Public Employees' Right to Immunity and the Exclusionary Rule

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In the context of mental health emergencies, when can police officers enter a private home to place an EDP into protective custody?

  • When a judge issues a warrant of apprehension
  • When the EDP poses a 'likelihood of serious harm'
  • When officers restrain the EDP
  • When a clinician issues a commitment order (correct)

What is the primary criterion for involuntary commitment in mental health emergencies?

  • High level of unpredictability
  • Likelihood of serious harm due to mental illness (correct)
  • Inability to protect oneself
  • History of violent behavior

Under what circumstances can officers seek consent to enter a home during a mental health emergency?

  • If exigent circumstances make it necessary (correct)
  • If they have issued a commitment order
  • If they have probable cause
  • If consulting with a clinician is impractical

What role do clinicians play in the process of involuntary commitment orders?

<p>Issuing commitment orders in emergencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates the decision-making process for taking an EDP into custody in category 3 compared to categories 1, 2, and 4?

<p>Probable cause that the EDP poses a 'likelihood of serious harm' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of police officers when transporting an EDP during mental health emergencies?

<p>Transporting the EDP to an appropriate local facility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'exclusionary rule' mentioned in the text?

<p>A rule that makes obtaining tainted evidence inadmissible at trial. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one main reason opponents of the exclusionary rule are concerned about?

<p>It can allow guilty individuals to avoid punishment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would 'attenuation doctrine' apply?

<p>When evidence is obtained after an initial improper police action is separated by time or events. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would statements made by an individual inside their home after an improper arrest not be admissible in court according to the text?

<p>Because an improper arrest taints everything related to the arrest, including statements made inside the home. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be a situation where 'intervening event' could make evidence admissible?

<p>When there is an initial bad stop but then a new event occurs, leading to the discovery of evidence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the exclusionary rule be considered controversial according to the text?

<p>Proponents believe it holds police accountable while opponents think it allows guilt to escape punishment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of proper booking procedures after an arrest?

<p>To identify the arrestee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations can officers and caseworkers enter an elder's residence without consent, according to the text?

<p>In an emergency or with a court order only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions may animals be placed in protective custody for animal cruelty as per the text?

<p>When they are confined in a vehicle under extreme heat or cold conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does an arrestee have the right to make a telephone call as per the text?

<p>Within one hour of arrival at the police station (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if evidence is gained from intentionally withholding an arrestee's phone call?

<p>The evidence is suppressed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of officers during a child transfer to DCF custody as stated in the text?

<p>To accompany DCF employees, keep peace, and ensure safe removal of the child (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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