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DPO CORE EXAM 1 Flashcards

1
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status offender, not criminal

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WIC 601

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juvenile delinquent, formal probation

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WIC 602

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3
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deferred entry of judgement, youth has to meet certain criteria, opportunity for juvenile to get it together “another chance”

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WIC 790

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4
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informal probation (non-ward, no petition)

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WIC 654

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5
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informal probation (petition filed)

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WIC 654.2

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6
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ward who is fit for adult Court

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WIC 707

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7
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charging document initiating juvenile proceedings

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Petition

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juvenile placed under the care, custody and control of the state

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Ward

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Hearing w/In 72 hours of being booked to determine if proceeding should continue

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Detention hearing

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10
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hearing to determine consequences

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Dispositional hearing AKA sentencing hearing

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11
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offenses deemed illegal based on age of minor

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Status offenses

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PO are peace officers whose authority extends to any place in the state while engaged in the performance of the duties of their respective employment and for the purpose of carrying out the primary function of their employment.

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General authority—PC 830.5

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authority of probation to complete presentence investigation report but MAINLY A VIOLATION

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PC1203.2 (allows us to revoke probation and give prison sentence):

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14
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Allows a minor to be adjudged a ward of the court.

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Juvenile: WIC601/602

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15
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considered 18-64

you must report serious injuries within _________
not serious injury within _____________

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adult

 Serious injury—2 hours
 Not serious injury—2 days

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16
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elders are considered ____ and older

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65

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17
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_________ —the right for the following individuals/group to know about the juvenile’s case
* Court personal
* Parent/guardian
* CPS
* Minor
* School

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WIC 827

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18
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Methods for confirming the identity of a person authorized to receive information

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  • Call the receptionist of the agency
  • Require a written request on appropriate letterhead including name, title, phone number, case information, LE agency
  • Duty to determine a person’s right and need to know
  • For youths: contact PO; request relevant people with whom youth is allowed contact; show proof i.e. DL, passport, business ID, call agency to verify person
  • Confer your supervisor and verify what information can be shared
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19
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possible consequences of failing to maintain confidentiality or improperly releasing information about a case

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*criminal charges/jail time– PC 502(d)(1) or PC 502(1)(2) any person who knowingly access information from county computer up to $10,000 or prison. Misd: PC11143/PC11142

o PC11142 – giving information to an authorized person
 Punishment- misdemeanor

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20
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What should not be shared and why?

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  • Any confidential information per the law
  • Any personal information about the PO or any other PO; this can be used for bad intentions, or it can blur the professional lines
  • Information on victims or witnesses—per confidentiality laws but also to protect their safety
  • Youth minute order- privacy
  • Special Informant to Law Enforcement—Privacy and Safety
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21
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What should we not share with offenders?

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  • Psych evaluation
  • Gang affiliation
  • Co defendants
  • PO recommendations
  • Information regarding other offender’s court proceedings
  • Information in arrest reports
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22
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Identify the types of information that can be shared with the public or media

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A: None

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23
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what kind of information that can be shared with the attorneys?

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A: The attorney can contact the court personnel to obtain information regarding a youth’s/offender’s information

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24
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What information can you released with the enforcement agencies and other organizations?

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A: Information obtained on a youth’s/offender’s criminal history may be given only to specified criminal justice and/or correctional agencies. NEED TO KNOW (he has the probationer detained and needs to know if he has search terms, drug testing terms,)

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25
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1203 PC/ 1203(b)(1) PC

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Adult probation. Probation investigation

26
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reasonable Force (being able to articulate the force used)

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Graham v Connor and Tennessee v Garner

27
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Miranda warning

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Miranda V Arizona

28
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_______________
* Drug testing
* Transporting offenders
* Completing an assessment
* Handcuffing
* Filing a child abuse report
* Operating a county vehicle
* Transferring supervision

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Ministerial (must do by the book)

29
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_____________________
* Violating an offender’s probation
* Consequences/recommendation for violations
* Field contacts
* Case planning
* Sentencing report recommendations

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Discretionary

30
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__________ formal probation for adults, defines authorizes what we do with a client

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1203

31
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_____________ could be either or

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Wobbler-

32
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If you don’t transfer a case (county to county) properly it’s a _________ because you can mess with a person’s job, school, etc

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civil liability

33
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_________ – Employees Shall:
* Conduct themselves, whether on-or off- duty, in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances and rules enacted or established pursuant to legal authority.
* Familiarize themselves with policies and procedures and are responsible for compliance with each.

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Policy 903.5

34
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_______________ —exchanging favors with other officers

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Quid quo pro

35
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Q: Which of the following is a consideration is a special consideration related to identity issues?

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A: when youth is book at the hall their asked a serious of questions regarding their identity

36
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Q: Which of the following is true about the social impact about gender identity

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A: Advocates of non-binary identities and the dissolution of gender and socialization want their complete their solutions of gender roles. Some of the areas where changes can be made are found in the following areas

37
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o A list of police employees whose involvement in a case- as arresting officer, investigator, witness, or in another role- undermines its integrity.
 Falsifying report
Fabricating or tampering with evidence
 Lying on the witness stand
 Coercing witness
 Brutalizing people
 Accruing misconduct lawsuits or complaints
 Blatant racism, and more.

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Brady List

38
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purpose of ___________________ . The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately

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active listening skills

39
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_________________________________
1. Focus attending: listening to connect
2. Interpret the meaning
3. Acknowledge the speakers point of view
4. Confirm your understanding

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steps of active listening

40
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_______ the ability to understand and share the feeling of another. “putting yourself in other people’s shoes”

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empathy

41
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____________

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feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.

42
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Q: The technique used in training counseling/ what technique is used in conflict resolution?

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active listening

43
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everyone has a right to _______________ (this can’t be taken away)

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due process

44
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Q: what are the the type of crimes?

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  1. felonies
  2. misdemeanor
  3. infraction
45
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where does probation get involved?

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sentencing hearing

46
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Penal Code PC 830.5, PC 835(a), PC 832, —–> Case Law (Graham V Connor) —-> Department Policies and Procedures

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Legal Framework Use of Force

47
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_____________ shall never be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation, or treatment.

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force

48
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___________________ has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately cause death

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reason why peace officers would apply deadly force

49
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Officers should always consider (just take note)
1. Immediately and severity of the threat to the officers or others
2. police and procedure
3. Use of force strategies available/resources
4. force as last resort
5. force must be reasonable and necessary to control the situation, effect and arrest or prevent an escape

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…..

50
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______________
Any officer present and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances shall intervene

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300.2.1 Duty to Intercede

51
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_______________
prior to booking or release, medical assistance shall be obtained for any person(s) who exhibits signs of physical distress, who has sustained visible injury, express a complaint of injury.

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300.6 Medical considerations

52
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5 use of force

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  1. effect an arrest
  2. overcome resistance
  3. prevent escape
  4. defense of self
  5. defense of others
53
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ability to use deadly force

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  1. ability
  2. opportunity and
  3. intent to immediately cause death
54
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subject: does not respond to verbal commands.

possible force options:
- officers strength to take physical control, including lifting/carrying
- pain compliance control holds, takedowns and technique to direct movement or immobilize a subject

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passive non- complaint

55
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subject: physically evasive movement to defeat an officers attempt at control. this can include bracing, tensing, running way.

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active resistance

56
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subject: aggressive or combative; attempting to assault the officer or another person, verbally or physically displays an intention to assault the officer or another person.

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can use deadly force like weapon

57
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PPE stands for

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personal protective equipment

58
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dilated pupils rapid speech, fidgety and restless?

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METHAMPHETAMINE

59
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slang for _________
dope, ice, crank, crystal

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meth

60
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slang for _________
vanilla latte

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bath salts

61
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county policy _____________
- social media sites while at work must be conducted in such a manner that a reader would not think the employee is speaking for or on behalf of the county.

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117 social networking

62
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Gives authority to commit someone to jail or youth facility.

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WIC 777

Probation Officer (2 decks)

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