Final Exam

Question 1

List 3 Characteristics of a professional.

Answer 1

A skilled practitioner

One who follows the technical and ethical standards of a profession

Having the qualities associated with trained and skilled people such as effectiveness, skill, organization, and seriousness of manner

Question 2

What does the term “ethics mean?

Answer 2

Knowing the difference between good and bad, right and wrong, and recognizing one’s moral duties and obligations.

Question 3

Explain how “rationalization” could pose an ethical challenge.

Answer 3

Attempts to rationalize unethical acts are often based on arguments.

Question 4

What is a stereotype?

Answer 4

Internalized inaccurate beliefs about people.

Question 5

List 3 things that A/R constables can do to resist stereotyping.

Answer 5

Treat all individuals with respect
Assess all individuals according to their actions
Recognize and challenge stereotypes they themselves hold
Keep an open mind
Pursue quality contacts with others
Know the community in which they serve

Question 6

What does the term “discretion” mean?

Answer 6

The right of an individual functioning in the system to choose from among possible courses of action when the scope of that persons power gives them the right to make a choice.

Question 7

What does a person need to do in order to be an effective communicator?

Answer 7

One needs to see communication from the receiver’s point of view and recognize that various factors can affect a person’s ability to receive a message.

Question 8

What are the three components of communication?

Answer 8

Words, voice, and non-verbal behavior.

Question 9

List the three general tactical communication strategies.

Answer 9

Initial intervention

Persuasion

Defusing challenge.

Question 10

When would it be appropriate to ignore a subject?

Answer 10

When the subject talks or protests at length, or uses profanity or abusive language.

Question 11

Describe negotiator techniques.

Answer 11

Motivating the person to do as you ask. Find a motivating factor and use it.

Question 12

The problem analysis triangle is based on a particular assumption about how crime occurs. What is the assumption?

Answer 12

Crime or disorder results when likely offenders and suitable targets come together in time and space, in the absence of capable guardians for that target.

Question 13

Distinguish between problem-oriented policing and the traditional policing model.

Answer 13

Traditional policing model – Reactive and responding to calls.

Problem-oriented policing – More clearly and accurately define and understand the nature of the problems they respond to.
Develop a more effective system of analyzing past and future problems.
Become creative and innovative in their search for solutions.
PROACTIVE

Question 14

Give three examples of tasks that police perform during the analysis phase of the SARA/CAPRA model.

Answer 14

Analysis, Response, Assessment.

Question 15

For every call for assistance or intervention, police have available to them four types of response strategies. What are they?

Answer 15

Service
Protection
Enforcement
Prevention

Question 16

Define the term “crime prevention through environmental design”.

Answer 16

Proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in both the opportunity for crime and fear of crime. Planning and development that reduces opportunities for crime.

Question 17

List and explain four of the design principles upon which CPTED strategies are based.

Answer 17

Territoriality - control over their neighborhood
Surveillance - Spot suspicious people/activities
Activity support - Encourage intended use of public space
Hierarchy of space - Differentiate private vs public space with barriers
Access control - Using barriers to restrict entrance
Environment -
Image/Maintenance - Ensure a building/area is clean and maintained

Question 18

What is an outlined presentation?

Answer 18

Used for lectures and planned presentations. Should give complete information about the topic. Planned and developed through a multi-step approach.

Question 19

Who are the primary investigation units of a police department/detachment?

Answer 19

Police officers assigned to patrol duties are the primary investigation unit.

Question 20

Define the term “crime scene”.

Answer 20

A location where an offence occurred and any site that may be considered a continuation or extension of the original scene.

Question 21

List the duties of the first police officer on scene.

Answer 21

Responsible for its protection and for the safety of anyone located in it. Ensure the scene is contained, searched tactically, and secured. Anyone found must be removed as soon as practicable.

Question 22

Give 3 examples of steps that officers should take in order to secure a crime scene.

Answer 22

Establish the scope of the scene by locating the center point of the incident.
Establish an access route that will destroy the least amount of physical evidence.
Erect crime scene tape along the perimeter.
Post officers for security at front and rear.
Maintain security log.
Make detailed notes of the scene.

Question 23

Define the term “continuity of evidence”.

Answer 23

When the presenter of the evidence can tell the court where the item of evidence was and who had custody of it from the time the item was seized until the time it was presented.

Question 24

10-30

Answer 24

Caution/danger

Question 25

10-4

Answer 25

Affirmative/Acknowledgement

Question 26

10-33

Answer 26

Officer in trouble

Question 27

10-11

Answer 27

Roadside check/stop

Question 28

10-35

Answer 28

Off duty

Question 29

10-29

Answer 29

CPIC query on vehicle/subject

Question 30

10-10

Answer 30

negtiave

Question 31

10-20

Answer 31

location

Question 32

List 4 purposes of police reports.

Answer 32

To record all police activities.
Maintain a permanent record of information
Provide detailed information about an incident
Initiate prosecutions through VT or RTCC
Analysis of crime trends and statistical purposes

Question 33

Which forms of police communications are potentially subject to disclosure under FOI legislation.

Answer 33

Field notes
Email and other forms of correspondence
Radio transmissions
Reports

Question 34

List four types of emergency preparedness information that A/R constables should obtain.

Answer 34

Find out about the hazards in your community
Find out what you can do to prepare yourself and your family
Find out about your local government emergency preparedness plan
Find out about the network of emergency services volunteers in your area

Question 35

What does the term “shelter-in-place” refer to?

Answer 35

Go indoors immediately and stay there
Close all windows and doors
Turn off furnace, AC, and exhaust systems
Stay tuned to local media for instructions from emergency officials

Question 36

What is the source of the A/R constable’s authority to direct traffic?

Answer 36

Section 123 of the MVA.

Question 37

What piece of traffic control safety equipment must A/R Cst. Use?

Answer 37

High visibility vest and whistle

Question 38

Give 3 examples of other traffic control safety equipment that A/R Cst might find necessary.

Answer 38

Flares, traffic cones, detour signs, barricades, yellow flashing lights.

Question 39

What must a traffic controller do if an emergency vehicle is approaching?

Answer 39

Direct all pedestrians to remain on sidewalk, stop all vehicles in all directions, then clear the intersection of him/herself.

Question 40

Why do traffic controllers need to use deliberate and exaggerated hand and arm movements?

Answer 40

Drivers can be/get easily confused

Question 41

What does Division 47 of the MVA require?

Answer 41

Drivers approaching stopped official vehicles with flashing lights must slow down and, if safe to do so, move over into the adjacent lane in order to pass by.

Question 42

Distinguish between the role of the contact officer and that of the cover officer.

Answer 42

Contact officer conducts all the “business” of the encounter. He/she usually initiates the encounter.

Cover officer is responsible for the surveillance and control of the suspects and the security for the contact officer.

Question 43

What does the term “triangulation” mean in the context of contact and cover?

Answer 43

The relative positions that the contact officer and cover officer should take with respect to the suspect(s).

Question 44

Distinguish between cover and concealment.

Answer 44

Cover: items/environment that can stop a threat posed by an assailant.

Concealment: Items/environment that blocks the assailant’s view of the officer but does not necessarily provide protection from attack.

Question 45

When should an officer begin the vehicle-stop risk assessment.

Answer 45

When you decide to stop the vehicle.

Question 46

State the 5 steps in the vehicle-stop sequence.

Answer 46

Query the license plate on CPIC
Choose a safe location for the vehicle stop
Give dispatch information about the stop
Pull the vehicle to a stop
Properly position the police vehicle

Question 47

During a vehicle stop, where is the threat zone for police officers located?

Answer 47

Direct sides of vehicle. North south east and west sides.

Question 48

Give 3 examples of types of vehicles that pose additional risks to the officer during a stop

Answer 48

Passenger cars with tinted windows
Semi-trailer/high-ride pick-ups
Vans
Motorcycles