500s

Question 1

How many minimum inches shall officers ensure are used when using the interlocking technique (wrist to ankle)

Answer 1

12

Question 2

Who may determine the mental competency of a suspect charged with a criminal offense?

Answer 2

a court of proper jurisdiction

Question 3

When effecting an arrest/search, are supervisors required to accompany the prisoner to the hospital and take possession of any weapons, contraband or evidence discovered during a body cavity search?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

An officer arrested a suspect with an out of state warrant and is also filing new charges on the suspect, what must the officer do?

Answer 4

Take the suspect to jail and advise jail personnel that the suspect has an out of county warrant and book the suspect into jail.

Question 5

__________ is eligible for consideration for jail diversion services through the Mental Health Diversion Center

Answer 5

Theft

Question 6

A _____________ or above must approve warrant service outside the Houston city limits

Answer 6

Lt.

Question 7

When the DA accepts charges (class B or higher) on a juvenile who is in mental crisis, the officer shall transport the juvenile suspect to ___________ for expedited processing

Answer 7

The Juvenile Division

Question 8

State law prohibits people under ____ years of age to be allowed into The Sobering Center

Answer 8

18

Question 9

The departments primary objective in dealing with suspects who ingested narcotics or other contraband is:

Answer 9

the preservation of life and safety of the officer

Question 10

Who confirms SETCIC warrants by calling the issuing agency?

Answer 10

The officer

Question 11

Adults arrested in the city limits of Houston in ______ County shall be taken to a magistrate inside that same county to be given their legal warnings.

Answer 11

Fort Bend

Question 12

______ shall be notified of the necessity to conduct a body cavity search

Answer 12

A supervisor

Question 13

Can the same spit cover be used on a suspect who had it taken off at some point?

Answer 13

No, a new spit cover must be used.

Question 14

For safety purposes, when resources allow, _______ shall be dispatched to calls for service when info indicates the involvement of persons exhibiting symptoms of mental health crisis.

Answer 14

two officers

Question 15

Can an officer employ a spit cover if only a threat of being spit on is used?

Answer 15

Yes, officers have the option of using spit covers in response to an immediate threat by the aggressive individual

Question 16

When shall the prisoner be transported by a 2 man unit?

Answer 16

Whenever the interlocking technique is used

Question 17

Off duty employees who are called up to provide language assistance for OT shall be authorized OT from the time of being notified until:

Answer 17

no more than 1 hour past the end of the call up assignment.

Question 18

Who approves of an on scene interpreter for limited English proficiency (LEP) or deaf of hard hearing (DHH) persons?

Answer 18

The requesting employees commander

Question 19

Persons deemed not eligible for EDOs after a psychological evaluation, shall be:

Answer 19

Transported back to the location of the persons apprehension or their residence or other suitable location.

Question 20

Juveniles exhibiting a mental health crisis under a NED should first be taken to:

Answer 20

NPC

Question 21

Officers who make a trespassing arrest where a trespass affidavit is on file, shall:

Answer 21

notify a field supervisor that a trespass affidavit was used in an arrest.

Question 22

How long do supervisors have to submit to IAD an Issue Record Form and details into the investigation of prisoner property disputes?

Answer 22

Within 24 hours

Question 23

Officers may exercise full police powers within:

Answer 23

The city limits of Houston

Question 24

Can an officer place a person who is PI and does not have photo ID on their person into the Sobriety Center?

Answer 24

Yes, if the officer knows the suspects identity through previous incidents/own familiarity.

Question 25

When a DA accepts charges (class b+) on an adult who is currently in a mental crisis, the officer _____________ transport the suspect to NPC

Answer 25

shall not

Question 26

Violators who agree to sign the citation and __________ shall not be booked on a speeding charge if its their only violation

Answer 26

who are operating a Texas license vehicle

Question 27

Who has final authority in matters when a prisoner is receiving medical treatment and officers shall use sound judgement to prevent escape of the prisoner?

Answer 27

The physician

Question 28

A juvenile _______ years of age may be issued a class C misdemeanor citation (traffic or non traffic). The citation must say "Juvenile" on top and not be given a court date.

Answer 28

10-16

Question 29

Who, based on totality of the facts, shall determine whether a suspect would be appropriate for jail diversion through the Metal Health Diversion Center?

Answer 29

The officer

Question 30

Who can authorize a hold on an immune diplomat? (if the Department of State approves the arrest)

Answer 30

An assistant chief, executive assistant chief or the chief of police.

Question 31

Officers shall not arrest ________ solely based on outstanding municipal warrants.

Answer 31

people participating in the Houston Homeless Court program (HHC)

Question 32

Can a to-be warrant be filed on violent offenders who are hospitalized with serious medical conditions?

Answer 32

No

Question 33

Where shall passports be tagged?

Answer 33

Property room

Question 34

Can an officer issue citations to state reps when legislature is in session?

Answer 34

Yes, if the officer used discretion when deciding whether to issue a citation.

Question 35

Officers shall contact ______ if they encounter a possible undocumented immigrant in possession of a firearm to ensure that the incident is referred to the proper federal authority.

Answer 35

Major Offenders Division

Question 36

True or False: Honorary consuls do not enjoy personal inviolability and may be arrested if circumstances otherwise warrant.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Refusal to sign a citation _______ be a basis for taking a violator into custody.

Answer 37

shall not

Question 38

All consensual searches involving vehicles related to traffic stops shall be documented where?

Answer 38

Demographic Tracking Database or an Electronic Ticket Writer, but not both.

Question 39

All consensual searches involving non traffic related incidents shall be documented where?

Answer 39

Demographic Tracking Database

Question 40

A juvenile _______ years of age may be issued a traffic or non-traffic Class C misdemeanor citation, but shall not be assigned a court date and "Juvenile" shall be printed on top of the citation.

Answer 40

10-13

Question 41

If a publicly intoxicated individual is intoxicated on something other than alcohol such as marijuana, glue, paint, etc. they shall:

Answer 41

be handled in the same manner as if he were under the influence of alcohol.

Question 42

What are curfew hours?

Answer 42

11pm-6am Sunday-Thursday 12am-6am Saturday-Sunday

Question 43

Brady violations are violations of an individuals __________ amendment right to due process of law.

Answer 43

14th

Question 44

DWI arrest blood samples must be taken within:

Answer 44

2 hours of the arrest

Question 45

If someone with 1 arm is arrested and cannot be handcuffed for transport. How should the officer continue forward?

Answer 45

locate a 2 man unit to transport

Question 46

Officers without a warrant, may take a person into custody, regardless of age, if the officer has reason to believe that the person is a person with mental illness and because of that mental illness there is substantial risk of serious harm to the person or others unless the person is immediately restrained and:

Answer 46

the officer believes that there is not sufficient time to obtain a warrant before taking the person into custody

Question 47

During a juvenile (under 17) DWI arrest, does a juvenile require an attorney present when an officer requests a breath or blood specimen?

Answer 47

Yes

Question 48

An officer detains a suspect without probable cause because they have reasonable suspicion that the suspect is about to commit a crime. The officer performs a limited protective search for weapons of the outer clothing and of those areas which may be within the suspects wingspan. Has the officer violated policy?

Answer 48

Yes, unless the officer has reasonable belief that the suspect may be armed and presently dangerous.

Question 49

If a suspect refuses breath & blood samples after an officer suspects DWI and runs the suspect and finds 2 prior DWI convictions, shall a blood sample be required from the suspect?

Answer 49

Yes, because the officer has information from a credible source that the suspect has two or more prior convictions for DWI.

Question 50

An officer arrests a person for a less serious Class C misdemeanor. What type of circumstance must the officer obtain authorization of a supervisor prior to book in the person?

Answer 50

A violator who refuses to sign the citation

Question 51

HPD employees shall treat prisoners, suspects and citizens in what manner?

Answer 51

Human and lawful manner

Question 52

off duty officer shall not arrest traffic violators on sight unless:

Answer 52

there is an immediate threat of serios bodily injury or death