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Module 7 Flashcards

1
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  1. The officer’s reputation in case preparation and courtroom testimony has to do with the officer’s _________.
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  • ability to prepare to testify (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • gender
  • ethnicity and that of the defendant
  • None of the above
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  1. Officers are generally held to a higher standard than civilian witnesses, which means they are expected to remember everything.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. When reviewing a case for statutory requirements, any errors should be kept from the state’s attorney, as it may reflect poorly on the initial investigation.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. When highlighting a written report in preparing to testify, the officer should use more than one color highlighter.
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  • True (Correct Answer)

* False (Your Answer)

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  1. According to the Gunderson (2003) tip of “Know the Rules of the Courtroom”, the prosecution or defense may file a motion in limine, which is aimed at preventing witnesses from discussing the case with each other after the trial has started. (Gunderson, Five Tips for Testifying in Court)
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  • True (Your Answer)

* False (Correct Answer)

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  1. The order in which the witnesses are called to testify is determined by the state’s attorney or by established courtroom protocol.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. When the officer and state’s attorney meet during a pre-trial conference, the officer can safely assume any new or follow-up information has been included in the state’s attorney’s file.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. If the officer’s subpoena has “___________”, this means ________.
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  • em labulm, the officer is required by the court to provide a signed chain-of-custody receipt for the evidence.
  • duces tecum, the officer is required by the court to present any listed evidence. (Correct Answer)
  • duces labulm, the officer is required by the court to provide a signed chain of custody and to present any listed evidence. (Your Answer)
  • none of the above
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  1. During the pre-trial conference, the officer should check with the state’s attorney or court to determine if a uniform and or weapon are appropriate attire for court.
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  • True (Correct Answer)

* False (Your Answer)

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  1. Once an officer is informed he/she will be testifying in court, the officer should prepare a uniform or other clothing to wear in advance of the court date.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. Officers should protect the confidentiality of the case file contents ___________.
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  • unless the case is subject to the Illinois Law Enforcement Case Act.
  • because inadmissible information may be released and could jeopardize the case (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • because the case file information must be kept from the defense, as disclosure may damage the prosecution’s case
  • none of the above
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  1. A witness (including an officer) must be able to explain where the evidence was found, how the evidence was found, and the path the evidence took to reach the court.
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  • True (Correct Answer)

* False (Your Answer)

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  1. When on the witness stand and answering questions, officers should answer questions _________.
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  • immediately to give the jury the impression the officer is knowledgeable and credible (Your Answer)
  • immediately to give the judge and jury the impression the officer is credible and not fabricating a response
  • after pausing and carefully thinking about the question (Correct Answer)
  • None of the above
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  1. The officer should only look at the judge when answering questions.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. The officer should anticipate standard objections while testifying.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. The officer should ________ the state’s or defense attorney or judge while they are talking.
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  • not interrupt (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • always interrupt, for a good reason
  • interrupt
  • None of the above
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  1. Once an officer has finished testifying and the case has ended, the officer should try to meet with the state’s attorney to discuss___________.
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  • problems concerning testimony, preparation, and the officer’s conduct
  • preparation, chain of custody or evidence, and legal technicalities
  • problems concerning testimony, preparation, and legal technicalities
  • all of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
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  1. Few courts will allow an officer to attend a criminal trial in which he/she is not a witness.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. Since the main factor determining if a case will go to trial is the accuracy, quality, and detail of the written report, the officer’s reputation has little impact on deciding if the case will go to trial.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. When reviewing a case file in preparing to testify in court, the officer should only be concerned with his/her particular role in the investigation.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

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  1. In discussing witnesses with the state’s attorney, the officer should advise the state’s attorney of any relationships between the witnesses and defendant.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

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  1. When the officer and state’s attorney meet during a pre-trial conference, the availability of evidence in the case, if any, should be discussed.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

23
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  1. Officers should be sure to inform the state’s attorney of any specific __________ or ___________ of the case.
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  • media or newspaper reports
  • strengths or weaknesses (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • “ins or outs”
  • None of the Above
24
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  1. An officer’s “appearance” deals with ________.
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  • Physical, Mental, and Environment
  • Physical, Psychological, and Timeliness
  • Physical, Attitude, and Timeliness (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • None of the above
25
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  1. The Illinois Law Enforcement Records Act ________.
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  • mandates the release of all case file information
  • mandates the release of select case file information
  • does not exist (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • None of the above
26
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  1. Officers should always speculate when answering the state’s attorney or defense attorney’s questions.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

27
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  1. Asking for a question to be repeated by the state’s or defense attorney will show the officer is not paying attention.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

28
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  1. If the officer’s response to a state’s or defense attorney’s question will lead to the use of vulgar language, the officer should _______.
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  • use the language, as the officer is under oath and such language is expected from an officer testifying truthfully
  • use the language, as if it isn’t used, the defense may accuse the officer of lying on the stand.
  • refuse to answer the question
  • inform the attorney and judge prior to using such language (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
29
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  1. An officer must ________ his/her emotions, because ___________.
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  • fully release; it will show the jury the officer is being truthful
  • limit; it will show the jury the officer is truthful and able to control one’s emotions
  • control; the defense attorney may exploit this as the officer may begin to answer questions without thinking (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • None of the above
30
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  1. Officers should not contact the state’s attorney after the trial, because it may jeopardize the case if it is appealed.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

31
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  1. To increase an officer’s ability to give court testimony, officers should ___________.
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  • sit in on other criminal trials (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • watch as many court shows on TV as possible
  • watch only court TV trials on criminal cases
  • none of the above
32
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  1. In many cases, the officer is not the state’s primary witness?
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)

33
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  1. When an officer reviews a case file in preparing to go to court, he/she should look for the ___________.
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  • actions of the officer during the investigation
  • actions of other officers during the investigation
  • statutory requirements or elements of the offense
  • All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
34
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  1. When reviewing a written report, the officer should use which of the following methods to point out the main areas of the report?
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  • Delete the parts not pertaining to the officer’s role
  • Mark out the parts not pertaining to the officer’s role
  • Highlight the parts pertaining to the officer’s role (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • None of the above
35
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  1. Which of the following were mentioned in the Gunderson (2003) reading as being the “five tips” to testifying in court?
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  • Know the nature of the hearing, review all reports, meet with the prosecutor prior to testifying, know the rules of the courtroom, and rise to the highest standard. (Correct Answer/ Your Answer)
  • Prepare by reviewing the case file, honesty above all else, integrity of officers, higher standards, and don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know.” Prepare, prepare, prepare, prepare, and prepare.
  • None of the above
36
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  1. When the officer and state’s attorney meet during a pre-trial conference, the conference should mention witnesses, specifically ____________.
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  • Witness statements, witness injuries, witness order, and witness honesty.
  • Witness statements, adverse witnesses, witness order, and witness presence. (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • Witness statements and witness order.
  • None of the above
37
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  1. Many state’s attorneys use a “predicate question” book to outline their questions of witnesses in certain crimes.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

38
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  1. During the pre-trial conference, the officer should be up-front with the state’s attorney regarding the officer’s experience (or inexperience) testifying in court.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

39
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  1. If an officer will be late, it is better to arrive late and justify the late appearance rather than call ahead.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

40
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  1. An officer may discuss the case with the judge, defense attorney, bailiff, jurors, witnesses, or the media.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

41
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  1. Without a chain of custody, ________.
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  • the officer’s word and written report will serve the same purpose as the chain of custody
  • the officer’s word will be sufficient to provide a foundation to allow the evidence into court
  • the defense may challenge the authenticity of the evidence and it may be inadmissible in court (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • None of the above
42
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  1. The officer should not hesitate to argue with a defense attorney, as this is expected since they will often try to misstate the officer’s testimony.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

43
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  1. The use of police jargon is acceptable while testifying.
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  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

44
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  1. According to the Gunderson (2003) tip of “Review all Reports”, an officer can be expected to retain every detail of every call he/she has responded to.
A
  • True (Your Answer)

* False (Correct Answer)

45
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  1. To minimize the possibility of falling into a defense attorney’s traps, the officer and state’s attorney should discuss any possible defense strategies during the pre-trial conference.
A
  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

46
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  1. When on the witness stand and answering questions, the officer should ___________.
A
  • briefly answer the question in a statement that is truthful and to the point (Correct Answer)
  • answer the question with an extended answer to prevent the defense from answering additional questions
  • answer the question with as few words as possible, as additional words may be used against the officer in subsequent questions
  • none of the above (Your Answer)
47
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  1. Which of the following factors may dictate whether or not a case goes to trial?
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  • The accuracy and detail of the written report
  • The officer’s reputation
  • Amount of time that has elapsed since the arrest and the trial
  • All of the above (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
48
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  1. Since few cases are dismissed or few defendants plead guilty, most cases go to trial.
A
  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

49
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  1. When highlighting a written report in preparing to testify, the officer should not use more than one color highlighter.
A
  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

50
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  1. After the officer provides the evidence and chain of custody to the court, he/she should ___________.
A
  • leave the evidence and chain of custody with the state’s attorney
  • not release the evidence to anyone other than an officer of the court or as specified by agency policy. (Correct Answer / Your Answer)
  • not be concerned with the evidence, as it has served its purpose in the trial and will not be needed again
  • None of the above
51
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  1. The state’s attorney’s feedback to officers concerning their testimony or conduct in court can provide valuable information to officers.
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  • True (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

* False

52
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  1. If the officer’s subpoena has duces tecum, this means the officer is required by the court to arrive at least 2 hours early.
A
  • True

* False (Correct Answer / Your Answer)

53
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  1. If the officer did not understand the question, he/she should ___________.
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  • answer the question as best as possible
  • construct a vague response that could possibly cover the question, but yet protect the officer from other questions (Your Answer)
  • ask for the question to be repeated (Correct Answer)
  • briefly answer the question in as few words as possible

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