Quiz # 5

Question 1

When can an officer conduct a protective sweep and what are the limits of the sweep?

Answer 1

• Arrest
• in a Home
• Looking for people
• Limited in nature and must specifically targeted to the finding of people

Question 2

When does a Retail Theft become a felony?

Answer 2

• If the value of the merchandise exceeds $500
  OR
• if the value does not exceed $500
  -the person agrees or combines with another to commit the violation
• the person intends to sell the merchandise by means of the internet

Question 3

What are the elements of the crime of “Battery”?

Answer 3

• Causing bodily harm to another
• by an act done with intent to cause bodily harm to that person
• without consent of the person so harmed

Question 4

Explain the requirements an officer needs to gain lawful consent to search a home.

Answer 4

• Must have authority to grant consent
• Must be voluntarily, freely, and knowingly given
• Must not be coerced
• Search is limited in scope and can be revoked at anytime

Question 5

If an officer wants to conduct a search of a person (without probable cause or arrest) who is under probation-parole-supervised release, what rules must law enforcement follow?

Answer 5

1. Police have reasonable suspicion the subject is committing, is about to commit, or has committed a crime
2. The person is currently supervised by the Wi DOC on probation for a felony: of for a misdemeanor (940, 948, and 961) or parole, or extended supervision related to a WI conviction
3. Period of supervision began on or after December 14, 2013.

Question 6

Explain when an anonymous tip may be used as part of reasonable suspicion to conduct a terry stop.

Answer 6

• The tipster exposed him/herself to being identified
• Tipster explains how they know the information they are reporting
• Officers are able to corroborate anything that the tipster has reported
• Tipster’s report predicts future behavior
• Reports an “on-going emergency”

Question 7

Explain when an anonymous tip can be used as probable cause to arrest.

Answer 7

It is never enough for probable cause

Question 8

What are the elements of the crime of Resisting or “Obstructing an Officer”?

Answer 8

• Whoever knowingly resists or obstructs an Officer

- while an officer is doing any act in an official capacity

Question 9

What are 4 of the exceptions that may allow unlawfully obtained evidence to be admitted in court?

Answer 9

1. Good faith
2. Attenuation
3. Inevitable Discovery
4. Independent Source exceptions

Question 10

What are the 4 different classifications or types of informants who give information to police? Which one is least reliable?

Answer 10

• Victim
• Good Citizen Informant
• Paid Informant
• Anonymous Informant - LEAST Reliable