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Family violence, fitness, multiculturalism, traffic law I II II IV, penal code 36,37,38,39,
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Criminal Justice
Undergraduate 1
01/09/2016

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Term
What percentage of family violence is the male the violator?
Definition
80%
Term
Which of the following are causes of abuse?
-stress, sex role stereotypes,learned Behavior, cultural influences
-money,greed, anger,peer pressures
-arguments, liquor, bad marriages,children
-none of these
Definition
-stress sex roles stereotypes, learned behavior,cultural influences.
Term
The real reason for violence and abuse in family violence cases is ________.
Definition
-power and control
Term
Which of these are "types of domestic abuse/battering situations"?
Definition
physical
sexual
emotional
all
Term
Family violence is defined as?
-an act by a member of a family or household, against another member of the family, that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury or assault.
-a threat that reasonably places the family member in fear of imminent physical harm, excluding reasonable discipline of a child.
-abuse as defined by 261.001, Texas Family code
-all the above
-only a and b above
Definition
-all the above
Term
Which of the following is true of a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order?
Definition
it's only good 20 days
may require the offender to vacate the residence
it's not criminally enforceable
all
Term
Which of these acts may be prohibited under a protective order?
-removing a child from possession of person named in protective order
-committing family violence
-going within 600 feet of residence or place of employment of person in protective order
-any of the above
Definition
-any of the above
Term
A protective order is good, not to exceed_________.
-90 days
-2 years
-1 year
-20 days
Definition
-2 years
Term
Which of these is possible punishment for violation of a Protective Order?
-contempt of court, $500 fine and up to 6 months in jail
-Class A misdemeanor,$4,000.00 fine and up to 1 year in jail
-2 to 10 years in prison, up to $10,000.00 fine on 3rd violation
-a,b and c
Definition
a,b, and c
Term
A copy ___________is required to be on file with the Sheriff and Police Department, in the County where a "Protected party" resides.
-temporary ex-parte order
-protective order
-a and b
-none of these
Definition
-protective order
Term
If the respondent (person to whom the order is directed)is present and in violation of a Protective Order, at the scene of family violence, the officer _______.
-may detain the violator for breach of the peace
-may arrest the violator if the wife will press charges
-shall arrest for violation of protective order
-none of these
Definition
-shall arrest for violation of protective order
Term
If the respondent (person to whom the order is directed) is present at an address a protective order is in effect for, but only because the protected party asked him to come over, the officer....
-shall arrest him for violation of protective order
-may arrest him for violation of protective order
-may arrest him only for contempt of court,class C
-may not arrest him
Definition
-shall arrest him for violation of a protective order
Term
A man abuses his wife in public, in a clearly offensive manner.... this is;
-family violence
-assault
-disorderly conduct
-aggravated assault
Definition
-disorderly conduct
Term
There are ______types of Protective Orders.
-2
-3
-4
more than 3
Definition
-3
Term
The ________protective order is not criminally enforceable.
-final
-temporary ex-parte
-temporary
-none of the above
Definition
-temporary ex-parte
Term
Magistrates Order for Emergency Protection is valid for no less than __ or more than____.
-6 months/1 year
-30days/60 days
-6 months/2 years
-31 days/61 days
Definition
-31 days/61 days
Term
After an application for a protective order is filed the applicant and respondent will be notified of a hearing, no later than ____days after the application is filed
-30
-14
-10
-10 working
Definition
-14
Term
Temporary Ex Parte is valid not to exceed_______.
-1 year
-2 year
-30 days
-20 days
Definition
-20 days
Term
Final Protective Order is valid not to exceed________.
-1 year
-2years
-30days
-20days
Definition
-2 years
Term
If the respondent is present at the location where a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order is in place and the Officer observes this violation,the officer_________.
-shall arrest for violation of the order
-should advise the respondent to vacate the scene, as he stands to be in contempt
-may arrest on site
-can't do anything
Definition
-should advise the respondent to vacate the scene, as he stands to be in contempt
Term
in a domestic dispute where both parties were fighting, if both are arrested the victim can not receive crime victim compensation. The officer needs to determine the _____________.
-dominant aggressor
-domestic aggressor
-predominant aggressor
-abusive spouse
Definition
-dominant aggressor
Term
"_____________is defined as the deliberate, often repetitive, physical abuse by one family member against another".
-Domestic violence
-Family violence
-Domestic disturbance
Definition
-Family violence
Term
Fitness

Genuine health or wellness is....
-the absence of disease or infirmity
-a state of positive well being
-feeling good about yourself
Definition
-the absence of disease and infirmity
-a state of positive well being
Term
Which of these induces the physical, mental, spiritual and socio-emotional dimensions in life?
-physical fitness
-wellness
-exercise
-aerobics
Definition
-wellness
Term
"______translates into the practice of positive lifestyle behaviors and good health habits".
-wellness
-physical fitness
-nutrition and exercise
-aerobics
Definition
-wellness
Term
"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....?
-physical fitness
-wellness
-physical conditioning
-aerobics
Definition
-physical fitness
Term
"That condition of the human organism, which consists of its health&disease status and risk potential,"defines.....?
-physical fitness
-wellness
-physical conditioning
-aerobics
Definition
-wellness
Term
physical fitness consists of ___components.
-4
-2
-3
-1
Definition
-2
Term
The _____ related component of fitness is the most important to quality of life.
-motor
-health
-cardiovascular
-endorphinic
Definition
-health
Term
In the Wellness Pyramid, __________make up the foundation blocks.
-stop smoking&exercise
-nutrition&exercise
-stress management & exercise
-weight control&self
Definition
-nutrition&exercise
Term
Which of these are stress related disorders?
-alcoholism
-suicide
-divorce
-all the above
Definition
-all the above
Term
La Enforcement as a profession has a ___
health profile.
-excellent
-good
-poor
-average
Definition
-poor
Term
Physical fitness impacts_______for peace officers.
-physical health
-emotional health
-job performance
-all the above
Definition
-all the above
Term
In the "Wellness continuum" the opposite of optimum well-being is....
-death
-minimum well-being
-sickness
-infirmity&disease
Definition
-death
Term
Which of these is not a health related component of Physical Fitness?
-strength
-flexibility
-agility
-cardiovascular endurance
Definition
-agility
Term
Multi-Culturalism:

"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...
-race
-ethnicity
-prejudice
-attitude
Definition
-attitude
Term
"Refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics'.
-ethnicity
-societies
-race
-attitudes
Definition
-race
Term
"Refers to culture and backgrounds.
-race
-ethnicity
-attitude
-incest
Definition
-ethnicity
Term
Which of the following usually have"common ancestry, and generally share language, Religion and other cultural patterns"?
-race
-ethnicity
-societies
-regions
Definition
-ethnicity
Term
The three recognized races on earth are..?
-negroid,mongoloid, caucasoid
-negroid,mongoloid, latinoid
-asian,negroid, caucasoid
-there are more than 3 races
Definition
-negroid, mongoloid,caucasoid
Term
" An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts", defines....
-racism
-ethnicity
-prejudice
-attitude
Definition
-prejudice
Term
Discrimination is to act on the basis of...
-hatred
-prejudice
-race
-opinion
Definition
-prejudice
Term
The 4 basic feelings harbored by prejudiced people are...
-superiority, fear, proprietary claims and feelings that others are strange
-superiority, proprietary claims, fear and acceptance of others' differences
-inferiority, trust, fear and proprietary claims
Definition
-superiority, fear, proprietary claims
Term
Key functions of discrimination, are...
-tends to reinforce prejudice
-limits the other groups; effectiveness in business, education, politics
-economic exploitation of the group
-all of these
Definition
-all of these
Term
A peace Officer should enforce the law...
-impartially
-fairly and justly
-without favoritism
-all of the above
Definition
-all of the above
Term
Which of these are skills used by police,in being sensitive to the needs of others?
-be non-judgmental, show warmth, be willing to communicate
-be suspicious of ambiguity, non-empathetic, gather knowledge about others
-be cautious , suspicious, cynical, elite
-all of the above
Definition
-be non-judgmental, show warmth, be willing to communicate
Term
The consequences of insensitivity are...?
-anger, hurt feelings, loss of personal respect, ineffective performance
-pride, compassion, respect for self,and department
-hostility, aggression, personal satisfaction, high performance
-none of these
Definition
-anger, hurt feelings, loss of personal respect, ineffective performance
Term
Individuals should be evaluated on their _______.
-ethnicity
-race
-gender
-merit
-none of these
Definition
-merit
Term
Group of persons to blame when things go wrong.
-scapegoat
-discrimination
-prejudice
-ethnocentrism
Definition
-scapegoat
Term
A judgment formed before hand without knowledge of the facts, defines?
-discrimination
-prejudice
-inferiority
-attitude
Definition
-prejudice
Term
To act on the bases of prejudice defines...
-attitude
-prejudice
-discrimination
-ethnocentrism
Definition
-Discrimination
Term
It is important to be aware of one's _____ in order to perform daily activities with objectivity
-impartiality
-discrimination
-biases
-subjectivity
Definition
-biases
Term
Which of the following feelings is not harbored by most prejudiced people?
-feelings of inferiority
-others are strange and different
-proprietary claims
-fear
Definition
-feelings of inferiority
Term
_________"a way of thinking and acting based on tradition."
-culture
-discrimination
-prejudice
-ethnocentrism
Definition
-culture
Term
"The act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe and hence as the basis for comparisons with other cultures."
-prejudice
-discrimination
-ethnocentrism
-attitude
Definition
-ethnocentrism
Term
Traffic Law I-IV;

A person who drives or has physical control of a vehicle"
Definition
-operator
Term
Owner is a person who:
Definition
-Has property interest in a vehicle
-and has title to a vehicle
Term
School Crossing Guard must be responsible person who is a t least age___and designated by local authority to direct traffic in a School Zone.
Definition
-18
Term
________is an officer authorized to direct traffic or arrest persons who violate traffic regulation.
Definition
-Police Officer
Term
"The territory adjacent to&including a highway if buildings used for business are located within 600 feet of the highway and it occupies 300 feet of frontage on the highway" is:
Definition
-Business District
Term
"The territory adjacent to&including a highway,not in a municipality and is improved with structures for business,industry or dwellings,located at intervals of less than 100feet for a distance of at least 1/4 mile on either side of the highway" is:
Definition
-Urban district
Term
Which of these is not an authorized emergency vehicle?
Definition
-Private vehicle of a volunteer fire fighter
Term
Bicycle has two-tandem wheels, at least one of which is_____in diameter?
Definition
-more than 14 inches
Term
"A motor vehicle used to transport persons&designed to accommodate more than 10 passengers including the operator"
Definition
-Bus
Term
A moped is a motor driven cycle that"
Definition
-Cannot exceed 30 mph in one mile
-Cannot produce more than 2 brake horsepower
-has an engine of 50cc or less
Term
A motorcycle with an engine of 250 cc or less is called a
Definition
-Motor driven cycle
Term
A self propelled vehicle or a vehicle propelled by electric power from overhead
trolley wires:
Definition
-Motor vehicle
Term
A motor vehicle other than a tractor that is equipped with a saddle for the rider&designed to have when propelled not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground:
Definition
-Motor cycle
Term
A vehicle designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, to transport persons or property, constructed so that no part of the vehicle's weight, & load rest on the motor vehicle:
Definition
-Trailer
Term
A vehicle designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, to transport so that part of the vehicle's weight,&load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle:
Definition
-semi-trailer
Term
A vehicle designed to be drawn by another vehicle and secured to the other vehicle by means of a reach, pole, boom, or other security device&ordinarily used to transport long or irregularly shaped loads capable of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections:
Definition
-Pole trailer
Term
A motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, used to transport persons&designed to accommodate 10 or fewer passengers, including the operator:
Definition
-Passenger car
Term
a motor vehicle designed to primarily transport property.
Definition
-a Truck
Term
A motor vehicle designed&used primarily to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the other vehicle&its load:
Definition
-Truck tractor
Term
A motor vehicle designed & used to draw another vehicle but not constructed to carry a load independently or a part of the weight of the other vehicle or its load:
Definition
-Road Tractor
Term
A device that can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway, but not operated or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks:
Definition
-Vehicle
Term
An "unmarked crosswalk" only exist at:
Definition
-Intersections with sidewalks on either side
Term
A divided controlled access highway for through traffic is called:
Definition
-Freeway
Term
Entire width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way, any part of which is open to the public for vehicular travel:
Definition
-Street
-Highway
Term
The portion of the highway that is designed for parking, is called:
Definition
-shoulder
Term
That portion of the highway other than the berm or shoulder, that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel:
Definition
-Roadway
Term
Which of the below is not considered an intersection where it meets a highway?
Definition
-Alley
Term
Official traffic control devices are used to___traffic.
Definition
-Regulate, Warn, guide
Term
That portion of the street that is between the lateral line of the roadway or curb and the adjacent property line and is intended for pedestrian use.
Definition
-Sidewalk
Term
Improved shoulder is a shoulder that is?
Definition
-Paved
Term
Traffic law review II

A manual, electric or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop&go is a?
Definition
-Traffic control signal
Term
Injury to any part of the human body, that requires treatment, defines:
Definition
-Personal Injury
Term
The common area at the junction of two highways, defines:
Definition
-Intersection
Term
From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise defines:
Definition
-Nighttime
Term
From 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset defines:
Definition
-Daytime
Term
To halt a vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers, defines:
Definition
-Stand
Term
To completely cease movement or halt a vehicle.
Definition
-Stop
Term
The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian within hazardous proximity defines:
Definition
-Right of way
Term
To stand unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
Definition
-Park
Term
X is riding his horse on the roadway and rode past a stop sign without stopping. This is:
Definition
Violation for "disregarded stop sign"
Term
Illegal dumping is to litter within____ feet of a highway(maximum).
Definition
300
Term
Little is not:
Definition
Sewage
Term
When SHALL a person be taken before a magistrate for traffic violation?
Definition
-When arrested for F.S.R.A. misdemeanor
-When the person demands it
-When the person refuses to sign their written promise to appear
Term
Which offenses require an officer to issue a written notice to appear?
Definition
Speeding and violating open container in motor vehicle on highway
Term
The time that must be given on the written notice to appear, for the violator to contact the court, must be at least __days
Definition
10
Term
A person may comply with Promise to Appear by:
Definition
-appearing in court on the date indicated on the citation
-Appearance by counsel
Term
The magistrate that a person must be taken before, when arrested on traffic violation, must be:
Definition
-In the same county as the offense
-Have jurisdiction over the offense
-The closest or most accessible from place of arrest
Term
If a person issued a traffic citation, learns that the offense will be dismissed that night in court due to a technicality then the violator:
Definition
-Must be in court anyway
Term
Once the violator has signed his/her written promise to appear, the officer shall give them a duplicate copy of the citation and then:
Definition
-Shall promptly release the person from custody
Term
The complaint and the notice to appear on the charge of speeding, must specify:
Definition
-The alleged speed of the violator
Term
Traffic review IV

The minimum age to drive a school bus is:
Definition
18
Term
The minimum age to drive a taxi is:
Definition
18
Term
A person required to have a driver's license shall have it in their possession while driving and display it upon demand of:
Definition
-A peace officer,
-A magistrate,
-A court officer
Term
A________may stop and detain a person operating a motor vehicle to determine if they have a valid D.L.
Definition
Peace Officer
Term
A judge may dismiss a citation for "Driving with expired D.L."if it's renewed within___days from arrest.
Definition
20 working days
Term
Which of the below is exempt from having a Texas D.L.to operate a vehicle in Texas?
Definition
A person in the service of the Texas Militia in an official vehicle
Term
A new resident to Texas has____days to obtain a new Texas D.L.
Definition
90
Term
A person has__days to report a change of address or name to DPS for their D.L.
Definition
30
Term
What class D.L. is required to operate a Motor Vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more?
Definition
Class A or Class B
Term
To drive a bus with a seating capacity of less than 24 passengers requires a Class ____D.L. (minimum)
Definition
Class C
Term
The minimum class D.L. to tow a vehicle that exceeds 10,000 pounds is a class:
Definition
Class A
Term
To operate a Moped requires a Class __D.L.
Definition
Class M
Term
A D.L. issued to a person under age___shall be marked Provisional.
Definition
18
Term
To obtain a D.L. or to renew a D.L. the applicant must provide:
Definition
-Proof of financial responsibility
-Statement that the applicant does not own a motor vehicle that requires insurance
Term
It is unlawful to possess___D.L.
Definition
more than 1 D.L.
Term
No one under age____can be licensed.
Definition
15
Term
DPS cannot issue a Class A or B, D.L. to anyone under age___.
Definition
-17
-18 without driver's education
Term
The youngest a person can attain a class C driver's license is age___.
Definition
16
Term
The youngest a person can attain an Instruction Permit is age ____.
Definition
15
Term
The youngest a person can attain a hardship Driver's license is age___.
Definition
15
Term
The youngest a person can attain a Restricted class M is age___.
Definition
15
Term
A restricted class M D.L. is for a motorcycle that does not exceed__engine size.
Definition
250cc
Term
A motor cycle that can not attain a speed of more than 30 MPH in one mile,in one mile, with an engine that cannot produce more than 2 brake horsepower, defines a:
Definition
Moped
Term
An Instructional Permit is considered a ___________.
Definition
Restricted D.L.
Term
Which of these is not a class of driver's license?
Definition
Commercial D.L.
Term
To operate a commercial motor Vehicle in interstate traffic must be minimum age
Definition
21
Term
36
Definition
Bribery and corrupt influence
Term
37
Definition
Perjury and other falsification
Term
38
Definition
obstructing governmental operations
Term
39
Definition
Abuse of Official capacity
Term
Improper Influence
Definition
Sec. 36.04
Term
Evading Arrest w/Vehicle
Definition
Felony
Term
GIFT TO PUBLIC SERVANT BY PERSON SUBJECT TO HIS JURISDICTION
Definition
Class A
A person
Intentionally or knowingly
offers, confers, or agrees to confer
any benefit
on a public servant
knowing the public servant is prohibited by law from accepting.
May not apply to police officers
Term
Class A
A person
Intentionally or knowingly
with intent to deceive and with knowledge of the statement's meaning:
(1) he makes a false statement under oath or swears to the truth of a false statement previously made and the statement is required or authorized by law to be made under oath; or
(2) he makes a false un-sworn declaration under Chapter 132, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Definition
37.02. PERJURY
Term
Sec. 37.05. RETRACTION
Definition
It is a defense to prosecution under Section 37.03 (Aggravated Perjury) that the actor retracted his false statement:
(1) before completion of the testimony at the official proceeding; and
(2) before it became manifest that the falsity of the statement would be exposed.
Term
37.08. FALSE REPORT TO PEACE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE.
Definition
Class B
A person
Intentionally or Knowingly
with intent to deceive,
knowingly makes a false statement that is material to a criminal investigation and makes the statement to:
(1) a peace officer conducting the investigation; or
(2) any employee of a law enforcement agency that is authorized by the agency to conduct the investigation and that the actor knows is conducting the investigation.
(b) In this section, "law enforcement agency" has the meaning assigned by Article 59.01, Code of Criminal Procedure.
* NO OATH is involved
Term
37.09. TAMPERING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
Definition
Tampering
3rd degree
1. A person
2. knowing that an investigation or official proceeding is pending or in progress
3. Intentionally or knowingly
4. alters, destroys, or conceals any record, document, or thing with intent to impair its verity, legibility, or availability as evidence in the investigation or official proceeding;
Term
37.09. FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
Definition
Fabricates Physical Evidence
3rd Degree
1. A person
2. knowing that an investigation or official proceeding is pending or in progress
3. Intentionally or knowingly
4. With intent to affect the course or outcome of the investigation or official proceeding.
4. makes, presents, or uses any record, document, or thing with knowledge of its falsity

**This section shall not apply if the record, document, or thing concealed is privileged or is the work product of the parties to the investigation or official proceeding
Term
Perjury
Definition
(1) he makes a false statement under oath or swears to the truth of a false statement previously made and the statement is required or authorized by law to be made under oath; or
(2) he makes a false un-sworn declaration under Chapter 132, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Term
Aggravated Perjury
Definition
(1) is made during or in connection with an official proceeding; and
(2) is material.
Basically, lying in court.
Term
37.08. FALSE REPORT TO PEACE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE.
Definition
with intent to deceive,
knowingly makes a false statement that is material to a criminal investigation and makes the statement to:
(1) a peace officer conducting the investigation; or
(2) any employee of a law enforcement agency that is authorized by the agency to conduct the investigation and that the actor knows is conducting the investigation.
(b) In this section, "law enforcement agency" has the meaning assigned by Article 59.01, Code of Criminal Procedure.
* NO OATH is involved
Term
Ballon Boy
Definition
37.081. FALSE REPORT REGARDING MISSING CHILD OR MISSING PERSON
Term
with intent to deceive, (does one of the following):
(1) files a false report of a missing child or missing person with a law enforcement officer or agency; or
(2) makes a false statement to a law enforcement officer or other employee of a law enforcement agency relating to a missing child or missing person
Definition
37.081. FALSE REPORT REGARDING MISSING CHILD OR MISSING PERSON
Term
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Definition
37.09. TAMPERING WITH OR FABRICATING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Term
37.10. TAMPERING WITH GOVERNMENTAL RECORD
Definition
Falsifying a Government Record
A person
Intentionally or knowingly
makes a false entry in, or false alteration of, a governmental record;
With intent to defraud or harm another

Used if TDL DOB has been changed.
Term
Weapons include
Definition
Firearm
Stun gun
Nightstick
Personal protection chemical dispensing device
Term
You have no right to use force to resist arrest or search lawful or unlawful
Definition
True
Term
You do have a right to resist force
Definition
FALSE. The correct answer is: You do have a right to resist EXCESSIVE force
Term
38.15
Similar but not the same 38.16 Preventing Execution of Civil Process
Definition
Interference with Public Duties
Term
38.15- Interference with Public Duties
Definition
With criminal negligence

Interrupts/disrupts/impedes/ or interferes with
Term
Sec 38.151 Interference with Police Service Animals
Class C
Definition
A person
Recklessly
Taunts, torments or strikes a police service animal
Term
Sec 38.151 Interference with Police Service Animals
Class B
Definition
Class B
A person
Recklessly
3. Throws an object or substance at animal
Term
Sec 38.151 Interference with Police Service Animals
Class A
Definition
Class A
A person
Recklessly
Does one of the following:
a. interferes with or obstructs
b. interferes with or obstructs the handler or rider in control of the animal
c. releases from area of control
d. enters area of control without permission
Term
Sec 38.151 Interference with Police Service Animals
State Jail Felony
Definition
State jail Felony
A person
Recklessly
Engages in conduct which injures or is likely to injure the animal
Term
Sec 38.151 Interference with Police Service Animals
2nd Degree
Definition
2nd degree
A person
Recklessly
Engages in conduct which kills or is likely to kill the animal
Term
Sec. 38.17 FAILURE TO STOP OR REPORT AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD.
Definition
Class A
A person
Observes the commission or attempted commission of aggravated sexual assault of a child or continuous sexual abuse (under 14 years of age)
Fails to assist the child or fails to report it
Without placing the person in danger of serious bodily injury or death
Term
Sec. 38.171 Failure to Report Felony
Definition
Class A
1. A person
2. Intentionally or knowingly
3. Observes the commission of a felony in which serious bodily injury or death may have resulted AND
4. Fails to immediately report it
5. Under the following circumstances:
a. it had not been reported
b. it would not put the actor in danger of suffering bodily injury or death
Term
38.18 Use of Accident Report Information & Other Information for Pecuniary Gain
Definition
Class B
A person
Obtains, or hires another to obtain
Accident reports (911 logs, towing records, and certain Health and Safety Code information-911 information)
Which is not confidential
And which is then to solicit business or employment

Ambulance Chasers = Attorneys
Term
39.03
Definition
Official Oppression
Term
Penal Code Chapter 36: BRIBERY AND
CORRUPT INFLUENCE
"To threaten to harm someone, by an unlawful act, on account of their services as a witness or public servant," is:
-Tampering with a witness
-Jury tampering
-Retaliation 36.06 a-1
-obstruction
Definition
Retaliation 36.06 a-1
Term
"To influence a witness, a person confers a benefit on a witness on an official proceeding, to withhold information or testimony," is:
-Tampering with a witness 36.05 a-2
-Bribery
-Retaliation
-obstruction
Definition
-Tampering with a witness 36.05 a-2
Term
"To threaten to harm another, by an unlawful act, to prevent or delay the service of another as a complainant or would be complainant of a crime,"is:
-Tampering with a witness
-Obstruction 36.06 a-2
-Retaliations
-Coercion
Definition
-Obstruction 36.06 a-2
Term
X stops Y for disregarding a stop sign." Y wraps a $100.00 dollar bill about her drivers license, and hands it to the officer X saying "Can't we just handle this here and not make a court case out of this?" X says"This time it's a warning," takes the $100.00 dollars and returns the drivers license to Y. What offense(s) occurred here.?
-Bribery against Y
-Soliciting a bribe against X
-Accepting a bribe against X
-Bribery against Y and Accepting a bribe against X 36.02
Definition
-Bribery against Y and accepting a bribe against X 36.02
Term
Penal Code Chapter 37: PERJURY AND
OTHER FALSIFICATIONS
A statement is "MATERIAL"to a case in court if it_________.
-Could affect the outcome of the proceeding
-Pertains to the case
-Supports the case
-None of the above
Definition
-Could affect the outcome of the proceeding. 37.04
Term
To make a false statement, under oath, is only perjury if:
-The intent was to deceive
-It is made with knowledge of its
meaning
-Made by a Peace Officer
-A&B
Definition
-The intent was to deceive
and
-It is made with knowledge of its meaning 37.02
A&B
Term
The difference between aggravated perjury and perjury, is that aggravated perjury is perjury that is ________.
-Made during an official proceeding
-Material to the case
-Made by a public servant 37.03
-A&B
Definition
Made during an official proceeding and
is Material to the case 37.03
A&B
Term
"To knowingly make a false statement, that is material to criminal investigation,to an employee of a law enforcement agency conducting the investigation,"is:
-False report to a peace officer
-Perjury
-Aggravated perjury
-False report to law enforcement employee 37.08
Definition
-False report to a law enforcement employee 37.08
Term
X finds his wife dead in their home. He calls the police and destroys the suicide note before they arrive(because he knows their insurance will not pay in case of suicide). X has committed what offense?
-Murder
-Aiding a suicide
-Fabrication of physical evidence
-Tampering with physical evidence 37.09 a-1
Definition
-Tampering with physical evidence 37.09 a-1
Term
X kills his wife by poison. He then leaves a typed"suicide note" and puts his wife's fingerprints on the note, post-mortem. He locks the bedroom door and close it from the outside so he can break it in to create the illusion that she had committed the suicide in her locked bedroom. X calls the police. X (aside from murder)has committed what violations at the scene?
-Tampering with physical evidence
-Fabrications of physical evidence 37.09 a-2
-Falsifying a report to law enforcement employee.
-no offense at the scene
Definition
-Fabricating of physical evidence 37.09 a-2
Term
X has graduated from a TCOlE basic peace officers course. X has not been hired by a law enforcement agency yet, but he has bought the complete police uniform,complete shoulder patches, badge and collar devices. X wears the complete uniform today to the corner Stop-N-Go, to get free coffee"just like the real police." X has no commission of identification as a peace officer. X has committed what offense, if any?
-No offense
-Impersonating a public servant(peace officer) 37.11
-False identification as a peace officer
-Theft of service by fraud
Definition
-Impersonating a public servant (peace officer) 37.11
Term
To knowingly possess a police badge, shoulder patch or insignia, when not a peace officer and without the intent to induce another to submit to his authority, is the offense of:
-Possession of a false identification as a peace officer 37.12
-Impersonating a peace officer
-Fraud
-No offense
Definition
-Possession of a false identification as a peace officer 37.12
Term
Chapter 38 OBSTRUCTING
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATION
"Custody," means:
-Under arrest by a peace officer
-Under restraint by a public servant, pursuant to a court order
-Under restraint by an agent or employee of a correctional facility for criminal offenses 38.01
-Any of the above
Definition
-Any of the above 38.01
Term
"Escape," means:
-Unauthorized departure from custody
-Failure to return to custody following temporary leave
-Violation of community service or parole
-All of the above
-A&B
Definition
-A and B 38.01
Term
Y a witness to a crime gives Detective X his correct name but intentionally gives a false date of birth. Y can be charged with:
-Falsifying a report to a peace officer
-Failure to identify 38.02 b-3
-Hindering investigation
-No offense as listed
Definition
-Failure to identify 38.02 b-3
Term
X arrested burglar Y, in the act of burglary. X advised Y of his right to remain silent under MIRANDA, and Y now refuses to answer any questions, including his name, address, and date of birth. Y can be charged with:
-Failure to identify 38.02
-Hindering an investigation
-Resisting an arrest
-No offense
Definition
-Failure to identify 38.02
Term
X is arrested for robbery by officer Z. X advised Y to put X in the patrol car to transport, X's brother Y tries to prevent the officer from doing this by closing the patrol car door before X can be seated. Y can be charge with:
-Resisting arrest
-Resisting search
-Hindering prosecution
-Resisting Transportation 38.03
Definition
-Resisting Transportation 38.03
Term
Primary difference between RESISTING ARREST AND HINDERING APPREHENSION is:
-Actor vs supporter
-Use of force
-Hinder vs obstruct
-None of these 38.03
Definition
-None of these 38.03
Term
X runs from the savings and loan with a pistol in his hand and a bank of cash as the alarm goes off. Officer Z gives pursuit on foot in full police uniform and yells for X to stop. X refuses to stop and runs a block before he is tackled and handcuffed by Z. X fights Z during this arrest but Z is uninjured. X is guilty of:
-Escape and resisting arrest
-Evading arrest and resisting arrest
38.03 and 04
-Aggravated robbery only
-None of these
Definition
-Evading arrest and resisting arrest 38.03 and 38.04
Term
X runs a motel and knows the police are there to arrest his friend in room 110. X calls the room before the police can get upstairs and warns his friend so he can get away. X is guilty of:
-Accessory to robbery after the fact
-Resisting arrest
-Hindering apprehension
-Hindering prosecution 38.05 a-3
Definition
-hindering prosecution 38.05 a-3
Term
A person commits and offense if he escapes from custody when he is:
-Charged with an offense
-Convicted of an offense
-Under arrest for an offense
-Any of these 38.06
Definition
-Charged with an offense
-Convicted of an offense
-Under arrest for an offense
-any of these 38.06
Term
Guard X, at the county jail, knows the prisoner Y was arrested unlawfully. Guard X leaves the cell door and the exterior doors to the jail unlocked with the intent to allow Y to escape and get a good lawyer. Y does escape. X is guilty of:
-Permitting an escape
-Escape
-Facilitating an escape 38.07
-No offense if arrest was unlawful
Definition
-Facilitating and escape 38.07
Term
Failure to appear is a felony offense if:
-Amount of bail exceeds 1000.00 dollars
-Amount of bail exceeds 10,000.00 dlls
-The actor has two prior offenses
-The offense he's on bail for is a felony
Definition
-The offense he's on bail for is a felony
Term
Bail jumping and failure to appear is a __________unless the original offense is a Class c misdemeanor or felony.
-State Jail Felony
-Class A misdemeanor 38.10
-Class B misdemeanor
-None of these
Definition
-Class A misdemeanor 38.10
Term
X was stopped on traffic by officer Z. X was very irate and as Officer Z attempted to calm him down, he stopped too close and X grabbed Officer's Z's duty weapon in an attempt to take it in order to harm the officer. Z executed proper weapon retention tactics and kept his weapon and handcuffed X. X is guilty of...(most serious offense)
-Resisting arrest
-attempting to take weapon from peace officer 38.146
-Escape
-None of these
Definition
-Attempting to take weapon from peace officer 38.146
Term
Deputy constable Z was attempting to serve Mr. X a civil writ. Z asked X if he was the person named on the writ and X lied to avoid being served. X is guilty of:
-Failure to identify
-False report to a peace officer
-Preventing execution of civil
process 38.16 a
-Hindering prosecution
Definition
-Preventing execution of civil
process 38.16 a
Term
Chapter 39 Abuse of Office

" A public servant with intent to obtain a benefit, intentionally misuses government property or services by virtue of his office or employment," is committing the offense of:
-Official Oppression
-Abuse of official capacity 39.02 a-2
-Misuse of official capacity
-Corruption/bribery
Definition
-Abuse of official capacity 39.02 a-2
Term
A peace officer commits and official oppression, if he intentionally subjects another to _______under color of his office.
-Unlawful arrest,search or seizure
-mistreatment or unlawful arrest
-Sexual harassment
-Any of the above 39.03
Definition
Any of the above 39.03
Term
Officer Z has arrested Miss X on traffic violations. She offers Z sex for her release. Z accepts her offer and upon completion of the sexual conduct, Z denies the oral agreement and books X in jail. Z can be charge with..(most serious)
-Violation of civil rights of a person in custody
-Official oppression
-Improper sexual activity with person in custody 39.04 a-2
-Breech of contract
Definition
-Improper sexual activity with person in custody. 39.04 a-2
Term
X (a prison guard) intentionally denies inmate Y basic daily privileges to eat in population, exercise and exit his single cell. X knows his conduct violates the prison policy on"isolation" but because Y is murderer, he feels he has it coming. X can be charged with:
-Nothing
-Violation of the civil rights of a person in custody 39.04 a-1
-False arrest and detention
-Abuse of office
Definition
-Violation of the civil rights of a person in custody 39.04 a-1
Term
Officer Z while interrogating burglar X, ha refused to let X's attorney talk to X and has subjected X to 14 days of continuous interrogation against his will, even though Z knows this is unlawful Z can be charged with...
-Violation of Civil Rights of a person in custody
-Official oppression
-Improper activity with a person in custody
--Both A and B
Definition
-Both A and B 39.03 a/39.04 a-1
-Violation of civil rights of a person in custody
-Official oppression
Term
The fastest a motorist may drive on a highway in Texas is ________.
Definition
whatever speed is reasonable and prudent
Term
Which of these is not marijuana?
Definition
stalk, oil and cake, resin extract
Term
Felony possession of marijuana requires over _____ounces
Definition
over 4 ounces
Term
Felony delivery marijuana requires a minimum of ____
Definition
over 1/4 ounce
Term
Cocaine is a ____________
Definition
stimulant
Term
Heroin is a ________
Definition
narcotic
Term
Which of these is not a method of drug abuse?
Definition
inflection
Term
when destroying a dangerous drug a peace officer must act in the presence of _____.
Definition
1 witness
Term
Which of these concepts came from Europe?
Definition
foot patrol
Sheriff
County
All of these
Term

Under "watch & ward" the ward was______.

Definition
day time patrol
Term
Who created the Texas Rangers?
Definition
Stephen F. Austin
Term
Texas became a free and independent Republic in ____
Definition
1836
Term
The oldest form of local policing in texas is the_____
Definition
City Marshall
Term
TCLOSE was created in ________.
Definition
1965
Term
Which era began "distancing the police from the citizens"?
Definition
1900-1940
Term
In which era did the police become"controlled by the radio"?
Definition
1950-1970's
Term
Traditional police style is _____
Definition
reactive
Term
The _________used "proactive" police concepts in the traditional police department.
Definition
narcotics division and crime prevention units
Term
The difference between Robbery &Theft is......
Definition
the use of force
Term
Crime of Violence is any criminal act that results in ______to a victim.
Definition
personal injury
Term
An inquest of a deceased person need not be held if....
Definition
dies while attended by a physician and cause of death is known.
Term
Who may execute a capias?
Definition
any peace officer
Term
If a peace officer has a search warrant for stolen cattle, he can only look ....
Definition
at the suspect's barn
Term
A search warrant shall not issue but upon _________.
Definition
probable cause
Term
If a peace officer fails or refuses to execute a legal process he can be fined $ _______dollars.
Definition
200
Term
Probable cause to believe a crime has occurred, is occurring or will occur is required for arrest.......Tx. case

Definition
Aguilar v Texas
Term
Fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine case....
Definition
Wong Sun vs U. S.
Term
Exigent circumstance to search motor vehicle..... U. S. case
Definition
Carroll v U.S.
Term
Exclusionary rule..... Case
Definition
Mapp v Ohio
Term
Search incident to lawful arrest in time & place..... State Case......
Definition
Chimel v California
Term
Stop & Frisk rule ....... case
Definition
Terry v Ohio
Term
Which of the following is a peace officer REQUIRED by law to arrest, even without a warrant?
Definition
a person he has probable cause to believe is violating a protective order in his presence.
Term
What force may be used to make an arrest?
Definition
no greater force than necessary to effect the arrest.
Term
______________begins where the curtilage ends.
Definition
open fields
Term
Minimum jail time for 2nd offense DWI is _____.
Definition
30 days
Term
Minimum jail time for 3rd or subsequent DWI is _______.
Definition
2 years
Term
Open container only serves to enhance a DWI conviction on the ______offense.
Definition
first offense
Term
Which of the following does not enhance a DWI punishment?
Definition
bodily injury
Term
1st offense DWI is a ________ mideamenor
Definition
class B
Term
Intoxication manslaughter is a _______felony.
Definition
second degree
Term
Minimum jail time for the first offense DWI is ______.
Definition
Seventy-two hours
Term
Whistle to STOP traffic is
Definition
1 long blast
Term
Whistle to GO is ......
Definition
2 short blasts
Term
whistle to warn, indicate turn or slow is.....
Definition
3 short blasts
Term
"_________means, under arrest by peace officer; or under restraint by a public servant, pursuant to a court order".
Definition
custody
Term
"__________means unathorized departure from custody or failing to return to custody, following a temporary leave for a specific purpose or limited period, ut does not inlcude a violation of conditions of probation or parole".
Definition
escape
Term
"____________means, force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use, is capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury".
Definition
deadly force
Term
The threat of force is justified when the use of force is .....?
Definition
justified
Term
_________________ is not justification, to use deadly force.
Definition
-verbal provocation
-the actor consented to the exact force used
resist an unlawful arrest
(all )
Term
The Supreme court case that deals with Deadly force is...?
Definition
Tenesse v Garner
Term
" an aggressive act committed by any person, which does not amount to assault, and is necessary to accomplish a legitimate objective', is .......
Definition
force
Term
Necessary force is the____amount of lawful force, sufficient to achieve a legitimate police objective.
Definition
minimum
Term
An approved weapon is a weapon used by a peace officer in the performance of his duties and.......
Definition
-approved by his agency
-He has received proper training in its use
Term
A peace officer may Not use deadly force to......?
Definition
prevent a suicide
Term
Which of these is not approved for police use of force...?
Definition
-open hand
-chemical device
-baton,
-night stick
(all are acceptable)
Term
To use deadly force to stop an escaping felon, in a penal institution.....?
Definition
any convicted felon can be shot, trying to escape.
Term
Officer may use deadly force to prevent the imminent commission of....?
Definition
-aggravated kidnapping
-robbery
-aggravated robbery
-(all )
Term
Officer may use deadly force to prevent the imminent commission of....
Definition
-arson
-burglary
-theft at night
-(all the above)
Term
Officer my not use deadly force to prevent a person from fleeing immediately after committing....?
Definition
arson
Term
Officer may not use deadly force to prevent the imminent commission of.......
Definition
kidnapping
Term
Officer may use deadly force to prevent the imminent commission of but Not to stop a person from fleeing after the commission of.........
Definition
-arson
-criminal mischief at night
Term
"That force that is intended or known by the actor to cause, or in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing, death or serious bodily injury" defines....?
Definition
deadly force
Term
"The minimum amount of lawful aggression, sufficient to achieve a legitimate law enforcement objective", defines...
Definition
reasonable and necessary force
Term
__________ are synonyms for the verb, force
Definition
-compel -obligue -coarse

(all)

Term
The police role in a physical arrest is essentially ______.
Definition
defensive
Term
"_________ is that degree of influence the officer must exert over a violator, to take him into custody".
Definition
control
Term
"The objective of using control is to elicit ________from the offender".
Definition
cooperation
Term
Before using force the officer should consider .....
Definition
-is the suspect armed?
-what crime has he committed?
-is he resisting?
Term
What is the most frequent form of resistance the police encounter?
Definition
kicking
Term
The proper use of force continuum is .....
Definition
-professional presence, -verbal, -weapon-less,

weapon

deadly force

Term
When the level of force is less than the offenders' level of resistance _____________results.
Definition
ineffective control
Term
When the level of force is unreasonably greater than the offenders level of resistance, _____results.
Definition
excessive control
Term
Only the ________ amount of force, necessary to effect the arrest, should be used.
Definition
minimum
Term
"_______% of an officer's duties involve verbal skills".
Definition
97
Term
A peace officer's use of force must be _______selective & appropriate.
Definition
selective
Term
The ___ amendment to the U.S. Constitution, limits the level of force used in arrests and search.
Definition
4th
Term
Reasonable force can be used to effect an arrest, when the officer has ________.
Definition
probable cause
Term
Which of the following has a responsibility to intervene to stop police officers engaging in use of exessive force in their presence?
Definition
All personnel present, regardless of rank
Term
Who does not have to intervene when officers are engaging in excessive force?
Definition
citizens
Term
Which of these is not part of weaponless option?
Definition
handgun
Term
Which of these is in the Weapon option?
Definition
-ASP -stun gun mace

(All)

Term
The Court case that deals with "Use of force concepts".
Definition
Garrity v New Jersey
Term
A Police Supervisor has a ____________duty to intervene and stop officers using excessive force in his presence.
Definition
affirmative
Term
A non-supervisory police officer has a ______________duty to intervene and stop police officers/supervisors using excessive force in his presence.
Definition
affirmative
Term
" A child may have been found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision, only after a _______ hearing".
Definition
adjudication
Term
When a juvenile court waives its original jurisdiction and transfers the case to the Criminal Courts, this is done after a ___________ hearing.
Definition
certification
Term
After adjudication a juvenile will be taken to a ___________.
Definition
secure correctional facility
Term
If a child is truant ten or more days in a six months period, this is _________________.
Definition
conduct in need of supervision
Term
If a juvenile is convicted of a second degree offense DWI, this is .....
Definition
delinquent conduct
Term
The model of communication which emphasizes "feedback" between sender and receiver.
Definition
-interactive
-transactional
Term
In the linear communication model, the method of communication (verbal/non-verbal) is....
Definition
encoding
Term
A hearing loss is an example of ___________ noise, in environmental communication.
Definition
physiological
Term
What percent of communication is based on the tone used?
Definition
33 - 40 %
Term
What barrier to communication is based upon our background, needs and experience ?
Definition
selective perception
Term
" A _________ is an assessment or assumption, as to why a behavior occurred."
Definition
inference
Term
________ is Not important non-verbal helping technique.
Definition
summarizing what's been said
Term
Which verbal technique makes the victim feel the officer personally cares about him/her ?
Definition
personalized statements
Term
Which tactics are used to ensure good interpersonal communication ?
Definition
-posturing
-gesturing
-listening
(all)
Term
Temporarily suspending judgment so you can hear what is being said, is.....
Definition
listening
Term
In an arrest where use of force is necessary, the officer may use _____ behavior.
Definition
aggressive
Term
Which of these is Not necessary in a police report ?
Definition
-verify an offense occurred
-I. D. the victim, suspect, witnesses
-I. D. place, date and time of offense
-(All are required)
Term
Arrangement of data in a police report in the order of occurrence, is callled __________ order.
Definition
chronological
Term
Which of these is Not a type of police report ?
Definition
-Arrest
-Incident
-Offense
-Supplemental
(All are types of reports)
Term
__________ are brief notations concerning specific events and circumstqances that are made while fresh in the officer's mind.
Definition
fieldnotes
Term
When interviewing witnesses at the scene, you should....
Definition
allow witnesses to tell their own story, then ask pertinent questions.
Term
A(n) ______ is the questioning of a person who is believed to possess knowledge that is of official interest to the investigation.
Definition
interview
Term
Miranda warning requires the subject be advised of his/her right to.......
Definition
-have counsel appointed if they can not afford counsel
-remain silent
-terminate the interview at any time
-(all are correct)
Term
The most effective technique for an officer to recall past events is to .....
Definition
-commit everything to memory
-jot everything down on slips of paper
-use an individualized shorthand
-(*Answer not listed)
Term
Notetaking serves what purpose ?
Definition
-provides background information to interrogate a suspect
-assists the officer to prepare a better report
-aids in recollection of events more accurately and completely
-*(All are correct)
Term
The extent of notes taken for any one incident will be determined by the individual officer and ....
Definition
the particular assignment
Term
The majority of the notes will result from ......
Definition
interviews
Term
Notes help in ....
Definition
-accurate testimony
-investigation
-interrogation
-(all of the above)
Term
The best type of notebook is the ......
Definition
spiral
Term
In taking notes if a mistake is made the officer should....
Definition
draw a line through the error, so it's still legible, then correct the error next to it or above it
Term
Which of the below should not be in the field note book.
Definition
-personal notes or memos not pertaining to investigation
-opinion comments related to the investigation
-doodles or drawings made in margins
-(all the above)
Term
A juvenile being held prior to adjudication will be held at a __________
Definition
secure detention facility
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