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NC BLET STATE EXAM OBJECTIVES 2023 Questions and Answers(Verified Answers)
1.List four way to submit criminal fingerprint cards and final
disposition reports to the Identification Section of the State Bureau of
Investigation (SBI): First Class Mail
Courier
Service In
Person
Electronic Transmission (live-scan)
2.The most reliable form of identification: fingerprints
3.Fingerprints are the primary source for…: Criminal History
4.A report of disposition and fingerprint cards should be sent to the AOC
and then to the SBI by who?: Clerk of Court or Magistrate
5.The amount of time a report of disposition and fingerprint cards should besent to AOC and then to the SBI: 60 days
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6.When to fingerprint and photograph: arrested or committed to
detention facility committed to imprisonment upon conviction of a crimeconvicted of a felony
person arrested for impaired driving or revoked license based on
impaired driving and cannot be identified from a valid form of ID
7.You can only photograph a person when…: they are cited for motor
vehicle violation who cannot produce a valid ID (must be waist up and
destroyed after final dispostion)
8.To search for any fugitive warrants all applicant fingerprints are
ran through…: NCIC
9.When can you fingerprint a juvenile?: 10+ years
old committed a non-divertible offense
complaint has been prepared for filing as a
petition juvenile is in custody of LEO or DJJ
OR
10+ years old
juvenile is adjudicated delinquent for a felony
10.what are the two types of fingerprints taken: rolled prints (from nail to
nail) plain for fixed impression (all 4 fingers printed at one time)
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11.3 types of fingerprint patters:
arch loop
whorl
12.3 purposes of the officer’s field notes: report
writing evidence
Reference
13.6 one-word questions that should be answered when developing
field notes: who
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what
when
wher
e
why
how
14.Field notes are: a shorthand writting record made by the LEO from
the time they arrived on a scene until an assignment is completed
15.Field notes are used to…: reveal
inconsistencies basis for final report
used as evidence
chronology of
investigation
identify individuals and
locations reveal and identify
leads
ensure admissibility of evidence
16.What should be included in your field notes: dates and
times officers on scene
location
weather
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NC BLET State Exam Study Guide 20231.State the function and purpose of civil process.: Primary function: 1.
Giving notice 2. preserving the status quo. 3. Providing remedies for
parties. 4. Enforcing decisions of the courts.
2.State the purpose of civil process: Civil actions, there is no arrest or
issued citation. Non- criminal actions, there must be a way to notify
the defendant that claims that have been alleged against them by the
plaintiff and what the must do to respond.
3.State how to access the North Carolina administrative office of the court’sstandard forms for civil process and describe the standard fee for service ofthat process by law enforcement.: The referenced form number can beentered in the form number field on the AOC’S webpage and a copy ofthat civil process will be retrieved in fillable PDF format.
4.Standard fees for services of the process:: If a law enforcement officer
is serving items of the civil process there is a 30.00 fee for service to be
collected in advance. This fee is the fee per party to be served by the
item of civil process. Only 1 party only 30.00 is collected however 1
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item of the civil process is to be served on two parties a fee of 60.00 is
collected 3 parties is a fee of 90.00
5.Identify the various types of civil process as provided in the lesson plan.1. Magistrate’s summons (aoc-cvm-100)
2.Civil summons ( aoc-cv-100)
3.Special proceeding summons( aoc-sp-100)
4.partition proceedings summons ( aoc-sp-101)
5.notice of hearing- power of sale forecloser.
6.Juvenile summons ( undisciplined/delinquent) ( aoc-j-340)
7.juvenile summons ( abuse/neglect/dependent) ( aoc-j-142)
8.Summons in proceeding to terminate parental right( aoc-j-208)
9.subpoena (aoc-g-100)
10.domestic violence (50 b) civil process
11.civil no contact ( 50-c) civil process
12.workplace violence prevention civil process.
- State what is required for select types of civil process to be considered
valid: 1.copy of the complaint or petition and all other necessary court
documents 2.summons, must be served on each name defendant - printed on the aoc form to the check the governing statue to
determine what must be attached and served - enough copies included to be served on each of the parties named forservice.
7.State how to properly serve the civil process on the different types of
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parties to a civil suit, beginning with an ordinary civil summons and thenmoon g on to special item of civil process.: 1. Ordinary civil summons: ispersonal service ,
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leaving copy of the complain and summons at the defendants home
with someone of suitable age and ( mentally competent) or specified
agent.
8.Demonstrate how to make a proper return of the civil process: the sheriff
must certify in his return that the process has been served, showing theplace, time, and manner of service this answers the questions of who,
where, why , what, how, when.
9.State the time limits for service of various types of civil process anddemon- strate how to compute the time limit in which to serve civil process.:1. ordinary civil summons= 60 days from the date it is issued.
2.Magistrate summons= 60 days, served no late than 5 days
before the date scheduled for hearing.
3.Magistrate summons in a summary ejectment action= 5 days form
the issuance of the summons and at least 2 days before the date of the
scheduled hearing
4.juvenile summons ( undisciplined/ delinquent)= served not less than 5days before the scheduled hearing. after 30 days if not served it shouldbe immediately returned to the issuing clerk.
5.Juvenile summons ( abuse/ neglect/ dependent)= served not less
than 5 days before the scheduled hearing date.
6.Notice of hearing the foreclosure under power sale= served not less
than 10 days, via posting must be done lo later than 20 days.
7.domestic violence civil summons= expire after 60 days.
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NC BLET State Exam 2023 – LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMUNICATION UNIT SG
1.How many times will a victim leave on average in a domestic
violence relationship? ANS 7 (seven) times
2.How many officers should you have respond to a domestic violence call?
ANS 2 (two), at the very least
3.in domestic violence situations victims call the police because? ANS
they are scared or in immediate danger.
4.in domestic violence situations what can greatly decrease officer assault
or death? ANS by having a pre-developed plan
5.in domestic violence situations who is the first person on scene?
ANS the telecommunicator
6.in domestic violence situations what officer should leave first ANS the
officer furthest inside
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7.what does the relationship status have to be in order for a 50B ANS
personal relationship
8.what is a 50C ANS no contact order
9.How long is an ex parte order good for? ANS 10 days
10.why does a partner use abusive behavior? ANS to gain or maintain
control over the other
11.What is the best short term solution for domestic violence? ANS Arrest
12.What can be the most dangerous time during a domestic violence
situa- tion? ANS leaving the batterer
13.mental illness loss of contact with reality is? ANS psychosis
14.Mental Illness What term refers to loss of hope? ANS Depression
15.mental illness what does ELEAP stand for? ANS engage, listen,
empathize, agree, partner.
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16.What is an officers primary tool? ANS Communication
17.What involves observing behavior, being aware of tone of voice, and
ac- tively listening? ANS Reading
18.What should you make sure to never do when talking to the public?
ANS Use profanity
19.Nonverbal cues amount to what percent of communication? ANS 90%
20.Body language account for what percent? ANS 55%
21.It is more vital to sound than to feel ? ANS Confident,
confident
- True or False? You should always use loaded words and you
statements?-
ANS False - What are someone body language cues to alert you to a possible
danger?-
ANS Hesitation, lack of eye contact, looking through you, interruption
24.What is study of personal space/comfort zones? ANS Proxemics
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NC BLET: Law Enforcement Driver Training 2023
1.SIPDE:
Search Identify
Predict
Decide
Execut
e
2.Search: Position in traffic
Searching and scanning traffic scene (2 seconds following, 3 if rough
conditions)
3.Identify: Signs, signals, and roadway
markings the roadway
motorized vehicles
non-motorized roadway users
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4.Predict: anticipate future activity in the total scene which may be
important to the safe operation of the emergency vehicle
5.Decide: goal is to minimize risks
6.Execute: avoiding collisions
7.Controlled Braking: Early and
smooth Pumping
Trail Braking
8.Sudden Stops: Threshold Braking
9.Lock-up Brakes: all wheel lock-up causes reduced braking and results
in loss of control
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NC BLET State Exam – SHERIFF SPECIFIC UNIT SG 2023
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
- What should a sheriff’s deputy check in the parking lot from time to
time?-
ANS The judge’s parking spot - What is one of the most effective tools in maintaining order in the court?ANS –
The CONTEMPT POWER of the presiding judge
3.What form is used to track an inmate through the system? ANS AOC-CR200
4.The AOC-CR-200 has three copies, who do they go to? ANS 1. Clerk of
court
2.Defendant
3.Arresting officer to take to detention facility
5.What is the AOC-CR-200 also known as? ANS Blue sheet
6.What does custody mean? ANS The actual transfer of the prisoner from
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a transport- ing or arresting officer to the jurisdiction of the detention
facility.
7.What does confinement mean? ANS When a prisoner is placed in a
cell or other portion of the detention facility.
8.What are the only 2 situations in which a male officer can enter a
female section of the jail? ANS 1. Fights - Medical emergencies
9.Inmates under 18 shall be housed from the adult inmates of the
same sex. ANS separately
10.Male and female inmates shall be housed . ANS
Separately - Suicide attempts areoften made within the first hrs of incarceration.- ANS 24 hrs
12.A bond is when the defendant may post real property in lieu
of money as a promise to appear in court. ANS Secured
13.What is the name of the division/group in charge of detention officers
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NC BLET State Exam – INVESTIGATION UNIT SG 2023
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1.It is estimated that as many as men, women, andchildren around the world are victims of what is now often described withthe umbrella term, “human trafficking.” ANS 27 million
2.How much is the amount of profit generated each year by human
traffick- ing? ANS BILLIONS
3.What is, commonly referred to “modern slavery”, a global phenomenon
that involves obtaining or maintaining the labor or services of another
through the use of force, fraud, or coercion in violation of an individual’s
human rights? ANS Human Trafficking
- What are the three ways through which human trafficking is carried out?ANS –
Through (1) FRAUD, (2) FORCE, (3) COERCION
5.True or False? Any person over the age of eighteen who performs a
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commer- cial sex act is considered a victim of human trafficking, regardlessof whether force, fraud, or coercion were present. ANS False, UNDER theage of 18 - What act strengthened federal laws that prohibit human trafficking,created immigration relief for victims, and authorized benefits for those whoqualify?-
ANS The Trafficking Victims Protection Act
7.What is the NC Definition of Human Trafficking? ANS In reckless
disregard of the consequences of the action, knowingly recruits,
entices, harbors, transports, provides, or obtains by any means
another person with the intent that the other
person be held in involuntary servitude or sexual servitude OR willfullyor in reckless disregard of the consequences of the action causes aminor to be held in involuntary servitude or sexual servitude
8.An action that is not voluntary; one cannot consent to this ANS Trafficking9.An action that is voluntary; an individual typically contracts to be
transport- ed in this manner ANS Smuggling - An individual need not be beaten or restrained physically to be a
. ANS Victim
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NC BLET State Exam – LEGAL UNIT SG 2023
1.What are the moped requirements?: Under
30mph Insured and registered
NO DL
Required At
least 16
Must wear helmet
- What amount of fortified wine/spiritious liquor can you legally purchase?-
combined 8 liters
3.Alcoholic Beverage: Any beverage containing at least 0.5% ABV
(alcohol by volume)
4.Non-taxpaid Alcoholic Beverage: Any alcoholic beverage upon which
the taxes imposed by the US, State, or any other territorial jurisdiction
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in which the alcoholic beverage was purchased HAVE NOT been paid
5.Malt Beverage: Beer, lager, malt liquor, ale, porter, and any other
brewed or fermented beverage containing between 0.5-15% ABV
(alcohol by volume)
6.Unfortified Wine: Any wine of 16% or less ABV made by fermentation
from pure grapes, fruits, berries, rice, or honey
7.Fortified Wine: Any wine of more than 16% and no more than 24%
ABV made by fermentation from pure grapes, fruits, berries, rice, or
honey
8.Spiritious Liquor: Distilled spirits or ethyl alcohol including spirits of
wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, and all other distilled spirits and
mixtures of cordials liquor and premixed cocktails, in closed containers
for beverage use regardless of their dilution
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9.Mixed Beverage: A drink composed in whole or in part of spiritious
liquor and served in a quantity less than a quantity in a closed package,or a premised cocktail served from a closed package containing only
one serving
10.Sale: Any transfer, trade, exchange, or barter in any manner or by
any means for consideration (something of value received by person
who sells)
11.What amount of malt beverages can you legally purchase?: Any amount
in kegs, and 80 liters in cans and bottles (80 liters = 9 cases and 9 (12
oz.) cans)
12.What amount of unfortified wine can you legally purchase?: 50 liters
13.With a Purchase Transportation Permit, what amounts can you
legally transport?: Malt Beverages: Amount you can purchase
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Unfortified Wine: 100 liters
Fortified Wine/Spiritious Liquor: 40 liters combined
14.In a Taxi: 1. Unlawful to transport fortified wine or spirituous liquor in
other than the original closed container (seal cannot be broken)
- Not more than 8 liters of fortified wine and spirituous liquor by each
passenger
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NC BLET State Exam 2023 Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1.How many days is a civil summons valid
for? (Civil Process) ANS 60 days
2.How can you serve a subpoena to testify?
(Civil Process) ANS In person, Phone,
Certified mail
3.When serving a summons to a city, who can accept the
service? (Civil Process) ANS City manager, Mayor, City clerk
- What does POPAT stand for?
(Physical Fitness) ANS Police Officer Physical Agility Test - What does R.I.C.E stand for?
(Physical Fitness) ANS Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
6.Can you substitute service on a
subpoena? (Civil Process) ANS No
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7.What percentage of body weight is
water? (Physical Fitness) ANS 60-65%
8.A person in shock will have what kind of
pulse? (First Responder) ANS Rapid & Weak
9.Who applies for a Non-testimonial Identification Order? ANS District
Attorney
10.Who issues a Non-testimonial Identification Order? ANS Judge
11.Bright red blood that is spurting from a wound is what kind of
bleeding? (First Responder) ANS Arterial bleeding
12.What is a word/smell that reminds the brain of a traumatic
event? (Mental Illness) ANS Trigger
13.T/F- A primary issue in sexual assault cases is that the offender is
usually unknown ANS True
14.T/F- In a effort to maintain evidence on a sexual assault victim, they
should be asked to not shower, brush their teeth, or drink anything ANS
True
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15.T/F- A crime victim is required to assist law enforcement and may
be compelled to provide statements ANS False
16.How long does a law enforcement officer have to provide a victim
with medical services?
(Domestic Violence) ANS 72 hours
17.What is sight alignment?
(Firearms) ANS Relationship of the front sight to the rear sight
18.What is sight picture?
(Firearms) ANS Relationship of the aligned sights to the target
19.How is the caliber of a bullet
designated? (Firearms) ANS By the
diameter
20.How many provisions are in 15A-401(d)
(2) (Firearms) ANS 4
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21.What is the difference between cover and
concealment? (Firearms) ANS Concealments hides
Cover stops the bullet
22.T/F- A moped is a motor
vehicle (MV Law) ANS False
23.Is a truck with no motor considered a motor
vehicle? (MV Law) ANS Yes
24.How many points will be put on your license for passing a school
bus? (MV Law) ANS 5 points
25.What is the minimum age for obtaining a limited
permit? (MV Law) ANS 15 years old
26.What type of bleeding is steady and dark
red? (First Responder) ANS Venous
27.What type of force pushes you out of a curve when
driving? (Driving) ANS Centrifugal force
28.Four parts of ammo
(Firearms) ANS Casing, Projectile, Primer, Powder
29.When it comes to Communications what does ABC stand for? ANS
Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity
30.What does SIPDE stand for? ANS Search, Identify, Predict, Decide,
Execute
31.When driving, what is the most hazardous
turn? (Driving) ANS Y-Turn
32.When driving, what is the safest
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NC BLET STATE EXAM TRO 2023 Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1.Define Human Trafficking: maintaining the labor or services of another
through the use of force, fraud or coercion
2.Federal definition of human trafficking: The Traffic Victim Protection
Act (TVPA) strengthened federal criminal laws that prohibit human
trafficking, created immigration relief for victims and authorized
benefits for those who qualify
- The difference between human trafficking and human smuggling lies in::-
Individual’s freedom of choice
4.Human smuggling: Occurs when someone is paid to assist another in
the illegal crossing of borders
5.True/False: An individual need not be beaten or restrained physically to
be a victim.: TRUE
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6.Trauma can be expressed by each person, ranging from intense
expres- sions, such as feeling of anger or fear to a lack of emotion:
Differently
7.Some traumatic effects on human trafficking victims are:: – They may not
tell the truth at first because they are unfamiliar with legal system
- They may repeat cover stories that traffickers coached them on
- Coping or survival mechanisms may result in the victim feeling loyalty
or dependent on trafficker
8.Forms of exploitation associated with human trafficking:: Sexual
exploitation Labor exploitation
Servile marriage
9.Strategies for victim identification in human trafficking:: Domestic
violence crimes
Labor disputes
Prostitution and pimping
offenses Shoplifting
Cases of assault
10.Reactive approach: You may uncover trafficking while addressing
other crime or calls for assistance
11.Proactive approach: You can look into situations or businesses in your
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commu- nity where you suspect human trafficking may be taken place
12.Resources for the victims involved:: a) National Human Trafficking
Hotline
b) Legal Aid of North Carolina
c) Social Services and Assistance
13.Resources for Law Enforcement:: a) Trafficking Information and
Referral Hot- line
b)FBI
c)ICE
d)SBI
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14.5 items an officer should be aware of before the first day of court:: 1.
Where to park the vehicle
2.Where the bathrooms and where other officers gather
3.Where to sit while waiting for cases to be called in trial
4.Where to stand while summarizing the evidence in a case
5.Where and how to get copies of the court docket
15.Officer’s most important attribute:: Reputation for honest, impartial
and accu- rate testimony which can go a long way. It can enhances an
officer’s credibility.
16.5 activities an officer should do to prepare for court:: 1. Understanding
the types of courts and proceedings
2.Get a court docket in advance
3.Prepare, organize and become familiar with the contents of your notes4.Keep up with the court dates
5.Observe trials to learn more about testifying
- 5 things an officer should do to ensure that everything is proper:: 1.
Make sure that your telephone or radio is turned off
2.Sit erect and avoid unprofessional mannerisms
3.Be mindful of your hands
4.Use correct English and grammar
5.Know your audience and do not use police jargon
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NC BLET State Exam – PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS UNIT SG
2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
- What is the general statute that covers the use of deadly force ANS –
15A-401(d)(2)
2.Non-verbal communication ques predict – % of resistance
lev- els ANS 50-90%
3.What should the reactionary distance between an officer and a subject
be ANS 5-6 Feet
4.What are the 5 reactionary positions ANS Zone 1: In front of
subject Zone 2: Approx. 45 Degrees off either shoulder
Zone 3: Directly to the side of a shoulder
Zone 4: From near the subjects shoulder, escort
position Zone 5: Directly behind the suspect
5.What are the biggest hazards during an arrest ANS Carelessness,
overconfi- dence, and lack of training.
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6.Where should you approach a subject ANS Either from the rear or
the side if possible
7.What does SPEAR stand for ANS Spontaneous Protection Enabling
Accelerated Response
8.3 types of responses for an attack are ANS Primal flinch, protective
SPEAR, Tactical spear
9.When using a baton, you should strike the suspect where ANS Center
body mass, or center mass of the arm or legs
10.When cleaning a gun what should you use first ANS Dry brush, then
lubricate the slide and frame
11.What are the 4 cardinal rules for handgun safety ANS 1. Treat all guns asloaded
2.Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times
3.be sure of your target and what around and behind it
4.keep your finger outside of the trigger guard.
12.What is a Squib load ANS a cartridge is loaded with a primer but no
powder, or insufficient powder.
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NC BLET State Exam – Constitutional Law 2023
1.What are the 3 sources of law?: Constitutional, Statutory, Common
2.Common Law: Judge-made, Referred to as Case Law, brought over by
England, a lot of common law has been codified in state statutes
3.Statutory Law: Written laws. Declares, commands, or prohibits
something. Spe- cific.
4.Constitutional Law: Basic law of the land. Supreme law of the land.
Protects the individual from the government. Only government officials
can violate someones rights
5.What are the 2 types of law?: Substantive law, Procedural law
6.Substantive Law: Rights and duties of citizens. Created by legislative
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and judicial action.
7.Procedural Law: Whereby substantive law is enforced.
8.Article VI: Supreme law of the land. Supremacy Clause. Contrary to
the state, judges have to abide by the US Constitution.
9.Habeas corpus: “have the body” Filed by the prisoner, to the judge,
to see the legality of the detention.
- What are the 4 procedural safeguards for a person accused of a crime?: Habeas Corpus, Jury, Bills of attainder, ex post facto laws
11.Jury: all criminal cases except impeachment be tried by a jury
12.Bill of attainder: special act of the legislature inflicting punishment on
a person without a conviction through judicial proceedings.
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13.Ex post Facto: Cannot go back and charge someone when a new law
comes out for someone who did the crime before it became illegal.
14.Bill of rights: First 10 amendments
15.14th Amendment: State Due Process.
16.1st Amendment: Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly,
petition. Not absolute depending on Reasonable: Time, Place, Manner.
17.What would be the Criminal and Civil consequences law enforcement
officers may face for violating a citizen’s constitutional rights?: Arrested,
Fired, Sued
18.2nd Amendment: Right to bare arms