Civilian Interaction Training, BPOC 736 Flashcards
The Community Safety Education Act was passed in _______, S.B. _____, ______ Regular Session of Congress.
2017, 30, 85th
The goal of the Community Safety Education Act is to educate _______, _________, _________, and ________________________ on the expectations each should have during contact between ________________ and _____________ during ________________________.
Students, drivers, the community, officers | drivers, officers, traffic stop
The Community Safety Education Act instructs _________ how they should respond to and communicate with ___________ during a traffic stop.
Drivers, officers
________________________ and driver ___________ and driver ____________ courses will teach a similar curriculum.
High schools, training, safety
_________________________ will be trained in ___________ and _________________________ classes on the proper responses expected from the driving public.
Law enforcement officers, academies, continuing education
___________________ will receive best practice instruction on how they are expected to react during citizen encounters.
Law enforcement officers
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State Board of Education
What is an “MOU”?
Memorandum of Understanding
A MOU is a _________________ that sets out the respective _________________ of the __________ and the _________ in developing a ________________ on proper interaction between _____________ and _____________ during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.
written document, responsibilities, commission, board, training program, civilians, officers
The MOU also states the role of ______________ and the _______________ and _____________ of ___________________.
Law enforcement, duties, responsibilities, peace officers
Additionally, the MOU must list a _________ rights concerning interactions with ________________.
Civilian’s, peace officers
Another item to be covered is proper behavior for __________________ and ________________ during interactions.
Civilians, peace officers
The MOU must also cover laws regarding ____________ and ____________ by peace officers, including any law requiring a person to present _________________ to a peace officer and the consequences for ___________ to comply with such request.
Questioning, detention, proof of identity
The MOU must also provide instructions for how and where a person may file a _____________ or a ___________ on behalf of a ________________,
Complaint, compliment, peace officer
In developing a training program under this section, the commission and the board may consult with any __________________ for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the training program.
Interested party
Before finalizing a training program under this section, the commission and board must provide a reasonable period for __________________.
Public comment
The Civilian Action Training Course is required to be completed in _____________
Academy
What is Step 1 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?
Greeting, identifying yourself and the agency you work for
What is Step 2 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?
State the violation committed
What is Step 3 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?
Get the driver’s identification and proof of insurance
What is Step 4 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?
Clearly state the action you plan to take (ticket(s), arrest, etc.)
What is Step 5 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?
Take the action you described
What is Step 6 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?
Explain next steps the violator must take
What is Step 7 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?
Leave
How are civilians educated on the procedures they must follow in a traffic stop?
Students will be taught in grades 9-12 and in driver’s education courses; older citizens will be taught in defensive driving courses.
Officers should treat motorists with ___________ and _________.
Dignity, respect
Citizens have a reasonable expectation of being treated ___________ and with ___________.
Fairly, courtesy
Officers are/are not required by state law to provide their names or badge numbers to a driver.
Are not
Officers are| are not| may be required by department policy to provide their names or badge numbers to a driver.
May be
Officers should explain signing a citation is not an agreement to the ticket but an agreement _____
To appear in court
Officers should instruct drivers to _______ the citation when they get home.
Read
When seeking to perform a consent search, officers should ________________, ask for a ________ consent, or make sure they are using their _______ to record the question and the response.
Speak clearly, signed, bodycam
A motorist may| may not cancel their consent to a search at any time.
May
It is recommended that an officer inform a driver or passenger when they are no longer being ______.
Detained
What may lead to tension on traffic stops?
Officer uncertainty and/or driver ignorance
What should you do if you are stopped by law enforcement?
Slow down, move the vehicle safely to the right of the road
Where should you stop if the traffic is heavy or the area is poorly lighted?
Off the shoulder if possible; or drive slowly leading the officer to a nearby lighted side street or parking lot
What should you do once you have found a place to park?
Place the vehicle in park, set the emergency brake, turn off the engine, and activate the hazard lights.
What additional things should you do if it is dark?
Turn on the inside dome lights
Now that you are parked, what should you do next?
Remain in the car, lower the driver’s window, put your hands on the steering wheel in the 10-2 position, and wait for the officer(s) to approach your car
Should you move around the car reaching for your driver’s license and proof of insurance while the officer is approaching your car?
No
Why should you sit quietly and wait for the officer to reach you before getting your license and proof of insurance?
So he does not think you are reaching for a weapon.
Do you have to stop when an officer signals for you to do so?
Yes. State law requires you to stop. You may be arrested if you do not
What should you do if you think the car may not really be a police officer.
Drive slowly like you are looking for a lighted place to stop while you call 9-1-1 from your cell phone. Explain the situation so dispatch can try to confirm for you that it is a real police officer trying to stop you.
Should you exit your vehicle while the officer is approaching your car?
No. Wait for instructions on what to do
Do you have to voluntarily consent to a search of your vehicle?
No. But if the officer has probably cause to search, he has the right to conduct an involuntary search of your vehicle.
Should you argue the validity of the traffic stop at the scene?
No. Go to court and make your arguments there. If you convince the judge, he/she can reverse the ticket or charges.
What should you do if you want to either complement or complain about the officer’s conduct?
Contact his agency. Many agencies have complaint forms on their websites.
What is a false identification offense?
Giving a false or fictitious name to a law enforcement officer who has lawfully arrested or detained someone
What is evading arrest?
Intentionally fleeing from a person they know to be a peace officer or federal special investigator attempting to arrest or detain them.
What technology do most officer’s use to record traffic stops?
A body-worn camera, an in-car camera, or both
Where can law enforcement officers look for video recordings made by witnesses?
Many company cars have installed camera equipment; many bicyclists or motorcyclists have helmet cameras or mounted go-pro cameras; businesses and homes have doorbell cameras or surveillance cameras; everyone with a cell phone can take pictures and videos
Is it legal to take videos of things you witness?
Yes. In Texas, you have the right to make video or audio recordings of almost any transaction you are a participant in or are a witness to
What restrictions are placed on a civilian video or audio recording a police encounter?
They may not block the officer’s way from performing his duties.
