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Subjects of an interrogation are witnesses and victims who are willing to provide police with information they possess about a matter under investigation.
False
Simple robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another by the use of force or intimidation while armed with a firearm.
False
A batter 'under the color of law' can result in a civil rights lawsuit.
True
Livor mortis is the stiffening of muscles after death due to chemical changes in muscle fibers.
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The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments.
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The stated purpose of the Exclusionary Rule is to deter police misconduct.
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Latex gloves should be worn any time evidence is handled by responding officers.
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In Mapp v. Ohio, the court considered the right of a defendant to have counsel at trial.
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Methamphetamine is classified as a depressant.
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Frottage is the practice of getting sexual stimulation and satisfaction by rubbing against something, especially another person.
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The three mandatory elements of information necessary to book a suspect are her name, her offense, and the date and time of arrest.
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The most immediate responsibilities of the first officers at the scene of a crime are to ensure the safety of victims and to photograph and document the crime scene.
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To perform a 'Terry' stop, an officer must have a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
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Criminal conspiracy and committing a felony are called 'inchoate' offenses.
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Two functions of motorized patrol units are to deter crime and to promote the public's feeling of safety.
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Forcible rape is committed when the victim is incapable of resisting or is incapable of understanding the nature of the act by reason of stupor or other abnormal condition of the mind.
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An officer conducting a 'frisk' may also 'pat down' things (backpacks, purses, or duffle bags) carried by the suspect.
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The condition of a vehicle's tires has little effect on the overall stopping distance of a police car.
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A police officer's cultural background and physiological make-up are major influences in how he perceives people he comes into contact with.
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The 'Bill of Rights' consists of the first fourteen amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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Cocaine is a Schedule I drug.
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The three components of the criminal justice system are the police, courts, and corrections.
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An 'unknown risk' stop is one in which an officer suspects the violence potential of the driver may be high.
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Upon arrival at a crime scene, responding officers must immediately ensure that the scene is safe.
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The three methods of obtaining latent prints are chemicals, vapors, and powders.
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When conducting a crime scene search, the investigator should start with the victim and work outward.
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One of the methods that a 'safecracker' type of burglar might use is to attack a safe through the dial.
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A squib load causes a cartridge to give only a partial or muffled report when fired.
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The Internal Revenue Service and Revenue Cutter Service were two of the first three federal police-like agencies.
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The two parties to a crime are the principle(s) and victim(s).
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During the POST Qualification course of fire, 18 rounds are fired from the 25-yard line.
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A defendant found guilty of second-degree murder faces the death penalty in the state of Louisiana.
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A suspect who removes a woman's purse, containing her wallet and car keys, out of a shopping cart that she is pushing across a parking lot would most likely be charged with purse snatching.
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Study Notes
Interrogation and Legal Definitions
- Interrogation Subjects: Victims and witnesses who provide information during police investigations.
- Simple Robbery: Involves the use of force or intimidation, while armed with a firearm, to take valuables directly from a person.
- Civil Rights Lawsuit: A battering act "under the color of law" can lead to legal action.
- Livor Mortis: Incorrectly defined; it refers to the settling of blood post-mortem, not muscle stiffening.
Legal Principles and Rights
- Eighth Amendment: Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments.
- Exclusionary Rule: Aims to deter police misconduct by excluding improperly obtained evidence.
- Mapp v. Ohio: Not related to the right to counsel but to the exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Evidence Handling and Crime Scene Management
- Latex Gloves: Essential for officers when handling evidence to maintain its integrity.
- Initial Officer Responsibilities: Focus primarily on victim safety; documenting evidence is critical but comes after securing the scene.
- Crime Scene Search Protocol: Investigators should begin searches from the victim and move outward to avoid contaminating evidence.
Law Enforcement Practices and Concepts
- Terry Stop: Officers need reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to conduct stops.
- Motorized Patrol Units: Serve to deter crime and enhance public safety perception.
- Forcible Rape Definition: Occurs when the victim is unable to resist due to mental or physical incapacity.
Criminal Justice System Components
- Criminal Justice System: Comprised of three key components: police, courts, and corrections.
- Methods to Obtain Latent Prints: Include the use of chemicals, vapors, and powders.
Crime Types and Legal Classifications
- Burglary Techniques: Safecrackers may utilize methods such as dial manipulation during a burglary.
- Definition of Purse Snatching: Illegally removing a pursed item from a victim, as seen in shopping cart scenarios.
Ammunition and Firearm Knowledge
- Squib Load: A malfunction causing only a partial report when a cartridge is fired.
Additional Notes
- Cultural Influences: Officers’ backgrounds greatly affect their perceptions of individuals they encounter.
- First Federal Police Agencies: Noted for being early enforcement bodies; distinctions should be made regarding their roles.
- Principles and Victims in Crimes: Distinction exists; the definitions can vary by context.
Key Misconceptions
- "Bill of Rights": Comprised of the first ten amendments, not fourteen.
- Drug Classifications: Cocaine is classified differently than Schedule I substances.
- Risks in Vehicle Stops: An "unknown risk" stop contrasts with described risks related to driver violence potential.
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Explore essential concepts in criminal justice, including interrogation, legal definitions, and evidence handling. This quiz covers topics like the Eighth Amendment, civil rights lawsuits, and significant cases like Mapp v. Ohio. Test your knowledge of how these principles shape the legal framework.
