Use Of Force
What is the least amount of force a police officer can use?
Officer presence
Where does the officer park when doing a traffic stop?
Behind the vehicle they pulled over.
What is the 4th amendment?
Protection from search and seizures, unless provided a warrant signed by a judge.
How many jurors are there in a court?
12 for criminal cases
6-8 for civil cases
What is the 1st amendment?
The right to religion, press, assembly, speech, and petition.
Define lethal force.
Force that is strong enough to take someone's life. (Ex. A gun or knife)
Where do the officers hands go during a traffic stop?
Near their belt incase things escalate.
T or F? A police officer CANNOT arrest someone in their home or private business.
False, but only if the officer has a warrant signed by a judge.
What is a bailiff?
The officer of the court room.
What is the 7th amendment?
Right to a jury.
What are objects used during less lethal force?
Taser, baton, pepper spray, and police dogs.
What do you immediately ask for when doing a traffic stop?
Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. (In Texas)
T or F? A police officer can arrest on just reasonable suspicion.
FALSE ( if answered wrong do 10 push-ups.)
What is a judges role?
Interpreting and applying the law to the facts of a case. They maintain courtroom order, rule on evidence admissibility, instruct juries, and may decide cases or impose sentences in both criminal and civil matters.
What is the 8th amendment?
No cruel or unusual punishment.
What type of force is putting someone in a chokehold?
Less lethal.
What are reasons to preform a traffic stop?
Violation of traffic laws, suspicious behavior, matching description, expired plates. etc.
T or F? Police can arrest without a warrant if their is probable cause.
True.
Who if the plaintiff?
The person that initiates a civil lawsuit by filing a complaint against another party.
What is the 20th amendment?
The right to drink alcohol.
List the use of force amounts from highest to lowest.
Lethal force, less lethal, empty hand, verbal, officer presence.
How do you preform a felony traffic stop?
Order the suspect to get out of the car, back up towards you, get on their knees with their fingers interlocked above their heads, and arrest them.
Recite the Miranda rights.
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you?"
What does the prosecutor do?
Reviewing evidence from law enforcement, determining if charges should be filed, negotiating plea bargains, and presenting cases in court to seek justice while upholding the rights of the accused.
Abolished slavery.