Texas Transportation Code
An Authorized Emergency vehicle means:
a ________ department vehicle or _______ car.
Fire; Police
You can leave your vehicle unattended while you get down at the store to buy chips
False
Name 2 things Officers carry with them on a day to day basis
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Why is it important to keep visual of a suspect's hands?
Weapons/drugs
If an officer pulls you over for speeding and smells alcohol coming from your breath, the officer has probable cause to take you out.
True
What is the Prima Facie speed limit for a school bus NOT traveling on a Texas highway?
50mph
What are the 4 ways someone can have their driver's license invalid?
suspended
revoked
expired
canceled
List 2 Telltale noises
Radio
Keys
Vehicle
Slamming door to unit
What is Silhouetting?
Identifiable target
You can get cited for driving without insurance
true and get your car towed away
An operator may not stand or park a vehicle within _____ ft from a crosswalk.
20 ft
What is the charge if someone gets caught passing a school bus on a split highway?
Nothing
What should officers know about their beat?
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What is a disadvantage of foot patrol?
•Costly due to large number of officers needed
•Low mobility
•Inclement weather impacts efficiency
•More susceptible to attack or ambush
What is a misdemeanor?
less serious crime
What's the charge if a person causes serious bodily injury to someone for racing on a highway?
F/2
List 2 parking violations
Next to a vehicle at the edge or a curb
sidewalk
intersection
crosswalk
bridge or tunnel
railroad
What are the 4 main hazards?
Persons
Places
Property and situations
What are some disadvantages of having a canine?
•Extremely costly for departments ($10,000 training)
•Mandatory training requirements
•Dog bites
•Retirement or death within 10 years
What is a felony?
more serious crimes
List 4 exceptions to Texting Violations
hands-free device
GPS
Report illegal activity
Read a txt when someone is in an emergency
Being dispatched for work
Plays music
What is nighttime and daytime?
30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise
30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset
List all 6 patrol techniques
foot
motorcycle
vehicle
canine
mounted
marine/boat
•1) Preserve peace by presence and proper action
•2) Prevent crime by reducing opportunity
•3) Suppress crime with timely response to crimes in progress
•4) Regulate non-criminal conduct by obtaining and maintaining good officer-citizen relationships
Give me an example of a felony charge
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