Which of these concepts came from the European police methods?

A. Foot Patrol

B. Sheriff

C. County

D. All of these

The "watch" was              -patrol.

A. nighttime

B. daytime

C. 24 hour

D. none of the above

August Vollmers' goal was to...

A. professionalize police

B. motorize patrol

C. create commuinty oriented policing

D. establish foot patrols in high-crime areas

         is the oldest office in law enforcement and dates back to the Anglo-Saxons.

A. Constable

B. Ranger

C. Sheriff

D. Deputy

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

Texas became a free and independent republic in ...

A. 1935

B. 1836

C. 1936

D. 1823

The Texas Rangers were created by         to protect settlers from indian and bandit raids.

A. Sam Houston

B. James Bowie

C. Stephen F. Austin

D. William Travis

During Texas' 100 years as a province of Mexico, who reigned over the territory?

A. Spanish Military 

B. Mexican governors

C. County Commissioner

D. County judge

The office of sheriff and Constable were established undr which article of the Texas Constitution?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Which battle made Texas a free republic?

A. San Jacinto

B. Alamo

C. Goliad

D. All the above

Most of the workload of patrol officers and detectives consists of handling crimes that have already been committed, disturbances in progress, traffic violations, and such. Exceptions include crime prevention and narcotics investigations defines...

A. reactive response

B. proactive response

C. interactive response

D. incident driven

        relies on limited information, mostly from victims, witnesses, and suspects. Focus tends to be on "incident" which is resolved before moving to the next "incident".

A. inaction

B. action

C. incident driven

D. patrol car

In the era 1900-1940, 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. both a and b

In the ear 1950-1970, what removed officers from follow-up activities?

A. radios

B. computers

C. specialized units

D. supervisors

During the 1950-1970's, the police became controlled by ...

A. crime statistics

B. the police radio

C. the automobile and computer

D. both a and c

In which era was community oriented or problem oriented policing implemented?

A. 1900-190

B. 1980-today

C. 1950-1970

D. prior to 1900

As a peace officer you should never make a referral to:

A. private attorney

B. bail bondsman

C. public assistance program

D. a and b

Traditional law enforcement models tend to be         , but we should be                  .

A. radioactive, protractive

B. reactive, proactive, and co-active

C. reactive, protractive and co-active

D. radioactive, proactive 

What is the purpose of a police organization?

A. fight crime

B. serve and protect

C. promote public safety 

D. all the above

For whom do we as peace officers work?

A. Sheriff, or police cheif

B. citizens of the community

C. Sate of Texas

D. tax payers

Law enforcement is generally a paramilitary organization which leads to:

A. authoritarian

B. chain of command

C. micromanagement

D. all the above

Who sets standards we as police officers attempt to meet?

A. government

B. agency

C. family

D. all the above

"The occupation which one professes to be skilled in." defines:

A. professional

B. profession

C. professor

D. none of these

The "Learned Professions" are:

A. divinity, law, military

B. divinty, law, medicine

C. divinty, military, medicine

D. medicine, military, law

"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

Which of these would be a "Learned Professional"?

A. pilot

B. nurse

C. lawyer

D. all the above

Which one below is not a characteristic of professionalism?

A. Service to others

B. Assessment of client needs

C. Continuing education and life-long learning

D. Hypothetical body of knowledge

Which of the following is not an advantage of professional police departments?

A. public is better served

B. higher salaries for employees

C. ethical conduct

D. stronger community support and respect

The prime beneficiary of a professional and ethical criminal jsutice system is:

A. public

B. police

C. department

D. all the above

Human behavior is influenced by:

A. peer pressure

B. personal values

C. codified laws

D. parental influence

Elements of the ethical role include:

A. To act a manner that reflects belief in the fundamental value of ethical behavior and in application of the value to your job

B. To conduct daily activities in an objective manner striving to be uninfluenced be emotion, personal prejudice or insufficient evidence

C. To provide objective and constructive assistance or information to all persons, regardless of person feelings

D. To assist the public to understand how they can help in achieving objective and ethical behavior

E. All the above

Behavior that ignores the basic goals of the criminal justice system tends to:

A. increase complaints

B. make your job harder

C. confuse people

D. result in disciplinary action

       includes the need to act in accordance with the principles of right and wrong governing the conduct of a particular group.

A. professionalism

B. morals

C. attitue

D. ethics

Suggested ethics for all peace officers can be found:

A. IACP Code of Ethics

B. Texas Constitution

C. US Constitution

D. Scripture

In the study of ethics it is critical to understand that the        is as important as the act.

A. consequence

B. motive

C. profit

D. belief

Ethics is concerned with encouraging you to do what you know you should do, including:

A. considering all relevent sides of an ethical problem

B. considering basic ethical values

C. acting in accordance with the code of your profession

D. all the above

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. both a and b

       involves the expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices.

A. subjectivity

B. prejudice

C. objectivity

D. profession

The state or quality of mind that enables one to face danger with self-possession, confidnece and resolutions; bravery and valor," defines

A. ethics

B. professional conduct

C. courage

D. honor

Refusing a gratuity or participate in a cover-up are examples of:

A. courage

B. moral courage

C. physical courage

D. ethical behavior

The primary function of a Writ of Habeas Corpus is: 

A. determine guilt or innocence

B. release from unlawful imprisonment

C. determine what evidence hels

D. none of these

Which article of the US Constitution provides legislative powers to the US Congress?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

Which article of the US Constitution provides procedure for election of President and Vice President of the US?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

Which article of the US Constitution establishes the US Supreme Court and defines its jurisdiction?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

Which artuicle of the US Constitution defines the only crime in the US Constitution? What crime is it?

A. impeachment

B.  Treason

C. civil rights violation

The US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving:

A. federal crimes

B. US Diplomates

C. Where a State is the party to a suit

D. SCOTUS is an apellate court and has no original jusridiction

Which of these in not a right 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

The most important aspect of the 14th amendment to the US Constitution is:

A. it provides due process for federal emplotees

B. in introduced the protection of life, liberty and porperty

C. it made the Bill of Rights applicable to the states

D.none of these

Which amendment requires search and arrest warrents issued upon probably cause?

A. 5

B. 4

C. 14

D. 1

Freedom of religion and speech is guaranteed in which amendment?

A. 5

B. 14

C. 1

D. 4

The 1st amendment to the US Comstitution prohibits:

A. the government from establishing a religion

B. assemblies that stop traffic

C. speech that interfere with national security

D. all the above

The 4th amendment to the US Constitution:

A. establishes seperation of powers

B. provides for writ of habeas corpus

C. protects from unreasonable searches and seizures

D. protects against self incrimination

The 5th amendment to the US Constitution provides:

A. freedom of the press

B. right to public trial

C. freedom from double jeoprady

D. none of these

An order from a court directing a person holding another person in custody to bring the person held before the court and show casue why he/she is being held, is called:

A. attainder

B. habeas corpus

C. disclosure

D. capias

Right to confront you accusers and call witnesses in your defense is guaranteed by the          amendment.

A. 1

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

A. 4

B. 8

C. 6

D. none of them

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines?

A. 4

B. 8

C. 6

D. none of these

Whichamendments guarantees a speedyy trial and right to counsel?

A. 6

B. 8

C. 4

D. 5

The evaluation of law for Constitutionality is done by:

A. executive branch

B. legislative branch

C. judicial branch

D. appellate courts

The only crime listed in the Constitution is:

A. brigandry

B. piracy

C. election fraud

D. treason

Tennessee v Garner dealt with:

A 4th amendment rights

B. 8th amendment rights

C. 6th amendment rights

D. 1st amendment rights

Miranda v Arizona supports:

A. 4th amendment rights

B. 5th amendment rights

C. 8th amendment rights

D. 1st amendment rights 

The Gault case supports:

A. 6th amendment rights

B. 8th amendment rights

C. 5th amendment rights

D. 4th amendment rights

Which amendment is known as the "State's Rights Amendment"?

A. 8

B. 4

C. 10

D. 1

Case law protecting 1st amendment rights:

A. Tennessee v Garner

B. Duran v City of Douglas Az

C. Miranda v Arizona

D. Gault

Which of these best defines the criminal jsutice system in Texas?

A. police, courts, jail

B. sheriffs, courts, corrections

C. police, courts, corrections

D. police, judiciary, incarceration

Divorce, child custody, protective orders, injunctions, debt, and personal damages are example of:

A. Civil Law

B. Constitutional

Law

C. Criminal Law

D. All the above

Criminal trepass, murder, assault, and theft are examples of:

A. Civil Law

B. Constitutional Law

C. Criminal Law

D. All the above

Appeals from the justice court go to the:

A. County Court

B. District Court

C. Appeals Court

D. Municipal Court

Appeals from the county court go to:

A. District Court

B. Supreme Court

C. Courts of Appeals

D. Court of Criminal Appeals

Appeals from the district court go to:

A. Court of Criminal Appeals

B. Supreme Court

C. Court of Criminal Appeals

D. Courts of Appeals

Which court has original jurisdiction in class A and B misdemeanors?

A. Justice

B. County

C. District

D. Municipal

Which court has original jurisdiction for all felonies?

A. Justice

B. County

C. District

D. Municipal

Misdemeanor cases with a fine not to exceed $500.00 goes to:

A. Justice Court

B. County Court

C. District Court

D. Courts of Appeals

Small claims courts hear cases not to exceed:

A. %500

B. $1000

C. $5000

D. $10,000

The highest court of appeals for criminal cases in the State of Texas:

A. Texas Supreme Court

B. Texas Courts of Appeals

C. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

D. U.S. Supreme Court

The highest court of appeals for civil cases in the State of Texas:

A. Texas Supreme Court

B. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

C. Texas Court of Appeals

D. U.S. Supreme Court

The three recognized races on Earth:

A. negroid, mongoloid, caucasoid

B. negroid, caucasoid, latinoid

C. asian, negroid, caucasoid

D. there are more than 3 races

The four basic feelings harbored by prejudiced people are:

A. superiority, fear, proprietary claims, feelings that others are strange

B. superiority, proprietary claims, fear, acceptance of others' differences

C. inferiority, trust, fear, proprietary claims

D. none the above 

Common shared needs:

A. shelter

B. food

C. social needs

D. positive self-image

E. all the above

Key functions of discrimination are:

A. tends to reinforce prejudice

B. limits the other group's effectiveness in business, education and politics

C. economics exploitation of the group

D. all the above

Peace officers should enforce the law:

A. impartially

B. fairly and justly

C. without favoritism

D. all the above

Which of these are skills used by 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-empathetic, gather knowledge about others

C. be cautious, suspicious, cynical, elite

D. all the above

A. be non-judgemental, show warmth, be willing to communicate

The consequences of insensitivity 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

Individuals should be evaluated on their:

A. ethnicity

B. race

C. gender

D. merit

E. none of these

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