Civilian Interaction Training, BPOC 736 Flashcards

1
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The Community Safety Education Act was passed in _______, S.B. _____, ______ Regular Session of Congress.

A

2017, 30, 85th

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The goal of the Community Safety Education Act is to educate _______, _________, _________, and ________________________ on the expectations each should have during contact between ________________ and _____________ during ________________________.

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Students, drivers, the community, officers | drivers, officers, traffic stop

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The Community Safety Education Act instructs _________ how they should respond to and communicate with ___________ during a traffic stop.

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Drivers, officers

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________________________ and driver ___________ and driver ____________ courses will teach a similar curriculum.

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High schools, training, safety

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_________________________ will be trained in ___________ and _________________________ classes on the proper responses expected from the driving public.

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Law enforcement officers, academies, continuing education

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___________________ will receive best practice instruction on how they are expected to react during citizen encounters.

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Law enforcement officers

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?

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State Board of Education

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What is an “MOU”?

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Memorandum of Understanding

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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.

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written document, responsibilities, commission, board, training program, civilians, officers

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The MOU also states the role of ______________ and the _______________ and _____________ of ___________________.

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Law enforcement, duties, responsibilities, peace officers

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Additionally, the MOU must list a _________ rights concerning interactions with ________________.

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Civilian’s, peace officers

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Another item to be covered is proper behavior for __________________ and ________________ during interactions.

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Civilians, peace officers

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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.

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Questioning, detention, proof of identity

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The MOU must also provide instructions for how and where a person may file a _____________ or a ___________ on behalf of a ________________,

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Complaint, compliment, peace officer

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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.

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Interested party

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Before finalizing a training program under this section, the commission and board must provide a reasonable period for __________________.

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Public comment

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17
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The Civilian Action Training Course is required to be completed in _____________

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Academy

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18
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What is Step 1 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?

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Greeting, identifying yourself and the agency you work for

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What is Step 2 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?

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State the violation committed

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What is Step 3 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?

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Get the driver’s identification and proof of insurance

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What is Step 4 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?

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Clearly state the action you plan to take (ticket(s), arrest, etc.)

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What is Step 5 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?

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Take the action you described

23
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What is Step 6 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?

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Explain next steps the violator must take

24
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What is Step 7 of the Seven-Step Violator Contact Method of conducting a traffic stop?

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Leave

25
Q

How are civilians educated on the procedures they must follow in a traffic stop?

A

Students will be taught in grades 9-12 and in driver’s education courses; older citizens will be taught in defensive driving courses.

26
Q

Officers should treat motorists with ___________ and _________.

A

Dignity, respect

27
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Citizens have a reasonable expectation of being treated ___________ and with ___________.

A

Fairly, courtesy

28
Q

Officers are/are not required by state law to provide their names or badge numbers to a driver.

A

Are not

29
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Officers are| are not| may be required by department policy to provide their names or badge numbers to a driver.

A

May be

30
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Officers should explain signing a citation is not an agreement to the ticket but an agreement _____

A

To appear in court

31
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Officers should instruct drivers to _______ the citation when they get home.

A

Read

32
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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.

A

Speak clearly, signed, bodycam

33
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A motorist may| may not cancel their consent to a search at any time.

A

May

34
Q

It is recommended that an officer inform a driver or passenger when they are no longer being ______.

A

Detained

35
Q

What may lead to tension on traffic stops?

A

Officer uncertainty and/or driver ignorance

36
Q

What should you do if you are stopped by law enforcement?

A

Slow down, move the vehicle safely to the right of the road

37
Q

Where should you stop if the traffic is heavy or the area is poorly lighted?

A

Off the shoulder if possible; or drive slowly leading the officer to a nearby lighted side street or parking lot

38
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What should you do once you have found a place to park?

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Place the vehicle in park, set the emergency brake, turn off the engine, and activate the hazard lights.

39
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What additional things should you do if it is dark?

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Turn on the inside dome lights

40
Q

Now that you are parked, what should you do next?

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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

41
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Should you move around the car reaching for your driver’s license and proof of insurance while the officer is approaching your car?

A

No

42
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Why should you sit quietly and wait for the officer to reach you before getting your license and proof of insurance?

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So he does not think you are reaching for a weapon.

43
Q

Do you have to stop when an officer signals for you to do so?

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Yes. State law requires you to stop. You may be arrested if you do not

44
Q

What should you do if you think the car may not really be a police officer.

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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.

45
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Should you exit your vehicle while the officer is approaching your car?

A

No. Wait for instructions on what to do

46
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Do you have to voluntarily consent to a search of your vehicle?

A

No. But if the officer has probably cause to search, he has the right to conduct an involuntary search of your vehicle.

47
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Should you argue the validity of the traffic stop at the scene?

A

No. Go to court and make your arguments there. If you convince the judge, he/she can reverse the ticket or charges.

48
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What should you do if you want to either complement or complain about the officer’s conduct?

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Contact his agency. Many agencies have complaint forms on their websites.

49
Q

What is a false identification offense?

A

Giving a false or fictitious name to a law enforcement officer who has lawfully arrested or detained someone

50
Q

What is evading arrest?

A

Intentionally fleeing from a person they know to be a peace officer or federal special investigator attempting to arrest or detain them.

51
Q

What technology do most officer’s use to record traffic stops?

A

A body-worn camera, an in-car camera, or both

52
Q

Where can law enforcement officers look for video recordings made by witnesses?

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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

53
Q

Is it legal to take videos of things you witness?

A

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

54
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What restrictions are placed on a civilian video or audio recording a police encounter?

A

They may not block the officer’s way from performing his duties.