Final Exam Flashcards
List 3 Characteristics of a professional.
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
What does the term “ethics mean?
Knowing the difference between good and bad, right and wrong, and recognizing one’s moral duties and obligations.
Explain how “rationalization” could pose an ethical challenge.
Attempts to rationalize unethical acts are often based on arguments.
What is a stereotype?
Internalized inaccurate beliefs about people.
List 3 things that A/R constables can do to resist stereotyping.
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
What does the term “discretion” mean?
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.
What does a person need to do in order to be an effective communicator?
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.
What are the three components of communication?
Words, voice, and non-verbal behavior.
List the three general tactical communication strategies.
Initial intervention
Persuasion
Defusing challenge.
When would it be appropriate to ignore a subject?
When the subject talks or protests at length, or uses profanity or abusive language.
Describe negotiator techniques.
Motivating the person to do as you ask. Find a motivating factor and use it.
The problem analysis triangle is based on a particular assumption about how crime occurs. What is the assumption?
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.
Distinguish between problem-oriented policing and the traditional policing model.
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
Give three examples of tasks that police perform during the analysis phase of the SARA/CAPRA model.
Analysis, Response, Assessment.
For every call for assistance or intervention, police have available to them four types of response strategies. What are they?
Service
Protection
Enforcement
Prevention
Define the term “crime prevention through environmental design”.
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.
List and explain four of the design principles upon which CPTED strategies are based.
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
What is an outlined presentation?
Used for lectures and planned presentations. Should give complete information about the topic. Planned and developed through a multi-step approach.
Who are the primary investigation units of a police department/detachment?
Police officers assigned to patrol duties are the primary investigation unit.
Define the term “crime scene”.
A location where an offence occurred and any site that may be considered a continuation or extension of the original scene.
List the duties of the first police officer on scene.
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.
Give 3 examples of steps that officers should take in order to secure a crime scene.
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.
Define the term “continuity of evidence”.
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.
10-30
Caution/danger
10-4
Affirmative/Acknowledgement
10-33
Officer in trouble
10-11
Roadside check/stop
10-35
Off duty
10-29
CPIC query on vehicle/subject
10-10
negtiave
10-20
location
List 4 purposes of police reports.
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
Which forms of police communications are potentially subject to disclosure under FOI legislation.
Field notes
Email and other forms of correspondence
Radio transmissions
Reports
List four types of emergency preparedness information that A/R constables should obtain.
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
What does the term “shelter-in-place” refer to?
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
What is the source of the A/R constable’s authority to direct traffic?
Section 123 of the MVA.
What piece of traffic control safety equipment must A/R Cst. Use?
High visibility vest and whistle
Give 3 examples of other traffic control safety equipment that A/R Cst might find necessary.
Flares, traffic cones, detour signs, barricades, yellow flashing lights.
What must a traffic controller do if an emergency vehicle is approaching?
Direct all pedestrians to remain on sidewalk, stop all vehicles in all directions, then clear the intersection of him/herself.
Why do traffic controllers need to use deliberate and exaggerated hand and arm movements?
Drivers can be/get easily confused
What does Division 47 of the MVA require?
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.
Distinguish between the role of the contact officer and that of the cover officer.
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.
What does the term “triangulation” mean in the context of contact and cover?
The relative positions that the contact officer and cover officer should take with respect to the suspect(s).
Distinguish between cover and concealment.
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.
When should an officer begin the vehicle-stop risk assessment.
When you decide to stop the vehicle.
State the 5 steps in the vehicle-stop sequence.
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
During a vehicle stop, where is the threat zone for police officers located?
Direct sides of vehicle. North south east and west sides.
Give 3 examples of types of vehicles that pose additional risks to the officer during a stop
Passenger cars with tinted windows
Semi-trailer/high-ride pick-ups
Vans
Motorcycles
