Test 1 (in class review)

Question 1

LVMPD Values

Answer 1

I - integrity
C - courage
A - accountability
R - respect
E - excellence

Question 2

401C

Answer 2

accident (private property)

Question 3

405

Answer 3

suicide

Question 4

406v

Answer 4

auto burglary

Question 5

416

Answer 5

fight

Question 6

418

Answer 6

missing person

Question 7

411A

Answer 7

recovered stolen vehicle

Question 8

423

Answer 8

see person for info

Question 9

413

Answer 9

person with a gun

Question 10

414

Answer 10

grand larceny

Question 11

A (disposition)

Answer 11

arrested

Question 12

C (disposition)

Answer 12

Incdt./crime report (primary)

Question 13

Area Commands

Answer 13

NWAC - Northwest
BAC - Bolden
NEAC - northeast
EAC - enterprise
SVAC - spring valley
SCAC - south central
SEAC - southeast
SAC - summerlin
CCAC - convention center
DTAC - downtown

Question 14

Deadly force

Answer 14

a degree of force which balances against a subject whose actions are life-threatening and likely to result in death or substantial bodily injury

Question 15

3 Graham v. Connor Prongs

Answer 15

1. the severity of crime(s) at issue
2. whether the subject poses an immediate threat to the safety of officers or others
3. whether the subject is actively resisting arrest or attempting to evade arrest by flight

Question 16

5 additional LVMPD factors for force

Answer 16

1. the influence of drugs/alcohol or the mental capacity of the subject
2. the time available to an officer to make a decision
3. the availability of officers/resources to de-escalate the situation
4. the proximity or access of weapons to the subject
5. the environmental factors and/or other exigent circumstances

Question 17

De-escalation

Answer 17

an officer’s actions to slow down, stabilize, and resolve an incident as safely as possible by reducing danger through the use of verbal persuasion, tactics, resources, and transitioning through force options

Question 18

2nd amendment

Answer 18

Right to keep and bear arms

Question 19

6th amendment

Answer 19

speedy and public trial
jury of peers
informed of nature of charges
confront witnesses
attorney

Question 20

3 branches of government

Answer 20

legislative
executive
judicial

Question 21

1st amendment

Answer 21

freedom of
speech
religion
press
assembly

Question 22

Call Sign

Answer 22

ex. 2V23
shift - sector - beat
(1 - grave, 2 - day, 3 - swing)

Question 23

Who regulates and determines radio guidelines

Answer 23

FCC - Federal Communications Commission

Question 24

Municipal Court

Answer 24

adult misdemeanors and traffic in city of las vegas only

Question 25

Justice court

Answer 25

unincorporated clark county; preliminary hearings of all adult gross misdemeanors and felonies

Question 26

Clark Country District Court

Answer 26

all adult gross misdemeanor and felony trials and sentencing in clark county; all juvenile proceedings

Question 27

Statute of limitation for misdemeanor

Answer 27

1 year

Question 28

principal

Answer 28

directly participates in crime; charged with full crime

Question 29

accessory

Answer 29

not principal or immediate family member, not present during crime, did not know of crime prior to giving aid

Question 30

5 traits of good communication

Answer 30

Be fair Be equal Be consistent Be honest Respect others

Question 31

barriers of communication

Answer 31

language noise attitude culture/ethnicity gender generations

Question 32

what writing tool and format is used for reports

Answer 32

Ballpoint black pen All capital/ block letters

Question 33

how are event numbers written

Answer 33

always start with LLV first 4 are YYMM next 2 are 00 last 6 are specific to call ex. LLV241100123456

Question 34

what grammatical person-perspective is a narrative written in

Answer 34

first person

Question 35

can you use abbreviations in reports

Answer 35

no (except for BWC)

Question 36

what is the purpose of a report

Answer 36

ICR is used to document all criminal charges, persons, property, vehicles, MOs, and narratives

Question 37

how would you describe a person

Answer 37

race, gender, juvenile or adult ex. TAC Rodriguez: HMA (hispanic male adult)

Question 38

level of proof required at a preliminary hearing or a grand jury proceeding

Answer 38

probable cause

Question 39

level of proof required to convict in a criminal trial

Answer 39

proof beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 40

real evidence

Answer 40

tangible, directly related to the case

Question 41

4 types of evidence

Answer 41

real, demonstrative, documentary, testimonial

Question 42

excited utterance

Answer 42

statement relating to startling event or condition made while declarant was under stress or excitement caused by event or condition

Question 43

when should you complete a vehicle condition sheet

Answer 43

at the start of every shift

Question 44

what should you do if a vehicle has too much damage to it

Answer 44

redline it

Question 45

should seatbelts be worn

Answer 45

yes. per policy - Seatbelts WILL be worn

Question 46

can a person be a crime scene

Answer 46

yes

Question 47

dynamic crime scene

Answer 47

crime scene where fairly rapid changes are occurring or likely to occur still in progress

Question 48

what bureau is in charge of crime scene processing, forensics, etc.

Answer 48

Criminalistics Bureau

Question 49

latent prints

Answer 49

invisible or hidden prints that can be made visible through processing with powders and chemicals