8. BPOC Exam 4 (150Q)

Question 1

Question 2 of 150 - BPOC 01 Professionalism & Ethics
The ethical role is performed by being _______ in personal behavior and in functioning as a representative of the criminal justice system.

objective

impartial

neutral

ethical

All of these

None of these

Answer 1

All of these

Review: BPOC (1.4) The ethical role is performed by being objective, impartial, neutral and ethical in personal behavior and in functioning as a representative of the criminal justice system.

Question 2

Question 4 of 150 - BPOC 02 Professional Policing
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.

Incident driven

Use of the criminal justice system

Use of aggregate statistics

Lack of community and employee involvement in the decision making process Most decisions are made at the management and mid-management level with little citizen

Citizen and employee expectations

Reactive response

Answer 2

Reactive response

Review: BPOC (2.5) Reactive response: 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.

Question 3

Question 11 of 150 - BPOC 05 Multiculturalism and Human Relations
____________ is a way of thinking and acting based on tradition; i.e., learned behavior passed down from one generation to another.

Ethnicity

Race

Attitude

Culture

Answer 3

Culture

Review: BPOC (5.1) Culture - a way of thinking and acting based on tradition; i.e., learned behavior passed down from one generation to another.

Question 4

Question 20 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
A person who removes a $450 price tag from a retail item, replaces it with a $200 price tag and pays the lower price has committed the offense of ____________________.

securing execution of document by deception

false statement to obtain property or credit

fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of writing

misapplication of fiduciary property

Answer 4

fraudulent destruction, removal, or concealment of writing

Review: TPC (32.47)(a) FRAUDULENT DESTRUCTION, REMOVAL, OR CONCEALMENT OF WRITING. A person commits an offense if, with intent to defraud or harm another, he destroys, removes, conceals, alters, substitutes, or otherwise impairs the verity, legibility, or availability of a writing, other than a governmental record.

Question 5

Question 21 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
A religious group is vigorously protesting at a local abortion clinic. One of the protestors, a very large woman lies down in front of the entrance to the clinic and refuses to leave even after the clinic personnel ask her to do so. The police arrive and arrest her for ______________.

Criminal Trespass

Disorderly Conduct

none listed

Obstructing a Passageway

Answer 5

Obstructing a Passageway

Review: TPC (42.03)(a)(1-2) OBSTRUCTING HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY. A person commits an offense if, without legal privilege or authority, he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: (1) obstructs a highway, street, sidewalk, railway, waterway, elevator, aisle, hallway, entrance, or exit to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access, or any other place used for the passage of persons, vehicles, or conveyances, regardless of the means of creating the obstruction and whether the obstruction arises from his acts alone or from his acts and the acts of others; or (2) disobeys a reasonable request or order to move issued by a person the actor knows to be or is informed is a peace officer, a fireman, or a person with authority to control the use of the premises:

Question 6

Question 22 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
A person commits ”______________” if he is in possession of a burning tobacco product or smokes tobacco in a facility of a public primary or secondary school, an elevator, enclosed theater, movie house, library, museum, hospital, transit system bus, intrastate bus, plane, or train which is a public place.

Official Misconduct

Disorderly Conduct

Smoking Tobacco

Answer 6

Smoking Tobacco

Prohibited Use of a Tobacco Product
Review: TPC (48.01)(a-1) SMOKING TOBACCO. (a-1) A person commits an offense if the person is in possession of a burning tobacco product, smokes tobacco, or operates an e-cigarette in a facility of a public primary or secondary school or an elevator, enclosed theater or movie house, library, museum, hospital, transit system bus, intrastate bus, plane, or train which is a public place.

Question 7

Question 27 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
A person commits the offense of “Theft” if they __________ appropriate property with intent to deprive the owner of the property.

by accident

unlawfully

willingly

knowingly

Answer 7

unlawfully

Review: TPC (31.03)(a) THEFT. A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of property.

Question 8

Question 30 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
Farmer Jones intentionally carries his shotgun into the local polling place on the day of the presidential elections. He has committed the offense of __________________.

Unlawful Carrying Weapons

Places Weapons Prohibited

Prohibited Weapons

Unlawful Possession of Firearm

Answer 8

Places Weapons Prohibited

Review: TPC (46.03) PLACES WEAPONS PROHIBITED. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or goes with a firearm, location-restricted knife, club, or prohibited weapon listed in Section 46.05(a): (1) on the physical premises of a school or educational institution, any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school or educational institution is being conducted, or a passenger transportation vehicle of a school or educational institution, whether the school or educational institution is public or private, unless:

Question 9

Question 31 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
A person observes a murder taking place and fails to report the crime to the police. What offense has the person committed if any? (Note: the person is in no danger of harm)

no crime since the man was not actually involved in the criminal act

Deadly Conduct

Murder

Failure to Report a Felony

Answer 9

Failure to Report a Felony

Review: TPC (38.171)(a)(1) FAILURE TO REPORT FELONY. A person commits an offense if the person: (1) observes the commission of a felony under circumstances in which a reasonable person would believe that an offense had been committed in which serious bodily injury or death may have resulted;

Question 10

Question 33 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the institutional division for any term of not more than

10 years or less than 5 years.

10 years or less than 1 year.

10 years or less than 3 years.

10 years or less than 2 years.

Answer 10

10 years or less than 2 years.

Review: TPC (12.34)(a) THIRD DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT. An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years.

Question 10

Question 34 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
INDECENT EXPOSURE. A person commits an offense if he exposes his anus or any part of his genitals with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, and he is reckless about whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed by his act.

3rd Degree Felony

Class B Misdemeanor

State Jail Felony

Class A Misdemeanor

Review: TPC (21.08)(a)(b) INDECENT EXPOSURE. A person commits an offense if he exposes his anus or any part of his genitals with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, and he is reckless about whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed by his act. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Answer 10

Class B Misdemeanor

Review: TPC (21.08)(a)(b) INDECENT EXPOSURE. A person commits an offense if he exposes his anus or any part of his genitals with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, and he is reckless about whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed by his act. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Question 11

Question 35 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code

What offense is committed when a person threatens to harm another, by an unlawful act, on account of their service as a witness or public servant?

tampering

Witness intimidation

official depression

jury fixing

obstruction or retaliation

Answer 11

obstruction or retaliation

Review: TPC (36.06)(a)(1)(a) OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION. A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly harms or threatens to harm another by an unlawful act: (1) in retaliation for or on account of the service or status of another as a: (A) public servant, witness, prospective witness, or informant;

Question 11

Question 36 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
The major difference between “Theft” and “Robbery” is

the value of the property taken

there is no difference

the force used

the location of the offense

Review: TPC (31.03)(a) THEFT. A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of property. TPC (29.02)(a)(1-2) ROBBERY. A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death.

Answer 11

the force used

Review: TPC (31.03)(a) THEFT. A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner of property. TPC (29.02)(a)(1-2) ROBBERY. A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death.

Question 12

Question 37 of 150 - BPOC 08 Penal Code
A person who, in the course of committing theft, intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. Of the following offenses, which is the most serious that the person could be charged?

Manslaughter

Robbery

Assault

Aggravated robbery

Answer 12

Robbery

Review: TPC (29.02)(a)(1-2) ROBBERY. A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death.

Question 13

Question 47 of 150 - BPOC 10 Arrest, Search & Seizure
Which of the following cases strengthens Terry V. Ohio?

Baity v. State

Armstrong v. State

Minnesota V. Dickerson

Katz v. Ohio

Answer 13

Minnesota V. Dickerson

Question 14

Question 56 of 150 - BPOC 10 Arrest, Search & Seizure
The case law which allows for categories of evidence for which a search may be conducted may be found in:

Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752(1969)

Carroll v. U.S., U.S. 132 (1925)

Katz v. U.S., 389 U.S., 347 (1967)

U.S. v. Robinson, 414 U.S. 218(1973)

Answer 14

Katz v. U.S., 389 U.S., 347 (1967)

Question 15

Question 58 of 150 - BPOC 10 Arrest, Search & Seizure
Who may, without a warrant, arrest an offender when the offense is committed in his presence or within his view, if the offense is one classed as a felony or an offense against the public peace?

Only a peace officer

Only a magistrate

Only a private citizen

A peace officer or any other person

Answer 15

A peace officer or any other person

Review: CCP (14.01) OFFENSE WITHIN VIEW. (a) A peace officer or any other person, may, without a warrant, arrest an offender when the offense is committed in his presence or within his view, if the offense is one classed as a felony or as an offense against the public peace.

Question 16

Question 66 of 150 - BPOC 13 Consular Notification
Which of the following is not an objective of patrol?

Using unmarked units for general patrol

Regulating noncriminal conduct

Preventing crime

Preserving the peace

Suppressing crime

Answer 16

Using unmarked units for general patrol

Review: BPOC (35.1) Objectives of Patrol: To preserve the peace by mere presence and by proper action. (CCP 2.13) To prevent crime by opportunity reduction; duty to prevent. (CCP 6.06, 6.07) To suppress crime by timely response to crimes in progress and by properly investigating offenses. (CCP 6.05, 6.06) To apprehend suspects. To regulate non-criminal conduct by obtaining and maintaining good officer – citizen relationships to protect life and property (CCP 6.07)

Question 17

Question 68 of 150 - BPOC 13 Consular Notification
(TEC Sec.37.123) A person commits the offense of “_____________” if the person, alone or in concert with others intentionally engages in disruptive activity on the campus or property of any private or public school.

None listed

Disruption of Classes

School Terrorism

Disruptive activities

Answer 17

Disruptive activities

Review: TEC (37.123) DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person, alone or in concert with others, intentionally engages in disruptive activity on the campus or property of any private or public school.

Question 18

Question 69 of 150 - BPOC 13 Consular Notification
What is the importance of patrol?

protection

service and protection

all listed

observation and protection

observation

service

Review: BPOC (35.1) Importance of Patrol: Protection: prevention of crime is the soundest of all criminological theories. Service: to the community of which each peace officer is a part.

Answer 18

service and protection

Review: BPOC (35.1) Importance of Patrol: Protection: prevention of crime is the soundest of all criminological theories. Service: to the community of which each peace officer is a part.

Question 19

Question 71 of 150 - BPOC 14 Civil Process

A writ issued from a court of competent jurisdiction to another court to command performance of a specific duty which a person is entitled to have performed.

Writ of Execution

Writ of Garnishment

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Writ of Mandamus

Writ of Possession

None of these

Answer 19

Writ of Mandamus

Question 20

Question 72 of 150 - BPOC 14 Civil Process
A Writ of Reentry is to be delivered to:

Landlord

Landlord’s management company

Landlord’s on-premises manager

Landlord’s rent collector

All of these

None of these

Answer 20

All of these

Question 21

Question 74 of 150 - BPOC 14 Civil Process

A writ authorizing seizure of a commercial or agricultural (non-residential) tenant’s personal property because the tenant owes back rent.

Distress Warrant

Capias

Restraining Order/Injunction

None of these

Answer 21

Distress Warrant

Question 22

Question 78 of 150 - BPOC 14 Civil Process
Under Penal Code 38.15, it is a __________________________ if a person with criminal negligence interrupts, disrupts, impedes, or otherwise interferes with a peace officer while the peace officer is performing a duty or exercising authority imposed or granted by law.

None of these

State Jail Felony

Class C misdemeanor

Class B misdemeanor

Answer 22

Class B misdemeanor

Review: PC (38.15) INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC DUTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence interrupts, disrupts, impedes, or otherwise interferes with: (1) a peace officer while the peace officer is performing a duty or exercising authority imposed or granted by law; b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Question 23

Question 82 of 150 - BPOC 15 Health and Safety Code
A person that intentionally delivers 2,000 lbs. or less but more than 50 pounds of marijuana has committed a/an _____________________.

1st Degree Felony

State Jail Felony

2nd Degree Felony

Class “A” Misdemeanor

Answer 23

1st Degree Felony

Review: HSC (481.120)(b)(5) OFFENSE: DELIVERY OF MARIHUANA. A felony of the first degree if the amount of marihuana delivered is 2,000 pounds or less but more than 50 pounds;

Question 24

Question 86 of 150 - BPOC 16 Alcoholic Beverage Code
A peace officer who makes a false report involving the seizure of illicit beverages commits a __________punishable by confinement in the penitentiary for not less than two years and not more than five years.

civil violation

Class A Misdemeanor

misdemeanor

felony

Answer 24

felony

Review: TABC (103.03) SEIZURE OF ILLICIT BEVERAGES, ETC. A peace officer may seize without a warrant: (1) any illicit beverage, its container, and its packaging; (2) any vehicle, including an aircraft or watercraft, used to transport an illicit beverage; (3) any equipment designed for use in or used in manufacturing an illicit beverage; or (4) any material to be used in manufacturing an illicit beverage.

Question 25

Question 96 of 150 - BPOC 18 Missing & Exploited Children

Upset with a proposed property tax, Grant abducts the mayor to “talk to him”. After holding him for two hours and seeing the foolishness in his action, Grant returns the mayor to his home. Grant has committed a ________________ and given the evidence will be charge with ________________.

Kidnapping, Second Degree Felony

Kidnapping, First Degree Felony

Aggravated Kidnapping, First Degree Felony

Aggravated Kidnapping, Second Degree Felony

Answer 25

Aggravated Kidnapping, Second Degree Felony

Review: TPC (20.04) AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly abducts another person with the intent to: (1) hold him for ransom or reward; (2) use him as a shield or hostage; (3) facilitate the commission of a felony or the flight after the attempt or commission of a felony; (4) inflict bodily injury on him or violate or abuse him sexually; (5) terrorize him or a third person; or (6) interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function. (b) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly abducts another person and uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense. (c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an offense under this section is a felony of the first degree. (d) At the punishment stage of a trial, the defendant may raise the issue as to whether he voluntarily released the victim in a safe place. If the defendant proves the issue in the affirmative by a preponderance of the evidence, the offense is a felony of the second degree.

Question 26

Question 106 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
According to the Transportation Code, “crosswalks” exist at __________ even though they may not be marked.

street crossings

alleyways

middle of streets

intersections

Answer 26

intersections

Review: TC (541.302) TRAFFIC AREAS. (2) “Crosswalk” means: (A) the portion of a roadway, including an intersection, designated as a pedestrian crossing by surface markings, including lines; or (B) the portion of a roadway at an intersection that is within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway.

Question 27

Question 119 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations

Bobby is driving his vehicle on a two lane-two way roadway approaching an intersecting two lane-two way roadway. He is facing a steady red signal alone. After slowing down, Bobby makes a right turn onto the two lane-two way roadway. Providing there is no other information, Bobby may be cited with?

failure to stop at red signal

right turn on red no stop

improper right turn

disregard red light

Review: TC (544.007)

Answer 27

disregard red light

TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS IN GENERAL. (g) This section applies to an official traffic-control signal placed and maintained at a place other than an intersection, except for a provision that by its nature cannot apply. A required stop shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made. In the absence of such a sign or marking, the stop shall be made at the signal.

Question 28

Question 120 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations

Which of the following is required to obtain a valid certificate of registration from the Department of Transportation for a vehicle?

A Texas resident operating a motor home on the public roadway.

A farmer who owns property on both sides of a public highway and uses the highway to cross from one section of land to the other.

None listed

A farm trailer with a gross weight not exceeding 4,000 pounds.

Answer 28

A Texas resident operating a motor home on the public roadway.

Review: TC (501.022) MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE REQUIRED. (a) The owner of a motor vehicle registered in this state: (2) may not operate or permit the operation of the vehicle on a public highway until the owner: (A) applies for title and registration for the vehicle; or (B) obtains a receipt evidencing title for registration purposes only under Section 501.029.

Question 29

Question 125 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Bobby is driving his motor vehicle upon a public roadway during the time of day that lighted lamps are required. Lighted lamps are required to be displayed:

From darkness to daylight.

One half hour after sunset to a half-hour after sunrise.

One quarter hour after sunset to one quarter hour before sunrise.

One half hour before sunset to a half-hour before sunrise.

One half hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise.
Review: TC (541.401)

Answer 29

One half hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise.
Review: TC (541.401)

MISCELLANEOUS TERMS. In this subtitle: (5) “Nighttime” means the period beginning one-half hour after sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise.

Question 30

Question 127 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Under which of the following circumstances may a vehicle stand momentarily to pick up passengers?

On a sidewalk.

On the roadway side of a vehicle that is parked at a curb.

In front of a public driveway.

On a crosswalk.

On a railroad track.

Answer 30

In front of a public driveway.

Review: TC (545.302)
STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (b) An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle: (1) in front of a public or private driveway;

Question 31

Question 132 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash
Investigations

Michelle is operating her vehicle in the extreme left lane on a three lane one way roadway facing a steady red signal alone and is preparing to turn left on to a four lane one way roadway. Providing there are not signs prohibiting left turns, Michelle may?

Turn left after stopping yielding right-of-way vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk.

Turn left after yielding to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection.

Turn left after stopping until the intersection may be entered safely, yielding right-of-way to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk and other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

Turn left after standing until the intersection may be entered safely, yielding right-of-way to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk and other traffic wfully using intersection.

Answer 31

Turn left after stopping until the intersection may be entered safely, yielding right-of-way to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk and other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

Review: TC (545.101) TURNING AT INTERSECTION. (d) To turn left, an operator who is approaching an intersection having a roadway designated for one-way traffic and for which signs are posted from a roadway designated for one-way traffic and for which signs are posted shall make the turn as closely as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

Question 32

Question 134 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
The term “vehicle” under the traffic laws does not include

railroad train operated on rails.

passenger car.

motorcycle.

bicycle.

Answer 32

railroad train operated on rails.

Review: TC (541.201) VEHICLES. (23) “Vehicle” means a device that can be used to transport or draw persons or property on a highway. The term does not include: (A) a device exclusively used on stationary rails or tracks;

Question 33

Question 141 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations

Which of the following is not a question the investigating officer should ask an operator during the post collision interview?

All listed are proper questions the investigator might ask the driver.

Can you tell me what happened?

What were you doing at the moment you realized you were in trouble?

Exactly what did you do, if anything, to avoid the accident?

Exactly where were you when you first saw the other car?

Answer 33

All listed are proper questions the investigator might ask the driver.

Review: BPOC (22.33) Interviewing procedures Obtain ID of all persons operating vehicles, injured, witnesses, and property owners Separate parties, interview each separately Gather information from witnesses as to their location at the time of the crash and their observations Upon approach to vehicles after ascertaining and taking care of any injuries, ask who was operating each vehicle involved at time of crash; obtain driver’s license Injured operator of vehicles, locate driver’s license

Question 34

Question 143 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
An arrested traffic violator may be released on his promise to appear if the

the offense is a misdemeanor

violator is not taken before a magistrate

violator signs the promise

all are correct

Review: TC (543.005) PROMISE TO APPEAR; RELEASE. To secure release, the person arrested must make a written promise to appear in court by signing the written notice prepared by the arresting officer. The signature may be obtained on a duplicate form or on an electronic device capable of creating a copy of the signed notice. The arresting officer shall retain the paper or electronic original of the notice and deliver the copy of the notice to the person arrested. The officer shall then promptly release the person from custody.

Answer 34

all are correct

Review: TC (543.005) PROMISE TO APPEAR; RELEASE. To secure release, the person arrested must make a written promise to appear in court by signing the written notice prepared by the arresting officer. The signature may be obtained on a duplicate form or on an electronic device capable of creating a copy of the signed notice. The arresting officer shall retain the paper or electronic original of the notice and deliver the copy of the notice to the person arrested. The officer shall then promptly release the person from custody.

Question 35

Question 151 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
A vehicle is stalled in your lane of traffic. If it is safe, you may pass on

neither the left or the right.

either the left or the right.

the right.

the left.

Answer 35

the right.

Review: TC (545.057) PASSING TO THE RIGHT. (a) An operator may pass to the right of another vehicle only if conditions permit safely passing to the right and: (1) the vehicle being passed is making or about to make a left turn; and (2) the operator is: (A) on a highway having unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles and sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction; or (B) on a one-way street or on a roadway having traffic restricted to one direction of movement and the roadway is free from obstructions and wide enough for two or more lines of moving vehicles.

Question 36

Question 152 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
If a driver hits a mailbox and causes damage to the vehicle exceeding $1,000, the operator is required to

do all listed

leave a message on the damaged mailbox stating his or her name, address, and vehicle registration information if the owner cannot be located.

notify the police agency, sheriff, or nearest office of the DPS immediately or by the quickest means of communication.

report the damage to the owner of the mailbox.

do none listed

Answer 36

do all listed

Review: TC (550.025) DUTY ON STRIKING STRUCTURE, FIXTURE, OR HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING. (a) The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a structure adjacent to a highway or a fixture or landscaping legally on or adjacent to a highway shall: (1) take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of the accident and of the operator’s name and address and the registration number of the vehicle the operator was driving; and (2) if requested and available, show the operator’s driver’s license to the owner or person in charge of the property.

Question 37

Question 156 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
An operator may not cross a _______________ without stopping the vehicle.

None listed

All listed

residential entrance

parking lot

sidewalk

Answer 37

All listed

Review: TC (545.423) CROSSING PROPERTY. (a) An operator may not cross a sidewalk or drive through a driveway, parking lot, or business or residential entrance without stopping the vehicle.

Question 38

Question 160 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Which of the following groups or persons does not come under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Code while upon a roadway?

Motor vehicles

A person riding an animal

A person riding a bicycle

A motor driven cycle

None listed

Answer 38

None listed

Review: TC (542.001) VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS. A provision of this subtitle relating to the operation of a vehicle applies only to the operation of a vehicle on a highway unless the provision specifically applies to a different place.

Question 39

Question 163 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations

In completing traffic citations for an accident, officers should

cite the citation as “collision by _____________ indicating the violation that directly caused the collision.

include all violations on the citation.

arrest the operators in each accident and take the parties before a magistrate.

never issue “no license” citations, because the accident report is also a complaint.

Answer 39

cite the citation as “collision by _____________ indicating the violation that directly caused the collision.

Question 40

Question 169 of 150 - BPOC 22 Traffic Code and Crash Investigations
Under which of the following situations may a person pass on the right of another vehicle?

Under no circumstances.

When vehicle ahead is turning left and it is safe to do so.

When the person ahead is traveling 10 miles under the speed limit.

By driving off the main traveled portion of the highway.

Review: TC (545.057) PASSING TO THE RIGHT. (a) An operator may pass to the right of another vehicle only if conditions permit safely passing to the right and: (1) the vehicle being passed is making or about to make a left turn;

Answer 40

When vehicle ahead is turning left and it is safe to do so.

Review: TC (545.057) PASSING TO THE RIGHT. (a) An operator may pass to the right of another vehicle only if conditions permit safely passing to the right and: (1) the vehicle being passed is making or about to make a left turn;

Question 41

Question 183 of 150 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
“Wet evidence” such as ____________ must be allowed to dry before packaging to prevent rotting. It should be packaged in a paper bag to avoid purification.

None listed

hair, bloodstains, mud

semen stains, fingerprints, bloodstains

bloodstains, semen stains, mud

Review: BPOC (32.41) Packaging: Wet evidence, such as bloodstains, semen stains, mud and such, must be allowed to dry before packaging to prevent rotting

Answer 41

bloodstains, semen stains, mud

Review: BPOC (32.41) Packaging: Wet evidence, such as bloodstains, semen stains, mud and such, must be allowed to dry before packaging to prevent rotting

Question 42

Question 186 of 150 - BPOC 32 Criminal Investigations
Which of the following would be considered to be a “goal” of criminal investigation?

to legally gather evidence that identifies the suspect

to determine if a crime has been committed

to recover stolen property

all are goals of criminal investigation

Answer 42

to determine if a crime has been committed

Review: BPOC (32.3) The ultimate goal of any criminal investigation is to determine, to the extent possible, the truth about how a crime occurred. The goals are: To determine if a crime has been committed. To legally obtain information and evidence to identify the person(s) responsible for committing the crime. To legally arrest the suspect(s). To recover any and all stolen property. To present the best case possible to the prosecutor.

Question 43

Question 192 of 150 - BPOC 34 Professional Police Driving
Which of the following is not a skill that the police driver should develop?

The steering wheel shuffle

The hand-over-hand method of turning a vehicle

Maximum braking

Fender judgment

Answer 43

The hand-over-hand method of turning a vehicle

Question 44

Question 194 of 150 - BPOC 34 Professional Police Driving
Which of the following factors of vehicle speed does not affect the vehicle’s capabilities?

Feet per second that vehicles travel at various mph.

Effect of speed upon “stopping distance”.

Effect of speed upon turning movements.

Effect of speed on seat belt reliability.

Answer 44

Effect of speed on seat belt reliability.

Question 45

Question 197 of 150 - BPOC 36 Radio Communications
According to the Texas Disaster Act, all requests for assistance must be channeled through the proper civil authority to the Governor via ___________________.

FEMA

EPA

Texas Department of Public Safety

County Judge

None of these

All of these

Answer 45

Clarify

County Judge/TX DPS

Question 46

Question 200 of 150 - BPOC 36 Radio Communications
According to the Texas Disaster Act, all requests for assistance must be channeled through the proper civil authority to the Governor via ___________________.

FEMA

EPA

Texas Department of Public Safety

County Judge

None of these

All of these

Answer 46

Clarify

County Judge/TX DPS

Question 47

Question 215 of 150 - BPOC 41 Firearms

What is the minimum number of rounds and distance fired from a rifle during a proficiency firearms course?

25 rounds/75 yards

10 rounds/50 yards

20 rounds/100 yards

15 rounds/150 yards

Answer 47

20 rounds/100 yards