Phonetic Alphabet
Smith
Sierra Mike India Tango Hotel
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Sam Mary Ida Tom Henry
What are Secondary Offenses in reference to traffic violations?
Something you cannot pull over for, but still a violation. EX: Tint, Dead tags before the 4th month.
Can there still be an assault if contact with the other person is never made.
Yes, Battery is the actual contact, Assault is the threat or attempt to do so.
What can you do during a Terry Stop if there is reasonable suspicion that the person has a weapon?
"Pat them down" on the outside of the clothes without manipulating the items in their pockets
What is Case Law?
Laws based on judicial decisions
Suarez
Sierra Uniform Alpha Romeo Echo Zulu
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Sam Union Adam Robert Edward Zebra
What document(s) are required to be presented during a traffic stop in Virginia if asked for?
Identification and Vehicle Registration
When looking at the Classes of Punishments, is a Class 1 the lowest or highest level of punishment?
Highest
Yes, it extends to what is in their immediate reach inside the car.
What is Officer Discretion?
Gives power to LE to make decisions based on their judgement and experience within the limits of the law.
Goldstein
Golf Oscar Lima Delta Sierra Tango Echo India November
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George Ocean Lincoln David Sam Tom Edward Ida Nora
What kind of offense is using your cell phone while driving?
A Primary Offense
For which classes of Misdemeanors can someone be arrested?
Class 1 and 2
Can you search a house or room without a search warrant?
yes, with consent
What determines the level of force used in a situation?
The subject or situation
Quebec Uniform India November Tango Alpha Victor India Oscar Uniform Sierra
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Queen Union Ida Nora Tom Adam Victor Ida Ocean Union Sam
How long do you have to conduct a traffic stop?
The time it takes to address the initial reason for the stop (issuing a ticket) unless reasonable suspicion of something else occurs during the stop EX:DUI investigation.
What word in this code section takes away officer discretion?
"A law-enforcement officer having probable cause to believe that a violation of ยง 18.2-57.2 or 16.1-253.2 has occurred shall arrest and take into custody the person he has probable cause to believe, based on the totality of the circumstances, was the predominant physical aggressor unless there are special circumstances which would dictate a course of action other than an arrest."
"Shall"
Can someone limit their consent to search to a certain area or stop a search after they consented?
yes to both
What are the safety priorities to consider is all situations LE deals with?
1) Hostages
2) Innocents
3) LE
4) Subject/Suspect
Schwarzkopf
Sierra Charlie Hotel Whiskey Alpha Romeo Zulu Kilo Oscar Papa Foxtrot
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Sam Charles Henry William Adam Robert Zebra King Ocean Paul Frank
What information does dispatch need when you initiate a traffic stop?
Who you are, license plate or car description, where you are.
What is the difference in Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter?
Voluntary is usually a "Heat of Passion" and without prior intent.
Involuntary is causing death through reckless or negligent behavior.
What Constitutional Amendment talks about searches and seizures.
The 4th Amendment
What is some differences between a Sheriff's Office and a Police Department?
Jurisdictions - County vs. City
Duties - Sheriff's are responsible for the courthouse, transportation of subjects, and paper services.