Police Impartiality and Fourth Amendment Quiz

All law enforcement actions will be based on a standard of reasonable suspicion or ______ cause

Officers should rely on their training, experience, knowledge, specific facts and ______

Officers must be able to articulate specific facts and circumstances that support reasonable suspicion or ______ cause

Officers shall not consider race / ethnicity in establishing either reasonable suspicion or ______ cause

Officers may take into account the reported race or ethnicity of a specific suspect or suspects based on trustworthy, locally relevant information that links a person or persons of a specific race / ethnicity to a particular unlawful ______(s)

Race / ethnicity can never be used as the sole basis for probable cause or reasonable ______

Except as provided above, race / ethnicity shall not be a motivating factor in making law enforcement decisions. 1-134.3 PREVENTING PERCEPTIONS OF ______

Each officer shall make every effort to be ______ and professional when conducting pedestrian and vehicle stops.

An officer conducting a stop should introduce himself to the citizen (providing name and Agency affiliation), and state the reason for the stop as soon as ______, unless providing this information will compromise officer or public safety.

During pedestrian and vehicle stops, officers should ensure the detention is no longer than necessary to take appropriate action for the known or suspected offense, and the citizen understands the purpose of any reasonable ______.

If requested, an officer should provide his name and identification number in writing or on a business ______.

Personnel found to be engaging in a pattern of bias-based profiling will be subject to counseling, remedial training, and/or disciplinary measures, up to and including ______.

Supervisors shall ensure all personnel in their command are familiar with the content of this policy and are operating in ______ with it.

To facilitate compliance with Agency policies, the Training Division will ensure training pertaining to bias-based profiling and its related legal issues is provided to all recruit training classes and on an annual basis for all ______.

During the course of any official investigation by the Agency, all members shall be required to give a full, complete, and truthful statement when ______.

When an employee becomes aware of facts or circumstances that indicate some type of action is required by the Agency, that employee will take action as would be required by the nature of their ______.

________ should be given to utilizing police personnel not directly involved in contentious actions or following use of force incidents, if feasible.

The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office has primary responsibility for all ______ proceedings that occur in Charles County.

The violation of any federal, state, or local law and/or ordinance shall be considered conduct not consistent with employment by the Charles County Sheriff's Office and will subject the employee to ______ action.

It is essential to ensure the security of the promotional examination process and fairness to every candidate, therefore applicants shall not disclose any aspect of the written or oral examinations to any other ______.

No member of this Agency shall alter, deface, destroy, or remove any official memorandum, notice, or written material that has been duly posted within any Agency facility to prevent the ______ removal of materials.

Burning of tobacco products (smoking) is prohibited in all Agency facilities, including Agency-owned vehicles and vessels. Approved outdoor smoking areas will be designated for each Agency facility to ensure compliance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 09.12.23 regarding ______.