Session 31 (PORT Study Questions) Flashcards

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1.1 Name two instances when, according to the Supreme Court, execution is considered
cruel and unusual punishment under the Eight Amendment.

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1.1 Explain the basic principles of due process. Which amendments guarantee due
process rights?

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1.1 In which amendment is the equal protection clause found?

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1.1 Which amendment guarantees the right a right to a speedy trial?

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1.1 How does a criminal case the Supreme Court of the United States?

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1.1 Explain the purpose and process of voir dire.

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1.1 Explain the difference between probation and parole.

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1.1 At which point is an inmate in Georgia considered for parole.

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1.1 Which Georgia state law enforcement agency provides crime laboratory and CJIS
services to local agencies.

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1.1 Explain the process of a case from entry into until exit out of the criminal justice
system.

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1.2 List five legal/regulatory sanctions an Officer may face if found guilty of
unprofessional or unethical conduct.

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1.2 Describe how unethical conduct can affect an Officer’s personal life.

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13
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1.2 Explain the importance of law enforcement professionalism to community
relations.

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1.2 Explain how the Six Pillars of Character as described by the Josephson Institute
affect the ability of a Law Enforcement Officer to be effective and efficient.

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1.2 Discuss the minimum educational requirements of POST council for candidates
for Peace Officer certification.

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16
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1.2 Describe the role of POST Council in setting standards and rules for Peace
Officers and Law Enforcement Support personnel. Under what authority does
the council set those standards and rules?

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17
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1.2 Identify situations in which even a “good cop” might be tempted to commit an
ethical violation.

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18
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1.2 Identify situations in which even a “good cop” might be tempted to commit an
ethical violation.

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19
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1.2 Explain the “blue code of silence” and the effect it has on effective policing.

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20
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2.1 Explain the four specific purposes of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia.

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21
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2.1 What checks and balances are in place to protect the rights of an accused in
Chapter 1 of Title 16.

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22
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2.1 Explain the concept of included crimes.

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23
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2.1 Discuss why a person may not be convicted of multiple crimes arising from the
same conduct.

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24
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2.1 What is an ex post facto law, and how does Georgia law address such laws?

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25
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2.1 What is the minimum age a person must attain before they can be convicted of a
crime?

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26
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2.1 What type of conduct may be considered a justification for committing a crime?

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27
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2.1 What is the difference between entrapment and coercion?

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28
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2.1 When does simple battery become a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated
nature?

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29
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2.1 What are the elements of stalking?

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30
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2.1 Explain the difference between burglary and robbery.

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31
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2.1 Compare the elements of murder to those of voluntary manslaughter and
involuntary manslaughter.

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32
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2.1 Under what conditions would a person be charged with theft by conversion?

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33
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2.1 What elements must be proven to prosecute a person for obstruction of
officers?

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34
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2.4 What elements must be proven to prosecute a person for obstruction of
officers?

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