General Order 1.1: Law Enforcement Role and Authority

Question 1

What is the primary duty of a police officer?

Answer 1

To uphold and enforce the law

Question 2

Members of the IMPD must accept the ________ of being held to a higher standard.

A. Authority
B. Duty
C. Responsibility
D. Importance

Answer 2

C. Responsibility

Question 3

IMPD members must enforce the laws to protect what?

Answer 3

The rights of citizens

Question 4

IMPD must comply with the highest standard of legal and professional conduct in dealing with a person’s constitutional rights. T/F

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What will not be used during interviews or interrogations to obtain confessions?

Answer 5

Coercion or threats (real or implied)

Question 6

IMPD is created and authorized under what section and Indiana code?

Answer 6

Section 279-102; IC 36-3-1-5.1

Question 7

What are the three categories of sworn officers?

Answer 7

Merit Officers
Park Rangers
Reserve Officers

Question 8

Sworn officers are authorized to carry and use any weapon authorized and/or issued by who?

Answer 8

IMPD

Question 9

What is required when a person is subjected to custodial interrogation?

Answer 9

Miranda warnings

Question 10

State the following procedures for administering Miranda Warnings

Answer 10

1. Miranda warnings shall be given to persons using an Advisement of Rights and Waiver of
   Rights form or reading from Miranda warning cards.
2. Officers must ensure the person understands the Miranda warnings, but officers are not
   required to obtain an express waiver.
3. If the person refuses to sign the form, the officer will note the refusal in the signature block on
   the form and initial the entry. The officer should also sign the form documenting the date and
   time. If possible, a second officer should sign the witness section.

Question 11

During any stage of the interrogation, when a person invokes the _________________________________, the interrogation will STOP.

Answer 11

The right to consult with an attorney

Question 12

When a person invokes the right to remain silent, officers must…

Answer 12

honor that request

Question 13

An electronic recording of an interrogation is required when conducted in (State all 3):

Answer 13

1. In a felony criminal investigation;
2. During a custodial interrogation; and
3. In a place of detention.

Question 14

Code of Ethics (Read and refresh)

Answer 14

“As an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard
lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or
intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all
men to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of
danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others.
Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws
of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that
is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the
performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence
my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce
the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing
unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held
as long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives
and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession … law enforcement.”