Chp 14

Question 1

An officer under your supervision can approach a person, and attempt to speak with them at any time, as long as it is not fueled by:

Answer 1

1. Race
2. Ethnicity.
3. Country of origin.

Question 2

An Investigative detention is based on reasonable suspicion and not probable cause; therefore, the encounter should be brief and only take the time absolutely necessary to determine whether the person was or was not engaged in criminal activity. Investigative detention is not an arrest; however, the courts have held that a ____________ in these situations, can and will convert the situation to a de facto arrest (US v Sharpe)

Answer 2

Lack of Brevity

Question 3

Sources of information that may support reasonable suspicion come from:

Answer 3

1. Citizen informers 
2. Confidential informants
3. Anonymous tipsters

Question 4

This is when a police officer has reasonable suspicion that an individual is armed and dangerous, has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime, the officer may stop and temporarily detain an individual for a pat down Frisk of the suspects outer clothing.

Answer 4

Terry stop and frisk

Question 5

The US Supreme Court held that the appropriate standard in assessing a section 1983 claim in the context of a police pursuit is the “____________ “ standard

Answer 5

shocks the confidence

Question 6

Identifications made by police generally fall into two categories:

Answer 6

1. In person identifications, such as a show up or a lineup.
2. Photographic identification.

Question 7

There is no constitutional right to counsel for an identification that takes place before the accused is _________

Answer 7

Indicted or formally charged

Question 8

It is best practice if someone other than the ___________, shows the photographic lineup to a victim or witness

Answer 8

primary investigator in the case

Question 9

True or false
the US Supreme Court ruled that a GPS tracking device on a persons car constitutes a search under the fourth amendment and a warrant is required prior to installation of the device.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

police officers are only required to mirandize a suspect if they intend to interrogate that person while they are in custody. The equation is simple custody + interrogation = Miranda. Exceptions to Miranda:

Answer 10

1. Routine booking exception.
2. Routine traffic stops for traffic, violations exception.
3. Unsolicited statements, like what” happened here” or “what is going on here”
4. Public safety exception.

Question 11

In juvenile issues The court held that the proceedings for juveniles had to comply with the requirements of the ________ amendments of the constitution.

Answer 11

fifth, sixth and fourteenth

Question 12

In juvenile issues The court held that the proceedings for juveniles had to comply with the requirements of the fifth, sixth and fourteenth amendments of the constitution. These requirements include:

Answer 12

1. Adequate notice of charges
2. Notification of both the child and his parents as to the juveniles right to counsel.
3. Opportunity for confrontation of witnesses in the cross examination at the hearings.
4. Adequate safeguards against self incrimination.

Question 13

Officers may make poor decisions in the field, without proper training, regarding the requirements of the American with disabilities act (ADA). The answer is simple:

Answer 13

1. Training.
2. Sensitivity.
3. Awareness.

Question 14

_______ and _________ are critical for effective and professional interaction with individuals with disabilities

Answer 14

Awareness and training

Question 15

US Supreme Court held that public school officials may conduct a reasonable warrantless searches of students under the authority of a_________

Answer 15

reasonable suspicion

Question 16

The US Supreme Court held that municipalities may be liable for inadequate training of employees, but only when the “failure to train amounts to _________ “ to the constitution rights of people with whom the employees will interact

Answer 16

Deliberate indifference

Question 17

According to the US Department of labor, eligible employees are entitled to 12 work weeks of leave in a 12 month period for:

Answer 17

1. The birth of a child and to care for the newborn child within one year of birth.
2. The placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care, and to care for the newly place child within one year of placement.
3. To care for the employees, spouse, child, or parent, but not a parent in law, who has a serious health condition.
4. Any serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
5. Any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that the employee, spouse, son, daughter, or parent a covered military member on covered active duty
6. As well as 26 work weeks of leave during a single 12 month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness, if the eligible employees is the service members spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin (military caregiver leave)