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No person can be convicted of a Felony except upon....
a. verdict of a jury
b. entering a plea in open court waiving right to jury trial
c. sufficitent evidence presented by the State to support the guilty plea
d. a or b and c |
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Senators and Representatives shall be exempt from arrest during the session of legislature except…
a. for felony
b. for treason
c. for breach of the peace
d. all the above |
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Which of the following are Conservators of the Peace, state wide?
a. Justices of the Texas Supreme Court
b. Judges of the Court of Crimina lAppeals and District Courts
c. Justices of the Court of Appeals
d. All the above |
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The proceedings and trials in all courts _________.
a. may be public
b. shall be public
c. should be public, pending the decision of the trial judge
d. none of the above |
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Which of these is not a magistrate?
a. mayor of an incorporated city or town
b. recorder of an incorporated city or town
c. municipal court judge of an incorporated city or town
d. they’re all magistrates |
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| d. they’re all magistrates |
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Which of these is the "Duty of a Magistrate"?
a. preserve the peace within his jurisdiction
b. issue all processes intended to aid in preventing and suppressing crime
c. cause the arrest of offenders, to be brought to punishment
d. all the above |
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Which of these is not a peace officer?
a. marshals of an incorporated city or town
b. municipal park security officers
c. officers commissioned by a water control and improvement district
d. Special Agent of the F.B.I. |
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| d. Special Agent of the F.B.I. |
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Which of these are Not peace officers but only have arrest authority for Felony offenses?
a. Secret Service Agents
b. U.S. Customs Agents
c. A.T.F. Agents & F.B.I. Agents
d. All the above |
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What is the "Duty of every Peace Officer”?
a. preserve the peace
b. prevent crime
c. arrest offenders where authorized by law
d. all the above |
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A peace officer ______ summon a sufficient number of citizens of his county, to over come resistance in discharging any duty imposed by law and all persons summoned are bound to obey.
a. may
b. shall
c. can
d. will |
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A peace officer is trying to arrest a criminal and has summoned a local citizen to aid him in the arrest, the citizen refused to come to the officers' aid. The officer…
a. shall arrest the citizen for refusing to aid
b. shall report the person tothe district or county attorney to be prosecuted
c. may arrest the person for refusing to aid
d. can not do anything |
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b. shall report the person to the district or county attorney to be prosecuted
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If a peace officer willfully refuses or fails to execute any summons, subpoena, or attachment or any legal process, he shall beliable for....
a. a fine of up to $10,000.00
b. a fine of $10.00 to $200.00
c. a fine up to $500.00
d. no offense |
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b. a fine of $10.00 to $200.00
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Which peace officer is a Conservator of the Peace, County wide?
a. Constable
b. Sheriff
c. Marshal
d. Chief of Police |
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Which of the below courts, do Not have Criminal Court jurisdiction?
a. County Court
b. Justice Court
c. Municipal Court
d. they all do |
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What is a peace officers '"Duty as to threats"?
a. prevent the threatened injury
b. no offense for a threatened act, but may arrest when injury occurs
c. may call as many people from his county to help prevent the threatened injury as needed
d. a and c |
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How much force can an officer use to protect others from threats or injury?
a. greater force than resistance
b. all force necessary to repel the aggression
c. limited force to repel the aggression
d. minimal force to repel the aggression |
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b. all force necessary to repel the aggression
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Who's "Duty is it to disperse a riot"?
a. peace officers
b. magistrates
c. citizens
d. a and b |
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What is the statute of limitation for manslaughter?
a. 7 years
b. 10 years
c. 3 years
d. none
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Which of the below is not correct, on statute of limitation for offenses?
a. robbery – 5 years
b. burglary – 5 years
c. theft by public servant – 7 years
d. arson – 10 years |
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c. theft by public servant – 7 years
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Statute of limitation on misdemeanors is...
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. 5 years |
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A _______ may arrest a person without warrant for Felony or Breach of the Peace, committed in their presence or view.
a. peace officer
b. citizen
c. magistrate
d. any of the above |
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A peace officer may arrest a person without a warrant, for _____________ committed in his presence or view.
a. felony
b. breach of the peace
c. any offense
d. ordinance or code violations |
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A magistrate can verbally order a peace officer to arrest a person, without a warrant, for ________ committed within the magistrates' presence or view.
a. a felony
b. a breach of the peace
c. only offense
d. a and b only |
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A peace officer can arrest without warrant, a person found in suspicious places and under circumstances which reasonably show that such person is guilty of...
a. some felony offense
b. public intoxication
c. disorderly conduct or breach of the peace
d. any of the above |
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Where it is shown by satisfactory proof, to a peace officer, by a credible person, that a _________ has been committed and that the offender is about to escape so there is no time to get a warrant. Such peace officer may arrest without warrant.
a. crime
b. offense above class C misdemeanor
c. felony
d. jailable offense |
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A peace officer from another State may pursue a fleeing person into Texas and arrest them here, if the person is suspected of committing _________.
a. a felony
b. a misdemeanor punishable by jail
c. any offense of the penal code
d. any crime, under “fresh violation” |
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When a peace officer arrests a person for an offense above a class C misdemeanor in Texas, he shall…
a. take the arrested party before a magistrate that ordered the arrest
b. take the arrested party before some magistrate of the county of arrest, without an order
c. if necessary to obtain magistrates' warning, to a magistrate in a bordering county
d. any of the above |
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“A _________ is a written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law.”
a. capias
b. commitment
c. arrest warrant
d. attachment |
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A warrant issues in the name of _______.
a. the person accused
b. the magistrate or court of issue
c. the State of Texas
d. none of these |
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Which of the below is Not correct about an arrest warrant?
a. the name of the accused is not mandatory on the warrant
b. what the person is accused of is not necessary on the warrant
c. it must be signed by the magistrate and his office named
d. none of the above is correct |
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b. what the person is accused of is not necessary on the warrant
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The affidavit made before a magistrate of District or County Attorney, that charges the commission of an offense, is called a _________.
a. indictment
b. information
c. complaint
d. a or c |
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An arrest warrant extends to every part of Texas, except on signed by a…
a. district clerk
b. mayor of an incorporated city
c. county clerk
d. a or c |
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b. mayor of an incorporated city
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Warrants issued by the Mayor of an incorporated city shall extend to every part of the…
a. City
b. County of issue
c. State of Texas
d. All the above |
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A warrant that is only valid in the County of issue can be executed in other Counties or elsewhere in Texas if…
a. it is endorsed by the judge of a Court of Record
b. it is endorsed by any magistrate in the county where the accused is found, it may be executed in that county
c. it is endorsed by the Mayor of an incorporated city
d. a or b |
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An officer arresting a person with an arrest warrant, shall upon arrest…
a. take the person to jail
b. take him before the magistrate that issued the warrant
c. take him before the magistrate named in the warrant
d. b or c |
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A peace officer that arrests a person on an “out-of-county-warrant” shall take the person…
a. to a magistrate in the County where the warrant originated
b. to the County Jail in the county of arrest
c. to a magistrate in the county of arrest
d. to his department to call a lawyer and post bond |
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c. to a magistrate in the county of arrest
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If the accused fails or refuses to give bail, upon being arrested on warrant, the magistrate shall
a. commit the accused to jail in the county where arrested
b. commit the accused to jail in the county of warrant origin
c. notify the Sheriff in the county of offense of the arrest and commitment
d. a and c |
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A Sheriff that receives notice that an offender has failed or refused to give bail, and has been committed to jail, shall…
a. notify the court
b. go or send for the prisoner and bring him to his jail
c. go or send for the prisoner and bring him before that proper court or magistrate
d. post his bail |
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c. go or send for the prisoner and bring him before that proper court or magistrate
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A person is “arrested” when…
a. he has been placed under restraint
b. he has been taken into custody
c. a or b
d. none of the above |
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An arrest may be made…
a. any day and any time
b. any day but only at reasonable hours
c. weekdays and not after 2am
d. any day and time except Sunday |
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An officer may break the door down, to make an arrest, when…
a. he is refused admittance
b. after giving notice of his authority and purpose, he’s refused admittance
c. the warrant is for a Felony
d. b and c |
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Which of these is true, about arrest with warrant?
a. it shall always be made known to the accused, under what authority the arrest is made
b. officer need not have the warrant in his possession at the time of arrest
c. upon request he shall show the warrant to the defendant as soon as possible
d. all the above |
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“The security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court.”
a. bail
b. bond
c. citation
d. none of these |
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Who may accept bail in a misdemeanor case?
a. Sheriff
b. Peace Officer
c. Municipal Peace Officer
d. Any of the above |
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Who can not accept bail in a Felony case, when court is in session?
a. Sheriff
b. Deputy
c. Trooper of the DPS
d. Municipal Police Officer |
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| d. Municipal Police Officer |
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Who can accept bail on a felony case, when the court is not in session?
a. Sheriff
b. Deputy
c. Municipal Police Officer
d. Sheriff or any other peace officer having him in custody |
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| d. Sheriff or any other peace officer having him in custody |
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What is the life of a search warrant?
a. 3 days inclusive of day of issuance & day of return
b. 5 days exclusive of day of issuance & day of return
c. 3 whole days excluding day of issuance & day of execution
d. 3 whole days inclusive of day of issuance & day of return |
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c. 3 whole days excluding day of issuance & day of execution
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A search warrant shall not issue but upon ________.
a. reasonable suspicion
b. proper cause
c. probable cause
d. mere suspicion |
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A search warrant may be issued to search for and seize…
a. stolen property
b. arms and munitions prepared for insurrection or riot
c. prohibited weapons
d. may order the arrest of a person
e. all the above |
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When the officer has served the search warrant and seized the property listed, he shall take the property to…
a. the police property room
b. the magistrate that issued the warrant
c. any magistrate of the county
d. the DPS lab |
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b. the magistrate that issued the warrant
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When serving the search warrant the officer may only search…
a. the entire premises
b. the exact locations specified in the warrant
c. the areas in the specified locations where a person could expect the items listed to be found
d. b and c |
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If officer A has a search warrant for stole cattle, he can not look…
a. in the desk drawers of the suspect
b. in the suspects’ clothing
c. in the suspects’ barn
d. a and b |
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Who has the right to “prevent the consequences of theft”?
a. all persons
b. all peace officers
c. all magistrates
d. b and c |
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“A written statement of a grand jury accusing a person of an offense.”
a. complaint
b. indictment
c. information
d. affidavit |
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“A written statement filed and presented by the District or County Attorney, in behalf of Texas, charging the defendant with an offense of law.”
a. indictment
b. information
c. complaint
d. affidavit |
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“A writ issued by a court or clerk, directed to any peace officer of Texas, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before the court immediately or on a date started.”
a. complaint
b. arrest warrant
c. capias
d. commitment |
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Who may execute a Capias?
a. Sheriff or his Deputy
b. Constable or Sheriff only
c. Any peace officer
d. Any authorized person, by the court |
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Which document requires a witness to bring any writing or other evidence before the court?
a. subpoena
b. capias
c. subpoena duces tecum
d. writ of attachment |
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Art. 28.23 CCP states “No evidence obtained by an officer or any other person, is admissible in a court against the accused, if…”
a. it was obtained in violation of the Texas Constitution
b. it was obtained in violation of the U.S. Constitution
c. it was obtained in violation of the law
d. all the above |
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Art. 38.23 is referred to as the __________ rule.
a. exclusionary
b. inclusionary
c. evidentiary
d. constitutional |
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Complaints in Municipal courts shall begin and end in the phrase…
a. In the name and authority of the State of Texas
b. Against the peace and dignity of the State
c. Contrary to said ordinance…
d. All the above |
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A person dies while in the custody of a peace officer. Who investigates the death?
a. J.P.
b. Coroner
c. Chief administrator of the peace officers’ agency
d. District Attorney |
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c. Chief administrator of the peace officers’ agency
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A prisoner dies while in the County Jail, who investigates the death?
a. Director of the jail facility
b. J.P.
c. Corner
d. Medical examiner |
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a. Director of the jail facility
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Who is responsible for conducting an inquest into an alleged suicide at a private residence?
a. first officer on the scene
b. J.P.
c. Chief detective
d. Family physician |
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An inquest of a deceased person need not be held if…
a. he dies in jail
b. dies an unnatural health
c. dies while attended by a physician and causes of death is known
d. commits suicide |
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c. dies while attended by a physician and causes of death is known
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A peace officer investigating a death, may not move the body until authorized by the…
a. Justice of the Peace
b. Coroner
c. Medical examiner
d. Chief detective |
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A person that intentionally or knowingly hinders the entrance of a J.P. to a premises where a death occurred or a body was found, is guilty of…
a. a felony
b. a class B misdemeanor
c. a class A misdemeanor
d. a State Jail Felony |
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“________ means any property of any nature, including real, personal, tangible or intangible that is used in the commission of any first or second degree felony under the penal code.”
a. criminal instrument
b. contraband
c. illicit articles
d. seized goods |
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“Any criminal offense defined in the Penal Code or in a Federal Criminal Law that results in __________ to a victim,” defines Crime of Violence.
a. bodily injury
b. serious bodily injury or death
c. personal injury
d. death |
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If contraband is seized by a Peace Officer under chapter 59 of the CCP, the prosecutor shall commence “Notification of Forteiture Proceedings” no later than the ____ day after the date of seizure.
a. 10th
b. 10th working
c. 30th
d. 90th |
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“A law enforcement initiated action based on an individual’s race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the individual’s behavior or on information identifying the individual as having engaged in criminal activity,” defines ____________.
a. Official Misconduct
b. Official Oppression
c. Profiling
d. Racial Profiling |
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What is the life of a search warrant, issued for collection of a sample for DNA?
a. 3 whole days excluding day of issuance & day of return
b. 15 whole days excluding day of issuance & day of return
c. 15 whole days inclusive of day of issuance & day of return
d. 5 whole days inclusive of day of issuance & day of return |
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b. 15 whole days excluding day of issuance & day of return
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“A person is ________ when he has been actually placed under restraint”
a. under arrest
b. in constructive custody
c. confined
d. none of these |
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“A person is __________ when taken into custody by a peace officer.”
a. under arrest
b. in constructive custody
c. under restraint
d. none of these |
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Which of these below is not necessary to have an arrest?
a. understanding of the individual being arrested
b. intent
c. authority
d. all are required |
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“One person exercising control over another and detains that person within certain limits, through fear of injury or threats”, defines…
a. custody
b. restraint
c. arrest
d. constructive custody |
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“One person exercises control over another, not to confine him within certain limits, but to subjects him to general authority and power of the person claiming such a right”, defines…
a. custody
b. restraint
c. arrest
d. none of these |
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“Custody, means under __________ by a public servant, pursuant to a court order.”
a. arrest
b. restraint
c. detention
d. none of these |
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Which U.S. Constitutional amendment is the primary focus of the Miranda vs. Arizona case?
a. 6th
b. 5th
c. 1st
d. 4th |
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“A peace officer may arrest without a warrant, when __________ has been committed in the presence of a magistrate, and such magistrate verbally orders the arrest.”
a. any offense of the law
b. a felony
c. a breach of the peace
d. either b or c |
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“Any citizen can arrest without a warrant, an offender that commits a __________ in the presence or view of the citizen.”
a. felony
b. breach of the peace
c. any offense
d. a or b |
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“A peace officer may arrest an offender without a warrant for ________ committed in his presence or view.”
a. any offense
b. any felony offense
c. breach of the peace
d. only b or c |
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A peace officer can arrest which of the following without a warrant?
a. persons found in suspicious places with reasonable evidence of commission of a felony
b. persons intoxicated and public
c. persons the peace officer has probable cause to believe have committed assault with bodily injury or on a family member
d. all the above |
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Which of the following is a peace officer required by law to arrest, even without a warrant?
a. a public drunk
b. a person threatening to commit a violation of law
c. a person he has probable cause to believe is violating a protective order in his presence
d. all the above
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c. a person he has probable cause to believe is violating a protective order in his presence
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When it is shown by satisfactory proof to a peace officer, by a credible person, that a ________ has been committed, the offender is about to escape, that there is no time to get a warrant, such peace officer may arrest without a warrant.
a. crime
b. breach of the peace or felony
c. felony
d. penal violation |
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Under 18.16, who has the right to seize stolen property and bring it with the offender, before a Magistrate for examination?
a. any peace officer
b. any public servant or peace officer
c. all persons
d. anyone under order of the court |
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Under 18.16, what grounds must exist to justify the seizure?
a. probable cause
b. reasonable grounds
c. mere suspicion
d. hearsay |
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“A __________ is a written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer or some other person specifically named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law.”
a. commitment
b. arrest warrant
c. capias
d. none of these |
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The affidavit made before a magistrate that charges the commission of an offense is a …
a. warrant
b. indictment
c. information
d. complaint |
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Which of the following is not required on a warrant?
a. issues in the name of The State of Texas
b. specify the name of the person to be arrested
c. state the charge accused of
d. state the time and place of the commission of the offense
e. all the above is required |
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d. state the time and place of the commission of the offense
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A warrant of arrest shall extend to every part of the State, and any peace officer is authorized to execute said warrant, except warrants issued by …
a. county clerk
b. district clerk
c. mayors of an incorporated city or town
d. magistrate of a court of record |
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c. mayors of an incorporated city or town
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A warrant that was issued by a mayor of an incorporated town or city, may be executed anywhere in Texas if it is endorsed by …
a. a judge of a court of record
b. a magistrate in the county where arrested
c. any District clerk
d. any sitting judge |
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a. a judge of a court of record
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A warrant issued by a mayor of an incorporated town or city, may be executed in the County where the offender is found, if endorsed by ….
a. any magistrate of that county
b. only a magistrate of a court of record
c. any magistrate of a surrounding county
d. none of the above |
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a. any magistrate of that county
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The officer executing an arrest warrant, shall without unnecessary delay, take the arrested a person …
a. to jail
b. to the magistrate that issued the warrant
c. if not arrested and county of issue, before any magistrate
d. b or c |
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Upon arresting the person on a warrant, and being taken before a magistrate, the magistrate shall …
a. advise the person of the charges against them
b. and advise the person of his Miranda Rights
c. if charged with class C misdemeanor, may release without bond, pending trial
d. all of the above |
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A person arrested on an “out-of-country-warrant” shall be taken before a magistrate in the county of arrest, and the magistrate …
a. may set bail
b. shall take bail, if allowed, and transit it to the court of jurisdiction
c. shall commit the person to jail in the county of arrest, if he fails or refuses uses to give bail
d. b and c |
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An officer may break down the door at any house to make an arrest if …
a. he is refused admittance after giving notice of his authority and purpose
b. he is refused admittance after demand was made to open up
c. the charge is a Felony
d. a and c |
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Any arrest may be made, when …
a. on any day or night
b. an any hour of the day or night
c. any day except Sunday, and not after 10pm
d. a and b |
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In executing an arrest warrant, it shall always be made known to the accused…
a. under what authority the arrest is made
b. the officer shall have the warrant in his possession at the time of arrest
c. the officer must show the warrant to the accused upon demand
d. all the above |
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a. under what authority the arrest is made
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What force may be used to make an arrest?
a. any force may be used
b. any reasonable force may be used
c. no greater force than necessary to secure arrest and detain
d. whatever it takes |
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c. no greater force than necessary to secure arrest and detain
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“A _________ is a writ issued by the court or clerk, and directed to any peace officer of the State of Texas, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on a day or at a term stated in the writ” defines…
a. arrest warrant
b. capias
c. commitment order
d. subpoena |
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The act of imagining, or of doubt, the apprehension of something without proof, or on slight evidence, defines …
a. cause
b. suspicion
c. probable cause
d. none of these |
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A peace officer sees a person acting suspicious, at 2am. The officer may not …
a. ask him for his name
b. detain him
c. ask him for his address
d. any of the above |
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A frisk is justified to detect …
a. contraband
b. drugs
c. weapons
d. anything illegal |
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Which Supreme Court case is the landmark case on “firsk”?
a. Terry vs. Ohio
b. Brown vs. Texas
c. Katz vs. US
d. None of these |
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A warrant issued by the mayor of an incorporated city or town, shall extend to every part of the _________.
a. County of the city where issued
b. City where issued
c. State of Texas
d. None of the above |
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a. County of the city where issued
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What can a peace officer do with mere suspicion?
a. approach and question of the person
b. detained if the person refuses to answer
c. arrest
d. all the above |
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a. approach and question of the person
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“An apparent state of facts found to exist upon reasonable inquiry, which would induce a reasonably intelligent and prudent man to believe, in a criminal case, that the accused person had committed the crime charged.” Defines …
a. reasonable suspicion
b. probable cause
c. mere suspicion
d. none of these |
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b. probable cause
(Black's Law Dictionary) |
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“Holding a person for a limited time, but who, as yet, is not answerable to a criminal offense.” Defines …
a. temporary detention
b. custody
c. constructive custody
d. arrest |
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Definition
a. temporary detention
(Black's Law Dictionary) |
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Which of the below elements is necessary for a temporary detention?
a. reasonable suspicion that some activity out of the ordinary has taken place or is
b. some indication to connects the person to be detained with the suspicious activity
c. some indication that the suspicious activity is related to a specific event
d. all the above must be present |
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| d. all the above must be present |
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You have lawfully detained a suspicious acting person, you may …
a. orally command the person to remain a reasonable length of time well actively investigating
b. take the person with you to check out a possible crime scene
c. require him to identify himself
d. all the above
e. a and b only |
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What is the landmark Supreme Court case that supports lawfuly detaining a person and rules of temporary detention?
a. Terry vs. Ohio
b. Chimel vs. California
c. Brown vs. Texas
d. None of these |
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“A pat down of the outer clothing, of a person you have stopped”, defines a ______________.
a. search
b. frisk
c. pat-down search
d. shakedown search |
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“A prying into hiding places for that which is concealed”, defines …
a. search
b. frisk
c. pat-down search
d. shakedown search |
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According to law, which of the following is allowed to be searched for by warrant?
a. fruits of a crime
b. tools of a crime
c. contraband
d. mere evidence
e. all the above |
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Which Supreme Court case supports what is allowed to be searched for by warrant?
a. Katz vs. U.S.
b. Chimel vs. California
c. Brown vs. Texas
d. None of these
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What circumstances allow a peace officer to lawfully search person or property?
a. search warrant
b. search incident to a lawful arrest
c. consent search
d. all the above |
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A search Incident to Arrest, must have what elements?
a. must be a felony
b. may only searched the person arrested and the area under his immediate control
c. must be a lawful arrest, and search made at the time of the arrest
d. all the above
e. b and c only |
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Which Supreme Court case supports the elements of Search Incident to Lawful Arrest?
a. Katz vs. U.S.
b. Chimel vs. California
c. Brown vs. Texas
d. Miranda vs. Arizona |
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No search warrant shall issue but upon ____________.
a. reasonable suspicion
b. probable cause
c. due process
d. criminal act |
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Definition
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A search warrant must;
a. be sworn to by affiant
b. show probable cause to believe a specific offense has occurred
c. specifically describe the property or evidence to be seized that is evidence of that offense
d. all the above |
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A search warrant ______ order an arrest.
a. may
b. shall
c. may not
d. shall not |
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A search warrant shall be executed without delay within _____ days.
a. 10
b. 3
c. 5
d. 10 working days |
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When the search warrant was executed and the properties seized the officer shall take possession of the property and take it …
a. to the police property room
b. to a magistrate
c. to the magistrate that issued the warrant
d. none of the above |
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Definition
c. to the magistrate that issued the warrant
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What may be searched by law?
a. person
b. vehicles
c. places
d. all the above |
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Definition
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“That area of open space surrounding a dwelling which is so immediately adjacent to the dwelling that is considered part of the house.” Defines …
a. the yard
b. curtilage
c. open fields
d. none of these |
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________ begins where curtilage ends.
a. Open fields
b. Fields
c. Yards
d. none of these |
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Evidence of a crime or contraband that is open view is not considered a “search” and may be seized by the observing peace officer, as long as he had a lawful right to be standing where he was when he observed the evidence. This describes the ___________ doctrine.
a. plain view
b. open view
c. plain fields
d. none of these |
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A peace officer serving a legal search warrant sees evidence of a different crime while on the premises, he may …
a. seize the other evidence too
b. may not seize anything that is not listed on the warrant
c. must get another warrant to come back
d. none of the above |
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a. sees the other evidence too
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While arresting “x” on a felony arrest warrant, you handcuff “x” in that bed where you found him, you a now search …
a. the bed
b. under the pillows, mattress, and on the night stand adjacent to the bed
c. the entire bedroom
d. a and b |
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“A detailed list of articles or property; a list or schedule of property, containing a digestion or description of each specific article,” defines …
a. itemized search
b. search
c. inventory
d. none of these |
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Definition
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Between inventory and search, the primary difference is …
a. none
b. intent to find evidence of a crime or contraband
c. intent to arrest someone
d. intent to seize property |
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b. intent to find evidence of a crime or contraband
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“Evidence obtained illegally renders it inadmissible”, this is known as the ________ doctrine.
a. fruit of the poisonous tree
b. fruits of the crime
c. exemption
d. none of these |
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Definition
a. fruit of the poisonous tree
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Mapp vs. Ohio deals with;
a. exclusionary rule
b. search warrants
c. tangible materials
d. all the above |
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Definition
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“Fruit of the poisonous tree”, applies to _______ evidence illegally obtained.
a. confessions, statements, interviews
b. physical evidence
c. tangible materials
d. all the above |
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Definition
d. all the above
(Wong Sun vs. US) |
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Exclusionary rule, applies to _________ evidence illegally obtained.
a. physical
b. tangible
c. intangible
d. all the above
e. a and b only |
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Definition
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“Probable Cause” to believe a crime has occurred, is occurring or will occur, is required for arrest.
a. Aguilar v Texas
b. Brown v Texas
c. Mapp v Ohio
d. Terry v Ohio |
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Definition
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“Temporary detention” …
a. Aguilar v Texas
b. Brown v Texas
c. Mapp v Ohio
d. Terry v Ohio |
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Definition
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Term
Search & expectancy of privacy …
a. Terry v Ohio
b. Aguilar v Texas
c. Mapp v Ohio
d. Katz v US |
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Definition
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Term
Fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine …
a. Wong Sun v US
b. Wong Foo v California
c. Wrong One v Texas
d. Mapp v Ohio |
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Definition
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5th amendment protections at time of arrest …
a. Miranda v Arizona
b. Aguilar v Texas
c. Brown v Texas
d. Terry v Ohio |
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Definition
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Exclusionary rule …
a. Mapp v Ohio
b. Terry v Ohio
c. Aguilar v Texas
d. Brown v Texas |
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Definition
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Exigent circumstances to search, under Motor Vehicle exception…
a. Carroll v US
b. Mapp v Ohio
c. Terry v Ohio
d. Miranda v Arizona |
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Definition
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Stop & Frisk…
a. Mapp v Ohio
b. Brown v Texas
c. Terry v Ohio
d. Aguilar v Texas |
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Definition
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Search incident to lawful arrest, limiting search to person, clothing and immediate area.
a. Terry v Ohio
b. Chimel v California
c. Mapp v Ohio
d. Carrol v US |
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Definition
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Term
Under the “stop & frisk” rule the officer may only frisk for…
a. contraband
b. weapons
c. drugs
d. any of the above |
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Definition
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Term
Who’s duty is it to execute and return Civil Process to the courts?
a. Sheriff only
b. Constable only
c. Sheriff & Constable
d. All peace officers |
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Definition
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Term
Laws which declare what conduct is criminal and prescribe punishment to be imposed, defines…
a. Criminal Law
b. Civil Law
c. Trial Law
d. Torts |
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Definition
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Term
In Civil Law judgment is rendered based upon…
a. evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.
b. evidence beyond all doubt.
c. reasonable suspicion.
d. a preponderance of the evidence. |
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Definition
| d. a preponderance of the evidence. |
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Term
A Civil Citation shall not be served…
a. in the mail.
b. on a Sunday.
c. after 5pm.
d. any of the above. |
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Definition
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Term
A Civil Suit officially begins with…
a. preparation of a petition.
b. issuance of a citation.
c. service of citation.
d. occurrence of a civil wrong. |
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Definition
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A _________ may serve a civil citation.
a. Sheriff
b. Constable
c. authorized person
d. any of the above |
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Definition
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If a tenant is locked out of his apartment without judicial process, the landlord must…
a. place a written note on the tenant’s door stating where he may obtain the new key at any hour of the day or night.
b. give the new key to the tenant regardless if his past due rent is paid.
c. refuse entrance to the tenant until past due rent is paid.
d. a & b |
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Definition
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Term
The most preferred method of service of citation is by…
a. certified mail.
b. in person.
c. publication.
d. alternate service. |
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Definition
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Term
Which subpoena requires the person to bring all evidence, especially written documents?
a. subpoena
b. subpoena duces tecum
c. subpoena documentus
d. writ of attachment |
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Definition
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_____________ starts the eviction process.
a. Writ of possession
b. Writ of forcible entry & detainer
c. Writ of reentry
d. None of these |
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Definition
b. Writ of forcible entry & detainer
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_________ is needed by a Peace Officer to enforce the eviction.
a. Writ of possession
b. Writ of forcible entry & detainer
c. Writ of reentry
d. Writ of eviction |
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_____________ is responsible for “loose livestock on the roadway”.
a. Texas Rangers
b. All peace officers
c. Sheriff
d. Constable |
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Definition
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______________ assists the tenant to get back into their apartment after being unlawfully evicted.
a. Forcible entry & detainer
b. Writ of possession
c. Writ of reentry
d. Writ of execution |
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Definition
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To be authorized by a court to serve Civil Process, the person must be at least age _____.
a. 21
b. 18
c. over 18
d. over 21 |
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Definition
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A landlord that has “non-exempt” property of a delinquent tenant is storage, may seize the property for the “back rent that is due”. This is called a ___________.
a. writ of seizure
b. writ of possession
c. landlord’s lien
d. tenant’s lien |
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A “small claims court” has civil jurisdiction up to $_________.
a. $5,000.00
b. $10,000.00
c. $2,500.00
d. 2,000.00 |
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Definition
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Alternate Service, after diligent effort has been attempted to serve, may be requested under rule #_____ if the process is out of Justice Court.
a. 106
b. 536
c. 357
d. .45 cal |
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When serving a citation in a Law Suit, the defendant must be informed that he mas to file a written answer at the Justice Court at or before 10:00am on the Monday next after the expiration of ___ days.
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 15 |
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According to the Rules of Civil Procedure, the document that commands a Sheriff or Constable to take into their possession the property, if to be found in their county, and keep the same subject to further orders of the court, is known at a writ of _______.
a. garnishment
b. possession
c. replevin
d. sequestration |
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According to the Rules of Civil Procedure, a distress warrant may be filed with a _______.
a. municipal court
b. justice of the peace
c. county court
d. district court |
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Term
According to the Penal Code, sexual harassment is an element of which offense?
(PC 39.03)(a)(3)
a. abuse of official capacity
b. official oppression
c. misuse of official position
d. official misconduct |
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According to the Rules of Civil Procedures, a citation may normally be served on any day except a _______.
a. legal holiday
b. Saturday
c. Sunday
d. national holiday |
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Definition
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According to the Property Code, a writ instructing the tenant and all persons claiming under the tenant to leave the premises immediately is a writ of ________.
a. sequestration
b. garnishment
c. possession
d. attachment |
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Genuine health or wellness is...
a. the absence of disease or infirmity
b. a state of positive well-being
c. feeling food about yourself
d. both a and b |
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Which of these induces the physical, mental, spiritual and socio-emotional dimensions in life?
a. physical fitness
b. wellness
c. exercise
d. aerobics |
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"______________ translates into the practice of positive lifestyle behaviors and good health habits."
a. Wellness
b. Physical fitness
c. Nutrition and exercise
d. Aerobics |
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Definition
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"The condition of the body which enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, coordination, agility, power & speed without undue fatigue", defines...
a. physical fitness
b. wellness
c. physical conditioning
d. aerobics |
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"That condition of the human organism, which consists of its health & disease status and risk potential," defines...
a. physical fitness
b. wellness
c. physical conditioning
d. aerobics |
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Definition
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Term
Physical fitness consists of ______ components.
a. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. 1 |
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Definition
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The ___________ related component of fitness is the most important to quality of life.
a. motor
b. health
c. cardiovascular
d. endorphinic |
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Definition
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Term
In the wellness pyramid, _______________ make up the foundation blocks.
a. stop smoking & exercise
b. nutrition & exercise
c. stress management & exercise
d. weight control & self |
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Definition
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Term
Which of these are Stress related disorders?
a. alcoholism
b. suicide
c. divorce
d. all of the above |
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Definition
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Term
Law Enforcement as a profession has a _______ health profile.
a. excellent
b. good
c. poor
d. average |
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Definition
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Physical fitness impacts _________ for peace officers.
a. physical health
b. emotional health
c. job performance
d. all of the above |
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Definition
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Term
In the "wellness continuum" the opposite of optimum well-being is...
a. death
b. minimum well-being
c. sickness
d. infirmity & disease |
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Definition
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Term
Which of these is not a health related component of Physical Fitness?
a. strength
b. flexibility
c. agility
d. cardiovascular endurance |
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"An organized and relatively unchanging combination of a person's knowledge and feelings about someone or something, that influences him/her to behave in a certain way, in regard to that person or thing", defines...
a. race
b. ethnicity
c. prejudice
d. attitude |
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"Refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics".
a. ethnicity
b. societies
c. race
d. attitudes |
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“Refers to shared culture and background”.
a. race
b. ethnicity
c. attitude
d. incest |
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Which of the following usually have “common ancestry, and generally share language, Religion and other cultural patterns”?
a. race
b. ethnicity
c. societies
d. regions |
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Definition
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The three recognized races on Earth, are…
a. negroid, mongoloid, Caucasoid
b. negroid, caucasoid, latinoid
c. asian, negroid, Caucasoid
d. there are more than 3 races |
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Definition
| a. negroid, mongoloid, Caucasoid |
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“An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts”, defines…
a. racism
b. ethnicity
c. prejudice
d. attitude |
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Discrimination is to act on the bias of…
a. hatred
b. prejudice
c. race
d. opinion |
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Definition
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The 4 basic feelings harbored by prejudiced people are...
a. superiority, fear, proprietary claims and feelings that others are strange
b. superiority, proprietary claims, fear and acceptance of others' differences
c. inferiority, trust, fear and proprietary claims
d. none of the above |
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Definition
| a. superiority, fear, proprietary claims and feelings that others are strange |
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Term
Key functions of discrimination, are...
a. tends to reinforce prejudice
b. limits the other groups' effectiveness on business, education, politics
c. economic exploitation of the group
d. all of these |
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A peace officer should enforce the law...
a. impartially
b. fairly and justly
c. without favoritism
d. all the above |
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Which of these are skills used by the police, in being sensitive to the needs of others?
a. be non-judgmental, show warmth, be willing to communicate
b. be suspicious of ambiguity, non-empathic, gather knowledge about others
c. be cautious, suspicious, cynical, elite
d. all the above |
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Definition
| a. be non-judgmental, show warmth, be willing to communicate |
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Term
The consequences of in-sensitivity are...
a. anger, hurt feelings, loss of personal respect, ineffective performance
b. pride, compassion, respect for self and department
c. hostility, aggression, personal satisfaction, high performance
d. none of these |
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Definition
| a. anger, hurt feelings, loss of personal respect, ineffective performance |
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Term
Individuals should be evaluated on their ______?
a. ethnicity
b. race
c. gender
d. merit
e. none of these |
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Definition
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Group of persons to blame when things go worng.
a. scapegoat
b. discrimination
c. prejudice
d. ethnocentrism |
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Definition
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A judgment formed before hand without knowledge of the facts, defines?
a. discrimination
b. prejudice
c. inferiority
d. attitude |
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Definition
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To act on the basis of prejudice, defines?
a. attitude
b. prejudice
c. discrimination
d. ethnocentrism |
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Definition
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It is important to be aware of one's ______ in order to preform daily activities with objectivity.
a. impartiality
b. discrimination
c. biases
d. subjectivity |
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Definition
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Which of the following feelings is not harbored by most prejudiced people?
a. feeling of inferiority
b. others are strange and different
c. proprietary claims
d. fear |
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Definition
a. feeling of inferiority
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________ "a way of thinking and acting based on tradition."
a. culture
b. discrimination
c. prejudice
d. ethnocentrism |
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Definition
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"The act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe and hence as the basis for comparisons with others cultures."
a. prejudice
b. discrimination
c. ethnocentrism
d. attitude |
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Definition
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Which of these concepts came from European police methods?
a. foot patrol
b. Sheriff
c. County
d. all of these |
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Definition
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Term
The “watch and ward” system of policing began in the…
a. western states
b. northern states
c. eastern states
d. southern states |
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Definition
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Term
The “watch” was ______-patrol.
a. nighttime
b. daytime
c. 24 hour
d. none of the above |
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Definition
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Term
The “ward” was _______ patrol.
a. nighttime
b. daytime
c. 24 hour
d. none of these |
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Definition
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American policing began developing in ____________ and the criminal justice system began to experience corruption.
a. New York
b. Boston
c. Philadelphia
d. All the above |
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Definition
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Term
August Vollmers’ goal was to…
a. professionalize police
b. motorize patrol
c. create community oriented policing
d. establish foot patrols in high-crime areas |
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Definition
| a. professionalize police |
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Term
___________ introduced the London Metropolitan Police Act, and created the first uniformed police force.
a. Sir Robert Frost
b. Sir Robert Peel
c. Sir August Vollmer
d. Sir George Wickersham |
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Definition
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The oldest office in law enforcement dates back to the Anglo-Saxons, it is the…
a. Constable
b. Ranger
c. Sheriff
d. Deputy |
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Definition
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Term
In Texas’ first 100 years of Mexican rule, it was policed by the…
a. Texas Rangers
b. Texas Department of Public Safety
c. Spanish Military
d. County Sheriff |
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Definition
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Term
Texas became a free and independent Republic in _______.
a. 1935
b. 1836
c. 1824
d. 1823 |
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Term
The Texas Rangers were created in _______.
a. 1935
b. 1835
c. 1823
d. 1890 |
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Definition
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Term
The oldest form of Local Policing in Texas, is the…
a. City Marshal
b. Texas Ranger
c. County Sheriff
d. Constable |
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Definition
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Term
Oldest State Police in the U.S. is…
a. Texas Rangers
b. Pennsylvania State Troopers
c. New York State Troopers
d. Massacheusetts State Constables |
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Definition
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Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Officer Standards And Education was created in…
a. 1970
b. 1960
c. 1965
d. 1935 |
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Definition
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Term
T.C.L.E.O.S.E. sets minimum standards for appointment for.
a. peace officers
b. county jailers
c. armed public security officers
d. all the above |
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Definition
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Term
TCLEOSE first began Certification of peace officers in…
a. 1960
b. 1970
c. 1965
d. 1935 |
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Definition
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There are over _______ licensed Peace Officers in Texas in 1999.
a. 58,000
b. 19,000
c. 100,00
d. 70,000 |
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Definition
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Since August 5th, 1823 there have been _____ peace officers killed in the line of duty, in Texas.
a. 815 and counting
b. 550 and counting
c. 600 and counting
d. over 1,000 |
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Definition
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Who created the Texas Rangers?
a. Sam Houston
b. William Travis
c. Stephen F. Austin
d. Homer Garrison
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Term
Which Battle made Texas a free Republic?
a. the Alamo
b. Battle at Goliad
c. Battle at San Jacinto
d. All the above |
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Definition
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Term
In the era 1900-1940’s what began distancing the police from the citizens?
a. use of the automobile
b. use of the radio
c. assigning officers from walking a beat to patrolling in cars
d. a and b |
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c. assigning officers from walking a beat to patrolling in cars
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In which era were the police best known by the citizens where they worked?
a. 1900-1940’s
b. 1950-1970’s
c. 1980-Today
d. prior to 1900 |
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Definition
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In the era of 1950 – 1970’s __________ removed patrol officers from follow-up activities.
a. radios
b. computers
c. specialized units
d. supervisors
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Term
In which era did the patrol system become “incident driven”?
a. 1900-1940’s
b. 1970’s-Today
c. 1950-1970’s
d. 1980-Today |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the below was NOT a common indicator of police performance in the 1950-1970’s?
a. response time
b. crime statistics
c. citizen complaints
d. they were all indicators |
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Definition
| d. they were all indicators |
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Term
During the 1950-1970’s era, the police became controlled by ________.
a. crime statistics
b. the police radio
c. the automobile and computer
d. a and c |
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Definition
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Term
In which era was community oriented or problem oriented policing implemented?
a. 1900-1940’s
b. 1980-Today
c. 1950-1970’s
d. prior to 1900 |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the below are Traditional police service styles?
a. use of specialized units
b. handle crimes that have already been committed
c. use the criminal justice system to resolve incidents
d. all the above
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Traditional police style is…
a. reactive
b. proactive
c. interactive
d. non-active |
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Community Oriented Policing is;
a. proactive
b. coactive
c. incident driven and reactive
d. a and b |
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“It is the police officers’ duty to __________ even to the point of placing his/her life at risk”.
a. arrest criminals
b. enforce traffic laws
c. protect and serve the community
d. obey orders |
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c. protect and serve the community
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“The police officer is responsible to ___________ through the chain of command in his department.”
a. the police department
b. the citizens of the community
c. his fellow officers
d. his Chief |
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b. the citizens of the community
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Minimum standards for annual firearms proficiency for handguns require a minimum of _____ rounds at a distance up to _____.
a. 5/ point blank
b. 50/ at least 15 yards
c. 50/50 feet
d. 50/25 |
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Minimum standards for annual Shotgun proficiency required a minimum of ____ rounds of duty ammunition at a range of __________.
a. 12/50 feet
b. 10/at least 15 feet
c. 5/at least 15 yards
d. 5/at least 100 yards |
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Minimum standards for annual Rifle proficiency require a minimum of ______ rounds of duty ammunition fired at a range of ___________.
a. 20/ at least 100 yards
b. 30/at least 50 yards
c. 30/at least 10 yards
d. 5/at least 15 yards |
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a. 20/ at least 100 yards
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Minimum standards for annual Patrol Rifle proficiency require a minimum of _____ rounds of duty ammunition fired at a range of ___________.
a. 20/ at least 100 yards
b. 30/at least 50 yards
c. 30/at least 10 yards
d. 5/at least 15 yards |
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Minimum standards for annual Fully Automatic Weapon proficiency, require a minimum of ____ rounds of duty ammunition fired at ranges from 7 to at least ______ yards.
a. 20/100
b. 30/50
c. 30/10
d. 50/50 |
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An agency that employs at least ____ officer(s), shall require each officer to qualify with a firearm at least annually.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 10
d. 12 |
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A Constable or Deputy Constable must attend legislative mandated courses each 24 months, including.
a. 20 hours in civil process
b. 10 hours in civil writs
c. 8 hours in community service
d. 20 additional tcleose hours in any other topic |
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a. 20 hours in civil process
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The youngest a person may attain a Peace Officer license without prior military service or at least 60 hours of college is…
a. 18
b. 21
c. 17
d. 20 |
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A peace officer that holds an elected office, must attain a TCLEOSE license as a Peace Officer…
a. prior to taking the oath of office
b. within 30 days of assuming office
c. within 1 year of assuming office
d. within 2 years of assuming office |
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d. within 2 years of assuming office
(Sheriff) |
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In order to take the Peace Officer License Examination from TCLEOSE, the person must have completed the Basic Peace Officer Course with at least _______ hours of training.
a. 643
b. 700
c. 576
d. 460 |
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A licensed Peace Officer convicted of an offense above a Class “C” has _____ days to notify TCLEOSE of the arrest.
a. 90
b. 60
c. 30
d. 10
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A Constable taking office after 10-30-99, must be licensed by TCLEOSE within _____ after taking office.
a. 2 years
b. 1 years
c. 270 days
d. 180 days |
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To be licensed as a Peace Officer, the applicant can not have been convicted of a Class “B” misdemeanor within _______ of application.
a. 10 years
b. 5 years
c. 2 years
d. 365 days |
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A peace officer’s annual firearms qualification requires a minimum of _____ rounds for the shotgun.
a. 50
b. 12
c. 5
d. 25 |
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A peace officer charged with a Felony that receives deferred adjudication and is placed on community supervision, shall immediately have his TCLEOSE license suspended for…
a. life
b. 20 years
c. 10 years
d. 30 years |
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A peace officer convicted of a Class “B” misdemeanor shall have his TCLEOSE license suspended for _______ years.
a. 20
b. 10
c. 15
d. 5 |
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A peace officer convicted of a Class “C” misdemeanor that was direct related to the duties of his office, may have this TCLEOSE license suspended, not less than 6 months or more than _____.
a. 10 years
b. 5 years
c. 2 years
d. 1 year |
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Occupations code rule 211.27 states that a current license holder is arrested for any offense above a Class C misdemeanor, shall report the facts of the arrest to TCLEOSE in writing within _________.
a. 90 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 10 working days |
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Occupations code rule 217.11 states that “failure to complete the legislatively required continuing education at least once every training cycle may result in TCLEOSE license ___________.
a. suspension
b. revocation
c. cancellation
d. termination |
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Occupations Code 217.11 requires each Peace Officer to attend 40 hours of continuing education programs every _____ months.
a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
d. 48 |
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Occupations Code 217.11 requires the completion of the Legislative Mandated Courses once every ______ months.
a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
d. 48 |
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d. 48
(Cycle - 2 training Units) |
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Occupations Code 217.21 requires a minimum of _____ rounds for annual handgun qualifications.
a. 5
b. 15
c. 50
d. 100 |
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Occupations Code 217.21 requires a minimum of _____ rounds for the annual shotgun qualification.
a. 5
b. 15
c. 50
d. 100 |
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Occupations Code 217.21 requires a minimum of ______ rounds of Duty Ammunition as part of the annual Handgun Qualifications.
a. 5
b. 15
c. 25
d. 50 |
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Occupations Code 217.21 requires a minimum of _____ rounds of Duty Ammunition for the annual Rifle Qualification.
a. 20
b. 15
c. 50
d. 30 |
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In the evolution of law enforcement in Texas (2.1.3) the office of Sheriff was established under which article of the Texas Constitution?
a. 1
b. 5
c. 2
d. 17 |
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According to the Texas Occupations Code, section 27.11, “the chief administrator of an agency that has licenses who are in non-compliance shall, within ______ of receipt of notice of non-compliance, submit a report to the commission explaining the reasons for such non-compliance”.
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 24 months |
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According to the Texas Occupations Code, section 217.11, under continuing education requirements, “a peace officer appointed to their first supervisory position must attend training on supervision issues within _______ following the date of appointment as a supervisor”.
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 24 months
d. 48 months |
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The earliest form of professionalism, came from…
a. military
b. religious orders
c. medical society
d. law |
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“The occupation which one professes to be skilled in”, defines…
a. professional
b. profession
c. professor
d. none of these |
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“The Learned Professions are”;
a. divinity, law, military
b. divinity, law, medicine
c. divinity, military, medicine
d. medicine, military, law |
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b. divinity, law, medicine
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“One who is engaged in one of the learned or skilled professions, or in a calling considered socially superior to a trade or craft”.
a. profession
b. professor
c. professional
d. none of these |
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Which of these would be a “Learned Professional”?
a. pilot
b. nurse
c. lawyer
d. all the above |
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Which of these is NOT an advantage of professional police departments?
a. public is better served
b. higher salaries
c. ethical conduct
d. stronger community support and respect |
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The prime beneficiary of a professional and ethical criminal justice system is the…
a. public
b. police
c. department
d. all the above |
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In the study of ethics it is critical to understand that the _______ is as important at the act.
a. consequence
b. motive
c. profit
d. belief |
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Attitudes and actions must be in line with the basic _______ if they are to have a positive effect on the public.
a. moral codes
b. laws of the land
c. departmental policy
d. a & b |
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“________ involves the expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices.”
a. Subjectivity
b. Prejudice
c. Objectivity
d. Profession |
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Ethics are a _______ behavior.
a. learned
b. inherited
c. basic
d. systematic |
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“The state or quality of mind that enables one to face danger with self-possission, confidence and resolution, bravery and valor”, defines
a. ethics
b. professional conduct
c. courage
d. honor |
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Refusing a gratuity or refusing to participate in a cover-up, is examples of …
a. courage
b. moral courage
c. physical courage
d. ethical behavior |
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The primary function of a Writ of Habeas Corpus is to...
a. determine guilt or innocence
b. release from unlawful imprisonment
c. determine what evidence is held
d. none of these |
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| b. release from unlawful imprisonment |
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The US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving...
a. federal crimes
b. US Diplomats
c. where a State is a party to the suit
d. Supreme Court is an Appellate Court, not original jurisdiction |
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| c. where a State is a party to the suit |
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Which of these rights is not protected by the VI amendment of the constitution?
a. speedy trial
b. right to counsel
c. right against self incrimination
d. right to a jury trial |
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| c. right against self incrimination |
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The most important aspect of the 14th amendment to the US Constitution is...
a. it provides due process for federal employees
b. it introduced the protection of life, liberty, and property
c. it made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States
d. none of these |
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| c. it made the Bill of Rights applicable to the States |
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Which amendment requires Search and Arrest warrants, issue upon probable cause?
a. 5th
b. 4th
c. 14th
d. 1st |
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Freedom of religion and speech is guaranteed in which amendment?
a. 5th
b. 14th
c. 1st
d. 4th |
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The 1st amendment to the US Constitution prohibits...
a. the government from establishing a religion
b. assemblies that stop traffic
c. speech that interferes with national security
d. all the above |
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| a. the government from establishing a religion |
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The 4th amendment to the US Constitution...
a. establishes separation of powers
b. provides for writ of habeas corpus
c. protects from unreasonable searches and seizures
d. protects against self incrimination |
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| c. protects from unreasonable searches and seizures |
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The 5th amendment to the US Constitution provides...
a. freedom of the press
b. right to public trial
c. freedom from double jeopardy
d. none of these |
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| c. freedom from double jeopardy |
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An order from a court, directing a person holding another person in custody, to bring the person held before the court and show cause why he/she is being held... is called a writ of ___________
a. attainder
b. habeas corpus
c. disclosure
d. capias |
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Right to confront your accusers and call witnesses in your defense, is the ________ amendment.
a. 1st
b. 4th
c. 6th
d. 8th |
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Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment...
a. 4th amendment
b. 8th amendment
c. 6th amendment
d. non of these |
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Prohibits excessive bail or fines...
a. 4th amendment
b. 8th amendment
c. 6th amendment
d. non of these |
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Right to a speedy and public trial and right to counsel...
a. 6th amendment
b. 8th amendment
c. 4th amendment
d. 5th amendment |
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The evaluation of law for Constitutionality is done by the ________ branch of government.
a. executive
b. judicial
c. legislative
d. appellate |
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The only crime found in the Constitution, is ...
a. brigandry
b. piracy
c. treason
d. election fraud |
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Tennessee vs Garner supports the ______ amendment rights.
a. 4th
b. 8th
c. 6th
d. 1st |
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Miranda vs Arizona supports the _____ amendment rights.
a. 4th
b. 5th
c. 8th
d. 1th |
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The Gault case supports the rights of the _____ amendment.
a. 6th
b. 8th
c. 5th
d. 4th |
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Which amendment in known as the States' Rights Amendment?
a. 8th
b. 14th
c. 10th
d. 1st |
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The 1st amendment court case ...
a. Tennessee v Garner
b. Duran v City of Douglas AZ
c. Miranda v Arizona
d. Gault |
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| b. Duran v City of Douglas AZ |
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