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Techniques of Traffic Law Enforcement Flashcards

1
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What are the 5 phases of enforcement?

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(1) Detection
(2) Apprehension
(3) Prosecution
(4) Adjudication
(5) Penalization

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In the apprehension phase of enforcement, what are the 4 aspects of apprehension?

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(a) Physical arrest
(b) Citation
(c) Written warning
(d) Verbal warning

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3
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What are the 7 methods of observing traffic?

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(1) Line patrol
(2) Area patrol
(3) Directed patrol
(4) Stationary observation
(5) Conspicuous observation
(6) Visible observation
(7) Concealed observation

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What are the 2 types of selective enforcement?

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(1) Saturation patrol
(2) Checking station

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Visually estimating speed:

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(1) Reasonable time and distance of observation.
(2) Officer’s experience
(3) Lay witness

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Pacing:

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(1) Do NOT use catch-up speed.
(2) Reasonable time and distance.

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Driver license re-examination:

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Notify the commissioner of Motor Vehicles:
(1) Form
(2) Letter
Submitted by a officer OR medical doctor

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What are the 3 phases of DWI enforcement?

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(1) Vehicle in motion
(2) Personal contact
(3) Pre-arrest screening

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What are the 3 Standardized field sobriety tests?

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(1) Horizontal Gase Nystagmus
(2) Walk and turn
(3) One leg stand.

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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Identifying or detecting conditions, actions, or behaviors which are improper or illegal by statue or ordinance.

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Detection

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Out of the enforcement phrases, which of the 2 are officers responsibilities?

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(1) Detection
(2) Apprehension

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What are examples of non-standardized field sobriety tests?

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(1) Reciting the alphabet, not beginning with the letter “A,” and not ending with the letter “Z.”
(2) Finger to Nose
(3) Romberg balence

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13
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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Officer follows offender, establishes authority for stopping the offender, and initiates stop.”

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Apprehension

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14
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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Officer identifies and gathers evidence, makes appropriate charge, prepares a complete and accurate report to for the prosecutor.”

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Prosecution

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15
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Who is responsible for prosecution?

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The judge.

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16
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Who is responsible for adjudication and penalization?

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The court.

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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Determination of responsibility of the accused by magistrate, judge, or jury.

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Adjudication.

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“The sentencing or judgement required by the court if the defendant is found guilty of the charge.”

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Penalization.

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19
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Who is the fact-finder?

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Either the Judge or the Jury.

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20
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Individuals _________ be arrested for an infraction.

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Cannot.

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21
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A verbal warning ________ ___ by given condescendingly be an officer and should be given by agency policy.

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Should not.

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Name the method of traffic patrol:
“Specific route done between two points.”

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Line patrol

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23
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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Done within an area or beat.”

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Area patrol

24
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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“A traffic patrol directed toward a certain traffic offense or stationary post.”

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Directed patrol

25
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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Observation of traffic conditions at a selected place, usually one with a high crash rate or traffic flow problem, used especially to detect violations and deter possible violators.”

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Stationary patrol.

26
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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Stationary observation in which the observer remains in full view of traffic (and possibly deters violators).”

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Conspicuous observation.

27
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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Stationary observation in which the observer is in full view but is so located, for example, on a side street, that it requires effort on the part of drivers to discover the observer.”

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Visible observation.

28
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Define traffic enforcement phase:
“Stationary observation to which the observer is not visible to persons using ordinary powers of observation from the roadway being used.”

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Concealed observation.

29
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Define selective traffic enforcement:
(1) Commonly used.
(2) High number of officers converging into a limited area.
(3) Psychological effect

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Saturation patrol

30
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Define selective traffic enforcement:
(1) Selective enforcement
(2) Conforms to proper legal standards
(3) Public and community relations
(4) Roadblocks or check points.

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Checking station

31
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What are checkpoint the checkpoint requirements?

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(1) Written policy
(2) At least one patrol car with lights on
(3) Location
(4) A lawful pattern for stopping cars

32
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Define:
The process and technique of visually estimating the speed of a moving vehicle, sometimes WITHOUT the use of corroborating information (e.g. speed instrument).

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Approximation

33
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What is speed approximation based on?

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(1) Officer experience
(2) Reasonable time and distance

34
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When pacing, an officer should use a ________ speed and have ________ distance to measure.

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(1) Constant
(2) Sufficient

35
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Should you reach into a violators vehicle?

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No.

36
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What do you do if multiple occupants are in the cars?

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Call for backup.

37
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Does a clean check of ALL records eliminate the possibility of criminal activity?

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No.

38
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Do officers need to stay focused on the driver and all occupants of the vehicle while writing a citation?

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Yes.

39
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What is the most important aspect of known risk vehicle stop?

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Commands.

40
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For known risk stops, how far back should your vehicle be?

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30-40 ft.

41
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For unknown risk stops, how far back should your vehicle be?

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10-15 ft.

42
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When can you chase a violator on foot?

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After ALL occupants from the car have been cleared and vehicle checked.

43
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What are the 9 search zones or zones of concealment?

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(1) Exterior
(2) Driver zone
(3) Left-rear passenger zone
(4) Trunk zone
(5) Right-rear passenger zone
(6) Front passenger zone
(7) Engine zone
(8) Roof zone
(9) Underside zone

44
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What does impairing substance include:

A

(1) Alcohol, controlled substances, or any other drug/psychoactive substance capable of impairing someone.

45
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Name the phase of DWI detection:
“Begins when someone first draws your attention to a particular vehicle or driver. AND observes the drivers vehicle maneuvers which might indicate alcohol influence.”

A

Phase 1: Vehicle in motion

46
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Is it possible for someone to blow a 0.01 and be charged with DWI?

A

Yes.

47
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Name the phase of DWI detection:
“Consist of face to face observation and interview of the violator while still in the vehicle?

A

Personal contact.

48
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What is nystagmus?

A

Involuntary jerking of the eyes.

49
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Non-standardized testing:

A

(1) Finger to nose
(2) Romberg balence

50
Q

How many clues are for the walk and turn test?

A

8
- Can’t balance, starts too soon, stops walking, misses heel to toe, steps off the line, uses arms to balance, improper turn.

51
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During the one leg stand test, you should ______ take your eyes off of the violator.

A

NEVER.

52
Q

Field sobriety tests are _______ and divide ________.

A

(1) Simple
(2) Attention

53
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With a whistle, how do you indicate someone to stop?

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One long blast.

54
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With a whistle, how do you indicate someone to go?

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Two short blasts.

55
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With a whistle, how do you get someones attention?

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Several short blasts.

56
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What are the 5 pieces of safety equipment?

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(1) Traffic vest
(2) Whistle
(3) White/visible gloves
(4) Illuminated baton
(5) Flashlight

57
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Stopping traffic with illuminated baton:

A

Baton waved left to right at 45 degree angle.

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