Working Knowledge

Question 1

(T/F) Sworn deputies working secondary employment for a private entity may access and disseminate information from NCIC/METERS databases as long as it is for law enforcement purposes.

Answer 1

False

81.2.20.D.1

Question 2

Following the arrest of a foreign national, consular notification is the responsibility of:

Answer 2

Arresting Deputy

72.7.6.F

Question 3

A person under the age of 18 may not remain in or upon a public place in the town of Emmitsburg, Maryland between the hours of 2300-0600. A violation of this is a ___ offense.

Answer 3

Misdemeanor
44.2.7.C
Civil offense in MIddletown and Myersville

Question 4

Under unusual circumstances, who is responsible for preparing press releases for the media?

Answer 4

Commander of the Involved Division

54.1.5.A

Question 5

(T/F)On-scene circumstances permitting, deputies must obtain supervisory approval before taking any significant action against a person(s) recording police activity.

Answer 5

True

54.2.2.H

Question 6

(T/F) Deputies engaging in undercover activities are not permitted to consume illegal narcotics, however they may consume alcohol when necessary to maintain their cover

Answer 6

True

43.2.15.B.13

Question 7

(T/F)An undercover Deputy can wear a body wire during a prostitution investigation to record statements and protect the Deputy from false allegations made by the suspect.

Answer 7

False

43.2.9.A.3

Question 8

During normal business hours, who is responsible for completing press releases about routine cases?

Answer 8

Supervisor

54.1.5.B

Question 9

Who is responsible for news media questions regarding an on-going investigation?

Answer 9

Spokesperson

54.1.5.D

Question 10

(T/F) As it relates to initial investigation, a missing juvenile aged 16 is automatically presumed to be a critical missing person.

Answer 10

True
41.2.19.G.6
age 16 and under is critically missing by age

Question 11

(T/F) A juvenile held at the LEC in a non-secure area must still be logged in the appropriate detention log.

Answer 11

True

72.9.1.D

Question 12

During a general emergency which necessitates the evacuation of the LEC, personnel are to assemble in pre-determined assembly points for accountability. Who is responsible for accounting for the personnel at individual meeting spots?

Answer 12

Highest ranking sworn or civilian person at each assembly point
41.2.22.D.8.b

Question 13

In the event of an emergency evacuation at the Courthouse, juries will be evacuated to ____, unless instructed otherwise by the presiding judge.

Answer 13

Weinberg Center

73.1.3.F.2.b

Question 14

(T/F) Forcibly stopping a vehicle by using a Sheriff’s Office vehicle to ram, spin, or otherwise strike a fleeing vehicle is prohibited.

Answer 14

True

41.2.5.M

Question 15

Supervisors will submit all reports and endorsements pertaining to a vehicle pursuit through their respective chain of command ___ receipt of the report from the pursuing Deputy.

Answer 15

within 24 hours of

41.2.5.S.3

Question 16

A deputy can remove firearms from an alleged domestic violence scene when which of the following exist:

Answer 16

The deputy believes probable cause exists that an act of domestic violence has occurred, AND the deputy has OBSERVED a firearm at the scene.
41.2.6.III.H-1(a)(b)
MD Code, Family Law 4-511

Question 17

All Racial, Religious, and Ethnic (RRE) incidents must be classified as one of 3 findings:

Answer 17

• Verified
• Unverified
• Unfounded
  41. 2.6.IV.B

Question 18

Incident reports assigned to patrol Deputies for follow-up will be due no more than ___ days after the initial report.

Answer 18

10

42.1.13.C.2a

Question 19

(T/F) If a Search and Seizure warrant is not served within 10 days of issuance, it must be returned promptly to the issuing judge.

Answer 19

False
42.2.1.III.E.9
Served returned ASAP or within 5 days with inventory
Un-served returned within 15 days

Question 20

The ____ may authorize the call out or activation of the Special Services Team for HOSTAGE/BARRICADE incidents.

Answer 20

Patrol Supervisor

46.2.1.B.1

Question 21

(T/F) Patrol operations vehicles will have their speedometers certified every three months.

Answer 21

False
62.1.11.II.B.2.b
Every 6 months

Question 22

(T/F) First line supervisors of deputes using audio/visual recording equipment WILL REVIEW at least one random DVD during the evaluation period to assist in completing performance evaluations.

Answer 22

False
62.1.18.F
May review any DVD during the evaluation period to assist with completing performance evaluations

Question 23

Sheriff’s Office vehicle collisions will be investigated by ____.

Answer 23

On duty Patrol Supervisor

63.1.13.A.1

Question 24

Who will assume command at the Court House in reference to a hostage situation?

Answer 24

Court Security Supervisor

73.1.3.D.5

Question 25

The final reviewer of all reports and paperwork before it is entered into I-Leads is:

Answer 25

The records section

82.1.2.A

Question 26

(T/F) A crime scene will be processed for latent fingerprints after any other known physical evidence has been collected.

Answer 26

True

83.2.1.G

Question 27

Sheriff’s Office employees taking possession of another person’s property will immediately enter the item onto evidence/property and then make a reasonable attempt to notify the owner of the status of his/her property within ___ of taking custody of the item.

Answer 27

3 Days

84.1.1.G and 84.1.7.A