Policy Questions Flashcards
(17 cards)
What does one officer uphold in the oath of office?
A. Constitution of the United States, Statute of the US, CGS, Laws, Ordnances.
B. Badge, integrity, character and public trust
C. Policies, Procedures, rules and regulations
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
When can an officer use discretion?
A. Legal, ethical and moral.
B. To make free decisions
C. Unlawful, violates policy, and conflicts with order of supervisor
D. With a felony violation
A. Legal, ethical and moral
When should discretion be reviewed by a supervisor?
A. During misdemeanor violations
B. Traffic stops
C. Family violence, DWI, Fatal motor vehicle accidents, felonies
D. Felonies
C family violence, DWI, fatal motor, vehicle accidents, felonies
When should the totality of the circumstances approach be used?
A. At all times during the performance of your duty
B. Upon evaluation of the situation and department policy and procedure
A&B
At all times during the performance of your duty
Upon evaluation of the situation and department policy and procedure
What are alternatives to physical arrest?
A. Issuance of a summons
B. Referral to social services
C. Verbal waring
D. Informal resolution
E. All the above
E. All the above
The Hartford Police Dept oath of honor it states that the officer will never betray what:
A. Badge
B. Integrity
C. Public trust
D. All of the above
Answer - D
Where do HPD officers derive their power from?
Ordinances
Oath of Office
Police academy
State and local law
D- State and local Laws
Title 54 of CGS details the legal authority of CT law enforcement officers stating what:
Fill in – shall enforce state and federal laws including ordinances
Who is authorized to carry and use weapons and while acting under what?
A. Sworn officers -off duty
B. Sworn officers within the scope of their duties
C. Non-sworn off duty
D. Non-sworn on duty
Answer -B
What is the best definition for seizure?
A. A person is seized when by means of physical force or a show of authority, his freedom of movement is restrained.
B. Reasonable person believes he/she is not free to leave
C. Putting someone in a cruiser
D. Leaving someone in handcuffs on the side walk
E. Both A&B
Answer - E
What are the 7 exceptions to a search warrant?
automobile exception
Community care taking
Consent searches
Exigent circumstances
Search incidental to custodial arrest
Inventory search
Plain view/plain feel
When must a search warrant be obtained for a crime scene?
A. The suspect resides at the place to be searched, regardless if victim is the owner
B. The officers leave the scene and later wish to return to conduct a search
C. The area to be searched or evidence to be seized does not fall under one of the exceptions noted below
D. All of the above
Answer - C
What is the supervisory review process for warrant intended for?
A. A raise
B. An accommodation
C. Ensure warrants submitted are b based on sufficient facts that establish probable cause, properly identify the persons, places and thing to be searched for.
D. To make sure all appropriate forms are filled out
C. Ensure warrants submitted are b based on sufficient facts that establish probable cause, properly identify the persons, places and thing to be searched for.
When are supervisor notifications required for search warrants?
A. When it will be serve and the coordination of the service of the warrant
B. When the judge signed the warrant
C. When the subject of the warrant is home
D. All of the above
A- When it will be serve and the coordination of the service of the warrant
In what order should prioritization of search warrant service be conducted?
A. Felony, domestic violence - misdemeanor - failure to appear -traffic warrants
B. Traffic warrants- misdemeanors - felony/domestic violence - failure to appear
C. Felony/domestic - misdemeanors - traffic warrants - failure to appears
Answer - A
Who approves requests for mutual aid OF Hartford PD?
A. Watch commander
B. Shift Sgt
C. Chief
D. Captain
Answer- A
When will mutual aid be proivded?
A. Minimum staffing
B. Only when equipment needs are maintained
C. Dependent on situation
D. Adequate staffing
E. Both B and D
E. Both B and D
