Session 4

Question 1

Brady Motion:

Answer 1

Pre-trial demand for material or evidence possessed by the prosecutor that is favorable to or exculpates the defendant.

Question 2

Darden Hearing:

Answer 2

An in-camera hearing with judge and confidential informant, without disclosing his identity, to determine whether sufficient information was given by the informer to justify the search warrant that was issued.

Question 3

Dunaway Hearing:

Answer 3

To determine if police had “probable cause” to detain and arrest defendant.

Question 4

Einhorn Hearing:

Answer 4

To determine if illegal eavesdropping evidence is the basis of a question asked a witness before a Grand Jury.

Question 5

Huntley Hearing:

Answer 5

To determine voluntariness of confession.

Question 6

Luck Hearing:

Answer 6

To determine if defendant’s prior conviction may be used for impeachment purposes.

Question 7

Mapp Hearing:

Answer 7

A hearing to determine whether evidence should be suppressed because it has been obtained in violation of the defendant’s Fourth Amendment rights.

Question 8

Miranda Hearing:

Answer 8

To determine whether defendant was properly advised of rights at the time of arrest.

Question 9

Sandoval Hearing:

Answer 9

A hearing to determine which portions of a defendant’s prior record can be brought out by the prosecution a trial if defendant testifies.

Question 10

Simmons Hearing:

Answer 10

To determine the use of police photographs to establish identity.

Question 11

Townsend Hearing:

Answer 11

As to the delay between time of arrest and indictment “Speedy Trial Rule”

Question 12

Wade Haring:

Answer 12

To determine the Propriety of pre-trial identification (line-up)

Question 13

Why does the number of employees that can be supervised effectively get smaller at higher levels of authority?

A: The work becomes more diversified.
B: More time is needed to focus on management tasks.
C: The ability of subordinates is not consistent at higher levels of the organization.
D: Higher-ranking supervisors are generally responsible for a larger geographic area.

Answer 13

A: The work becomes more diversified.

Question 14

The Chief is unsure how to gauge public opinion on his department’s policies and procedures. In order to find this information out, the Chief should

A: Send out a community survey.
B: Meet with elected officials on a regular basis.
C: Work periodically with subordinates who have frequent public contact.
D: Review news publications for editorials and articles regarding the police department.

Answer 14

C: Work periodically with subordinates who have frequent public contact.

Question 15

Your Chief has assigned you to set up a mental health crisis intervention program. What is the most important action you can take to promote coordination of effort and make the program effective?

A: Ensure officers are properly trained.
B: Have clinicians on 24-hour call.
C: Establish working relationships between the police department and other involved agencies.
D: Compare your program with other similar programs

Answer 15

C: Establish working relationships between the police department and other involved agencies.

Question 16

Sergeant Fontan directs a subordinate to conduct radar speed enforcement at a particular intersection that has been prone to a number of collisions caused by excessive speed. This type of activity is referred to as

A: Speed trap
B: Index of enforcement
C: Traffic surveillance
D: Sandbagging

Answer 16

B: Index of enforcement

Question 17

The following factors contribute to enduring job satisfaction except:

A: Recognition
B: Job enrichment
C: Decision making
D: Physical working conditions

Answer 17

D: Physical working conditions

Question 18

George, a sergeant assigned to the police academy, is conducting a study in order to update the academy’s lesson plans. George contacts Tim, a canine handler, and requests information on canine operations as part of his study. George does so without speaking with Tim’s direct supervisor. George’s bypassing of the chain of command was:

A: Proper; George is a sergeant and can direct the actions of any lower-ranking subordinate.
B: Improper; George should have conferred with Tim’s supervisor first.
C: Proper; members of staff units can bypass the chain of command when conducting activities such as a study.
D: Improper; the chain of command should always be adhered to regardless of the circumstances.

Answer 18

C: Proper; members of staff units can bypass the chain of command when conducting activities such as a study.

Question 19

You are captain of a large unit with a number of subordinate supervisors working for you. You need to solve a complicated problem, the outcome of which will impact your staff. The best way you should formulate a solution to the problem is

A: Confer with other captains in the department for their input.
B: Form a committee from your staff to reach a decision.
C: Make the decision on your own since you are ultimately responsible.
D: Ask your superior how to solve the problem.

Answer 19

B: Form a committee from your staff to reach a decision.

Question 20

. The most important component of a police department is

A: Detective Division
B: Patrol Division
C: Training Division
D: Support Services

Answer 20

B: Patrol Division

Question 21

When vesting responsibility for meeting an objective in a subordinate, you must also give the appropriate _________________ to the subordinate.

A: Resources
B: Training
C: Direction
D: Authority

Answer 21

D: Authority

Question 22

You observe the productivity of a good unit under your command fails following the installation of a new computer system that was purchased at great expense to the department. In your analysis of this problem, you should suspect that

A: The employees are resisting the new system.
B: The system may be no good.
C: Poor training is the issue.
D: The employees will eventually get used to the new system.

Answer 22

B: The system may be no good.

Question 23

Input should be solicited from members of the patrol force when establishing community goals.

A: True.
B: False.

Answer 23

B: FALSE – The COMMUNITY sets community goals, NOT the patrol force.

Question 24

You are a new sergeant in a new precinct and must select new members for a special DWI enforcement team. Since you are new to the precinct, you are not thoroughly familiar with all of the candidates. Of the following, which is the best way to approach this decision?

A: Make the decision anyway since you are responsible.
B: Ask a more experienced sergeant for assistance.
C: Confer with the PBA
D: Tell your lieutenant that you don’t have enough information to make the selections.

Answer 24

B: Ask a more experienced sergeant for assistance.

It is OK to ask a more experienced supervisor for help when you have to select new members for a special team.

Question 25

You observe a trend in complaints received about one of your subordinate units. The complaints allege that officers are being “heavy-handed” during enforcement stops. You should be concerned that these officers

A: Are poorly trained
B: Are poorly supervised
C: Need counseling
D: Should be reassigned

Answer 25

B: Are poorly supervised.

Improper street action comes about because SUPERVISION is weak.

Question 26

Which of the following is the most important function of a police administrator?

A: Personnel selection
B: Training of staff
C: Maintaining of discipline
D: Policy formulation

Answer 26

A: Personnel selection

Probably the most important administrative function of an administrator is the SELECTION of PERSONNEL.

Question 27

What information should supervisors be familiar with to best assign officers where they are needed most?

A: Arrest and summons activity.
B: Locations of places of public assembly.
C: Area crime activity data.
D: Number of patrol sectors in the jurisdiction.

Answer 27

C: Area crime activity data.

It is important for supervisors to review crime activity so as to be better able to direct officers to areas of need.

Question 28

You are the Traffic Unit commander and request $10,000 to upgrade your unit’s speed-measuring devices, but the chief only authorizes $5000. You should:

A: Appeal to the chief for more money.
B: Make due with the $5000.
C: Hold off on the project until you have the $10,000.
D: Temporarily discontinue speed enforcement.

Answer 28

B: Make due with the $5000.

Question 29

You are assigned to the planning section of the patrol division, and it is your job to allocate patrol resources. Of the following, which information is most important?

A: Square mileage of the jurisdiction.
B: Total street mileage of the jurisdiction.
C: Bodies of water in the patrol area.
D: Whether the patrol area is urban or rural in character.

Answer 29

B: Total street mileage of the jurisdiction.

Street miles are more important than square miles in planning for patrol.

Question 30

You are the patrol commander and determine that overlapping shifts are the best approach to meeting peak call-for-service time periods. Using this method, one concern that you must address is

A: Beat responsibility during overlap periods.
B: Availability of patrol vehicles.
C: Scheduling of meal periods.
D: Chain of command issues.

Answer 30

A: Beat responsibility during overlap periods.

Question 31

One member of your squad makes a good suggestion that the entire squad, minus one member, supports. How should you act on the suggestion?

A: Attempt to convince the one holdout of the benefit of the suggestion.
B: Do not act on the suggestion without unanimous support.
C: Consult with the P.B.A.
D: Implement the suggestion.

Answer 31

D: Implement the suggestion.

Implement a good suggestion if all of your staff agree it’s good, but there is one holdout.

Question 32

The P.B.A. leadership meets monthly with the Chief, and normally sets a written agenda for the meeting as required by the Chief. This month, for the first time, the P.B.A. shows up for the meeting without providing an agenda. The Chief should

A: Postpone the meeting until an agenda is provided.
B: Cancel this month’s meeting.
C: Conduct the meeting as scheduled, but caution the P.B.A. about future lapses.
D: Not mention this month’s lapse & see what happens next month.

Answer 32

C: Conduct the meeting as scheduled, but caution the P.B.A. about future lapses.

Question 33

Assigning officers to a steady patrol vehicle is

A: Bad because it creates a routine that can breed complacency.
B: Good because it is viewed as a reward.
C: Bad because it can promote competition for the newer vehicles.
D: Good because it helps to adhere to a maintenance schedule.

Answer 33

D: Good because it helps to adhere to a maintenance schedule.

A good reason to assign police officers to the same department vehicle is to adhere to a maintenance schedule.

Question 34

Your Chief wishes to improve the quality of your department’s public relations program. Of the following, what is the most important internal action you should recommend?

A: Get to know local media personnel.
B: Establish a media-relations policy.
C: Increase the department’s online presence.
D: Ensure that officers receive relevant training.

Answer 34

D: Ensure that officers receive relevant training.

Most important step in INTERNAL public relations program is TRAINING of OFFICERS.

Question 35

Your Chief wishes to develop a public relations program. Of the following, what is the most important external action you should recommend?

A: Set up a website
B: Cultivate relationships with local new media outlets
C: Establish a media relations policy
D: Institute a training program for officers.

Answer 35

B: Cultivate relationships with local new media outlets

re: EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENT of a P.R. program, probably most important is NEWS MEDIA RELATIONS.

Question 36

You are a Captain with 5 Lieutenants reporting to you. One of your Lieutenants has an “open door” policy, in which he allows subordinates to come into his office at any time to seek advice. All of the following are potential problems caused by such a policy except:

A: Subordinates from other units come to him for advice.
B: Subordinates from other units complain that their boss doesn’t have such a policy.
C: Lower-ranking bosses (sergeants) may be left out of the loop.
D: Eventually, no one will trust the Lieutenant

Answer 36

D: Eventually, no one will trust the Lieutenant

Question 37

P.O. Wentz is promoted to sergeant and is assigned to supervise the squad from which he has just been promoted. Probationary Sergeant Wentz meets with resistance from his former squad-mates, and he is reluctant to assert his authority over them. What is the best course of action for the department to take first?

A: Reduce Sergeant Wentz to his former rank.
B: Transfer him to a different squad.
C: Send Sergeant Wentz for additional leadership training.
D: Extend his probation.

Answer 37

B: Transfer him to a different squad.

Question 38

What factor should be considered when determining vacation schedules?

A: Available manpower
B: Geographical factors
C: Days of the week
D: The adjusted total shift deviation

Answer 38

A: Available manpower

Determine vacation scheduling by considering available manpower.

Question 39

Lt. Danese has noticed that Sergeant Carvalhido is having a hard time supervising the officers in his old unit. Which of the following actions Lt. Danese would most appropriately take?

A: Transfer Sergeant Carvalhido.
B: Warn Sergeant Carvalhido that if his performance does not improve, he may face disciplinary action.
C: Meet with Sergeant Carvalhido’s unit and instruct them to respect Carvalhido’s authority.
D: Help Sergeant Carvalhido by supervising the unit himself.

Answer 39

A: Transfer Sergeant Carvalhido.

Question 40

A new arrest processing procedure is instituted, but officer performance in properly executing the procedure is poor. What is one action that you as a supervisor can take that can contribute to improved performance?

A: Promptly enforce the procedure when deviations occur.
B: Remind your staff that the new procedure must be followed even if they don’t like it.
C: Request the training unit to design a training program for the procedure.
D: Explain the reason for the new procedure.

Answer 40

D: Explain the reason for the new procedure.

When your subordinates understand why a procedure is used, their performance will improve.

Question 41

Which of the following shift schedules can lead to confusion regarding patrol sector responsibility?

A:12-hour shifts
B: Steady shifts
C: Rotating shifts
D: Overlapping shifts

Answer 41

D: Overlapping shifts

Question 42

The Police Chief does not sit in on contract negotiations with the union, but sends a Captain to represent him instead. The Chief’s action is

A: Improper, the Chief should not delegate this responsibility.
B: Improper, sending a Captain would pose a conflict of interest.
C: Proper, a representative should be sent because negotiations could become hostile.
D: Proper, the Captain can get insight into what the union is proposing.

Answer 42

C: Proper, a representative should be sent because negotiations could become hostile.

TOP BOSS shouldn’t be directly engaged in negotiations with union.

Question 43

As a supervisor, what actions should you take to better direct officers to areas of need?

A: Attend community council meetings.
B: Review crime reports
C: Receive command staff briefings.
D: Monitor the main dispatch channel.

Answer 43

B: Review crime reports

It is important for supervisors to review crime reports to better direct officers to areas of need.

Question 44

The Townsville Police Department divides its workload among trained specialists that are experts in their various specialties. One negative outcome of too much specialization would be:

A: The patrol force will be depleted and marginalized.
B: The community will be under-served.
C: Unity of command will be affected.
D: Dispatchers will have difficulty assigning the right officer to the right call.

Answer 44

A: The patrol force will be depleted and marginalized.

Question 45

You are the commander responsible for determining your department’s geographical patrol sectors. You should establish the sector boundaries in a manner that

A: Ensures equal response times.
B: Establishes sectors that are of equal square mileage.
C: Establishes sectors that contain an equal number of street miles.
D Represents an equal share of the workload.

Answer 45

D Represents an equal share of the workload.

to the degree possible.

Question 46

Sgt. Rivers is assigned to supervise a group of officers that he worked with prior to his promotion, but is having difficulty performing his job. Sgt. Rivers

A: Should be warned that he may face disciplinary action if his performance does not improve.
B: Should be transferred, if possible.
C: Should be demoted.
D:Should be retrained.

Answer 46

Should be transferred, if possible.

Question 47

When planning the establishment of patrol area boundaries, which of the following is a more important consideration than square miles?

A: Terrain
B: Presence of limited access highways
C: Street miles
D: Socio-economic factors

Answer 47

C: Street miles

Question 48

If you are responsible for the proper execution of the department budget, your primary objective is to

A: Keep expenditures within the budget.
B: Provide regular updates to the elected body.
C: Justify requested funding allocations.
D: Determine whether department goals have been achieved.

Answer 48

D: Determine whether department goals have been achieved

all are important, but D is the PRIMARY objective.

Question 49

Your department is experiencing a high degree of turnover, and the city council has asked for your advice on how to solve the problem. Of the following, which is the best recommendation for the Chief to make?

A: Advise the council that more time and money may be required to recruit, train and retain officers.
B: Request that the council permit the department to handle the matter internally.
C: Advise the council that the turnover rate is not a problem.
D: Initiate a policy of conducting exit interviews.

Answer 49

A: Advise the council that more time and money may be required to recruit, train and retain officers.

If a department experiences a high level of turnover this may mean that more time and money may be required to get and train new officers.

Question 50

Your department has a multi-step procedure to log property and evidence. Officers routinely ignore one step in the procedure, but there has been no negative impact from the omission. Of the following, what is the most appropriate action for the department administration to take?

A: Roll call training on the procedure should be instituted as a refresher.
B: Determine whether or not the omitted step is truly necessary.
C: Issue a department-wide memo advising all members of the requirement to follow the procedure as written.
D: Discipline the next officer that violates the procedure to set a deterrent example.

Answer 50

B: Determine whether or not the omitted step is truly necessary.

If a procedural step required by department rules is not followed and no problems occur, whether or not this step is needed should be determined.

Question 51

Detective Cousins is assigned to an interagency task force and receives operational direction from the Special Agent in charge of the task force, but reports on administrative matters to a Lieutenant back in his own department. This dynamic technically violates the management concept known as

A: Unified command
B: Span of control
C: Unity of command
D: The exception principle

Answer 51

C: Unity of command

The concept of UNITY OF COMMAND requires that only one boss be in charge of any situation. We must be aware of this when operating in a task force environment.

Question 52

The concept known as unity of command requires

A: agencies working at an emergency incident operate from a single command post.
B: the number of subordinates assigned to a supervisor be limited to a quantity that can be effectively supervised.
C: all but the most important tasks be delegated.
D: subordinates to report to only one supervisor at any given moment.

Answer 52

D: subordinates to report to only one supervisor at any given moment

Unity of command means subordinates receive direct orders from ONE boss.

Question 53

What is the primary purpose of a police public relations program?

A: To enlist public support for the agency.
B: To dispel inaccurate opinions about the agency.
C: To increase public understanding of the reasons for department activities.
D: To foster better communications with the public.

Answer 53

C: To increase public understanding of the reasons for department activities.

The primary purpose of any public relations work is to foster public understanding of the reasons for the activities of the department.

Question 54

Of the following, what is the best way a Chief can demonstrate leadership in attempting to resolve a controversial issue?

A: Remain neutral and not get drawn into the controversy.
B: Publicly state their position on the issue.
C: Solicit a consensus on the issue from the sworn personnel in the department.
D: Hold a department meeting to discuss the issue.
SHOW ANSWER

Answer 54

B: Publicly state their position on the issue.

When a CHIEF takes a public position on an issue, they provide leadership on resolving that issue.

Question 55

Your jurisdiction has experienced business growth and an increase in calls for service on a street where new shopping centers and offices have been built. Of the following, which is the most efficient action for the department to take to meet this increased demand for service?

A: Establish a permanent detail of officers to focus on this particular area.
B: Realign patrol areas so the street becomes a sector boundary.
C: Do not make changes in the department’s operation solely for the purpose of addressing this issue.
D: Request funding for CCTV coverage of the area.

Answer 55

B: Realign patrol areas so the street becomes a sector boundary.

When there is an area within your jurisdiction that requires new or additional policing, realign patrol zones to make that area a patrol zone boundary.

Question 56

When developing directed patrol tactics, the most critical element is

A: crime and problem analysis.
B: availability of patrol personnel.
C: budgeted staff hours.
D: management support.

Answer 56

A: crime and problem analysis.

The most critical element in the development of DIRECTED PATROL TACTICS is CRIME and PROBLEM ANALYSIS.

Question 57

Of the following offenses, which is typically the least responsive to increased patrol activity?

A: Robbery
B: Aggravated Assault
C: Theft from Autos
D: Narcotics Trafficking

.

Answer 57

D: Narcotics Trafficking

Crimes such as robbery, auto theft, theft from persons, and aggravated assaults are more responsive to increased patrol activity than many other offenses

Question 58

You are a Lieutenant supervising a newly promoted sergeant whose performance is inadequate. You have made repeated attempts to help him improve, to no avail. Your next steps should include:

A: Advise him that he may face disciplinary action if his performance does not improve.
B: Encouraging him to move back to his former position.
C: All of the above.
D: None of the above.

Answer 58

C: All of the above.

Question 59

For which of the following decisions should the Chief consider the expectations of local politicians and government officials?

A: Approving a new detective call-out procedure.
B: Implementing a tele-serve procedure whereby complaints from citizens for minor crimes and offenses will be taken by phone rather than dispatch an officer as in the past
C: Selecting personnel for a specialized DWI enforcement detail.
D: None of the above.

Answer 59

B: Implementing a tele-serve procedure whereby complaints from citizens for minor crimes and offenses will be taken by phone rather than dispatch an officer as in the past

The top boss making a decision that will affect the direction of the department must first consider the expectations of local political and government groups.

Question 60

The Chief has directed you to develop a new initiative to combat drug sales occurring in a public housing complex. How should you best approach this new assignment?

A: Assign the task to the Narcotics Unit.
B: Have the Patrol force conduct directed patrols in the affected area.
C: Form a committee of affected personnel to make recommendations.
D: Draft a proposal and submit it to the Chief for approval.

Answer 60

C: Form a committee of affected personnel to make recommendations.

When a new initiative is proposed, form a committee to make recommendations.

Question 61

The planning and execution of programs to keep the public informed of police activities would fall within what organizational function?

A: Public Information.
B: Crime Prevention.
C: Community Policing.
D: Staff Services.

Answer 61

A: Public Information.

Question 62

Which of the following is a true statement as it pertains to crime prevention?

A: Studies have proven that general police activity deters crime.
B: An increase in the patrol force always results in increased community safety.
C: Crime prevention is intangible and cannot be accurately measured.
D: Patrol forces should be distributed according to crime prevention needs.

Answer 62

C: Crime prevention is intangible and cannot be accurately measured.