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Q: When using cocaine, what does freebasing mean? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: To purify (cocaine) by dissolving it in a heated solvent and separating and drying the precipitate or to use (cocaine purified in this way) by burning it and inhaling the fumes. Q: When a building is blocked in such a manner that anyone leaving the building will be seen and able to be detained for questioning, this is called what? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Blockade Q: If you injure a person while arresting them, what is the first thing you need to do? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Provide care before incarceration Q: If a person is accused of theft, and has two prior convictions, can they be charged with a felony? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Yes Q: Can a law enforcement officer and a mental health worker take a juvenile into temporary protective custody without a court order? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Yes, for safety. A court order will be needed for permanent protective custody
Q: If you conduct a traffic stop, and the operator fails a Field Sobriety Test, blows .00% BAC, then refuses a blood test, what can you do from that point? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Driver license will be taken away (revoked) for one year Q: You are on patrol in a park. A BOLO is put out; reference a bicycle stolen from near your location, with a description of the bicycle and suspect. You are approximately five minutes from the location and see an individual on a bike matching the description from the BOLO, what do you have? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Probable Cause Q: Drunk guy walks into a bar, bartender refuses to serve him, drunk guy takes a swing at bartender, bartender blocks and causes drunk guy to miss. Drunk guy falls and breaks his arm. Who can be charged with what in this situation? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: The Drunk; Assault in the 3rd Degree Q: A hunter crosses onto a farmer's property while hunting. The farmer sees the hunter and shows him where the property line is and asks the hunter to leave his property. The farmer leaves the area. Instead of leaving the property, the hunter decides to stay and hunt for a while. What can the hunter be charged with? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Trespassing 1st Degree Q: What is the securest method of cuffing a prisoner? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Behind the back with the back of the hands facing each other and the palms facing outward and double locked to avoid excessive tightening
Q: How is a crime scene documented? ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --A: Photos, video, sketches Q: What makes robbery a crime? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Stealing property with physical force or threats
- Technical Studies One can generally say that a serial murderer has the following characteristics: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------They are a dangerous criminal. They murder more than once. Their crime may have a similar modis operandi. The right of the people to be secure that excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted is embodied in which amendment? ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------c. Eighth Officer Brown responds to a report of property damage. After interviewing the complainant, Officer Brown determines the complainant had contracted with a construction company to put in a water line and in the process the backhoe operator backed into his house causing substantial damage. The complainant wants the backhoe operator arrested. This is a: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------b. Civil matter After a search warrant has been served: ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----d. All items seized need to be listed on the return to the court.
When handcuffing a prisoner who is unruly: ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------c. Handcuff the prisoners hands behind their back and apply leg restraints if necessary, insuring the handcuffs and leg restraints are double locked. Officer Brown has developed sufficient probable cause to arrest suspect Jones for misdemeanor stealing. Officer Brown is able to locate suspect Jones one month after the incident. At the time of the arrest Officer Jones must have in his possession: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a. Writ of Habeas Corpus b. Writ of Mandamus c. Subpoena Duces Tecum A: d. None of the above In a DWI investigation, eight hundredths of one percent or more by weight of alcohol in the suspect's blood is: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------c. Prima Facie evidence that the suspect is intoxicated T F A Missouri STARS accident report must be completed on all private property accidents. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------F You have answered a second domestic abuse call at the same residence involving the same husband and wife. The husband is identified as the primary aggressor. The wife does not want her husband arrested and doesn't want any report made. If this second call has taken place within hours of the first and you can identify the primary aggressor, you must make an arrest. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------c. 12
However, every law enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person, or total property damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an investigation. Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles. Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? ------CORRECT ANSWER---- -----------A: There are three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls. Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------A: Juvenile Officer. Q: Who can transport juveniles? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Officers can transport juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when necessary. Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01- 03 - 2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a STARS Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic stop?(everyone) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Everyone - you must maintain situational awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk). Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: The Isosceles and the Weaver. Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Yes Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side). Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement vehicle? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
Q: If an operator of a motor vehicle exits the vehicle while you are conducting a traffic stop, are you then authorized to search the vehicle? ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Not without probable cause and consent to search Q: What is squelch used for on the radio? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------- ------A: In devices such as two-way radios (also known as radiotelephones), the squelch can be adjusted with a knob, others have push buttons or a sequence of button presses. This setting adjusts the threshold at which signals will open (un-mute) the audio channel. Backing off the control will turn on the audio, and the operator will hear white noise (also called "static" or squelch noise) if there is no signal present. The usual operation is to adjust the control until the channel just shuts off - then only a small threshold signal is needed to turn on the speaker. However, if a weak signal is annoying, the operator can adjust the squelch to open only when stronger signals are received. Q: What do you need to prior to communicating on the radio? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Know what you're going to say before you start transmitting) Q: What happens to the frequency on a radar when and object is moving towards it? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Increases Q: How many people are required to form a gang? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Criminal street gang", any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of one or more of the criminal acts enumerated in subdivision (2) of this section, which has a
common name or common identifying sign or symbol, whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity. Q: What are some of the indicators of a gang neighborhood? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Graffiti Q: Should everyone in a riot control squad be trained to take the squad leaders position? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Yes T/F: The objective of crowd control is to diffuse the situation? ------ CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Q: What is an infraction? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: An infraction is a somewhat broad term used to describe the breaking of the law. Most often, the term refers to a fairly minor law or local ordinance. Although technically a violation of statutory law, the way most infractions are treated makes them seem more akin to a civil offense. For example, an infraction does not receive the benefit of a jury trial, as a judge simply presides over the proceedings and passes judgment. Q: What are some characteristics of abuse victims? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------• Low self esteem
- Emotional and economic dependency
- Continued faith and hope abuser will "grow up"
- Depression
- Stress disorders and/or psychosomatic complaints
- Accepts blame and guilt for violence
- Socially isolated, e.g. avoids social interaction, never seems to be alone
- Believes social myths about battering
amendment is guaranteed by the court (i.e. cannot interview, or interrogate without having attorney present). guarantees a citizen a speedy trial, a fair jury, an attorney if the accused person wants one, and the chance to confront the witnesses who is accusing the defendant of a crime, meaning he or she can see who is making accusations. Q: 8th Amendment? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Excessive bail, and fines, Cruel and unusual punishment (a lot of issues with Corrections) Q: 14th Amendment? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: All of the 50 states shall guarantee the same due process to citizens of a state that are guaranteed to citizens of the United States under the 5th and 6th Amendment. Theft: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------simply involves taking something from someone else with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Embezzlement is a form of theft in which an employee diverts money intended for his employer or other employees for his or her own use. Likewise, fraud is also a form of theft, involving using trickery to permanently deprive someone of his or her property. Burglary: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------is the intent to break into a building without consent with the intent of committing a crime inside (including theft). Burglary is a specific intent crime, requiring that the burglar knowingly intend to commit a crime while inside. A person does not have to forcibly enter a building to commit burglary; going in through an unlocked window or door can still fulfill the "breaking" element of burglary.
Robbery: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------: is another specific intent crime, requiring both theft and a form of violence or threat of violence used to deprive someone of their property. The most common example of a robbery is a convenience store holdup, in which a robber threatens to shoot. Q: What is Testimonial Evidence? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Oral or written assertion offered in a court as a proof of the truth of what is being stated. It includes testimony evidence. Tested by credibility of person giving it, they have firsthand knowledge, truthfulness Q: Physical Evidence? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Chain of Custody Q: Hearsay information? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Not generally allowed to be used because it is not testable, not firsthand knowledge. Can be allowed under hearsay rule (7-11 rules). Party that wants to use it motion for it to be used explains why it should be allowed under one of the 7-11 rules and the judge rules to allow it. Q: Miranda equation is custody plus interrogation requires Miranda rights warning to be given. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: TRUE Q: Provisions of Miranda applies equally to both testimonial and physical evidence? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: False. Miranda applies only to testimonial evidence as one of the tests for reliability and to show that a statement we got that includes elements of an offense establish a crime was committed and the statement was voluntarily given.
Q: "Plain view seizure" to be legal the officer must be where he or she is entitled to be and must immediately recognize the items to be seized as evidence control substance or contraband? ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------A. True. Two things ; Lawfully be where you're at when you see what you see and recognize it as evidence, controlled substance, and contraband (Cannot handle the evidence, controlled substance or contraband to check if it is what it is) Q: Stop and Frisk- can you squeeze shoulder bags and soft containers in their personal possession? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: True as long as you are checking for weapons. Cannot go in the bag or container on a frisk. Can go into them during a search. Q: The scope of a search incidents associated into a lawful arrest includes? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Search the person and area within the persons immediate touch and control. Q: You observe and unconscious person in the park and you check for injuries and call an ambulance. In your mind the symptoms this person is suffering diabetic seizures. Is it legal to look on around or on the person for a medical alert tag or card? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: This is legal because emergency or exertive circumstances for the health and welfare of the individual. If you find drugs on the person you can legally arrest the person let the ambulance crew know and put it in the report. You were not looking into the bag for evidence. Q: You are asking guild seeking questions, you haven't used any physical force, and you've only currently just asked for the conversation to take place. The suspect is nervous and suspect believes he or she cannot leave or that he or she can refuse to answer do Miranda rights be given? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: TRUE. Because it is what the suspect believes "cannot leave and can refuse to answer" that matters for Miranda issues. Q: There are two general requirements for a person to be found criminally reliable. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: 1. Persons conduct must be a voluntary act. 2. Culpable mental state. Tennessee vs Garner obligated by 4th amendment to give warning to use deadly force "if feasible". MO Statutory law defines four instances in which you may use force to include deadly force by statute A Missouri officer has a criminal defense if you reasonable believe it is immediately necessary to use deadly force and:
- The person you are going to use deadly force against is a fleeing felon
- Armed and Dangerous
- Resisting arrest by use of a dangerous or a deadly weapon
- If you believe if not prohibited right now without delay they are going to go out and continue to casue harm, death, or serious bodily harm to the public ** to be in compliance with the supreme court case you should not use the fleeing felon element as a standalone defense Q: Only one statue in Missouri allows for the death sentence or life sentence without probation or parole? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
- A: Murder in the first degree Q: First Degree Murder? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: Intentionally causing the death of another person after deliberating about it Q: Felony Murder rule? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: If a person while in the commission of a felony or while fleeing from a felony causes the death of another human being
Schedule II Drugs ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The drug or other substances have a high potential for abuse, the drug or other substances have currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions, Abuse of the drug or other substances may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. (OxyCotin, Percecet, Fentanyl, Morphine) Schedule III Drugs ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The drug or other substance has a potential for abuse less than the drugs or other substances in schedules I and II, The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. (Steroids, Barbituates, Vicodine, PCP) Schedule IV Drugs ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The drug or other substance has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule III, The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule III. (Xanax, Valium, Ambien, Provigil) Schedule V Drugs ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The drug or other substance has a low potential for abuse relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule IV, The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the drugs or other substances in schedule IV. (Cough Supressants, Weight loss drugs, Atrophine, Diphenoxylate)
Q: Driving while intoxicated (DWI) requires the drive to have .05% BAC? --- ---CORRECT ANSWER---------------A: FALSE. There is no amount of BAC in the state of Missouri that is required to file charges to prove DWI. BAC has no influence. Impaired driving is the basis for DWI. Q .08% blood alcohol content does what? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------- ------A. Magic number the prosecutor can use to file charges to file BAC as the criminal charge. If you make a DWI arrest during booking you are required to fill out the alcohol influence report form as part of the DWI arrest. You must read the implied consent to the person arrested, you are required to give them 20 minutes to contact an attorney should they choose, they also make up their mind if they are going to take a chemical test or not (Breath, blood, saliva, urine) any two you request. If they refuse any two of the test they lose their license for one year. If the person agrees to the test and they are .08% or more you as a Peace officer are required to take their Missouri issued license away from them and send a certified DWI arrest report to the Missouri DEPT of Revenue with their Missouri issued Drivers license. *Under 21 DWI drivers will lose their license for a BAC of .02-.079. Class A felonies ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------include murder, first degree kidnapping, forcible rape of a child under twelve years old, first degree robbery, and some drug crimes.
- The authorized sentence for a Class A felony is a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years or life in prison. Class B felonies ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------in Missouri include voluntary manslaughter and first degree burglary.
- For a Class B felony, the court can impose a minimum of 5 years in prison and maximum of 15 years.
