Radio Procedures
What Are The A-B-C ' s of Radio Communication?
Accuracy: Information provided over the radio should always be accurate.
Brevity: Transmissions should be short and simple.
Clarity: Voice and intonation should be clear and unemotional, always use plain language.
Miranda v. Arizona - What rights does this case give us? ( Bonus Points If You Explain The Context Of The Case )
Right to remain silent and right to an attorney.
During a traffic stop, what three documents should an officer request from the driver?
Driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
What is the definition of probable cause?
When the facts and circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent man in believing that a crime had been commited and that the accused had commited it. (think knows occurred)
What is the definition of Great bodily harm?
bodily injury that creates a probability of death, or which causes significant serious permanent disfigurement, or which causes a significant permanent loss or impairment of the function of any bodily part or organ
Police Phonetic For The Letter N
N - NORA
What is a Terry stop, and which Supreme Court case established it?
A brief detention by police based on reasonable suspicion that a person is involved in criminal activity, established by Terry v. Ohio.
What is a Code 3 response, and when is an officer authorized to go Code 3?
A Code 3 response is when an officer responds to an in-progress, potentially life-threatening situation with emergency lights and siren activated at all times.
What is the definition of reasonable suspicion?
Reasonable suspicion means facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed.
While on patrol, you see a man walking quickly away from a closed electronics store around midnight. The business is located in an area known for recent burglaries. The man is carrying a backpack and keeps looking over his shoulder. As you drive past, he ducks behind a dumpster. You have not seen a crime occur, but based on the circumstances can you detain the man? If so articulate the reasonable suspicion.
Yes - articulation may vary.
What Does 10-35V Mean?
10-35: There is Warrant information
10-35F: There is Felony Warrant information.
10-35P: Stolen vehicle plate
10-35V: Stolen Vehicle
True or False: In Pennsylvania v. Mimms, officers need probable cause to order a driver out of the car during a lawful traffic stop.
False
Under Washington State law, when can an officer enter a building without a warrant due to exigent circumstances?
An officer can enter a building without a warrant if
- Risk Safety ( Death or Great Bodily Harm )
- Risk of evidence being destroyed
- Hot Pursuit
~ Community Care Taking ( welfare check )
What is the definition of "necessary" regarding an officer’s use of force under Washington State law?
"Necessary" means no reasonably effective alternative to the use of force appeared to exist, and the amount of force used was reasonable to effect the lawful purpose intended.
What is the maximum punishment for a misdemeanor in Washington State?
Up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Run The Following Name & Plate With Dispatch.
Name: Jane R. Smith
DOB: 1/09/1998
Plate: AZM9590
Did You Do It Correctly?
In Washington State v. Ferrier, what rule was established regarding officers?
Before requesting consent to search, officers must inform the resident that they have the right to refuse consent and to limit or revoke consent at any time.
Under Washington State law, what constitutes a domestic violence (DV) relationship?
Name as many relationships you can!
Spouses or former spouses
People who have a child in common (regardless of marriage)
Adults related by blood or marriage
Adults who are currently living together or have lived together in the past ( roommates )
People who have or had a dating relationship ( 18+)
Direct Family
What does Title 46 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) cover?
Motor vehicles and traffic laws
You respond to a domestic violence call at an apartment. John and Emily are outside, both upset. John has a bloody nose and a large contusion on his face; Emily has a scratches on her arm and red mark on her face. John admits he slapped Emily first during an argument, and Emily says she shoved him and then hit him with a frying pan to defend herself. Both blame each other for starting the argument.
Who Is The Primary Aggressor?
Emily
What Does Code-5H Mean?
Code 5H: The officer is being held hostage and is unable/unwilling to ask for “HELP” directly
Mapp v. Ohio - What legal rule came from this case?
Evidence from illegal searches can't be used — Exclusionary Rule
Under Washington State law, name at least three factors a officer may use to detained a person under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA)?
What is RCW 9A.56.220?
Theft of Subscription Television services
What are the three standardized field sobriety tests used by law enforcement?
1. The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test
2. The Walk-and-Turn Test
3. The One-Leg Stand Test