LE Practice Points to Remember

Question 1

Health club larceny. Several members complain about property missing from looks, you should

Answer 1

tell the manager to get list and description of property from the victims and forward it to headquarters

Question 2

Unreliable witness should be permitted to

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talk as much as he likes

Question 3

Don’t express opinions during

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an interrogation. May improperly influence person being questioned.

Question 4

The coroner or medical examiner makes or arranges for testing of VICTIM’S blood in a

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fatal motor vehicle accident

Question 5

When questioning a rape victim try to first

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reassure her

Question 6

For FELONY where DPF or a deadly weapon is not used and perpetrator is not apprehended, entry into NYSPIN should be within

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5 HOURS from time complaint is received

Question 7

When using an interpreter, utilize one who

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gives correct translation as well as the spirit of the interview

Question 8

Records show that when there are spontaneous assaults/homicides between people drinking..who is usually drinking?

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Both Victim and Perpetrator

Question 9

When dealing with a rape victim, you should

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help the victim cope with the ordeal - sympathize with her and calm her down so she may be able to answer all questions

Question 10

When giving deaf must miranda, you should

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READ his rights from a card and THEN give him card to read.

Question 11

Marihuana plants have

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odd number of serrated leaves

Question 12

silver nitrate can be used to develop

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fingerprints on paper

Question 13

Paraffin Test is

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NOT conclusive regarding gun powder residue

Question 14

Most common fingerprint pattern is the

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“loop”

Question 15

Entry bullet wound is usually

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smaller than exit wound

Question 16

SIZE of ENTRY wound depends on

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ELASTICITY of SKIN

Question 17

Proper way for a police officer to handcuff a prisoner is

Answer 17

with both hands behind back, palms facing out

Question 18

EXPLOSIVE TAGGANTS (20 or more) recovered after a bomb goes off can

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be used to determine the date and shift during which explosive was manufactured

Question 19

A “suppresion” hearing may also be called a “Huntley-Wade” hearing

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“Huntley-Wade” hearing

Question 20

When you must package wet blood stains, you should

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dry them first

Question 21

At a building location where there is a bomb threat the police officer in charge should

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suggest to building owner that the building be evacuated.

Question 22

When searching a building for a burglar, a good practice is to

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push doors open as far as they can go. - Make sure no one is hiding behind the door.

Question 23

Blood on concrete when the concrete can’t be removed and brought to lab can be

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collected with blotter paper

Question 24

If a case cannot be cleared and there are NO ACTIVE LEADS, it should be classified as

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SUSPENDED

Question 25

Pick up firearm by

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inserting pencil through trigger guard. (some manuals say by grasping hand grip)

Question 26

No problem if you allow a suspect to

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write out his own confession

Question 27

When questioning a suspect, you should

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get him talking at length

Question 28

What is GAP SKID?

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The brakes lock, skid, and then brakes are released

Question 29

glass/paint fragments are important evidence at

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hit and run incidents

Question 30

A fraud fire includes fire to terminate an

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unprofitable lease

Question 31

eavesdropping warrant not required if

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either party to conversation gives consent to overhear.

Question 32

Process suspected firearm for fingerprints PRIOR to

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sending it for ballistics tests

Question 33

The First thing to be sought in the CLASSIFICATION of fingerprints is the

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PATTERN

Question 34

regarding tools and tool marks as evidence, do NOT

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place tool against mark to see if it fits

Question 35

Regarding tools and tool marks, you SHOULD do the following:

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Photograph
Protect ID marks on tool by covering with plastic bag or paper bag

Question 36

Improving department’s relationships with public is NOT considered to be a

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benefit of “PFR” (planning for results)

Question 37

Most important step for department to take when establishing a public relations program is to

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assure that each officer is properly trained.

Question 38

The number of chest compressions per minute when one person is giving CPR to another is

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80

Question 39

The law that permits police officers to take mentally ill persons into custody is the

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MENTAL HYGIENE LAW

Question 40

Two-man foot surveillance on a crowded street -

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BOTH officers stay on same side as suspect. One officer close to suspect while the other some distance behind first officer

Question 41

Is there privileged relationship between police and informer?

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NO

Question 42

What should police officer responding to robbery in progress do when he sees a person run form the premises, throw a package into a car, and drive away?

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Note description of car and person, put over the air, and continue to location.

Question 43

If a US serviceman’s death is the result of an incident being investigated by your department and he was on official leave, police will

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notify next of kin

Question 44

Whether or not to release name of decedent to the press prior to notification of next of kind is a matter of

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department policy - usually ok if next of kin cannot by notified within 2 hours.

Question 45

An arrested person 19 or more - you can release info regarding

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He SUBMITTED to chemical test
Prior criminal charges and convictions
Description of items seized during arrest
DO NOT identify prospective witness

Question 46

Good reason for police officers to be familiar with legitimate activity on his post is

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when the unusual occurs he will notice it and investigate

Question 47

FIRST FACTOR to consider regarding ransom note is

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fingerprints

Question 48

Person complains that his next-door neighbors (father/son) argue loudly at 5 am. FIRST thing you should do is

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find out if the complainant spoke to him about it

Question 49

What should you do to help a rape victim answer your questions?

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sympathize with them and calm them down

Question 50

Husband and wife family argument - you should

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separate them and listen to both sides

Question 51

Use selective enforcement to

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reduce accidents at specific locations - enforce laws regarding specific offense at the time and place.