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  • Close-up photos distance guidelines: Which distance is recommended?
  • How should witnesses, suspects, and victims be processed and interviewed?
  • Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
  • Which Supreme Court case established the stop-and-frisk concept based on reasonable suspicion?
  • The Modus Operandi refers to which aspect of a crime?
  • Which term describes the court appearance where charges are presented and a plea is entered?
  • A civil infraction is punishable by:
  • A criminal's reason for committing a crime is commonly known as:
  • The first step in lifting fingerprints at a crime scene is:
  • This must be performed by an agent who decides willfully to perform the act. The statement is referring to:
  • The landmark Supreme Court case that deals with 'Reasonableness' in use of force cases is:
  • Which of the following is considered a less severe offense than a misdemeanor or felony?
  • Footwear or tire impressions are best described as which type of evidence?
  • A witness who provides background information about a person but is not an expert is known as a __________ witness.
  • A photo of tire marks is critical evidence because tire marks are vulnerable.
  • Which term describes physical items collected from a crime scene that can be observed directly?
  • Transient evidence can include which of the following as a valid example?
  • There are two basic types of sketches as part of crime scene investigation: Rough and ___
  • When an officer is talking to a violator, which action is recommended?
  • Evidence that is not readily visible to the naked eye is called?
  • Close-up photos should include which elements?
  • What is the most common type of sketch drawn at the crime scene?
  • What is described as a voice of reason urging oneself to avoid evil and do good?
  • True or False: If there is more than one occupant in a vehicle, the primary officer must have the next occupant exit before the backup officer searches the driver and places them in the squad car.
  • Which term best describes the overall relationship between the police and the community served?
  • Documentary evidence can include which of the following?
  • The right of an individual to participate in government affairs is known as what?
  • Person who is present but not involved
  • The rough sketch is NOT which of the following?
  • Which case is the first significant U.S. Supreme Court decision involving motor vehicles?
  • Which sketch shows the scene from a top-down view?
  • The statement 'Voluntary manslaughter is typically committed under the influence of passion' is true.
  • Unreasonable searches and seizures are prohibited by which amendment?
  • Which term refers to the fundamental beliefs that inform decisions and actions in a profession?
  • Which case applied Weeks v. U.S. to trials in the state courts?
  • Which action is typical for reentry into a crime scene after it has been released?
  • Which option lists the correct number of amendments currently in the United States Constitution?
  • In professional ethics, the term for broad, foundational principles guiding behavior is Canons.
  • In close-up photography guidelines, which element is NOT listed as required?
  • Which container is preferred for arson evidence to minimize contamination?
  • By definition, the criminal act and the mental state occur together in order for a crime to take place. This is known as:
  • Which term describes the professional obligation of a supervisor for the actions of subordinates?
  • Which feature on a sketch provides the means to interpret symbols?
  • Which of the following is NOT a canon of police ethics?
  • A speedy and public trial is protected by which amendment?
  • Battery is defined as:
  • Schedule One substances are characterized by which description?
  • Which of the following best describes the purpose of standards of practice in law enforcement and crime scene investigation?
  • What amendment to the United States Constitution protects the citizenry from the government taking private property without just compensation?
  • A felony is punishable by:
  • Which statement is true about mishandling crime scene evidence?
  • The doing either through ignorance, inattention, or malice, of that which the police officer had no legal right to do at all, as where he acts without any authority whatsoever or exceeds, ignores or abuses his powers
  • Loss of parental rights may be a consequence of child abuse.
  • It is normal for the driver to be nervous while the officer is talking to them.
  • Which stage involves processing a suspect after arrest?
  • Documentary evidence consists of documents, audio-video, and other digital, text, or written messages or social media posts.
  • An eyewitness, character witness, or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert, is known as a ___________ witness.
  • If an officer sees a weapon in a suspect's waistband, he should not say anything to the suspect about it.
  • What is the information-gathering activity of police that involves direct questioning of suspects?
  • Which of the following is a pleasant activity to be performed by a police officer on duty?
  • Includes elective and appointive officials and employees, permanent or temporary, whether in the career or non-career service, including military and police personnel, regardless of compensation.
  • It refers to the sum total of dealings of the police with the people it serves.
  • Which of the following is an example of associative evidence?
  • Which technique is used to determine the area of origin at a crime scene?
  • Which term defines actions that are allowed by law but may still be improper due to misuse of power?
  • The main difference between First and Second Degree murder is:
  • Which of the following most clearly illustrates a crime against a person?
  • One of the leading influences on corrections officer staff culture is the potential:
  • Which of the following would not be categorized as a felony?
  • Which of the following offenses is typically prosecuted under criminal law rather than civil law?
  • A felony is punishable by which of the following?
  • Should officers park their cars side-by-side during a felony traffic stop?
  • What individual is in charge of securing the crime scene?
  • In what year was Graham v. Connor established?
  • 'Fruit of the poisonous tree' refers to
  • When a witness becomes a suspect, the interview is best described as what?
  • Which concept requires police actions to be evaluated for reasonableness under the total circumstances?
  • Which of the following can be collected from a living individual?
  • What term describes engaging in outside employment as a police officer?
  • Police stop a male for speeding, ask to search the vehicle, and the man consents. The search is valid under which exception?
  • During a felony traffic stop, the following statement is true or false: an officer does not need to take cover behind the door.
  • Which statement about child abuse is true?
  • Which element is explicitly included in reconstructing the crime scene?
  • What describes the justified use of force an officer believes is necessary and consistent with the welfare of the individual?
  • In Michigan, adults are anyone age and over?
  • Which statement best describes the purpose of a rough sketch?
  • Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
  • Which action demonstrates professional conduct by an officer?
  • Which category would include residues from gunpowder?
  • Public officers and employees who serve with the highest degree of integrity, loyalty, responsibility, and efficiency manifest that the public office is a
  • Educational neglect refers to failing to provide a child with educational opportunities.
  • Which of the following best explains due process of law?
  • Which officers are responsible for acting as spokespeople for the police department by responding to requests for interviews by news media?
  • Assaults are defined as:
  • A person who uses drugs relatively infrequently, primarily with friends, and in social contexts is known as a:
  • Extradition refers to the surrender by one jurisdiction to another of a person accused or convicted of a crime. Which option correctly names this process?
  • Which element is NOT explicitly listed as part of reconstructing the crime scene?
  • Which item is least likely to be part of a professional code of ethics?
  • Which term refers to the formal request to a court asking for a specific action or decision?
  • A(n) __________ is defined as criminal proceedings: the examination in court of the issues of fact and relevant law in a case for the purpose of convicting or acquitting the defendant.
  • Which concept describes the police officer's obligation to act within the law and maintain ethical standards in duties?
  • Which practice would be least aligned with police ethics canon?
  • What are the three major components of the criminal justice system?
  • They are neither considered as moral or immoral and sometimes known as psychic responses.
  • Under which condition is the spiral search method best used?
  • What proof of documentation of a photograph should be recorded in a photo log?
  • Which is NOT a requirement for technical writing?
  • When an officer approaches the vehicle, what is the first step they should take?
  • Which schedule category is typically reserved for drugs with medical use and low potential for abuse?
  • DNA fluid such as blood or sexual assault fluids should always be kept in a plastic evidence bag.
  • In the PNP basic issues, what is the key to professionalism?
  • Which of the following is NOT a true statement about child abuse?
  • Which type of evidence involves the transfer of materials between objects during contact?
  • What is the basic weapon of police officers?
  • A witness may only give their opinion in court if the court declares what?
  • A felony traffic stop is conducted under which circumstances?
  • Which statement best describes the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine?
  • In the use of force continuum, which of the following is an example of the less-lethal use of force?
  • Which term describes the ability to make ethical decisions based on judgment and experience?
  • The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony is which crime?
  • While talking to the violator, an officer should:
  • What is the highest court in the United States?
  • Which term denotes the lack of moral judgment, i.e., neither good nor bad?
  • During which step in the pretrial activities does a judicial officer determine if a crime has been committed?
  • Reentry into a crime scene after it has been released may what?
  • What does HGN stand for?
  • If the responding officer identifies threats such as biological weapons, chemical hazards, or bombs, which of the following is the recommended response?
  • The unlawful shooting of fleeing felons would be a violation of which Amendment?
  • Which term describes a duty to actively promote beneficial acts for others?
  • Which of the following is NOT classified as a Schedule I drug?
  • Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of mishandling crime scene investigations?
  • Police respond to an active stabbing within an apartment complex. Upon arriving the police hear yelling and screaming from behind the door. Blood is pooling under the door. Police enter without a search warrant under what exception?
  • Which of the following is a type of aggravated aggression?
  • A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent, a status offender, or a dependent, and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile, is a:
  • The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution says that no person may be tried twice for the same offense: This is known as:
  • During a traffic stop, a person who saw the crime take place is commonly called what in investigative terms?
  • Which term refers to the moral standards that govern behavior in a professional setting?
  • Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
  • The First Amendment protects all of the following except:
  • The release by executive decision of a prisoner from a federal or state correctional facility who has not served their full sentence and whose freedom is contingent on obeying specified rules of behavior is called a:
  • Duties of the First Responder consist of which of the following?
  • The order of authority within a police department is known as the?
  • Which of the following is NOT typically included in an incident report?
  • Which of the following refers to the set of conducts and behavior governing a group, a class, or an organization?
  • Bones should be packaged in a paper bag.
  • A police officer or person acting and or conducting himself according to his professional conduct and ethical standard is ____
  • Which program is designed to influence public opinion in favor of the police?
  • In policing, which term describes the area a patrol officer is assigned?
  • A gun should be collected using which of the following methods as the first step?
  • A tort action is an example of which remedy?
  • During a stop, which practice involves watching the occupants for unusual movement to assess risk?
  • It is the power of lawful authority to govern his subjects and to make laws for them
  • Which option best describes the relationship between ethics and law?
  • Probation, parole, home confinement, and electronic monitoring are examples of which correctional approach?
  • If a potential bomb or other major threat is identified, which response is appropriate?
  • What is the first thing an officer needs the driver to do in a felony traffic stop?
  • What is the primary purpose of the crime scene investigator's training described in the material?
  • The statement 'The good faith exception applies when police rely on a defective warrant in good faith' is:
  • Which statement best describes the accuracy of the claim: 'The statement about placing DNA in a plastic bag is true'?
  • Preliminary Exams should be heard within how many days?
  • Person on whom a crime was committed
  • Which of the following is NOT considered to be a type of biological evidence?
  • The study of standards of conduct and moral judgement is known as which concept?
  • The Bill of Rights comprises how many amendments?
  • In crime scene context, what is a bystander?
  • Which stage in the criminal justice process involves taking pictures and fingerprints of a suspect?
  • The ethical duty that officers owe the public as stewards of public trust is called what?
  • A Tort action occurs under:
  • What is the decision of the jury in a jury trial or a judicial officer in a nonjury trial and decides the guilt or innocence of a defendant?
  • A preliminary hearing is held to:
  • Which doctrine allows admission of evidence obtained from an independent, lawful source even if the initial search was illegal?
  • The moral obligation that depends upon freewill is called which term?
  • Which doctrine holds that illegally seized evidence cannot be used in a trial?
  • The Supreme Court case that established the standard of objective reasonableness in determining the appropriate use of deadly force by a police officer is
  • In crime scene investigations, trail patterns are commonly observed in which type of incident?
  • Which of the following is NOT typically worn as personal protective equipment at a crime scene?
  • If any remain in the vehicle after initial commands, what should the primary officer do?
  • Which statement best describes the importance of the element of surprise for an officer during a stop?
  • The Statute of Limitations for First Degree Murder, First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and the Michigan Anti-Terrorism Act is how many years?
  • The method used to develop latent fingerprints primarily depends on which factor?
  • A screwdriver dent in a wood door is an example of which type of evidence?
  • If an officer discovers that the driver has a warrant, what does the officer need to dispatch to do before arresting the person?
  • Which of the following is NOT a traditional sentencing option?
  • Which concept represents the professional expectation for ethical behavior among officers?
  • Truancy, vagrancy, and running away from home are examples of what category of offenses?
  • Which statement about photo logs is correct?
  • After the officers believe all of the suspects have gotten out of the suspect's vehicle, what should the primary officer do next?
  • During a stop, which sensory cue should be observed?
  • Hair and fibers are examples of which type of evidence?
  • Which amendment protects the right to counsel in criminal prosecutions?
  • Truancy, vagrancy, and running from home are examples of:
  • Blood which is flung off of swinging objects creates which type of spatter?
  • Which task should be given the least priority when first securing a crime scene?
  • The sum total of dealings of the police with the people it serves is referred to as which term?
  • Two or more sentences imposed at the same time after conviction for more than one offense and served at the same time is:
  • What term is commonly used to describe the neighborhood a patrol officer is assigned?
  • Which term describes a public official committing illegal acts or wrongdoing in the performance of duties?
  • Diminished capacity is:
  • Probable cause exists when a reasonable person would believe what?
  • How should a final crime scene sketch be prepared?
  • An established and generally accepted moral values refer to:
  • Who was the English person who introduced the principles which might be considered as a version of code of ethics?
  • Which documents should an officer obtain from a driver during a traffic stop?
  • What should an officer do before they impound a vehicle?
  • Locard's Exchange Principle is an exact quote used by Locard.
  • The wise use of one's judgement, personal experience and common sense to decide a particular situation describes which concept?
  • Which term describes the act of intentionally touching another person that may constitute a crime?
  • At the state level, who is the highest-ranking law enforcement official?
  • Tennessee v. Garner addresses use of deadly force against which category of suspect?
  • The study of insect activity to determine the time of death is called what?
  • Which statement best describes the timing of preliminary exams?
  • Which term describes the site of the original or first criminal activity?
  • Which of the following items should be labeled as biohazards?
  • Which statement best describes civil law in relation to private disputes?
  • Associative evidence examples are personal belongings such as glass, tire tracks, or blood stains.
  • It refers to the commitment, dignity and attitude of an individual towards work and his integrity and his practice of the core moral value principles
  • In the context of criminal sentencing, what term represents the opposite of mitigating circumstances?
  • What is the best definition of probable cause?
  • What is the most common cause of accidents?
  • The unlawful, intentional inflicting, or attempted or threatened to inflict, of serious injury upon the person of another is the crime of:
  • An oral or written request made to a court at any time before, during, or after court proceedings asking the court to make a specified finding, decision, or order is also known as:
  • The best PCR a police officer can do to the community is
  • The name given to the framework describing the levels of force used by officers is what?
  • What is the most common type of spatter found at a crime scene?
  • Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct will turn into First Degree in all of the following cases except:
  • Which case established the early standard allowing warrantless vehicle searches when probable cause exists?
  • SFST is an acronym for...
  • The statement 'The Filipino is worth dying for' would best describe which concept?
  • The three branches of government in the United States are:
  • In most states the illegal blood alcohol content for those over 21 is:
  • Which term refers to the protection against use of illegally obtained evidence?
  • Which amendment concerns the defendant's right to a trial by jury?
  • Sentencing for misdemeanors are heard in:
  • It is important for the officer to identify themselves.
  • In crime scene investigations, what is the maximum number of entry and exit points for a crime scene?
  • A systematic search takes place after a preliminary search and before a search warrant is completed. True or False?
  • The protection against unreasonable searches and seizures is found in which amendment?
  • Which category would include fibers that could tie a suspect to a scene?
  • Which level of government is primarily responsible for city policing?
  • It is the essence of good manners, a manifestation of sportsmanship and an exposition of gentility and culture
  • What is the term for the site of the original or first criminal activity in a case?
  • A child who has engaged in an activity that would be considered a crime if the child were an adult is considered to be what type of child?
  • Who should give verbal commands during a stop involving multiple occupants?
  • Which step should occur first at a crime scene?
  • What term describes the authority exercised by a supervisor over subordinates?
  • When documenting changes to the crime scene, which action should the first responder take?
  • Which of the following is the distinction of human acts between acts of man?
  • Which statement best describes the spiral search method used by investigators?
  • Which statement best describes a negative duty?
  • Wet, bloody garments or material should not be packaged and sealed in a plastic bag. Which choice best states this rule?
  • What form of probation requires face-to-face contact between the probation officer and the probationer?
  • Which term refers to the overall standard by which officers' actions are judged in terms of fairness and integrity in public service?
  • Which tool is commonly used to handle firearms without direct contact?
  • Miranda Rights must be read when?
  • The Latin term Corpus delicti translates to which English phrase?
  • Failure to provide medical care to a child is a sign of which type of abuse?
  • Which of the following is NOT legally considered a form of child neglect?
  • At the County level, the Chief Law Enforcement official is the:
  • A stop-and-frisk is permissible when an officer has what?
  • Standards of practice define what professionals should do in terms of procedural steps.
  • Transient evidence examples include the smell of cigarette smoke and the temperature of coffee in a mug. Which option best reflects the truth value of this statement?
  • Which disciplinary measure will most likely produce discontentment and grievance?
  • Unfair or unjust acts usually given to friends or relatives are called what?
  • The following is an example of a crime against a person?
  • What term refers to factors that worsen a sentence?
  • A Conservation Officer enters woods without a search warrant and cites hunter for illegal bait pile who was hunting over the bait. What exception to the Search Warrant Rule did the officer use?
  • True or False: An officer should park behind and to the right of the violator when pulling them over.
  • How many Constitutional Amendments are in the United States Constitution?
  • How many levels are there in an officer's Use of Force Continuum?
  • A search warrant must be supported by what?
  • Which three elements are essential to record in a photo log for each image?
  • Which landmark Supreme Court case prohibited the shooting of fleeing felons?
  • Which item does not belong to the group: Canons, Standards of practice, Tenets, Code of ethics?
  • Which exception to the exclusionary rule allows admissibility of evidence obtained through a defective warrant if police acted in good faith?
  • Which of the following best describes Canons in a professional context?
  • Which of the following is NOT a traditional sentencing option?
  • Which statement is INCORRECT regarding methods of avoiding cross-contamination at a crime scene?
  • Drugs, explosives, and toxicological samples are classified as which type of evidence?
  • The decision by one of the courtroom professionals to charge, or not to charge, a person with an offense is called:
  • What is the primary purpose of packaging each piece of evidence in its own container?
  • Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of juror challenge?
  • What term describes a person who witnessed the crime as it occurred?
  • The acronym LEIN stands for which of the following?
  • In the context of acts, which term refers to actions that involve conscious decision by a person?
  • Which item is NOT information needed to maintain a chain of custody?
  • Which of the following measures helps prevent contamination at a crime scene?
  • Which document filed in juvenile court asks the court to assume jurisdiction over a juvenile due to delinquency, dependency, or a status offense?
  • What term exists when a reasonable person would believe a specific individual has committed a crime?
  • Schedule One controlled substances are:
  • Which doctrine holds that illegally seized evidence is not admissible in court?
  • If a witness testifies about what Witness A told them about Witness C, this is considered what type of evidence?
  • Footprints should be photographed immediately upon discovery.
  • Higher levels of professional police service are on-demand nowadays in view of what factor?
  • Which BAC level is commonly used as the legal threshold for driving under the influence for adults over 21?
  • What legal term describes the ready visibility of objects that might be seized as evidence during a police search in the absence of a warrant?
  • Which term refers to the inappropriate use of official power for personal gain?
  • In a traffic stop, which documents may an officer request from a driver?
  • Arresting a suspect without a warrant of arrest may tantamount to which of the following?
  • The rule that allowed deadly force to prevent the escape of a suspected felon, even when there was no immediate threat to the public, is known as the Fleeing Felon Rule.
  • The main difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter is that voluntary manslaughter is typically committed under the influence of passion.
  • Which of the following is a typical example of a civil infraction?
  • Which of the following best describes labeling of biohazards involving materials such as hypodermic needles and bloodstained clothing?
  • The statement that passengers are required to give the officer their names is true or false?
  • Which program is specifically aimed at shaping how the public perceives the police?
  • It is a form of consequentialism, where punishment is forward-looking which is founded by Jeremy Bentham. It is the principle of utilitarianism. Which became a part of what school of thought?
  • The original formal reading of one's charges in court is called:
  • Which term refers to the legal process of surrendering a suspected or convicted person to another jurisdiction?
  • The police officer must be trustworthy and uphold the truth at all times. This is called in police ethics as?
  • What form of parole hearing determines whether the parole has violated the conditions of their parole?
  • Which type of evidence includes bullets, cartridge casings, and shotgun shells?
  • Which approach is recommended when interviewing witnesses, suspects, and victims?
  • Which of the following is NOT a technique for obtaining measurements for the crime scene sketch?
  • Which statement about felonies is true?
  • A crime scene investigator is trained to identify, collect, preserve, and process which of the following at a crime scene?
  • In crime scene investigation, when blood collected on a level, undisturbed surface, it is considered a ____
  • What is used so a reader can understand the symbols used in the sketch?
  • Which method is NOT acceptable to prevent contamination at the crime scene?
  • Person assumed to be guilty of the crime
  • In a police report, which term describes the quality of information without vague or unnecessary words?
  • What are the three major levels of law enforcement in the United States?
  • Which term refers to the indicators of shared priorities and respect?
  • Which Constitutional Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
  • What term refers to court rules that govern the admissibility of evidence at criminal hearings and trials?
  • Which item is commonly classified as real evidence?
  • Nolle Prosequi refers to:
  • Which of the following is not a police custom on courtesy?
  • A warrantless search of an arrested individual conducted to ensure the safety of the arresting officer is permitted:
  • When the police make someone commit a crime they normally would not have committed, this is called what?
  • What is the term for the decision of guilt or innocence in a trial?
  • The Latin term that indicates that a crime has been committed and literally means 'the body of this crime' is:
  • The protection described in the text against unreasonable searches and seizures is associated with which amendment?
  • Which term describes the comprehensive interaction between police and the public?
  • Which term best describes a group of beliefs and rules used to guide professional conduct?
  • An unlawful act committed by policemen who caught gambling bet collectors, pushers, drug users is known as what?
  • In Michigan law, which circumstance does NOT convert an assault into domestic violence?
  • The physical act of a crime is referred to as what?
  • Felonies sentencing is heard in which court?
  • Human tissue or fluid is classified as which type of evidence?
  • Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) checks for what?
  • Which term describes the prosecutor's formal decision to drop charges in a case before trial?
  • In criminal law, Actus Reus refers to which aspect of a crime?
  • Which option best describes the three branches of government?
  • Which of the following is not a basic type of crime scene sketch?
  • Which term best describes documentary evidence?
  • A warrant must describe what elements?
  • Who is credited with developing the first classification system for fingerprints?
  • Bentham's utilitarianism is described as part of which school of thought?
  • Which probation model emphasizes frequent in-person checks by the probation officer?
  • Is it important for an officer to state which police department employs them during encounters?
  • Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects the citizenry from "Double Jeopardy"?
  • The ____ method is used at crime scenes to determine area of origin.
  • To abide by disciplined principles tempered with sympathy, a superior officer must:
  • What is the primary purpose of the Exclusionary Rule?
  • Actus reus refers to which aspect of a crime?
  • During a crime scene walk-through, muddy footprints discovered on a sidewalk on a rainy night should be documented when?
  • Which pair best contrasts ethics and standards of practice?
  • How many grams are in an ounce?
  • Why is interviewing individuals individually at a crime scene preferred?
  • Cocaine is a schedule ___ drug
  • Which action is considered part of the care step in first aid?
  • In First Aid, which of the following is NOT part of the 'care' step?
  • A child who would be considered delinquent if the child were an adult is described as a:
  • A dent made by a screwdriver on a door is an example of which evidence type?
  • Is it best for an officer to take their time when approaching a vehicle?
  • In investigations, a person who saw the crime take place is referred to as the
  • Which term refers to partiality toward friends or relatives in decision making?
  • Avoiding conduct of vandalism is compliance with what duty?
  • What best describes probable cause?
  • Investigative field notes should be used to document what at the crime scene?
  • Which of the following is NOT included in a police accident report?
  • Those actions which stand neutral in relation to the norm of morality. They are neither good nor bad in themselves
  • A document outlining the duties, rights, and responsibilities of professionals to maintain ethical conduct is called?
  • When the prosecutor must turn over all evidence and reports to the defense, this is called:
  • Work pressure can lead to child abuse.
  • In criminal proceedings, what type of statement is inadmissible if obtained in violation of section 12?
  • A preliminary hearing is intended to allow the defendant to do what?
  • Before a person may be charged with a crime it must first be established that a crime has been committed. This violation is called
  • Which statement best describes how bullets should be preserved when collected at a crime scene?
  • Fired bullets, cartridge casings, and shotgun shells are examples of which evidence type?
  • Which action most directly supports maintaining the integrity of evidence by documenting chain of custody?
  • Tenets are best described as core beliefs or principles that guide behavior.
  • An act of copying the work or ideas of another person and presenting it as his own is called:
  • Which role is primarily responsible for providing information about a crime to investigators?
  • Why should forensic anthropologists reserve soft tissue found on skeletal remains?
  • Is the following statement true or false: A photo of tire marks is critical because tire marks are vulnerable evidence?
  • Venue is defined as what?
  • It is important that only the primary officer give the verbal commands to the suspects.
  • When taking notes for documentation of scene description, which item is not typically included?
  • Which of the following is NOT a true statement about family abuse?
  • Which term best describes the ethical standard of upholding truth at all times?
  • What is the mental capacity to distinguish right from wrong?
  • Which schedule category allows over-the-counter purchase of certain controlled substances?
  • Which statement best describes a civil infraction?
  • At night time, it is important to shine the spotlight where?
  • Evidence from an arson crime scene should be properly collected and stored in what type of package?
  • When collecting bullets on a crime scene, which of the following methods is most correct?
  • A misdemeanor is punishable by:
  • A feeling of frustration that dictates a person to think and give consent to commit possible actions is called?
  • An officer should observe the occupants of the suspect vehicle and look for unusual movement.
  • Latent evidence is often revealed through what?
  • In case it is obtained in violation of section 12 shall be inadmissible in evidence against the person in accused. The statement is referring to:
  • LEIN is a system used by law enforcement for what purpose?
  • Failure to report child abuse may lead to jail time.
  • What are some reasons an officer would perform a traffic stop?
  • What term describes the clarity and precision of information in a police report?
  • Which term denotes the right to participate in government affairs?
  • If a dead body is found on the crime scene, the person that must release the scene is...
  • When should documentation of found items be done?
  • Which of the following types of pleas is most similar to a guilty plea?
  • Which term best describes the formal standard that guides behavior within a professional policing organization?
  • What is the process of determining or eliminating the events that could have occurred at the crime scene by analysis of the scene appearance, location, and position of the physical evidence and the forensic laboratory examination of the physical evidence?
  • In sketching a crime scene, which is a good fixed point?
  • The special responsibility to adhere to moral duty in police work is called?
  • The only Constitutional Amendment to never by interpreted by the Supreme Court is the ___ Amendment
  • Which statement best describes a security log at a crime scene?
  • A general approach in police-community relation programs directed toward the general public or various enclaves within society is called what?
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