Aviation Security Protocols Quiz

The period of time on an aircraft that starts when all external doors are closed after boarding and ends when one external door is opened for passengers to disembark.

The law that allows federal law enforcement officers (FLEOs) to intervene in certain situations to assist individuals even if they are not on official duty.

The aviation law that specifically addresses criminal acts on board aircraft, like air piracy or violence.

A strategy for dealing with threats on an aircraft, divided into four levels based on the severity of the threat.

The primary goal of LEO intervention on a commercial aircraft in cases of air piracy or violence.

A crucial principle for LEO interventions on aircraft, emphasizing swift and decisive actions.

A tactical approach to deploying LEOs covertly on an aircraft, prioritizing security and avoiding detection.

Factors that LEOs must consider before taking action on an aircraft during an act of air piracy or violence.

The initial court appearance after arrest, where the defendant is informed of the charges against them.

A hearing to determine whether the defendant should be released on bail or held in pretrial detention.

When a defendant is arrested in a different district than where the crime occurred, the defendant is transferred to the proper jurisdiction.

The time allowed for law enforcement to complete an arrest and initial appearance, ideally within 6 hours.

A person representing a foreign country and enjoying diplomatic immunity.

Diplomats cannot be arrested, searched, or seized in the US. Law enforcement can only investigate and detain the diplomat if there is a credible threat to safety.

When a crime occurs in a district different from the defendant's arrest location, the defendant may be taken to either the district of arrest or an adjacent district for a more immediate initial appearance.

The process of transferring a defendant from one jurisdiction to another for trial.

A method of gathering information from a neighborhood that can aid in locating witnesses or corroborating eyewitness accounts.

Evidence used to support or confirm a statement, such as photographs that can validate witness accounts.

The act of intentionally taking, misusing, or converting government property with the intent to permanently deprive the government of its use or benefit.

The intent to permanently deprive the government of its use or benefit of the property.

A group of two or more individuals who intentionally agree to commit an illegal act.

Knowledge of the overall plan or purpose of the conspiracy and knowledge that at least one other person is involved.

The conscious and voluntary participation in a conspiracy with the intent to help the plan succeed, even if the actual crime is never carried out.

An agreement between two or more people to either violate a federal law or defraud the United States.

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR) is a treaty that establishes protocols for treating foreign nationals arrested in the U.S. It's an international law, so it applies to all levels of government (federal, state, local).

Under the VCCR, notification to a foreign national's consular representative is optional if the national's country is not on a specific list.

Under the VCCR, notification to a foreign national's consular representative is mandatory (not optional) if the national's country is on a specific list.

A preliminary hearing is a court proceeding held to determine if there is sufficient probable cause to support a felony or Class A misdemeanor arrest.

A defendant may waive their right to a preliminary hearing if they are indicted, charged by information, or the government dismisses the case.

An arraignment is a court proceeding where the defendant is formally advised of the charges against them and is asked to enter a plea.

A juvenile in custody should be Mirandized immediately, in terms they can understand, regardless of whether they are being questioned. Parents/guardians should also be notified and Mirandized.

Juveniles in custody have the right to speak to their parents/guardians upon request. Their names, photos, and other personal information should not be released to the public/media.

An overt act is required in a conspiracy case. This action must be taken in furtherance of the agreement to commit the crime, moving the crime from a mere thought to a tangible action. The agreement must precede the first overt act.

A late joiner to a conspiracy is someone who joins after the first overt act but before the conspiracy's termination. They are not responsible for actions taken before their involvement, but are liable for any subsequent actions. While actions by co-conspirators prior to a late joiner's involvement are not attributable to them, they can be admitted as evidence for context in their trial.

To effectively withdraw from a conspiracy, a person must take an affirmative act that demonstrably contradicts the conspiracy's goals. Additionally, they must communicate their withdrawal to at least one other known conspirator or law enforcement.

18 U.S.C. § 1028, the False ID Crime Control Act of 1982, covers a wide range of offenses related to false identification documents. This includes production, transfer, and possession of fake IDs, documents designed to make false IDs, stolen or unlawfully produced documents, and the use of such documents for criminal activities. Interstate or foreign commerce connection is required for state-issued documents, and attempted actions are also considered violations.

The severity of the penalties under the False ID Crime Control Act depends on the number and type of documents involved, the nature of the unlawful activity, and whether the crime facilitated terrorism or drug trafficking. Attempting to commit an offense is also a violation. Punishment can include fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of property.

The Mail and Wire Fraud statutes (18 U.S.C. §§ 1341/1343) address schemes to defraud or obtain money or property using the U.S. mail or interstate wires. These statutes criminalize attempts to defraud, as well as successful schemes. The key element is the use of mail or wire communication to promote the scheme.

Intentionally presenting a falsehood as truth to deceive someone and cause them to part with something of value.

A type of fraud using the mail system to further a fraudulent scheme. This includes the use of FedEx and UPS.

A type of fraud that uses interstate or foreign wire communications to further a fraudulent scheme.

The geographic location where a crime is prosecuted. In fraud cases, this includes the district where the mail or wire transmission was sent, through which it passed, or where it was received.

A federal crime related to the interstate transport of stolen goods worth $5,000 or more, involving knowledge that the goods were stolen.

A type of fraud involving interstate or foreign travel, where a person is induced to travel for fraudulent purposes.

The requirement that a person must be aware that the property was stolen or taken fraudulently in order to be charged under National Stolen Property Act.

A type of fraud where the mail or wire communication must be reasonably foreseeable as part of the fraud scheme. This means that the perpetrator must have anticipated that communication would be used to further the fraud.