Deck 2: Police Field Procedures

Question 1

This is a brief interview that a police officer conducts with a suspicious person:

A)Field interrogation
B)Field interview
C)Field force
D)Field grilling

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The Supreme Court held in this decision that police officers during a field interview may perform a quick surface search of the person's outer clothing for weapons.The Court decision was:

A)Miranda v.Arizona.
B)Terry v.Ohio.
C)Mapp v.Ohio.
D)Mapp v.Texas.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is a writ or judicial order issued by a court of law directing a law enforcement officer to arrest or seize a specifically named person,or to search a specific known location for fruits or instrumentalities of a crime?

A)Affidavit
B)Warrant
C)Usufruct
D)All of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is a written and codified manual of a police organization?

A)Officer's guidebook
B)Officer's manual
C)Standard operating procedure
D)None of the above

Question 5

A geographical area of responsibility for a police patrol officer during a tour of duty is referred to as a:

A)territory.
B)terrain.
C)beat.
D)response area.

Question 6

This is an order issued by a court of law directing a law enforcement officer to arrest or seize a specifically named person,or to search a specific known location for fruits or instrumentalities of a crime.

A)Directive
B)Exhibit
C)Warrant
D)True bill

Question 7

According to the text,what percent of police departments require officers to wear protective body armor?

A)25%
B)35%
C)45%
D)More than 50%

Question 8

Which of the following describes the geographical area of responsibility for a police patrol officer during a tour of duty?

A)Run
B)District
C)Beat
D)Region

Question 9

A police officer needs to check on the conditions of annual leave and overtime.The officer most likely will consult the:

A)standard operating procedure.
B)departmental regulations.
C)departmental goals and objectives.
D)departmental special orders.

Question 10

The officer should make it a habit when arresting a suspect for a minor crime to handcuff the suspect's hands:

A)in front.
B)handcuffing the suspect is not necessary in arrests for minor crimes.
C)behind the back in all arrests.
D)to the cage in the patrol car.

Question 11

A written and codified manual of a police organization that serves as a roadmap to assist and guide police officers in the field is referred to as:

A)standard operating procedures.
B)rules and regulations.
C)special orders.
D)general orders.

Question 12

This type of crowd assembles for a common purpose,but without leadership.For example,spectators at a sporting event or concertgoers are an example of this type of crowd.

A)Causal crowd
B)Cohesive crowd
C)Expressive crowd
D)Aggressive crowd

Question 13

This is a report that details a crime incidence and completed by the first responding patrol officer:

A)Preliminary report
B)Supplemental report
C)Follow-up report
D)Major report

Question 14

Which of the following govern the conditions of police service,annual leave,overtime,promotion and have an influence on almost all daily police activities?

A)Police unions
B)Departmental regulations
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above

Question 15

Crime calls can typically be divided into which of the following two areas?

A)Crimes in progress and crimes that have already occurred
B)Crimes against persons and crimes against property
C)Serious and non-serious crimes
D)Minimal crimes and escalating crimes

Question 16

This occurs when one or more individuals restrain another,impairing the subject's ability to breathe.For example,this mechanical impairment of respiration can occur in a prone face-down)position or in other positions.

A)Positional asphyxia
B)Restraint asphyxia
C)Sudden myocardial infarction
D)Positional reflux

Question 17

In order to make an arrest,police must have:

A)reasonable suspicion.
B)probable cause.
C)gut instinct.
D)a fair probability.

Question 18

Which one of the following is not a common procedure used for transporting an offender?

A)Always place a seat belt on the offender
B)Inspect the police vehicle after the offender is removed from the vehicle
C)Always search all prisoners before placing them in a vehicle
D)Always handcuff the offender to the cage in the patrol vehicle

Question 19

Many police officers suffer from this psychological condition resulting from personal frustration and inadequate coping skills.In police culture,this is sometimes mistaken as an attitude problem.

A)Cynicism
B)Burnout
C)Motivation
D)Hopelessness

Question 20

Which of the following describes a form of stress that police officers may suffer to some degree at various times in their career?

A)Cynicism
B)Burnout
C)Cop syndrome
D)None of the above

Question 21

A police officer should approach each situation on the lowest level of the force continuum as possible in order to achieve the best resolution to the problem.

Question 22

Many police officers suffer from burnout that results from personal frustration and inadequate coping skills.

Question 23

Crime calls can typically be divided into two areas; crimes in progress and crimes that have already __________.

Question 24

All stops should be initiated by activating the emergency lights on the patrol car.

Question 25

Minimal training of a dog and its handler is required prior to the dog being used for police duties.

Question 26

According to the text,more than half of all police departments require officers to wear protective body armor while working.

Question 27

A __________ is an order issued by a court of law directing a law enforcement officer to arrest or seize a specifically named person,or to search a specific known location for fruits or instrumentalities of a crime.

Question 28

David Berkowitz,the "Son of Sam" who killed three people,was caught because he was driving a vehicle without a license plate.

Question 29

As a result of the dangerous nature and liability involved in police pursuits,they have decreased steadfastly over the years.

Question 30

The Supreme Court held in __________ that police officers,during a field interview,may perform a quick surface search of the person's outer clothing for weapons.

Question 31

A field interview is a brief interview that a police officer conducts with a suspicious person.

Question 32

A __________ is a brief interview that a police officer conducts with a suspicious person.

Question 33

A public disturbance involving one or more persons is referred to as riot.

Question 34

There are a number of situations in which officers operate in an emergency operations mode.

Question 35

Weather conditions should not be a factor in determining whether to continue a police pursuit in cases where the suspect is wanted on a felony crime.

Question 36

The use of force continuum model includes physical appearance,verbalization,weaponless strategies,cap-stun,and impact weapons.

Question 37

In most cases,the traffic stop is the only contact a citizen will have with a police officer.

Question 38

Officers should use their gut instinct when engaging in code three driving.

Question 39

A geographical area of responsibility for a police patrol officer during a tour of duty is referred to as a __________.

Question 40

A police officer needing to check on the conditions of annual leave and overtime will most likely consult the departmental regulations.

Question 41

__________ govern the conditions of police service,annual leave,overtime,promotion and have an influence on almost all daily police activities.

Question 42

The __________ report details a crime incidence and is completed by the first responding patrol officer.

Question 43

__________ occurs when one or more individuals restrain another,impairing the subject's ability to breathe.For example,this mechanical impairment of respiration can occur in a prone face-down)position,or in other positions.

Question 44

__________ is a form of stress that police officers may suffer to some degree at various times in their career.

Question 45

In order to make an arrest,police must have __________.

Question 46

A __________ crowd assembles for a common purpose,but without leadership.For example,spectators at a sporting event or concertgoers are an example of this type of crowd.

Question 47

A __________ is a written and codified manual of a police organization.

Question 48

A __________ describes the geographical area of responsibility for a police patrol officer during a tour of duty.

Question 49

The officer should make it a habit when arresting a suspect for a minor crime to handcuff the suspect's hands in __________ of his or her body.

Question 50

A __________ is a writ or judicial order issued by a court of law directing a law enforcement officer to arrest or seize a specifically named person,or to search a specific known location for fruits or instrumentalities of a crime.