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1
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How many minimum inches shall officers ensure are used when using the interlocking technique (wrist to ankle)

A

12

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

A

a court of proper jurisdiction

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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?

A

No

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4
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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?

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

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5
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__________ is eligible for consideration for jail diversion services through the Mental Health Diversion Center

A

Theft

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6
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A _____________ or above must approve warrant service outside the Houston city limits

A

Lt.

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7
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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

A

The Juvenile Division

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

A

18

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9
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The departments primary objective in dealing with suspects who ingested narcotics or other contraband is:

A

the preservation of life and safety of the officer

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10
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Who confirms SETCIC warrants by calling the issuing agency?

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The officer

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11
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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.

A

Fort Bend

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12
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______ shall be notified of the necessity to conduct a body cavity search

A

A supervisor

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13
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Can the same spit cover be used on a suspect who had it taken off at some point?

A

No, a new spit cover must be used.

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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.

A

two officers

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

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

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16
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When shall the prisoner be transported by a 2 man unit?

A

Whenever the interlocking technique is used

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17
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Off duty employees who are called up to provide language assistance for OT shall be authorized OT from the time of being notified until:

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

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18
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Who approves of an on scene interpreter for limited English proficiency (LEP) or deaf of hard hearing (DHH) persons?

A

The requesting employees commander

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19
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Persons deemed not eligible for EDOs after a psychological evaluation, shall be:

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

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20
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Juveniles exhibiting a mental health crisis under a NED should first be taken to:

A

NPC

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21
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Officers who make a trespassing arrest where a trespass affidavit is on file, shall:

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

22
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How long do supervisors have to submit to IAD an Issue Record Form and details into the investigation of prisoner property disputes?

A

Within 24 hours

23
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Officers may exercise full police powers within:

A

The city limits of Houston

24
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Can an officer place a person who is PI and does not have photo ID on their person into the Sobriety Center?

A

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

25
Q

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

A

shall not

26
Q

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

A

who are operating a Texas license vehicle

27
Q

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?

A

The physician

28
Q

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.

A

10-16

29
Q

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

A

The officer

30
Q

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

A

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

31
Q

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

A

people participating in the Houston Homeless Court program (HHC)

32
Q

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

A

No

33
Q

Where shall passports be tagged?

A

Property room

34
Q

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

A

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

35
Q

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.

A

Major Offenders Division

36
Q

True or False:

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

A

True

37
Q

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

A

shall not

38
Q

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

A

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

39
Q

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

A

Demographic Tracking Database

40
Q

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.

A

10-13

41
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If a publicly intoxicated individual is intoxicated on something other than alcohol such as marijuana, glue, paint, etc. they shall:

A

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

42
Q

What are curfew hours?

A

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

43
Q

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

A

14th

44
Q

DWI arrest blood samples must be taken within:

A

2 hours of the arrest

45
Q

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

A

locate a 2 man unit to transport

46
Q

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:

A

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

47
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During a juvenile (under 17) DWI arrest, does a juvenile require an attorney present when an officer requests a breath or blood specimen?

A

Yes

48
Q

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?

A

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

49
Q

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?

A

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

50
Q

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?

A

A violator who refuses to sign the citation

51
Q

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

A

Human and lawful manner

52
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off duty officer shall not arrest traffic violators on sight unless:

A

there is an immediate threat of serios bodily injury or death

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