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SALETC Exam 12
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10/16/2011

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If you’re at a suicide scene and find a note, what should you do?

Definition

COMPARE IT TO THE VICTIM’S HANDWRITING SAMPLES

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If you find a body that is cool to the touch, what should you look for?

Definition

FIXED AND GLAZED EYES

Term

You find a pristine gunshot wound suicide scene, would you find the gun in close proximity?

Definition
YES
Term

With regards to SIDS, besides finding a dead baby, what is another indicator of SIDS?

Definition

PINK FROTHY FOAM AROUND MOUTH

Term

When there is a suspected auto-erotic death, what should you look for?

Definition

 

PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS AROUND THE AREA.

 

Term

Parents put a baby to bed and find it dead the next morning, what is a possible cause?

Definition
SIDS
Term

Abrasion

Definition

WOUND CONSISTING OF RUBBING/FRICTION

Term

 

You go to a suicide call and a victim  is has horizontal cuts on wrists, what are those known as?

 

Definition

HESITATION MARKS/CUTS

Term

What should you look for to confirm death?

Definition

RIGOR MORTIS

Term

 

You go to a death scene and find pooling of the blood on the body, what is this known as?

 

Definition

LIVIDITY (takes 6-7 hours for the blood to settle to the lowest part of the body)

Term

If you are the first to arrive at a death scene, the first thing you should do is

Definition
Check the body for signs of life
Term

When investigating a suicide, is it appropriate if the victim has attempted suicide previously?

Definition
Yes
Term

 

You go to a call regarding a dead body, the victims primary doctor is in another state, and he says he will sign the death certificate, what do you do?

 

Definition

THE OME (because the doctor is from another state)

Term

 

To pronounce death in Arizona, the person must be:

 

Definition

A Medical doctor (MD) OR Osteopathic Doctor (DO)

Term

You respond to the hospital where a 3 year old was found dead when the parents woke up?  What should you do?

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FURTHER and contact SUPERVISOR (because this is a suspicious death, and cannot be considered SIDS because the victim is not an infant)

 

Term

 

what should you look if you have an auto-erotic death?

 

Definition

 

porno material and ligature marks

 

Term

 

If you respond to a suicde what should you ask the family?

 

Definition

 

if the victim has ever attempted suicide before

 

Term

 

WHAT IS A SIGN OF DEPRESSION?

 

Definition

 

HESITATION MARKS

 

 

 

Term

What is the most visible sign of governmental authority/power?

Definition
police
Term

What is the percentage of residents that support the Police?

Definition

The Entire Department

Term

If a Law Enforcement officer appears to be unethical, the community will develop a?

Definition

Negative perception

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What type of police activity leads to greater cooperation within a community?

 

Definition

 

Community Policing

 

Term

 

 

Spending time with local business owners is an example of?

Definition
Communicty Policing
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#1 complaint against Law Enforcement?

 

Definition
Rudeness
Term

 

Not a recognized role of a police officer in a community?

 

Definition

Maintaining discipline

Term

 

Enhancing relationships helps?

 

Definition

Funding, Cooperation, Good relations

Term

 

Which factor doesn’t affect Cop perception?

 

Definition

 

None of the above

 

Term

 

What kind of questions do you ask sexual assault victims?

 

Definition

 

Open ended questions.

 

Term

 

Who pays for the rape exam?

 

Definition

 

County

 

Term

How much time do you have available to use a sex kit?

Definition
120 Hours
Term

 

To build rapport with a sexual assault victim you?

 

Definition

 

Help them regain a level of self control

 

Term

 

Why is the initial interview so important?

 

Definition

 

Sets the tone and allows you to build a good rapport. (All of the above)

 

Term

When handling a child molestation case, you contact CPS, if one of the family members is a possible suspect, you should?

Definition

 

Consider relocating the child.

 

Term

 

At a sexual assault scene what should you do?

 

Definition

 

Limit the access

 

Term

 

When conducting an interview with a sexual assault victim it is best to do what?

 

Definition

 

Give reassurance of their emotional needs

 

Term

If you are at a sexual assault call and are comfortable with the crime scene, what should you do?

Definition

 

Still call for appropriate assistance

 

Term

 

If you are told to take the bed sheets, how do you do it?

 

Definition

 

Place a paper on the sheet, fold the outer edges and place in paper bag

 

Term

As officers do we complete sexual assault kits?

Definition
No
Term

Intercourse: (required for sexual assault

Definition

 

Penetration into: penis, vulva, or anus by any part of body or any object or masturbatory contact with penis or vulva. (Not fondling)

 

Term

 

Social service provides support to the victim and:

 

Definition

 

Family and friends

 

Term

 

When interviewing a sexual assault victim we should?

 

Definition

 

Be specific in our description of sexual intercourse

 

Term

 

If you find clothing at a scene what should you do with it?

 

Definition

 

Place it into a paper bag

 

Term

 

Couple of Drinks equals consent, but if you are intoxicated it equals?

 

Definition

 

No consent

 

Term

 

A rape kit provides what kind of evidence?

 

Definition

 

Forensic evidence

 

Term

Officer responds to a missing four year old last seen walking into the desert, what resources do you have available?

Definition

 

K-9 and Air Unit

 

Term

 

What is the most common tool used in auto theft?

 

Definition

Screwdrivers

Term

 

Altering a VIN is what type of offense?

 

Definition

Felony

Term

An altered VIN may have characters that are:

Definition

 

Uneven

 

Term

Why is it important to search the immediate area where a child was last observed when the child is missing?

Definition

 

Children like hiding places and may have fallen asleep nearby.

 

 

 

Term

Burglary call, officer should report:

Definition

Point of entry/exit, total value of property damaged/taken (all of the above)

Term

 

A 5 year old was playing, and ten minutes later was missing.  Why is it important to secure the yard?

 

Definition

 

It is a potential crime scene

 

Term

 

Why should you avoid using “why” when interviewing a child victim?

 

Definition

So they do not feel at fault

Term

Which of the following should first officer on scene consider on a missing persons case?

Definition

 

Age, weather, mental or emotional conditions

 

Term

10th character of VIN identifies what?

Definition

 

Vehicle Year

 

Term

 

Can be charged with 1st degree murder if committed during?

 

Definition

 

Sexual assault 

 

Term

Modus Operandi (M.O.) of a burglary includes

Definition

 

(Point of entry, time of day, items taken)

 

Term

 

In missing person case, officer should notify?

 

Definition

Notify additional units, supervisor, and other agencies

Term

 

Why is it important to conduct a thorough preliminary interview with a reporting party in a missing person case?

 

Definition

To develop leads and a comprehensive victim background

Term

 

Why should you aggressively investigate a missing child?

 

Definition

 

Risk factor associated with missing child is high

 

Term

 

If you move a Juvenile from court to court do to the nature of offense it is called?

 

Definition
Transfer
Term

 

Rule 5.1 is the preliminary hearing, how many days after the initial appearance?

 

Definition

10 Days

Term

 

You arrest someone how long do they have until they see a magistrate?

 

Definition
24 hours
Term

 

A judge may set ___ during an initial appearance which may lead the suspect to be released from jail?

 

Definition
Bond/bail
Term

 

Which Courts handle misdemeanors?

 

Definition

Justice or Municipal courts

Term

 

Which Courts handle Felonies?

 

Definition

 

Justice or Supreme Court

 

Term

 

Which court handles Federal Cases?

 

Definition

District Court

Term

Which court is the highest level in the state?

Definition

 

AZ Supreme Court

 

Term

In Pima County, AZ courts of appeals is what division?

Definition
Division 2
Term

 

What gives Judges authority?

 

Definition

 

The Jurisdiction

 

Term

If you want to appeal a charge you have to go through?

Definition

 

Court of Appeals

 

Term

 

Where a court takes place it is called?

 

Definition

 

Venue

 

Term

 

When a suspect is Guilty or Not Guilty it is called?

 

Definition
Plea
Term

 

If a suspect agrees to a sentence before it goes to trial the suspect took a?

 

Definition

 

Plea Bargain

 

Term

 

When PC is established to go to grand jury it is?

 

Definition
True Bill
Term

An Indictment must be arraigned within?

Definition
10 Days
Term

 

Initial appearance must be done within?

 

Definition
24 Hours
Term

How many days for a grand jury if in custody 10 days out of custody is how many days?

Definition
20 days
Term

 

Trial Court at state level is what court?

 

Definition
Superior
Term

If you present a case to a judge for judgment what is next?

Definition
Trial
Term

 

If a city court appeals a case it go to?

 

Definition
Superior Court
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A District court goes up to what court?

 

Definition

 

Circuit Court of Appeals

 

Term
Definition
Term

If you’re at a suicide scene and find a note, what should you do?

Definition

COMPARE IT TO THE VICTIM’S HANDWRITING SAMPLES

Term

If you find a body that is cool to the touch, what should you look for?

Definition

FIXED AND GLAZED EYES

Term

 

You go to a call regarding a dead body, the victims primary doctor is in another state, and he says he will sign the death certificate, what do you do?

 

Definition

CALL THE OME (because the doctor is from another state)

Term

 

IF YOU ARRIVE TO SUICIDE AND THE WEAPON USED IS ON TOP OF THE FRIDGE THIS IS?

 

Definition

 

NOT NORMAL

 

Term

 

Enhancing relationships helps?

 


 

Definition
Funding, Cooperation, Good relations
Term

What is the percentage of communication/ verbal interaction?

Definition
93%
Term

 

At a sexual assault scene what should you do?

 

Definition
LIMIT THE ACCESS
Term

 

Social service provides support to the victim and:

 

Definition
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Term

 

If you find clothing at a scene what should you do with it?

Definition

 

Place it into a paper bag

 

Term

A rape kit provides what kind of evidence?

Definition

 

Forensic evidence

 

Term

 

How should you conduct yourself when speaking to a child of sex assault?

 

Definition

 

Non-threatening posture, Professional and Calm tone voice

 

Term

 

If a Sexual Assault suspect fled the scene what should you do?

 

Definition

 

Get a description of the suspect and the direction of travel

 

Term

 

Officer responds to a missing four year old last seen walking into the desert, what resources do you have available?

 

Definition

 

K-9 and Air Unit

 

Term

 

What is the most common tool used in auto theft?

 

Definition

 

Screwdrivers

 

Term

Altering a VIN is what type of offense?

Definition
FELONY
Term

 

An altered VIN may have characters that are:

 

Definition
UNEVEN
Term

A 5 year old was playing, and ten minutes later was missing.  Why is it important to secure the yard?

Definition
IT IS A POTENTIAL CRIME SCENE
Term

 

Why should you avoid using “why” when interviewing a child victim?

 

Definition

 

So they do not feel at fault

 

Term

Which of the following should first officer on scene consider on a missing persons case?

Definition

 

Age, weather, mental or emotional conditions

 

Term

 

Why is it important to conduct a thorough preliminary interview with a reporting party in a missing person case?

 

Definition

To develop leads and a comprehensive victim background

Term

 

If someone shoots at a vehicle for no reason what can you charge them with?

 

Definition
ENDANGERMENT
Term

 

A person puts laxatives in anothers drink at school what is the charge?

 

Definition

 

Unlawful administration of intoxicating substance

 

Term

 

In the process of committing a felony a person kills someone else the charge would be 1st degree murder under what?

 

Definition

 

Felony Murder Rule

 

Term

 

Why is the FBI notified of a bank robbery?

 

Definition
FDIC BILLS
Term

 

Bait bills are used for?

 

Definition

 

Identifying the criminal later on

 

Term

the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) may be located where?

Definition

 

Door or the Dash

 

Term

 

T/F Does every letter or number of a VIN have a meaning?

 

Definition
TRUE
Term

In a child abuse case what should you do?

Definition

 

Take photos, talk to care giver and document in the report  

 

Term

 

For the crime of forgery what do you need to show ?

 

Definition

 

Intent to defraud

 

Term

 

How many days for a grand jury if in custody 10 days out of custody is how many days?

 

20 days

 

Definition

 

How many days for a grand jury if in custody 10 days out of custody is how many days?

 

20 days

 

Term

 

If you present a case to a judge for judgment what is next?

 

Definition
TRIAL
Term

 

If a city court appeals a case it go to?

 

Definition
SUPERIOR COURT
Term

 

A District court goes up to what court?

 

Definition

 

Circuit Court of Appeals

 

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Definition