Chapter 5- Police Protection And Arrest Function Flashcards
What is the definition of AB on a public employee?
Assault on a public employee who is suspected to be engaged in the performance of their duty
AB refers to assault and battery.
What is the consequence of attempting to disarm a police officer or SI?
Felony - prosecuted in superior court
What must an individual know to be charged with AB on a public employee?
Must KNOW they are striking a public employee
Verbal identification or wearing a uniform/badge is sufficient.
Fill in the blank: AB on a public employee operating a transit vehicle results in _______.
[Arrest on PC]
What is required for knowledge in the context of AB on a public employee?
Verbal ID or wearing uniform/badge is sufficient
True or false - officers are covered under ABPO if outside their jurisdiction and providing aid
True
Off duty officers are covered when performing a police function (helping an on duty officer)
True
Lack of arrest authority doesnt matter for ABPO as long as
You’re doing a legit function
A prosecutor may agree to dismiss ABPO charges if suspect agrees not to sue the police, what is the one exemption
Can’t do it to cover up misconduct
AB EMT or health care worker, what is the most important element (test question)
Person must be treating or transporting the person in the line of duty
Assault is covered under the health care working statute, true or false
True
Does the suspect need to be the one being treated under AB health care
No
ROA AB corrections officer
Felony
Interfering with police officer ROA
In presence
Elements of integer ring with police officer
Knowledge (knew or should have known) officer was engaged in lawful duty
Physically obstructed, or threatened violence against police
Intent to obstruct or hinder performance
What two things must someone do to violate interfering
Physically obstruct or threaten violence
Cl - officers attempt to serve LTC suspension and guy is argumentative but doesn’t prevent them from entering
No good
Examples of interfering
Refusal to be PC’d
Refusal to be returned as runaway
Refusal to evacuate building during bomb threat
Witness continues to talk over police while they interview a victim is this interfering
Yes
Threats such as I’ll sue you or I’ll have your badge
No hood
Neglect or refusal to assist officer ROA
In presence