By The Numbers Flashcards

1
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How often should a police agency reevaluate its patrol distribution?

A

Annually

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  1. Within _____ of making a report by phone to the register, send the original and ___ copy(s) of the report to your local CPS.
A
  1. 48 hours, 1 copy
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3
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How many chest compressions per minute for one person CPR?

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80

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4
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Zone of safety between you and a drunk person is ____ to ____ feet.

A

4-6 feet

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5
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How should you position your vehicle if stopped a felony suspect vehicle?

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Off roadway ( if possible) and 3 feet to LEFT and 12 feet BEHIND suspect vehicle (License plate just visible). (Most answers just say “behind and a little to the left”).

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6
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The decision to release the name of a decedent to the press prior to notifying the family is a matter of _______ policy. (Usually ok, if next of kin cannot be notified within ____.)

A

Department, 2 hours

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7
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How many people do you need for a line-up?

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At least 5 IN ADDITION to the suspect (Total is at least 6).

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8
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Explosive Taggants (____ or more) recovered after a bomb goes off can be used to determine the ____ and ____ during which an explosive was manufactured.

A

20, date, shift

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9
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Rigor Mortis begins in the _____ and ____ and spreads from there to the rest of the body. Usually starts between _____ and ____ hours after death, and in temperate climates leaves after ____ to ____ hours.

A

Face and Jaw, 2-4hrs, 36-48hrs

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10
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*How to build a plaster cast (Moulage) of a tire print?
1. Remove foreign objects only if ________.
2. Build a ________ about _____ (distance) outside of the impression.
3. Apply ______ to impression
4. Coat the impression with a fine spray of ___________. Do not _________.
5. Cover with plaster, about _____ thick. Do not ________, instead use a ______.
6. Reinforce plaster with _______, etc.
7. Add more plaster until _____ thick
8. Before plaster sets scratch ____, ____, ____, and ____.

A
  1. they appear to have been added after the impression was made
  2. retaining wall, 2 inches
  3. Talcum
  4. fast drying silicone, spray directly into the impression
  5. 1/2in, pour directly into the impression, deflector
  6. twigs, wire
  7. 1 1/2in thick
  8. initials, shield#, date, and time
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11
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Robberies are frequently committed by persons ____ (age).

A

Under 25

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12
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About _____% of the population Secretes _____ group factors into other body fluids like saliva, seminal/vaginal fluid.

A

80%, blood

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13
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Pepper Spray (Oleoresin Capsicum) takes effect in ___ to __ seconds and lasts _____. *What should you use to wash away pepper spray? What is the effective range of Pepper spray?

A

3-5 seconds, 15 minutes to an hour. Soap and Water. 15-20 feet.

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14
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The NCIC database includes ____ (#)files. _____ property and _____ persons.

A

21, 7, 14

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15
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Correction Law

**1. What are the three sex offender levels (lowest to highest)

**2. All sex offenders must report every ____ where they live by signing and returning a verification form from ____ within____ of receiving it.

**3. All sex offenders must notify ____ in writing of new address with ____ of moving.

***4. All sex offenders must report to ____ to have current photo taken every ____(Level 1 and 2) or every ____(Level 3)

  1. All sex offenders must notify ____ in writing of any institution of higher education they are attending, enrolled, living, or employed and any change within ____of the change.

6.Who maintains records of sex offenders? How often must Level 3 sex offenders report to police?

A
  1. Level 1, 2 and 3(highest)
  2. year, DCJS, 10 days
  3. DCJS, 10 days
  4. Local police agency, 3 years, 1 year
  5. DCJS, 10 days
  6. DCJS, 90 Days
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16
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For a felony where DPF or deadly weapon is used and perp is not apprehended, when should entry into NYSPIN take place?

What about for any other Felony?

A

Within 30 minutes from when the complaint was received.

Within 5 hours from when the complaint was received.

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17
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An appeal by a citizen from a refusal agency to give information under the Freedom of Information Act must be done within ______. The initial response to the request must be within _____.

A

30 days, 5 days

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18
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What is the Civil Service (non-criminal) statute of limitations?

A

18 months

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19
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Report stolen firearm within _______. Executor of an estate has _____ days to turn over deceased’s gun. Police hold it for ____, at which time it is then declared a nuisance.

A

24 hours, 15 days, 1 year

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20
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If the owner of a stolen motor vehicle wants it back because he needs it, can it be released? Notice shall be given to the defendant within ______ after _______ or after counsel _______, whichever occurs ______.

A

Yes. It can be released expeditiously following extensive photographing.

15 days after arraignment, or after counsel initially appears for the defendant, whichever occurs LATER.

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21
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How many photos of non suspects are needed for a photo identification?

A

8-10

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22
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Mental Health and Hygiene Law 9.39: How long can a Psychiatrist can hold a patient brought to the hospital by PD because he is a danger to himself/others?

A

Up to 15 Days

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23
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What must the victim’s age be to be charged with Reckless Assault of a Child?

A

LT 5

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24
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Define “Gross Deviation from a Rental Agreement” as it relates to PL 165.05 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 3rd sub 3

A

Short term rental (LT 15 days) and keep for at least 7 days beyond agreement, and then two more days after being notified (by certified mail) to return it.

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25
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PL Article 165

  1. Counterfeit goods may be seized by any Police Officer, and then within _____ of arraignment Court must determine if RCTB exists that counterfeit. If yes, then upon conviction the goods are destroyed.
  2. For CPSP conviction Def. must knowing possess the stolen property. Knowledge is presumed if _____ credit/debit cards, or ______ tickets.
A
  1. 48 hours
  2. 2 or more, 3 or more
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PL 215
On/along a public street/sidewalk within a radius of _______ of courthouse, he calls aloud, shouts, holds or displays placards or signs containing written or printed matter, concerning the conduct of a trial being held in such courthouse or the character of the court or jury engaged in such trial or calling for or demanding any specified action or determination by such court or jury in connection with such trial.

A

200 feet

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27
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*****When can bail be set for a Family Court Warrant of Arrest?

A

If arrest is made between 11am and 8pm next day

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28
Q

If FC is closed, ____ court may amend a FC OOP, or issue a Temporary OOP, returnable to _____ court. A Temp. OOP or Amended OOP is good for max of _____.

A

Criminal, either, 4 Days

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29
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**1. FC may place in protective custody a person _____ years old who is a MATERIAL WITNESS. This order of protective custody cannot exceed _______.

**2. However, the order can be renewed a maximum of ______ time(s) for an additional ________ days. The total period a protective custody order cant exceed is _____ days.

A
  1. LT 16, 14 days
  2. 2 times, 14 days, *42 Days
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30
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FCA Article 3
***1. A child ____ years old SHALL NOT be detained in a secure detention facility.

A
  1. LT 10
31
Q

FCA Article 3
***1. A FC appearance ticket directs the juvenile to respond to ________.

***2, Return date is ______ for felony, and ______ for a designated felony

***3. If juvenile fails to appear the probation service may make efforts for up until _____ days but then must refer the matter to an appropriate presentment agency.

**4. A copy of the FC Appearance ticket must also be forwarded to the complainant within _____.

A
  1. Designated Probation Service
  2. NMT 14 days = Felony

NMT 72 hours = Designated Felony (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays after issuance)

  1. 7 days
  2. 24 hours
32
Q

FCA Article 7
**Regarding a PINS proceeding, no person may be detained in custody more than _____, or the next day court is in session, without a hearing.

A

72 hours

33
Q

FCA Article 7

  1. What is the age for PINS?
  2. A Police/Peace Officer may return to a parent/guardian any child _____yrs old who they reasonably conclude has run away from home without just cause.
  3. Age of Abused Child?
  4. Age of Neglected Child?
A
  1. LT 18
  2. LT 18
  3. LT 18
  4. LT 18
34
Q

FCA Article 8
** A CERTIFICATE OF WARRANT expires after _________ from date of issue but may be renewed by ______.

A

**90 Days, clerk of the court

35
Q

CPL Article 20
1. Jurisdiction exists for offense committed within ____ of County line, or _____ for Towns/Villages.

A
  1. County = 500 Yards, Town/Village = 100 Yards
36
Q

CPL Article 30

What are the statute of limitations for Felonies, Misdemeanors and Petty Offenses?

A

Felonies = 5 yrs
Misdemeanors = 2 yrs
Petty Offenses = 1 year

37
Q

CPL Article 30

1.Once a criminal action has started the DA must be ready for trial within _____ (for Felonies, A Mis., B Mis., and violations).

  1. If the Def. is in custody he must be released on bail/ROR if DA not ready in _____ (for Felonies, A Mis., B Mis., and violations).
A
  1. Felony = 6 months
    A Mis. = 90 days
    B Mis. = 60 days
    Violation = 30 days
  2. Felony = 90 days
    A Mis. = 30 days
    B Mis. = 15 days
    Violation = 5 days
38
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CPL Article 60

Every witness ____ yrs old may testify only under oath unless cannot understand the nature of an oath as a result of mental disease/defect.

A

More than 9 yrs old

39
Q

CPL Article 60

Evidence of victim’s sexual conduct is generally inadmissible in a PL 130 sex offense trial unless it tends to prove victims prior sexual conduct with the defendant, victims conviction of prostitution within ______, or rebuts victim’s claim of failure to engage in sex during a given period of time, or rebuts evidence that the accused made victim pregnant, or gave victim a STD, or was source of seaman in victim.

A

3 years

40
Q

CPL Article 60

Destroyed drug evidence can still be admitted if there are _____ witnesses.

A

2 witness (one of whom is a PO), 3rd witness is person who destroyed the drugs.

41
Q

CPL Article 65

  1. What is the age of a child witness?
  2. A motion that child witness is vulnerable must be made in Writing at least _____ days before trial.
A
  1. 14 or less
  2. 8 Days
42
Q

CPL Article 100

1.A defendant’s request for a supporting deposition for a simplified information must be timely, meaning it must be made before a guilty plea or trial starts, but no later than ______ days after the date on the appearance ticket. (This may be extended to _____ days for a misdemeanor charge).

  1. The court will them order the public servant to serve the defendant with the supporting deposition within ____ days of court receiving the request, or at least ____ days before the trial starts. (Whichever is first).
A
  1. 30 Days, 90 Days

2, 30 days, 5 days

43
Q

CPL Article 120

For a less than felony Warrant of Arrest that is delegated beyond the adjoining county, the officer it was delegated to can only hold the defendant for _____, then must give him the option to go to issuing court or local criminal court.

A

2 hours

44
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CPL Article 140

For a police officer to make an arrest for a petty offense it must have occurred in his presence and in his GOAE or within ____ of his GOAE. He can pursue from county of commission to adjoining county.

A

100 yards

45
Q

CPL Article 150

  1. Appearance Ticket Return Date can not be more than ____ days from the issuance of the App. Ticket.
  2. Arresting Officer must provide contact information for a defendant within _______. The court is then required to notify the defendant unless the App. Ticket is within ____ of issuance or no contact info was provided.
A
  1. 20 Days
  2. 24 hours, 72 hours
46
Q

CPL Article 160

  1. _____ copies of fingerprints are sent to DCJS. Upon receiving a criminal history report from DCJS the police then send ___ copy(s) to the DA, and ____ copy(s) to court. Court will provide ____copy(s) to the defendant.
A
  1. two, one, two, one
47
Q

CPL Article 160

What are the ages and crimes for fingerprinting juveniles?

A

12 years old = A/B Felony
13-15 yrs old = Any Felony

48
Q

CPL Article 170

  1. General ACD =
  2. Family Offense ACD =
  3. Marihuana ACD =
A
  1. NMT 6 Months
  2. NMT 12 months
  3. NMT 12 months
49
Q

CPL Article 190

  1. How many jurors are on a Grand Jury?
  2. How many are needed for an indictment?
A
  1. Not Less than 16 or more than 23
  2. 12
50
Q

CPL Article 245

After Arraignment discovery must be turned over by the prosecutor in no later than ______ if defendant is in custody, or _____ if defendant is not in custody.

A

20 Days
35 Days

51
Q

CPL Article 250.20

The prosecutor serves the defendant with a demand for Alibi not more than ____ After Arraignment. If the defendant plans to give one he must serve the DA with a notice of Alibi within ____.

A

20 Days
8 Days

52
Q

CPL Article 270

Peremptory Challenges:
1. A Felony =______
2. B/C Felony = _______
3. All Others = ______

A
  1. 20 (+2 for each alternate)
  2. 15 (+2 for each alternate)
  3. 10 (+2 for each alternate)
53
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CPL Article 390.50

Prior to sentencing the victim impact statement must be provided to the victim/family by the prosecutor. The DA must give at least _____ days notice of the sentencing date to the victim/family. They in turn must inform the court of their intention within _____ days prior to sentencing. This deadline can be delayed by 7 days if proper notice wasn’t given.

A

21 Days, 10 Days

54
Q

CPL Article 510.15

Commitment of children ____ (age) is at a location certified by OCFS.

A

LT 16 years old

55
Q

CPL Article 530.12

If Family Court is not in session Criminal Court can issue a temporary OOP with is good for a maximum of _____ from date of issuance.

A

4 days

56
Q

CPL Article 530.80

How old must a Bounty Hunter be?

A

More than 20 Years old

57
Q

CPL Article 570

Rendition arrest = take the defendant to County Jail for no more than ______. Bail is set by a Superior Court Judge, unless the crime is punishable by death/life in prison. Can be extended by an additional _____ days.

A

30 Days, 60 Days

58
Q

CPL Article 700

  1. How long is a Pen Register or Trap/Trace Warrant good for?
  2. How long is an eavesdropping or video surveillance warrant good for? What is given orally?
A
  1. NMT 60 Days
  2. NMT 30 Days, NMT 24 hours
59
Q

CPL Article 690

  1. When can a Search Warrant be executed?
  2. How long is a Search Warrant good for?
  3. An oral Search Warrant must be filed by the judge within ____.
A
  1. Between 0600 and 2100hrs
  2. 10 Days
  3. 24 hours
60
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CPL Article 700

  1. An eavesdropping or video surveillance warrant must be executed within ____ days. (This can be extended to _____).
  2. Notice must be given to intercepted parties within ____. (This may be extended by _____.)
  3. Notice must be given to the defendant within ____ days of arraignment.
  4. How long must records be kept?
A
  1. 10 days, 30 days
  2. 90 days, 90 days
  3. 15 days
  4. 10 years
61
Q

CPL

  1. Request for HIV testing must be made within _____.
A

6 months

62
Q

CPL

  1. For every Felony case involving possession/sale of a dangerous drug a lab analysis must be performed within ______ and results given to DA within ______.
A

45 days, 10 days

63
Q

VTL Article 3

  1. A new NYS resident has ____ days to register their vehicle.
  2. A soldier returning to NYS has ____ days to register their vehicle and ____ days to get a NY License.
A
  1. 30 Days
  2. 45 days, 60 days
64
Q

VTL Article 5

  1. A vehicle involved in a reportable accident, but driven away from the scene, must be re-inspected within ____.
A
  1. 60 Days
65
Q

VTL Article 9

  1. Vehicle lights are required in daytime if visibility not clear for ______.
  2. If overtaking a vehicle lower beams with ____, and if approaching head on lower within _____.
  3. Visibility for bicycle lights is ____ for the front, and ____ for rear lights.
  4. Visibility for Motorcycle lights is ____ for the front light, and ____ for the license plate
A
  1. 1,000 feet
  2. 200 feet, 500 feet
  3. 500 feet, 300 feet
  4. 200ft, 50 feet (red)
66
Q

VTL Article 9

Motorcycle handlebars should be not more than _____ height and no longer than ____ above saddle.

A

shoulder, 15 inches

67
Q

VTL Article 9

  1. Tow Rope or other non-ridged connecter cannot be longer than _____.
  2. If sold, a school bus must be repainted within ____.
A
  1. 16 feet
  2. 15 days
68
Q

VTL Article 10

A Disabled Vehicle MORE THAN ____ long cannot be towed for _________ (distance).

A

65 Feet long, more than 10 miles

69
Q

VTL Article 12

An overweight truck can be directed up to _____ (distance), to next weighing station.

A

3 miles

70
Q

VTL Article 31

  1. DWI (Drugs or Alcohol) becomes a felony if prior conviction within _____.
  2. Zero Tolerance DWI is ___BAC% and _____ (age)
  3. ___ BAC% is Prima Facie NOT Intox. or and Prima Facie NOT Impaired
  4. ___ BAC% is Prima Facie not Intox., but RELEVANT Impaired
  5. ___ BAC% is Prima Facie NOT Intox., but is Prima Facie Impaired
  6. ___ BAC% is Prima Facie Intoxicated
  7. ___ BAC% is Aggravated DWI
A
  1. 10 Years
  2. .02%, under 21
  3. .05% or Less
  4. MT .05% and LT .07%
  5. .07% or more, and LT .08%
  6. .08% or More
  7. .18% or more
71
Q

VTL Article 32

Parking/Standing Prohibited:
1. Within ___ of a fire house entrance or ____ opposite a fire house entrance
2. Within ____ of a crosswalk at an intersection
3. Within ____ of a traffic control device

  1. Parking is prohibited within ___ of a railroad crossing
A
  1. 20 ft, 75 ft
  2. 20 feet
  3. 30 feet
  4. 50 feet (So loading/unloading passengers is ok)
72
Q

VTL Article 33

  1. If traveling behind an emergency vehicle must keep minimum distance of _____.
A
  1. 200 feet
73
Q

VTL Article 33

  1. Car seat required for ____ (Age)
A

LT 4 years old

74
Q

VTL Article 34

  1. Visibility of Bicycle Lights is ____ for front, and ____ for rear.
  2. Operator/Passenger age must wear helmet = ______.
  3. Age cannot be passenger on bike = ______.
A
  1. 500 feet, 300 ft
  2. LT 14 years old
  3. LT 1 years old