9 Codes
909
In Service
Reasonable Suspicion is required for a police officer to make an arrest or obtain a search warrant. True or False?
False - Probable Cause!
What does the 4th Amendment protect against?
A. Self-incrimination
B. Cruel and unusual punishment
C. Unreasonable searches and seizures
D. Double jeopardy
C. Unreasonable searches and seizures
459 PC
Burglary
When can an officer use deadly force?
A. Whenever they feel disrespected
B. Only if the suspect has committed a felony
C. To prevent death or great bodily harm to the officer or others
D. To stop someone from fleeing a traffic stop
C. To prevent death or great bodily harm to the officer or others
908T
Traffic Stop
Officer Martinez sees a man pacing back and forth in front of a closed store late at night, looking around nervously and occasionally peeking into the windows. Does Officer Martinez have reasonable suspicion to stop and question the man? Why or why not?
Yes. The officer may have reasonable suspicion because the man’s behavior (pacing, looking into windows, and acting nervous at night near a closed business) is specific and articulable and may indicate he is casing the store for a potential burglary.
Which of the following would not be enough to justify a Terry stop (stop and frisk)?
A) A person walking away quickly when they see a police officer
B) A person standing on a street corner in a high-crime area
C) A person acting nervously and hiding something in their waistband
D) A person matching a suspect description from a recent nearby crime
B) A person standing on a street corner in a high-crime area
484 PC
Pertty Theft
True/False
A person can be arrested without a warrant if an officer sees them commit a crime.
True
933A
Audible Alarm
_________ is the legal standard that allows an officer to briefly detain someone for investigation if they suspect the person is involved in criminal activity.
Reasonable Suspicion
Which legal standard is required to obtain a search warrant?
A. Reasonable suspicion
B. Clear and convincing evidence
C. Probable cause
D. Preponderance of the evidence
C. Probable cause
211 PC
Robbery
What is the first priority when securing a crime scene?
A. Interviewing witnesses
B. Collecting evidence
C. Officer safety and medical aid
D. Taking photos
C. Officer safety and medical aid
975
Civil Standby
Which of the following best describes probable cause?
A) A vague suspicion based on intuition
B) Specific facts that lead an officer to believe a crime has, is, or will be committed
C) A court order to detain someone
D) A hunch based on past experience
B) Specific facts that lead an officer to believe a crime has, is, or will be committed
Which of the following is an exception to the search warrant requirement?
A. Consent
B. Traffic violation
C. Miranda waiver
D. Civil complaint
A. Consent
187 PC
Murder
What should be done before any evidence is moved or collected?
A. Draw a sketch
B. Take photographs
C. Question suspects
D. File a report
B. Take photographs
945B
Ascertain the Injury
Can an officer make a probable cause arrest for a misdemeanor crime that was not committed in their presence?
No, they can make a Private Person's Arrest if a victim requests the arrest. (Some exceptions exist)
Which of these is NOT a valid exception to the search warrant requirement?
A. Exigent circumstances
B. Probable cause alone
C. Consent search
D. Search incident to arrest
B. Probable cause alone
215 PC
Carjacking
True/False
Officers may detain someone indefinitely if they are unsure of their involvement in a crime.
False