinent information about the schedules of controlled substances, facts about commonly abused substances, color photos, methods of use, behavioral characteristics, signs and symptoms, and duration of effects
When receiving assistance from the public
Ensure their safety, minimize liability, and make sure they operate within the law
Factors that contribute to stress
Environmental, personal, self-induced, and work-related issues
The ______ is located in the upper airway and keeps food and other foreign objects from entering the windpipe
Epiglottis
Factors to consider when apprehending a suspect
Establishing a perimeter, knowledge of police presence, if you need to conduct a building search, and if you should call for additional resources like a canine or tactical team
"routine"
Even though officers regularly conduct traffic stops, there is no such thing as a ___________ one.
Contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a minor
Examples include an adult keeping a child home from school, committing a crime in the presence of a child, or serving alcoholic beverages to a child. OR a suspect that is over 21 impregnating a child under 16
______ is a state of extreme mental and physiological excitement characterized by exceptional agitation, hyperactivity, overheating, excessive tearing of the eyes, hostility, superhuman strength, aggression, acute paranoia, and endurance without apparent fatigue
Excited delirium
Conclusion
Explains how you resolved the situation or handled the obtained information.
Verb
Expresses action, events, states of being
______ is the second stage where the fetus moves through the birth canal and is born
Expulsion
Since a stun gun has faily high voltage, the charge will pass through heavy clothing and skin, but the charge is not intense enough to damage the subject's body unless it is applied for ________
Extended periods
Optical driving is also referred to as _____.
Eye-targeting
Active shooter
FBI defines this as one or more individuals participating in a random or systematic killing spree demonstrating their intent to harm others with a firearm.
Florida State Law Enforcement
FDLE, FHP, FWC, DEP, and ABT are all examples of _________ agencies.
The _____ handbook lists tips officers should follow to prevent accidents.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration handbook, Coutermeasures
The longest, strongest bone in the body is called the
Femur
The most prudent approach may be for the officer to do what?
Fend off the initial assault and then disengage and reassess
At night, peripheral vision decreases. Less light narrows the _____.
Field of vision
NLETS Hazardous Materials
File provides users with online information about hazardous materials
A ______ can provide protection against airborne disease
Filter mask
BLEVE
Fire creates the potential for an explosion or a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion
Hazards
Fire, downed electrical lines, or bad weather
The use of a dart-firing stun gun is not a substitute for the use of a _______
Firearm
Noncriminal or unknown alarms
Fires and medical alarms
Awareness Role
First responders at this level have been trained to initiate the emergency response process and notify authorities of the situation. Take no further action beyond notifying the authorities.
Sadomasochistic Abuse
Flagellation, torture, or physical restraint by or upon a person for the purpose of deriving sexual satisfaction from inflicting harm or receiving harm
A ______ is a type of closet chest injury that occurs when two or more adjacent ribs are fractured in two or more places, becoming free floating
Flail chest
If a ______ has been deployed on a subject, the dart-firing stun gun could ignite the subject
Flammable chemical spray
3rd
Florida has the _______ highest number of homeless people in our country.
Uniform Disposition of Traffic Infractions
Florida's ___________ Act (s. 318.14, F.S.) decriminalizes most traffic violations.
Blue Alerts
For the apprehension of violent criminals who kill or seriously injure law enforcement officers
Conflict of Interest
For the public to maintain its faith in the integrity and impartiality of law enforcement officers and their departments, officers must avoid taking or influencing official actions that could conflict with their responsibilities. There are several prohibitions describing the standards of conduct related to a __________.
Other interviewees not directly involved with the incident
For these people, you should listen carefully to the interviewee, be polite, patient, and understanding, and encourage the interviewee to disclose information.
Injunctions
For this order, the victim must complete an affidavit, explaining why she or he needs the protection. A judge will review this free form and grant or deny the request. This is a civil action, but its violation has criminal consequences. Law enforcement does honor these from other states, but should advise them to get an order issued for the state of Florida.
Under poor road conditions or in inclement weather, officers should use the _____ for a safe following distance.
Four-second rule
Claims that officers used excessive force in the course of an arrest, investigatory stop, or other seizure are analyzed under the ______ objective reasonableness standard
Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court has made clear that use of force is a seizure under what Amendment?
Fourth Amendment
The medical term for a broken bone is _____
Fracture
If the........tire fails, the vehicle may lose traction. The officer may have difficulty steering, feel vibration in the steering wheel, and feel the vehicle pulling in the direction of the affected tire.
Front tire
______ is a localized injury from overexposure to cold
Frostbite
Tracer
Full metal-jacketed bullet with incendiary material in the casing of its base; when fired, the round can be visually tracked by the burning material. The bullet tip is normally painted red or orange. Having the same velocity as a full metal-jacketed bullet, it is most often used by the military in fully automatic weapons.
______ or third degree burns damage all skin layers and affect muscles and serves
Full thickness
The officer should observe gauges for visible damage and to see if they react properly to input. The _____ and _____ gauges should move when the vehicle is turned on.
Gas and battery gauges
The ____ is responsible for reproduction and waste removal
Genitourinary system
If you observe suspicious circumstances
Get the property owner's contact information by locating any posted contact information, interviewing witnesses and neighbors, or asking dispatch to check for a property representative.
Facets of a healthy lifestyle
Getting seven to nine hours of sleep at night and avoiding excessive amounts of fat, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol
Behaviors of Suicide Risk
Giving away personal belongings, loss of appetite, and self-destructive behaviors such as heavy drinking, using drugs, or cutting their bodies.
_____ from an onvoming vehicle or other outside sources can temporarily blind a driver.
Glare
Chapter 776 F.S.
Governs all use of force by criminal justice officers. Applies equally to Corrections and Correctional Probation Officers
Court case _____ is the Supreme Court's key ase regarding the use of force. The Chief Justice wrote "...[P]olice officers are often forced to make split-second judgements--in circumstances that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving--about the amount of force that is necessary in a particular situation." & that the courts will not second guess those judgements as long as they are objectively reasonable in light of the totality of circumstances.
Graham v. Connor
_____ triage tags indicate minor medical attention
Green
"Watchman" grip
Grip in which a flashlight is held in the support hand with the illuminating end projecting from the index finger side of the hand.
"Law Enforcement" or "Tactical" Grip
Grip in which a flashlight is held in the support hand with the illuminating end projecting from the little finger on the side of the hand.
"Syringe" Grip
Grip used with a small (4-6 inch) flashlight with a rear switch and a ring around the grip to give the index and middle fingers a hold.
RIght-wing Extremist Groups
Group believes in racial supremacy and embrace anti-government and anti-regulatory beliefs.
Categorical Order
Grouping information by witnesses, victims, suspects, weapons used, and crime elements. This order helps minimize the risk of forgetting information.
_____ is a bloodborne virus that attacks the immune system which causes _____
HIV; AIDS
Parking violations
Handicapped parking, blocking the fire lane, and blocking the sidewalk
Harries Technique
Hands back to back method of flashlight assisted shooting.
Surrendering
Happens if the parent leaves a newborn infant at a hospital, EMS station, fire station, or brings the infant to an emergency room
HIPAA stands for
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
_____ lets officers locate the source of sounds that may indicate a problem with a vehicle, suspicious incident, or crime.
Hearing
Auditory Distortion
Hearing may be diminished or amplified.
A _____ is caused by oxygen deprivation to part of the heart , typically from a blocked blood vessel
Heart attack
Notes
Helps officers remember facts, complete the final investigative report, and prepare for deposition or trial.
Documentation
Helps other officers who may later become involved in the investigation learn the facts and pertinent information of the case.
Self-Control
Helps you stay emotionally strong, even under stress. Use strategies like breathing smoothly, deeply, and evenly to maintain composure.
Which disease is present in dry blood for up to 2 weeks and is easily treatable by a vaccine?
Hepatitis B
Which disease is the most common blood borne infection in the United States and is transmitted through direct contact with human blood?
Hepatitis C
Ricin
Highly toxic poison found in the seeds of the castor bean plant. Exposure is primarily by ingestion and inhalation and symptoms begin within a few hours. The symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, decreased urination, and decreased blood pressure. Symptoms begin 18-24 hours after exposure and death can occur within 36-72 hours.
The _____ which is attached to the skull permits the jaw to move
Hinged jawbone
Cylinder
Houses the extractor rod and contains the chambers that hold the cartridges.
One and a half to two car lengths
How far should the patrol vehicle be placed behind the violator's vehicle?
Three
How many copies does the traditional paper Florida uniform traffic citation form HSMV 75901 contain?
Two
How many receipts does each UTC book contain for assigning the book to an officer?
25
How many three part citations are in each UTC book?
Environmental hazards
Hurricane, gas leak, spill on the roadway, water lift station malfunctions, sink hole, flash flood, fire
Though they are designed to dispese water, tires sometimes _____.
Hydroplane *If possible, officers should avoid driving through water if the tires will be immersed HALFWAY or more.
______ occurs when the body cannot recover from heavy fluid loss
Hyperthermia
_____ is an excessive cooling of the body's core temperature
Hypothermia
When fired, the gun also releases dozens of confetti-sized _________ that tell investigators which gun was fired and at what location.
Identification tags
Smell
Identifies dangerous or illegal substances
Hearing
Identifies sounds such as voices, engines, and firearms
CBRNE
Identifies types of hazards that you may face either as part of an accidental release or intentional use of a WMD
Parking summons
If an agency uses these to enforce s. 316.1945, F.S., the officer can complete and attach it to the vehicle in violation
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes
If video or audiotape systems are used to document all or part of the contact, arrest, or transport, the tape becomes part of public record under Florida's public records law
Contraband found during inventory or searches
Illegal substances, weapons, and burglary tools
Medical patient is to ______
Illness
Active shooter tactics
Immediately locate the shooter and neutralize them before assisting the injured
If a subject continues to not comply, and when appropriate, warn of the device's ______
Imminent use
In as safe and practical a manner as possible, an officer should attempt to discern if a subject is ______
Impaired
An _____ is an object that punctures the soft tissue and stays in place
Impaled object
If the parent or legal guardian of a minor is it available in life threatening or disabling emergencies, provide care based on the principle of
Implied consent
Mapp v. Ohio
In ___________ v. ___________, 367 U.S. 643 (1961), the Supreme Court declared that no state can limit this constitutional right; every person is entitled to be treated the same under similar circumstances
primary
In a high risk traffic stop, the ___________ officer may use the PA system to give directions to the driver of the suspect vehicle.
Judge
In a nonjury or bench trial, the ___________ hears the case and renders a verdict.
Three most common types of patrol
In a vehicle, on foot, or on a bicycle
Drug Treatment Program
In exchange for completing this, the court may dismiss the original drug charge, reduce or set aside a sentence, propose a lesser penalty, or offer a combination of the above.
Notification
In this phase, the first responder informs the next level of responder identified in the agency's Emergency Response Plan. The officer should maintain continuous communication with dispatch as the the event unfolds. This ensures deployment of the proper resources.
In a multiple agency response, your role depends on your arrival time, department policy, and local protocol. Florida implements the ______
Incident command system (ICS)
A(n) _____ happens just before the tires lose traction during braking. The tires lock causing loss of steering control and a skid.
Incipient skid
A(n) _____ occurs just before the drive tires lose traction during acceleration.
Incipient spin *The drive tires are the front tires on a front-wheel drive vehicle or the rear tires on a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
Health-related stress responses
Include headaches, blood pressure changes, loss of sleep, and excessive eating.
Moderate exposure symptoms to chemicals
Include headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, coughing, and breathing difficulty
High exposure symptoms to chemicals
Include severe respiratory irritation, severe eye irritation, convulsions, coma, and death
Short-term stress responses
Include temporary increases in anxiety, tension, and irritability
BOLO
Includes descriptions of missing or wanted persons, stolen property, suspicious activity, or areas needing extra patrol attention.
Domestic animals
Includes livestock as well as family pets such as dogs and cats
Physiological
Increased perspiration, changes in skin color, dry mouth, observable increase in pulse rate, and observable change in breathing rate are all signs of this type of deception.
A(n) _____ is a turn that gets wider much like a circle getting larger.
Increasing radius
Developmental Disability
Incurable intellectual or behavioral impairment that shows itself before the age of 22 and is likely to continue indefinitely. Includes disorders like Down syndrome
Scrape
Indentation in the case that may weaken the case wall; a scrape makes a layer of the case wall look as if it has been scratched or torn away.
_______ causes injury past the point of impact
Indirect injury
Severe Intellectual Disability
Individuals at this level have very slow motor development and communication skills and frequently are under close and constant supervision or are living in a group home setting.
Moderate Intellectual Disability
Individuals at this level of a intellectual disability make up about 10% of the population of people living with an intellectual disability. Develop coping skills to appear "normal." Can achieve a primary academic education and may be able to perform semiskilled work under direct supervision.
Implied consent
Inferred from ones conduct rather than from one: direct expression
If the patient's face burned, they may also have suffered an _____ , which is a burn to any part of the airway
Inhalation burn
Members
Initiated and usually participate in the gang's social and criminal activities.
Trauma patient is to _____
Injury
_____ is a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life
Insulin
Type I diabetes is:
Insulin dependent, juvenile diabetes
Phobias
Intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as a fear of heights, spiders, or leaving home.
Avoid ______ a subject's head, throat, face, breast, chest, or area of the heart, groin, genitals
Intentionally targeting
The Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), and U. S. Postal Inspection Service, are all branches of __________.
Tenderness in the abdomen indicate ____
Internal bleeding
Nonverbal communication
Interpersonal communication that is expressed through facial expressions, gestures, and body language
Officers should be especially careful at _____, as they represent the single greatest threat to safe vehicle operation.
Intersections
The _____ or smooth muscles carry out many automatic body functions
Involuntary muscles
Work-Related Stress
Involves elements of an officer's job that cause physical or emotional distress.
Environmental Stress
Involves elements of an officer's surroundings, such as the weather or high noise levels that could add mental and physical strain
Protection
Involves ensuring the safety of the officer and the public through personal protective equipment and the evacuation of nearby structures.
Grammar
Involves the rules and guidelines that govern a language's usage and enable its users to have the same understandings of its sounds and symbols.
Stalking
Involves unwanted and repeated attention by the suspect towards the victim, family members, or individuals closely associated with the victim. It occurs across all socioeconomic and cultural barriers and is not limited to people with relationships; it can be a stranger.
International Terrorism
Involves violent criminal acts intended o coerce or intimidate civilians or influence government policy. Some examples: International Islamic Jihad Movement, formalized terrorist organizations, and state-sponsored terrorist groups.
Extremist Group
Is a association of individuals acting together or alone to advocate violence and the illegal disruption of the lawful activities of others. Are either domestic or international.
Interference with custody
Is a felony and it occurs when the suspect knowingly takes or entices any child less than 18 from the custody of their parent, guardian, or lawful custody.
Vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices
Is a motor vehicle as a bomb and it can be very powerful and dangerous. They are capable of carrying extremely large amounts of explosives. The evacuation distance for these should be a greater distance than a building evacuation because it can be large and blow more shrapnel.
Project Lifesaver
Is a plan that aids the victims and families suffering from Alzheimer's disease and disorders such as Down's syndrome and autism. It uses wristband transmitters to locate wandering and lost adults and children.
Injunction
Is a practical remedy, in the form of a court order, which requires a person to do or refrain from doing specific acts, such as having no contact with a former spouse or a specific victim or domestic violence
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Is a service available to anyone and may be contacted at any time by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255); (like the Logic song)
ERG
Is composed of color-coded sections; the blue and yellow section help an officer identify the material while the orange section provides response guidelines related to potential Hazards, Public Safety, and Emergency Response
s. 790.163 f.s.
Is considered a second-degree felony to falsely report the placing or planting of a WMD or to stage a hoax
Sexual battery on a child
Is considered child abuse if the suspect is a person who has familial or custodial authority, the child must be between 12-18 years old, and is any solicitation of a child less than 18.
Tagging
Is defined as writing or drawings that have been illicitly scribbled, scratched, or sprayed on a wall or other surface in a public area.
Botulinum
Is extremely toxic and can be introduced to the body through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption. Symptoms occur within 12-80 hours and may include difficulty seeing, speaking, and swallowing.
Methamphetamine
Is manufactured by converting pseudoephedrine or ephedrine through a simple chemical process.
Sexual Battery
Is oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by the sexual organ of another or any other object
Detaining Officer
Is responsible for a juvenile who suffers from a medical condition, mental illness, or the effects of substance abuse
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Is responsible for the safe placement of abused and neglected children.
Substance Dependence
Is the compulsive abuse of substances. The abuser has no choice but to continue to consume the substance because of uncontrollable physical or psychological addiction.
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST)
Is the most under-reported, under-identified, and severe form of trafficking
Mania
Is the opposite of depression. Usually, people with this have previously experienced one or more episodes of major depression.
Types of Stances
Isosceles, Weaver, Modified Weaver, hip, tactical ready, two-handed high point, barricade (standing and kneeling), and prone.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS)
Issues concealed weapon permits.
s. 790.166 f.s.
It is a first-degree felony to unlawfully manufacture, possess, or threaten to use a weapon of mass destruction
Florida AMBER Plan
Its purpose is to broadcast critical information about a missing or abducted child as quickly as possible to the public via radio, television, road signs, text messages and alerts, and the internet. This service is available 24/7, call 1-888-FL-MISSING
Yellow skin color indicates
Jaundice , or liver disease
A _____ is a maneuver used when you suspect the patient has a spinal injury and you need to establish an airway
Jaw thrust
Who invented the stun gun?
John Cover
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center
Juvenile suspects are taken to a center for processing and possible pretrial detention. Officers should check their agencies' policies and procedures for the proper detainment center for juvenile suspects in their district.
The genitourinary system includes these urinary organs:
Kidney, ureters, urethra, bladder
Uttering
Knowingly exhibiting a document to someone or attempting to cash a check by claiming the check and the endorsement are real, it is a 3rd degree felony
Theft
Knowingly obtaining, using, or endeavoring to obtain or use property of another with intent to deprive, temporarily or permanently, the other person of the use of the property
Ethical behavior in law enforcement includes treating all people with courtesy and fairness, refusing to accept or offer gratuities, preserving evidence, giving true and impartial testimony, obeying all laws and regulations, protecting the civil rights of everyone, and respecting confidential and privileged communication.
LE702.1. Explain how values and ethics apply to a law enforcement officer's behavior.
Unethical behaviors that law enforcement officers should be on guard against include engaging in bribery, committing perjury, and misusing their position or authority. Officers should also be wary of divulging privileged communication, engaging in situations that present a conflict of interest, and accepting inappropriate gratuities.
LE702.2. Explain unethical behavior as it relates to a law enforcement officer's duties.
A law enforcement officer spends a great deal of time collecting information. It is important to maintain privacy, trust, and loyalty when people volunteer information or act as informants.
LE702.3. Explain confidential information as it applies to law enforcement.
For the public to maintain its faith in the integrity and impartiality of law enforcement officers and their departments, officers must avoid taking or influencing official actions that could conflict with their responsibilities.
LE702.4. Explain conflict of interest in ethical behavior as it applies to law enforcement.
Stereotyping Bias or prejudice Discrimination Perception Assumption
LE702.6. Explain unprofessional behaviors that law enforcement officers must avoid when interacting with members of the community.
1. Is my action legal? 2. Will the result of my action be good? 3. Will what I plan to do actually work? 4. Is there a less harmful alternative? 5. Does it undermine some equal or more important value? 6. Does a good end ever justify a bad means? 7. Will I be able to justify my action if my decision is made public?
LE702.7. List examples of ethical decision-making considerations while on or off duty.
• sheriff or chief of police • undersheriff or chief deputy, deputy chief of police • colonels • majors • captains • lieutenants • sergeants • corporals • deputies or officers
LE706.1. Give an example of the organizational and command structure typically found in a criminal justice agency.
Chain of command is the order of authority within organization.
LE706.2. Define chain of command as used in a criminal justice agency.
Following a chain of command enhances an organization's efficiency through coordination and by reducing confusion.
LE706.3. Explain the importance of following proper chain of command in a criminal justice agency.
Vertical communication is a term for information from the chief executive officer that flows down through the supervision levels to the lowest levels of the organization. Lateral communication is that which travels across a level of the organization to employees on the same level within the chain of command.
LE706.5. Differentiate between vertical and lateral communication in a criminal justice agency.
When a person with authority grants power to another person it is called the delegation of authority.
LE706.6. Explain effective delegation of authority as it applies in a criminal justice agency.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
LE707.1. Explain sexual harassment as provided in federal case law
According to the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, it is unlawful for employers to discriminate in the workplace. Courts have held employers responsible for acts of sexual harassment by their employees in the workplace. See Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson, 477 U.S. 57 (1986)
LE707.2. Explain sexual harassment in the workplace in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and federal case law.
-The person can inform the offender that the behavior is unwelcome. -Those being harassed should review and follow the agency's discrimination policies and procedures for filing a complaint.
LE707.3. Identify appropriate responses to sexual harassment as provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-The officer's agency may impose internal disciplinary action such as mandatory retraining, leave without pay, loss of rank, and even termination. -The CJSTC could revoke the officer's certification. If a lawsuit is filed, the courts may impose monetary damages. --In a criminal case such as stalking, battery, assault, or official misconduct, an officer could face imprisonment.
LE707.4. Describe the consequences which may be imposed on an officer as a result of sexual harassment in the workplace
Training and communication are the keys to understanding and preventing sexual harassment. To prevent liability, you should follow the law and agency policy. Avoid engaging in behavior that could be misinterpreted and act professionally at all times. Address any inappropriate behavior as soon as it occurs to prevent escalation.
LE707.5. Identify effective strategies for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.
Law enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order. The court system is responsible for the interpretation of laws. Corrections is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
LE708.1. Describe the relationships between the major components of the U.S. Criminal Justice System.
Florida Court System: County Courts Circuit Courts District Courts of Appeal Supreme Court
LE708.7A. Describe the structure of the Florida court system.
U.S. Federal Court System: United States District Courts Courts of Appeal Supreme Court of the United States
LE708.7B. Describe the structure of the U.S. court system.
Judge Prosecutor Defense Attorney Clerk of the Court Court Administration Jury Bailiff Court Reporter
LE708.8. Describe the primary personnel of the U.S. court system.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities County Jails Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center Prisons (federal and state) Evaluation and Treatment Centers
LE708.9. State the primary components of the U.S. corrections system.
Recruits must: -Achieve a passing score on each of the written end-of-course examinations. -Demonstrate proficiency in the DUI Traffic Stops course and in the high liability courses (vehicle operations, first aid, firearms, and defensive tactics) -Participate in the CJSTC Physical Fitness Program.
LE709.1 List the statutory requirements for successful completion of the Basic Recruit Training Program as provided by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
The CJSTC was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
LE709.2. Provide an overview of the creation and composition of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
"to ensure that the citizens of the state of Florida are served by the most qualified, well-trained, competent, and ethical criminal justice officers in the nation."
LE709.3. Explain the purpose of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as identified in the Florida Statutes.
These penalties include: -A written reprimand -Probation of up to two years (with or without mandatory retraining or counseling, if applicable) -Suspension of up to two years (with or without mandatory retraining or counseling, if applicable) -Revocation of certification.
LE709.5. Identify the statutory penalties established in the officer disciplinary process by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Section 112.532, F.S., provides certain protections "whenever a law enforcement officer... is under investigation and subject to interrogation by members of his or her agency for any reason that could lead to disciplinary action, suspension, demotion, or dismissal..."
LE709.6. Summarize the Officer Bill of Rights as provided in the Florida Statutes.
The final phase of pregnancy, ______ begins the birthing process
Labor
______ is an open wound in soft tissue that varies in depth and width
Laceration
Textspeak
Language characteristic of text messages and digital communications, typically using abbreviations, acronyms, or initials, and usually not following standard grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
Standard English
Language that is well established in the speech and writing of the educated, and that is accepted wherever English is spoken and understood.
The ideal target areas of a body are what when firing a dart firing stun gun?
Large muscle mass areas or areas with high nerve concentrations.
The _____ is when the vehicle is steered so it passes closest the inside of the curve after reaching the apex.
Late apexing technique
The _____ technique decreases centrifugal force, reducing the potential for loss of control.
Late apexing technique
The _____ technique, in most cases, is the best cornering or turning method. It allows the most room for driver error.
Late apexing technique
Agencies involved in combating human trafficking
Law enforcement agencies, prosecution officers, victim services organizations and charities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and legal services organizations
F.S. s. 790.01(4)(b), "it is not a violation of this section for a person to carry, for purposes of _________ in a concealed manner," a dart-firing stun gun.
Lawful self-defense
If an officer understands the _____ from physics, then that officer can better understand the forces acting on a stopped or moving vehicle.
Laws of Motion *Note: The Laws of Motion taught are Newton's Physical Laws adapted and applied to vehicle operations.
Corrosion
Layering of the case with oxidation or foreign material, such as mold, fungi layers, congealed oil, or lubricants.
Hollowpoint
Lead or copper-jacketed lead with a hollow cavity in the bullet's nose; as the bullet expands upon impact, it expends its kinetic energy. This design reduces ricochet. Usually of high velocity, it delivers maximum shock upon striking a surface of soft tissue.
Electricity follows the path of ______
Least resistance
When operating in emergency mode, an officer should always offset his or her vehicle to the _____ of the available roadway but within his or her lane.
Left
LOC stands for:
Levels of consciousness
Delayed stress
Lies dormant for a period of time and then surfaces
The initial assessment is used to identify _____
Life threatening conditions
Factors to consider for an alarm
Life-threatening situations, danger to the public, or a significant loss of property
_____ occurs when the fetus's arm or leg appears first
Like presentation
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Limited range of motion and amputation
Preposition
Links words and phrases and provides temporal, spatial, and logical relationships
-the way the plate is attached (bolts, wire) may suggest the license plate was removed from another vehicle -age of attachment relative to the plate (e.g., Are there shiny, new bolts on a dirty plate?) -expired expiration sticker or sticker that looks like it was removed from another plate -paint or dark film on the license plate -the presence of dead insects on the tag, suggesting it was the front plate of another vehicle
List indicators that the plate may not belong to a vehicle.
-fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer -leaving the scene of a crash and not rendering aid -driving under the influence -reckless driving -making false crash reports -willfully failing or refusing to comply with any lawful order or direction of a police officer or member of a fire department -obstructing an officer attempting to enforce vehicle weight limits -obstructing traffic for purposes of solicitation
List traffic violations that are still treated as criminal acts.
Meth lab
Locations where methamphetamine is manufactured. Can be as small as a soda bottle or as large as a warehouse.
_____ is the result of loss of rolling friction, which causes loss of control of the vehicle as the tires skid or slide on the road surface.
Loss of traction *Loss of traction equals loss of control.
Electronic control devices are all generally built using the same principle, which is delivering relatively _______ (amperage and wattage) coupled with ______ to a subject
Low power, high voltage
_______ is a type of bacteria that is highly contagious and resistant to certain antibiotics
MRSA
Armor Piercing
Made of solid carbon or tungsten steel coated with bright green Teflon; it has a considerably sharper point than most manufactured rounds. The round can pierce protective body armor or steel. In Florida, its use or possession is illegal for anyone but law enforcement.
Primary purposes of patrolling
Maintain a public presence, enforce laws and ordinances, and deter crime
As you approach the scene
Maintain situational awareness and look for suspicious indicators
Follow-through
Maintaining sight alignment before, during, and after firing a round. You must maintain proper grip, stance, and finger placement on the trigger.
Covert search
Management conducts a search without the knowledge or assistance of employees. This is the fastest type of search, however it is not thorough and is unsafe due to untrained personnel searching and uninformed employees left in the building.
Conflict Resolution
Managing and resolving a dispute rationally and effectively. It increases the awareness and understanding of party's concerns and address how they can each reach their goals without undermining each other.
Headstamp
Markings found on the head of ammunition that indicate caliber or gauge and identify manufacturer.
Class 8: Corrosive substances
Materials in this category include acids, solvents, or other materials that may cause irreversible damage to human tissues.
A debriefing
May be conducted following the execution of the search warrant to discuss the details of the operation; points to discuss may include the overall outcome and the strengths and weaknesses of the operation
Domestic Stress
May cause relationship problems, taking out anger on family and friends, and withdrawal from domestic and social activities
Victims of human trafficking
May exhibit "Stockholm syndrome" towards their captors
Thought Disorder
May have disorganized and illogical thoughts. Individuals with this may also experience hallucinations.
High-risk situations
May include assisting with serving a warrant or responding to a vehicle pursuit
Life-threatening situations
May include dealing with an active shooter or a vehicle crash with serious injuries
Threats
May include weapons (firearms, knives, or explosives)
Narcotic investigations
May involve undercover operations, use of informants, surveillance, and trash pulls; other narcotics evidence tasks include field-testing, counting, and weighing seized drugs, sealing and labeling the evidence, transporting it to the lab, and maintaining a properly documented chain of custody during each step
Nature of the court order
May provide information related to officer safety issues when making the arrest
The nature of the civil process
May provide information related to possible officer safety issues when serving the order, such as an injunction that displaces a resident
WMD description
May release biological contaminants, toxic chemical agents, incendiary fires, and conventional explosives; they are considered to be unique because of the scope of death and destruction it may cause, the treacherous nature of the weapon, and the personal danger to first responders
Juvenile Offenders
May want to push the rules, both at home and in public, and may show a high degree of irresponsibility, little respect for authority, and unpredictable behavior patterns. These individuals come from unstable homes, which contribute to behaviors such as bullying, violence, aggression, and petty crimes.
Mentally Incapacitated
Means that a person is temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling their conduct due to the influence of a narcotic, anesthetic, or intoxicating substance administered to that person without their consent.
Homeless Status
Means the victim does not have a regular, adequate nighttime residence or sleeps in a homeless shelter.
Florida Office of the Attorney General
Medicaid Fraud Control and Economic Crimes are both divisions under the _________.
______ is an identification bracelet or necklace or carries a card in their wallet that alerts to specific medical conditions such as allergy, epilepsy, or diabetes
Medical alert
Overt search
Members of management and employees conduct a search of their work areas. This is also fast because the people most familiar with the area are conducting the search. It can be inefficient and dangerous if personnel are not trained.
Additional resources in the community
Mental health facilities, the Department of Children and Families, or crisis centers
4 Levels of intellectual Disability
Mild, Moderate, Severe, and Profound
Visible Signs of Military Vets
Military-style haircut, tattoos, blended clothing like camouflage, body language and military stance
Also, the current may be generated with a pulse frequency that _____ the body's own electrical signals
Mimics
Gloves are used for what?
Minimize skin contact with blood or other bodily fluids
When driving in reverse, use _____ only as an option, not as sole sources visual perception.
Mirrors
The _____ gives the body shape, protects internal organs, and provides body movement
Muscular system
Safety Data Sheet
Must be displayed in facilities where a hazardous substance is stored, manufactured, or used
The court order
Must include a signature, date, and time on all copies
Noun
Names, persons, places, things, actions, qualities, beliefs
It is important to remember that vehicles react to driver input, road conditions, and _____.
Natural forces
Five broad categories of causes of death
Natural, accidental, suicide, homicide, and undetermined
36,000
Nearly ______________ people live on the streets or in shelters daily.
Transporting Officer
Needs to give the booking officer any personal property, not including contraband, removed from the prisoner and bagged at the scene, and then transfer custody of the prisoner to the booking officer
The _____ controls voluntary and involuntary body activity
Nervous system
EMS System
Network of trained professionals linked to provide advanced out of hospital care for victims of sudden traumatic injury or illness
_____ is the ability to see clearly in darkness.
Night vision
Misuse of Position of Authority
No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Public Safety Telecommunications
Non-sworn personnel who operate the radio and telecommunications systems who usually work in a centralized area with access to telephones and other resources to assist sworn officers
Frangible
Normally made of brass or copper dust held together with a resin material that disintegrates upon impact with steel or concrete; it can penetrate hollow core doors, drywall, or thin wood material.
Passing a worthless check
Not a crime if the suspect did not know there were not sufficient funds in account, is a misdemeanor if they did, a 3rd degree felony if the amount $150 or more.
Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous goods
Not belonging to Classes 1-8, these hazardous materials are subject to DOT regulations on transportation. Examples: batteries, dry ice, magnetized metals, airbags, asbestos, molten sulfur, hazardous waste
Associates
Not officially gang members but are accepted to some degree. They participate in social gatherings.
With a noncustodial transport
Notify dispatch of the person's identity, beginning and ending vehicle mileage, starting location and the intended destination
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Notify this person before releasing any information to the public
The officer then applies a drive stun away from the probes to achieve_______.
Nueromuscular incapacitation
What is NMI?
Nueromuscular incapacitation
Ways to relieve stress
Nutrition, exercise, and relaxation
Perceptual Space Distortion
Objects appear to be closer or farther than they actually are.
Subjects expecting encounters with law enforcement may be putting ______ or _____ under their clothing to render the dart-firing stun gun ineffective.
Objects, shields
Identifying the cause of the alarm
Observing the location and environment, interviewing people present, and getting information from dispatch
Before providing first aid, you must do what
Obtain the patients consent
Air entering a blood vessel in the neck can cause stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism. For deep lacerations, apply an _______ (airtight) dressing
Occlusive
Perceptual Time Distortion
Occurrences seem to be faster or slower than they actually are.
Aggravated Stalking
Occurs if an injunction is in place, the victim was under 16 when the crime occurred, and/or if there are court-ordered restrictions
Child Neglect
Occurs when a caregiver deprives a child of necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment, or allows the child to live in an environment when such a deprivation or environment causes the child's health to be impaired
Failure to Eject or Stovepipe
Occurs when a fired cartridge case does not completely eject.
Sexting
Occurs when a minor uses a computer or cell phone to transmit or distribute a nude photo or video to another minor regardless of whether the minor consented to the act; can range from a noncriminal violation to a 3rd-degree felony
Psychological Dependence
Occurs when a person feels that he/she needs drug to cope with problems, function better in life, or feel happier.
Luring or enticing a child
Occurs when a person intentionally lures or entices a child less than 12 years old into a structure, dwelling, or conveyance for unlawful purposes. People will not be charged if they claim they did it to protect the child that they lured
Physical Dependence
Occurs when a person is chemically and physically dependent on the substance to maintain normal functioning.
Drug Tolerance
Occurs when a person needs to increase the dosage of the drug to produce the same effect as the initial dosage.
Failure to Extract
Occurs when a pistol fails to extract a spent casing from its chamber.
Stacked Feed.
Occurs when a round is in the chamber and the action is closed. The shell latch fails to keep a round in the magazine tube, and instead move the round onto the carrier.
Robbery
Occurs when a suspect takes property from a person by using force, violence, or assault; is considered theft plus violence
Noncustodial transport
Occurs when an officer provides transportation to a person who is not under arrest, this individual has voluntarily accepted or requested
Exploitation of a disabled adult or elderly person
Occurs when someone knowingly, by deception or intimidation, obtains or uses a disabled adult's funds, assets or property; the suspect's intent must be to deprive the person and benefit for their self.
Indirect animal abuse
Occurs when the activities or behavior of the owner allows the abuse to take place
Failure to Feed
Occurs when the cartridge fails to feed into the chamber as a result of magazine being not fully seated.
Direct animal abuse
Occurs when the owner fails to provide necessary sustenance or shelter, physically harms, or overworks an animal
Double Feed (Shotgun)
Occurs when the shell stop fails to retain a shell in the magazine tube after one has been moved onto the carrier.
Kidnapping
Occurs when the suspect forcibly abducts or imprisons another person against their will. It is both a statutory and federal violation
False Imprisonment
Occurs when the suspect forcibly, by threat, or secretly confines, abducts, imprisons, or restrains another person without lawful authority and against their will; this crime is often associated with domestic violence, armed robbery, and sexual battery
Failure to Fire
Occurs when the trigger is pulled, but the round fails to detonate.
Squib Load
Occurs when there is no powder or a partial burn of powder and the primer ignites resulting in an incomplete propulsion of the bullet, which may lodge the projectile in the barrel. You will hear s POP instead of a BANG and will feel much less recoil.
Breach of Duty
Occurs when you either fail to act or act inappropriately
Report categories
Offense reports, probable cause affidavits, supplemental or follow-up reports
A Child Is Missing, Inc.
Offers free assistance to law enforcement to aid in the recovery of missing persons including children, teens, and the elderly. It provides immediate neighborhood telephone alerts to the surrounding community.
During the on-scene debriefing process
Officers are advised of the materials to which they may have been exposed, signs and symptoms of overexposure, and who to contact if they notice signs or symptoms of exposure.
When serving a court order
Officers are required to tell the subject the charges, unless: the person flees, the person resists, or threatens during the arrest process.
Visual Distortion
Officers may as see darkness around the edges of their vision (tunnel vision). Officers may also lose the ability to see close objects with detail (farsightedness).
Civil Standby
Officers may be called to maintain peace through officer presence while serving a judicial order or responding to a call for service and these may be conducted in situations such executing a writ of replevin, child custody exchange, or pretrial release order
Examples of dealing with disorderly or irate people
Officers may initiate a Baker or Marchman Act, use a crisis intervention team (CIT), or make an arrest based on a violation of law
Recognition and Identification
Officers must be able to recognize that an incident involves WMDs or hazardous materials and identify the materials involved. Avoid exposure, most materials can be identified from a safe distance.
Video Recording
Officers normally use this type of recording only in serious criminal cases.
• take no action • give a verbal warning • issue a written warning • issue a citation • make an arrest
Officers often use discretion and flexibility in judgment. In the case of traffic violations, what course of action can an officer take?
During the critique phase
Officers provide information on operational strengths and weaknesses.
An officer should try to have atleast _____ backup officer present to handcuff the subject after the officer with the DFSG has gained compliance
One
If your agency allows for the use of a dart-firing stun gun and has authorized you to carry it, you are required by the CJSTC to attend at least _________ of annual training on its use.
One hour