Miscellaneous Class Info Flashcards
1
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6 pillars of character
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Trustworthiness
respect
responsibility
fairness
caring
good citizenship
2
Q
LVMPD Values
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I - integrity
C - courage
A - accountability
R - respect
E - excellence
3
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Values
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core beliefs that guide and motivate attitude and actions
4
Q
Name 2 primary reasons that quick and efficient map reading is important to the Cadet/PSR
A
enhance your basic navigation and orientation skills to efficiently respond to calls
5
Q
Identify all Area Commands
A
Northwest (NWAC)
Bolden (BAC)
Northeast (NEAC)
Enterprise (EAC)
Spring Valley (SVAC)
South Central (SCAC)
Southeast (SEAC)
Summerlin (SAC)
Convention Center (CCAC)
Downtown (DTAC)
6
Q
State what 6 digit numbers represent that are included on MDT dispatches
A
FD Map coordinates
7
Q
list the 3 areas of Metro’s jurisdiction
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City of Las Vegas
Unincorporated areas of Clark County
McCarran Airport
8
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usage of seat belts in LVMPD Vehicles
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must wear seatbelts when in motion unless:
- vehicle traveling less than 15mph AND
- driver or passenger is expecting to exit for immediate police action
9
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rules of cellular phone device while operating LVMPD vehicle
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- texting, emailing, or use of cellular phone device without hands free mechanism while driving is prohibited
- cellular devices should be hands free
- cellular devices prohibited during pursuit
- personal communications on phone should be out of view of public
10
Q
when should a VCR be completed
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at the beginning of each shift
11
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3 things identified by standard patrol unit call sign
A
shift, sector, beat
12
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2 purposes of constitution of USA
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- limit and restrict government
- framework for government
13
Q
3 branches of government
A
legislative
executive
judicial
14
Q
which branch of government does law enforcement belong to
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executive
15
Q
total number of amendments
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27
16
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what amendments constitute the bill of rights
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first 10 amendments
17
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purpose of bill of rights
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address constitutional issues to secure the rights of the people (religion, arms, life, liberty, property, trial procedures, citizenry)
18
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4 rights granted by first amendment
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freedom of
1. speech
2. religion
3. press
4. assembly
19
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2nd amendment
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keep and bear arms
20
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2 rights granted by the 4th amendment
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- no unreasonable searches or seizures
- no warrants without probable cause
21
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4 rights granted by the 5th amendment
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- trial by jury for ‘infamous’ (felony) crimes
- no double jeopardy
- no self incrimination
- due process of law
22
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define evidence
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anything that when presented to the senses tends to prove, or disprove, a point
23
Q
who determines the admissibility of evidence during criminal proceedings
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a judge
24
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level of proof required at a preliminary hearing or a grand jury proceeding
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probable cause
25
level of proof required to convict in a criminal trial
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
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4 types of evidence
real, demonstrative, documentary, testimonial
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define Real evidence
tangible, directly related to the case
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define demonstrative evidence
created for use during trial to demonstrate or clarify a fact
not collected on scene
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define documentary evidence
any evidence on media that can be preserved and presented
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define testimonial evidence
given under oath before court or other panel
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difference between evidence and safe keeping
evidence has connection to criminal investigation and can be used in court of law
safekeeping can be released to owner without having to get authorization and has no connection to criminal investigation
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6 categories of evidence
1. Inculpatory
2. Exculpatory
3. Direct
4. Circumstantial
5. Corroborating
6. Hearsay
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define hearsay evidence
out of court statement offered to prove truth of what it asserts; person isn't physically there
34
define excited utterance
statement relating to startling event or condition made while declarant was under stress of excitement caused by event or condition
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dying declaration
declarant makes statement while under belief that death is imminent
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state policy of LVMPD as it pertains to reliance on use of force, dignity and liberty of all persons, and the value of human life
officers hold the highest regard for dignity and liberty of all persons and place minimal reliance upon use of force
Application of deadly force only employed in most extreme circumstances when lesser means of force have failed or could not be reasonably considered
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6 circumstances when officer may use reasonable force
1. protect themselves
2. protect others
3. to overcome resistance (to lawful police control)
4. to affect a lawful detention
5. to affect a lawful arrest
6. to conduct a lawful search
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state the perspective a use of force is viewed from when determining if the force used was reasonable
must be judged from perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene
not viewed with the benefit of 20/20 vision of hindsight
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3 objective factors of Graham v. connor
1. the severity of crime(s) at issue
2. whether the subject poses an immediate threat to the safety of officer(s) or others
3. whether the subject is actively resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest by flight
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5 additional factors of Graham v. Connor
1. the influence of drugs/alcohol or mental capacity of the subject
2. the time available to an officer to make a decision
3. the availability of officers/resources to de-escalate the situation
4. the proximity or access of weapons to the subject
5. the environmental factors and/or other exigent circumstances
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levels of resistance
Compliant
Obstructive
Assaultive
Life-threatening
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Define compliant
a person contacted by an officer who acknowledges direction or lawful orders given and offers no resistance
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define obstructive
the subject is uncooperative, not complying with an officer's commands, or their physical actions are intended to prevent an officer from placing the subject in custody or under control; the subject's actions are NOT directed at harming the officer or others
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define assaultive
the subject demonstrates an intent to harm the officer, others, or themselves
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define life threatening
the subject's actions are likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury to the officer or others
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define low level force
a level of control that balances against a subject who is compliant or obstructive and is neither likely nor intended to cause injury
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define intermediate force
a level of control that balances against a subject who is assaultive and has the potential to cause injury or substantial pain
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define deadly force
a degree of force which balances against a subject whose actions are life threatening and likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury
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4 elements of deadly force
Ability
Opportunity
Imminent Jeopardy
Preclusion
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define de-escalation
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define duty to intervene
any officer present and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond that which is objectively reasonable under circumstances shall, when in a position to do so, safely intercede to prevent the use of such excessive force. officers shall promptly report these observations to a supervisor
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de-escalation
an officer's actions to slow down, stabilize, and resolve an incident as safely as possible by reducing danger through the use of verbal persuasion, tactics, resources, and transitioning through force options
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3 primary functions of PSRs/cadets
1. handle specific report calls that do not require presence of a commissioned officer
2. to assist patrol officers with completion of paperwork
3. to document occurrence of a crime by completing a crime report or other required paperwork
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should PSRs/cadets have suspect contact
No
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2 categories of evidence cadets will not handle/impound
firearms
narcotics
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pre-arrival considerations when responding to calls involving property/person crimes
is it safe for you to arrive alone?
suspect description?
who is PR and what is their association?
is there a victim and are they present?
are there witnesses?
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where should cadets park their vehicle on a report call to a residence
2-3 houses away, same side of street, where can be seen
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where should cadet park their vehicle if patrol has already arrived on scene
behind patrol vehicle, do not block them!
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steps when making contact with PR/victim/witness (list at least 2)
- introduce yourself
- confirm suspect description, mode, direction of travel
- determine if PR is victim or representative
- request identification from PR/victim/witnesses
- ask for details of incident
- have PR/victim/witness complete a voluntary statement
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steps when completing investigation and completing reports (list at least 3)
- determine need for crime scene analyst or PD unit
- records check on victim/suspect/PR to confirm info
- determine what reports/paperwork is needed
- can you process?
- obtain surveillance video
- impound evidence
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identify when you will advise dispatch of Code 4 status
5 minutes after arriving and every 30 minutes after
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identify what cadets will not do on a scene
-respond to crime against a person without presence of patrol officer
- process or impound drug/narcotics or firearms
- process crime scenes requiring comparison photography
- preform photographic documentation or recovery of evidence from suspects
- respond to request at detention facility
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can PSRs photograph misdemeanor battery
yes
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criteria to request a crime scene analyst for residential or commercial burglary
-owner or responsible person present
- areas handled by suspect are conducive to latent print or DNA recovery or are not accessed by public
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when does policy require notification to be made to patrol investigations as it relates to monetary value of loss on residential/commercial burglary and grand larceny
- areas handled by suspect are conducive to latent print or DNA recovery
- suspect has not had legal access to area previously
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when can follow ups/knock and talks be conducted by cadets
reference an additional victim or witness
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function of each of the 3 branches of government
Legislative - enacts the law
Executive - enforces the law
Judicial - interprets the law
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define crime
a crime is an act or omission forbidden by law, punishable upon conviction by death, imprisonment, fine or other penal discipline
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3 classifications of crime
Misdemeanor
Gross Misdemeanor
Felony
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define misdemeanor
punishable by fine of not more than $1,000.00 or imprisonment in the city or county jail for not more than 6 months, or by both fine and imprisonment
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define gross misdemeanor
punishable by fine of not more than $2,000.00 or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 1 year or by both fine and imprisonment
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define felony
punishable by death or imprisonment in the state penitentiary
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jurisdiction of municipal court
adult misdemeanors and traffic in city of las vegas
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jurisdiction of clark county justice court
preliminary hearings of all adult gross misdemeanors and felonies in unincorporated clark county
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jurisdiction of clark county district court
all adult gross misdemeanor, felony trials, and sentencing in clark county; all juvenile proceedings
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2 elements which must co-exist to constitute a crime
1. an act
2. intent (or criminal negligence)
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define intent
a state of mind in which a person seeks a particular result through a particular course of action
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minimum age where a person is considered capable of committing a crime
10
(8-10 can commit murder and sexual assault)
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2 classifications of parties to crime
principal
accessory
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define principles
directly participates in crime; charged with full crime
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statute of limitations for misdemeanor crime
1 year
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state color and type of writing instrument used in completion of official department records and documents
ballpoint pen
black ink
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format of printing to be used in completion of official department records and documents
capital/upper case (block) letters
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should abbreviations be used in narrative portion of department reports and documents
No
85
what do each numerical digits represent in an LVMPD event number
first 4 are year and month, written YYMM
next 2 are 00
last 6 are the call (resets monthly)
86
what grammatical person-perspective is a narrative written in
first person
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six major elements of good report writing
includes
1. who
2. what
3. when
4. where
5. why
6. how
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S.A.I.N.T.E.D.D
Social security number
Address
ID#
Name
Time and date of Call
Event #
Date of Birth
Description of subject
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purpose of P1 Incident Crime Report
ICR is used to document all criminal charges, persons, property, vehicles, MOs, and narratives
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state the location on the P1 ICR to list a possible suspect, when probable cause to arrest does not exist
"person of interest"
91
why is it imperative that a voluntary statement report is obtained from a victim and all witnesses
victims and witnesses often change their minds at the time of prosecution or forget details; can also hugely assist prosecutors and investigators
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under what conditions can the cadet write a voluntary statement report for victim/witnesses
if subject is too traumatized or illiterate
93
define communication
the process of exchanging thoughts and ideas
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5 traits of good communication
be fair
be equal
be consistent
be honest
respect others
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4 aspects of non verbal communication
appearance
position
gestures
eye contact
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define one way communication
a one way only delivery of info, such as advice or instructions
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define two way communication
requires info to flow in more than one direction. Info, in the form of a message, must be received, as well as sent, to complete the process
98
list 6 barriers to communication
language
noise
attitude
culture/ethnicity
gender
generations
99
define command presence
a manner of posture and interaction, which conveys authority, commands attention, shows confidence, and thus increases credibility
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3 ways an officer can demonstrate command presence
1. use proper voice volume
2. make eye contact
3. be professional
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define empathy
to understand another point of view of a situation through the eyes of the witness, suspect, victim
102
define rapport
harmonious relationship between people who have established mutual trust
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6 steps to achieve rapport
1. remember/use people's name
2. find common ground
3. actively listen
4. ask questions
5. mind your body language
6. reserve judgement
