Patrol Operations T/F Quizzer

Question 1

Effective career development of an officer should allow for increasingly greater responsibility or specialization independently of rank.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A Department that places a high regard on seniority tends to discourage talented personnel from seeking employment with the agency.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The experienced police officer who is capable of performing police-community relations or juvenile work should be assigned to routine patrol since that is how his talents can best be utilized.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When corruption is widespread within an agency, the likelihood is that command personnel condone or are involved in the misconduct.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The condoning of the acceptance of small gratuities can result in more serious forms of corruption being unrecognized or overlooked.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The best administrative technique for controlling corruption is to stress individual accountability and to clearly fix responsibility.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

First-line supervisors are not generally inclined to respect the ‘code of silence.’

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The MOST SIGNIFICANT FACTOR related to police corruption is DEPARTMENTAL ATTITUDE toward the problem.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The PATROL FUNCTION is the function for which all other departmental units exist.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The assignment of officers to patrol areas is determined by the location and the nature of requests for police service.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

An advantage of foot patrol over automobile patrol is that foot patrol officers are relatively easy to supervise.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

An advantage of foot patrol is more person-to-person contacts, and therefore a greater opportunity to improve police-community relations.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Foot patrol is inexpensive since the cost of specialized equipment such as a vehicle is not present.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

An alert officer on foot patrol has a better chance to both prevent crime and make apprehensions at the scenes of crimes in progress than do motorized patrol officers.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

A police officer’s goal with respect to ‘random patrol’ is to be systematically unsystematic.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Automobile patrol provides a number of advantages for a police agency.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

The advantages of ONE-MAN patrol cars usually exceed the arguments presented against this form of patrol.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

When an officer assigned to a one-man patrol car leaves his vehicle, stops a suspect, answers a complaint, he MUST inform the Dispatcher.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Tactical planning should be a responsibility of the total organization and the Department should draw on all levels for ideas.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Quick response to a criminal act is a prime factor in apprehension of offenders.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Police canines, other than those used to detect narcotics and bombs, are trained as attack dogs.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

When an area is to be searched for a bomb, it is up to the patrol Supervisor (or officer in charge) to identify the area to be searched.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Use of police dogs to control crowds is never recommended.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

The frequency with which criminals repeat their offenses is high enough to make knowledge of past incidents important in directing preventive patrol activities.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Increased patrol coverage may dramatically reduce street homicides.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

The offense over which the police have the least control is Assault.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Auto Theft is an offense which lends itself to considerable control through alert patrol.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

The amount of citizen support of police is directly proportional to the respect held by the public for police.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

The police must not only have the respect of the public, but they must also engage in programs which reflect the public's interest.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

The supervisor of an aggressive patrol officer has a more difficult task than the supervisor of a lethargic subordinate.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

When a supervisor receives a Citizen Complaint against one of his officers he must be ready to take immediate positive action to determine the truth or falsity of the complaint.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

The supervisor should accept the Citizen Complaint, notify the accused officer, and presume that the officer was justified until the facts clearly show otherwise.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

When a police officer approaches a suspect he should do so on foot.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

The investigation process must be thought of in terms of gathering information rather than of gathering evidence.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Generally speaking, courts accord higher relative evidentiary value to information gathered from things rather than people.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

The crime scene is the source of the most productive evidence.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

The ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE of a criminal investigation is to present to a court of law both the physical evidence and the suspect.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

At the crime scene it is best to conduct in-depth interviews of one or two witnesses even if it means other witnesses will not be identified.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

Normally, the uniformed officer will conduct the investigation up to a point where stopping the investigation will not jeopardize the outcome of the case.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Uniformed officers should pursue the investigation of every case to a satisfactory conclusion or to a point where administrators have previously determined that the services of a specialist are required.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

Generally, the most appropriate time to conduct an interview is as soon as possible after the incident.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

When police officers deal with witnesses and victims it is very important for the officers to understand the situation from the viewpoint of the witness or victim.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

To avoid creating false expectations, the police officer should frankly tell a victim when an investigation appears to be blocked by a lack of information.

Answer 43

True

Question 44

The value of note-taking can be summed up by the statement, 'One's ability to testify with authority, accuracy and completeness is severely limited if one relies on memory alone.'

Answer 44

True

Question 45

A report enables the supervisor to determine an officer's ability to perform an assignment and is a highly effective means of determining his potential for promotion and assignment.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

'Criminal Intelligence' is a process that consists of five interrelated steps: information collection, evaluation, collation, analysis, and dissemination.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

The immediate objective of a traffic enforcement program is to deter the traffic violator or potential traffic violator.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

The long-range goal of a traffic enforcement program is to expedite vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Answer 48

True

Question 49

Traffic enforcement is the responsibility of the total patrol force rather than the task of a few individuals in the Traffic Division.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

A long-range, comprehensive traffic enforcement program seeks to remove bottlenecks in traffic flow.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

'Selective enforcement' means enforcement measures proportional to the traffic accident experience, with respect to TIME, PLACE and TYPE of violation.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

The key to effective 'selective enforcement' is said to be the attitude of the enforcing officers.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

When pulling up behind a violator's vehicle on the shoulder of a roadway, the police vehicle should be about 10 feet to the rear and one yard to the left of the violator's car.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

Juvenile Statutes are based upon the premise that the welfare of the child is of paramount concern to the state.

Answer 54

True

Question 55

Juveniles should, whenever possible, be questioned in the presence of a parent or guardian and the juvenile, not the parent or guardian, can waive her right to counsel.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

The basic objective of police crisis intervention is to initiate action that contributes to the resolution of a crisis.

Answer 56

True

Question 57

As a crisis intervention strategy, the kitchen area should be avoided.

Answer 57

True

Question 58

Re: HOSTAGE situations, the TERRORIST poses the greatest of threats because he is often fanatical to the point of murder and suicide.

Answer 58

True

Question 59

A felon who is caught in the act and takes hostages, adopts terrorist tactics and is just as dangerous.

Answer 59

True

Question 60

Patrol officers should consider immediate intervention in a hostage situation if the hostage taker has not gained physical control of the crime scene and victims.

Answer 60

True

Question 61

Isolated and adjacent areas should be evacuated whenever tactical conditions permit.

Answer 61

True

Question 62

When arresting a felon known to be dangerous, the approach should be made with gun in holster, and gun hand free of obstruction.

Answer 62

True

Question 63

The kneeling and prone position searches are preferable for felony and multiple arrests.

Answer 63

True

Question 64

The legal standard for conducting a frisk (outside feeling of clothing) is that the officer has reasonable cause to believe a crime was committed and the person has a weapon.

Answer 64

True

Question 65

When conducting an outside frisk, the officer cannot look inside the clothing unless he feels what could be a weapon.

Answer 65

True

Question 66

A female suspect is not to be frisked in the same way as a male suspect.

Answer 66

True

Question 67

In incidents where trace evidence is likely to be discovered on clothing, the clothing should be preserved and given to technicians who will search for such things as blood, semen, hairs, etc.

Answer 67

True

Question 68

When searching prisoners of the opposite sex, slight modifications to standard procedures should be made only to the extent that the effectiveness of the search is not compromised.

Answer 68

True

Question 69

Male officers should never search the groin or breast area of a female prisoner.

Answer 69

True

Question 70

The legal standard necessary for conducing a frisk is suspicion that a person is armed.

Answer 70

True

Question 71

If you are about to transport the prisoner of another officer, always find out first whether the officer you are assisting has searched the prisoner.

Answer 71

True

Question 72

If an assisting officer arrives, he should park his car on the other side of the suspect vehicle so that it is hemmed in and cannot be easily driven away.

Answer 72

True

Question 73

If one officer is going to search a vehicle, he should start at one side, work from front to rear, then from rear to front on the other side.

Answer 73

True

Question 74

Whenever possible, another police officer should be asked to verify the finding of any evidence.

Answer 74

True

Question 75

The preliminary hearing consists mainly of the presentation of evidence against the defendant by the prosecuting attorney.

Answer 75

True

Question 76

Case preparation begins the moment the officer arrives at the scene of a crime.

Answer 76

True

Question 77

Case preparation does not end until the officer testifies in court.

Answer 77

True

Question 78

At the scene of a crime the police officer's investigation should focus on the evidence required for a successful prosecution.

Answer 78

True

Question 79

An aerosol irritant projector usually has an effective range of only 6 to 10 feet.

Answer 79

True

Question 80

Trial by jury in family court is a constitutional requirement when the act complained of is a serious felony.

Answer 80

True

Question 81

Police should notify the parents as soon as practical any time a juvenile is taken into custody or when a record of a contact is made in official department files.

Answer 81

True

Question 82

A child runs away from home for a reason and the police should question the child to determine both the reason for flight as well as the nature of his unsupervised activities.

Answer 82

True

Question 83

Since the kitchen area is so emotionally connected with family unity, the alleged victim should usually be directed to that room.

Answer 83

True

Question 84

Statements from witnesses who are related to or are friends of the victim or assailant must be carefully evaluated for bias.

Answer 84

True

Question 85

General 'on-the-scene' questioning is not interrogation within the meaning of the Miranda decision.

Answer 85

True

Question 86

When strong circumstantial and physical evidence exists in felony cases, the officer can make an arrest without the victim’s cooperation when probable cause exists.

Answer 86

True

Question 87

Patrol officers should not consider immediate intervention in a hostage situation.

Answer 87

False

Question 88

At a hostage scene, reporters should be permitted to enter the area where police operations are being conducted.

Answer 88

False

Question 89

Police officers on patrol may have to serve as substitute hostage negotiators.

Answer 89

True

Question 90

In the above situation the police officer's primary concern is to maintain the status quo until the arrival of the negotiation specialists.

Answer 90

True

Question 91

Is it true that BIO-SENSOR dogs can be used for crowd control?

Answer 91

true

Question 92

Do BIO-SENSOR dogs serve as attack dogs?

Answer 92

They are NOT attack dogs.

Question 93

Routine patrol has what effect on homicides?

Answer 93

very little effect

Question 94

What is defined as homicide?

Answer 94

It is homicide.

Question 95

Evidence is only part of what in an investigation?

Answer 95

the information gathered

Question 96

What is the first consideration for officers arriving at a crime scene?

Answer 96

IS A SEARCH WARRANT REQUIRED?

Question 97

How should officers protect the crime scene?

Answer 97

protect the focal point and extend protection outwards

Question 98

What is the term for the initial investigation after a crime?

Answer 98

PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION

Question 99

Is it true that physical evidence cannot be impeached?

Answer 99

true

Question 100

What is the long-range goal of police actions?

Answer 100

VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE

Question 101

What should officers do if a witness is emotionally upset?

Answer 101

identify and interview later

Question 102

In a motel shoot-out, what is the recommended evacuation strategy?

Answer 102

evacuate ALONGSIDE first

Question 103

What is the legal standard that is less than reasonable cause to believe?

Answer 103

REASONABLE SUSPICION

Question 104

What should be done before transporting a prisoner?

Answer 104

Personally search each prisoner

Question 105

What distance should officers maintain from a suspect vehicle?

Answer 105

15 to 20 feet

Question 106

Is there an obligation for a jury trial according to the U.S. Supreme Court?

Answer 106

NO OBLIGATION for jury trial

Question 107

What should officers do regarding available weapons in the kitchen during a domestic situation?

Answer 107

Watch out for too many available weapons

Question 108

Can officers prevent certain people from entering the command post?

Answer 108

true

Question 109

What does the F.C.A. require regarding notifications?

Answer 109

notify IMMEDIATELY