Directive 8.11 Race, Ethnicity and Policing, Flashcards
According to Directive 8.11 Race, Ethnicity and Policing, _________? is A pat down of the outer clothing for weapons only. A police officer who stops an individual for an investigatory detention ,and establishes a reasonable fear for his or her safety, may frisk the individual for weapons’ only. While no probable cause is required reasonable fear must be supported by specific and articulable facts.
Frisk
According to Directive 8.11 Race, Ethnicity and Policing, In an effort to prevent inappropriate perception of biased law enforcement, each officer when conducting pedestrian and vehicle stops shall do the following :
- State the reason for the stop as soon as practical.
- Always be courteous and professional.
- Prvide your name and badge number when requested.
According to Directive 8.11 Race, Ethnicity and Policing, _______? is A temporary detention of an individual by a police officer.
Investigatory Detention : An investigatory detention requires reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and subject the individual to a limited period of detainment.
According to Directive 8.11 Race, Ethnicity and Policing, True or False? A valid custodial arrest authorizes a complete search of the arrested person and the area within his immediate control. immediate control includes what the arrestee is caring and where he may logically reach for a weapons’ or contraband.
True : Searches include person and area of immediate control.
According to Directive 8.11 Race, Ethnicity and Policing,
________? is The standard of proof necessary for a police officer to engage in a temporary investigatory detention of an individual
Reasonable Suspicion.