LT Exam Flashcards
What two SCOTUS cases establish the exclusionary rule?
- Weeks v. US
- Mapp v. Ohio
What is one significant thing a SUPERVISOR can be disciplined for?
Lack of supervision
What type of evidence are weapons, fingerprints, blood, and drugs?
Physical evidence
When you establish the minimum blood alcohol content, is that direct or circumstantial evidence?
Direct evidence
What are the 4 vehicle descriptors?
(Acronym: CYMB)
Color
Year
Model
Body
GRATUITIES (Withrow & Dailey):
Who is a “Presenter”?
Offers a gift voluntarily and without expectation of a return from the receiver.
GRATUITIES (Withrow & Dailey):
Who is a “Contributor”?
Furnishes something towards a result and expects something in return.
GRATUITIES (Withrow & Dailey):
Who is a “Capitulator”?
Involuntarily responds to the demand of the receiver.
GRATUITIES (Withrow & Dailey):
Who is an “Acceptor”?
Receives the gift humbly.
GRATUITIES (Withrow & Dailey):
Who is an “Expector”?
Looks forward to the gift and is annoyed in the absence of it.
GRATUITIES (Withrow & Dailey):
Who is a “Conqueror”?
Assumes TOTAL control over the exchange.
GRATUITIES (Withrow & Dailey):
Which two types are NOT corruption?
“Presenter” & “Acceptor”
What is a better way to describe “Random Patrol”
“Varied Patrol.” Because you’re not wandering aimlessly, you’re just varying the route in such a way that you patterns are unpredictable to criminals.
Who in MSP maintains social media? (Unit, division, & office?)
Public Affairs, Executive Division, Office of the Director.
What is indirect or circumstantial evidence?
Merely tends to incriminate a suspect by tying them to the crime, but it does not offer conclusive proof.
Who is the father of modern day policing?
August Vollmer
- What is the primary characteristic of an anticipatory search warrant?
- What case?
It requires a triggering condition (US v. Grubbs).
What rule of law comes from Chimel v. California?
Incident to a lawful arrest, you can search the arrestee’s (1) person and (2) the area within their immediate control (meaning the area from which he might gain possession of a weapon or destructible evidence).
https://www.streetcoptraining.com/chimel-v-california-395-u-s-752-1969/
What are the three eras of policing?
- Reform Era: 1800-1900.
- Social Upheaval: 60’s & 70’s.
- Community Policing: 1980-2000.
What are the three main methods to create crime scene sketches? Describe each.
- Coordinate method/baseline technique: Measures an object from two fixed points of reference.
- Triangulation method: Bird’s eye view best used for outdoor scenes.
- Cross-Projection method: Best for indoor scenes (top-down view where the walls are “folded down” to allow measurement up the walls.
What is a crime scene sketch?
Basically a handwritten photograph of a crime scene, but unlike a photograph it represents the scene as it actually is rather than as it is perceived by the viewer (e.g. photos can distort scale, distance, etc.).
How do you measure the effectiveness of community policing?
The absence of crime.
What is “authentic leadership”?
Being deeply aware of how you think, behave, and are seen by others. You can be both genuine or a real bastard.
Does a LEO posing as a prisoner need to give Miranda warning? What case is controlling?
No. Illinois v. Perkins.
Who is a “cognitive interview” appropriate for?
Witnesses and victims.
What case deals with “stop and frisk”?
Terry v. Ohio
What case establishes the primary factors for use of force?
Graham v. Connor
What are the four factors considered in field interviews?
- Freedom of movement.
- Number of officers.
- Physical contact.
- Retaining personal property.
What are the four search patterns?
- Spiral.
- Grid.
- Strip / line.
- Quadrant / zone.
What is “active patrol”?
Uses every available opportunity to discover, detect, observe, and interdict.
What is a “transactional” leader?
Gives something to get something. Motivates followers by appealing to their self-interest.
What is a community policing supervisor considered?
Innovative
If 2 officers are NOT present for a CI payment, within what time frame must command follow-up?
90 days.
What did Withrow & Daily research?
Corruption related to gratuities.
What is the laisse faire style of leadership?
Hands off, reluctant to use authority or make decisions.
What is an “admission”?
A self-incriminating statement that falls short of an acknowledgement of guilt.
What is a personnel complaint?
Allegations of misconduct against any employee by someone inside or outside the organization.
What is “directed patrol”?
Putting cars in certain areas or giving special attention to certain areas. You direct patrol efforts to areas where crimes are most likely to occur.
What does a transformational leader do? And how?
MOTIVATES by emphasizing the upper levels of Maslow’s hierarchy.
What does equality in community policing mean?
Having equal access to police treatment and services.
What does “community policing” involve?
Community and police participation and problem solving.
What was the Christopher Commission, and what did it find regarding mid-level force tactics?
LAPD investigation after Rodney King. Officers didn’t believe there were any effective mid-level force tactics, which led to greater use of deadly force.
MSP vision statement?
Be a leader and partner in law enforcement and public safety, with a highly trained, full-service state police force that is mobile, flexible, and responsive to emerging public safety needs across Michigan.
What is one of the most important contributions an officer can make?
Field interviews.
What are Kelling & Moore known for?
Evolution of policing.
What are the command steps for prosecuting a grievance?
- Immediate supervisor.
- District commander.
- Director.
- Arbitration.
What was the Knapp Commission formed to investigate?
Institutionalized corruption in NYPD.
How often shall long guns be cleaned and function checked?
Semi-annually.
What is a reason a police officer is in a bad shooting?
They must make a split-second decision.
How often do long guns need to be inspected?
Monthly.
What is a primary characteristic of a FINISHED crime scene sketch?
It is drawn to scale.
What is sleeping on duty considered?
Shirking responsibility.