Which of the following is a risk factor in arrest situations? Correct Answer: Spectator support for the subject
An operator may not stop, stand, or
... [Show More] park a vehicle within ____ feet of a fire hydrant. Correct Answer: 15
At least two reflectors on the rear of a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer must be __________ in color. Correct Answer: red
Eat enough calories to attain and ____________ desired body weight. Correct Answer: maintain
What is the first thing an officer does during the "Scene Management" stage? Correct Answer: care for injured
According to Sec. 8.01 of the Penal Code, it is an affirmative defense to prosecution that at the time of the conduct charged the actor, as a result of severe mental disease or defect, did not know that his conduct was wrong. This general defense is called: Correct Answer: Insanity
The act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe and hence as the basis for all comparisons with other cultures defines: Correct Answer: ethnocentrism
A _________________ is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Correct Answer: Sentence
Family and personal stressors include. Correct Answer: Marital
Children
Parents
Financial
All of the these
An adverse judgement or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts defines: Correct Answer: Prejudice
The Ethical role is performed by being ______in personal behavior and in functioning as a representative of the criminal justice system. Correct Answer: Objective and Ethical
The provisions limiting the operations of vehicles on an improved shoulder shall not apply to... Correct Answer: authorized emergency vehicles responding to calls
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle.... Correct Answer: on a crosswalk
within an intersection
on a sidewalk
within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
all of the above
At the moment of arrest, ___________________ceases to build. Correct Answer: probable cause
Texas CCP Article 15.24 defines what level of force may be used in making an arrest. Correct Answer: all reasonable means are permitted to effect an arrest
The ______ Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to reasonable force. Correct Answer: 4th
In a report if you write the information in the order of their occurrence this would be called: Correct Answer: Chronological
means to deliver a controlled substance other than by administering or dispensing the substance. Correct Answer: distribute
A protective order is valid for what period of time? Correct Answer: for the period stated in the order not exceed 2 years
Which of the following crimes justifies the use of deadly force to prevent the "imminent commission" of the offense? Correct Answer: theft during the nighttime
criminal mischief during the nighttime
robbery
burglary
Deadly force is justified in all of the above
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ____________. Correct Answer: gives the right to trial, open to the public
Ethical men / women are ____________________________, and peer pressure can work for or against ethical behavior. Correct Answer: Made, not born
Who signs an indictment accusing a person of a crime? Correct Answer: The foreman of a grand jury
The condition of the body which enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring balance, speed and power, without undue fatigue or exhaustion best describes Correct Answer: physical fitness
Officer Rain Bow was called to the H.E.B. Upon arrival he met clerk Martha Sue who advised him that a subject (Sandra Smith) had picked up a bottle of Revlon Hair Spray which was priced at $11.50 and a can of Right Guard which was $1.50. Smith peeled the tag off of the Right Guard and she peeled the tag off the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith put the $1.50 tag from the Right Guard on the Revlon Hair Spray. Smith went to the check out counter where she paid only $1.50 for the Hair Spray. She was stopped by a store security officer and was arrested. What was Sandra Smith arrested for? Correct Answer: Fraudulent destruction, removal and concealment of writing
According to the Transportation Code, a vehicle equipped with hazard lamps to warn other vehicle operators of a vehicular traffic hazard shall have the lamps visible at a distance of at least _____ feet in normal sunlight. Correct Answer: 500
According to TCLEOSE, there are 3 major components of the criminal justice system. Which of the following is NOT one of those components? Correct Answer: Parole
Of the many requisites of an arrest warrant, which of those listed is not a requisite? Correct Answer: The date the warrant is issued.
Which of the following is considered a risk factor in the physical process of arrest? Correct Answer: Supportive spectators
An Officer's "off duty" behavior is generally: Correct Answer: held to a higher ethical standard than others
means a child who is accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not, under state law, be a crime if committed by an adult. Correct Answer: status offender
The single best suicide indicator is? Correct Answer: depression
Cruel and unusual punishment are prohibited by which amendment? Correct Answer: 8th
Sexual assault is committed without consent of the person if...... Correct Answer: the other person has not consented and the actor knows the other person is unconscious
the other person has not consented and is unaware that the sexual assault is occuring
the actor is a public servant who coerces the other person to submit or participate
any of the above are without consent
A loaded shotgun is found in a pickup truck which is parked in the parking lot of a local middle school. What offense has been committed? Correct Answer: No Offense
Deceptive police practices are Correct Answer: acceptable for surveillance.
invalid if used to supply motive.
invalid if used to provide criminal opportunity
all of the above
To intentionally or knowingly "restrain" another person from leaving is...... Correct Answer: unlawful restraint
What are the two systems of field note taking: Correct Answer: Temporary; Permanent
Which of the following is not a consideration for points of greatest potential congestion. Correct Answer: The speed of the roadway
____ and "dump" mean to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak, or place litter on or into land or water. Correct Answer: Dispose
An operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or business shall.... Correct Answer: stop before the sidewalk
yield right of way to pedestrians
yield right of way to approaching vehicles
all of the above
According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees, the legislatively required continuing education program for individuals licensed as peace officers shall consist of __________ hours of training. Correct Answer: 40
The Code of Criminal Procedure states that peace officers making arrests shall take the arrested person before a magistrate: Correct Answer: without unnecessary delay
Who of the following are peace officers in the state of Texas? Correct Answer: Officers of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC)
Officers commissioned by a public junior college
Stewards and judges employed by the Texas Racing Commission
Officers commissioned by the Texas Board of Pharmacy
All of the above
According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Required Continuing Education for Licensees, a Peace Officer appointed to their first supervisory position, training must be completed within ___________ months following the date of appointment as a supervisor. Correct Answer: 24
A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of husbandry. Correct Answer: Farm tractor
The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following: Correct Answer: Right to a Grand Jury
A flashing red signal is Correct Answer: a stop sign.
Whenever a driver of a motor vehicle approaches a railroad crossing and a clearly visible electrical or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train, the driver of such vehicle shall stop within __________feet but not less than __________ feet from the nearest rail. Correct Answer: 50, 15
Which of the following statements is not true as a criteria for setting bail? Correct Answer: The power to require bail is to be used as to make it an instrument of oppression.
Providing a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or in the community is known as.... Correct Answer: Scapegoating
The type of alcohol contained in alcoholic beverages is _________________. Correct Answer: Ethanol
A citizen may proceed past a red light if ................ Correct Answer: directed to do so by a peace officer
Under temporary detention, a person ______ be required to identify himself. Correct Answer: cannot
Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing, and signals indicate that a train is approaching, the driver shall.... Correct Answer: stop not less than 15 feet from the crossing
A person found in possession of crack cocaine weighing a total of 2 grams should be charged with a: Correct Answer: 3rd degree felony
An organized and relatively unchanging combination of a persons 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: Correct Answer: Attitude
One of the advantages of the rear approach to suspects is ________. Correct Answer: surprise
The phases of transition that persons who experience traumatic events typically go through are all of these except. Correct Answer: Physical
Which of the following is NOT considered marihuana? Correct Answer: The oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant
According to the Transportation Code, a turn signal lamp mounted on the rear of a vehicle shaft shall emit ______ light. Correct Answer: red or amber
According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, if a ______ from another state comes into or passes through his state under an order directing him to attend and testify in this or another state, he is not subject to arrest or the service of civil or criminal process because of any act committed prior to his arrival in this state under the order. Correct Answer: witness
The major classifications of drugs include narcotics, depressants, stimulants and ______. Correct Answer: hallucinogens
According to Sec. 22.021 of the Penal Code a person commits the offense of Aggravated Sexual assault if he commits sexual assault and: Correct Answer: The victim is younger than 14 years of age
The victim is 65 years of age or older
The person uses or exhibits a deadly weapon in the course of the same criminal episode
All the above
A child can be detained in which of the following areas: Correct Answer: a holding area certified by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
When a magistrate sits for the purpose of inquiring into a criminal accusation against any person, this is called a/an: Correct Answer: an examining court
Within the traditional police service mode, most decisions are made at the management and mid-management level with little ______ involvement. Correct Answer: citizen
Which of the following is a force option? Correct Answer: Professional presence
When two officers are interviewing one subject, the second officer's position should be ________? Correct Answer: to the right or left of the subject
That degree of influence the officer must exert over the violator to take him or her safely into custody is known as _________. Correct Answer: control
A motor vehicle used to transport persons and designed to accommodate more than 10 passengers, including the operator, is the definition of a/an ________. Correct Answer: bus
According to the Health and Safety Code, ______ means a principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use in the manufacture of a controlled substance. Correct Answer: immediate precursor
Art. 15.24 states in making an arrest, all ____________ means are permitted to be used to effect it. Correct Answer: Reasonable
Which of the following is the minimum level of blood-alcohol concentration that defines a person as being under the influence of intoxicating beverages in the state of Texas. Correct Answer: 0.08
The "Illegal Per Se" law makes it an offense to operate a motor vehicle while _________. Correct Answer: Having a statutorily prohibited blood alcohol content
What single event served most to remove the police officer from contact with the community? Correct Answer: Extensive use of the automobile for patrol
A vehicle that cannot produce more than two-brake horsepower, is the definition of a/an ____________________. Correct Answer: moped
In a physical arrest, the police role is essentially ______________. Correct Answer: defensive
In which of the following circumstances would an individual be charged with aggravated assault? Correct Answer: The actor causes serious bodily injury to a peace officer when the actor knew the victim was a peace officer who was engaged in the performance of duty.
An affirmative defense to prosecution Correct Answer: excuses criminal responsibility if the defense is proven by a preponderance of the evidence
In 1999, the Texas legislature enacted a statute that creates a state-wide database operated by ________________________ that contains information on gangs and gang members. Correct Answe [Show Less]