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How many days is a civil summons valid for?
(Civil Process)
How can you serve a subpoena to testify?
(Civil Process)
In person, Phone, Certified mail
When serving a summons to a city, who can accept the service?
(Civil Process)
City manager, Mayor, City clerk
What does POPAT stand for?
(Physical Fitness)
Police Officer Physical Agility Test
What does R.I.C.E stand for?
(Physical Fitness)
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Can you substitute service on a subpoena?
(Civil Process)
What percentage of body weight is water?
(Physical Fitness)
A person in shock will have what kind of pulse?
(First Responder)
Who applies for a Non-testimonial Identification Order?
Who issues a Non-testimonial Identification Order?
Bright red blood that is spurting from a wound is what kind of bleeding?
(First Responder)
What is a word/smell that reminds the brain of a traumatic event?
(Mental Illness)
T/F- A primary issue in sexual assault cases is that the offender is usually unknown
T/F- A crime victim is required to assist law enforcement and may be compelled to provide statements
What is sight alignment?
(Firearms)
Relationship of the front sight to the rear sight
What is sight picture?
(Firearms)
Relationship of the aligned sights to the target
How is the caliber of a bullet designated?
(Firearms)
How many provisions are in 15A-401(d)(2)
(Firearms)
What is the difference between cover and concealment?
(Firearms)
Concealments hides
Cover stops the bullet
T/F- A moped is a motor vehicle
(MV Law)
Is a truck with no motor considered a motor vehicle?
(MV Law)
How many points will be put on your license for passing a school bus?
(MV Law)
What is the minimum age for obtaining a limited permit?
(MV Law)
What type of bleeding is steady and dark red?
(First Responder)
What type of force pushes you out of a curve when driving?
(Driving)
Casing, Projectile, Primer, Powder
When it comes to Communications what does ABC stand for?
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
When driving, what is the most hazardous turn?
(Driving)
When driving, what is the safest turn?
(Driving)
What does AVPU stand for?
(First Responder)
Alert
Verbal
Pain Stimuli
Unresponsive
What are the two types of consent?
(First Responder)
How many photos should be placed in a photo lineup?
What type of questions promote conversation?
Scan
Analysis
Response
Assessment
Color
Year
Make
Body style
All other info
License
What is another name for the AOC-CR-200
(Detention Duties/Transport?)
Thermal
Radiological
Asphyxiation
Chemical
Etiological
Mechanical
What are the 4 valid forms of ID to purchase alcohol?
(ABC Law)
Military ID
Passport
Drivers License
State ID card
Who has the legal duty to report child abuse?
(Juvenile Law)
This type of law is the basic law of the land
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
This type of law declares, commands, or prohibits
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
What type of law is judge made law?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
What are the two types of law?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
What types of speech are not protected by the First Amendment?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
Obscenity, Fighting words, Threats, Incendiary speech
Criminal: Criminal chargers & Prosecution
Civil: Lawsuits & Fines
What is Psychosis?
(Mental Illness)
Loss of contact with reality due to mental illness
Loss of hope due to mental illness
(Mental Illness)
Loss of control due to mental illness
(Mental Illness)
What term should be used instead of “Mental Retardation”
(Mental Illness)
This is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head
(Mental Illness)
Engage
Listen
Empathize
Agree
Partner
Who can take out an involuntary commitment?
(Mental Illness)
What are the four types of commitments?
(Mental Illness)
Voluntary, Involuntary, Emergency, Outpatient
How many hours is an involuntary commitment order valid for?
(Mental Illness)
Who can issue a IVC order?
(Mental Illness)
Detect
Estimate
Choose
Identify
Do
Evaluate
Biological
Nuclear
Incendiary
Chemical
Explosive
What are the four common types of biological agents?
(HAZMAT)
Bacteria, Viruses, Ricketts, Toxins
Is a dead or injured law enforcement officer any value to anyone?
(HAZMAT)
What is a merely rapid form of combustion?
(Hazmat)
What determines the difference between combustion, explosion and detonation?
T/F- Every officer should be aware of methods of conducting an effective search operation
(HAZMAT)
If you are assisting in a search and no item was found, should you declare the area safe?
(HAZMAT)
No. You only state nothing was found.
T/F- You should attempt to respond in a manner that exceeds your capability and training
(HAZMAT)
T/F- You should make sure paperwork is signed by proper authorities
(In-Custody Transport)
What is contraband?
(In-Custody Transport)
What are the rules for conducting body searches?
(In-Custody Transport)
Work from top to bottom
Be thorough
Be systematic
Take your time and concentrate
Be objective
If equipment is covered in blood, how should you clean it?
(In-Custody Transport)
What is the purpose of the exclusionary rule for the 4th Amendment?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
What does double jeopardy do?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
Protects an individual against the pressures of repeated trials and convictions for the same offense
What is probable cause?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
The belief that a crime has or is being committed; and
The suspect has probably committed the crime
What is the purpose of an investigative stop?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
To determine whether there is probable cause
What do you need in order to initiate an investigative stop?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
How long should an investigative stop be limited to?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
When should an arrest warrant be returned, if not served?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
180 days (Warrant is still valid)
Probably cause to believe the defendant is inside
What are the 3 basic requirements for a plain view seizure?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
Does the plain view doctrine also apply to smell and touch?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
How long is a search warrant valid for?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure)
Identify themselves and purpose to the person to be searched
What is Non-testimonial evidence?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
Fingerprints, Hair samples, photographs, saliva samples
When are Miranda warnings required?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure)
Miranda warnings are required when two elements are present- custody AND interrogation
North Carolina requires that there is a ______ for a person to be held in jail
How many times an hour should you observe inmates when making rounds?
What are the rules of cell and courtroom searching?
Be thorough, systematic, curious, and look before you touch
What is the most effective tool the court can use to maintain order?
The prejudgement remedy that allows NC General Statute the use of force in its service is?
Who’s duty is it to issue a civil summons?
How many days must a civil summons must be served in?
T/F- A consent search of a persons home is NOT valid unless the consent is in writing
Are you able to chase a fleeing suspect into Georgia for a felony?
Who can issue a state wide search warrant?
Which two amendments contain due process clauses?
Which amendment has to do with a speedy trial by jury?
T/F- A “show-up” is a one-on-one confrontation between a suspect and a victim or witness
Should you stop an autistic person from doing their hand motions?
________ is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger
How many officers should you have for a building search?
When should you remove an individuals weapon from them?
Should you treat every alarm call as the real thing?
Answering high risk calls should bring you into what zone of survival color spectrum?
Are push ups an aerobic exercise?
Uniform Citation/ Infraction or Misdemeanor
What are the 5 major phases of enforcement action?
Detection, Apprehension, Prosecution, Adjudication, Penalization
What are the 4 types of traffic apprehension?
Physical arrest
Citation
Written warning
Verbal warning
Can an individual be arrested for an infraction?
What are the 7 methods for observing traffic?
A traffic patrol directed towards a certain traffic offense
High number of officers in a limited area
In order to pace a vehicle what does an officer need to make sure of?
That their speedometer is accurate q
When completing a traffic stop, what should you relay to communications?
Location of stop
License number
Description of vehicle
Number of occupants
What are the two ways to approach a vehicle?
Driver side and passenger side
Is it against the law for someone to not sign a citation?
If a violator exits a suspect vehicle and runs, should you run after them?
When searching a vehicle, how many search zones are there?
T/F- Areas outside of a persons curtilage are not protected by the 4th amendment
Who can issue a search warrant?
What is an anticipatory search warrant?
A warrant that is issued before all of the facts or events taking place are given
What are the components of the EMS system?
Reporting, Dispatch, First Response, EMS Response, Hospital Care
Is someone liable if acting under the Good Samaritan law?
No.. that is called Abandonment
What are some ways to prevent blood borne pathogens?
Vaccinations, training programs, biohazard labels, eye wash stations, PPE
How does direct contact transmission occur?
(First Responder)
How does indirect contact occur?
(First Responder)
When making physical contact with contaminated items.. like grabbing a doorknob
How does droplet transmission occur?
(First Responder)
Through coughing, sneezing, talking… takes places within 6 feet
One-rescuer assist
Two-rescuer assist
Firefighters carry
What is the fastest method for moving a wounded officer?
What is the difference between a sign and symptom
A sight is something a first responder can see
A symptom is something the person themselves feel
What is the normal pulse rate for an adult?
D.C.A.P.B.T.L.S
(First Responder)
Deformity
Contusions
Amputations/avulsions
Punctures/penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
What are the two most common types of methods to control bleeding?
What is the treatment for shock?
If a person is impaled by a foreign object should you try and remove it?
What do diabetics usually get mistaken for?
T/F- If a person is under a doctors care, you can help them take their medicine
T/F- Chapter 20 laws states that a highway and street are the same
What is the definition of an operator?
(MV Law)
The person in actually physical control of a vehicle in motion or has the engine running
What does PVA stand for?
(MV Law)
T/F- Any violation of a limited driving privilege is considered driving while license revoked
A provisional licensee is anyone under the age ___
When are driver license points added?
What is SARA used for?
(Crime Prevention)
Physical security constitutes for _____ percent of burglary prevention
(Crime Prevention)
What are the 3 D’s of crime prevention?
Designation, Design, Definition
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
What are the 3 primary roles of School Resource Officers?
(Crime Prevention)
Promoting safety, Problem solving, Acting as a liaison
Controlled movement of a person or persons in custody from one to another is the definition of?
Arresting officer, person in custody, magistrate
What are the 5 different ways an inmate cane released?
Cash bond
Property Bond
Written Promise
Custody release
Unsecured Bond
If possible, how many officers should be assigned to an inmates movement?
T/F- When transporting an individual you should obtain a recent photo of them
Should you put complete faith in restraint systems when transporting an individual?
When you are transporting one inmate in a non-screen vehicle, where should the inmate sit?
When conducting a strip search should you touch the inmate?
Who completes the Affidavit and Petition for Involuntary Commitment form?
Magistrate or Clerk of Superior Court
Affidavit and Petition for Involuntary Commitment
What are some of the roles of the school director?
Can a school enroll you after the first initial day of course delivery?
T/F- Excused absences must not exceed 5% of the total amount of class hours
How many tests are you able to fail and still be able to take a re-test?
What is the third most common cause of line of duty deaths in officers?
What are the 3 primary physical disablers that officers suffer from?
Heart disorder, Lower back disorders, Stomach ulcers
What is the good type of cholesterol?
What is the bad type of cholesterol?
What is the most common type of fat in your body?
T/F- Blood pressure that stays between 120-139/80-89 is considered prehypertension
How long should an average adult exercise a day?
How many deaths occur a year due to sedentary lifestyle?
What are secondary risk factors?
Family history
Obesity
Diabetes
Stress
Age/Gender
What is the second most common law enforcement disabler?
Is stretching a form of warming up?
What are the 3 major nutrients?
Fats provide ___ calories of energy
Proteins provide ____ calories of energy
What are the 6 states of mind?
Knowingly
Willfully
Wantonly
Maliciously
Criminal negligence
Strict liability
What is the difference between misdemeanor and felony larceny?
Misdemeanor larceny is $1,000 or less
Felony larceny is more than $1,000
What is the difference between first and second degree trespass?
(1) engages in a fight with at least one person
(2) in a public place
(3) to the terror of the public
T/F- You should make half your plate fruits and vegetables
T/F- Fats have more than twice as many calories per gram as carbs or protein
What is this- the capacity to take in, transport, and utilize oxygen
What is the primary fuel source for aerobic exercise?
What is the fuel source for anaerobic exercise?
Crime fighter (crime control model)
Public servant (due process model)
(a) kills
(b) another living human being
(c) with malice
(a) commits an assault
(b) on another and
(c) inflicts serious injury
Assault inflicting serious injury
(a) commits an assault
(b) on another
(c) with a deadly weapon
Attitude, Communications, Technique, Teamwork
What are the 3 basic elements of a crime?
Desire, Knowledge, Opportunity
What shall law enforcement provide a victim?
Medical services
Address/Phone of DA’s office
Name/Phone of investigating LEO
What are secondary injuries?
(Responding to Victims and the Public)
Injuries that occur when there is a lack of proper support
What are some physical reactions a victim may experience due to a sexual assault?
What are some reasons a victim may not report a sexual assault?
What are some clues that can alert you to the fact that a person is deaf or has hearing loss?
How should you let a Deaf-Blind person know you’re there?
Simple touch on the shoulder or arm
What should you mark on a deaf-blind persons hand, arm, or back to inform them they are in danger?
T/F- Damage caused by a service animal is the liability of the owner or trainer
What are two programs administered by the Office of Victim Services that are provided for victims?
Crime Victim Compensation Program
Rape Victim Assistance Program
How much can be awarded to a victim through the North Carolina Victims Compensation Program?
Who is eligible for the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation?
What are 3 types of terrorist groups?
Left-wing
Right-wing
Special interest/single interest
6 specific terroristic threats to North Carolina?
(Anti-Terrorism)
T/F- National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) replaced the Homeland Security Advisory System
NTAS Alerts contain a ‘_______ ________’ indicating a specific date when the alert expires
What is the purpose of the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)?
(Anti-Terrorism)
Alerts the public of potential threats to the community
What are the two types of alerts NTAS sends out?
(Anti-Terrorism)
Imminent threat and Elevated threat
This type of threat warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States
(Anti-Terrorism)
What are the 3 types of aliens?
(Anti-Terrorism)
Lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens (LAPRS)
Non-immigrant aliens
Illegal entrant aliens
Lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens (LAPRS)
These people are admitted on a temporary term basis
They will have a passport with a visa
What is one of the most forged documents, used to obtain employment illegally?
A law enforcement officer or agency must fingerprint a juvenile when:
(Fingerprinting)
(a) the law enforcement officer has prepared a complaint filing as a petition; and
(b) the complainant charges one or more non-divertible offenses, as outlined in G.S. 7B-1701; and
(c) the juvenile was at least ten years old at the time the offense was committed; and
(d) the juvenile is in physical custody of law enforcement
What are the 4 ways you can submit fingerprint cards?
First class mail
Courier
In person
Electronic submission
Should you use a suspect photo with a height scale behind the suspect in a photo line up?
What are the 3 basic fingerprint patterns?
If the victim of human trafficking is an adult, the crime is a Class ___ felony
If the victim of human trafficking is a minor, the crime is a Class _____ felony
This occurs when someone is paid to assist another in the illegal crossing of borders
What is the key difference between trafficking and smuggling?
The individuals freedom of choice
Does an individual need to be beaten or restrained physically to be a victim of human trafficking?
What are some ways a victim can be sexually exploited?
(Human Trafficking)
Brothels
Massage parlors
Street prostitution
What is the purpose of due process?
Protects the rights of citizens against infringement by the states
What did Terry v Ohio establish?
What is the dynamic of domestic violence?
Domestic violence is characterized by a pattern of increasing _______ and _______
What are some situational factors that prevent a domestic violence victim from leaving?
What are some emotional factors that prevent a domestic violence victim from leaving?
Where should you park when arriving to a domestic violence call?
Several houses away on the same side of the street
Is it preferred to park under a street light when arriving to a domestic violence call?
What are the two primary roles for a cover officer during a domestic violence call?
Observe suspects and protect the contact officer
What are some examples of relief given by judges for domestic violence victims?
a Warrant to Take Physical Custody issued by a court from this state
If someone knowingly violates a valid protective order, they are guilty of a Class _____ misdemeanor
Is a personal relationship required to obtain a 50C?
T/F- Leaving the batterer can be the most dangerous time
(Domestic Violence Response)
What should you do if there are loud background noises when speaking on the radio?
What agency holds the functions for DCIN?
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
What alphabet is used when speaking over the radio?
What are the 3 essential parts of an emergency call?
Location, Call Type, Call back number
What is clipping when you’re speaking on the radio?
Talking before or after your radio is keyed up
Why should you check the seats in your car everyday before starting duty?
To make sure there is no contraband hidden in the seats
An average of how many working days is lost per injury-producing collisions?
What are the 3 components that make up the driving system?
What percent of all vehicular collisions come from environmental factors?
What percent of all vehicular collisions come from the driver?
At what position should you grab the steering wheel?
What 3 factors influence stopping distance?
Perception, Decision, Performance
What are two primary methods that can be used for collision avoidance?
Quick, sudden braking
Evasive steering
T/F- You should drive faster than you can see past your headlights
During a vehicle pursuit, what is the primary pursuit vehicle responsible for?
During a vehicle pursuit, what is the secondary pursuit vehicle responsible for?
What was the maximum distance a siren was audible under ideal traffic conditions?
440 feet
The average of all test subject scores was 125 feet
Are mistakes for age and consent of a minor defenses for human trafficking?
Does human trafficking occur domestically or internationally?
Recognizing
Identification
Protection
Prosecution
Liberation
Empowerment
What are the 3 types of crowds?
Little or no organization
no unity of purpose
members come and go and have no common bond
What is a psychological crowd?
A group of people who have a common interest and respond emotionally to the same stimuli
What are the categories of psychological crowds?
Sightseer/Sightseeing and Expressive/Agitated
Grouped together by their common bond
This crowd is emotionally involved and can quickly become agitated if approached improperly
Those who lose their sense of reason under the pressure of excitement and agitation
Escape
Aggressive
Acquisitive
Expressive
Flash
Highly emotional charged crowd driven by fright
A mob that desires to acquire something
What are 5 types of disturbances?
1. Mass demonstration
2. Civil disobedience
3. Labor disputes
4. Idealistic protest
5. Riot
Organized/planned riot
Guerrilla riot
Spontaneous riot
_______ is key during a violent/hostile crowd
Is the permit system a local ordinance provision or state law?
Regardless of the type of demonstration, the amount of force used must be:
What are the 4 crowd control options?
Monitor
Containment
Blocking
Dispersion
How many inches is a riot baton?
During a larger riot how many people should be in a squad?
No less than 8 or more than 12 officers
The court has jurisdiction over a juvenile until what 3 things occur?
Until terminated by the court, or
juvenile reaches 18, or
until emancipation
Who is responsible for the abuse of a juvenile?
Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Caretaker
Any parent of a child less than 16 years of age, or any other person providing care to or supervision of such child, who inflicts physical injury, or who allows physical injury to be inflicted, or who creates or allows to be created a substantial risk of physical injury, upon or to such child by other than accidental means
Indecent liberties with a student
How long can a juvenile be held in temporary custody for?
12 hours
or 24 hours if falling on Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday
When will the court order a nonsecure custody order for a juvenile?
What ages do children have to attend school?
What additional right does a juvenile have when being interrogated?
The right to have a parent, guardian, or custodian present
T/F- A petition authorizes taking physical custody of a juvenile
False… IT DOES NOT AUTHORIZE IT
Every caller should be viewed as a _________
Where, What, When, Who, Weapons
What is rule number one during a crisis call?
How far away should you hold the microphone from your mouth when talking on the radio?
At what angle should you hold the microphone when speaking on the radio?
What are the 3 parts of a broadcast message?
(LE Communication and Info Systems)
When giving a vehicle description, how should you describe the vehicles colors?
What type of files are maintained by NCIC?
Adult/Juvenile offenders
Missing persons
Foreign fugitives
Unidentified persons
T/F- All gun entries put into NCIC must contain serial numbers
It’s not a question.. just remember it
What does the SCI Computerized Criminal History files provide for users?
Information on arrested individuals and have been fingerprinted
No (this is in regards to a warrant seen on the AOC files)
2 primary objectives of CJLEADS
Who can accept service for a county?
Summary Ejectment’s are required to be set for trial in Magistrates court within how many days?
Who provides many of the forms and documents utilized by parties and the courts for civil process?
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
What is the purpose of Claim and Delivery?
What are the 3 types of executions?
Property, Persons, Specific property
What is reasonable suspicion based on?
Specific and articulable facts
In regards to a fire extinguisher, what does PASS stand for?
When directing traffic, what does 2 short whistle blasts mean?
What are the 5 steps of awareness when it comes to hazmat?
Detection, Recognition, Identification, Notification, Call for resources
What is repeating the same question, using the same words, and same tone of voice?
Division of Criminal Information Network
The National Crime Information Center
What are the 3 purposes of field notes?
Report writing
Reference
Evidence
What are 2 types of notebooks?
Bound notebook
Loose-leaf notebook
This is a literal reproduction of actual words spoken by an individual
What should you label a photograph with?
Photographers name
Case number
Type of case
Reports must be _______, ________, ________, and __________
Factual, Clear, Concise, Complete and Objective
When entering jewelry into a evidence log, how should you describe it?
How should you describe a car that has 3 different colors?
In descending order
‘white over green over black”
What are the 3 main principles of field interviews?
Identification, Prevention, and Repression
What are the 3 types of interviews?
Field interview, interrogation, and canvass interview
This type of interview is more formal and the technical aspects of the questioning will vary
This type of interview allows you to interview persons in the area surrounding a crime scene
Can law enforcement get involved with a repossession?
(Civil Process)
Stance, Posture, Eye contact, Attending behavior, Relax
1st Degree (Superficial)
2nd Degree (Partial thickness)
3rd Degree (Full thickness)
Automated External Defibrillator
What is your systolic blood pressure?
Pressure created in arteries by blood being forced out into circulation
Respiratory rate for an adult? (Not the pulse rate)
5 methods of transmission of blood borne pathogens
Pulse rate for a child up to 5 years old
If someone is triage level yellow, what are there signs?
Alert, Pulse, and breathing more than 30 breaths per minute
When can a person with a limited learners permit operate a vehicle?
5:00 am to 9:00 pm for the first 6 months
What type of plate is not exempt from NC registration requirements?
How many samples should be taken on a chemical analysis breath test?
What 3 psychological factors are perceptions influenced by?
Interest, emotions, prejudices
A person over the age of ____ has a greater degree of difficulty in passing the field sobriety test
National Incident Management System
defacing a public building, statute, or monument
Pursuant to NC Law, a person may lawfully possess _____ liters of liquor and _____ liters of beer
the discipline of determining good and evil and defining moral duties
the principles of right and wrong
Crime Fighter (Crime Control Model)
repression of criminal conduct is the most important function; failure of LE means the breakdown of order; criminal process is the positive guarantor of social freedom; efficiency is a top priority; emphasis is on speed and finality; a conveyor belt is the model for the system; there is a presumption of guilt
Public Servant (Due Process Model)
Common drivers of unethical behavior
Noble Cause Corruption
“The Blue Curtain”/Code of Silence
Slippery Slope/”Mama Rosa’s test”
6 major groups of unethical behavior in LE
1. Constitutional law
2. Statutory law
3. Common law
Criminal and civil consequences of violating someone’s constitutional rights
criminal prosecution, civil liability, departmental sanctions, evidence excluded
Territorial jurisdiction of State officers
Territorial jurisdiction of County officers
Territorial jurisdiction of municipal/city police
Territorial jurisdiction of campus police
Territorial jurisdiction of company police
property owned by the company plus any location that they are contracted to work in
What makes LE different than any other public business?
Can you accept gifts and favors?
Who are you in control of for professional purposes?
Yourself, my own standard of professionalism
Do your personal feelings get involved with decisions?
NO, do the right thing, the right way
Which source of law deals with governmental habits and customs?
Does a defendant need to be named or sufficiently described?
Who is a criminal summons addressing?
The defendant – advising them to come to court
What are the qualifications for a warrantless arrest?
Felony; misdemeanors observed in the officer’s presence; domestic violence assault
An agreement between court and defendant that the defendant will come to court
What does a magistrate’s order do?
Documents a warrantless arrest
The ground and anything affixed to it
Anything that is mobile and not affixed to the ground
Affirmative denial of ownership; person has given up all possessory rights
Two general rules for misdemeanors outside an officer’s presence
What is the Exclusionary Rule?
If you obtain evidence improperly, the evidence will be thrown out in court
What is the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine?
What are the consequences of violating a person’s constitutional rights?
Criminal, civil, lose evidence in court, departmental sanctions
How long is the warrant valid?
Seizure of a person for the purpose of initiating a criminal process
True or false: Force is unreasonable if it is based on probable cause.
What will the court consider in Miranda Rights cases?
Can a home owner give consent to search an overnight, one time guest?
Who has to apply for a non-testimonial identity warrant?
Miranda warnings fulfill which clause of the 5th amendment?
Which article is the Supremacy Clause?
What are the primary risk factors for heart disease?
i.e. smoking; high cholesterol
What are the secondary risk factors for heart disease?
i.e. family factors; obesity; diabetes
What is carbon monoxide of the mind?
What medical effects do officers experience throughout their careers?
i.e. stomach ulcers; heart disease; back disorders
What are the 3 major nutrients?
Using oxygen, burns fat as energy, has to be rhythmic in nature
Uses carbohydrates as energy, uses no oxygen
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What is the best time to stretch?
What does ‘being physically fit’ mean?
Basketball is what type of exercise?
Range of motion in which the limbs can move
To make sure the blood doesn’t pool and cause issues
What is an example of an open body position that will aid in communications?
When officers are communicating verbally they should…?
Very their pitch and emphasis on different words
What is an appropriate speech pattern?
Loud voice, authoritative, direct <- all of the above
Officers can project strong nonverbal communications by
If you confront an unknown individual, you should be in what zone?
If someone is standing with their arms crossed, what is that a sign of?
What are some examples of hostile, nonverbal communication ques?
Smile with dead eyes, ignore presence, clenching jaws
What is a hostile nonverbal cue that may show potential situational escalation?
How do you handle an escalating situation?
Stance, Posture, Eye contact, Attending behavior, Relax
Should you resist distractions?
Should you listen more than you speak?
If you want to enhance your active listening skills, you should?
Bladed stance, weapon side turned away from the person in contact with
Will being preoccupied hinder your ability to listen?
What are some key principles that help an officer deal with cultural background?
What is one of the most important points to remember?
When dealing with individuals from different cultures, the officer should
Be aware they have a fear or distrust towards you
In dealing effectively with people from different cultures, the officer should know the following
Respect the father of the Latino household in order to attempt to get closer to subjects in the home
If possible, interview the person in private
What is the least used tool that officers never use?
Does it mean the individual is making direct eye contact if they are looking through you?
Lazy and stupid are demeaning words, should you use them?
_____ accounts for 90% of communication between people
True or false: Modern communication equipment is the backbone of today’s LE
Provide good customer service, increased customer service equals?
You have to be flexible in communication skills
What does it mean to use persistent repetition to break through someone’s hysterical threshold
Using the same words repeatedly
True or false: You should be sure to familiarize yourself with all of your equipment.
True or false: At the beginning of shift, check all equipment to make sure that they properly work.
True or false: Make sure if you are in proximity of other radios, that you turn the radio down
When should you report equipment malfunctions
How should you talk into the microphone?
How far away should you hold the microphone?
What should you do if you are around a lot of background noise?
Hold the microphone next to your larynx and speak normally
What angle should you hold the microphone?
Hold at 30-45 degree angle and talk across it
What are the ABCs of communication
Accuracy, Brevity, and Clarity
What is the phonetic alphabet?
True or false: 10 codes are the most efficient method of communicating.
What should you do in multi-jurisdictional situation?
Physical description (head to toe), inside to out, weapons last
Color, Year, Make/model, Body style, All other information, License plate
True or false: Guns must have serial numbers when putting them into NCIC
True or false: Hold all evidence that is recovered until the disposition of the case
True or false: A confirmed hit on NCIC is PC to arrest
Is NCIC a good reflection of someone’s criminal past?
No – the only way to put criminal history in NCIC is through a finger print card
What is a true criminal history in NC
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data
What is a process that you do not have authority to use force to serve?
How many days do you have to serve a writ of possession for real property/ejectment?
How many days do you have to serve an ejectment?
within 5 days attempt to telephone
How long does a domestic violence protection order ex parte last?
The seizure of property under a court order
How many times do you check on an inmate that is under the influence of alcohol and drugs?
Characteristics of arterial bleeding
Someone has a crushed chest and needs CPR
Rapid heartbeat + shallow breathing
30: 2 for 1 person
15:2 for 2 people
Which is NOT true when withdrawing from a mob that is too big?
Withdraw as quickly as possible
Assembled for a purpose, NOT dependent on one another
NLETS is used by what countries
Administrative Office of the Court (AOC)
What do they use the National Instant Check System for
To check if you are allowed to purchase a firearm
How many hours to serve IVC papers
What is NOT a major risk factor to coronary heart disease?
What does the body burn first?
In what states can you pursue and arrest of someone suspected of a felony committed in NC
Nontestimonial identification order is issued by who?
Judge, but you go to a DA for it
What is required for an arrest warrant?
Name/description
Statement of offense
Signature of judicial official
NOT address
True or false: Any misdemeanor can be charged on a citation.
Investigatory stops are limited to ___ minutes
What types of evidence are NOT collected based on a nontestimonial identification order?
Blood
You CAN take pictures, fingerprint, DNA sample
How many days do you have to return an arrest warrant to clerk
Nontestimonial Identification order MAY be sufficient to get ___ from a juvenile?
A person can purchase any amount of beer as long as it’s in a ____
Where can you consume fortified wine?
At your own home, or temporary residence
If you aid and abet in an alcohol offense, it is a misdemeanor or felony?
18B-401A is the general statute for what?
Malt beverage is what alcohol content?
True or false: It is NOT illegal to drink in a for hire vehicle if you are a passenger.
The laws on Sunday about alcohol
What is the definition of terrorism?
Anti-goverment, religious extremist, or racist/hate groups
True or false: It is a felony to file a false lien or encumbrance.
The three nuclear power plants in NC are:
The ____ stage is LE’s best opportunity to prevent an attack.
Most common types of falsified national identifications
US Social security cards
Military ID card
Alien registration card
Most common type of falsified State identifications
Where is the NC sub-office for US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Who is responsible for the consular notification after an alien has been detention
the law enforcement officers who actually make the arrest
What is the most vulnerable target in NC?
What document from the ethics block outlines police duties and responsibilities?
Who can give valid consent to search a private residence?
The person who is in apparent control of the residence
You have how many hours to execute a search warrant?
If an arrest warrant is not served, they must be returned to the clerk within how many days?
Jurisdiction for deputies is where/what?
Anywhere in the state for any criminal offense committed in their county
What is the only situation an officer brings a person straight to jail without seeing a magistrate?
Where, what, when, who, weapons
When a juvenile is taken into temporary custody, you can only detain him for…?
An abuse call has to be investigated within how many hours?
The arresting agency will forward the final disposition report to which of the following?
A report of the disposition of the charges must be made to the SBI within how many days?
What are the three basic of survival shooting?
80 liters of beer creates what
the presumption that you will sell beer
You can have up to how many liters of spirit liquor before you need a permit to transport
You can purchase and transport up to how many liters of unfortified wine without a permit
How many points will cause a person to lose their driver’s license
When a person is going into shock, their pulse is?
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion exhibit some of the same signs, including
What should be applied to a burn
lawsuit brought by a land lord in order to evict a tenant
Where does the plaintiff file a complaint
What does a court summons name?
Person being sued and what steps must be taken in response to the complaint
What are the types of summons?
Order that a defendant must pay the plaintiff
___ accounts for 90% of communications between people?
What source of law deals with governmental habits and customs?
Who is a criminal summons addressing?
the defendant to come to court
Does a defendant need to be named or sufficiently described