CJTC Pre-Academy Reading Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the CJTC Mission Statement focused on?

Increasing law enforcement budgets

Enhancing public safety (correct)

Decreasing crime rates through technology

Promoting community activities

Which of the following are primary patrolling objectives? (Select all that apply)

Steal property

Crime prevention (correct)

Arrest (correct)

Protect and serve (correct)

What are the protect and serve priorities?

Ourselves and other officers, victims, citizens, suspects, property

What drives crime according to the crime prevention definition?

Opportunity, desire, and ability Signup and view all the answers

What does preserving the peace ensure?

Protection of constitutional rights of the masses and individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission of enforcing all laws?

Regulate public conduct and protect people from themselves and others Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission of arresting individuals?

To remove people who endanger the community Signup and view all the answers

The four C's of call response are: Communicate, Coordinate, Command, and _____

Control Signup and view all the answers

What are the seven fatal tendencies in law enforcement?

Uses less force than peers Signup and view all the answers

What are the ten deadly errors made by law enforcement?

Failure to watch offender's hands, apathy towards suspect, lack of rest, tombstone courage, preoccupation, missing danger signs, taking a bad position, relaxing too soon, improper search or use of handcuffs, failure to maintain proficiency. Signup and view all the answers

What does substantive law establish?

The acts and mental state necessary to commit a crime Signup and view all the answers

What does procedural law establish?

The procedures to be employed in governmental affairs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of criminal procedures?

Enhances ability to prosecute criminals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are sources of criminal procedure? (Select all that apply)

Common law Signup and view all the answers

There is absolute immunity protection for law enforcement.

False Signup and view all the answers

What types of sanctions can be enforced on law enforcement? (Select all that apply)

Civil liability Signup and view all the answers

What causes liability in law enforcement?

Police negligence Signup and view all the answers

What are events that can trigger officers to be sued?

Excessive force, bad driving, breaking down the wrong door, arresting the wrong person, arresting the right person without probable cause. Signup and view all the answers

What are events that can trigger law enforcement agencies to be sued?

Negligent hiring, negligent retention, failure to train, improper training, failure to supervise, condoning harassment, failure to treat employees equally. Signup and view all the answers

What are the parts of the Constitution? (Select all that apply)

The bill of rights Signup and view all the answers

What does the executive branch do?

Enforces laws Signup and view all the answers

What does the judicial branch do?

Interprets laws Signup and view all the answers

What does the legislative branch do?

Makes laws Signup and view all the answers

What rights are protected by the First Amendment?

Freedom of speech, press, and religion, right to peacefully assemble, right to petition the government. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Second Amendment address?

The right to bear arms Signup and view all the answers

What is stated in the Third Amendment?

No soldier shall occupy another's house without permission Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fourth Amendment focused on?

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CJTC Mission Statement

Enhances public safety in Washington State.
Establishes high standards and training for criminal justice professionals.
Ensures knowledge and skills to protect life, liberty, and property.

Five Primary Patrolling Objectives

Protect and serve.
Prevent crime actively.
Preserve peace.
Enforce all laws consistently.
Conduct arrests when necessary.

Protect and Serve Priorities

Priority is for oneself and fellow officers.
Ensures safety of victims and citizens.
Addresses suspects and protects property.

Crime Prevention

Crime driven by opportunity, desire, and ability.
Law enforcement impacts opportunity and ability through presence.

Preserve the Peace

Upholds constitutional rights of the public.
Protects lives and property of individuals.

Enforce All Laws

Regulates public conduct.
Aims to protect individuals from themselves and others.

Arrest

Removes individuals who threaten community safety.

Four C's Call Response

Framework for responding to calls: Communicate, Coordinate, Command, Control.

Seven Fatal Tendencies

Imbalanced public relations and service orientation.
Use less force than peers.
Delay in using force compared to peers.
Shortcutting rules and procedures.
Acting without waiting for backup.
Over-reliance on reading people's behaviors.
Dropping guard when circumstances appear safe.

Ten Deadly Errors Made by Law Enforcement

Failing to observe offenders' hands.
General apathy towards suspects.
Lack of adequate rest.
Displaying tombstone courage.
Preoccupation with other matters.
Missing danger signs during encounters.
Taking unfavorable positions during confrontations.
Relaxing too soon in non-threatening situations.
Improper searches or handcuff use.
Inadequate weapon, vehicle, or equipment proficiency.

Substantive Law

Comprises legislated acts defining crime elements.
Establishes necessary act and mental state to commit a crime.

Procedural Law

Regulates procedures in governmental affairs.
Governed by legislated acts.

Significance of Criminal Procedures

Protects citizens' rights.
Aids in successful prosecutions.
Reduces criminal and civil liability for officers.
Minimizes internal disciplinary issues.
Fosters public cooperation during critical situations.

Sources of Criminal Procedure

Constitutional documents.
Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
Washington State court rules.
Court rulings from state and federal courts.
Agency policies and common law.

Law Enforcement Liability and Sanctions

No absolute immunity protection.
Qualified or good faith immunity may apply; limited immunity must be claimed.

Sanctions Enforceable on Law Enforcement

Criminal liability.
Civil liability.
Departmental liability.

Liability Arises From

Police negligence.

Events Triggering Lawsuits Against Officers

Use of excessive force.
Negligent driving incidents.
Mistakenly entering the wrong property.
Wrongful arrests, whether correct or incorrect.
K-9 unit dog bites and harassment claims.

Events Triggering Lawsuits Against Agencies

Negligent hiring and retention practices.
Failure to provide adequate training and supervision.
Allowing or condoning misconduct such as harassment.
Inequitable treatment of employees.

Parts of the Constitution

The preamble outlines foundational intentions.
Articles of incorporation provide structural governance.
The Bill of Rights safeguards individual liberties.

Executive Branch

Composed of the President and cabinet departments.
Responsible for enforcing laws.

Judicial Branch

Includes the Supreme Court and lower courts.
Interprets laws to ensure justice.

Legislative Branch

Comprised of the House and Senate.
Responsible for law-making activities.

First Amendment

Guarantees freedoms of speech, press, and religion.
Protects right to assemble peacefully and petition government.

Second Amendment

Secures individuals' right to bear arms.

Third Amendment

Prohibits soldiers from occupying private homes without consent.

Fourth Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Warrants require probable cause for issuance.

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Test your knowledge on the CJTC Mission Statement and the primary patrolling objectives. These flashcards are designed to help you understand essential concepts for criminal justice training in Washington State. Perfect for those preparing for a career in law enforcement.