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1
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criminal law regulates the conduct of individuals through

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fines, imprisonment, or both

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the protective order issued at the arraignment for family violence is?

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Magistrate Emergency order

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3
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Wages may be garnished for __ in Texas and no other reason

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child support

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a protective order is a civil court order issued to __ acts of family violence

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preventing continuing

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If a Patrol Sergeant violates a person’s civil rights by sexually harassing someone, the Sergeant and who else in is his/her Chain of Command can be included in the imminent law suit according to Vicarious Liability?

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the sergeant and everyone in his vertical chain of command can be sued

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Held to a higher standard, the professional behavior of peace officers and others in the criminal justice system needs to come closer to “_______” ethical behavior. (3.2.2)

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ideal

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According to Penal Code 37.01 (D), DEFINITIONS: A “Government Record” includes a standard proof of motor vehicle liability insurance form.

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True

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which of the following is characteristic of professionalism?

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service to others

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ionizing radiation types include ll of the following except

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biological

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of the following, which is not considered a rout of exposure to toxic materials ?

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osmosis

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all of the following area hazardous material hazard class, except

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PCP

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Which one of the following is not part of the initial assessment and response at a HazMat incident?

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Respond by approaching the origin of hazmat incident to determine casualties or persons in need of first-aid.

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Property and environmental impacts from a HazMat incident include all of the following, except:

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damage to airborne halitosis

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the CORPUS DELICTI of a crime is the

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body of the crime that includes the act and the agency of the act

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an officer can obtain precise measurements by

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straight-line measurements

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tough-guy approach to an interview

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is an obstacle to a good interview

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An ___ is a postmortem examination of the body of a person and an examination of internal organs and structures after dissection to determine the cause of death

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autopsy

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the central place of a crime and acts associate with it are referred to as

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the crime scene

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In conducting a preliminary investigation, the officer will normally interview which one of the following last:

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the suspect

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after the crime scene has been secured

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the scene must be thoroughly searched

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bloodstains and hair samples at a crime scene are tested for ?

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DNA

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regardless of the tactics the defense attorney uses, testifying officers should always

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remain calm and polite

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23
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the rough sketch drawn at the crime scene is usually

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not drawn to scale

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“tell me what you saw” or “then what happened” are examples of

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open-ended questions

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in a court of law, the judge rules on an objection; when the officer is NOT allowed to answer the objection is

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sustained

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26
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success or failure of a criminal investigation is based upon

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the thoroughness of the preliminary investigation

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an officer conducting the preliminary investigation into a criminal event demonstrates inefficiency and incompetence by

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picking up evidence and examining it

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28
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the basic responsibility of the officer protecting the crime scene

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preserving the integrity of the crime scene

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29
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in general, U.S, Supreme Court decisions have

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given new guidelines concerning interrogation

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when the interview is ending, the questioning officer should

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close the interview in a friendly and courteous manner

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a dark blue discoloration observable on the parts of the body that are nearest the ground is called

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post mortem lividity

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32
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When using a team of at least two officers for building searches, one officer covers as the other officer moves. This technique is referred to as:

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leap-frog

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33
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a patrol officer should maintain a field of awareness of at least __ degrees

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540

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an __ mob is classified as a mob i a state of panic in their attempt to secure safety by flight, members of an escape mob may have lost their power of reasoning

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escape

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35
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In a tactical response situation, a team of at least four officers that moves slowly and methodically, looking for victims, rendering aid and moving them to a safe location is a:

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rescue team

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36
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the single most important factor in officer survival is

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mental conditioning

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37
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The SCOTUS case decision holding that a police officer ordering a person out of a car following a traffic stop and conducting a pat-down to check for weapons does not violate the Fourth Amendment is:

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Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106 (1977)

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38
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Section 42.05, Penal Code, “Disrupting Meeting or Procession”, is classified as a:

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Class B Misdemeanor

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The landmark SCOTUS decision that ruled the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition on unreasonable searches and seizures is not violated when a police officer stops a suspect on the street and frisks him or her without probable cause to arrest, if the police officer has reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime and has a reasonable belief that the person “may be armed and presently dangerous” is:

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Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968)

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40
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The first priority on the scene of a crowd management incident or assessment should be identifying the motivation behind the gathering.

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False

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41
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___ is defined as one or more persons who participate in a random or systematic shooting or stabbing spree, demonstrating their intent to continuously harm others.

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active shooter

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42
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Participants in a mob whose values and standards of judgment are not swayed by the emotional furor of the mob, who maintain level heads and who disagree with the actions of the majority are classified as:

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resisters

43
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In a mob situation, the first persons to express their feelings and who take definite action are likely to be the most impulsive, the most suggestible, the least self-controlled and the least inhibited.

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true

44
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According to the course, all of the following are important elements of an effective crime prevention program except:

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publishing active traffic warrant lists

45
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the contact between the tires and the road surface is known as what?

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frictional force

46
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when driving you should always expect

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the worst of every driver and pedestrian on the road

47
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which of the following persons has a responsibility to intervene and stop an officer who uses or engages in excessive force

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a fellow non-supervisory officer on the scene

48
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The use of force to resist an arrest or search is ___ if, before the actor offers any resistance, the peace officer uses or attempts to use greater force than necessary to make the arrest or search.

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justified

49
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In which of the following situations would the use of deadly force be justified?

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Use of a duty weapon to prevent a fleeing felon from inflicting serious bodily injury on an innocent third person.

50
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verbal provocation against __ justifies the use of force

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a person never

51
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the objective of control is

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to elicit cooperation from the offender

52
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a person other than a peace officer and not acting at the direction of a peace officer may use force

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to make a lawful arrest or to prevent escape after a lawful arrest

53
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the least amount of force available to a peace officer is

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presence

54
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In the Supreme Court case ___, the Court announced that using deadly force to apprehend a suspect constitutes a seizure and is therefore protected under the Fourth Amendment.

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Tennessee v. Garner

55
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It is ___ prosecution that the conduct in question is justified under the Texas Penal Code Chapter 9.

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a defense

56
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“Defensive” means:

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serving to protect

57
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Information given at an administrative investigation is not admissible in a criminal trial - was the result of which Supreme Court case?

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Garrity v. New York

58
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[FC 52.025] A child may not be detained in a juvenile processing office for longer than five hours.

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false

59
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[FC 32.003] A child may not consent to medical, dental, psychological, and surgical treatment for the child.

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False

60
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[CCP 63.001(3)(A)] “Missing child” means a child whose whereabouts are unknown to ___, the circumstances of whose absence indicate that the child did not voluntarily leave the care and control of the custodian, and the taking of the child was not authorized by law.

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the child’s legal custodian

61
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Notwithstanding Section 51.09, the statement of a child is NOT admissible in evidence in any future proceeding concerning the matter about which the statement was given even if the statement was res gestae of the delinquent conduct or the conduct indicating a need for supervision or of the arrest.

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false

62
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[CCP 45.058] A lobby, office, or interrogation room is suitable as a place of non-secure custody for children if the area is not designated, set aside or used as a secure detention area and is not part of a secure detention area.

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True

63
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A child may be secured physically to a cuffing rail, chair, desk or other stationary object if authorized by the head of the law enforcement agency and permitted by that agency’s policy.

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False

64
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(FC 51.11) A person appointed by the court to protect the interests of a child in the absence of the child’s parent or guardian is a:

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guardian ad litem

65
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According to Article 45.050, Code of Criminal Procedure, for which of the following can a justice or municipal court NOT order the confinement of a child?

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failure to appear for an offense committed by the child

66
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A substance recognized in the Pharmacopoeia:

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drug

67
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What are the six major categories of controlled substances?

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Narcotics, Depressants, Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Marihuana, simulated controlled substances

68
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A steady yellow light is:

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a warning to vehicular traffic the related green movement is being terminated and that a red light will soon be exhibited.

69
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A person is guilty of littering under the Health & Safety Code if the person disposes of litter within a specified distance of a public highway. What is the distance?

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300 feet

70
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How many headlamps can an operator activate at any one time?

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4

71
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The width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way, any part of which is open to the public for vehicular travel is the ___.

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highway

72
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A vehicle designed or used with a motor vehicle so that part of the weight of the vehicle and its load or part of the weight and load rests on or is carried by another vehicle defines:

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semi-trailer

73
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The approach for a right turn and the turn itself shall normally made as close as practicable to ___ of the roadway being entered.

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right hand curb or edge

74
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TTC 541.201 states that a motor vehicle designed and used primarily to draw another vehicle and not so constructed to carry a load, other than part of the weight of the vehicle and its load defines:

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truck tractor

75
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It is commonly assumed that the components of law enforcement, the judicial process, and corrections add up to a _____ of criminal justice.

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system

76
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Which of the following is not a valid “Special Relationship” as defined by Chapter 9, Penal Code, Subchapter F?

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Guardian-Invalid

77
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___ force is force not likely to cause death or great bodily harm.

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Non-deadly

78
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a consent to search exception:

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probable cause must exist before consent is asked for

79
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Which of the following cases established the “probable cause” standard for an arrest:

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Beck v. Ohio

80
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In stage two of the minds response, Cataclysm of Emotions, if anger turns to RAGE, fear to TERROR, and grief to SORROW, then confusion would be ___ and violation would turn to ___.

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self-blame / guilt

81
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Sources of “___” may include the news media, criminal justice system, Clergy, and hospital and emergency personnel.

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secondary victimization

82
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Which sentence would be most correct for use in a police report?

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Mrs. Johnson indicated that she was unwilling to talk about what her son, Tom, had been doing recently.

83
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Which of the following persons initiates a domestic violence complaint?

A

the investigating peace officer

84
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In dealing with family violence calls, a peace officer should do all of the following except:

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advise the victim to obtain a divorce as quickly as possible.

85
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The following is a community-based partnership between dedicated citizens, law enforcement and the media that works together to reduce crime and effect the arrest of criminals statewide:

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Crime Stoppers

86
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One philosophy in Community Policing is that the officer should take a reactive role in resolving community problems.

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False

87
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According o TCOLE Rule 217.11(a)(1), a peace officer appointed to the officer’s first supervisory position must receive an in-service Supervisory course within _____ months of his appointment date.

A

24

88
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Which of the following officers are appointed by the Director, Department of Public Safety (DPS)?

A

special rangers of the TSCRA

89
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Who is the “Conservator of the peace” in the country?

A

Sheriff

90
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ABC 106.06 (consumption of alcohol by minor) does not apply to a minor who requested emergency medical assistance in response to the possible alcohol overdose of the minor or another person, was the first person to make a request for medical assistance and, if the minor requested emergency medical assistance for the possible alcohol overdose of another person, the minor remained on the scene until the medical assistance arrived.

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Cooperated with medical assistance and law enforcement personnel

91
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The attitude that one’s own culture or group is by nature superior is called:

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Ethnocentrism

92
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___ owes justification for various types of discrimination that are thought to be of advantage to the dominant group.

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Societal strain

93
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Consular officers have rights to visit any and all detainees, to correspond with them and arrange for legal representation for them.

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True

94
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Which statement is NOT true regarding Federal Law Suits?

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Responsibility is found on the trier of fact

95
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In an emergency response braking should only be done ___.

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in a straight line before the turn

96
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A felony of the third degree is punishable by:

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confinement by the TDCJ for not more than ten years nor less than two years, and not more than $10,000

97
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A person may not be prosecuted for or convicted of an offense (other than perjury, aggravated perjury, or traffic offenses) they commit when:

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younger than seventeen unless the juvenile court waives jurisdiction

98
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Making a firearm accessible to a child is a crime. At what age does the law state a child may have access?

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17 and older

99
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An offense designated a “felony” without stating the punishment is charged as a:

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State Jail Felony

100
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Tony Montana is pulled over for a traffic violation and during the course of the stop Montana puts the car in gear and speeds away reaching speeds of over 100 mph. What is the correct violation?

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evading arrest, State Jail Felony

101
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John Ranger has a concealed carry permit which allows him to go into public areas with a concealed firearm, except into the following areas. Which of the areas listed is NOT a prohibited area.

A

premises of country livestock auctions

102
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What is the penalty for theft of three different items valued at $250.00 each, stolen during the same criminal episode?

A

Class A Misdemeanor

103
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Intentionally damaging a public monument and the amount of loss is $850.00, the charge is ___.

A

State Jail Felony

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