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1
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successful recruitment and management of informants pivots:

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the ability of the investigator to recognize the motivation of the informant

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2
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Control of informants is best achieved through:

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frequent personal contacts with them

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3
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After the cover story for the UC officer is established, what must take place to uncovering criminal wrongdoing?

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a methodical process of infiltration

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4
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2 problems UC may have:

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  • maintaining criminal identity

- the process of reintegration back to normal investigation duties

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5
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Extent of homicide

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  • adults ages 20-24 will be victims of murder
  • murderers were most commonly 20-24 years old
  • largest category of murderers are listed at acquaintances
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the most important variable effecting the decomposition of a body is:

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Accessibility to insects; especially flies

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7
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Gunshot wounds: Smudging

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indicates the victim was close to the assailant

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8
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Robbery

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takes property from its rightful owner; acts without owners permission; intends to steal property and uses force or intimidation against the owner

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9
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Most common type of robbery

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Street robberies

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10
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Most stalking laws require that

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the perpetrator make a credible threat of violence against the victim or a member of their family

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11
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Rape victim’s level of resistance:

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consent may involve submission, but submission does not necessarily imply consent

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12
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In 2010 Registered Sex Offender was an abductor in how many children cases

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1

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13
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The immediate search zone for a missing child should be described as:

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perimeter of the child’s zone of safety

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14
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Investigation for Battered Child syndrome steps

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  • interviewing witnesses about prior injuries
  • obtaining a reasoning for the injuries by caregiver
  • assessing the conclusions of a medical professional who may have seen the victim before
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15
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Forensic interviews for child abuse- sexual assault

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  • cognitive
  • step wise
  • narrative elaboration
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16
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People are presumed innocent until:

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each element of the offense is proven beyond a reasonable doubt

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17
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What is not stored on a DCF ( digital case file)

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in car video footage

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18
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if a firearm can not be unloaded and secured for evidence submitting, who do you contact

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on call evidence specialist

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19
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If the equipment committee manager deems you are negligent in your lost or stolen items, you are responsible for

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may have to reimburse for a maximum of 500 per item

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20
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00 buckshot range

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20-25 yards

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21
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If an on duty officer fails the second qualification for firearms, what occurrs

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be places on non duty capacity by learned skilled units, AND remedial classes

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22
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You can not live further than _ for a take home vehicle

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25 miles

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23
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Employees will not serve in a civil process or render assistance unless

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THE CITY IS A PARTY

  • statutory duty to do so
  • a court order requires assistance
  • authorized by a supervisor
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24
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During SIU investigations, if asked for a reenactment the following is true

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the officers reenactment is voluntary and is considered a waiver of the officers 5th amendment right against self incrimination

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25
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externally initiated complaints of a serious nature require immediate notification of:

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an available supervisor

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26
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Admin inquires into critical incidents or other incidents instructed by the chief or designee will be assigned to:

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the appropriate unit or division based on the circumstances of the inquiry

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27
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Employees who refuse to answer questions directly related to an ADMIN investigation, may be ordered to answer question or subject to discipline for insubordination BUT:

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Nothing administratively ordered can be provided to a criminal investigator

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28
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Officer final classification agreement ( OFCA)

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  • officer accepts responsibility for their actions
  • a complaint shall receive a final disposition of sustained
  • officer will not receive discipline exceed 3 days for internal complaints when OFCA is accepted by officer
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29
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Education based discipline

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officers must voluntarily accept it

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30
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primary purpose of progressive discipline is:

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assist the employee to understand that a performance problem or opportunities for improvement exists

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31
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Notice of sustained allegations to attend DM - Discipline meeting

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once the commander notifies the officer of the outcome

the officer:
may request an independent discipline review

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32
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Admin investigation: DRH - discipline review hearing

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are conducted for temporary suspensions of 16 or more days

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33
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Under what circumstances may positive drug test results be used against an officer in a criminal proceeding

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THEY WILL NOT BE

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34
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If an officer is harasses or placed in fear by a subject on contamination of blood/saliva etc who can authorize the blood / saliva draw

A

Austin public health

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35
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Hours of vacation payable upon separation

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vacation 240

exceptional vacation 160

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36
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Who has the final say on what Association material can be posted on the bulletin boards

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Chief of police

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37
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A final disposition for officer misconduct done by a INDEPENDENT investigator is subject for public release only after

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the chiefs final disciplinary decision has been given to the officer whether or not it was served

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38
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SXSW rooster shall be open for

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21 days after which the department can fill from other sources

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39
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Step 1 Agreement Grievance procedures

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  • officer files with the Association grievance committee
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40
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Any grievance found to be valid by the Association Grievance committee shall be submitted to the chief of police within

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15 days

  • brief statement of grievance
  • facts or events its based upon
  • the section of agreement which was violated
  • proposed resolution for grievance
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41
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Elements of offense means:

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  • forbidden conduct
  • required culpability
  • any required results
  • the negation to any exception of the offense
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42
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can not be prosecuted or convicted for any offenses occurring before the age of ____ with exceptions

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younger than 15 years old

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43
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A person who intentionally, knowingly abducts another for the purpose of a ransom, reward or to hold as a shield hostage committs

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Aggravated kidnapping

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44
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Indecency with a child ( under 17)

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Second degree felony

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45
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Prohibited sexual conduct :

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third degree felony

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46
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Theft of service: rental agreement

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fails to return property within 3 days after receiving notice demanding the return AND it is valued at 2,500 or MORE

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47
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Ransomware

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restricts access by an authorized person to a computer, computer system, network, or data in a computer

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48
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A Statement is material: regardless of the admissibly of the statement for evidence

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could affected the course or outcome of the official proceeding

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49
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Weapon free zone within how many feet of a school

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300 ft

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50
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grounds for issuance of a search warrant on obscene materials

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Must be kept or prepared for COMMERCIAL distribution and exhibition

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51
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Dating relationship established based on

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length
nature
frequency

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52
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The court may render a protective order for greater than TWO years IF the court finds the subject in the protective order caused SBI to applicant or family member OR :

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was the subject for two or more previous protective orders rendered to protect the applicant

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53
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determining if computer evidence can be collected and preserved must check:

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the warrant for what can and cannot be seized

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54
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Duties of first officer on scene for a burglary call

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determine if a crime is currently in progress

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55
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Answers to questions asked in the preliminary investigations of Auto Theft allow officers to:

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determine if a crime has been committed or if another situation is at hand such as vehicle reposession

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56
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50 % of fire related property damage is in the US is caused by

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arson for profit

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57
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Federal foreign relations authorization acts 4 primary elements

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  • premeditated
  • political motivated
  • violent
  • committed against non combatants targets
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58
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5 forms of Terrorism

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  • criminal
  • ideological
  • nationalistic
  • state sponsored
  • revolutionary
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59
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In the majority of cases, extremist become radicalized to a great extent through:

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intensifying social interaction with other people with similar beliefs

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60
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The most visible and immediate effective tactic of the US terrorist financing strategy has been:

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designating and blocking the accounts of terrorist and those associate financing terrorist activities

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61
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Deductive reasoning is reasoning based on

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specific pieces of evidence to establish proof that the suspect is guilty of the offense

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62
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Researches suggest that the investigative process is valid in crime detention but should be augmented by:

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the use of protective patrol programs

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63
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The redefining role of the patrol officer is intended to ensure that:

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evidence supporting the continual investigation or case closure is collected at the earliest possible point in the investigation process

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64
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In order to report objectively, the officer must distinguish between:

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facts and hearsay

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65
Q

Which method is used to sketch FIXED object ( commonly outdoor)

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Triangulation method

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66
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Which crime scene method is done by dividing a room in half and having two investigators search each half

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zone search

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67
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Elimination samples of fingerprints and DNA can be used to:

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determine whether the evidence comes from the suspect or someone else

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68
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Which of the following is correct about Anticipatory search warrants:

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they may not be executed until some SPECIFIC event ( a triggering condition), other than the passage of time has occurred

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69
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Courts have held that a suspect is seized within the meaning of the 4th amendment when:

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a law enforcement restricts their movement to leave

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70
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Responsive force recognized by our society

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  • right to self defense, including taking the life of another
  • the power of control for those whom some responsibility for care and custody have been granted to an authority figure
  • The institution of a police group that has relatively unrestricted authority to use force as required
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71
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When is it permissible to ask questions to a subject under arrest when not reading them miranda ?

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concern for public safety

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72
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To best facilitate the overt intelligence collection process, agency administers should

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require officers from all divisions to document any information on suspected criminal activity and pass on such information to intelligence officers

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73
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Tactical intelligence furnishes the police agency with:

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specifics about individuals, organizations and different types of criminal activity

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74
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Flowcharting is a common technique used in data description and integration phase of information analysis. TWO MOST USEFUL TYPES OF FLOWCHARTING ARE:

A

EVENT FLOW

COMMODITY FLOW

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75
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Flipping is a widely used procedure, requiring the approval of:

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local prosecutor

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76
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During a homicide investigation, officers must be prepared to take certain immediate actions, the focus being;

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Identify any aspects of the scene that might be subject to a CHEMICAL CHANGE by dissipation or change because something was moved

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77
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The sentence of life imprisonment without parole is mandatory on conviction of a capital felony if:

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the individual committed the offense when 18 years of age or older

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78
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Adequate cause

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actions that would commonly produce a degree of anger, , rage, resentment , or temper in a person of ordinary temper. Sufficient to render the mind incapable of cooling reflections

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79
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pecuniary loss refers to:

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the fair market value of property at the time and place of its destruction

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80
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THEFT SJF:

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2,5000 or more but less than 30,000

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81
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Access device/connection/device

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make intelligible an encrypted , encoded, scrambled or other nonstable standard signal carried by a multichannel video or information services provider

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82
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Counterfeit communication

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acquire, intercept, receive etc the use of telecommunications without consent of the telecommunication service provider

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83
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False caller ID display

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CLASS A misdemeanor :

with intent to defraud or cause harm, makes a call or engages in any technology that results in the display of ANOTHERS ID

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84
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Polygraph exams:

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a complaint may not be dismissed solely on the basis of the results of the polygraph taken by the complainant

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85
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To justify seizure of personal property under “ Preventing consequences of theft” there must be reasonable ground to believe:

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the property is stolen

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86
Q

Under what condition can the contract mandate work furlough or leave without pay

A

disciplinary actions

87
Q

DONATION BANK FOR OFFICERS

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can give up to 40 hours of VACATION OR SICK leave to the donation bank

88
Q

PANEL REVIEW BOARD

A

8 hours to review information in the IA file with officer and representation.. for critical incident and civil rights violations

89
Q

Following the completion of rehabilitation or counseling in an officers LAST CHANCE AGREEMENT

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probationary period not to exceed 1 year

90
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Arbitration Grievance procedure should be:

A

shall be conducted informally, without strict evidentiary or procedural rules

91
Q

Facts are generally learned by

A

information learned personally by investigators

92
Q

LOCARDS EXCHANGE PRINCIPLE

A

every contact by the perp leaves a trace. two things come in contact with another will leave behind evidence

93
Q

Which line- up ensures there is no way either party involved can contaminate the results

A

double blind line up

94
Q

Leon case - evidence seized on a search warrant

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immune from suppression even if signed by a judge, was wrong there was no PC

95
Q

Minimum requirement for an arrest is

A

probable cause

96
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Advantage to the PROBING TECH in an interview is

A

the investigator can control the interview

97
Q

liars often lie by using

A

SPECIFICS

98
Q

Potential problematic issues with use of informants

A

difficult to control
credibility can be questioned in court
can become a source of public embarassment

99
Q

Interview of a rape victim

A

opening remarks of empathy

let them direct the interview

100
Q

Primary motivation for child abducted murderers was

A

sexual desire/ sexual assault

101
Q

Most dangerous type of missing child case

A

non family member

102
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What percent of child abductor murderers were killed within 24 hours

A

89%

103
Q

In nearly every case of child abuse, the caretaker will

A

not be consistent in their explanation of the injuries over time

104
Q

child porn

A

usually abuse that is ongoing victimization that progressive over months or years

105
Q

first rule of them for receipt of stolen property is

A

must be identified as stolen

106
Q

According to the FBI, the most commonly committed crime of personal gain is:

A

Larceny / theft

107
Q

motor vehicle theft fraud

A

owner gives up, 30 day specials, phantom vehicles

108
Q

Why do bombers call communicate a bomb threat

A

the caller wants to create an atmosphere of anxiety to disrupt normal activities

AND

caller wants to minimize personal injury

109
Q

A foreign protective order that include provisions in favor of both

A

mutual foreign protective order

110
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A medical professional who treats a person for injuries that the medical professional has reason to believe were caused by family violence shall:

A

(1) immediately provide the person with information regarding the nearest family violence shelter center;
(2) document in the person’s medical file:

(A) the fact that the person has received the information provided under Subdivision (1); and

(B) the reasons for the medical professional’s belief that the person’s injuries were caused by family violence; and

(3) give the person a written notice in substantially the following form, completed with the required information, in both English and Spanish:

111
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under what conditions is a person reporting family violence not protected from liability

A

a person who reports family violence in bad faith

112
Q

Aggravates sexual assault

A
  • less than 14 years of age
  • disabled person
  • elderly
113
Q

money laundering

A

(1) acquires or maintains an interest in, conceals, possesses, transfers, or transports the proceeds of criminal activity;
(2) conducts, supervises, or facilitates a transaction involving the proceeds of criminal activity;
(3) invests, expends, or receives, or offers to invest, expend, or receive, the proceeds of criminal activity or funds that the person believes are the proceeds of criminal activity; or
(4) finances or invests or intends to finance or invest funds that the person believes are intended to further the commission of criminal activity.

114
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Public servant commits offense of Abuse of Official capacity when:

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intent to benefit the public servant OR

harm or defraud another

115
Q

Commits offense of Unlawful Transfer of certain weapons to someone YOUNGER THAN 18 years of age unless:

A

parent or person having legal custody of the minor has given written permission of effective consent for the transfer

116
Q

In a felony, an officer may break down the door of any home for the purpose of making an arrest if:

A

in possession of an arrest warrant

117
Q

Only officers working _____ percent of their shift after 12:00PM in a 28 day calendar are eligible for shift differential pay

A

50%

118
Q

Final written examination for promotion appeal decision will be done by

A

the civil service commision

119
Q

modify hiring process

A
  • shall complete the same probationary period as those of regular academy
  • upon the completion of the academy, the chief can determine the pay for EACH officer in the modified class
  • upon completing probation, modified officers can not not file grievances regarding disciplinary actions
120
Q

Drug testing procedure : 2 steps

A

initial screening testing AND

confirmation test

121
Q

Drug testing results shall remain confidential to an extent; expect:

A

to an extent used in disciplinary appeal

122
Q

The dispute resolution authority for complaints on the OPO is:

A

city manager

123
Q

officers should NOT be provided a copy of complaint in regards to:

A

DRH - dismissal review hearing AND

admin heading to determine officers punishment for misconduct

124
Q

Chief, may authorize an officers accumulated vacation to cover all or part of an officer suspension for a period of time that is LESS THAN

A

15 days

125
Q

Any timeline of deadline provided in article 20- Grievances may be extended by:

A

mutual written agreement of the parties involved at the particular step of where the timeline applies

126
Q

Family Violence cases where the suspect is a JUV:

A

will be reported the same as an adult if they are 10-16 years of age

127
Q

FV where the child is 14 years or younger and the suspect is a family member who does NOT have care, custody or control of the child at the time of the incident shall be handled by:

A

CHILD ABUSE UNIT

128
Q

The decision to file CONT. FAMILY VIOLENCE is made by:

A

arrest review

129
Q

Officers should not interview SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS YOUNGER THAN

A

12 years of AGE OR YOUNGER

130
Q

Death of a child under the age of 17 is a reportable death by:

A

homicide unit AND reviewed by the Travis county child fatality review team

131
Q

critical incident debriefing

A

are not related to any department investigation and results will not be reported to investigators

132
Q

Neglect of duty examples

A
  • failure to take appropriate action on occasion of a crime, investigation, or other deserving police attention
  • repeated poor evaluations
  • written record of repeated infractions, rules, regulations or order of the department
133
Q

Before attempting to negotiate with the suspect to secure a more serious charge against ANOTHER suspect will:

A

consult with the investigator assigned to the original suspects original charges

134
Q

A supervisor receiving a complaint of a criminal nature has to immediate notify the following:

A 
watch commander
duty command
IA
SIU
involved employees chain of command
135
Q

When an investigation has insufficient evidence to sustain a complaint, the designation shall be:

A

INCONCLUSIVE

136
Q

Progressive discipline is most successful when

A

it assist an individual in becoming an effective performing member of the organization

137
Q

Guidance Advisory Program ( GAP) track 3 categories of officers:

A

response to resistance
sick leave
complaints received by IA

138
Q

the department takes what approach to domestic violence

A

continuum- ???????

seeking first to educate at all phases of an employees career

139
Q

supervisors receiving word about an employee being arrest shall contact:

A

follow up memo detailing the specifics to IA

140
Q

Reasonable suspicious drug or alcohol testing

A

supervisor will accompany the employee to the testing site and remain at the site until the testing is complete

141
Q

employees IDENTIFIED BY SUPERVISORS because of disciplinary problems on or off duty, as having drug or alcohol problems shall refer to:

A

APD PSYCH

142
Q

most important factor to the successful conclusion to a vehicle pursuit

A

self discipline and sound judgement

143
Q

once a candidate pool for a transfer has been determined: the candidate will be ranked in order by the posting supervisor based on:

A
  • work history and experience
  • qualifications and preferred qualifications
  • seniority
144
Q

HUMAN RESOURCES HANDLES:

A
  • disability
  • FMLA leave
  • religious accommodations
145
Q

When a county or district court subpoena does not indicate “ MUST APPEAR” for a jury trial, employees shall:

A

contact the court liaison for specific appearance instructions

146
Q

Employees contact with the defense attorney should be limited to those necessary to speed the prosecution of criminal case

A

protect the legal rights of the accused

147
Q

Employees unable to attend mandatory training shall contact the class instructor and notify their supervisor within

A

1 hour

148
Q

final disposition for the apd extended (non FMLA) request form will be made by:

A

APD human respources

149
Q

each employee shall be accountable to ONE supervisor refers to:

A

unity of command

150
Q

Any subpoena duces tecum or discovery request should be promptly :

A

provided to a supervisor for review and processing

Duces tecum: A subpoena duces tecum is an Order that requires a witness to bring documents, books or other items under his, her or their control, that he she or they is bound by law to produce into evidence.

151
Q

once a criminal history record information has served its purpose, an employee shall:

A

destroy documents by shredding

152
Q

Under what condition does the use of a chemical agent require supervisor approval

A

Demonstration

153
Q

when is a supervisor required to complete a supplement for a response to resistane

A

level 1 incident

154
Q

in a pursuit, police vehicles shall not attempt to make a fleeing vehicle take any action:

A

other than continuing straight on the road upon which it is already traveling

155
Q

officers should consider engaging or continuing a foot pursuit when:

A
  • officer is acting alone
  • officer is unsure of the location
  • officer loses radio traffic or communication
  • the subjects location is no longer known
  • subject enters a building etc…
  • two or more officers become separated
156
Q

closing a channel to ensure officer safety - dispatch or any supervisor can do this

A

low audible beep every 8-10 seconds

157
Q

if a warrant confirmation is not received in 10 minutes, the officer can:

A

release the subject or continue to wait

158
Q

officer receiving information that a felony violator is inside a private residence, may only enter and search for the violator when:

A
  • possession of a valid search warrant
  • they have received consent from the person in care, control and custody of the property
  • they can articulate that delaying would expose someone to SBI, death or the violator fleeing
  • they have personally observed the felony violator enter at that time
159
Q

in the case of a felony, the officer may break down the door if:

A

if he be refused entry after giving notice of his authority and purpose

160
Q

Criminal oversight review process

A

the process shall not be used or permitted to gather evidence, contact or interview witnesses, or otherwise independently investigate a complaint of MISCONDUCT by an officer

161
Q

Not less than ___ business days, prior to the panel meeting, the OPO shall provide IA and the president with the association, a copy of the panel meeting agenda

A

5 business days

162
Q

If a period is not stated in a protective order, the order is in effect until the ___ anniversary of the date the order was issues

A

2nd

163
Q

At the direction of the staff LT, HR will send the promotion notification letter and physical exam checklist to the candidate no sooner than ___ days prior to the anticipated promotion

A

60 days

164
Q

The requirements for officers who wish to carry a short barrel rifle, is that the barrel length needs to be:

A

10.5”

165
Q

A search warrant for ELECTRONIC DATA must be executed within:

A

10 days

166
Q

The LARD shall not be used as a:

A

sonic weapon

167
Q

Each officer testing for the rank of SGT shall be entitled to up to a maximum of ____ time in rank points to be added to the final score

A

7

168
Q

Up to 1 year in jail, up to $4,000 fine

A

Class A misdemeanor

169
Q

Supervisors will notify HR when an employee:

A
  • has an overnight stay in hospital
  • sick for 3 consecutive days without reason
  • 40 hours or more consecutive days of sick
170
Q

A vehicle may be impounded after having been ticketed:

A

after 10 minutes

171
Q

Gift to a public servant:

A

if the gift is less than $50.00

172
Q

False statement underoath

A

Perjury - Class A misdemeanor

ENHANCEMENT:(1) is made during or in connection with an official proceeding; and

(2) is material.
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.

173
Q

Calls 911 and remains silent or has abusive language

A

silence or abusive calls to 911 service- Class B

174
Q

If an assessment center or technical skills evaluation is administered, written examination score -____ factor in for the rank of SGT and for LT or commander ___

A

.30/.50

175
Q

Criminal Trespass may rely on:

A
  • Video footage
  • Credible person
  • another officer statement
176
Q

NTSB- national transportation safety board

A

Investigations of aircraft

177
Q

Investigation records that resulted in NOT Sustained are retained for ___ years

A

3 years

178
Q

A written reprimand caused a loss of ___ eligibility in regards to HONORABLE CONDUCT years

A

6 months

179
Q

Escape

A

Unauthorized departure from custody or a failure to return following temporary leave

180
Q

Up to what percent of each police academy class consist of interns who successfully completed the Police internship program

A

38%

181
Q

No officer hired after ____ will be eligible for intermediate of advance certification pay

A

MARCH 25, 2001

182
Q

GAP ( SICK)

A

160 hours or more in 12 month period

183
Q

The ranking SIU supervisor on a level 1 incident has how many days to respond to the R2R incident review packet

A

45 calendar days/ can be EXTENDED by ASSIST CHIEF

EVERYONE ELSE is 8 days for supervisor to conduct the incident packet ( SHAREPOINT)

184
Q

Submission for public request records:

A
  • APD MAIN HEADQUARDERS
  • AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 2nd street Austin
  • email to public.infomation@austintexas.gov
  • city website Austin texas.gov
  • Mailed to city of austin public information request P.O box Austin
185
Q

preventing execution of civil process is what degree

A

class c misdemeanor

186
Q

To be appointed, the arbitrator must be available to hear the arbitration within ____ days or a selection and decision shall be made within ___ week of the hearing

A

30 days

__ week?

187
Q

An officer, and the Chief or his designee may agree to extend the deadline of (180 days) for imposing discipline for a period not to exceed additional ____ day increments

A

30 day

188
Q

Bilingual pay

A

175 dollars per month to those certified, per contract established by the Chief

189
Q

MSC shall have at least ___ days to select materials that would be qualitative and relevant to the rank of the vacant position

A

30 days

190
Q

FAIL ON PURPOSE STEP 3

A

learn ( maxwell) book

191
Q

Death in the family: officer may utilize

A

40 hours for immediate family as defined in the city of austin personnel policies

192
Q

APD risk management will select random CAD audit dates and notify the LT and SGT quarterly. This shall be done within __ days fro the date of the notification.

A

10 days

193
Q

Officers will NOT engage in a pursuit when the road surface is wet or otherwise slippery unless the violator has committed a:

A

felony involving violence

194
Q

A notice sent my EMAIL will be deemed timely if addressed to the TWO correct email addresses for the CITY or ASSOCIATION and sent by:

A

4:59PM on the DUE DATE

195
Q

A person who it the SUBJECT of a protective order may ( NOT EARLIER) on the ___ anniversary of the protective order date, request that the order be REVIEWED to determine if there is continuing need for the order

A

1st anniversary

196
Q

The involved employee’s commander/manager will ensure the department psychologist is notified within ___ hours of a critical incident. The department psychologist will conduct a debriefing session within ____hours of the incident

A

notify within 24 hours

Psychologist has a debriefing within 72 hours of incident

197
Q

Each eligibility list created as a result of the process for HIRING shall remain effective for:

A

24 months after certification by the civil service commission

198
Q

SARA- PROBLEM SOLVING MODEL

A

S- Scanning
A- Analysis
R - Response
A- Assessment

199
Q

Community policing

A

Building positive relationships, one contact at a time, by being present, engaged, and visible in our community to address crime and improve the general well- being of residents and visitors of Austin

200
Q

Community engagement

A

The department supports and is involved with civic and neighborhood events when possible.

201
Q

Succession of command when Chief is Unavailable

A
  • Chief of staff
  • assistant chief, in order of seniority
  • commander, in order of senority
202
Q

An eligibility list may be maintained for a period not to exceed

A

6 months

203
Q

Kinetic energy projectiles shall NOT be used:

A
  • fire into a crowd

- crowd control

204
Q

Officers holding an INTERMEDIATE TCOLE certification will be paid:

A

50 dollars per month

205
Q

7000 hours

A

during the first 10 days of the calendar year for the agreement, 7000 is the number of hours contributed to the ABL ( association business leave) by the city

206
Q

community involvement

A

Effective means of eliciting public support… in resolving community issues

207
Q

Questions posed at the DRH to not consistitue:

A

an investigation

208
Q

Invasie visual recording

A

STATE JAIL FELONY
A person commits an offense if, without the other person’s consent and with intent to invade the privacy of the other person, the person:

(1)  photographs or by videotape or other electronic means records, broadcasts, or transmits a visual image of an intimate area of another person if the other person has a reasonable expectation that the intimate area is not subject to public view;
(2)  photographs or by videotape or other electronic means records, broadcasts, or transmits a visual image of another in a bathroom or changing room;  or
(3)  knowing the character and content of the photograph, recording, broadcast, or transmission, promotes a photograph, recording, broadcast, or transmission described by Subdivision

209
Q

Employees will update their PIF ( email) within ___ days of any changes

A

10 days

210
Q

What are generally the safest tactics for apprehending fleeing suspects

A

surveillance and containment

211
Q

Officers must agree to a suspension of 16 to 90 days in lieu of:

A

indefinite suspension

212
Q

Appeals criteria committee is composed of

A

7 people

3 appointed by the association
2 appointed by the chief
1 appointed by director of civil service
1 appointed by the chair of the police civil service committee

213
Q

battered intervention program from a family violence protective order

A

60th day after the date the order was rendered

214
Q

A person ordered to attend counseling or a program resulting from a family violence arrest has

A

30th day before the expiration date OR the 30th date before the 1st anniversary date the order was issued

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