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An officer suspects drug activity and wants to request bank records. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?
An officer suspects drug activity and wants to request bank records. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate?
- Obtain a search warrant based on probable cause.
- Request the records through an administrative subpoena.
- Contact the bank directly and request the records based on reasonable suspicion.
- Prepare a grand jury subpoena for the bank records. (correct)
An officer, during a lawful traffic stop, observes a firearm in plain view inside the vehicle. The driver is known to have a prior felony conviction. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?
An officer, during a lawful traffic stop, observes a firearm in plain view inside the vehicle. The driver is known to have a prior felony conviction. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?
- Ask the driver if they have any documentation pertaining to the firearm.
- Allow the driver to leave with the firearm, as long as it is transported unloaded and in a locked container.
- Seize the firearm and issue a warning to the driver.
- Seize the firearm and arrest the driver for unlawful possession of a firearm. (correct)
During a high-speed vehicle pursuit, the suspect's vehicle crashes and the suspect flees on foot into a crowded shopping mall. Which of the following BEST describes the permissible scope of a protective sweep in this scenario?
During a high-speed vehicle pursuit, the suspect's vehicle crashes and the suspect flees on foot into a crowded shopping mall. Which of the following BEST describes the permissible scope of a protective sweep in this scenario?
- A limited search of areas where the suspect could reasonably be hiding and which pose an immediate threat to the officers or others. (correct)
- No protective sweep is permitted, as the suspect has fled and is no longer in the vehicle.
- A search limited to those areas in the mall where other individuals are also fleeing.
- A full search of the entire mall to ensure the suspect is not hiding.
Law enforcement executes a search warrant at a residence suspected of containing illegal firearms. While searching, they discover a room containing child pornography. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate under the plain view doctrine?
Law enforcement executes a search warrant at a residence suspected of containing illegal firearms. While searching, they discover a room containing child pornography. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate under the plain view doctrine?
An officer is investigating a bribery case involving a public official. Which of the following elements MUST be proven to establish a violation of Title 18 U.S.C. 201?
An officer is investigating a bribery case involving a public official. Which of the following elements MUST be proven to establish a violation of Title 18 U.S.C. 201?
Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies the application of the Assimilative Crimes Act?
Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies the application of the Assimilative Crimes Act?
During a lawful arrest for a misdemeanor offense, what is the permissible scope of a search incident to arrest?
During a lawful arrest for a misdemeanor offense, what is the permissible scope of a search incident to arrest?
An officer is responding to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival, they hear yelling and sounds of furniture breaking inside the residence. Which exception to the warrant requirement would MOST likely apply?
An officer is responding to a domestic disturbance call. Upon arrival, they hear yelling and sounds of furniture breaking inside the residence. Which exception to the warrant requirement would MOST likely apply?
An officer stops a vehicle for a broken tail light. During the stop, the officer notices the driver is acting extremely nervous and detects a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Which of the following actions is MOST justified based on these observations?
An officer stops a vehicle for a broken tail light. During the stop, the officer notices the driver is acting extremely nervous and detects a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Which of the following actions is MOST justified based on these observations?
In which of the following scenarios would the exclusionary rule MOST likely prevent the admission of evidence in court?
In which of the following scenarios would the exclusionary rule MOST likely prevent the admission of evidence in court?
Flashcards
Felony
Felony
A serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or death.
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
A less serious crime, typically punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than a year.
Assimilative Crimes Act
Assimilative Crimes Act
Prohibits applying state criminal laws on federal property in the absence of applicable federal law. It incorporates state law into federal law.
Exclusionary Rule
Exclusionary Rule
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Inevitable Discovery Exception
Inevitable Discovery Exception
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Exigent Circumstances
Exigent Circumstances
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Plain View Doctrine
Plain View Doctrine
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Protective Sweep
Protective Sweep
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Intelligence
Intelligence
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OPSEC (Operations Security)
OPSEC (Operations Security)
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Study Notes
- Federal Criminal Law involves distinguishing between a felony and a misdemeanor.
- Federal Criminal Law also involves identifying categories of individuals prohibited from possessing firearms.
- The Assimilative Crimes Act must be identified and applied, and the differences between exclusive, concurrent, and proprietary jurisdiction must be distinguished.
- Procedures to initiate a firearms trace through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms must be determined and executed.
- A criminal statute's components must be determined and used.
- The elements of Title 18 U.S.C. § 111 (Assault and Battery) must be determined and used.
- The elements of Title 18 U.S.C. § 201 (Bribery) must be determined and used.
Fourth Amendment
- Weapons requiring registration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms, and those weapons prohibited on a federal facility must be identified.
- When reasonable suspicion exists, the appropriate actions must be determined.
- Exceptions to the exclusionary rule, such as no standing to object, good faith, inevitable discovery, and impeachment, must be identified
- Fact situations where warrantless searches are permitted include exigent circumstances such as hot pursuit, destruction or removal of evidence, and emergency scenarios.
- Fact situations where warrantless searches are permitted regarding motor vehicles must be identified.
- Situations in which a reasonable expectation of privacy that exists must be identified.
- Circumstances in which evidence may be seized under the plain view doctrine must be identified.
- Conditions under which an officer may use force to execute a warrant (search or arrest) according to the provisions of Title 18 U.S.C. § 3109 must be identified
- Limitations of an arrest warrant must be defined.
- The origin, purpose, and scope of the exclusionary rule must be recognised.
- Requirements and scope of a search incident to a lawful arrest must be determined.
- The scope and purpose of a protective sweep must be identified.
- Instances when an arrest involving a felony necessitates the use of a warrant must be identified.
- Instances when an arrest involving a misdemeanor necessitates the use of a warrant must be identified.
- Instances when law enforcement officers may or may not use race to justify stops or arrests in accordance with Department of Justice Guidelines must be determined.
- Scenarios when probable cause exists to the extent that an arrest or search may be justified must be identified.
- Instances when the Fourth Amendment applies to governmental action must be recognised.
Operational Planning
- The Four Types of Intelligence must be identified.
- The Three Operational Plan characteristics must be identified.
- The Two Types of Responses must be identified.
Basic Law Enforcement Photography and Video
- Common elements of a digital camera system must be identified.
- Factors that affect photographic images must be explained.
- Techniques associated with photographing and videoing a crime scene or physical evidence include documentation.
Investigative Information Sources and Financial Analysis
- How to locate and analyze investigative information from public, commercial and government sources must be determined.
- Characteristics for documenting the results of investigative analysis must be identified.
- A grand jury subpoena for bank records needs to prepared.
OPSEC (Operations Security)
- The five-step OPSEC process must be identified.
Electronic Surveillance Techniques
- The use of the various types of Electronic Surveillance Equipment, technologies, and their characteristics used in investigations and operations must be determined or demonstrated.
Peak Performance for Law Enforcement
- Human performance factors that impact the use of force responses must be identified.
- Self-regulation techniques during high-stress encounters applied to maintain and enhance officer wellness.
- Nutrition and fitness principles to maintain and enhance officer wellness must be recognised.
- Physiological and perceptual changes during high-stress encounters must be recognised.
- Psychological fitness and resilience factors to prevent officer suicide and stress-related illness must be identified.
Control Tactics
- Contextual behavioural cues of a potential threat and the use of positions of advantage either need to be identified or explained.
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Description
Explore federal criminal law, including distinctions between felonies and misdemeanors, prohibited firearm possessors, and the Assimilative Crimes Act. Learn about firearms tracing, criminal statute components, and elements of assault, battery, and bribery. Understand weapons registration, restrictions, and actions based on reasonable suspicion.
