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UHd bpoc test 9 review
Test 9 review
100
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08/12/2014

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Term
According to ccp, which of the following in not a magistrate?

A.recorders of incorporated cities
B . Justice of the peace
C. Supreme Court justices
D. District attorneys
Definition
D. District attorneys
Term
According to the CCP, the court of criminal appeals does not ______ .

A. Issue writs of habeas corpus
B. hear cases involving death penalty
C. Review decisions of civil cases
D. Review decisions of criminal cases
Definition
C. Review decisions of civil cases
Term
According to the CCP which of the following is not Texas peace officers?
A. District attorney investigators
B. law-enforcement agents of the alcohol beverage commission
C. Arson investigators of a city, county or the state
D. Special agents of the alcohol tobacco and firearms bureau
Definition
D. Special events of the alcohol tobacco and firearms bureau
Term
According to the CCP, the_____ courts shall have original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to the justice court and when the fine to be imposed shall exceed $500
A. County
B. District
C. Municipal
D. Juvenile
Definition
A. County
Term
According to the CCP, an affidavit made before a magistrate charging the commission of an offense is called a/an
A. Warrant
B. complaint
C. Information
D. Capias
Definition
B. complaint
Term
According to the CCP, the security given by and accuse that he will appear and answer before the proper court, the accusation brought against him is known as____.
A. Commitment
B. promissory
C. Bail
D.Bond
Definition
C. Bail
Term
According to the CCP, a written statement of a grand jury accusing a person of an offense is a/an___.
A. Complaint
B. indictment
C. Information
D. Affidavit
Definition
B. indictment
Term
According to the CCP, a person is arrested when the person has been____.
A. Lawfully detained
B. taken into custody
C. Unlawfully detained
D. Stop and identified
Definition
B. Taken into custody
Term
According to the CCP, a written statement that is filed and presented on behalf of the state of Texas by a district attorney that charges a person with an offense that may be prosecuted according to law, is called a/an_____.
A.indictment
B. Information
C. Complaint
D. Attachment
Definition
B. information
Term
According to the CCP, the time allowed for the execution of a search for Shall be______ whole days, exclusive of the day of issuance and the day of execution.
A. 3
B.4
C.5
D. 6
Definition
A.3
Term
According to the CCP, the _____ court has the original jurisdiction over all felony cases
A. District
B. County criminal
C. Court of criminal appeals
D. Texas supreme
Definition
A. District
Term
According to the CCP,____ is a writ issued by a court or clerk, directing any peace officer in the state, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on the day or term stated in the writ.
A. Attachment
B. commitment
C. Capias
D. Arrest warrant
Definition
C.Capias
Term
According to the CCP___ is a written order from a magistrate, directed to any peace officer commanding them to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law
A. Capias
B. commitment
C. Attachment
D. Arrest warrant
Definition
D. Arrest warrant
Term
According to the CCP, appeals from the justice court are heard by the_____
A. County Court
B. court of appeals
C. District Court
D. Court of criminal appeals
Definition
A. County court
Term
_____ is considered to be that area of open space surrounding a dwelling, which is so immediately adjacent to the dwelling that is part of the house.

A. Open field
B. Curtilage
C. Encumbrance
D. Continuance
Definition
B. Curtilage
Term
You can frisk if there is ____ that the suspect may have a weapon.
A. Reasonable fear
B. Reasonble evidence
C. Mere suspicion
D. Suspicion
Definition
A. Reasonable fear
Term
According to the CCP,a peace officer may break down the door to any house to make an arrest if he has been refused admittance after giving notice of his authority and purpose and the offense is a/an _____.
A. Felony
B. Misdemeanor
C . Traffic offense
D. Exigent Circumstance
Definition
A. Felony
Term
The ______ amendment to the u.s. Constitution, so the primary focus of the Miranda case.
A. 6th
B. 5th
C . 4th
D. 10th
Definition
B . 5th
Term
_____ is the actual forcible detention of a person and other coercive measures to detain him within certain limits.
A.temp detention
B. restraint
C. Arrest
D.constructive custody
Definition
D. Constructive custody
Term
_____ exist when the facts & circumstances known to the officer would warrant a prudent man believing that an offense has been committed.
A. Articulable suspicion
B. mere suspicion
C. Probable cause
D. Reasonable suspicion
Definition
C. Probable cause
Term
Holding a person for a limited time who,as yet, is not answerable to a criminal offense is....
A. Temporary detention
B. probable cause
C. Lawful restraint
D. Unlawful restraint
Definition
A. Temporary detention
Term
The act of keeping back,or withholding, by design, a person,defines______
A. Incarceration
B. Sentencing
C. Detention
D. Custody
Definition
C. Detention
Term
The right of the officer to search the immediate area of control in a search, incidental to an arrest was affirmed in _____ case.
A. Terry v. Ohio
B. Chimel v. California
C. Schmerber v. California
D. Brown v. Texas
Definition
B. Chimel v. California
Term
Under temporary detention, a person _____ be required to identify himself.
A. Can not
B. Will
C. Shall
D. Should
Definition
A. Can Not
Term
According to the health & safety codes, a substance that had an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability, is classified as a/an _____
A. Hallucinogen
B. Stimulant
C. Opiate
D. Depressant
Definition
C. Opiate
Term
According to the health & safety codes, inhalant paraphernalia seized as a result if an offense is subject to ____
A. Summary judgment
B. Summary forfeiture
C. Auction
D. Adjudication
Definition
B. Summary forfeiture
Term
The major classifications of drugs include narcotic, depressant, stimulates and ______.
A. Opiates
B. Amphetamine
C. Dilatants
D. Hallucinogens
Definition
D. Hallucinogens
Term
According to the health & safety codes, ____ means a principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use in the manufacture of a controlled substance
A . Immediate precursor
B. Drug paraphernalia
C. Counterfeit substance
D. Raw material
Definition
A. Immediate precursor
Term
Handcuffs are a ____ restraining device
A. Permanent
B. Temporary
C. Pro active
D. Flexible
Definition
B. Temporary
Term
When handcuffing two suspects with one set of handcuffs you would apply them...
A. Left hand to left hand
B. Right hand to left hand
C. Arms interlock
D. Hands behind their back, thumbs up, palms out, key holes up
Definition
A. Left hand to left hand
Term
One of the advantages of the rear approach to suspect is_____
A. May provoke a physical response
B. Surprise
C. Increased observation
D. Better communication
Definition
B. Surprise
Term
Justification for use of a baton includes ______
A. Physical stature of offender
B. Reasonable suspicion
C. Offender's perception
D. Weaponless strategies
Definition
A. Physical stature of offender
Term
Which if the following is a force option?
A. Self control
B. Balance
C. Awareness
D. Professional presence
Definition
D. Professional presence
Term
Prevention of crime is the soundest of all _____ theories
A. Enforcement
B. Patrol
C . Criminological
D. Reactive
Definition
C. Criminological
Term
Speed,mobility, & visibility increased preventive potential are all advantages of _____ patrol
A. Mounted
B. Motorcycle
C. Automobile
D. Bicycle
Definition
C. Automobile
Term
When an officer is alone, more ____ is devoted to patrol functions
A. Time
B. Attention
C. Observation
D. Service
Definition
B. Attention
Term
A/an ____ is able to take in everything around a given situation and then sort out the relevant from the irrelevant
A. Inspector
B. Skilled observer
C. Detective
D. Field training officer
Definition
B. Skilled observer
Term
Patrol officers should practice refraining from using the word "____" during the violator interview, while conducting vehicle stops.
A. We
B. You
C. I
D. He
Definition
C. I
Term
If possible, during a felony stop, offset the police vehicle to the ____ if the suspects vehicle.
A. Right
B. Left
C. Front
D. Rear
Definition
B.left
Term
Investigations and arrests after the occurrence of a crime are considered_____
A. Proactive
B. Reactive
C. Coactive
D. Anticipatory
Definition
B. Reactive
Term
Operation I.D. encourage citizens to mark their property with their ____ number
A. Social security
B. Vehicle identification
C. Driver license
D. Phone
Definition
C . Driver license
Term
Which step of the 7 step violator contact affords the violator an opportunity to explain or justify the violation ?
A. Greeting & identification of the agency
B. Statement of violation committed
C. Identification of the driver
D. Statement of action to be taken
Definition
B. Statement of violation committed
Term
Which part of the 7 step violator contact sets the mood of the entire contact ?
A. Statement of violation committed
B. Statement of action to be taken
C. Take that action
D. Greeting and identification of the agency
Definition
D. Greeting and identification if the agency
Term
Which part if the 7 step violator contact is the hardest step?
A. Leave
B. Take that action
C. Statement of action to be taken
D. Handcuffing the suspect
Definition
A. Leave
Term
Conducting property checks, questioning suspicion person, varying patrol, patterns and maintaining high visibility, best describes ______
A. Selective patrol
B. Selective enforcement
C. Preventative patrol
D. Apprehension patrol
Definition
C. Preventative patrol
Term
Proactive anticipation recognition and appraisal if crime risk and the action needed to remove or reduce that risk is _____
A. Crime prevention
B. Crime reduction
C . Crime recognition
D . Community policing
Definition
A . Crime prevention
Term
Which mode of patrol has the advantage of "flexibility " where the use of motorized vehicles is impractical high visibility and provides intense patrol?
A.Foot patrol
B . Motorcycle patrol
C. Bicycle patrol
D . Helicopter patrol
Definition
C. Bicycle patrol
Term
The two types of " problem area" patrol are _____ & _____
A. Preventive & apprehension
B. proactive & reactive
C. Automobile & foot
D. One officer & two officer
Definition
A . Preventive & apprehension
Term
Mail boxes utility poles automobile & brick walls are examples of _____
A. Cover
B . Security
C . Concealment
D . Shielding
Definition
A. Cover
Term
One of the objectives of patrol is ___
A. Question suspect
B. Conduct crime analysis
C. Preserve the peace
D. Lower visibility for apprehension
Definition
C. Preserve the peace
Term
According to the Texas Occupation Code, a licensed peace officer must complete 40 hours of legislatively required continuing education,once every _____
A. 12 months
B. 24 months
C . 36 months
D. 48 months
Definition
B. 24 months
Term
According to Commission rules , if a licensees name is changed, it must be reported to tcleose within _____ days
A. 60
B. 50
C. 40
D. 30
Definition
D. 30
Term
According to the Commission rules if a licensee is arrested for any offense above a class c misdemeanor he/she shall report that fact to the commission within ____ days
A. 30
B .60
C. 90
D. 180
Definition
A. 30
Term
Within the traditional police service model most decisions are made at the management & mid management level with little ____ involvement
A. Supervisor
B . Commissioner
C . Court
D. Citizen
Definition
D. Citizen
Term
An agency that employs at least ___ officer(s) shall require annual firearms qualification
A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 10
Definition
A.1
Term
In which era did the police become "incident driven"?
A. 1900-1940
B. 1950-1970
C. 1970-today
D. 1980-today
Definition
B. 1950-1970
Term
______ is failing to return to custody following a temporary leave for a specific purpose
A. Unauthorized departure
B. Escape
C. Evading arrest
D. Evasion
Definition
B . Escape
Term
Peace officer are granted authority to use force by the Texas ___
A. Occupation codes
B. Government codes
C. Code of criminal procedure
D . Penal code
Definition
D. Penal code
Term
Deadly force is not justified to ____
A. Prevent criminal mischief at night
B. preserve someone's life in an emergency
C. Prevent imminent commission of arson
D. Prevent someone from committing a suicide
Definition
D. Prevent someone from committing a suicide
Term
"An amount of 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.....
A. Resonable force
B. Deadly force
C. Necessary force
D. Excessive force
Definition
B. Deadly force
Term
"The threat of force is only justified when______"
A. The offender is an adult
B. The violation us a felony
C. An arrest is being made
D. The use of force is justified
Definition
D. The use of force is justified
Term
That degree of influence the officer must exert over violator to take him/her safely into custody is known as_______
A. Control
B. Force
C. Strength
D. Constraint
Definition
A. Control
Term
Obstacle to effective communication describe _______
A. Restraints
B. Constraints
C. Perspectives
D. Ethics
Definition
B. Constraints
Term
The food faith defense for an officer is enhance when fallowing the ____ of the department
A. Verbal standards
B. Implied policies
C. Written directives
D. Fair labor standards
Definition
C. Written directives
Term
A police supervisor has a/an ____ duty to intervene and stop officers using excessive force in their presence
A. Affirmative
B. Required
C. Implied
D. Ethical
Definition
A. Affirmative
Term
One of the greatest assets to use in dealing with a violator is______
A. Psychological control
B. Self control
C. Verbal control
D. Crowd control
Definition
B. Self control
Term
To prove public intoxication the offender must _____
A. Be intoxicated in public place
B. Be so intoxicated he is a danger to himself and others in a public place
C. Be under the influence of a drug or alcohol in a public place
D. Be in a publics place and is offensive to others
Definition
B. be so intoxicated he is a danger to himself or others in a public place
Term
1st offense DWI is a _____ offense

A. Class C
B. Class B
C. Class A
D. State jail felony
Definition
B. Class B
Term
1st offense DWI requires a minimum if ____ in jail
A. 3 days
B. 72 hours
C. 6 days
D. 48 hours
Definition
B. 72 hours
Term
The case elements to prove DWI are
A. To operate a vehicle while intoxicated in a public street
B. To operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated
C. To operate a motor vehicle In a public place while intoxicated
D. To operate a motor vehicle while consuming an alcoholic beverage
Definition
C. To operate a motor vehicle In a public place while intoxicated
Term
An intoxicated person assembled a mobile amusement ride while intoxicated. This person may be charged with_____
A. DWI
B. Operating an amusement ride while intoxicated
C. Assembling an amusement ride while intoxicated
D. Public intoxication
Definition
D. Public intoxication
Term
An intoxicated person was operating a mobile amusement ride and due to his intoxication he caused serious bodily injury of the riders he is most guilty of _____
A. Aggravated assault
B. Operating an amusement ride while intoxicated
C. Intoxication assault
D. Assault
Definition
D. Assault
Term
An intoxicated person caused the death of a rider on a mobile amusement ride he was operating he can be charged with_____
A. Intoxication assault
B. Intoxication manslaughter
C. Operating an amusement ride while intoxicated (2nd degree felony)
D. Murder
Definition
B. Intoxication manslaughter
Term
A criminal combination in the penal code involves _____ or more persons
A.7
B.3
C.2
D.5
Definition
B.3
Term
To have a criminal street gang requires at least ____ people
A.7
B.5
C.3
D.12
Definition
C.3
Term
A person not the operator knowingly possesses an open container of alcoholic beverage in a passenger area of a motor vehicle that is on a public highway. this is____
A. Possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle
B. Driving while intoxicated
C. Riding while intoxicated
D. No offense
Definition
A. Possession of alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle
Term
First offense DWI where an open container of alcoholic beverage was in the drivers position makes the minimum jail time____
A.72 hours
B. 6 days
C. 30 days
D. 10 days
Definition
B. 6 days
Term
Proof of financial responsibility is not needed for a vehicle that is a collectors item use only in parades and is at least____ years old
A.15
B.20
C.25
D.10
Definition
C .25
Term
Operator of a motor vehicle shall provide evidence of financial responsibility on request to____
A. A peace officer or magistrate
B. A police officer or person involved in an accident with the operator
C. A peace officer or person involved in an accident with the operator
D. any of the above
Definition
B. A police officer or person involved in an accident with the operator
Term
If the person charged with failed to maintain proof of financial responsibility produces in court a valid liability insurance policy or other accepted forms of financial responsibility that was valid on the date of the offense the charge____
A. May be dismissed
B. Shall be dismissed
C. Stands as is
D. Is eligible for minimum fine
Definition
B. Shall be dismissed
Term
______ are required to wear approved helmets on a motorcycle
A. All persons
B. All persons under 21
C. All persons aged 21 or younger
D. All minors
Definition
A. All persons
Term
A person younger than ____ operating an ATV be must be accompanied by a parent or adult
A.21
B.18
C.14
D.16
Definition
C.14
Term
Operator of an ATV when on public property may carry a passenger_____
A . Never
B. With approved helmet
C. With approved eye protection
D. When The ATV has a passenger seat
Definition
D. When the ATV has a passenger seat
Term
____ Is a motor vehicle other than a tractor that is equipped with a saddle for the rider and designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels in contact with the ground
A. Motorcycle
B. Moped
C. Motor driven cycle
D. All-terrain vehicle
Definition
A. Motorcycle
Term
A motorcycle operator with a passenger under the age of 5 most put the passenger____
A. In a child passenger safety seat
B. In a sidecar
C. On an attached passenger seat
D. on and attached passenger seat with seat belt
Definition
B. In a sidecar
Term
A disabled parking placard indicating a permanent disability is____ on a ____
A.white/red
B.white/ blue
C. blue/white
D.red/white
Definition
B. White/blue
Term
A disabled parking placard indicating a temporary disability is____ on a _____ shield
A. White/red
B. White/blue
C. Blue/white
D . Red/white
Definition
A. White/red
Term
After expiration of registration the operator has____ before a violation Exists
A. 5 days
B. 5 working days
C .10 days
D.10 working days
Definition
B. 5 working days
Term
A buyers temporary cardboard tag is valid for ____ days
A. 10 working
B. 30
C.21
D .15
Definition
C . 21
Term
It is a violation to operate a passenger car on a public highway does not display ____ license plate(s)
A.2
B.1
C .2(1 in front & 1at the rear)
D . 1 front
Definition
C.2(1 on front & 1 at the rear)
Term
According to the Texas transportation code section 541.301, which of the following is considered traffic upon a highway?
A. A man riding a horse on the shoulder of the highway
B. A girl hurting a cow along grass easement next to the shoulder
C . A man operating a motor vehicle on the roadway
D. Any of the above
Definition
D. Any of the above
Term
The single most common factor suicide is____
A. Autism
B . Depression
C. Paranoia
D. Schizophrenia
Definition
B. Depression
Term
Operator of an ATV may cross a controlled access Highway ___
A. Only at an intersection
B. Only with on lights displayed
C. Never
D. Only under a and b
Definition
C. Never
Term
A common stereotype about all persons with mental illness is that they are____
A. Distorted
B. Violate
C.isolated
D.emotional
Definition
A.Distorted
Term
_____% of adults in the US suffer from some sort of mental illness in their family
A.22
B.32
C.35
D.15
Definition
B.32
Term
A diminished capacity and inability to tell right from wrong defines....
A.mental retardation
B. mental illness
C. Insanity
D.paranoia
Definition
C. Insanity
Term
Which of these is not a category of mental illness?
A.personality disorder
B.mood disorder
C. Psychosis
D. Insanity
Definition
D. Insanity
Term
Which of these is not a personality disorder?
A.paranoid
B. Antisocial
C. Borderline
D. Bipolar
Definition
D. Bipolar
Term
Which of these is not a mood disorder?
A. Depression
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Delusions
D. Mania
Definition
C. Delusions
Term
An illness involving a distortion of reality that may be accompanied by delusions and or hallucinations defines_____
A. Psychosis
B. Personality disorder
C. Mood disorder
D. Insanity
Definition
A. Psychosis
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