PO Training P1 Flashcards
Persons designated as peace officers: ______
- Court Clerks ________
(2.10)…..2.10(21b)
Powers of peace officers CPL: _______
(2.20)
Persons designated as peace officers in section 2.10 CPL shall have the following powers
The power to make arrests without a warrant pursuant to article _______ CPL
The power to use physical force and deadly physical force in making an arrest or in preventing an escape pursuant to article 35.30 PL.
The power to carry out warrantless searches whenever such searches are constitutionally permissible and acting pursuant to their special duties. 140.50 CPL
The power to issue appearance tickets pursuant to subsection 3 of article 150.20 CPL when acting pursuant to their special duties.
The power to issue uniform appearance tickets pursuant to article 27 of the Parks and Recreation Law and to issue simplified traffic information pursuant to article 100.25 CPL and section 207 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), whenever acting pursuant to their special duties. (Violation, Misdemeanor, Class E Felony Only)
The power to issue a uniform navigation summons and/or complaint pursuant to section 19 of the Navigation Law, whenever acting pursuant to their special duties.
The power to issue appearance tickets pursuant to article 71 of the Environmental Conservation Law, whenever acting pursuant to their special duties.
The power to possess and take custody of firearms not owned by the peace officer, for the purpose of disposing, guarding, or any other lawful purpose consistent with their duties as a peace officer.
140.25
Powers of the peace officer
A peace officer CANNOT apply or execute an ____________.
A peace officer CAN apply for but CANNOT execute a _________
A peace officer CAN apply for and execute ___________
arrest warrant….search warrant……bench warrants
- Arrest warrant is ________ arraignment.
- Bench warrant is ________ arraignment
BEFORE…..
After
Peace officer has the power to make warrantless arrests CPL_______
140.25
UCS peace officer’s geographical area of employment is: ________
all of NYS
“A peace officer acts pursuant to his special duties when he performs the duties of his office, pursuant to the specialized nature of his particular employment, whereby he is required or authorized to enforce any general, special of local law or charter, rule, regulation, judgment or order” means _______
On duty
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PEACE OFFICERS:
Every peace officer appointed after September 1, 1980 is required to successfully complete a training program approved by the Municipal Police Training Council for certification as a peace officer.
x
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR PEACE OFFICERS:
If a peace officer employee has not completed the required training within ____ months of appointment, they may not exercise the powers of a peace officer as listed above.
12
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE FIREARM TRANSACTION FORM PROCEDURE WITHIN _______ AFTER THE ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF A FIREARM IS PUNISHABLE AS A CLASS ‘A’ MISDEMEANOR
Although the Penal Law allows ______ days for registration of a firearm with the agency, the Court Officer Rules and Procedure Manual requires registration forms to be submitted to the commanding officer on _______________. Failure to promptly report the acquisition or disposition of a firearm is an extremely serious matter which may lead to disciplinary action or criminal prosecution.
Ten (10)……ten (10)…..the NEXT REGULAR BUSINESS DAY
DCJS STANDS FOR?
DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
COURT TESTIMONY
State facts concisely. Do not rattle on in an attempt to justify yourself. Admit, if asked, that you discussed the case with the prosecutor, victim, witnesses, other officers, etc. Discussing the case is normal procedure
x
COURT TESTIMONY
If you do not know the answer to a question, state “I don’t know.” If you don’t remember, state “I don’t remember.” If possible, you should avoid phrases such as: “I think,” “I guess,” etc.
x
COURT TESTIMONY
Make eye contact with the judge, jury and questioning attorney.
x
COURT TESTIMONY
If an objection is made to a question, wait for the judge’s ruling before answering. Answer only if the objection is overruled.
x
Identifying Suspicious Mail
________ is first line of defence
Awareness
Identifying Suspicious Mail
- Mail delivered to court facility
- Passed through x–ray machine
- taken to central non-public area
Adjacent to handwashing facility - Employees are strongly encouraged to wear _____________
disposable gloves
Identifying Suspicious Mail
Some characteristics of suspicious mail to keep in mind include:
- Lopsided or uneven envelopes or packages;
- Excessive weight or postage;
- Unusual stains, discoloration or odor,
- A mistake or general-attention address, lack of a return address, an obviously fictitious return address, or a return address that differs from the postmark;
- Excessive tape, string, or other non-descript wrapping;
- Protruding wires, foil, or other obvious mechanical component
- Audible noises, e.g. ticking: or
- Restrictive endorsement, e.g. “Personal”, “Confidential”.
x
Is an envelope written out in pencil suspicious?
NO
Contaminated mail
(ALL OF THE ABOVE)
1) Immediately cease handling the article.
2) Cover the article with anything appropriate and readily available, e.g. a piece of paper, a bag, trash can, napkin/tissue, file folder, newspaper, etc.
3) If any content spill out of the article, turn off any fans, air conditioners, etc. and close any windows to reduce the likelihood of the content being dispersed
4) Leave the room and, where possible, close the door. To prevent further possible contamination of other areas, DO NOT leave the immediate area.
5) If possible, wash hands and any other exposed area of the skin that may have come into contact with the mail with soap and water.
6) Notify your “Facility Emergency Contact Person(s)”. (Note that equipment used to place the emergency call should be considered contaminated equipment and treated accordingly.)
7) Write a list of all the _________ (ie. employees and visitors) in the room or immediate are where the article was found, and/or areas deemed to have become contaminated. Give the list to the emergency personnel who respond, retain a copy of your facility’s files, and forward a copy to the Department of Public Safety.
individuals
Major Components of a firearm, shotgun or rifle:
- Barrel,
- Slide or cylinder,
- frame or receiver
x
Knives = 265.00 (4-5c)
x
Knives:
Pilum ballistic knife, Metal knuckle knife, gravity knife, switchblade, stiletto
x
Superior Courts have trial jurisdiction of all offences T or F?
T
Lower Criminal courts have preliminary jurisdiction of ________ and trial jurisdiction of all offences except _______.
all offences……felonies
Lower Criminal Courts:
CDs and TVs
City, District, Town, Village (and Superior Court Judge sittings as a lower criminal court for arraignments, search warrants, warrants of arrest)
Fire Classifications: __________
A B C D K
Fire Classifications: A
Ordinary Solid Combustible materials
Fire Classifications: B
Flammable liquids and gasses
Fire Classifications: C
Energized electrical equipment
Fire Classifications: D
Combustible metals
Fire Classifications: K
Oils and fats
Most common fire extinguisher
ABC
PL Art 35 title: ___________
Defense of Justification
Art 35
Force in Law Enforcement is used to gain _________ and ________ using the MINIMUM amount of force necessary
control and custody
Art 35
If using deadly physical force, it must be because:
ALL
- Absolutely necessary
- Life threatening
- Last resort
Force continuum:
- Officer Presence
- Verbals
- Soft Hands (no pain)
- Hard Hands (pain)
- Intermediate weapons
- Deadly physical force
x
Name that Standard!
The Constitutional Standard by which the actions of the officer are going to be judged from the point of view of the officer within the particular circumstances of the case.
This covers physical force and deadly physical force.
Objective reasonableness standard
Use of force is covered under the _______ Amendment Searches and Seizures:
A seizure is the government termination of ________ through a means intentionally applied.
Fourth….movement
Physical force = all force other than deadly physical force
x
Deadly Physical Force = physical force capable of causing death or other serious physical injury
x
Graham v Connor Created:
Objective reasonableness standard
Name the case:
- Deadly Physical Force is covered by objective reasonableness standard
Tennessee v Garner:
Name that case:
- Every Situation is unique and must be treated as such.
Scott v Harris
Highest Court is:
Court of Appeal
Goals of Tactical Communications:
(All of the above)
- Officer Safety
- Enhanced Professionalism
- Decrease Citizen Complaints
- Decrease Vicarious Liability
- Lessen Personal Stress on the job and at home
- Court power
- Increased Morale
x
The Goal of Law Enforcement:
GVC
Generate Voluntary Compliance
Verbal Judo
Power Principles:
- As ego goes _____, power and safety goes _______
UP…….. DOWN
Badge =
Public Trust
