Question 1

Racial profiling became prevalent in the attempt to curb:&#10;A) gang violence&#10;B) illegal weapons&#10;C) terrorism&#10;D) drug smuggling

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

When has an arrest occurred?&#10;A) when a reasonable person would not feel free to leave&#10;B) when the Miranda rights are read&#10;C) when they are taken to the police station&#10;D) when the officer uses physical restraints such as handcuffs

Accepted Answer

An arrest occurs when a reasonable person would not feel free to leave, which is determined by the circumstances surrounding the interaction with law enforcement, not necessarily by the use of physical restraints, the reading of Miranda rights, or being taken to a police station.

Question 3

In what circumstances does the police have the right to arrest a suspect in a minor traffic stop?&#10;A) the police can always arrest for any minor traffic violation&#10;B) only when the suspect does not sign the ticket&#10;C) only when the suspect fails to give his/her name, address, etc.&#10;D) only if there is a reasonable suspicion that the suspect has committed other violations

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The ________Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable intrusion by government agencies into one's private home or papers.&#10;A) Fourth&#10;B) Fifth&#10;C) Sixth&#10;D) Fourteenth

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures by government agencies, including intrusion into one's private home or papers without a warrant or probable cause.

Question 5

The most common type of search is a/an:&#10;A) inventory search&#10;B) plain view search&#10;C) consent search&#10;D) border search

Accepted Answer

Consent searches are the most common type of search where the individual gives permission to the law enforcement officer to search their person, vehicle or property. This is often done to avoid a more invasive search or to show cooperation with the police. Inventory searches are only done when an individual is arrested, plain view searches require the officer to have a valid reason to be in that location, and border searches are conducted at international borders or ports of entry.

Question 6

Police need at least reasonable suspicion to stop an automobile unless the stop is during a sobriety checkpoint

Accepted Answer

This is a general rule stated by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. However, there are certain exceptions to this rule, such as sobriety checkpoints, where police can stop drivers without reasonable suspicion to check for impaired driving.

Question 7

Individuals can refuse to provide any information to police, including his or her name

Accepted Answer

In many jurisdictions, individuals are required by law to provide their name to police officers when asked, especially if they are being lawfully detained or arrested. Refusing to do so can lead to charges such as obstruction of justice.

Question 8

Police are authorized to use lethal force to subdue a fleeing suspect even if the suspect poses no danger to the officer or others

Accepted Answer

According to the Supreme Court case Tennessee v. Garner (1985), police are only authorized to use lethal force to subdue a fleeing suspect if the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others. Otherwise, the use of lethal force is unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment.

Question 9

Officers do not need a search warrant in cases of a fleeing suspect who officers have probable cause to believe the suspect has recently committed a crime

Accepted Answer

This is known as the "hot pursuit" exception to the search warrant requirement. Officers can pursue a fleeing suspect and search them and the surrounding area without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe the suspect has committed a crime. This is to ensure public safety and prevent the suspect from evading arrest.

Deck 6: Policing and the Legal Process