Law Enforcement Basics
Which agency is responsible for patrolling U.S. borders on land?
Border Patrol
What is used to test if a red stain might be blood?
Presumptive test
What is the decision made by a grand jury called?
Indictment
What is the FIRST priority at an accident scene?
On-scene safety
In what situation does an officer use a less-lethal weapon?
When an unarmed suspect threatens to assault an officer
Which courtroom role keeps the official record of everything said during trial?
Court Recorder
What should officers do FIRST upon finding a crime scene?
Secure the scene
Who decides whether a defendant chooses a jury trial or bench trial?
The defendant
What is the most important PPE when treating a bleeding victim?
Gloves
Which weapon is considered less-lethal?
Taser
What is the primary goal of patrol officers?
Crime prevention
What type of evidence includes things like fibers, hair, or soil?
Trace evidence
What stage determines if a defendant can be released before trial?
Bail hearing
Which unit responds to suspicious packages?
Bomb Squad
Which weapon is NOT considered to be Less-lethal?
Knife
Which amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Which search pattern is commonly used indoors and divides an area into sections?
Zone search
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
5th Amendment
What must officers announce before taking action at an unlawful assembly?
Order to disperse
What is the legal justification for the use of lethal force?
To defend yourself and others from death or serious injury
What is the term for an officer using deadly force only when facing immediate danger of death or serious injury?
Legal justification for lethal force
What principle states that every contact leaves a trace?
Locard’s Exchange Principle
What rule prevents evidence collected illegally from being used in court?
Exclusionary Rule
An officer must speak with a victim who is extremely emotional and struggling to communicate clearly. What advanced communication strategy should the officer use to keep the conversation focused while still showing empathy?
reflective listening
What should a police officer consider before using chemical weapons during a riot?
Determine wind direction