Use of Force
What type of force can police use when making an arrest?
Whatever level of force is reasonable and necessary to make an arrest.
Which amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?
In terms of the 1st amendment, what is "speech"?
All expressive conduct.
How old do you have to be to vote in the United States?
18 years old.
Eminem & Kim
Chris Brown & Rihanna
Teen Mom: Amber & Gary
Professional Baseball player and his girlfriend
What type of force should an officer use if the suspect quietly goes along with arrest?
Pat-down search for weapons and handcuffing
What does a police officer need to make an arrest?
Probable Cause
School officials may limit or punish student speech if they can clearly demonstrate that it will cause a _____________ of normal school activities.
Substantial disruption
Name a group of people that was not allowed to vote at some point in U.S. history.
[Acceptable answer].
Name a behavior from the Power & Control Wheel in an unhealthy relationship.
Minimization & blame, intimidation, sexual abuse, physical abuse, threats, domination, humiliation or possessiveness.
If the suspect suddenly throws a punch at the officer, what type of force should be used?
A higher level of force may be required. This might require the officer use a physical-restraint hold.
What does an officer need to stop and question a person?
Reasonable suspicion.
What are the 5 freedoms protected by the 1st amendment?
1. Religion
2. Speech
3. Press
4. Assemble
5. Petition the Government
Name a group of people that was not allowed to vote at some point in U.S. history.
[Acceptable answer].
Name a behavior from the Equality Wheel in a healthy relationship.
Open communication, intimacy, physical affection, fairness & negotiation, shared responsibility, trusty & support, respect.
If a police officer makes a mistake about the use of force what can happen to that officer?
1) Demoted or even fired
2) Charged with a crime. If they are tried and convicted, they can be punished by a fine or prison time.
3) Sued by victims of force. If they lose in court, they and the police department can be forced to pay damages, sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars, to the victim.
A police officer sees marijuana plants growing
in someone’s yard. He can seize the
plants without getting a warrant under what exception?
Plain View Exception
A student refuses to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance with the rest of his class. He says it is against his religion. He stays quietly in his seat while the rest of the class recites the pledge.
Is this allowed? Why or why not?
Yes, because he he has the freedom to practice his religion.
Give an argument supporting why the voting age should be lowered to 16 years old.
[Any acceptable answer]
What is the name of the law that protects victims of domestic violence?
Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA)
An officer should use deadly force only
if __________. (Give 2 reasons)
1) The officer believes that deadly force is necessary to prevent death or great bodily injury to the officer or another person.
2) The officer believes that the deadly force does not create a great risk to innocent persons.
If police officers seize evidence in violation
of the 4th Amendment, that evidence is NOT admissible in court under what rule?
The Exclusionary Rule
How did the court rule in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, 393 U.S. 503 (1969)?
In the absence of a specific showing of constitutionally valid reasons to regulate their speech, students are entitled to freedom of expression of their views.
Give an argument supporting why the voting age should NOT be lowered to 16 years old.
[Any acceptable answer]
What are the 3 different types of Orders of Protection?
1) Emergency Order
2) Interim Order
3) Plenary Order