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IPC; Traffic Enforcement, Direction & Control; Patrol Observation, Juvenile Law, Report Writing Flashcards

1
Q

The transmission of an idea from the mind of one person to the mind of another with mutual understanding.

A

Communication

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2
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Successfully communicating with another person is ___________________________.

A

Interpersonal Communication

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3
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What serves as the “rules of the road” for effective communication?

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Ethics

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4
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What are the three main elements of communication?

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1) Message Intended
2) Message Sent
3) Message Received

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5
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What are the five basic components of interpersonal communication?

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1) Encoding
2) Sending
3) Receiving
4) Decoding
5) Feedback

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6
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What three elements help convey a message in verbal communication?

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1) Tone
2) Pitch
3) Volume

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7
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93% of communication is ________________.

A

Non-Verbal

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8
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List some examples of paralanguage.

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1) Facial expressions
2) Hand motions
3) Style of dress
4) Body posture
5) Style of haircut
6) How we drive

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9
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What component of communication allows participants in a conversation to verify and confirm critical information, and complete the loop of understanding.

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Feedback

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10
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Effective communicators use _________ & _________ techniques to convey messages that can be received in a way that most closely matches the sender’s intent.

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Verbal & Non-verbal

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11
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The study of spatial requirements of humans and animals and the effects on behavior, communication, and social interaction.

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Proxemics

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Give some examples of barriers to effective communication.

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1) Communication skills
2) Poor attitudes
3) Differing values
4) Different proxemics
5) Prejudice

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13
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The ability to understand another person’s condition from his or her perspective and is an important communication skill that can affect the way we listen.

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Empathy

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14
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What are some behavioral cues that influence how messages are sent and received when communicating?

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1) Facial expressions
2) Body language
3) Gestures

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15
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Name some selective listening habits that are bad and communicators should avoid.

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1) Typecasting
2) Second guessing
3) Making assumptions

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16
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What type of stops must be based on articulable reasonable suspicion?

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Investigative
Traffic
Pedestrian

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17
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Effective communicators use active listening habits to ensure clear communication. Give some examples:

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1) Making appropriate eye contact
2) Separating information from emotion
3) Asking clarifying questions

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18
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All people deserve to be treated with _________ & _________.

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Dignity & Respect

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19
Q

True/False

All arrests, searches, and property seizures must be based on probable cause.

A

True

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20
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When initiating a contact, always start by stating:

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1) Your name
2) Your agency
3) The reason for the contact

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21
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What is a juvenile entitled to In Re Gault?

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The right to council.

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22
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To be professional, ethical, and objective a police officer should:

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Recognize his prejudices and not permit them to influence his actions.

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23
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What has to be completed if “pacing” is used to initiate a traffic stop for speeding?

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Maintenance records must be maintained showing calibration after every service.

*Pacing is rarely used anymore.

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24
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One long whistle blast means:

A

STOP

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25
Q

When writing a report, paint a picture that is based upon facts. Don’t use:

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Jargon or words that are not understood,

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26
Q

Which court oversees any case involving a child?

A

Juvenile Court

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27
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What is the biggest barrier in regards to Officer interpersonal communications?

A

Attitude

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28
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What is the best way for an Officer to gain public confidence and trust?

A

Professionalism

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29
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When directing traffic at night, where does the beam of the flashlight need to be placed?

A

Front of bumper, ground level, figure 8 motion.

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30
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Where do you stand in the roadway while directing traffic?

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Center of road on center line

31
Q

On the way to work, take different roads through your zone to:

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identify hazards or spots that could be trouble.

*Know your zone!

32
Q

What does two short whistle blasts mean?

A

GO

33
Q

Freedom of speech and press is covered in what amendment?

A

1st Amendment

34
Q

A deprived child or juvenile, that is not a delinquent, may receive services until what age?

A

21 years of age

35
Q

What are two stances when utilizing the baton?

A

Interview or Combat Stance

36
Q

What type of crime has to be committed for a juvenile to be fingerprinted?

A

Felony

37
Q

If a child is out past curfew, would they need fingerprinting?

A

NO.

38
Q

The lawyer assigned to a deprived child is known as the:

A

Guardian Ad Litem

39
Q

Baton strikes are delivered at a ________ degree angle.

A

45

40
Q

Incident Reports should be based on:

A

FACTS

41
Q

Every county has this type of court.

A

Juvenile

42
Q

Directing traffic in an identical manner =

A

Uniformed direction

43
Q

Who can file a petition when they have a belief that a juvenile is being deprived or beaten?

A

Anyone

44
Q

While driving, what may affect my perception?

A

Distance

45
Q

Juveniles are NOT entitled to what?

A

Jury Trial

46
Q

How old does a child need to be to remain a juvenile?

A

17 and under

47
Q

Speed detection technique by following cars?

A

Pacing

48
Q

To avoid ignorance, Peace Officers should:

A

Educate themselves

49
Q

Conflict between two groups of people is known as:

A

Prejudice (racism)

50
Q

What type of patrol is best for navigating through large crowds of people?

A

Foot Patrol

51
Q

A juvenile with a criminal charge is also known as a:

A

Delinquent

52
Q

DJJ stands for?

A

Department of Juvenile Justice

53
Q

Learned behavior is characterized by…

A

Prejudice

54
Q

Mislaid property documentation =

A

Supplemental

55
Q

What are the three objectives to police patrol?

A

1) the protection of life and property
2) the prevention of crime
3) the maintenance of peace and order

56
Q

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses or the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.

A

Perception

57
Q

Past experience + Observation =

A

Perception

  • Internal factors: training, education, conditioning, and physical senses
  • External factors: size, intensity, frequency, status, distance, movement, and contrast.
58
Q

Preconceived opinions that are NOT based on reason or actual experience.

A

Prejudices

59
Q

Law Enforcement Officers must recognize his/her own ___________ and take ___________ to prevent them from affecting their perception or decision making.

A

prejudices / proactive steps

60
Q

If a stolen or lost item is found and being returned to the owner, the officer should require the owner to verify ownership by describing the items, supplying the serial number, and giving info that clearly establishes ownership. What must them be completed by the Officer?

A

A supplemental report must be completed indicating to whom the item was returned, and the steps that was taken to verify ownership.

61
Q

Vehicle descriptions can be obtained using the acronym CYMBALS. What does this stand for?

A

Color, Year, Make & model, Body Style, All additional info, License tag number, and State.

62
Q

No County, City, or Campus Officer shall be allowed to make a case based on the use of any speed detection device, unless the speed of the vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit by more than ______ mph.

A

10mph

*Exception: Troopers

63
Q

What is the leading cause of injury related deaths for those 65 - 74 years of age?

A

Motor Vehicle Injuries

64
Q

What is the effect of a DDS Driver Evaluation Form?

A

Makes them go take a new driving test.

65
Q

What does the acronym CHINS stand for?

A

Child In Need of Services

66
Q

A child that is released to their parents has to see a judge within how many days?

A

30 days

67
Q

How long before adjudication if the child is in detention?

A

72 hours

68
Q

Unless already under court supervision when this age is reached in matters of delinquency and unruliness, a person is a child until the age of ______.

A

17

69
Q

Where should a seventeen year old person charged with the offense of criminal trespassing be taken if custody is required?

A

Adult Jail

70
Q

A Peace Officer using an illuminated baton to stop traffic should:

A

Stand on one side of the vehicles path, holding the baton in the right hand, elbow bent with the baton pointing up.

71
Q

A teenager assumes the legal criminal age of liability at age _____.

A

17

72
Q

The most common type of patrol is:

A

Automotive Patrol

73
Q

A Peace Officer conducting traffic and direction should stand:

A

Straight with his/her weight equally distributed on each foot with feet slightly apart and his/her side towards the vehicles authorized to move.

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