Cpl Study 1 Flashcards
- When transporting a prisoner in a vehicle equipped with a security cage, the prisoner shall belted and placed:
A. In the front seat
B. In the rear seat, passenger’s side
C. In the rear seat, driver’s side
D. In the trunk
- B. In the rear seat, passenger’s side (FR 7-2 2.04 D.1)(Bonus information: When one member transports a single prisoner in a Department vehicle not equipped with a security screen, the prisoner shall be secured and seat belted in the front seat, passenger side.)
- Roll call Information which is no longer current or has been disseminated to affected personnel shall be maintained in an inactive file for a period of _____ months. The contents of the inactive file shall be purged _____:
A. 6 months, monthly
B. 6 months, annually
C. 3 months, monthly
D. 12 months, biannually
- C. Maintained in the inactive file for 3 months, purged monthly (FR 5-9, 5.07 D.2)(Bonus information: The contents of the roll call and staff meeting files shall be retained in the active file as long as necessary to ensure that affected personnel have access to the information, or until the information is no longer current.)
- According to the Operations Manual, where would you ideally locate the command post at the scene of a high-risk incident?
A. It should be located outside the Kill Zone, but inside the Inner perimeter so that the TOPCOM has rapid access to the scene.
B. It should be located outside of the inner perimeter, but inside the buffer perimeter.
C. It should be located in the outer perimeter in a position which provides safe, rapid access, and is far enough away from the actual scene to allow Command personnel to remain emotionally detached.
D. It should be located outside of the outer perimeter but within a reasonable distance (within 2 miles) to the scene.
- Answer: C. It should be located in the outer perimeter in a position which provides safe, rapid access, and is far enough away from the actual scene to allow Command personnel to remain emotionally detached (OM 7-18, Chapter 4 C.2)
.This question pertains to Internal Investigations
Which of the following statements regarding citizen complaint processing is false?
a. Complainants requesting to file a complaint shall not be turned away in the absence of a supervisor.
b. Complainants shall not be required to appear at a Department installation to initiate a complaint.
c. Complainants may not remain anonymous, except in cases of reported sexual misconduct by Department personnel.
d. Complainants should not be instructed to contact BIPS directly.
4.C. is false, Complainants may remain anonymous; however, a reasonable effort to obtain identification should be made. AR 4-25.06 B 3
- This question pertains to Work Zone Management.
As a shift supervisor you are required to provide supervision to members assigned to work zone details to ensure patrol vehicles are properly positioned. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the positioning of patrol vehicles?
a. While stationary and conducting queue monitoring protection, members shall position the patrol vehicle approximately one quarter mile prior to the last vehicle in the queue.
b. While stationary and conducting queue monitoring protection, members shall position the vehicle with emergency lights activated, and headlights on during nighttime hours.
c. While stationary and conducting queue monitoring protection, members shall not park or position patrol vehicles behind a Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) within the activity area of a work zone, nor shall they park or position patrol vehicles within 100 feet in front of the TMA.
d. While stationary and conducting queue monitoring protection, members shall position the patrol vehicle either on the berm or in the median, facing traffic when practical.
5.B is not true, headlights are to be turned off during nighttime hours. (FR 6-17.05 A 1) While stationary and conducting queue monitoring protection, members shall position the patrol vehicle approximately one quarter mile prior to the last vehicle in the queue, either on the berm or in the median, facing traffic when practical, with emergency lights activated, and headlights on during daytime hours and off during nighttime hours
- Which of the following statements pertaining to the Notification of Line-of-Death or Serious Injury of Personnel is true?
a. When possible, the notification team shall consist of the Troop Commander or Bureau/Office Director of the deceased or injured personnel and a peer contact.
b. Notification team members shall travel together in a vehicle to ensure the team is not separated, delaying the notification.
c. Notifications of death or serious injury shall be made in person and as quickly as possible.
d. Notification team members shall not provide details of the incidents or occurrence during initial contact of family members. - All statements are accurate
- b & c, are accurate, a & d, are not.
- a & c, are accurate, b & d, are not.
- b, c, & d, are accurate, a, is not.
- b & d, are accurate, a & c, are not.
- Answer: 3 is correct (a & c, are accurate, b & d, are not)
AR 4-29.06 Procedures
* Notifications of death or serious injury shall be made in person and as quickly as possible.
* A team approach shall be utilized. Whenever possible, the notification team shall consist of the Troop Commander or Bureau/Office Director of the deceased or injured personnel and a peer contact.
Notification team members shall travel in separate vehicles to afford them the opportunity of conducting separate tasks.
* Provided as many details that are available.
NOTE:
The individual’s name shall be used when making the notification. Do not use terms such as your husband, daughter, etc.
If the individual is deceased, that information shall be relayed. NEVER give a false sense of hope. Use words such as died, dead, or was killed. Do not use phrases such as passed away, is gone, or is no longer with us
- Generally, a PIT maneuver executed under favorable conditions at speeds not exceeding _____ mph will cause a controlled and predictable spin of the fleeing vehicle, resulting in a safe termination of the pursuit.
A. 50
B. 45
C. 60
D. 35
. B. 45 MPH (FR 6-10)
- Which of the following scenarios qualifies to have a member escort assigned for security purposes?
A. A local bank making an night deposit in excess of $10,000.
B. Pennsylvania Farm show money drop of $1000.
C. Pennsylvania Lottery transport of funds exceeding $25,000.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
F. B only.
G. B & C only.
B only - Currency: Escorts for businesses and banks shall not be provided for the routine transfer of currency, unless the Department is directly responsible for the secure transport of such currency; i.e., Pennsylvania Farm Show money drops. (note that there is no mandate regarding $$ amount) (AR 7-2 2.03D)
Necessary, personal security/drivers will be provided to candidates for the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor:
A. For a period of 90 days immediately prior to the primary election, provided the candidates have properly filed a petition for nomination.
B. At such time and locations as the respective candidates feel it is necessary to prevent any attempt to inflict bodily harm upon them.
C. Services will be provided on an equitable basis in terms of manpower and equipment to each qualified candidate, regardless of party affiliation.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
F. A & C only.
G. A & B only.
G – A & B only - State Candidates: Necessary, personal security/drivers will be provided to candidates for the Offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, at such times and locations as the respective candidates feel is necessary to prevent any attempt to inflict bodily harm upon them. This service will be available to candidates for a period of 90 days immediately prior to the primary election, provided the candidates have properly filed a petition for nomination. (AR 7-2 2.05 D)
. According to FR 1-5 (Officer Involved Shootings/Serious Police Incidents), the purpose of the Public Safety Statement (PSS) from the involved member(s)/enforcement officer(s) is to:
A. Obtain critical information regarding the nature of the event at hand.
B. Ascertain injuries, any dangers that might still exist for the community and for law enforcement members, and to prevent further harm.
C. Communicate essential investigative information such as the status and/or location of the suspect(s); the location of evidence which needs to be protected; the name(s)/location of witness(es) who needs to be isolated and interviewed; and the parameters of the incident scene.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above (FR 1-5 5.04 E.3)
- Criminal/Administrative interviews of an involved member/enforcement officer shall not be conducted during the ___ hours following the incident unless circumstances warrant an earlier interview as authorized by the _____________; or the involved member/enforcement officer requests an earlier interview:
A. 24 hours; Commanding Officer or Bureau/Office Director
B. 48 hours; Area Commander
C. 48 hours; PSTA Representative
D. 72 hours; Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Professional Responsibility
D. 72 hours; Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Professional Responsibility (FR 1-5 5.06 A.2)
. Normally, a preliminary report completed by CARS shall be submitted ____ days from receipt of assignment:
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
D. 90
C. 60 days (FR 6-11 11.08 6.B)
There are several steps listed on the Search and Rescue Checklist in Chapter 12 of OM 7-1. After conducting a thorough initial investigation to determine all essential facts and determining the last known position of the missing person, members are to conduct a ____________ of the immediate area where the person was last seen.
A. Methodical search
B. Systematic search
C. Hasty search
D. Examination of topographical features
Answer C, Hasty search. Although this is not to suggest the search is done without planning or deliberation. Hasty searches are aimed at high-probability areas where the subject might easily be found. For example, if a child is reported missing from their home, search the entire house, including basement, yard, and surrounding areas. Similarly, if a person is reported missing from a park area, immediately search the area where they were last seen and other nearby locations such as concession stands, restrooms, etc. Marked trails and roadways are other examples of prime areas to search during the initial, hasty search. (Chapter 12 and the Search and Rescue Checklist would be a good one to study if you are fortunate enough to move on to the oral boards)
- True or False: Requests for school searches will only be accepted by correspondence from the principal of the school, or the superintendent of the school district involved, to the Troop Commander where the school is located.
Answer False, Requests for school searches will only be accepted by correspondence from the principal of the school, or the superintendent of the school district involved, to the Director, Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations. The canine handler, in conjunction with their supervisor, will evaluate the legitimacy of the request in accordance with policy developed by the Bureau of Emergency and Special Operations, and in accordance with all applicable Department directives, regulations, and guidelines and all applicable law and court decisions. The request will only be honored when it has been determined that a demonstrated need has been established. Public relations type of requests cannot be honored. AR 7-7.08 D 3
- AR 4-5 permits three days sick bereavement leave for the death of a niece. True or false?
A. True
B. False
B. False- (AR 4-5 5.07 B 3.b) Death, as follows: Brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, son in law, daughter in law, brother in law, sister-in-law, parent in law, grandparent in law, aunt, uncle, step grandparent, step grandchild, or any other relative residing in the individual’s household, for which a maximum of three days may be granted per occurrence. NOTE: Sick bereavement leave cannot be used for an aunt-in-law, uncle-in-law, cousin, niece, nephew, or any other relative not specified above unless the relative resides in the individual’s household
- According to AR 4-26, If immediate action is taken by an Equal Employment Opportunity Office Liaison prior to contacting the Director, EEO Office, notification shall be made to the Director as soon as practicable, but ________________.
A. Prior to the conclusion of your shift.
B. Within 48 hours.
C. No later than 1600 hours on the next business day.
D. Within 5 business days.
C. No later than 1600 hours on the next business day. (AR 4-26 26.06 G3) Consult with the Director, EEO Office before taking any action in response to any report of prohibited conduct, unless immediate action is necessary. NOTE: Certain situations may require immediate action against an alleged offender (e.g., physical contact, abuse). Immediate action may include, but is not limited to, the following: change of work location, change of shift, or a change of duty assignment. If immediate action is taken prior to contacting the Director, EEO Office, notification shall be made as soon as practicable, but no later than 1600 hours on the next business day.
- According to AR 7-18, a completed RISSafe Event Deconfliction Form shall be submitted directly to the DWC no less than ____________ prior to the commencement of certain law enforcement operations:
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 24 hours
C. 2 hours (FR 7-18 18.03 C) The completed RISSafe Event Deconfliction Form shall be submitted directly to the DWC no less than two hours prior to the commencement of the law enforcement operation, to ensure there is sufficient time for the DWC to enter the data into the RISSafe system and notify all affected parties in the event of a conflict. If circumstances occur during the course of an investigation which makes it impractical to meet this time frame, the completed RISSafe Event Deconfliction Form shall be submitted to the DWC as soon as possible. (Reminder, these are the categories for which a submission is required: Service of a search warrant, excluding administrative warrants for business records, safe-deposit boxes, etc.; Purchase or sale of controlled substances, or any other undercover transaction; Service of an arrest warrant for felony drug offenses. Submissions MAY be forwarded for: Security event/dignitary security or Extended surveillance at a fixed location.)
- According to AR 9-3, the following minimum criteria must be met in order for the PA Amber Alert Plan to be activated:
A. The abducted person must be a child as defined by this regulation.
B. A photograph of the abducted child must be readily available.
C. Law enforcement must have reason to believe that the abducted child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.
D. A complainant must be present to sign the Missing Person Declaration Form.
- All of the above.
- A & C only.
- C only.
- A, C, and D only.
A & C only (AR 9-3 3.03 E) PA Amber Alert Plan: The PA Amber Alert Plan is a child abduction alert notification that alerts citizens and law enforcement of a child abduction through established transmissions, broadcasts, and/or other forms of public communications. The emergency alert provides descriptive information about the child and the perpetrator, if known, to law enforcement and the public, with the goal of enlisting support in the search efforts and safe recovery of the child. In order for the PA Amber Alert Plan to be activated, the following minimum criteria must be met:
1. The abducted person must be a child as defined by this regulation.
2. Law enforcement must have reason to believe that the abducted child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death.
NOTE: Additional factors are considered in decisions regarding PA Amber Alert Plan activation. These factors include, but are not limited to: availability of descriptive information that could assist in the recovery of the child, time since the child was last seen, and the reliability of witnesses.
- There are certain phases to high risk incidents (e.g. barricaded gunmen, hostage) which should be identified and controlled as part of the police response. They are:
A. Immediate Assessment, Necessary action(s), Isolation, Containment, Evacuation, Planning, Negotiation, Resolution
B. Immediate Action, Identification, Containment, Evacuation, Planning, Negotiation, Resolution
C. Immediate Assessment, Isolation, Containment, Evacuation, Planning, Negotiation, Resolution
D. Immediate Action, Isolation, Containment, Evacuation, Planning, Negotiation, Resolution
D. Immediate Action, Isolation, Containment, Evacuation, Planning, Negotiation, Resolution (OM 7-18 Chapter 3 B.2)
- Firearms Instructors shall conduct a ___________ inspection of all Department weapons maintained in the Troop Weapons lockers and in the Troop Procurement and Supply inventory.
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. Quarterly
C. Monthly (FR 9-2 2.04 C.4*) Conduct a monthly inspection of all Department weapons maintained in the Troop weapons lockers and in the Troop procurement and supply inventory. Upon completion of the inspection, Firearms Instructors shall sign the Weapons Maintenance Log, Form SP 6-301, in accordance with Department regulations. NOTE: Any weapon found to be dirty shall be properly cleaned by a Firearms Instructor. Any weapon found to be unsafe or in need of repair shall be forwarded to the applicable Troop Procurement and Supply Officer or the Procurement and Supply Division, Bureau of Staff Services, for its repair or replacement. Any weapon found to be missing shall be reported to the Staff Services Section Commander, who shall be responsible for ascertaining its location.
*FR 9-2 is only on the Corporal Reading List. Sergeant candidates can get this question wrong with no penalty, for those keeping score…
- Service attempts shall be made at least once every __ days for each warrant held by the Department.
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
D. 90
C. 60 days (AR 7-1 Appendage A B.45) SERVICE ATTEMPTS: Service attempts shall be made at least once every 60 days.
- Trooper Jones obtains an arrest warrant for an individual that resides in another Troop’s area. He transmits that warrant to that Troop for service. In doing so, which of the following step(s) are necessary?
A. The warrant and original copy of the report shall be forwarded directly to the applicable Station for service.
B. The Due Diligence of Warrant Service Report shall be prepared by the officer assigned to serve.
C. One copy shall be attached to the applicable investigative report or citation and filed.
D. A second copy shall be maintained alphabetically in the Central Warrant File at the serving Station
- All steps are necessary
- All except D
- All except C & D
- All except B & D
- All except B & D (AR 7-1 1.06 B.1) The Due Diligence of Warrant Service Report shall be prepared by the prosecuting officer. The warrant and original copy of the report shall be forwarded directly to the applicable Station for service. One copy shall be attached to the applicable investigative report or citation and filed. A second copy shall be maintained alphabetically in the Central Warrant File at the originating Station.
An offense under Section 5503, Disorderly Conduct, is a __________________, if the intent of the actor is to cause substantial harm or serious inconvenience, or if he persists in disorderly conduct after reasonable warning or request to desist.
a) Summary
b) Misdemeanor of the first degree
c) Misdemeanor of the second degree
d) Misdemeanor of the third degree
An offense under Section 5503, Disorderly Conduct, is a (d) misdemeanor of the third degree, if the intent of the actor is to cause substantial harm or serious inconvenience, or if he persists in disorderly conduct after reasonable warning or request to desist.
Under Section 5503, Disorderly Conduct: a public place would include which of the following?
a) Interstate 80
b) Walmart during normal business hours
c) Monroe County prison
d) Martz Trailways station
e) a, c and d
f) a and d
g) All of the above
(g) All of the above. The definition of the word “public” means affecting or likely to affect persons in a place to which the public or a substantial group has access; among the places included are highways, transportation facilities, schools, prisons, apartment houses, places of business or amusement, any neighborhood, or any premises which are open to the public.