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What is the function of an arrest warrant

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To achieve a defendants court appearance in a criminal action for the purpose of arraignment upon the accusatory instrument by which such action was commenced

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Discovery cases

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People v. Rosario: Information must be turned over to defense from prosecutor

Brady v. Maryland: Prosecutor held liable if information is hidden from defense

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List three pieces of information necessary to check property via E-Justice

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1: Make

2: Model #

3: Serial #

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Six types of physical force

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1: Presence

2: Verbal

3: Hands

4: Chemical/Electronic

5: Impact weapon

6: Deadly

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Petty offenses

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1: Traffic infractions

2: Violations

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What is an appearance ticket

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Requires a person to appear at a local criminal court in connection with aligned offenses

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Level One DeBour

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Objective Credible Reason

Approach to request information

Police can ask non-threatening questions. Encounter should be brief with no harassment

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Level Two DeBour

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Founded Suspicion

Common Law Right of Inquiry

Police can ask pointed questions which may lead one to believe they are suspected of a crime

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Level Three DeBour

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Reasonable Suspicion

Can forcibly detain, pursue, handcuff, frisk, pull car out of traffic

Frisk only allowed if in fear of weapon or physical injury

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Level Four DeBour

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Probable Cause

Arrest and full search

Can arrest and search incident

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Four emergency calls

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Crimes in progress

Deadly weapon

Automobile accidents

Fires

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Three elements of a crime

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Desire

Ability

Opportunity

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Under plain view exception

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Any evidence which you can see can be obtained

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True or False

When making level two DeBour inquiry, officer may ask invasive and accusatory questions which target a specific person to investigative purposes

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True

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When can officers use deadly physical force

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When they believe such force is necessary to defend an officer or another

When they reasonable suspect it to be imminently used against themselves or others

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True or False

Police may stop and question a person if he has reasonable suspicion

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True

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What are the three major categories of evidence

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1: Testimonial

2: Documentary

3: Physical/Real

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What are the roles of police officers in regards to crime prevention

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1: Integrate into patrol techniques

2: Educate the public

3: Perform security services

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What is a warrant of arrest

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Process issued by local criminal court directing a police officer or peace officer to arrest a defendant.

Designated an accusatory instrument filed with such court

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Where do police get the authority to use force in NYS

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1: The US and NYS constitutions

2: Article 35 of the NYS Penal Law

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Mapp v. Ohio

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Established exclusionary rule stating evidence found illegally is not admissible in court

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Four types of detention

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1: Secure

2: Non-secure

3: Runaway shelter

4: Respite housing

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What is the responsibility of all law enforcement agencies

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Establish policies and procedures that ensure compliance with all federal and state law

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What is an appearance ticket

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A written notice issued by a police officer or public servant authorized by state ‘local law directing a person to appear in a designated local criminal court

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What is the constitutional basis for a search and seizure
Fourth Amendment Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
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Five types of crime scene
1: Interior 2: Exterior 3: Moveable 4: Multiple 5: Body
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What are the standards of proof
1: Reasonable suspicion 2: Reasonable cause to believe 3: Preponderance of the evidence 4: Beyond a reasonable doubt
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Situations that do not require a warrant for search and seizure
1: Search incident to a lawful arrest 2: Emergency/exigent circumstances 3: Consent to search 4: Plain view 5: Hot pursuit 6: Inventory procedure 7: Automobile exception 8: Stop, question, and frisk
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Four types of property subject to search and seizure
1: Stolen property 2: Unlawfully possessed property 3: Instrumentalities of a crime 4: Mere Evidence
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What regulates search and seizure
1: Constitutional law on federal and state level 2: Statutory law 3: Case law (federal and state)
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Waiver to counsel must be done under what conditions?
1: Voluntarily 2: Knowingly 3: Intelligently
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What are three types of pre-trial identification
1: Line-ups/Show-ups 2: Photographic arrays 3: Voice identification
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What are the five types of accusatory instruments
1: Information 2: Simplified information 3: Prosecutors information 4: Misdemeanor complaint 5: Felony complaint
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What is the significance of Mapp v. Ohio
Search of a third party home for a suspect without a search warrant where fruits of the crime are found Established exclusionary rule barring evidence from being entered in court if it was found illegally
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What are the conditions which must be met for a plain view exception
Officer must be able to see the evidence of a crime from a lawful vantage point and incriminating evidence must be immediately apparent
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What is the constitutional basis governing interview and interrogation
Fifth and sixth amendments 5th: Right the grand jury, right to avoid double jeopardy, right to avoid self incrimination 6th: Right to a public trail, right to counsel, and right to an impartial jury
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Exclusionary rule for search and seizure
Prohibits the introduction in court of evidence which was siezed in violation of the fourth amendment
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What is an accusatory instrument
A document which formally accuses a defendant of a criminal offense
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Factors that may make a consent to search invalid
1: Extreme intoxication 2: Mental incapacity 3: Incapacity due to age 4: Request for legal council 5: Coercion or duress 6: False promise/Fraud
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Deadly physical force
Physical force that is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury
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What is the significance of Graham v. Connor
Established that all cases involving officer use of force should be analyzed under the fourth amendment and its reasonableness standard
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What is justification
Defense to an offense Holds that reason for offense negates criminal nature of offense
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Why do police generally use force
1: to establish control in a situation 2: Protect others/ self 3: Make an arrest or effect a detention 4: Protect property 5: Prevent the destruction of evidence 6: Prevent escape of a prisoner
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What are the communication tips for people with medical conditions
1: Approach from front 2: Introduce yourself 3: Speak slowly 4: Be mindful of body language 5: Minimize distractions 6: Use simple language
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Main categories of disabilities
1: Emotional 2: Mental 3: Physical 4: Learning 5: Intellectual
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Disability
Any physical or mental condition that substantially limits one or more major life activites
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Benefits of crime prevention
1: Decline of crime rate 2: Increased reporting rates 3: Increased clearance rates 4: More informed public 5: Increased positive interaction between citizens and law enforcement
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Payton v. NY
Police officer may enter into a residence with an arrest warrant absent a search warrant
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Procedure immediately following a Juvenile Arrest
Must be brought to in an approved juvenile interrogation room Officer must immediately contact parents/custodial guardian
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United States v. Steagald
Police cannot enter into a third party residence with an arrest warrant, absent a search warrant or consent
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Four factors of emotional distress
Mental Illness Medical Condition Substance Use Situational Stress
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Elements of mental hygiene custody documentation
1: Threaten to harm themselves or others 2: Medical health history 3: Medications
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True or False Person in distress may have a lower stress tolerance or respond in an exaggerated way
True
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True or false Most child abductors/killers are motivated by sex
True
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What is not included in a residential security survey
Pets in residence
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After arresting a person and realizing there was an error, and no crime can be charged, what must be done
Person must be immediately released
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Crimes which often target elderly victims
1: Abuse 2: Fraud 3: Robbery/Burglary 4: Scams 5: Neglect
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Brendlin v. California
Once a vehicle is stopped it is seized along with its passengers
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Four types of physical evidence
1: Fruits of a crime 2: Instruments of a crime 3: Results of a crime 4: Identity of the criminal
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RESPOND
Respond Evaluate Secure scene Protect Observe Note-taking Determine and document
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Why do police use deadly physical force
1: Defense of others from perceived DPF 2: In self-defense from perceived DPF
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Physical force
Physical force not readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury
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What is a minor
Anyone under 18
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P.I.N.S.
Persons in Need of Supervision
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True or False Deadly physical force is defined in article 35 as force that is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury
True
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When to fingerprint a suspect
If offense requires fingerprinting, offender must be fingerprinted before being released with an appearance ticket
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Citizen/Civilian arrest powers
May arrest for a felony only when latter has in FACT committed the crime, anywhere in the state
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True or false People with mental illness are more violent and dangerous than the general population
False
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True or false Some of the possible consequences of the misuse of force by a police or peace officer can be both a criminal and a civil matter
True
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True or false Not using enough force can lead to misuse of force complaint
True
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True or false Family courts have state-wide jurisdiction
True
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True or false Performing security services is a role of the police officer in regards to crime prevention
True
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True or false A police officer may arrest a person solely on mere suspicion that they committed a crime
False
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Three crimes that a DA can prove preponderance for that keep cases from being removed for Adolescent Offenders
1: Significant physical injury to a victim 2: Display of firearms, shotgun, rifle, deadly weapon 3: Sex offenses (Penal Law 130)
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What are the five custody options for juveniles
1: Appearance ticket 2: Juvenile delinquency petition 3: Take into custody to police department for questioning 4: Take home for questioning with guardian approval 5: Pre-petition detention
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How old are juvenile delinquents
Children aged between seven and younger than eighteen
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What is an adolescent offender
Offender at least sixteen years old and less than eighteen years old that commit a felony level crime
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What are the characteristics of a juvenile offender
1: Child may come from a broken family 2: Irresponsible 3: Susceptible to peer pressure 4: Drugs and alcohol may be involved
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Can you charge a thirteen year old with arson in the second degree
No
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Can you charge a six year old with murder or manslaughter
No. They are too young to be a juvenile offender
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Can you charge a thirteen year old with murder in the second degree
Yes
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What type of offender are children between sixteen and seventeen years of age
Adolescent offenders
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Two criteria for Pre-petition Detention
Risk juvenile will not show for appearance Risk juvenile will offend again
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Juvenile must show up to a city court judge. Why?
City court judges are the only judges that are required to be attorneys because they hear civil cases
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Who can legally possess hypodermic needles
People who have a written prescription by a healthcare practitioner or authorization by commissioner of public health
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Three assisting organizations of law enforcement
Department of health Hospitals Red Cross
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Three types of damages paid in civil cases
Punitive Compensatory Nominal
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Three signs of elder abuse
Physical injuries Poor hygiene Messy living conditions
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Areas which generally do not require a search warrant for entry and search
Vehicles Abandoned buildings Open fields Citizen to citizen contact A person lacking standing (a person who does not belong where they are)
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Two important cases related to discovery
People v Rosario Brady v Maryland
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Where in NYS is a warrant of arrest valid
Anywhere in the state
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Information filed in a local criminal court is considered ______
A verified, written accusation
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A death is considered to have occurred in NYS, if_____
A major part of the body is found in NYS
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Define police officer
Any person designated by a government entity as per section 1.20 of the NYS CPL
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Define serious physical injury
And injury which carries the risk of death, loss of function of an organ, or protracted disfigurement
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Penal law Article 35
Justification of force
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Why do police officers use force
To gain control of a situation Make an arrest Prevent crime Defend property Prevent escape Prevent destruction of evidence Protect self or others
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What is a juvenile offender
A person between the ages of thirteen and fifteen who can be held criminally responsible for designated felony acts
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What is a hate crime
A crime motivated in whole or in part by the victims race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
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What is “biased policing”
Exercising police authority to detain or seize based solely on race, ethnicity, religion, etc.

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