Patrol Operations
Most personnel of any police department are assigned to what group/unit?
Patrol
This is the standard for finding guilt in a criminal trial.
Beyond a reasonable doubt
This is the documentation of handling evidence from the time of discovery through the process and presentation in court.
Chain of custody
He is considered the founder of modern police principles.
Sir Robert Peel
In the case of Terry vs. Ohio, the Supreme Court of the US ruled that officers can do what?
Conduct a weapon pat-down for officer safety.
What are the desirable qualities of a police report? (the 3 C's)
Clear, concise, complete
What constitutional right has NOT been extended to juveniles?
Trial by jury
What is an object, no matter how small, that will link a suspect to a crime scene?
Evidence
This was the first state police agency? (Not the MLB team)
Texas Rangers
According to the Supreme Court what best defines when an arrest is made?
When a person is deprived of his/her liberty by a police officer beyond a reasonable amount of time.
What is the first priority of a police officer arriving at a traffic accident?
Render first aid and emergency help
What is the term for the release of a prisoner before their term is complete?
Parole
When photographing a crime scene, officers should take photos that show the "overall," "medium," and "this" coverage?
Close-up
What commission was responsible for the landmark study regarding police corruption and was based on New York PD officers in the 1970's
Knapp Commission
According to the United States Constitution, what is the legal standard to make an arrest?
Probable cause (PC)
What is the main skill a law enforcement officer should have for effectiveness?
Communication skills
Torts, causes of action, and compensatory damage are terms that pertain to civil cases or criminal cases?
Civil cases
This type of crime scene is considered the original location of a crime or accident?
Primary crime scene
This study showed that increasing, decreasing, or maintaining the same number of patrol officers in a neighborhood had little effect on crime?
Kansas City Study
If an officer tells a suspect that he better confess, or they will take away his children, what Constitutional Amendment is violated?
5th (self incrimination)
One of the most common radio codes is "10-4." What does that radio code mean?
Message received and understood
It is the term that refers to questioning of prospective jurors by the attorneys.
Voir dire examination
This type of evidence is physical evidence that is found in small but measurable amounts, such as strands of hair, fibers, and skin cells.
Trace
The criminal legal system of the United States is based what? (Think of a country we adopted it from)
English Common Law
What is the standard to stop and frisk a suspicious person?
Reasonable suspicion that crime is afoot