Police Procedures
This document authorizes law enforcement to search a specific location for evidence.
What is a search warrant?
The unlawful taking of another person’s property without permission.
What is theft?
This agency, founded in 1908, is responsible for federal investigations in the U.S.
What is the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)?
The radio code “10-4” means this.
What is acknowledged or affirmative?
Items or testimony presented to prove or disprove facts in a case.
What is evidence?
This legal standard requires officers to have facts leading a reasonable person to believe a crime has been or is being committed.
What is probable cause?
This category of crime is typically punishable by more than one year in prison.
What is a felony?
The first organized police force in the U.S. was established in this city in 1838.
What is Boston?
The radio code “10-20” refers to this information.
What is a location?
The “chain of custody” refers to documentation showing this.
What is who handled evidence and when?
Before questioning a suspect in custody, officers must inform them of these rights.
What are the Miranda rights?
This crime involves unlawfully entering a structure with intent to commit a crime inside.
What is burglary?
This federal agency handles alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives regulations.
What is the ATF?
The numeric code 187 is used in California to indicate this crime.
What is homicide?
This term describes evidence obtained illegally and inadmissible in court.
What is the fruit of the poisonous tree?
This written record details an officer’s observations and actions during an incident.
What is a police report?
The unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought.
What is murder?
This agency protects the President and investigates counterfeiting.
What is the Secret Service?
“Code 3” typically means to do this while responding to a call.
What is use lights and sirens?
This person represents the government in criminal prosecutions.
Who is the prosecutor or district attorney?
The act of using force greater than what is reasonably necessary is known as this.
What is excessive force?
An attempt to obstruct or interfere with a police investigation or arrest.
What is resisting or obstructing an officer?
This famous law enforcement agency, founded in 1935, enforces Texas state law and is known for its rangers.
What is the Texas Department of Public Safety?
“Code 4” means this status.
What is situation under control / no further assistance needed?
This amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?