TEEX 6 Flashcards
Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (PC 32.51) is a __________ if the number of items obtained, possessed, transferred, or used is less than five.
a.
Class C misdemeanor
b.
3rd degree felony
c.
Class B misdemeanor
d.
State jail felony
State jail felony
This crime is committed by groups comprised of both amateurs and professionals, includes Insurance Fraud Swindlers, Use-In-Crime theft, Unauthorized joy riding, strippers, dimantlers and professional auto thieves.
a.
Grand theft auto
b.
Auto theft
c.
Arson
d.
Car jacking
Auto theft
In a multicultural society, such as the U.S., many scholars believe it is imperative that law enforcement officials have some understanding of these communication principles in order to facilitate dialogue and reduce __________.
a.
Opposition
b.
Hate
c.
Warfare
d.
Conflict
Conflict
__________ means the delivery of a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research, by a practitioner or person acting under the lawful order of a practitioner, to an ultimate user or research subject.
a.
Dispense
b.
Distribute
c.
Delivery
d.
Circulate
Dispense
Before a crime scene search is conducted, an officer must first determine if what is required?
a.
authority
b.
reasonable suspicion
c.
probable cause
d.
search warrant
search warrant
Two friends buy a boat together. One of them becomes angry at the other and tears up the boat that they purchased together. What offense, if any has been committed?
a.
disorderly conduct
b.
criminal mischief
c.
assault
d.
reckless damage or deconstruction
criminal mischief
The northeastern states generally had the __________ system.
a.
reactive
b.
watch and ward
c.
incident driven
d.
stats driven
watch and ward
__________ provides guidance on what investigative techniques are acceptable. Mastery and knowledge of criminal procedures and the rules of evidence enable the investigator to gather evidence against a suspect that can withstand court challenges.
a.
Laws of arrest, search and seizure
b.
Apprehension and confiscation
c.
Arrest and search
d.
Search and seizure
Laws of arrest, search and seizure
In addition to cardiovascular problems and the peptic ulcer, which of the following is one of the primary physical disablers for law enforcement officers?
a.
Polyunsaturated fats
b.
Smoking
c.
Alcohol consumption
d.
Lower back injury
Lower back injury
When measuring a crime scene, who should be in charge of (control of) all measurements?
a.
the first officer
b.
the detective
c.
the sketcher
d.
the supervisor
the sketcher
Exposure via the mucous membranes, the eyes, and the skin (non-open wound) are examples of what kind of exposure?
a.
Injection
b.
Ingestion
c.
Absorption
d.
Inhalation
Absorption
One of the disadvantages of professional model for law enforcement is the cost of training and __________.
a.
Deployment
b.
Development
c.
Quality
d.
All of the above
Development
In which sections of the penal code are assaults described?
a.
PC 185.25, 185.27
b.
PC 54.2, 56.2
c.
PC 22.01, 22.02
d.
PC 35.2, 32.3
PC 22.01, 22.02
What percentage of a message is received due to the content of the message?
a.
7%
b.
33%
c.
60%
d.
97%
7%
Which of the below countries requires mandatory notification? Select all that apply.
a.
Mexico
b.
Vietnam
c.
China
d.
Russia
China, Russia
No vehicle shall at anytime be driven to the left of the roadway when approaching within __________ feet of an intersection.
a.
200
b.
250
c.
50
d.
100
100
A __________ means a notice placed on a consumer file that prohibits a consumer-reporting agency from releasing a consumer report relating to the extension of credit involving the consumer file without the express authorization of the consumer.
a.
security alert
b.
authorization notice
c.
security freeze
d.
validation lock
security freeze
In a civil case, a judgment is rendered in favor of the complaining party or the defendant or somewhere in between based upon __________ before a judge or jury.
a.
preponderance of the evidence
b.
reasonable doubt
c.
a guilty or innocent
d.
the Texas penal code
preponderance of the evidence
Thorzine, mellaril, and Haldol control hallucinations and are used as __________.
a.
Antidepressants
b.
Mood stabilizers
c.
Anti-anxiety drugs
d.
Anti-psychotics
Anti-psychotics
During arrest, in clear language, advise the subject the reason for the arrest, subjects may resist officers just because __________.
a.
They do not understand why they’re being arrested
b.
They are innocent
c.
They have a criminal background
d.
All of the above
They do not understand why they’re being arrested
A clerk, sheriff, or other officer who neglects or refuses to perform a duty required under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure may be punished for contempt and set the fine at __________.
a.
less than $50
b.
not less than $10 nor more than $50
c.
not less than $10 nor more than $100
d.
not more than $200
not less than $10 nor more than $100
The ADA requires that law enforcement agencies must provide the communication aids and services need to communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hard of hearing regardless of the burden placed on law enforcement services provided. T/F
False
Article 2 of the Constitution __________.
a.
Establishment of the U.S. Supreme Court
b.
Establishes and sets jurisdiction to of the president and vice president
c.
Establishes legislative powers to congress
d.
Establishes all Circuit Courts
Establishes and sets jurisdiction to of the president and vice president
Which of the following is one of the three major credit-reporting agencies?
a.
Sentinel
b.
Phone Busters
c.
Trans Corp
d.
Equifax
Equifax
Credit bureaus require a __________ in order to block fraudulent information and to begin repairing victim’s credit reports.
a.
certified written request
b.
ten-day credit freeze
c.
full credit check
d.
police report
Police Report
A person hits a man in the head with his fist knocking him unconscious and steals $150 cash from the man. What offense has occurred?
a.
Theft
b.
Theft from Person
c.
Robbery
d.
Aggravated Robbery
e.
None of the above
Robbery
The taking of a specimen from a person who objects to the taking of the specimen or who is resisting the taking of the specimen does __________ in itself constitute negligence and may __________ considered evidence of negligence.
a.
Not be, not
b.
Not be, not be
c.
Not, Not be
d.
Indeed, in fact
Not, Not be
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, what is a writ issued by a court directing any peace officer in the state, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately called?
a.
attachment
b.
commitment
c.
capias
d.
arrest warrant
capias
The Department of Justice defines __________ as “the strategic slowing down of an incident in a manner that allows officers more time, distance, space, and tactical flexibility during dynamic situations on the street.”
a.
Crisis intervention
b.
Tactical Repositioning
c.
De-escalation
d.
After-action reviews
De-escalation
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution __________.
a.
provides the right to bail
b.
establishes the “due process of law” doctrine
c.
gives the right to trial, open to the public
d.
establishes the police powers of the states
gives the right to trial, open to the public
__________ shall have appellate jurisdiction coextensive with the limits of their respective districts in all criminal cases except those in which the death penalty has been assessed.
a.
The Courts of Appeals
b.
Municipal courts
c.
The district courts
d.
The Court of Criminal Appeals
The Courts of Appeals
Civil judgments usually require the part adjudged of a wrongful act to compensate the wronged party in the form of __________.
a.
goods
b.
physical labor
c.
indirect compensation
d.
money
Money
__________ is the property of any nature, including real, personal, tangible, or intangible that is used in the commission of a first or second-degree felony or a number of other crimes.
a.
Evidence
b.
Contraband
c.
Possessions
d.
Belongings
Contraband
__________ is needed when conditions or circumstances warrant a high level of awareness, departments should gather information and provide advanced warning for civil unrest.
a.
Crowd assessment
b.
Crowd dispersal
c.
Crowd management
d.
Crowd diffusion
Crowd management
An officer should not transmit __________.
a.
Lengthy messages
b.
Suspect information
c.
Short messages
d.
Specific details
Lengthy messages
A person breaks into an attached garage, breaks into a vehicle parked in the garage, and steals a $1,500 computer from the back seat. According to the Penal Code, what is the most serious offense committed?
a.
Burglary-Habitation
b.
Burglary of a Vehicle
c.
Theft
d.
Criminal trespass
Burglary-Habitation
Consent is not effective if __________.
a.
induced by threat, fraud or force
b.
given by an intoxicated person
c.
given by a person with mental disease or defect
d.
any of the above
any of the above
An organized and relatively unchanging combination of a persons knowledge and feelings about someone or something, that influences him/her to behave in a certain way, in regard to that person or thing, defines __________.
a.
Race
b.
Ethnicity
c.
Prejudice
d.
Attitude
e.
Ethnocentrism
Attitude
The First Amendment to the Federal constitution concerns __________.
a.
The right of the people to petition the government
b.
The right of the people to keep and bear arms
c.
Habeas Corpus
d.
Due process
e.
Res Ipsa Loquitur
The right of the people to petition the government
__________ includes income a person accused or convicted of a crime or the person’s representative or assignee receives from: a movie, book, magazine article, tape recording, phonographic record, radio or television presentation, telephone service, electronic media format, including an Internet website, or live entertainment in which the crime was reenacted; or the sale of tangible property the value of which is increased by the notoriety gained from the conviction of an offense by the person accused or convicted of the crime.
a.
Currency
b.
Items of Value
c.
Proceeds
d.
Contraband
Proceeds
American policing went through a reform era marked by the contributions of such men as __________, whose goal was to bring professionalism to the police.
a.
J. Edgar Hoover
b.
Sir Robert Peel
c.
August Vollmer
d.
Jordan Peele
August Vollmer
In a work zone, __________ moves traffic out of the path of the incident.
a.
Activity area
b.
Work space
c.
Termination area
d.
Transition area
Transition area
Any communication requesting a response to an emergency is emergency communications. T/F
True
In a work zone, __________ includes buffer space and work space.
a.
Activity area
b.
Buffer space
c.
Termination area
d.
Transition area
Activity area
What Chapter of the Texas Administrative Code deals with Prelicensing and Reactivation?
a.
219
b.
221
c.
223
d.
225
219
Something that an officer must do in every situation is to maintain a professional __________.
a.
Look
b.
Appearance
c.
Uniform
d.
Attitude
Attitude
No citizen of this state shall be deprived of life, liberty, property, privileges or immunities, or in any manner disfranchised, except by the __________ of the land.
a.
Due course of law
b.
Habeas corpus
c.
Waiver of rights
d.
Acquittal a bar
Due course of law
__________ means property that is not contraband; and that is owned by a person who is or was the owner of, or has or had an interest in, contraband with an aggregate value of $200,000 or more.
a.
Actor’s property
b.
Substitute property
c.
Suspect’s property
d.
Tainted property
Substitute property
Some examples of biological pathogens are __________.
a.
Nerve agents, persticides, irritants, ricin
b.
Plague, bacteria, anthrax
c.
Alpha, beta, gamme, neutron
d.
Vesicants, insectisides, botulinum toxin
Plague, bacteria, anthrax
Elavil, Prozac, and Zoloft control feelings of sadness, hopelssness and suicidal thoughts, and are used as __________.
a.
Antidepressants
b.
Mood stabilizers
c.
Anti-anxiety drugs
d.
Anti-psychotics
Antidepressants
__________ refers to the process of engaging in the proactive and systematic examination of identified problems to develop and rigorously evaluate effective responses.
a.
Organizational Transformation
b.
Problem Solving
c.
Critical Thinking
d.
Finding Solutions
Problem Solving
Stress is not the event but your __________ to an event.
a.
Reaction
b.
Cause
c.
Motive
d.
Feeling
Reaction
Who has authority to release a person arrested for Public Intoxication?
a.
Sheriff
b.
Transporting Officer
c.
Director of a licensed dependency program facility
d.
Magistrate
Magistrate
The need for force will be evaluated and the feasibility or availability of __________ are considerations.
a.
Appeals
b.
Situations
c.
Back-up
d.
Alternative
Alternative
The method of service that is always allowed on Sunday is __________.
a.
third person to the defendant
b.
by mail
c.
by alternate service
d.
publication
e.
no method of service is ever allowed on Sunday
publication
Self-control results from the development of __________ in one’s skills.
a.
Mastery
b.
Confidence
c.
Persuasion of
d.
Strength
Confidence
A complaint is not required to __________.
a.
be signed by a magistrate
b.
be signed by the Affiant
c.
allege an offense
d.
name the accused
be signed by a magistrate
__________ means the human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, eye, bone, skin, fetal tissue, or any other human organ or tissue.
a.
Human tissue
b.
Human parts
c.
Human organ
d.
Human derivatives
Human organ
Impartiality is a fundamental __________ made of all peace officers.
a.
Judgement
b.
Requirement
c.
Flaw
d.
Reality
Requirement
Dogs very rarely __________.
a.
Look directly into other animals eyes because this can be seen as threatening.
b.
Mark their territory.
c.
Wag their tail.
d.
Apprehend a subject.
Look directly into other animals eyes because this can be seen as threatening.
__________ riders are speeders that ride dangerously.
a.
Cruiser class
b.
Speedster
c.
Racer
d.
Sport bike
Sport bike
Air-purifying respirator, chemical resistant clothing, double-layered gloves, etc, are precautions to be worn at what level of personal protection?
a.
Level A
b.
Level B
c.
Level C
d.
Level D
Level C
Reasonable suspicion has been defined by the court as sufficient articulable facts and __________, and reasonable inferences drawn from those facts, which would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that criminal activity is afoot.
a.
Evidence
b.
Circumstances
c.
Proof
d.
Interest
Circumstances
According to Chapter 19, criminal homicide of the Penal Code, which of the following is not an element of proof for the offense of murder?
a.
Person intentionally causes the death of an individual
b.
Causes the death of a person– while committing a felony and in the course of committing the felony he commits an act clearly dangerous to human life that caused the death.
c.
Intends to cause serious bodily injury but causes death.
d.
Recklessly causes the death of an individual
Recklessly causes the death of an individual
A search warrant is executed (completed) when __________.
a.
property is seized
b.
the warrant is returned to the issuing magistrate
c.
property is tagged and place into evidence
d.
the officer completes the inventory list
e.
served on the alleged offender
the warrant is returned to the issuing magistrate
Many victims may continue to re-experience crisis re-actions over long periods of time. Such crisis reactions are normally in response to “trigger events” that remind the victim of the trauma. Although “trigger events” vary with victims, they may include all the following except __________.
a.
identification of the assailant
b.
anniversaries of the event
c.
reconstruction of equilibrium
d.
proximity of holidays or significant “life events
e.
media articles about a similar event
reconstruction of equilibrium
The delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some proceeding concerning that person is a/an __________.
a.
Service
b.
Summons
c.
Precept
d.
Injunction
Service
A person can restrain a child through movement or confinement even with the child’s cooperation as long as the child is under 14 years old and the child’s parent, guardian or person acting in loco parentis (such as the state) has not acquiesced. T/F
True
Section 2.272 of the __________ provides the specific authority an officer has as it relates to the Child Safety Check Alert List.
a.
Family Code
b.
Health and Safety Code
c.
Code of Criminal Procedure
d.
Penal Code
CCP
__________ is a swift response to a human need and the utilization of techniques to diffuse a crisis situation.
a.
Crisis intervention
b.
Slowing down the situation
c.
De-escalation
d.
Critical Decision-Making Model
Crisis intervention
Field notes are used for __________.
a.
Preparing reports
b.
Making personal remarks
c.
Sketching
d.
Writing full reports
Preparing reports
The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following?
a.
Right to a Grand Jury
b.
Right to assemble
c.
Fair and speedy trial
d.
Freedom of the press
e.
Separation of church and state
Right to a Grand Jury
What is the minimum number of yards required for shotgun proficiency?
a.
25
b.
10
c.
15
d.
20
15
The following are problems associated with __________: (33)
Conditions for juvenile gang existence
Name/identification of leadership
Geographic turf
Weapon and drug involvement
Delinquent activity
a.
Phases of gang involvement
b.
Gang activities
c.
Teens
d.
Minors
Gang activities
Which of the following is considered cover?
a.
Dirt embankment
b.
Large bush
c.
Door
d.
Cinder block wall
e.
All of the above
Dirt embankment
Safety measures for collecting evidence should include all of the following except __________.
a.
wearing latex gloves
b.
do not recover anything that is a biohazard
c.
use extreme caution when handling HIV body fluids
d.
washing hands
A basic requirement of the Plain View doctrine is that __________.
a.
officers have probable cause to have been looking in that direction
b.
officer be in uniform
c.
suspect know the officer is looking at him/her
d.
officer must have a legal right to be where he/she is when evidence of a crime is observed
e.
suspicion by officer that something is wrong
officer must have a legal right to be where he/she is when evidence of a crime is observed
According to the TCOLE outline, what percentage of officer contacts require physical force?
a.
3%
b.
7%
c.
10%
d.
30%
3%
A proactive anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the action needed to remove or reduce that risk is the definition of __________.
a.
Crime prevention
b.
Crime repression
c.
Preventative patrol
d.
Apprehension patrol
e.
Crime reduction
Crime prevention
Be sure that the reason for the stop is an identified violation of the law and not due to __________.
a.
An identified violation
b.
You knowing the person
c.
Stereotyping
d.
Prior criminal activity
Stereotyping
Which of the following is most important when stopping a pedestrian suspected of committing a crime?
a.
The size of the suspect
b.
Watching the person’s eyes for evasive nonverbal communication
c.
Observing the person’s hands
d.
Obtaining the person’s reasons for being at the location
Observing the person’s hands
County A and County B border each other. An offender is arrested on an outstanding warrant in County A, but is magistrated and incarcerated in County B. The offender cannot be detained in a jail in County B for more than how many hours?
a.
72
b.
48
c.
24
d.
12
72
An affirmative defense to prosecution __________.
a.
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven to exist beyond a reasonable doubt
b.
establishes no defense for the accused in a criminal action
c.
creates a doubt about criminal intent (wrong)
d.
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence
excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence
There are ________ Pillars of Character.
a.
8
b.
4
c.
3
d.
6
6
A judge of this court must be an attorney.
a.
Municipal
b.
Consitutional County Court
c.
Statutory County Court at Law
d.
All judges must be attorneys
Statutory County Court at Law
According to Sec. 36.06 of the Penal Code, a person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly harms or threatens to harm another by an unlawful act on account of the victim’s testifying in court. The offense would be __________.
a.
Perjury
b.
Coercion
c.
Retaliation
d.
Bribery
Retaliation
Which two courts do not have original jurisdiction for any offense? (7)
Select one:
a. County Courts and County Courts at Law
b. Municipal and Justice Courts
c. District and Criminal District Courts
d. Courts of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals
d. Courts of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals
Genuine health or wellness is not just the absence of dis-ease or infirmity, it is a state of positive well-being. It induces the physical, mental, spiritual, and socio-emotional dimensions of life. Total well-being translates into the practice of __________. (3)
Select one:
a. positive lifestyle and good health habits
b. good posture and physique
c. good eating habits and weight control
d. controlling weight and ensuring good physique
a. positive lifestyle and good health habits
Joe caused the death of Louis due to criminal negligence. Joe could be charged with which of the following? (8)
Select one:
a. Manslaughter
b. Murder 1st Degree
c. Murder 2nd Degree
d. Capital Murder
e. None of the above
e. None of the above
The officer’s ___________ is affected by the agency’s written directives. (28)
Select one:
a. Rank
b. Liability
c. Schedule
d. Attitude
Liability
A vehicle may be considered abandoned if it has been left unattended on a right of way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than __________ hours. (22)
Select one:
a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
d. 48
48
A writ which commands the appearance of a person before a coroner’s inquest is called a __________. (9)
Select one:
a. summons
b. commitment
c. subpoena
d. warrant
subpoena
Which of the following is not a consideration for points of greatest potential congestion. (22)
Select one:
a. The longest line of traffic
b. The line of traffic threatening spillbacks into other lanes and intersections
c. The speed of the roadway
d. All the above are considered greatest potentials
The speed of the roadway
__________ means the kind of control which one person exercises over another, not to confine him within his certain limits, but to subject him to the general authority and of the person claiming such right. (10)
Select one:
a. Arrest
b. Constructive custody
c. Articuble suspicion
d. Restraint
Restraint
The following statement is taken from the CCP 11.21: “The words “confined”, “imprisoned”, “in custody”, “confinement”, “imprisonment”, refer not only to the actual, corporeal, and forcible detention of a person, but likewise to any coercive measure by threats, menaces or the fear of injury, whereby one person exercises a control over the person of another, and detains him within certain limits.” This statement best defines which of the following: (10)
Select one:
a. Arrest
b. Restraint
c. Constructive Custody
d. Temporary
e. Effective Control
Constructive Custody
The __________ is responsible for the storage and expunction of criminal records.
a.
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations)
b.
Department of Public Safety
c.
Social Security Administration
d.
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
Department of Public Safety
Which of the following is not a peace officer?
a.
Law enforcement agents of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission
b.
Arson investigation officers of a city, county or state
c.
Private security officers commissioned by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agency
d.
Sheriffs and their deputies
Private security officers commissioned by the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agency
Most of an officer’s problems grow out of the use of necessary force employed against a combative but __________.
a.
Armed violator
b.
Innocent bystander
c.
Vocal violator
d.
Unarmed law violator
Unarmed law violator
It is not a defense to __________ that the force used was within that degree of force authorized by the penal code.
a.
Self defense
b.
Civil liability
c.
Criminal liability
d.
Justifiable
Civil liability
Which of the following is a benefit of the CDM?
a.
Obscures actions after the incident
b.
Organizes the decision-making process
c.
Allows administrators to make better decisions
d.
None of the above
Organizes the decision-making process
Which one of the following best describes the importance of patrol?
a.
Eliminates the opportunity of, but not the confidence in succeeding at, misconduct by the criminal element of society.
b.
Protection through crime prevention and service to the community of which each peace officer is a part.
c.
Readily provides the community with an agency to perform miscellaneous services such as escorting funerals, weddings, or parades.
d.
Writing traffic citations as a means of collecting additional funds for the city government.
e.
None of the above.
Protection through crime prevention and service to the community of which each peace officer is a part.
Which of the following is not required to be displayed as a warning device when a truck carrying flammable liquids that is over 30 feet long is disabled on the roadway for more than 10 minutes?
a.
During daytime in clear weather, one red flag placed 100 feet to the rear and one red flag placed 100 feet in advance of the vehicle
b.
A lighted flare placed approximately 100 feet from the dis-abled vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by such vehicle and toward approaching traffic
c.
A portable emergency reflector 100 feet in the opposite di-rection from the disabled vehicle
d.
A red reflector placed on the traffic side of the disabled ve-hicle not less than 10 feet in the rear and in the direction of traffic
A lighted flare placed approximately 100 feet from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane occupied by such vehicle and toward approaching traffic
According to the Penal Code, a mistake of fact is __________.
a.
an affirmative defense to prosecution
b.
a defense to prosecution
c.
no defense to prosecution
d.
a violation
a defense to prosecution
Which of the following is false?
a.
Avoiding the risks of smoking tobacco is worth the effort
b.
When smokers give up tobacco, their chance of having a tobacco-related disease diminishes with each successive year
c.
There is no such thing as a “safe” cigarette
d.
Chewing tobacco is less harmful than smoking
e.
The choice to use or abstain from tobacco may well be a life-or-death decision
Chewing tobacco is less harmful than smoking
A liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device.
a.
Gasoline
b.
Kerosene
c.
Flammable liquid
d.
Combustible substance
Flammable liquid
Steroid abuse can result in physical and psychological change, including, but not limited to __________.
a.
adverse complications of lower back injury
b.
raised triglycerol level in the blood
c.
stimulation of the central nervous system
d.
improving the ability of the liver to eliminate waste from the body
raised triglycerol level in the blood
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According to the Family Code, the taking of a child into custody is not considered a/an __________ except for the purpose of determining the validity of a search.
a.
detention
b.
arrest
c.
apprehension
d.
restraint
Arrest
Eustress is __________.
a.
Stress that causes pain
b.
The worst kind of stress
c.
A stressor that is perceived as positive
d.
A stressor that is perceived as negative
A stressor that is perceived as positive
The person(s) who has/have the authority to appoint Adjunct Police Officers is/are the __________.
a.
sheriff or chief of police
b.
Director of the Department of Public Safety
c.
Executive Director of TCOLE
d.
President of the institution of higher education
sheriff or chief of police
The portion of the law which has the purpose of preventing harm to society best defines __________.
a.
Civil Law
b.
Tort
c.
Criminal Law
d.
Correctional System
e.
Court
Criminal Law
You arrest a person who advised they are a citizen of Singapore. Which statement on the Consular Notification card do you read?
a.
Statement 1 - For All Foreign Nationals Except Those from “Mandatory Notification” Countries
b.
Statement 2 - For Foreign Nationals from “Mandatory Notification” Countries
Statement 2 - For Foreign Nationals from “Mandatory Notification” Countries
The plain view doctrine permits an officer to seize evidence without a warrant if the officer is in a __________ where he or she has a right to be and sees evidence which is obviously connected to a crime or is contraband.
a.
Probable cause state of mind
b.
The area of Carroll v. U.S.
c.
The area protected under the curtilage doctrine
d.
Constitutionally protected area
Probable cause state of mind
Whistle commands two short blasts__________.
a.
Used to tell drivers to start
b.
Used to tell driver to stop
c.
Used to tell driver to yield
d.
Give a warning signal
Used to tell drivers to start
Improved Shoulder means __________.
a.
A grassy shoulder
b.
A paved shoulder
c.
A smooth gravel shoulder
d.
A black top shoulder
A paved shoulder
A/an __________ terrorizes as in the case of race riots, lynching, political riots, or prison riots.
a.
Acquisitive mob
b.
Escape mob
c.
Aggressive mob
d.
None of these
Aggressive mob
An ex-parte restraining order is __________.
a.
a permanent injunction
b.
an order to show cause
c.
a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held
d.
unconstitutional
a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held
A temporary driving permit issued under this section expires on the __________ day after the date of issuance.
a.
74th
b.
41st
c.
21st
d.
53rd
41st
Sometimes a practical appeal is only a __________ solution.
a.
Long term
b.
Laughable
c.
Short term
d.
Legitimate
Short term
The officer must be __________ present to see what they see.
a.
Somewhat
b.
Lawfully
c.
Actually
d.
Fully
Lawfully
According to the Penal Code, what offense is committed when a person threatens to harm another, by an unlawful act, on account of their service as a witness or public servant?
a.
Tampering with a witness
b.
Jury tampering
c.
Obstruction or retaliation
d.
Official oppression
Obstruction or retaliation
A vehicle passing another vehicle to the left shall return to an authorized lane before coming within __________ feet of approaching vehicles.
a.
50
b.
100
c.
150
d.
200
e.
250
200
Racial profiling is __________.
a.
logical
b.
in poor taste
c.
self-fulfilling bad logic
d.
appropriate
self-fulfilling bad logic
Ethical people are __________ and peer pressure can work for or against ethical behavior.
a.
Born
b.
Made, not born
c.
Made
d.
Taught
Made, not born
Methods to prepare a completed crime scene sketch include __________.
a.
sketch must be to scale
b.
a legend to explain symbols used
c.
location of sketch
d.
date, time, and name of sketcher
e.
all of the above
all of the above
It is __________’s mission as a regulatory state agency to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.
a.
TEEX
b.
DPS
c.
TDCJ
d.
TCOLE
TCOLE
If the person refuses to submit to the taking of the specimen, that refusal may be __________.
a.
Admissible in a subsequent prosecution
b.
Dismissed in a subsequent prosecution
c.
Brought up in another court case
d.
Reason for imprisonment
Admissible in a subsequent prosecution
Physical fitness can be divided into two categories __________.
a.
Health related; Wellness related
b.
Health related; Motor related
c.
Motor related; Physical related
d.
Motor related; Skill related
Health related; Motor related
If the court finds from the information contained in an application for a protective order that there is a clear and present danger of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, trafficking, or other harm to the applicant, the court, without further notice to the alleged offender and without a hearing, may enter a __________.
a.
Restraining order
b.
Ex parte order
c.
Protective order
d.
Temporary ex parte order
Temporary ex parte order
You may perform a pedestrian stop when a pedestrian is __________.
a.
Staying in the same place
b.
Looks funny
c.
Moving around too much
d.
Passing other people on the street
Staying in the same place
A police supervisor has a/an __________ duty to intervene to stop officers who are engaging in excessive force in their presence.
a.
affirmative
b.
required
c.
mandatory
d.
necessary
affirmative
Criminal Law is the body of law specifically established to maintain peace and order. T/F
True
Which of the following is not a type of crime scene sketch?
a.
Projection
b.
Perspective
c.
Schematic
d.
Charted
e.
Detailed
Charted
Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from establishing or maintaining policies that require removal of missing person entries from state systems and the NCIC solely based on the age of the person. T/F
True
According to the Family code, an application for a protective order may be filed: In the county where an individual alleged to have committed family violence resides or __________.
a.
Where the victim lives
b.
Where the county seat is
c.
At the courthouse
d.
At a lawyer’s office
Where the victim lives
This step should emphasize the seriousness of the violation and serve to create a proper effect upon the violator.
a.
Statement of violation committed
b.
Ask for identification
c.
Statement of rank and name
d.
Greet and identify police agency
Statement of violation committed
Who may issue a warrant for a blood specimen to be taken?
a.
Any lawyer
b.
Any magistrate
c.
State registered magistrate
d.
Any peace officer
Any peace officer
According to Sec. 20.02 of the Penal Code, a person commits __________ if he intentionally or knowingly restrains another person and recklessly exposes the victim to a substantial risk of serious bodily injury.
a.
Unlawful restraint
b.
Aggravated restraint
c.
False imprisonment
d.
Kidnapping
Unlawful restraint
What kind of water do you use to cool a burn when treating burns?
a.
Hot water
b.
Cool water
c.
Warm water
d.
Ice water
Cool water
a.
Semitrailer
b.
Truck tractor
c.
Caravan trailer
d.
Container trailer
Semitrailer
The patrol system became a/an __________ in which police officers often became little more than report takers in most communities.
a.
problem oriented approach
b.
enhanced patrol approach
c.
community oriented approach
d.
incident-driven approach
incident-driven approach
__________ is a group of serious and often debilitating mental disorders that may be of organic or psychological origin and are characterized by some or all of the following symptoms: impaired thinking and reasoning ability, perceptual distortions, inappropriate emotional responses, inappropriate affect, regressive behavior, reduced impulse control and impaired reasoning of reality.
a.
Psychosis
b.
Borderline
c.
Insanity
d.
Delusional
Psychosis
Article 3 of the Constitution __________.
a.
Establishment of the U.S. Supreme Court
b.
Establishes and sets jurisdiction to of the president and vice president
c.
Establishes legislative powers to congress
d.
Establishes all Circuit Courts
Establishment of the U.S. Supreme Court
Audible devices are __________ effective in heavy traffic.
a.
More
b.
Moderately
c.
Less
Less
What are the three strike areas of batons? Select all that apply.
a.
Center mass of arms
b.
Outer mass of arms
c.
Center mass of legs
d.
Abdomen
A, C, D
Officers can be held to be personally liable for using __________ there are factors that may be considered in determining liability.
a.
Excessive force
b.
Firearms
c.
Necessary force
d.
Radios
Excessive force
A child can be detained in which of the following area?
a.
in a jail with adults
b.
a holding facility with adults
c.
a holding area certified by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
d.
none of the above
a holding area certified by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
Every vehicle which is self propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, is a __________.
a.
motor vehicle
b.
pedal cycle
c.
horse and buggy cart
d.
PPV
e.
public conveyance
motor vehicle
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, an officer must have __________ to believe the property is stolen to justify seizure of the property. (10)
a.
probable cause
b.
reasonable ground
c.
exigent circumstances
d.
rational suspicion
reasonable ground
__________ is the courage to take action for moral reasons despite the risk of adverse consequences.
a.
Physical courage
b.
Moral courage
c.
Both physical courage and moral courage
d.
Courage
Moral courage
__________ is believing something did not happen, or that it was no as bad as it actually was.
a.
Ignorance
b.
Shock
c.
Disbelief
d.
Denial
Denial
The phases of transition that persons who experience traumatic events typically go through are all of these except __________.
a.
Denial
b.
Physical
c.
Anger
d.
Bargaining
e.
Depression
Physical
A person is told that he is under arrest for an outstanding traffic warrant. When the police officer attempts secure the person using handcuffs, the person runs away telling the officer he is not going to jail. What offense has occurred?
a.
Retaliation
b.
Obstruction
c.
Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport
d.
Evading Arrest or Detention
e.
None of the above
Evading Arrest or Detention
According to the Transportation Code, an operator passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel before coming within __________ feet of an approaching vehicle, if a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction is used in passing.
a.
50
b.
100
c.
150
d.
200
200
__________ is the Distortion in the senses causing the individual to experience hearing or seeing something that is not there.
a.
Hallucinations
b.
Psychosis
c.
Insanity
d.
Delusional
Hallucinations
__________ is an injury to any part of the human body and that requires treatment.
a.
Personal injury
b.
Bodily harm
c.
Medical emergency
d.
Wounding injury
Personal injury
__________ usually assembles for a common purpose without leadership, i.e. spectators at sporting events, along parade routes, and other activities. They have a common interest but behave and think as individuals.
a.
Casual crowd
b.
Cohesive crowd
c.
Expressive crowd
d.
Aggressive crowd
Cohesive crowd
The Central Nervous System is the command center while the Parasympathetic Nervous System is responsible for?
a.
Fine motor skills, & higher thinking
b.
Broad motor skills, & autonomic responses
c.
Rest, digestion, & nutrients
d.
Feelings, emotion, & creativity
Rest, digestion, & nutrients
Which of the following is not a limitation of emergency equipment effectiveness?
a.
High density urban structures
b.
Heavy traffic
c.
Emergency vehicle speed
d.
All of the above are limitations
All of the above are limitations
The central collection point for the Identity Theft Data Clearinghouse is maintained by what agency?
a.
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
b.
U.S. Secret Service
c.
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations)
d.
Social Security Administration
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
A person commits the offense of __________ if the person disposes of litter at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place on or within 300 feet of a public highway.
a.
Littering
b.
Illegal Dumping
c.
Illegal Disposal
d.
Trash Dumping
Illegal Dumping
__________ includes all means by which an alleged fact, the truth of which is submitted to scrutiny, is established or disproved.
a.
Interrogation
b.
Information
c.
Classification
d.
Evidence
Evidence
The lawful search for people, land, or things useful in reconstructing the circumstances of an illegal act or omission and the mental state accompanying it is a/an __________.
a.
criminal investigation
b.
interrogation
c.
crime scene search
d.
crime scene sketch
criminal investigation
Which of the following judge’s rulings to an objection permits an officer to still answer the question when testifying in court? (32)
a.
sustained
b.
overruled
c.
denied
d.
an officer must answer every question asked
Overruled
Which two courts are the only courts that have concurrent jurisdiction in some offenses?
a.
County Courts and County Courts at Law
b.
Municipal and Justice Courts
c.
District and Criminal District Courts
d.
Courts of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals
Municipal and Justice Courts
The maximum fine applicable to the offense is __________ the maximum fine that would be applicable to the offense if it were committed outside a construction or maintenance work zone.
a.
5x
b.
4x
c.
2x
d.
3x
2x
Specialized units have only recently begun implementing critical thinking and decision-making models. T/F
False
If a man intentionally grabs a woman’s breast (under the shirt) in a public place with the intent to gratify himself sexually he has committed the offense of __________.
a.
Sexual assault
b.
Indecent exposure
c.
Assault by exposure
d.
Public lewdness
Public lewdness
When assessing a patient, make sure ____________ is safe for you and patient.
a.
Destination
b.
Location
c.
Surroundings
d.
Area
Location
When two officers are interviewing one subject, the second officer’s position should be ________.
a.
directly behind the subject
b.
directly behind the primary officer
c.
to the right or left of the subject
d.
to the right or left ahead of the primary officer
to the right or left of the subject
One does not need to present anything to the driver’s license office before the communication impediment notice is included on the license or card.
a.
True; If a person seems like they cannot hear, they can get a communication impediment notice on their license
b.
True; They will perform a hearing test at the driver’s license office if one asks
c.
False; One needs to have a note from a physician stating they are hard ofa.
True; If a person seems like they cannot hear, they can get a communication impediment notice on their license
b.
True; They will perform a hearing test at the driver’s license office if one asks
c.
False; One needs to have a note from a physician stating they are hard of hearing
d.
False; One needs a written statement from a physician (form DL-101)
False; One needs a written statement from a physician (form DL-101)
A grocery store is robbed by one man. He leaves the store and gets into a getaway vehicle driven by another man. When the two are caught by the police, what offense may the driver be charged with?
a.
Robbery
b.
Conspiracy
c.
Accomplice to Robbery
d.
No Charge, he didn’t commit the robbery
e.
Contributing to Robbery
Robbery
According to the Health and Safety Code, __________ means a principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use in the manufacture of a controlled substance.
a.
immediate precursor
b.
drug paraphernalia
c.
counterfeit substance
d.
raw material
immediate precursor
What is the speed limit in an urban district, unless otherwise posted?
a.
20 mph
b.
25 mph
c.
30 mph
d.
35 mph
e.
it must be posted
30 mph
__________ means equipment, a product, or material that is used or intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing etc. etc. or concealing a controlled substance in violation of this chapter or in injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance.
a.
Immediate precursor
b.
Drug paraphernalia
c.
Equipment
d.
Opiates
Drug paraphernalia
A __________ is a slow moving and methodical team whose mission is to search for and recover downed citizens or officers.
a.
Rescue team
b.
Recovery team
c.
Contact team
d.
Search team
Rescue team
A manual, electric, or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop and to proceed is the definition of a/an __________.
a.
Official traffic-control device
b.
Railroad sign-control device
c.
Traffic sign-control signal
d.
Traffic-control signal
Traffic-control signal
Citations and other notices may be served anywhere by __________.
a.
Any Sheriff or Constable or other person authorized by law
b.
Any person authorized by law or by written order of the court who is not less than 18 years of age
c.
By any law enforcement officer
d.
All of the above are correct
e.
A and B are correct
A and B are correct
Which two courts are the only courts that have concurrent jurisdiction in some offenses?
a.
County Courts and County Courts at Law
b.
Municipal and Justice Courts
c.
District and Criminal District Courts
d.
Courts of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals
Municipal and Justice Courts
Non-fuel nutrients include vitamins, water, and __________.
a.
Minerals
b.
Complex Carbohydrates
c.
Simple Carbohydrates
d.
Anti-Oxidants
Minerals
According to the Health and Safety Code, a substance that has an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or is capable of conversion into a drug having addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability is classified as a/an __________.
a.
hallucinogen
b.
stimulant
c.
opiate
d.
depressant
opiate
In U.S. v. Carroll, the Supreme Court upheld an officer’s right to search a vehicle’s trunk when the officers have __________.
a.
a search warrant
b.
reasonable suspicion
c.
probable cause
d.
inventory privilege
probable cause
Section 1.03 - Objectives of this Code, identifies six (6) objectives that are sought. #3 states: “To insure a trial with as little delay as possible.” Which Constitutional Amendment does this objective support?
a.
First
b.
Fourth
c.
Fifth
d.
Sixth
e.
No Amendment, just a good ethical practice
Sixth
The physical response to trauma is based on our animal instincts. It includes __________.
a.
physical shock, disorientation, and numbness: “frozen fright.”
b.
“fight-or-flight” reaction
c.
exhaustion
d.
a and b above, but not c
e.
a, b, and c above
a, b, and c above
Physical arousal associated with fight or flight cannot be sustained; eventually it will result in __________.
a.
shock
b.
denial
c.
resentment
d.
exhaustion
exhaustion
Physical arousal associated with fight or flight cannot be sustained; eventually it will result in __________.
a.
shock
b.
denial
c.
resentment
d.
exhaustion
exhaustion
Where do you move an injured limb to control bleeding?
a.
Above heart
b.
Below the heart
c.
Next to the heart
d.
Away from the heart
Above heart
__________ is a defendant’s written reply to a plaintiff’s petition.
a.
Return
b.
Instanter
c.
Answer
d.
Judgment
Answer
In a multicultural society, such as the U.S., many scholars believe it is imperative that law enforcement officials have some understanding of these communication principles in order to facilitate dialogue and reduce __________.
a.
Opposition
b.
Hate
c.
Warfare
d.
Conflict
Conflict
The lawful search for people, land, or things useful in reconstructing the circumstances of an illegal act or omission and the mental state accompanying it is a/an __________.
a.
criminal investigation
b.
interrogation
c.
crime scene search
d.
crime scene sketch
criminal investigation
Be sure that the reason for the stop is an identified violation of the law and not due to __________.
a.
An identified violation
b.
You knowing the person
c.
Stereotyping
d.
Prior criminal activity
Stereotyping
__________ means a controlled substance that, without authorization, bears or is in a container or has a label that bears an actual or simulated trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person who in fact manufactured, distributed, or dispensed the substance.
a.
Counterfeit substance
b.
Controlled substance analogue
c.
Monitored substance
d.
Monitored materials
Counterfeit substance
According to Sec. 36.06 of the Penal Code, a person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly harms or threatens to harm another by an unlawful act on account of the victim’s testifying in court. The offense would be __________.
a.
Perjury
b.
Coercion
c.
Retaliation
d.
Bribery
Retaliation
In this instance ICS stands for __________.
a.
Information and Computer Sciences
b.
Incident Command System
c.
Inhaled Corticosteroids
d.
International Chemometrics Society
Incident Command System
There are appropriate reasons for unusual traffic stops but police work must __________.
a.
take race into consideration
b.
stop short of cultural stereotyping and racism
c.
occasionally take race and ethnicity into account
d.
always take race and ethnicity into consideration
stop short of cultural stereotyping and racism
Holding a person for a limited time who is not yet answerable to a criminal offense is __________.
a.
temporary detention
b.
probable cause
c.
lawful restraint
d.
limited suspicion
temporary detention
An operator of a motor vehicle shall allow __________ between themselves and the vehicle in front of them.
a.
15 feet
b.
25 feet
c.
50 feet
d.
two car lengths
e.
None of the above
None of the above
If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any inhabitant of any State, Territory, or District in the free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of the United States, best describes __________.
a.
USC 242 Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
b.
USC 241 Conspiracy Against Rights
c.
USCA 1983 Violation of Civil Rights
d.
Both A and B
USC 241 Conspiracy Against Rights
The three basic concepts of weaponless strategies are __________. Select all that apply.
a.
Self-control
b.
Balance
c.
Awareness
d.
Readiness
A,B,C
__________ is a means a vehicle with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to transport persons or property; and constructed so that part of the vehicle’s weight and load rests on or is carried by another vehicle.
a.
Semitrailer
b.
Truck tractor
c.
Caravan trailer
d.
Container trailer
Semitrailer
__________ is on-the-scene identification of a suspect by the victim of or witness to a crime, conducted within minutes of the commission of a crime.
a.
Immediate ID
b.
Field Identification
c.
Field search
d.
Googling their name
Field Identification
If a judge rules the lockout was illegal the court may issue a Writ of Reentry directing the landlord to let the tenant back in. If the landlord fails to obey the order he may be held in contempt of court and the Sheriff or Constable may use __________ to put the tenant back into the rental.
a.
reasonable efforts
b.
reasonble force
c.
necessary force
d.
all means necessary
reasonble force
The use of several sources of information to determine why a problem is occurring, who is responsible, who is affected, where the problem is located, when it occurs and what form the problem takes is __________.
a.
Scanning
b.
Analysis
c.
Response
d.
Assessment
Analysis
A unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, whether or not they are related to each other is the definition of __________.
a.
Household
b.
Family
c.
Marriage
d.
Significant other
Household
A physical symptom of stress can be __________.
a.
Backaches
b.
Headaches
c.
Neck pain
d.
Arthritis
Headaches
Which of these is not a universal precaution for transmission of communicable diseases?
a.
Gloves
b.
Mask
c.
Goggles
d.
Shoes
Shoes
The police role in physical arrest is two-fold, to protect the public and __________.
a.
to overcome verbal abuse
b.
to take the violator into custody
c.
for officer satisfaction
d.
to demonstrate firmness
to take the violator into custody
A basic requirement of the Plain View doctrine is that __________.
a.
officers have probable cause to have been looking in that direction
b.
officer be in uniform
c.
suspect know the officer is looking at him/her
d.
officer must have a legal right to be where he/she is when evidence of a crime is observed
e.
suspicion by officer that something is wrong
officer must have a legal right to be where he/she is when evidence of a crime is observed
__________ refers to the alignment of organizational management, structure, personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and proactive problem solving.
a.
Administration
b.
Supervision
c.
Organizational Transformation
d.
Community Policing
Organizational Transformation
If the person refuses to submit to the taking of the specimen, the person’s license to operate a motor vehicle will be __________, whether or not the person is subsequently prosecuted as a result of the arrest.
a.
Automatically suspended
b.
Suspended within 24 hours
c.
Suspended within 48 hours
d.
Suspended for 3 weeks
Automatically suspended
Which culpable mental state refers to a person’s awareness of but conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the circumstances exist or the result will occur?
a.
Intentional
b.
Knowing
c.
Reckless
d.
Criminal Negligence
e.
None of the above
Reckless
Perjury consists of making a false statement.
a.
With intent to deceive
b.
Under oath
c.
With knowledge of the statements meaning
d.
All of the above
e.
A & B only
All of the above
A crisis reaction can cause a physical response in addition to an emotional response. T/F
True
Upon serving a civil citation, the officer shall __________.
a.
Sign or endorse the return
b.
Note how and when the citation was served
c.
Require certification of service by the defendant
d.
All of the above are correct
e.
A and B are correct
A and B are correct
An ex-parte restraining order is __________.
a.
a permanent injunction
b.
an order to show cause
c.
a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held
d.
unconstitutional
a temporary restraining order until a hearing is held
Who can file a protective order?
a.
An adult
b.
An adult with evidence of abuse
c.
An adult member of the relationship
d.
Anyone
An adult member of the relationship
Citations and other notices may be served anywhere by __________.
a.
Any Sheriff or Constable or other person authorized by law
b.
Any person authorized by law or by written order of the court who is not less than 18 years of age
c.
By any law enforcement officer
d.
All of the above are correct
e.
A and B are correct
A and B are correct
A vehicle may be considered abandoned if it has been left unattended on a right of way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than __________ hours.
a.
12
b.
24
c.
36
d.
48
48
According to TCOLE, an officer’s primary responsibility is that of __________ by the technical definition as well as the moral responsibilities of the job.
a.
crime prevention
b.
assessing crime
c.
investigation
d.
opportunity reduction
crime prevention
The person servicing the process can be __________ for failure to execute or return the process.
a.
sentenced to prison
b.
held accountable for a felony
c.
held in contempt of court
d.
all the above
held in contempt of court
A person commits what offense if he intentionally or knowingly leaves a motel without paying his bill of $65?
a.
Theft
b.
Robbery
c.
Theft of Service
d.
No offense, the motel will send him a bill by mail
e.
Disorderly Conduct
Theft of Service
__________ is an individual who commits the crime or crimes of burglary, white collar crimes, larceny, vehicle theft, agricultural crimes and arson, all of which may result in heavy or lengthy sentences depending on the criminal history of the accused.
a.
Shop lifters
b.
Impulsive criminals
c.
Vocational criminals
d.
Professional thief
Professional thief
Select all the types of information that should be entered into the officer’s field notebook.
a.
Persons
b.
Vehicles
c.
Other property
d.
Date/times
e.
Location
All the above
A defendant may waive any rights in any case except __________.
a.
Class A Misdemeanor
b.
State jail felony
c.
Murder
d.
Capital felony
Capital felony
The first officer on the scene in response to any incident needing assessment of crowd management should consider the following objectives: __________, the protection of life and property, request for any assistance from other officers or agencies and EMS/AFD if needed.
a.
Property values
b.
Officer safety
c.
Officers belongings
d.
Personal values
Officer safety
For a peace officer, reasonable belief is defined as the belief of __________.
a.
the chief of police or sheriff
b.
your supervising officer
c.
another peace officer acting in the same circumstances
d.
a newspaper editor who covers the story for a news report
another peace officer acting in the same circumstances
Section 1.03 - Objectives of this Code, identifies six (6) objectives that are sought. #3 states: “To insure a trial with as little delay as possible.” Which Constitutional Amendment does this objective support?
a.
First
b.
Fourth
c.
Fifth
d.
Sixth
e.
No Amendment, just a good ethical practice
Sixth
We tend to categorize people and make judgments about them rather than evaluate them based on their individual _________.
a.
Looks
b.
Character
c.
Personality
d.
Morals
Character
Which of the following are preliminary investigatory procedures for homicide?
a.
Determine time, place, cause, means, and motive of death.
b.
Conduct follow-up investigation
c.
Prepare case jacket for trial
d.
Establish liaison with technical personnel
Determine time, place, cause, means, and motive of death.
According to the Family code, an application for a Protective order may be filed by __________.
a.
An adult member of a family or household
b.
Any adult for the protection of a child member of a family or household
c.
At The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services for the protection of a member of a family or household
d.
All the above may file a protective order
All the above may file a protective order
An officer may use a greater degree of requisite force to suppress a riot quickly. T/F
False
__________ means the human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, eye, bone, skin, fetal tissue, or any other human organ or tissue.
a.
Human tissue
b.
Human parts
c.
Human organ
d.
Human derivatives
Human organ
If the court finds from the information contained in an application for a protective order that there is a clear and present danger of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, trafficking, or other harm to the applicant, the court, without further notice to the alleged offender and without a hearing, may enter a __________.
a.
Restraining order
b.
Ex parte order
c.
Protective order
d.
Temporary ex parte order
Temporary ex parte order
Improved Shoulder means __________.
a.
A grassy shoulder
b.
A paved shoulder
c.
A smooth gravel shoulder
d.
A black top shoulder
A paved shoulder
The purpose of the __________ is to obtain the release of a person illegally confined or restrained of his liberty.
a.
Writ of Garnishment
b.
Corpus of the Delecti
c.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
d.
Writ of Attachment
Writ of Habeas Corpus
In addition to the fine prescribed by Section 542.401 or another section of this subtitle, as applicable, a person who enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to or is convicted of an offense under this subtitle shall pay $50 as a __________.
a.
Ticketing fine
b.
Processing fee
c.
Speeding ticket
d.
State traffic fine
State traffic fine
Which of the following is not a helpful tool used in redirecting someone’s behavior using verbal persuasion?
a.
Empathy
b.
Listen
c.
Ask
d.
Rational
Rational
The delivery of a writ, notice, injunction, etc., by an authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some proceeding concerning that person is a/an __________.
a.
Service
b.
Summons
c.
Precept
d.
Injunction
Service
__________ is a facility used to switch or change voltage in connection with the transmission of electric energy for distribution to the public.
a.
Tesla power station
b.
Electric utility station
c.
Waste utility substation
d.
Electric utility substation
Electric utility substation
The condition of the body which enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring balance, speed and power, without undue fatigue or exhaustion best describes __________.
a.
wellness
b.
optimal well-being
c.
dynamic strength
d.
physical fitness
e.
body composition
physical fitness
A person commits an offense only if he __________ engages in conduct.
a.
responsibly
b.
performs and
c.
voluntarily
d.
first
voluntarily
__________ is a new philosophy of policing, based on the concept that police officers and private citizens working together in creative ways can help solve contemporary community problems related to crime, fear of crime, social and physical disorder, and neighborhood decay.
a.
Proactive policing
b.
Reactive policing
c.
Community policing
d.
Incident driven policing
Community policing
Intent is a peace officer’s purpose or intention to take a person into the __________ of the law.
a.
Office
b.
Custody
c.
Protection
d.
Care
Custody
Operation ID encourages citizens to mark their personal inventory with their __________.
a.
Social Security number
b.
Voter’s registration number
c.
VIN number
d.
driver’s license number
driver’s license number
According to the Occupations Code, a person licensed as a peace officer must complete 40 hours of legislatively required continuing education training once every __________.
a.
12 months
b.
24 months
c.
36 months
d.
48 months
24 months
An alcoholic beverage is any beverage containing more than __________% alcohol by volume.
a.
4.5
b.
1
c.
0.5
d.
2
0.5
Headlights __________ the visibility of emergency lights.
a.
Reduce
b.
Increase
c.
Maximize
d.
Negate
Reduce
When measuring a crime scene, who should be in charge of (control of) all measurements?
a.
the first officer
b.
the detective
c.
the sketcher
d.
the supervisor
the sketcher
When two officers are interviewing one subject, the second officer’s position should be ________.
a.
directly behind the subject
b.
directly behind the primary officer
c.
to the right or left of the subject
d.
to the right or left ahead of the primary officer
to the right or left of the subject
Word gets around if an officer is __________ in one’s work, and one’s ability to serve is increased.
a.
Ticket Happy
b.
Badge Happy
c.
Fair and Objective
d.
Effective
Fair and Objective
__________ are the techniques that help in the solution of the crime. Consists of fingerprints, serology, ballistics, and DNA analysis, etc.
a.
Instrumentation or forensic science
b.
Evidence
c.
Clues
d.
Data
Instrumentation or forensic science
Who is responsible to ensure that a fifteen-year-old front-seat passenger is wearing a safety belt in a moving automobile?
a.
The passenger
b.
The operator
c.
A peace officer
d.
The municipal court judge
The operator
According to the Penal Code, a person acts __________, with respect to the nature of their conduct, when it is the conscious objective or desire to engage in the conduct or cause the result.
a.
knowingly
b.
intentionally
c.
with criminal negligence
d.
recklessly
intentionally
__________ is the condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential.
a.
Ergonomics
b.
Wellness
c.
Fitness
d.
Physiology
Wellness
__________ means a person who has title to the property, possession of the property, whether lawful or not, or a greater right to possession of the property than the actor; or is a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument.
a.
Owner
b.
Possessor
c.
Creator
d.
Crafter
Owner
The nervous system has __________ parts.
a.
Two
b.
Three
c.
Four
d.
Five
Three
Which of the following offenses involve the elements of “Sudden Passion” and “Adequate Cause”?
a.
Manslaughter
b.
Capital Murder
c.
Criminal Negligent Homicide
d.
Murder
e.
Criminal Negligent Homicide
Murder
The normal response to trauma follows a similar pattern called the __________.
a.
crisis reaction
b.
ripple effect
c.
post traumatic stress disorder
d.
equilibrium stage
crisis reaction
__________ is a vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by pole, reach, boom, or other security device; and ordinarily used to transport a long or irregularly shaped load, including poles, pipes, or structural members, generally capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.
a.
RV
b.
Pole trailer
c.
Cargo trailer
d.
Lowboy trailer
Pole trailer
The six major categories of drugs does not include __________.
a.
Stimulants
b.
Hallucinogens
c.
Dilutants
d.
Narcotics
Dilutants
Which of the following is one of the helpful tools used in verbal persuasion?
a.
Empty hand control
b.
Empathy
c.
Modeling
d.
Command
Empathy
Every aspect of human behavior is influenced by __________.
a.
prejudice
b.
personal values
c.
effective innovations
d.
ethical conduct
personal values
Long-term stress or crisis reactions may be exacerbated or mitigated by the actions of others. When such reactions are exacerbated, the actions of others are called the “secondary assault,” and the feelings are often described as a “secondary injury.” Which of the following is a source of the secondary victimization?
a.
The criminal justice system
b.
The media
c.
Family, friends, or acquaintances
d.
Clergy
e.
Each of the above may be a source
Each of the above may be a source
Force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury is the definition of __________.
a.
Excessive force
b.
Deadly force
c.
Hard empty hand control
d.
None of the above
Deadly force
Which of the following statements is not true as a criteria for setting bail?
a.
The bail shall be sufficiently high to give reasonable assurance that the undertaking will be complied with.
b.
The power to require bail is to be used as to make it an instrument of oppression.
c.
The nature of the offense and the circumstances under which it was committed are to be considered.
d.
The ability to make bail is to be regarded, and proof may be taken upon this point.
e.
The future safety of the victim of the alleged offense may be considered.
The power to require bail is to be used as to make it an instrument of oppression.
__________ is the actual care, custody, control, or management.
a.
Hospice
b.
Purchase
c.
Possession
d.
Ownership
Possession
In all courts, except municipal and constitutional county courts, the judge must be __________.
a.
Over the age of 35
b.
An attorney
c.
Licensed
d.
A police officer
An attorney
Exposure via cut, abrasion, biological pest insect are examples of what kind of exposure?
a.
Injection
b.
Ingestion
c.
Absorption
d.
Inhalation
Injection
The __________ Code is the statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and officers must follow.
a.
Government
b.
Penal
c.
Occupations
d.
Education
Occupations
According to the Transportation Code, a person has a disability if they have a/an __________ that substantially impairs the person’s ability to ambulate.
a.
mobility problem
b.
immobility problem
c.
restricted movement
d.
unrestricted movement
mobility problem
__________ is the cap which holds down all the other areas in the wellness pyramid.
a.
Self-responsibility
b.
Weight control
c.
Nutrition
d.
Exercise
Self-responsibility
