Previous Test Questions

Question 1

1. Is citizen attitude toward police more positive about their honesty or effectiveness?
2. Is a professional officer unlikely to get citizen complaints?
3. Is it more difficult to supervise an aggressive officer, or a lethargic one?
4. Should you approach a subject from the front or rear? What if approaching subject in your vehicle?
5. If in a residential area with no barriers to flight, stop subject in ______ area.
6. If two officers are present stand _____ and ______ of subject.
7. What is the Theory of Transfer?
8. What is first responsibility when responding to a crime scene?

Answer 1

1. Honesty
2. No - He probably wont get through a year without one
3. Aggressive
4. Rear. Stop vehicle behind subject and get out on foot and approach from the rear
5. wide intersection/open area (will see where he goes if runs)
6. right and behind
7. evidence transfers when objects touch (ex: blood, paint)
8. Render aide to the victim (not finding perp)

Question 1

1.What is the most commonly received gratuity?

2. To detect the protection of gamblers by corrupt cops, review the _____ of their arrests and _____ record.
3. One of the first temptations placed before an officer is ______.
4. When searching an area for a bomb its up to ______ to determine the area to be searched.
5. Does freezing water or snow have a negative impact on a dogs sense of smell?
6. Does the use of mechanical devices to prevent crime include uniformed officers? What about conspicuously marked patrol cars?
7. Which offense do police have least control to reduce?

Answer 1

1. Free Meal
2. quality, conviction record
3. traffic violation bribe
4. Patrol Supervisor or Officer in Charge
5. No
6. Yes, Yes
7. Homicide

Question 2

1. What are the three types of crime scene search techniques?
2. What is the best place to conduct an interrogation? What about an interview?
3. What is the key to selective enforcement? A) Officers attitudes or B)Accident Records
4. The enforcement Index = ________ relationship between convictions and accident rate
5. Calculate enforcement index by dividing _________ BY (Not into) _________

Answer 2

1. Point to Point, Sector Search, Concentive search
2. At police station. At a private office equipped for the purpose, but may also use interviewers home or office
3. B) Accident records
4. Inverse
5. Convictions with Penalties, Fatal/Non Fatal PI Accidents

Question 3

1. What is the short term goal of a traffic enforcement program?

*****2. What is the long term goal?

Answer 3

1. Deter traffic violators

2. Voluntary compliance

Question 4

***1, When pulling your vehicle behind a violators vehicle, where should you position your vehicle?

2. Where should an assisting RMP go?

Answer 4

1. 3ft (1 yard) to the left, and ten feet behind, angled toward the center of street
2. First behind your vehicle to be debriefed and then to the right of you

Question 5

1. Should you have a motorist stand on curb/shoulder in front or behind their vehicle?
2. Should you decide to warn or summons a violator before or after you make the stop?
3. During a prison riot should you use local police or correction officers at the jail?
4. When approaching a violent felon should you keep your hand on your gun in the holster, or have your gun out?
5. Should a female suspect be frisked the same as a male?
6. If transporting a prisoner for another officer do you need to search again?

Answer 5

1. In front
2. Before
3. Local police - if you use in house people violent confrontations could damage future relationships
4. Gun out but not cocked

5.Yes

6. Yes

Question 6

1. What is the ideal vehicle for transporting a prisoner?
2. If transporting a prisoner in a one man patrol car have prisoner enter from _____ side and secure by a safety harness.
3. How should you search a vehicle?
4. Will an engine block protect you from normal ammo? What about high velocity ammo?
5. What is the effective range of aerosol irritant?

Answer 6

1. Patrol Wagon
2. drivers side
3. Front to rear on one side and then rear to front on the other side
4. Yes, Yes
5. 15-20 feet

Question 7

1. What is transactional immunity?
2. What is Use Immunity?
3. Which type of immunity totally protects you from prosecution?
4. What is a pleas of “nolo contendere”?
5. Is a jury trial a constitutional requirement for a Family Court trial? What about if the crime is a serious felony?

Answer 7

1. immunity in exchange for testimony
2. protects from having testimony used against you
3. transactional (Use Immunity just protects you against testimony)
4. No Contest
5. No, No (Supreme Court v NY)

Question 8

1. In a possible shoot-out situation evacuate _____ first?
2. Accident victim cant move and radiator steam looks like a fire. Should you remove the victim from the vehicle or call an ambulance, loosen his clothes and keep him warm?
3. Civil Service statute of limitations is _______ (non-criminal)
4. Female juveniles becoming more independent = increased _______.
5. Is it ok to set up a roadblock AT an intersection?
6. Does questioning at gunpoint = custodial interrogation?
7. What should you do if you observe a subject driving slowly and hesitating at intersections?

Answer 8

1. alongside
2. Wait for ambulance
3. 18 months
4. delinquency
5. Yes (But not in sight of intersection)
6. Yes, but a simple statement (ex: “what’s going on?) is ok
7. pull him over and observe his condition

Question 9

*****1. An appeal by a citizen from a refusal agency to give info under Freedom of Information Act must be done within ______.

**2. The initial response to a request

Answer 9

1. 30 Days
2. 5 Days

Question 10

1. What should be done if the witness at a serious crime scene is so emotionally upset their value as a witness is compromised?
2. What is the first step for a patrol supervisor at the scene of a dangerous hazmat fire?
3. What is the police function at a dangerous emergency, such as a fire?
4. Disperse a hostile mob toward _____ neighborhood.
5. Advise subordinates on patrol that its important to check parking lots of _____ and _____.
6. What is the most common reason for auto theft?
7. To determine if a car parked on the highway is stolen check _______.
8. Are warning shots ok?

Answer 10

1. Let them leave and tell them you will contact them later
2. request additional units
3. traffic and crowd control
4. their own neighborhood
5. hotels and motels
6. joyriding
7. VIN
8. No legal restriction, but they are prohibited by most departments

Question 11

1. Under rules of discovery is the prosecution responsible for providing the defendant with a copy of his own bank deposit slip?
2. Closely supervisor ______ in high crime areas to reduce complaints.
3. ______ blood drops = fall short distance
4. Use _____ to wash away pepper spray
5. When chasing subject do not run ____ to him (you’ll never meet).
6. ______ is not a good source of DNA
7. If CI states he want special treatment, tell him you will talk to _____.
8. If you witness an incomplete search _______.
9. In the development of an external public relations program consider ______ relations.

Answer 11

1. No
2. field interrogations
3. round
4. soap and water
5. parallel
6. urine
7. ADA
8. direct another search
9. news media

Question 12

1. Marihuana plants have _____ number of _____ leaves.
2. ______ can be used to develop fingerprints on paper.
3. _____ test uses dermal nitrate and is not reliable for gunpowder residue.
4. What is the most common fingerprint pattern?
5. What is gap skid?
6. The first thing sought regarding fingerprint classification is ______.
7. Protect ID marks on a tool by _______.
8. In low rental landlord/tenant disputes it is important for police to ________.
9. The most critical element in the development of direct patrol tactics is _____ and ______ analysis.

Answer 12

1. odd, serrated
2. silver nitrate
3. paraffin
4. loop
5. the brakes lock, skid, and then brakes are released
6. pattern
7. covering with plastic or paper bag
8. remain neutral
9. crime and problem analysis

Question 13

1. Location of daytime foot patrol =________.
   Nighttime foot patrol = ________.
2. Should you use bio-sensor dogs for guarding prisoners?
3. Where should you place a damp leather shoe if its evidence?
4. Should an officer involved in a shooting have his weapon removed? Should he be isolated from others?
5. Artist rendering = positive id?
6. What to do if live wire is down?
7. What to do if trapped in a room in a burning building?
8. _______ area: requires additional effort in search of person
9. What to do if problem of youth crime and youth officer is on vacation?

Answer 13

1. at curb facing traffic, near building line and backtrack frequently
2. No
3. Brown paper bag
4. No, No
5. No
6. Clear area
7. close door and open window. Also consider throwing your hat down to the ground
8. armpit
9. Increase patrol

Question 14

1. What to charge defendant who used a persons password without permission to access the internet?
2. What to charge if defendant stole a lawnmower under a porch.
3. Report stolen firearm within _______. Executor of an estate has _____ days to turn over deceased’s gun.
4. How many LCC accusatory instruments are there? Superior court?
5. A Certificate of Warrant is good for ______.
6. What is the reason to double lock handcuffs?
7. What is the #1 reason to block traffic for a MVA?

Answer 14

1. Theft of services or computer trespass
2. petit larceny
3. 24 hours, 15 days
4. 5, 2
5. 90 days
6. Prevent injury
7. Safety

Question 15

1. The first officer on scene is confronted by armed perps. Ok to apprehend them or wait for backup?
2. Is it ok to remove unfired ammo from a detachable magazine?
3. The _____ actions of all officers are key to the success of a public relations program.
4. When testifying should you answer a question that you think is irrelevant?
5. What is “Corpus Delicti”?
6. What is the best way to ensure a confession is admissible at trial?
7. Child has _____ = proof of sex abuse.
8. Blood drops from a moving person look like ________.
9. What are hesitation marks?

Answer 15

1. Yes, attempt to apprehend
2. No, mark the magazine, attach an evidence tag, place in a suitable container, and mark the container “live ammunition”
3. routine
4. If no objection then yes
5. The thing of substance that establishes a fact that a crime was committed (Ex: Dead body for a homicide)
6. Videotape the waiver of rights
7. STD
8. Bowling pins or teardrops
9. superficial wounds near fatal ones in a suicide case

Question 16

1. In what order should you interview mother, boyfriend and child in a sex abuse case reported by the mother?
2. What is Moulage?
3. ______ of tool marks often do not show fine details.
4. Can you determine the line of flight if a bullet passed through window then into a wall?
5. Do bruises to child’s lower legs indicate abuse?
6. Place original evidence documents in ________.
7. Target hardening involves making _____ or _____ changes to a location.
8. Do not remove pieces of broken glass from a window frame if you need to know _______.

Answer 16

1. Mom, then child, the boyfriend last
2. plaster cast
3. casts
4. yes
5. not if a newly mobile child
6. plastic folders
7. physical or procedural
8. the direction of brake

Question 17

*****What is the first step in a gas leak?

Answer 17

Notify the gas company (Then ventilate, remove victim, and if you can, shut off the gas

Question 18

1. Should orders and instructions be exact with no essentials left out?
2. If following a vehicle in heavy traffic maintain ______ car length(s)
3. Is subterfuge (lying a little) to get a confession ok?
4. What is the best place for a follow-up interview of a criminal witness?

5.What should you do if while testifying a defense attorney tells you to answer “yes” or “no” to a question?

6. What should you do to patrol vehicles in a heavy snowstorm.

Answer 18

1. Yes
2. One
3. Yes
4. In this order: At scene, stationhouse, home, other place (prior test question had home/business as answer)
5. If no objection then answer yes or no
6. If not four wheel drive, then put on chains

Question 19

1. ______ smudger may show point of impact for a MVA
2. What level of sex offender can you release their full address?
3. _____ is a drug, that depending on the dosage, can act as a stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogen?

Answer 19

1. Tire
2. 2 and 3
3. PCP

Question 20

****1. What should you do if the owner of a recovered stolen vehicle wants it back?

****2. For a recovered stolen vehicle you should give notice to the defendant within _______ after ______ or ______, whichever is later.

Answer 20

1. Release it expeditiously following extensive photographs
2. 15 days, arraignment, counsel appears for the defendant

Question 21

1. Refer complaints about a driveway repair scam to _______.
2. A _____ arrest plan may not take into account the most possibilities.
3. If all robberies involved a hole punched in the same part of a wall conclude _______.
4. A petroleum fire will probably produce ____ colored smoke.
5. ________ = not needed at the firing range.

Answer 21

1. Attorney General Consumer Fraud Unit
2. Simple
3. They are looking for something in the wall
4. Black
5. gloves

Question 22

****1, Is it ok to pick up fiber evidence with fingers?

****2. Can a crime scene sketch be used to show movement of parties?

Answer 22

1. Sometimes yes
2. Yes

Question 23

*****1. Pepper Spray (Oleoresin Copsicum) takes effect in ____ to ____, and lasts from _____ to _______.

Answer 23

1. 3 to 5 seconds, 15 minutes to 1 hour

Question 24

****1. What is the best source of DNA from a degraded DOA found in a field?

Answer 24

1. Bones or teeth. (Tissue is good if not degraded. Urine is bad)

Question 25

1. What to do if involved in a gun fight with three robbers and one is shot and two run away.
2. If an armed robber escaped from a transport should you ask the community for help?
3. Blue lips and fingernails = signs of death by ______.
4. Is it ok to allow a prisoner to add self serving statements to a confession?
5. Why are vice crimes difficult to combat?
6. Before searching a location where a bomb exploded, determine if _______.
7. What should be 1st step if a sex offender is moving to your jurisdiction.
8. Review _____ before a custodial interview.

Answer 25

1. Administer first aide to the perp
2. Yes
3. Asphyxia
4. Yes
5. Because most believe they are not important to society
6. it is an environmental hazard
7. familiarize yourself with their history
8. case info

Question 26

****For a stolen vehicle investigation, request help from the Federal Department of ________.

Answer 26

Transportation

Question 27

1. What is the first step in preparing for a raid?
2. When is the critique of a raid done?
3. Are Police responsible to go to the morgue with an organ donor DOA? What is DOA is wearing a medical alert bracelet?
4. ______ may point to suspects.
5. The zone of safety between you and a drunk you are interviewing is ____ to ____.
6. What is the reason drug evidence is locked in a safe?
7. Police on routine patrol should give special attention to people _____ in cars overnight.
8. Recent ATM robberies = install _______.

Answer 27

1. Make sure you have all the necessary info
2. After all reports are sumitted and equipment is accounted for
3. No, No
4. Motive
5. 4 to 6 feet
6. To keep them safe
7. sleeping
8. Surveillance equipment (also make sure the atm is in a well lit area with high traffic and restricted hours)

Question 28

1. If you respond to a call of dead body in an ally, your FIRST action upon arrival should be to determine ________.
2. Last week there was a small demonstration at a commercial building. This week it will reportedly be much larger. Best action = _________.
3. If the public is apposed to a new parking regulation ask if _______.
4. With a dispute the FIRST step is to separate the parties or neutralize threats?
5. 1st Step for LSOI Investigation? A) take statements, B) take photos, C) make a sketch, or D) collect physical evidence?
6. If a person is sitting on street dazed after a MVA should you move them?
7. Keep arrestee _____. This will work to your advantage.

Answer 28

1. determine if body shows signs of life
2. meet with leaders of last weeks demonstration to discuss this weeks
3. they know why it was put into effect
4. deal with threats first
5. A) take statements
6. No, try and find out if he is injured
7. Calm

Question 29

*****Within ______ of making your report to the register, send _____ of the report to your local Child Protective Services.

Answer 29

48 hours,, original and 1 copy (MFP 2-16-4)

Question 30

1. What type of fingerprint is on glass and not visible before processing?
2. Can a sobriety checkpoint be effective in reducing traffic accidents?
3. Is it ok to tell reporter that a witness will be notified of their request to interview them?
4. Should you use an artists sketch if identity of suspect is known?
5. A ______ report is an official written record of police activity concerning a specific matter under investigation.
6. The ________ of the interpreter is the most important factor to consider.

Answer 30

1. Latent
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. No, only if unknown
5. Investigative
6. Ability

Question 31

1. Stolen credit card investigation for multiple locations: 1st Step = A) Interview/contact stores where cards were used, B) Contact owners of cards, C) Contact CC Companies, or D) Contact Media?
2. Burglary arrests have increased in past six months. The LEAST appropriate response is A) check stats over past several years, B) talk with nearby agencies, C) review burglary crime reports for same period and compare to arrests, or D) set up a police fencing sting operation
3. Is it ok to tell a victim if you are not collecting physical evidence and it is unlikely an arrest will be made?
4. When releasing info to the press, can you tell them what was seized?
5. What is the 1st step in a criminal mischief investigation?

Answer 31

1. B (according to O’Sullivan)
2. D
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. Interview CO in an attempt to ID suspects

Question 32

1. If making an arrest inside a home NEVER __________.
2. When are show up identifications allowed?
3. Is it a leading question to ask a robbery witness “how did they leave?” ?
4. It is most difficult to find latent prints on _____ material (ex:______).
5. What does it mean if skid marks on roadway suddenly stop?
6. Traffic enforcement is done to reduce _______ accidents.
7. What is the most important info when dealing with a barricaded suicidal?
8. What is the most important factor to consider when executing a raid/warrant?
9. What is the 1st thing to figure out when investigating a burglary?
10. What is the 1st step in a MVA investigation?
11. What is the main purpose of handcuffs?

Answer 32

1. never allow the subject to leave your presence (even if getting dressed)
2. close in time to offense and close to scene
3. No
4. absorbent (wool)
5. The braking stopped
6. all
7. Does he have weapons?
8. The hazards to your people (not necessarily the first step)
9. How and where did perp enter
10. safeguard the scene to protect evidence/police/and the public
11. temporary restraint of suspect

Question 33

1. When photographing a MVA, remember to photo stuff that supports ________.
2. When being cross examined provide _____ testimony to avoid getting sidetracked with irrelevant info.
3. When dealing with a homicide scene, which should you do last? A) check for footprints, B) photograph area, C) interview on lookers, or D) detailed examination of the body?
4. What is the first step after you shoot a suspect who is on the ground with his gun next to him?
5. An interpreter must be able to accurately translate the persons words and the _____ of what they are saying.

Answer 33

1. your theory
2. concise
3. D
4. Secure the weapon
5. spirit

Question 34

1. What is the most common error made by new boss concerning conferences?
2. When in a conference should the most difficult topics be addressed?
3. What is the most important skill of a supervisor?
4. While off duty, you observe a man commit a bank robbery and you follow him and observe him run into an apartment. Should you kick in the door or get an arrest warrant?
5. Who determines if testimony given at trial is credible?
6. With a ransom note should you test for fingerprints or DNA first?
7. Bullets are hitting your patrol car, what should you do?

Answer 34

1. Failing to control or controlling too much
2. In the middle
3. Communication
4. Get a warrrant
5. The jury
6. Fingerprints
7. Drive away

Question 35

1. What should the police do if the owner of a private store wants protesters removed from his property?
2. Gas leak in home, upon arrival DO NOT _____, ______, or _____.
3. When rating an employee should you advise them of good or bad traits first?
4. The primary purpose of rating is _______.
5. The #1 rating error is ________.
6. Is a simplified accusatory instrument a verified accusatory instrument?
7. Between family members is Assault 2 a must arrest?
8. Which should you do first at a crime scene: take photos or collect evidence?
9. What is the primary objective of policing?
10. What are the three benefits of SFST’s?

Answer 35

1. Remove them if landlord is the complainant
2. Ring door bell, turn on lights, or use flashlight
3. The good
4. to improve performance
5. Leniency
6. No, (just information, , misdemeanor complaint and felony complaint)
7. Yes, because its a felony (other than Grand Larceny 4th sub ….)
8. Take photos
9. Crime prevention
10. Standardized procedures, consistency in test administration, and increased DWI detection

Question 36

****NCIC Database - _____ files (______ property and ________ persons)

Property files include:?
Person files include:?

Answer 36

21, 7, 14

Property: Gun, vehicle, license plate, stolen articles boats, parts, securities

Persons: Missings, unidentified, wanted, violent, protection order, protective interest, gang, id theft, supervised release, national sex offender registry, foreign fugitive, immigration violator, known/apparently suspected terrorist, national criminal background check system denied transaction

Question 37

*****What is the biggest cause of rating system failure?

Answer 37

Failure to train

Question 38

1. Is it better to discipline by taking time or pay from an employee?
2. What is the most obvious indicator that morale is low?
3. Another indicator of low/high morale is _____.

3A. Which is the best indicator of high morale in an organization? A) few grievances, B) low absenteeism, C) quick response time to jobs, or D) High degree of teamwork?

4. What are two ways to improve morale?
5. What are the three objectives of a complaint investigation policy?
6. What is the best way to pick up a firearm without destroying evidence?
7. You respond to a noise complaint made by one party in a two family home. Upon arrival its quiet. Should you contact the caller or try to contact the party that was arguing?
8. Directed patrol tactics require ______ analysis.

Answer 38

1. Time less impactful on family)
2. deterioration of appearance of personnel
3. High absentee rate = low morale

3A. D

4. Employee suggestion program and involve employees in decision making
5. Protect integrity and reputation of the force, protect public interest, and protect accused employee from unjust accusation
6. Insert a pencil through the trigger guard
7. make contact with the caller and see if he has spoken with them about it
8. problem

Question 39

1. There is an increase in residential burglaries after two burglars are released from prison. The wrong tactic would be ____________________.
2. How should a deaf mute be given Miranda?
3. What is the 1st step at a personal injury accident scene?
4. CI has an opinion about the case, what should you do with that?
5. What is the 1st step at a felony car stop? A) Remove subjects and have them lie on the ground palms up, B) call a supervisor to scene, C) check occupants for weapons?
6. What should you do if a rookie cop complains about a senior cop’s work habits?

Answer 39

1. A decoy house with wired electronic surveillance
2. Read it to him, and then also give it to him to read (there is no need for an interpreter.
3. Secure the scene
4. Pursue it, and use it to aide you in your investigation.
5. Remove subjects, lying on ground palms up
6. Ask for more details

Question 40

1. You chase after a man with a gun. He fires at you and you fire back. He then drops to the ground. What should be your next step?
2. Is an unidentified fingerprint or DNA found at a crime scene a solvability factor?
3. Public ____ and _____ are more helpful to LE then any other crime prevention method.
4. You respond to a commercial burglary scene (There have been several past burglaries and evidence has been collected at each scene). Your first priority should be A) shoe prints in ally, B) fingerprints on door, C) Tool marks on door, or D) What was stolen?

Answer 40

1. Take cover as Roger may still be a threat
2. No
3. Awareness and involvement
4. Fingerprints on the door

Question 41

1. If a store owner makes a complaint that an officer was harassing customers should you tell him the harassment will stop? Should you presume that the officers actions were justified?
2. Is it a good idea to check a new transfers record with their old department?
3. Discipline can be best utilized to ensure subordinates comply with department ______ and _____.
4. Which is the LEAST important consideration when implementing a procedure change? A) The consistency of the change with procedures in other departments, or B) the reaction of influential individuals outside the PD?

Answer 41

1. No, Yes, but still investigate it.
2. Yes, this will assist you in placing him in the best assignment
3. policies and procedures
4. A) Consistency with other departments

Question 42

1. A complex patrol procedure change is being made. As a sergeant should you A) assign a smart PO to explain it, B) distribute an exact copy of it, C) explain it after your POs have had some experience with it, or D) explain it before it is adopted?
2. Which has the greatest effect on Morale: Day to day working conditions and personal responsibilities, or the abilities of the first line supervisor?
3. What is the purpose of orientation?
4. What is the purpose of probation? Should a PPO who does not perform satisfactorily be terminated?

5, Better results from an employee centered or production centered supervision?

Answer 42

1. D
2. Abilities of the first line supervisor
3. Help a new employee adjust
4. Determine if new employee is fit/ Selection process, Yes
5. Employee Centered

Question 43

1. You are just assigned to a new precinct and overhear two POs make unflattering comments about your ability. What should you do?
2. What should be your 1st objective if an employee comes to you with an issue?
3. If an employee comes to you about being depressed, is it ok to suggest he take a vacation?
4. If an employee complains to you about family stress because of work you should analyze the employee to see if ________.

Answer 43

1. Ignore the incident, but review your actions over the past week (do not confront them)
2. Determine if he has come to the right person
3. No
4. they made the job more important then their family

Question 44

1. Usually the 1st issue behind an emotional problem is ______.
2. Anxiety refers to _____ pressures. Is a transfer an acceptable way of dealing with an employee with anxiety issue?
3. Must a problem drinker give it up completely?
4. An inferiority complex usually manifests itself in ______.
5. Which is better: Several short counseling sessions or a few long ones?
6. Which has the greater impact on work performance: Physical environment or psychological and social factors?
7. Is ICE part of the Department of Justice?
8. What should be included in search warrant application for raid?

Answer 44

1. stress
2. External. Yes, also marginal employees
3. Yes
4. Bullying
5. Several short sessions
6. Psychological and Social
7. No, DHS
8. Ask to search people, vehicles, and grounds, in addition to house

Question 45

1. The benefits of a sting operation are high ______ and good for catching _____ offenders.
2. Info from CI says persons inside a house are ordering drugs by phone. Apply for _____ Warrant.
3. Suspicious activity at house is reported by neighbors. 1st step is _______.
4. What is the most important consideration in a hostage situation?
5. Immediately following a crime do you need lots of details from witnesses?
6. Is using spray paint on the wall of a building, causing $100 in damage, a charge of criminal nuisance?

Answer 45

1. conviction rates, repeat
2. eavesdropping
3. look at the background of residents
4. safety of the hostage and police
5. No, just basic info
6. No (Crim. Mis. 4th, making Graffiti, and Poss. of graffiti instruments)

Question 46

***1. Criminal contempt 2nd = holding a sign in protest within _____ of a courthouse

Answer 46

1. 200ft

Question 47

***1. The return date on a FC appearance ticket = _______ for a designated felony, and ______ for all others.

Answer 47

1. NMT 72 hours (excluding Sat/Sun/Holidays), NMT 14 days

(Check if this answer is still good)

Question 48

1. Tampering with a consumer product must include intent to cause _____ or _____.
2. Shooting rifle into the woods from a car = crime of ______.
3. Roger mails a bomb to George and it explodes killing the mailman = crime of ________.
4. A CI’s info must be ______ and ______ for search warrant application.
5. Define Petty Offense.
6. Inadequate ________ = VTL Misdemeanor

Answer 48

1. Physical Injury or fear of physical injury
2. prohibited use of weapons
3. Murder 2nd - Depraved Indifference
4. reliable in past and present
5. Violation or Traffic Infraction
6. Brakes

Question 49

1. Where can a FC OOP be modified?
2. Can you delegate a Town/Village/City arrest warrant beyond an adjoining county?

Answer 49

1. Anywhere the person resides or can be found
2. No, you must get it endorsed by a LCC in county perp is in.

Question 50

1. For a misdemeanor arrest warrant beyond an adjoining county where do you bring the defendant?

****2. Is there an exception?

Answer 50

1.The defendant chooses issuing court or LCC and signs the warrant

2. If Def. is default of Bail he always must be brought to the issuing court

Question 51

1. Must a doctor notify LE if patient comes in with a bullet wound?
2. What should you do if respond to MVA where vehicle hit a pole and wires are draped on top of the car?
3. Highly visible patrols in a concentrated area are LEAST likely to prevent A) larceny from auto, B) robberies, C) sex assaults, or D) Burglaries
4. There is an increase in overnight criminal mischiefs. Should you investigate the issue or increase overnight patrols in the affected area?
5. What is the best course of action if neighbor hears an alarm and sees Roger running from the house with a pillow case full of items. The neighbor knows Roger and where he lives.

Answer 51

1. No
2. Examine the wires to see if they pose a danger
3. Sex Assaults
4. Increase the patrols
5. possible answers include: Conduct a stakeout and go through trash, get an arrest warrant, get a search warrant (Do not just arrest Roger right away at his residence)

Question 52

1. Boss gives you a job no one has done before and you’re not sure how to do it? Best course of action = _______.
2. Fair and prompt discipline: A) informs subordinates about what policies must be adhered to, or B) is respected by all subordinates
3. It is your job as a supervisor to support and sell a new policy to your subordinates. In order to positively effect morale you should: A) not be aggressive in disproving with the policy, B) try to explain why the policy must be followed while its in effect, C) suggest changes to the policy, or D) support fully every aspect of the policy
4. The channels through which communications pass are called _______.

Answer 52

1. Go back to your boss and ask him
2. A
3. D
4. The communications network

Question 53

1. A PO with experience in data processing is transferred to you prostitution unit, the 1st thing you should do is: A) explain the squad organization, B) explain the detailed operation of the squad, C) assign him to work immediately, D) find out how much he knows about your squads operation, or E) have him observe other officers for five days
2. All complaints should be investigated unless _____ or ______.
3. Should you investigate a complaint from a secondary source?
4. What should you do with an intoxicated complainant?
5. What should you do if a complainant says property was stolen?
6. What should you do if you see an off duty officer taking money from a pusher?
7. Face to face encounter between an officer and a complainant?

Answer 53

1. D (maybe he knows everything already)
2. Involves official procedures (ex: arguing facts about stopping at a stop sign and not individual officer), or other trivial matters (ex: officer not wearing hat correctly).
3. Yes, but at some point interview the primary source
4. take the complaint and re-interview when sober
5. check rmp and cell they were lodged in
6. investigate/notify - do not take immediate action
7. avoid it

Question 54

1. Arrest warrant for person living at a hotel who isn’t dangerous: A) get search warrant for the room, B) get assistance from other officers, C) check room number with hotel manager, or D) survey possible escape routes
2. Shootout with two bank robbers confronted by cops arriving at the scene. Is it a good shoot, or should they have let them go and followed them.
3. What is the most serious concern about a civilian patrol group?
4. What are the primary objectives of a civilian complain program? (x3)
5. Other objectives include maintain _____ in PD, avoid appearance of _____, and protect the public from ______.

Answer 54

1. C - MFP 2-2-7
2. Good Shoot
3. vigilantism
4. Protect Reputation of Dept., Protect Public Interest, and Protect Employee from Unjust Accusations
5. public confidence, preferential treatment, police misconduct

Question 55

1. CI gives info that a certain house has drugs. For a search warrant you need a ______ from the CI about how they know the drugs are there.
2. CI states he knows where stolen property from a recent larceny is located. Which of the following can be excluded from the SW application? A) proof of past reliability, B) info showing reliability, C) statement that CI is available to be questioned by the court, or D) identity of the CI
3. Which of the following from a CI is LEAST helpful? A) who is in the crack house, B) who has bought drugs there, C) will CI make a buy, or D) will CI testify?
4. The Feds say they are investigating the same crack house and want you CI. What should you do?
5. What info can make a CI based SW invalid?
6. What to do if CI gives info he is not an expert in?

Answer 55

1. Statement
2. D
3. D
4. Tell them that you can’t make that decision and will have to talk with your superiors
5. If it can be proven the CI lied and that the police should have known the CI was lying
6. Use the info to start an investigation, but don’t use it as fact

Question 56

1. If investigating repair scams taking place and hear of others in other states/jurisdictions, should you bypass the state consumer fraud agency and report it directly to the FBI?
2. If you are interviewing a subject who keeps going off topic should you let him talk about other info as much as he wants?
3. You arrive at the scene of an armed robbery and see two subjects with handguns leaving on foot. After drawing your gun and taking cover, should you let them leave and broadcast their description, or yell at them to stop and drop their guns?

Answer 56

1. No
2. No patiently guide him back on topic of the interview
3. Tell them to stop and drop their guns

Question 57

1. In light of US Supreme Court decisions the best statement regarding criminal investigations is “Evidence of guilt ______ of admissions”
2. Use of canine patrol can have a negative impact on _______.
3. Disadvantages of Motorcycle patrol are ______, ______, and _______.
4. A Sgt. is told to start a foot patrol program with no funding or personnel. What should he do?
5. What is the principal reason for administrative opposition to patrol officers conducting follow up investigations?
6. The greatest impact on case solvability comes from ________.

Answer 57

1. Independent
2. public relations
3. high cost, safety hazards, limited use in bad weather
4. Explain this to his superiors and request their help
5. Those investigations may take the officer from their assigned sector
6. Initial info obtained from the victim

Question 58

1. Which is safer and more cost effective? One or two officers in a patrol vehicle?
2. Why do the quality of initial patrol reports tend to be poor? ______ and _______.
3. What are the disadvantages of auto patrol?
4. George, a PO in County A, arrests Roger for CPCS 4th. PO George has PC that Roger has more drugs in his house in County B, which is adjacent to County A. Where should George go for a search warrant?

A) LCC in County A,
B) LCC in County B,
C) Superior Court in County A or B, or
D)Town Court in County B

Answer 58

1. One officer is statistically safer and more cost effective. Two is better if high number of arrests, resisting arrest, or weapons.
2. Poor review procedures, and the prevailing attitude is that solving crime is the detectives responsibility
3. Lack of community interaction and certain crimes go unnoticed
4. A) LCC in County A is the only court that could issue the SW to PO George

Question 59

1. Which of the following would make a truck fire suspicious? If it originated in the muffler, cargo area, or gas tank?
2. Procedure if you believe chair in murder investigation contains fibers?
3. During a sting operation for drugs try to avoid ______.
4. What should you do if you believe a collective bargaining agreement will hamper your investigation of serious complaint?
5. If subordinates frequently delay jobs until your arrival to make decisions, you should conclude _______.

Answer 59

1. Cargo area
2. Cover with paper and send to lab
3. entrapment
4. meticulously observe the collective bargaining agreement
5. your orders and instructions may not have been sufficiently clear or complete

Question 60

1. Which of the following as a Supervisor can you most successfully hand over to an employee? A) Discipline, B) Checking completed work, C) reporting to Chief Administrator, D) responsibility for work of your department?
2. Should garbage at a camp nearby a homicide be photographed and collected?
3. Is it ok to give “off the record” info to the press?
4. What is the purpose of radio codes?

Answer 60

1. B Checking completed work
2. Yes, Do both
3. No
4. Brevity and standardization (not secrecy)

Question 61

What is the reason for prompt discipline?

Answer 61

It avoids prolonged aggravation caused by later disposition of the case

Question 62

1. The most desirable was for a supervisor to keep his officers “on their toes” is to ________, and _______ frequently.
2. What should you do if you are unable to control your temper during a disciplinary interview with a subordinate?
3. What should you do if you receive a complaint about an officer who smokes herbal cigarettes from another officer who also smokes.
4. What to do if you realize no one obeys a particular rule?

Answer 62

1. test their knowledge and alertness
2. postpone the interview for a later date
3. wait a few days to see if anyone else complains
4. find out if the original reason for the rule still applies

Question 63

1. A confession must be _______ by evidence showing the crime was _____.
2. A Certificate of Warrant is good for ________. May be renewed by _______. If make an arrest, bring def. to ______. If closed then ______.
3. Can a police officer originate on an Article 8 FCA family offense? What about an Article 3 JD proceeding?
4. VTL 1195: BAC for prima face impaired but not intoxicated is _______.
5. When must a repair for a broken headlamp be made after receiving the ticket?
6. Should workers always be told of the reason for a change?

Answer 63

1. corroborated, committed by someone
2. 90 days, clerk of the court, FC, LCC
3. Yes, No-Must be presentment agency
4. .07% or higher, but less than .08%
5. prior to 1/2 hour after sunset next business day
6. No

Question 64

1. Pace a speeder for _____ (distance).
2. If a reporter wants to interview a victim is it ok to tell the reporter that the victim is too upset/in shock to be interviewed.
3. Is crowd control good use of a police dog?
4. Report of multiple stolen credit cards used at multiple stores at the same time indicates _______.
5. Is a girl yelling to father “I’ve been raped” admissible in court?
6. Which is more important - CI’s motivation or criminal history?
7. Is a key used to break into a store possession of burglars tools?
8. What is the youngest age you can be charged in criminal court for Murder 2?

Answer 64

1. at least 1/4 mile
2. No, when you are done interviewing its ok for him to talk
3. No???
4. More than one person involved
5. Yes, Res Geste - Hearsay Exception
6. Motivation
7. No, it must be something not designed to open doors (ex: screwdriver, crowbar)
8. 13

Question 65

True or False

1. If property presented, material will be learned by the students at a fairly consistent rate?
2. The conference an extremely economical and effective medium for new knowledge and developing skills?
3. It is recommended that only one summary be made by a conference leader?
4. A conference leader should voice their own opinions in order to provoke group participation?
5. It is ok to vote among conference members?

Answer 65

1 False

2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True it will not cause sharp splits

Question 66

1. Assault at a correctional facility - Inmate intentional PI to another inmate = _______ crime.
2. May a person sometimes be relieved of criminal liability based on a mistake of fact? Mistake of Law?
3. Patronize a prostitute. Defendant is 22 and Prostitute is 16 = ______ crime
4. The only way Crim. Mis. 1st can occur = _________.
5. Can a robbery involve threat of future PI?
6. Unlawful wearing of Body vest requires ______, _______, and ________. Class ____ Felony
7. Which of the following is not considered a Police Officer in the CPL? A) DA’s Investigator, B) Sworn Officer of Division of LE in DEC, C) LIRR Police, or D) NYC Sherriff?

Answer 66

1. Assault 2
2. Yes, Yes
3. (Ages follow Rape)

3rd Degree = A Mis
2nd Degree = E Felony Def 18, Pros LT 15
1st Degree = B Felony Def LT 11 or 18, Pros LT 13

4. Intentional damage by an Explosive, B Felony
5. No, must be current. Otherwise GL 2nd (Extortion)
6. wears it, possesses firearm/rifle/shotgun, and commits violent Felony. Class E Felony
7. D NYC Sherriff

Question 67

1. Roger, a mildly retarded man, enters police HQ and confesses to a murder that occurred last night. The murder was presently under investigation. Roger’s confession is A) inadmissible without further evidence, B) not admissible because he is mentally disabled, C) admissible if a court appointed psychiatrist attests to Roger’s competence to stand trial, or D) is admissible based on the facts given
2. Remain/Hide in store until closing time to steal = _______ crime
3. Which of the following can be originated by a PO? A) Juvenile Delinquency, B) PINS, C) Family Offense, D)Child Protective?
4. Is attempted Assault 1st a Family Offense?
5. Can Police seek a court order for the removal of a child?

Answer 67

1. D
2. Burglary
3. B and C only
4. Yes, all attempted assaults (Also Assault 2 and 3)
5. No, can remove in an emergency but cannot originate a proceeding

Question 68

1. If no female officers available, can a male officer search a female perp?
2. Does returning to HQ after a prisoner transport count as emergency operation?
3. What is the #1 reason for securing an accident scene? #2 Reason?
4. What should you do with a possible runaway, who is LT 18 and refuses to give you their address?
5. Can hearsay be a factor in establishing probable cause?

Answer 68

1. Yes
2. No
3. Safety is #1, #2 is investigation
4. Take them into custody
5. Yes