Week 3

Question 1

perpations for emergency work day

Answer 1

-have necessary equipment - know which command to report to- make sure all commad cars have full tanks- blankets- generaters- radios are charged- fax sign in sheet to central for attendance

Question 2

gang

Answer 2

a group of 3 or more people using commkn identifying signs, symbols, and colors demonstrating their common purpose to emgage in criminal, violent or anti social activity. organzied by race or ethinic groups- usually claim a specific area. fight with othet gangs for being on their territory.

Question 3

why do kids join gangs

Answer 3

-parties, girls and drugs -looking for respect and power- make money help put at home -feels like family- real or imagined problem at home that makes them perefer streets- way of neighborhood life- protection from other gangs

Question 4

Folk Nation

Answer 4

life love knowledge wisdom understanding loyalty - six point star

Question 5

people nation

Answer 5

love truth peace freedom justice- five point star

Question 6

chain of ppl in gangs

Answer 6

leadership- hardcore- associates- cliques -fringe- wanna be- could be

Question 7

purpose- crime scene duties

Answer 7

1.persevere and protect all evidence at the crime scene. 2. get info from wtinesses and/or arrest suspects for further investigation. 3. minimize contamination and disturbance of physical evidence.

Question 8

first officer has primary duties

Answer 8

1. see if victim is really alive or dead- what actiond are needed. 2. is the suspect till here? who saw it? descriptions over radio 3. make sure scene is safe for others to come to the scene.

Question 9

how large can a crime scene be?

Answer 9

starts at focal poijt and outwards a minimum of 50 ft, always want largest amount of secured area- everything outside this area is considered contaminated.

Question 10

bias graffiti crime steps

Answer 10

1. read it, insure that the symbol or words.meet criteria 2. report it, contact central, supervisors and m&o and the nypd bais squad 3. record it, take pics 4. remove it, once all investigations are completed then ot shoukd be removed.

Question 11

hypethermia

Answer 11

lowwr of body temp by 6 degrees. under 98 degrees- first step is shivering.

Question 12

different ways to loose heat

Answer 12

radiation, conduction, convection, respiration and evaporarion

Question 13

the areas of concentration - at pools and beaches

Answer 13

front entrance, controlling the line and making announcments - locker area, preventing break ins.- pool deck, insurong that all the rules are followed on the pool deck

Question 14

purpose of traffic stop

Answer 14

-used to approach occupied vehicles to conduct enforcement action - used to enforce moving violation- conduct investigation - correct hazardois conditions

Question 15

info to tell central during a traffic stop

Answer 15

plate # and state-make, model, and color of vehicle- direction of travel- your exact location - occupants and description

Question 16

car stop preliminary factors

Answer 16

traffic conditions- visiblity (fog, rain etc.) - road surface (ice, water, gravel)- location (neighborhood, isolation, lighting)

Question 17

decision making process

Answer 17

observation, evaluation, implemantation- make a slow stop- 10 to 15 ft behind violators vehicle- turn wheels to the left- vehicle position options (offset, angle left and in line)

Question 18

offset position

Answer 18

most commonly used by officers. provides officer with safety lane. at night headlights and takedown lights will illumimate the vehicles to provide better visibility

Question 19

in line position

Answer 19

used in narrow roads or shoulders. officers have a good field of vision of all vehicle occupants and any movements. does not provide safety lane

Question 20

angle left position

Answer 20

provides safety lane for officer from traffic and more tactical cover from gun fire. at night this position will not provide good lighting into the suspects vehicle.