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Question 1

At which point does it become necessary to question an arrestee or other person in custody as to whether or not there is any child or other person waiting for their return who is dependent solely upon the arrestee for care?

Answer 1

Two hours.

The requirement is triggered whenever the person is to be detained for more than two hours.

Question 2

When an arrestee has dependents requiring their care, a record is to be made indicating the arrangements made for the care of those dependents.

What does the model policy governing Alternate Care for Arrestee’s Dependents requires that record to contain, at a minimum?

Answer 2

1. The person or agency taking charge of the dependent.
2. The name of the agency’s representative and a phone number.
3. Information as to how the arrestee can regain custody of the dependent child, or person, when released from custody.

Question 3

If an arrestee is unable to make arrangements for his or her dependent child, who should notify the appropriate municipal, county, or state agency of the arrest and need for alternate care?

Answer 3

Arresting Officer or Shift Supervisor

Question 4

While walking past the booking desk, you notice that several officers have a woman under arrest. The desk sergeant indicates that she has been in police custody for several hours now. She is handcuffed, shackled and about ready to be transported to the county jail. You overhear the woman say to the desk sergeant that she is the sole provider for two young children who are at home, and that they need to be taken care of.

At this point, the desk sergeant should ensure that the arresting officer do what?

Answer 4

Stop the transport and allow the woman a reasonable opportunity to make arrangements by telephone for the alternate care of her children.

Question 5

What are examples of articles that are subject to forfeiture proceedings?

Answer 5

1. Proceeds from illegal gambling
2. Proceeds from promoting prostitution
3. Proceeds from illegal drug sales

Question 6

In accordance with N.J.S. 2C:64-1b, any article subject to forfeiture may be seized by the State or any law enforcement officer as evidence pending a criminal prosecution pursuant to section 2C:64-4 or, when no criminal proceeding is instituted, upon process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction over the property, except that seizure without such process may be made when not inconsistent with the Constitution of this State or the United States, and when _________.

Answer 6

1. The article is prima facie contraband
2. The property subject to seizure poses an immediate threat to the public health
3. The property subject to seizure poses an immediate threat to the public safety or welfare

Question 7

In accordance with N.J.S. 2C:64-3a, whenever any property other than prima facie contraband is subject to forfeiture under this chapter, such forfeiture may be enforced by a civil action, instituted within _____ days of the seizure and commenced by the State and against the property sought to be forfeited.

Answer 7

90

Question 8

The Attorney General Bias Incident Investigation Standards are a set of directives that establish uniform law enforcement procedures for the response to and investigation of “bias incidents.”

In concert with Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 1987-3, the Standards require law enforcement agencies to report bias incidents to what three entities?

Answer 8

1. The Office of Bias Crimes and Community Relations
2. The county prosecutors’ offices
3. The State Police

Question 9

In regards to reporting bias incidents, all law enforcement agencies are required to fully cooperate with the Division of State Police, Uniform Crime Reporting Unit, in properly completing and promptly forwarding the “Supplementary Bias Incident Offense Report” form by when?

Answer 9

The seventh day after the close of each monthly reporting period.

Question 10

What is the office responsible for the statewide investigation and monitoring of bias incidents?

Answer 10

Office of Bias Crime and Community Relations in the Division of Criminal Justice

Question 11

To facilitate inter-agency cooperation, the Office of Bias crime and Community Relations in the Division of Criminal Justice shall be notified of all suspected or confirmed bias incidents as soon as possible, but in no event later than ____ hours after a law enforcement agency gains knowledge of such incidents.

Answer 11

24

Question 12

Who carries the responsibility of ensuring that the chief executive of the law enforcement agency is notified of a suspected or confirmed bias incident?

Answer 12

The law enforcement supervisor via the chain of command

Question 13

The Office of Bias Crimes and Community Relations in the Division of Criminal Justice shall be notified immediately of all suspected or confirmed bias incidents in four different situations. Which of the following is not one of them?

a. Juvenile delinquents as the alleged perpetrators
b. Homicide, rape, aggravated assault, or arson
c. A law enforcement officer as the alleged perpetrator
d. The potential to generate large scale unrest

Answer 13

a. Juvenile delinquents as the alleged perpetrators

Question 14

Who should ensure that all physical remains of a Bias Incident are removed after crime scene processing is completed?

Answer 14

Investigators

Question 15

What four things does the supervisor do upon arriving at the scene of a suspected or confirmed bias incident?

Answer 15

1. Assist in the stabilization of the victim
2. Confer with on-scene officers
3. Ensure that the crime scene is properly protected and preserved
4. Request investigative personnel respond to the scene

Question 16

Bias incidents may generate fear and concern among victims and the community. These incidents have the potential of recurring, escalating and possibly causing counter-violence. Therefore, bias incidents require a thorough and comprehensive law enforcement response.

In this regard, what is the role of the supervisor upon arriving at the scene of a suspected or confirmed bias incident?

Answer 16

1. Confer with the initial responding officer
2. Ensure that the crime scene is properly protected and preserved
3. Arrange for officers to be assigned to the location of the incident in a fixed post position if the potential exists for further acts of violence

Question 17

When determining if a particular incident is motivated by bias, an investigator should consider each of the following EXCEPT:

a. Statements made by the victim, but not the suspect
b. How the victim feels about the incident
c. Statements made by witnesses
d. Any prior history of similar incidents in the same area

Answer 17

a. Statements made by the victim, but not the suspect

Question 18

During the day shift, Brent Johnson was arrested in connection with an incident where he was bullying and harassing a local resident with the purpose of intimidating the person because of race, color, or ethnicity. As a result, Johnson should be charged with Bias _______.

Answer 18

Intimidation

Question 19

The Office of Bias Crime and Community Relations in the Division of Criminal Justice has been designated the office for the statewide investigation and monitoring of bias incidents.

To facilitate inter-agency cooperation, the Office of Bias Crime and Community Relations shall be notified IMMEDIATELY of all suspected or confirmed bias incidents that involve the following:

Answer 19

1. Homicide, Rape, Aggravated Assault or Arson
2. An organized hate group as the suspected perpetrator
3. The potential to generate large scale unrest

Question 20

An officer is taking a report from a woman concerning an act of vandalism– the spray painting of offensive comments on the side of her house. The woman lives there with her handicapped daughter, who is confined to a wheelchair. The woman states that she believes that the spray painting is directed at her daughter’s handicap.

The officer’s supervisor is called to the scene to assist the officer. Which of the below would be the supervisor’s direct responsibility?

a. Protect the crime scene in preparation for the gathering of evidence
b. Begin a preliminary investigation
c. Request that investigative personnel respond to the scene
d. Obtain the names and addresses of any witnesses

Answer 20

c. Request that investigative personnel respond to the scene

Question 21

Officers respond to the scene of a suspected bias incident at a local 7-11 Store. At the store, the officers are met by the store manager, a person of Middle-Eastern descent. The owner states that a car drove by and one of the occupants threw a brick through the store window. After a period of investigation, applying the appropriate criteria and asking the appropriate questions, the officers are unable to definitely confirm it as a bias incident. Although the store owner believes that the brick was thrown because of his “Middle Eastern” descent, the officers believe that, based on the evidence and available information, the motivation cannot be determined; as far as bias incidents are concerned, the matter is “borderline.”

Under the circumstances, what action should the officers be advised to tale?

a. investigate the matter as any other incident until such time that more information is obtained
b. not confirm the case as a bias incident at this time, but continue the investigation
c. immediately referred to the Office of Bias Crimes and Community Relations in the Division of Criminal Justice
d. confirm the case as a bias incident for continuing investigation purposes

Answer 21

d. confirm the case as a bias incident for continuing investigation purposes

Question 22

What is the purpose of the Attorney General’s Bias Incident Investigation Standards?

Answer 22

To establish uniform law enforcement procedures for the response to and investigation of bias incidents