TEEX TCOLE Flashcards
The 10th Amendment provides which protection __________.
a.
due process
b.
quartering of soldiers
c.
right to bear arms
d.
states’ rights
states’ rights
__________ is not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy, but of other facts from which deductions are drawn, showing indirectly the facts sought to be proved.
a.
Inconclusive evidence
b.
Irrefutable evidence
c.
Inferred evidence
d.
Circumstantial evidence
Circumstantial evidence
The Texas Family code defines child as __________.
a.
A person who is 10 years or older and under 17 years of age
b.
A person who is under 17 years of age
c.
A person who is under 10 years of age
d.
A person who is 10 years of age or younger and under 17 years of age
e.
Texas has been unable to define child due to Supreme Court rulings
A person who is 10 years or older and under 17 years of age
PC 31.03 explains __________.
a.
Theft
b.
Escape
c.
Evading Detention
d.
Unlawful Restraint
Theft
Property checks, varying patrol patterns, high visibility patrols are considered what type of patrolling?
a.
Preventative Patrol
b.
Apprehension patrol
c.
High visibility patrol
d.
Vigilance patrol
Preventative Patrol
__________ and poor ventilation increase the likelihood of being exposed while at a hazardous materials site.
a.
Heat
b.
Light
c.
Rain
d.
Ice
Heat
What does it mean when a witness is put “under the rule?”
a.
witness may not testify (wrong)
b.
witness may not speak to jurors about the case
c.
witness may not speak to defense counsel about the case
d.
witness may not speak to anyone the judge instructs you not to about the case
Witness may not speak to anyone the judge instructs them not to about the case.
According to the Family Code, __________ is an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault.
a.
domestic violence
b.
domestic assault
c.
family assault
d.
family violence
Family Violence
The “ripple effect” of adverse stress affects which of the following?
a.
Family members
b.
Other peace officers
c.
The public with whom an officer serves
d.
All of the above
All the above
A person’s signature on a traffic ticket is __________.
a.
a plea of guilty
b.
a plea of “no contest”
c.
only a promise to appear in court
d.
acknowledgement of culpability for the offense
only a promise to appear in court
Which of the following best fits the definition? ___________ is a hearing status of such severity that an individual must depend on visual methods to communicate.
a.
Hard of hearing
b.
Deaf
c.
Hearing impaired
d.
All of the above
Deaf
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
All __________ should be treated as a homicide until proven otherwise.
a.
Deaths
b.
Murders
c.
Manslaughter
d.
Suspicious deaths
Suspicious deaths
According to the CCP Art. 18.16, who can prevent the consequences of a theft?
a.
Mayor
b.
District Attorney
c.
County Clerk
d.
Anybody
Anyone
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
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
???
A notice of suspension or denial of a license must state (22):
The reason and statutory grounds for the action
The effective date of the suspension
_________________
The right to a hearing
The period in which a request for a hearing must be received
a.
How to avoid further complications
b.
The level of intoxication
c.
The date of the infraction
d.
How to request a hearing
How to request a hearing
The assumption of another person’s identity for the use in fraudulent transactions that result in a loss to the victim resulting in the acquisition of something of value by the offender is __________.
a.
Identity theft
b.
Fraud
c.
Blackmail
d.
Extortion
If a sixteen-year-old front-seat passenger is not wearing a safety belt, to whom should the traffic ticket be issued?
a.
The operator
b.
The passenger
c.
Both the driver and the passenger
d.
Neither the operator nor the passenger because this is not a violation
Both the driver and the passenger
A major depressive syndrome is defined as a depressed mood or loss of interest, of at least __________ duration, accompanied by associated symptoms, such as weight loss/gain and difficulty concentrating.
a.
Fourteen days
b.
One month
c.
One week
d.
21 days
14 days
Which of the tactical concepts requires the maintenance of the 6.5 feet reactionary gap and employs the “tactical mambo” in order to gain cover and improve sight lines?
a.
Distance + Cover
b.
Time
c.
Tactical Repositioning
d.
Tactical Pause
e.
Tactical Disengagement
Tactical Repositioning
__________ means that cases are referred first to the court.
a.
Appellate jurisdiction
b.
Deferred adjudication
c.
Original jurisdiction
d.
Original court
Original jurisdiction
Which of the tactical concepts often means “buying time,” and is often used as a means to increase available options?
a.
Distance + Cover = Time
b.
Tactical Repositioning
c.
Tactical Pause
d.
Tactical Disengagement
Distance + Cover = Time
According to research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, children with disabilities are __________ times more likely to suffer sexual abuse than children without disabilities.
a.
1 to 2
b.
2 to 4
c.
4 to 6
d.
6 to 8
2 to 4
A peace officer, another person acting for or on behalf of the state, or a law enforcement agency is __________ for damages arising from a person’s request to have a blood specimen taken.
a.
Suable
b.
Partially liable
c.
Liable
d.
Not liable
Not liable
What single event served most to remove the police officer from contact with the community?
a.
The telephone
b.
Emphasis on the crime-fighting role
c.
Radio communications
d.
Extensive use of the automobile for patrol
e.
Professional training standards
Extensive use of the automobile for patrol
There are ________ Pillars of Character.
a.
8
b.
4
c.
3
d.
6
6
If a peace officer sexually harasses another person while in uniform during his or her duties as a public servant, he/she has committed what offense?
a.
Disorderly Conduct
b.
Misuse of Office
c.
Official Oppression
d.
Abuse of Office
Official Oppression
According to the Transportation code: “No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is __________ and __________ under the circumstances then existing.”
a.
Posted / marked
b.
Safe / Cautious
c.
Reasonable / prudent
d.
Careful / defensive
Reasonable / prudent
This court has the power and authority to grant and issue and cause the issuance of writs of habeas corpus, and, in criminal law matters, the writs of mandamus, procedendo, prohibition, and certiorari.
a.
Municipal Courts
b.
Court of Criminal Appeals
c.
Districts Courts
d.
Civil Courts
Court of Criminal Appeals
__________ is/are the collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust.
a.
Partnerships
b.
Problem Solving
c.
Organizational Transformation
d.
Community Involvement
Partnerships
When encountering someone on the CSCAL list, an officer must immediately contact the Department of Family and Protective Services on the department’s dedicated law-enforcement telephone number for statewide intake. T/F
TRUE
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
What court case deals with the topic of warning shots?
a.
Hahaway v Bazany
b.
Vance v Shaffer
c.
Jones v Wittenberg University
d.
Frye v Reynolds
Jones v Wittenberg University
If a person dies while in the custody of a peace officer, a written report of the cause of death must be filed with __________.
a.
The medical examiner’s office
b.
The justice of the peace in that precinct
c.
The district attorney’s office
d.
The attorney general’s office
The attorney general’s office
__________ is a defendant’s written reply to a plaintiff’s petition.
a.
Return
b.
Instanter
c.
Answer
d.
Judgment
Answer
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
As internet access has increased, the age of children with social media accounts has __________.
a.
Remained the same
b.
Drifted downward
c.
Raised
d.
None of the above
Drifted downward
Which of the following is a prohibited weapon?
a.
a knife with a 6 inch blade
b.
a handgun
c.
a club
d.
chemical dispensing device
chemical dispensing device
What is the minimum number of yards required for shotgun proficiency?
a.
25
b.
10
c.
15
d.
20
15
What is a HIPS situation?
a.
High impact polystyrene
b.
High integrity protection system
c.
Hidden in plain sight
d.
Homicide in progress school
In the nomenclature of the revolver, which of the following holds the rounds and advances after each round is fired?
a.
Trigger
b.
Cylinder
c.
Grip safety
d.
Ejector rod
Cylinder