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According to the Transportation Code: 'No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is ________ and _______ under the circumstances then existing.'
According to the Transportation Code: 'No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is ________ and _______ under the circumstances then existing.'
reasonable / prudent
According to the Penal Code, a person acts _______ with respect to the nature of their conduct when it is the conscious objective or desire to engage in the conduct or cause the result.
According to the Penal Code, a person acts _______ with respect to the nature of their conduct when it is the conscious objective or desire to engage in the conduct or cause the result.
intentionally
When two officers are interviewing one subject, the second officer's position should be ________?
When two officers are interviewing one subject, the second officer's position should be ________?
to the right or left of the subject
The First Amendment to the Federal Constitution concerns _____
The First Amendment to the Federal Constitution concerns _____
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What single event served most to remove the police officer from contact with the community?
What single event served most to remove the police officer from contact with the community?
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What offense has occurred when a male person looks into the girls' restroom at a night club?
What offense has occurred when a male person looks into the girls' restroom at a night club?
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According to the CCP and case law, an officer/supervisor _____________ intervene in cases of excessive use of force.
According to the CCP and case law, an officer/supervisor _____________ intervene in cases of excessive use of force.
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When two officers are directing traffic at an intersection, what should they remember?
When two officers are directing traffic at an intersection, what should they remember?
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Who has authority to release a person arrested for Public Intoxication?
Who has authority to release a person arrested for Public Intoxication?
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Which of the following may cause an offense of robbery to be upgraded to aggravated robbery?
Which of the following may cause an offense of robbery to be upgraded to aggravated robbery?
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What is the first thing an officer does during the 'Scene Management' stage?
What is the first thing an officer does during the 'Scene Management' stage?
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The ________ is that portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder.
The ________ is that portion of a highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder.
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Time must be devoted to exploring motives, possible omissions, and assessing the truth if ________________________.
Time must be devoted to exploring motives, possible omissions, and assessing the truth if ________________________.
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The Sixth Amendment to the Federal Constitution includes _____
The Sixth Amendment to the Federal Constitution includes _____
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According to the Transportation Code, it is unlawful to operate an open bed pickup truck with a child younger than _____ in the open bed.
According to the Transportation Code, it is unlawful to operate an open bed pickup truck with a child younger than _____ in the open bed.
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Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code (chapters 36, 37 and 38) ___________
Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code (chapters 36, 37 and 38) ___________
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The Sixth Amendment covers all of the following except:
The Sixth Amendment covers all of the following except:
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The major classifications of drugs include narcotics, depressants, stimulants and ______.
The major classifications of drugs include narcotics, depressants, stimulants and ______.
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A way of thinking and acting based on tradition or learned behavior passed down from one generation to the next describes _____
A way of thinking and acting based on tradition or learned behavior passed down from one generation to the next describes _____
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The writ that is issued under seal, commanding a peace officer to deliver the body of a witness before a grand jury proceeding is called:
The writ that is issued under seal, commanding a peace officer to deliver the body of a witness before a grand jury proceeding is called:
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Shooting at nonviolent fleeing felons is ____________ limited to situations where the officer or an innocent third party is physically threatened a matter of departmental policy and authorized only with specific supervisory permission in each case.
Shooting at nonviolent fleeing felons is ____________ limited to situations where the officer or an innocent third party is physically threatened a matter of departmental policy and authorized only with specific supervisory permission in each case.
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What is the most common form of prejudice?
What is the most common form of prejudice?
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The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following:
The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following:
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According to the HSC 481.121, possession of marihuana: A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses a ____________ quantity of marihuana.
According to the HSC 481.121, possession of marihuana: A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses a ____________ quantity of marihuana.
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Delinquent Conduct is conduct, including traffic offenses, that violates the Penal Laws of this State.
Delinquent Conduct is conduct, including traffic offenses, that violates the Penal Laws of this State.
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According to Commission Rules, the license of any licensee who does not meet the legislatively required continuing education by the expiration date will _______.
According to Commission Rules, the license of any licensee who does not meet the legislatively required continuing education by the expiration date will _______.
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A person found in possession of crack cocaine weighing a total of 2 grams should be charged with a _____
A person found in possession of crack cocaine weighing a total of 2 grams should be charged with a _____
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Which of the following indicate that words are no longer working as a force option?
Which of the following indicate that words are no longer working as a force option?
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Which of the following factors most generally contributes to the mental and emotional injury to a child and is punishable under P.C. 22.04?
Which of the following factors most generally contributes to the mental and emotional injury to a child and is punishable under P.C. 22.04?
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During the 'Traffic Control' stage what should be done?
During the 'Traffic Control' stage what should be done?
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According to CCP Art. 1.20, no person shall be convicted of treason except on the testimony of ___________________ witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
According to CCP Art. 1.20, no person shall be convicted of treason except on the testimony of ___________________ witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
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According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees, a Peace Officer appointed to their first supervisory position, training must be completed within ___________ months following the date of appointment as a supervisor.
According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees, a Peace Officer appointed to their first supervisory position, training must be completed within ___________ months following the date of appointment as a supervisor.
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Which of the following is a defense to prosecution for not wearing a seat belt?
Which of the following is a defense to prosecution for not wearing a seat belt?
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If a peace officer develops probable cause that a criminal violation is about to occur, and there is no time to obtain a warrant, he may _________
If a peace officer develops probable cause that a criminal violation is about to occur, and there is no time to obtain a warrant, he may _________
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According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a person is arrested when the person has been _______.
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a person is arrested when the person has been _______.
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Which of the following is the minimum level of blood-alcohol concentration that defines a person as being under the influence of intoxicating beverages in the state of Texas?
Which of the following is the minimum level of blood-alcohol concentration that defines a person as being under the influence of intoxicating beverages in the state of Texas?
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A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of husbandry is a _____
A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of husbandry is a _____
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Which culpable mental state refers to a person's conduct or the result of his conduct when he ought to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the circumstances exist or the result will occur?
Which culpable mental state refers to a person's conduct or the result of his conduct when he ought to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the circumstances exist or the result will occur?
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A person steals an old lawn mower worth $40 out of an old storage shed that is falling apart. What offense has occurred?
A person steals an old lawn mower worth $40 out of an old storage shed that is falling apart. What offense has occurred?
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The condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential is known as _____
The condition of the human organism that consists of its health and disease status and risk potential is known as _____
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Word gets around if an officer is _____________________________ in one's work, and one's ability to serve is increased.
Word gets around if an officer is _____________________________ in one's work, and one's ability to serve is increased.
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The only offenses in which bail may be denied are in cases of:
The only offenses in which bail may be denied are in cases of:
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According to the Transportation Code, an operator may not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable and ______ under the circumstances existing.
According to the Transportation Code, an operator may not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable and ______ under the circumstances existing.
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The ______ Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to reasonable force.
The ______ Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to reasonable force.
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Which of the following offenses is punishable by the death penalty?
Which of the following offenses is punishable by the death penalty?
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Under Article 2.12, which of the following is a legally designated peace officer?
Under Article 2.12, which of the following is a legally designated peace officer?
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______________________ is when an emergency exists where there is not enough time for a peace officer to get a warrant.
______________________ is when an emergency exists where there is not enough time for a peace officer to get a warrant.
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According to Sec. 20.02 of the Penal Code, a person commits ________________ if he intentionally or knowingly restrains another person and recklessly exposes the victim to a substantial risk of serious bodily injury.
According to Sec. 20.02 of the Penal Code, a person commits ________________ if he intentionally or knowingly restrains another person and recklessly exposes the victim to a substantial risk of serious bodily injury.
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Communication is: ___________
Communication is: ___________
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An organized and relatively unchanging combination of a person's knowledge and feelings about someone or something, that influences him/her to behave in a certain way, in regard to that person or thing, defines:
An organized and relatively unchanging combination of a person's knowledge and feelings about someone or something, that influences him/her to behave in a certain way, in regard to that person or thing, defines:
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The 'Illegal Per Se' law makes it an offense to operate a motor vehicle while _________.
The 'Illegal Per Se' law makes it an offense to operate a motor vehicle while _________.
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Providing a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or in the community is known as _____
Providing a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or in the community is known as _____
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_____________ means the human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, eye, bone, skin, fetal tissue, or any other human organ or tissue.
_____________ means the human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, eye, bone, skin, fetal tissue, or any other human organ or tissue.
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From what distance must tail lights on a vehicle be visible?
From what distance must tail lights on a vehicle be visible?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the traditional police service model?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the traditional police service model?
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The police role in physical arrest is two-fold, to protect the public and __________.
The police role in physical arrest is two-fold, to protect the public and __________.
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Which of the following is (are) validated field sobriety test?
Which of the following is (are) validated field sobriety test?
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Which of the following is not a peace officer?
Which of the following is not a peace officer?
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Which of the following best defines the term physical courage?
Which of the following best defines the term physical courage?
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Handcuffs are only a ________ restraining device.
Handcuffs are only a ________ restraining device.
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For a juvenile to be taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol, they must have a blood alcohol content of:
For a juvenile to be taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol, they must have a blood alcohol content of:
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A device or a drug that is unsafe for self-medication and that is not included in Schedules I through V or Penalty Groups 1 through 4 of the Chapter 481 Health and Safety Code defines _____
A device or a drug that is unsafe for self-medication and that is not included in Schedules I through V or Penalty Groups 1 through 4 of the Chapter 481 Health and Safety Code defines _____
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In the definition of 'Wellness' we learned that there are varying degrees of wellness, ranging from _____ to optimal well-being.
In the definition of 'Wellness' we learned that there are varying degrees of wellness, ranging from _____ to optimal well-being.
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What force can a peace officer use to suppress a riot?
What force can a peace officer use to suppress a riot?
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Alcohol concentration relates to:
Alcohol concentration relates to:
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The single best suicide indicator is?
The single best suicide indicator is?
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A law enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any circumstances.
A law enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any circumstances.
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Within the traditional police service model, most decisions are made at the management and mid-management level with little ______ involvement.
Within the traditional police service model, most decisions are made at the management and mid-management level with little ______ involvement.
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Deceptive police practices are:
Deceptive police practices are:
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A peace officer has jurisdiction in all but one circumstance below. In which does the officer not have jurisdiction to investigate and issue a traffic citation if warranted?
A peace officer has jurisdiction in all but one circumstance below. In which does the officer not have jurisdiction to investigate and issue a traffic citation if warranted?
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According to the Transportation Code, a ______ is the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way, any part of which is open to the public for vehicular traffic.
According to the Transportation Code, a ______ is the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way, any part of which is open to the public for vehicular traffic.
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An operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or business shall....
An operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or business shall....
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Which of the following is an example of Weaponless Strategies?
Which of the following is an example of Weaponless Strategies?
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According to the Transportation Code, what is the minimum light transmission percentage allowable for window tinting?
According to the Transportation Code, what is the minimum light transmission percentage allowable for window tinting?
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The word 'nystagmus' means ________________.
The word 'nystagmus' means ________________.
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What is generally considered to be the area of open space surrounding a dwelling, which is so immediately adjacent to the dwelling that it is part of the house?
What is generally considered to be the area of open space surrounding a dwelling, which is so immediately adjacent to the dwelling that it is part of the house?
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Which of the following is not a consideration for points of greatest potential congestion?
Which of the following is not a consideration for points of greatest potential congestion?
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A co-worker who is abusing drugs or alcohol can be helped in four ways. These are: Be aware and recognize the problem, encourage the person after they seek help, avoiding the problem will eventually have serious consequences and:
A co-worker who is abusing drugs or alcohol can be helped in four ways. These are: Be aware and recognize the problem, encourage the person after they seek help, avoiding the problem will eventually have serious consequences and:
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In 1999, the Texas legislature enacted a statute that creates a state-wide database operated by _____ that contains information on gangs and gang members.
In 1999, the Texas legislature enacted a statute that creates a state-wide database operated by _____ that contains information on gangs and gang members.
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A person commits an offense of Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon if he intentionally, knowingly or recklessly carries on or about his person a __________________.
A person commits an offense of Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon if he intentionally, knowingly or recklessly carries on or about his person a __________________.
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Of the studies that have been done on law enforcement, most suggest that alcohol and drug abuse is ____________ than in the general population.
Of the studies that have been done on law enforcement, most suggest that alcohol and drug abuse is ____________ than in the general population.
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What are the two systems of field note taking:
What are the two systems of field note taking:
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Family and personal stressors include:
Family and personal stressors include:
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If the death penalty has been assessed as the punishment, the only court that can hear that appeal is the:
If the death penalty has been assessed as the punishment, the only court that can hear that appeal is the:
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A juvenile may be taken into custody for the following reasons: Pursuant to the laws of arrest of the Penal Code and probable cause that the child has engaged in __________ conduct.
A juvenile may be taken into custody for the following reasons: Pursuant to the laws of arrest of the Penal Code and probable cause that the child has engaged in __________ conduct.
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Every aspect of human behavior is influenced by ________________________.
Every aspect of human behavior is influenced by ________________________.
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________________ means to deliver a controlled substance other than by administering or dispensing the substance.
________________ means to deliver a controlled substance other than by administering or dispensing the substance.
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Having an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts is ______.
Having an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts is ______.
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A ________ is a writ issued by the judge of a court having jurisdiction of a case after commitment or bail and before trial.
A ________ is a writ issued by the judge of a court having jurisdiction of a case after commitment or bail and before trial.
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Officer Casanova sees a pretty lady, stops her, and makes unwelcome sexual advances toward her. What offense has he committed?
Officer Casanova sees a pretty lady, stops her, and makes unwelcome sexual advances toward her. What offense has he committed?
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According to the Transportation Code, a vehicle equipped with hazard lamps to warn other vehicle operators of a vehicular traffic hazard shall have the lamps visible at a distance of at least _____ feet in normal sunlight.
According to the Transportation Code, a vehicle equipped with hazard lamps to warn other vehicle operators of a vehicular traffic hazard shall have the lamps visible at a distance of at least _____ feet in normal sunlight.
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According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a citizen may, without a warrant, arrest an offender when the offense is committed within their view is a _____
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a citizen may, without a warrant, arrest an offender when the offense is committed within their view is a _____
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One of the advantages of the rear approach to suspects is ________.
One of the advantages of the rear approach to suspects is ________.
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Which of the following is not an 'authorized emergency vehicle' in accordance with the Transportation Code?
Which of the following is not an 'authorized emergency vehicle' in accordance with the Transportation Code?
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An operator moving around a rotary traffic island shall drive only to the right of the island.
An operator moving around a rotary traffic island shall drive only to the right of the island.
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Study Notes
Key Legal Terms and Definitions
- Reasonable / Prudent: Refers to driving at a speed that is justified by existing conditions, as stated in the Transportation Code.
- Intentionally: Indicates a person's conscious objective to engage in conduct or cause a specific result, per the Penal Code.
- Right or Left Positioning: In a two-officer interview scenario, the second officer should position themselves appropriately to facilitate the interview.
- First Amendment Rights: Protects the right of people to petition the government among other freedoms.
- Impact of Patrol Cars: The automobile's extensive use has distanced police officers from direct community interaction.
Offenses and Legal Procedures
- Disorderly Conduct: Looking into a women's restroom for voyeuristic purposes constitutes an offense.
- Excessive Use of Force: Officers must intervene if they witness excessive force usage, as mandated by case law.
- Traffic Direction Protocol: Officers directing traffic at intersections should take lead roles and maintain clear communication.
- Authority to Release: A magistrate can authorize the release of a person arrested for Public Intoxication.
Criminal Law and Definitions
- Aggravated Robbery: Involves the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon during a robbery, which elevates the offense.
- Scene Management: The primary duty during this stage is to ensure care for any injured persons.
- Roadway Definition: Portion of a highway intended for vehicular traffic, excluding shoulders.
- Justice Consideration: Investigations must consider motives, omissions, and truth to serve justice best.
Rights and Amendments
- Sixth Amendment: Includes the right to defense counsel for the accused.
- Transportation Code on Children: It is illegal to transport a child under 18 in the open bed of a pickup truck.
- Illegal Behaviors of Officials: Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code addresses various illegal actions by public officials.
- Excessive Bail: The Sixth Amendment protects against unreasonable bail except for certain serious offenses.
Drug and Behavioral Context
- Drug Classifications: Major classes include narcotics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens.
- Cultural Understanding: Culture involves learned behaviors and traditions passed through generations.
- Communication Definition: The process involves the transfer of meaning between individuals.
Legal Processes and Procedures
- Temporary Restraints: Handcuffs serve as a temporary method of restraining individuals.
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC): A BAC of 0.08 defines intoxication levels in Texas.
- Peace Officer Definitions: Specific roles and responsibilities assigned to designated peace officers under Texas law.
Behavioral and Psychological Insights
- Attitudes: Formed by knowledge and feelings, thereby influencing behavior towards others.
- Courage Definition: Describes the mental or moral strength to confront fear and danger.
- Impact of Substance Abuse: Higher instances found in law enforcement compared to the general population, indicating a significant issue.
Crime Categories and Law Enforcement Operations
- Felony Arrests: Citizens are permitted to arrest offenders for felonies committed in their presence without a warrant.
- Report Writing Styles: Information should be recorded chronologically in reports.
- Communication Transmission: Effective communication relies on content and context, with studies indicating significant variances based on interaction style.
Miscellaneous Legal Concepts
- Capias Writ: Issued by a court to command the arrest of an accused individual.
- Protocols for Traffic Management: Police responsibilities include removing vehicles and debris during traffic control.
- Social Prejudice: A common form of bias is racial prejudice, impacting community dynamics.
Additional Notes
- Legal Definitions of Drugs: Illegal drugs include items that pose risks and are unsafe for self-medication.
- Indicators of Suicide Risk: Depression is identified as the leading indicator for suicide potential, requiring vigilance from peers and officers alike.
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