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When responding to a critical incident as a team, how many officers should be communicating with the subject? (De-Escalation Strategies, Section 27.16)

  • One (correct)
  • Two
  • Everyone takes turns
  • Everyone talk at the same time

    • When checking for lack of smooth pursuit during the HGN test, the stimulus should be moved at approximately _____ seconds from center to side. (SFST Manual)

  • 2 (correct)
  • 4
  • 2 to 4
  • 4 to 6

    • ______ occurs when there is severe injury to the central nervous system or when there was great tension at the time of death. (Criminal Investigations, Section 32.21)

  • Putrefaction
  • Rigor mortis
  • Cadaveric spasm (correct)
  • Post mortem lividity

    • In order to substantiate the offense of sexual assault, the two most important elements that must be proven are: (PC Section 8.13; PC 22.011 (a) (1) (C))

    <p>Force and penetration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A peace officer who seizes property under Chapter 59 of CCP will place the property under seal in the property room, no later than: (Asset Forfeiture Section 11.7; CCP 59.03 (c

    <p>72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When dealing with an unknown owner of a motor vehicle, how many days does notice have to be posted at the courthouse? (Asset Forfeiture Sections 11.7 & 11.8; CCP Art. 59.04 (c.

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is required to complete the training under the Community Safety Education Act? (Civilian Interaction Training Program, Section 37.1 & 37.5)

    <p>All Texas peace officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Confinement is justified when force is justified if the actor takes reasonable measures to: (Force Options, Section 28.2, page 2 of 24; PC 9.03)

    <p>Terminate the confinement as soon as he safely can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hearing status of such severity that an individual must depend on visual methods to communicate is the definition of a _____ person. (Interacting with Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Section 38.1, page 4 of 10)

    <p>Deaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time limit that a person may leave an unattended child younger than 7 years of age in a vehicle under otherwise reasonable conditions? (PC 22.10 (a); PC 22.10)

    <p>5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An officer may arrest for an offense which the _____ has occurred. (CCP Art. 14.03 (b); Arrest, Search, and Seizure, Section 10.4)

    <p>Probable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An individual, corporation or association. (PC 20.01 # 4, PC Section 8.10)

    <p>Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On searching, the place ordered to be searched, the officer executing the warrant_ present a copy of the warrant to the owner of the place if he is present. (CCP Art. 18.06 (b); Arrest, Search, and Seizure, Section 10.9)

    <p>Shall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the disposition resulting from an officer's wrongful actions results in conviction and punishment is rendered, who is most likely to be involved in the civil actions that is totally separate from the criminal trial? (Civil Process and Liability Section 14.1)

    <p>Both, Under the Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 74.151, a person who officer and the commissioning authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person intentionally gets in the way of an officer who is attempting a lawful arrest. The person (PC 38.05 (a) (1), (2), and (3); PC Section 8.25)

    <p>Can be arrested for hindering apprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As speed of the vehicle increases, effectiveness of the audible warning devices _____. (Professional Police Driving, Section 34.6)

    <p>Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel is the definition of (TC Section 22.3; TC 541.302 #5)

    <p>Street of highway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who removes a wrecked or damaged vehicle from the highway shall remove glass or any other injurious substances is: (TC Section 22.29; TC Section 600.001 (b))

    <p>Removing material from highway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Policing in America has its roots in _____ methods. (Professional Policing, Section 2.1)

    <p>European</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After an accused person charged with a _____ is taken before magistrate and the magistrate has identified the accused with certainty, the magistrate may release the accused without bond and order the accused to appear at the later date. (Arrest, Search, and Seizure, Section 10.4, CCP Art. 15.17 (b))

    <p>Misdemeanor punishable by fine only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Texas ABC can suspend a permit for all the following reasons except if:

    <p>The permittee becomes involved in a lawsuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ a temporary state of upset and disorganization, characterized by an inability to cope with a particular situation using customary methods of problem solving? (Verbal Communications, Section 25.4)

    <p>Crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 74.151, a person who in good faith administers emergency care is not _____ for an act performed during the emergency unless the act is willfully or wantonly negligent. (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.151 (a), Civil Process)

    <p>Liable in civil damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ is an adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts; bias. (Multiculturalism, Section 5.1)

    <p>Prejudice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a challenge or barrier to effective investigations of human trafficking? (Human Trafficking Section 21.29)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An operator may not leave the vehicle unattended without_ ? (Traffic Code 545.404 (a)(1, 2, and 3),TC Section 22.15)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Suspect A enters a convenience store, puts his hand in his pocket and points his finger like a gun at the clerk through his jacket while demanding "all the money in the cash register". The clerk puts the money into a sack and hands it to Suspect A, who runs out of the store. What crime has been committed?

    <p>Robbery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is part of the Intensity Continuum? (Victims of Crime, Section 20.1 page 5 of 13)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to function as a school crossing guard, the person must be at least _____ years of age? (TC Section 22.2; TC Sec. 541.001 #5)

    <p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person responding to a HAZMAT event has a skin wound by a contaminated object, such as stepping on a nail. What is the most likely method of contamination? (HAZMAT Section 42.7 Quizlet questions by firearcher)

    <p>Injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "strip" type of search at a crime scene is the most effective for _____ searches. (Criminal Investigation, Section 32.30, page 22 of 52)

    <p>Outdoor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Personal appearance is important when testifying in court because: (Criminal Investigations, Section 32.51)

    <p>Affect the weight the jury gives the testimony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the listed are needs met by gangs for juveniles? (Family Code and Juvenile Issues, Section 33.25)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person commits an offense of Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon if he intentionally, knowingly or recklessly carries on or about his person a _____. (PC 46.02 (a) (1); PC Section 8.30)

    <p>Handgun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ means anything reasonably regarded as economic gain or advantage, including benefit to any other person in whose welfare the beneficiary is interested. (PC 1.07 #7; PC; PC Section 8.2)

    <p>Benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All persons are presumed to be innocent and no person may be convicted of an offense unless each element of the offense is: (PC 2.01; PC Section 8.3)

    <p>Proved beyond a reasonable doubt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A man in the front row of a high school football game stands up and "moons" everyone in the bleachers. What offense, if any, did he commit? (PC 42.01 (a) (10); PC Section 8.27)

    <p>Disorderly conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of entry is required for ""burglary of a vehicle"? (PC 30.04 (a) (b) (1 and 2); PC Section 8.17)

    <p>Any part of the body or anything attached to the body reaches inside the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A writ of habeas corpus is a court order: (CCP Art. 11.01; US & TX Constitution 7.1)

    <p>To bring a person before a magistrate and show just cause for detention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the values relative to the police role in the U.S. Constitution and TX Bill of Rights. (Professionalism & Ethics, Section 1.3-Code of Ethics)

    <p>A, B, and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How may a riot be dispersed? (CCP Section 9.6; CCP Art. 8.04)

    <p>Both A and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following are Peace Officers (CCP. Section 9.2; Art. 2.12)

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that provides that all the rights and liberties of the Bill of Rights will be accorded to citizens of the states and that states must abide by the first the amendments is the _____. (US & TX Constitution, 7.1)

    <p>14th amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An operator may drive on an improved shoulder to the right of the main traveled portion of a roadway if that operation is necessary and may be done safely, but only: (TC 545.058 (a) (1, 2, and 7; TC Section 22.9)

    <p>All of the above are true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person prints some fake checks on a computer and uses one to purchase a pizza worth $15 delivered to his residence. What offense has occurred? (PC Section 8.19; PC 32.21 (b) (d) (e))

    <p>Forgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is not a step in the seven-step violator method? (Patrol Skills, Section 35.15 page 11 of 38)

    <p>Identification of all passengers or occupants of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are eligible to have their name on the Texas Peace Officer Memorial if the person was killed in the line of duty? (TX. Admin. Code 229.1 (a) (1, 2, and 3); TCOLE Rules Overview Section 4.10)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A police officer can make a traffic stop after he or she has: (Racial Profiling Section 6.2)

    <p>Articulated that a traffic violation or criminal act has occurred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In every arrest, the officers must be firm and be prepared to protect _____ and others. (Force Options. Section 28.6, page 7 of 24)

    <p>Themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The duty of the _____ is to ensure that a victim, guardian or a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is afforded the rights granted victims, guardians, and relatives by Subdivisions (4), (6), and (9) of the Article 56.02(a) of the CCP. (Arrest, Search and Seizure, Section 10.12 & Victims of Crime Section 20.7, & 20.10; CCP Art. 56A.204 (a))

    <p>Crime victim liaison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From a tactical standpoint, the majority of stops fall under which general category? (Patrol Skills, Section 35.13, page 10 of 38)

    <p>Unknown risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Texas handgun license holder enters a liquor store while possessing a concealed pistol. What offense has occurred? (PC 46.035 (b) (1); PC Section 8.30)

    <p>Unlawful carrying of handgun by licensed holder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is not a canine conflict avoidance technique? (Canine Encounters, Section 39.15, page 30 of 41)

    <p>Immediate and swiftly running away from the dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In domestic violence cases the violence usually _____ in frequency and severity over time. (Family Violence & RAO, Section 17.3, page 5 of 14)

    <p>Increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person, who knowingly owns, invests in, finances, controls, supervises, or manages a prostitution enterprise that uses _____ or more prostitutes, commits the crime of aggravated promotion of prostitution. (PC Section 43.04 (a); Missing and Exploited Children page 116 & 120, Section 18.11)

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During investigation of certain reports alleging child abuse, as soon as possible after being notified by the department of the report, but not later than _____ hours after being notified, the peace officer shall accompany the CPS investigator in initially responding to the report: (CCP Art. 2.27 (a); CCP Section 9.3)

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An officer may face possible _____ for failure to stop other officers from using excessive force in his presence. (Force Options, Section 28.18, page 22 of 24)

    <p>Personal liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Of all the risk factors, which is the strongest factor? (Family Code and Juvenile Issues, Section 33.24)

    <p>Peers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A twenty-year-old girl has sexual intercourse with her sixteen-year-old boyfriend who consents and says that he wants to marry the girl. The girl has committed (PC 22.011 (a) (2); PC Section 8.13)

    <p>Sexual assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Crash and Supplement reports are examples of common types of _____. (Written Communications, Section 24.11)

    <p>Police reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person detonates a bomb without consent and with intent to destroy a building of another. The person committed what crime? (PC 28.02 (a-1); PC Section 8.15)

    <p>Arson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The requirement that the government must act in accordance with due process of law is contained in which two amendments to the U.S. Constitution? (US & TX Constitution, 7.1)

    <p>Fifth and Fourteenth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prosecuting attorney must___________ the existence of an exception in the accusation charging commission of the offense and prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant or defendant's conduct does not fall within the exception. (PC 2.02 (b); PC Section 8.2)

    <p>Negate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When interviewing subject(s) it is imperative that the officer: (Arrest and Control, Section 31.11)

    <p>Keep his or her gun side away from subject(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The misuse of the term professionalism in law enforcement involves which of the following statements? (Professionalism & Ethics Section 1.2)

    <p>A cool and aloof officer who shows no feeling, with a crisp uniform, shiny an expert at fighting criminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An area of increasing interest in recent history is under what circumstances police are allowed to use deadly force in order to arrest a fleeing felon. In the U.S. Supreme Court case _____. (Patrol Skills, Section 35.18; Force Options, Section 28.3)

    <p>Tennessee v. Garner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Key functions of discrimination are described as: (Multiculturalism Section 5.4)

    <p>Reinforcing prejudice, limiting others effectiveness, and encouraging economic exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A stop sign erected by a business within their parking lot is_____? (Per Sgt. Jackson. TC 544.010, Section 22.8)

    <p>Not an official traffic control device and not enforceable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Texas Constitution, the prohibition against unlawful search and seizure is contained in: (US & TX Constitution Section 7.1)

    <p>Article I, Section 9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Actions initiated under civil law involve two parties, one alleging wrong doings on the part of the other. The term applied to the wrong doing is: (Civil Process and Liability, Page 4 of 8, Section 14.2)

    <p>Harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) box be selected on the CR-3? (CR-100 Instructions to Police for Reporting Crashes)

    <p>When the operator of a motor vehicle involved in a crash was physically ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which step of the De-Escalation Critical Decision-Making Model should an officer determine how to proceed? (De-escalation strategies Section 27.2 and 27.15)

    <p>Collect information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Standing body searches should be executed from: (Arrest and Control Procedures, Section 31.14)

    <p>The rear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an offender escapes from custody: (PC 9.51 (a); Force Options Section 28.2)

    <p>Peace officers may use reasonable force to effect the arrest or prevent escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the below is, by stated law, designated a conservator of the peace in his county? (CCP Art. 2.17; CCP Section 9.3)

    <p>The Sheriff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The CDM which guide thinking during critical incident, also serves as a tool for _____. (De-escalation Strategies, Section 27.19)

    <p>Examining decisions making after the fact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _____ or _____ statement is often the best technique when facing verbal abuse. (CIT Section 29.53)

    <p>Deflecting or redirecting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An operator may not drive to the left side of the roadway if the operator is approaching within feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing in a municipality. (TC 545.056 (a) (1); TC Section 22.9 page 7)

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the statutes, at least how many persons constitute a "riot"? (PC 42.02 (a); Patrol Skills, 35.29)

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person makes a counterfeit $20 bill; under Texas law the person can be charged with (32.21 (a) (2), & (b); PC Section 8.19)

    <p>Forgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ occurs when a person intentionally or knowingly harms or threatens to harm another by an unlawful act, because the victim is a public servant, witness, prospective witness, informant, or person who reports a crime. (PC 36.06 (a) (1) (A) & (B); Professionalism & Ethics Section 1.6; Family Violence & RAO Section 17.6)

    <p>Retaliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the below is a force option? (Force Options, Section 28.8)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    turn signal lamp must be visible in normal sunlight at a distance of at least _____ feet from the front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is at least 80 inches wide, and at least _____ feet from front and rear of the vehicle if the vehicle is less than 80 inches wide. (TC 547.324 ( e) (1) & (2); TC Section 22.17)

    <p>500, 300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The officer or person executing a warrant of arrest shall_____ take the person or have him taken before the magistrate named in the warrant, if the magistrate is in the same county where the person is arrest: (CCP 15.16 (a); Arrest, Search and Seizure Section 10.7)

    <p>Without unnecessary delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A couple is on a date at a party located on a public beach. The female becomes intoxicated and passes out. The female wakes up to discover her date performing oral sex on her. She is very upset and calls the police. What offense has occurred? (PC 22.011 (a) (1) & (b) (3); Family Violence & RAO Section 17.6)

    <p>Sexual assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The requisites of an arrest warrant require that the warrant must specify the name of the person who's arrest is ordered, if it be known. If unknown, what is entered on the warrant? (CCP 15.05 (1); Arrest, Search, and Seizure Section 10.11)

    <p>A reasonably definite description</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rights is not included in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? (US & TX Constitution Section 7.1)

    <p>None of the above - each is a First Amendment right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following make up the foundation on which the wellness pyramid was build? (Fitness, page 2 of 49, Section 3.1)

    <p>Exercise and proper nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the CCP, which of the below is NOT one of the objects of the Code? (CCP Art. 1.03 (1), (3) & (6); CCP Section 9.1)

    <p>Civil rights violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Community policing is based on a concept that allows officers and citizens to work together to address problems. These problems include: (Professional Policing Section 2.6)

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who enters this state as a new resident and holds a valid out of state driver license may operate a motor vehicle in this state for no more than _____ days without securing a Texas driver license. (TC 521.029 (a) (2), (b); TC Section 22.7)

    <p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People act differently under different circumstances, and officer's entrances into a scene create _____. (Force Options, Section 28.10, page 11 of 24)

    <p>New sets of circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person intentionally damages property of another without effective consent. The person committed (PC 28.03 (a) (1); PC Section 8.15)

    <p>Criminal mischief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Major Depressive disorder is not just feeling sad or "blue"". It is intense level of depression. that persists for at least_ (CIT page 16 of 49, Section 29.19)

    <p>Two weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone cannot understand you, write a note asking what communication mode is best for their situation. Understand that, some deaf people cannot _____ or _____ English. (Interacting with Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Section 38.3)

    <p>Read or write</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the below is not a risk factor for heart disease? (Fitness, Section 3.7 page 11 of 49)

    <p>HDL (high density lipoproteins)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ means to restrict a person's movements without consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person's liberty. (PC 20.01, #1; PC Section 8.10)

    <p>Restrain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elder abuse often involves physical abuse by _____ and therefor seldom gets reported. (Criminal Investigations, page 12 of 52, Section 32.16)

    <p>Family members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person left a party after drinking alcoholic beverages and was intoxicated. The person was going to give his friend a lift home. The person and the friend were driving toward the person's residence when the person lost control of the vehicle and hit a telephone pole. The person did not get hurt, but the friend received a skull fracture, which left him blind in one eye. The person should be charged with: (PC 49.07 (a) (1); PC Section 8.33)

    <p>Intoxication assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stop-lamps shall emit _____ color that is visible in normal sunlight at a distance of at least 300 feet from the rear of the vehicle and displayed when the vehicle service brake is on. (TC 547.323 (d); TC Section 22.17 page 11)

    <p>Red or amber or a color between red and amber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    De-Escalation Strategies

    • In a critical incident, only one officer should communicate with the subject.

    Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST)

    • When checking for lack of smooth pursuit during the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test, the stimulus should be moved at approximately 2 seconds from center to side.

    Criminal Investigations

    • Rage or extreme emotional disturbance can cause severe injury to the central nervous system, leading to death.

    Sexual Assault

    • To substantiate the offense of sexual assault, two key elements must be proven: penetration and lack of consent.

    Asset Forfeiture

    • A peace officer who seizes property under Chapter 59 of the CCP must place the property under seal in the property room no later than 3 business days.
    • When dealing with an unknown owner of a motor vehicle, notice must be posted at the courthouse for at least 15 days.

    Community Safety Education Act

    • Under the Act, all newly appointed peace officers are required to complete the training.

    Use of Force

    • Confinement is justified when force is justified if the actor takes reasonable measures to minimize the use of force.

    Interacting with Deaf or Hard of Hearing

    • A hearing status of such severity that an individual must depend on visual methods to communicate is the definition of a deaf person.

    Child Safety

    • A person may not leave an unattended child younger than 7 years old in a vehicle for more than a brief time and only if the vehicle is in sight of the person.
    • An officer may arrest for an offense that has occurred in the officer's presence.

    Corporations

    • An individual, corporation, or association can be a party to a civil lawsuit.

    Search and Seizure

    • When executing a search warrant, the officer must present a copy of the warrant to the owner of the place if they are present.

    Civil Liability

    • If an officer's wrongful actions result in conviction and punishment, the officer may be involved in civil actions separate from the criminal trial.

    Obstruction of a Peace Officer

    • A person who intentionally gets in the way of an officer attempting a lawful arrest may be charged with obstruction.

    Professional Police Driving

    • As the speed of a vehicle increases, the effectiveness of audible warning devices decreases.

    Highway Safety

    • The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel is the definition of a highway.

    Vehicle Inspection

    • A person who removes a wrecked or damaged vehicle from the highway must remove glass or any other injurious substances.

    Policing in America

    • Policing in America has its roots in English methods.

    Magistrate Duties

    • A magistrate may release an accused person on bond or on personal recognizance pending a hearing.

    Verbal Communications

    • A temporary state of upset and disorganization, characterized by an inability to cope with a particular situation using customary methods of problem-solving, is the definition of a crisis.

    Civil Practice and Remedies Code

    • A person who in good faith administers emergency care is not liable for an act performed during the emergency unless the act is willfully or wantonly negligent.

    Multiculturalism

    • A prejudgment or bias formed before knowing the facts is the definition of prejudice.

    Human Trafficking

    • One challenge or barrier to effective investigations of human trafficking is the lack of victim cooperation.

    Traffic Code

    • An operator may not leave a vehicle unattended on a highway without stopping the engine, engaging the parking brake, and removing the key from the ignition.

    Crimes

    • Suspect A commits robbery if they enter a convenience store, point their finger like a gun at the clerk, and demand money.

    Intensity Continuum

    • The Intensity Continuum includes the use of verbal commands, chemical agents, electronic devices, and physical force.

    School Crossing Guards

    • To function as a school crossing guard, the person must be at least 18 years old.

    HAZMAT

    • If a person responding to a HAZMAT event has a skin wound contaminated by a hazardous substance, the most likely method of contamination is through skin absorption.

    Criminal Investigation

    • The "strip" type of search at a crime scene is the most effective for searches involving a large area.

    Testifying in Court

    • Personal appearance is important when testifying in court because it conveys credibility.

    Gangs

    • Gangs can provide juveniles with a sense of belonging, excitement, and protection.

    Offenses

    • A person commits an offense if they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carry a weapon on or about their person.

    Presumptions

    • All persons are presumed to be innocent and no person may be convicted of an offense unless each element of the offense is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

    Disorderly Conduct

    • A person commits disorderly conduct if they expose their anus or genitals in a public place.

    Burglary of a Vehicle

    • The offense of burglary of a vehicle requires an entry into a vehicle with the intent to commit a felony or theft.

    Writ of Habeas Corpus

    • A writ of habeas corpus is a court order requiring a person to be brought before a court to determine if their detention is lawful.

    Police Role in the U.S. Constitution and TX Bill of Rights

    • The values relative to the police role in the U.S. Constitution and TX Bill of Rights include justice, equality, and fairness.

    Riots

    • A riot can be dispersed by a peace officer using reasonable force.

    Peace Officers

    • Certain individuals, including sheriffs, constables, and police officers, are designated as peace officers.

    U.S. Constitution

    • The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that all the rights and liberties of the Bill of Rights will be accorded to citizens of the states and that states must abide by the first 10 amendments.

    Traffic Stops

    • An officer may make a traffic stop after they have reasonable suspicion that a traffic violation has occurred.

    Line of Duty Death

    • A person who is killed in the line of duty may have their name listed on the Texas Peace Officer Memorial.

    Use of Force Options

    • The use of force options includes verbal commands, de-escalation techniques, and physical force.

    Victims of Crime

    • The duty of the victim assistance coordinator is to ensure that victims, guardians, and close relatives of deceased victims are afforded the rights granted to them by law.

    Patrol Skills

    • From a tactical standpoint, the majority of stops fall under the category of high-risk stops.

    Offenses Involving Firearms

    • A person commits an offense if they carry a handgun while intoxicated.

    Canine Encounters

    • One technique to avoid a canine conflict is to remain still and silent.

    Family Violence

    • In domestic violence cases, the violence usually escalates in frequency and severity over time.

    Prostitution

    • A person commits the crime of aggravated promotion of prostitution if they knowingly own, invest in, finance, control, supervise, or manage a prostitution enterprise that uses more than five prostitutes.

    Child Abuse

    • During an investigation of certain reports alleging child abuse, an officer must accompany a CPS investigator to the scene as soon as possible.

    Use of Force

    • An officer may face possible liability for failure to stop other officers from using excessive force in their presence.

    Risk Factors

    • The strongest risk factor for juvenile delinquency is the lack of a stable family environment.

    Sexual Assault of a Child

    • A person commits sexual assault if they intentionally or knowingly cause the penetration of the anus or female sexual organ of a child.

    Written Communications

    • Crash reports and supplement reports are examples of common types of written communications.

    Arson

    • A person commits arson if they start a fire or cause an explosion with intent to destroy a building or habitation.

    U.S. Constitution and TX Bill of Rights

    • The requirement that the government must act in accordance with due process of law is contained in the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

    Prosecution

    • The prosecuting attorney must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant's conduct does not fall within an exception to the offense.

    Interviewing

    • When interviewing suspects, it is important to listen actively and maintain a neutral demeanor.

    Professionalism and Ethics

    • The misuse of the term "professionalism" in law enforcement involves the use of the term to justify authoritarian or unaccountable behavior.

    Use of Deadly Force

    • The use of deadly force is justified in certain circumstances, such as to protect human life.

    Multiculturalism

    • Discrimination involves the unjust or prejudicial treatment of people based on their race, gender, or other characteristics.

    Traffic Law

    • A stop sign erected by a business within their parking lot is not a traffic control device.

    U.S. Constitution and TX Bill of Rights

    • The prohibition against unlawful search and seizure is contained in the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 1, Section 9 of the TX Bill of Rights.

    Tort Liability

    • Actions initiated under civil law involve two parties, one alleging wrongdoing on the part of the other.

    De-Escalation Strategies

    • The Critical Decision-Making Model serves as a tool for evaluating and adjusting actions during critical incidents.

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