Criminal Justice EPOA pt. 2

(in progress)

Pretrial publicity would likely cause a motion to _________ to be made prior to the beginning of the trial.

change venue

Testimony that is not admissible in court is…

hearsay.

Juvenile courts are considered…

non-adversarial

The term, ____, refers to a decision by a judge that a child has committed delinquent acts

adjuication

The term, _____, refers to an act committed by a juvenile that is considered a crime when committed by adult.

delinquency

A _____ is a document asking a court to assume jurisdiction over a juvenile.

petition

If an officer makes a stop or arrest based on a person’s race or ethnicity, it is an example of…

racial profiling

The term, actus reus, refers to the…

physical ability

The most common fingerprint pattern is the

loop

Crossing of the arms and/or legs when questioning a suspect is a probable sign of _____________.

non-verbal deception

A prisoner who demonstrates suicidal tendencies should be evaluated by ____________.

a mental health professional

When conducting a photo line-up, all the suspects should have ______.

similar physical features

A crime punishable by death, or life in prison is a …

capital offense

The Fourth Amendment guarantees an individual protection against _____.

unreasonable search and seizure

A process used to maintain and document the chronological history of evidence is known as ______.

Chain of custody

Changes or additions to the United States constitution are called ____

Amendments

Criminal Justice practitioners should demonstrate ____.

communication skills and writing ability

Courts that have the authority to review decisions of lower court are known as ____ courts

appellate

The right of the accuse “to be informed of the nature and cause of accusation” is in which U.S. Constitutional Amendment?

6th amendment

Searches with warrants have to particularly describe the place of items to be searched. Which items shows particularity?

crack cocaine

The most common ethical charge lodged against prosecutors is______________.

failure to disclose evidence

Evidence that will lose its evidentiary value if not preserved or protected, such as blood in the rain, is known as ________ evidence.

transient

In processing a crime scene, all bodily fluids should be considered ______________.

blood borne pathogens

When escalating the use of force, the officer should consider opportunity jeopardy, and ___________.

ability

Prior to a pat-down search, the officer should ___________.

inquire about weapon

Which court has ultimate authority?

U.S. Supreme Court

While approaching a vehicle during a traffic stop, the police officer should ___________.

leave his or her fingerprint on the rear of the stopped vehicle

The term,_________, means confinement in jail or prison.

incarceration

To be objective, police reports must be written ___________.

without prejudice or bias

Cultural diversity includes appreciating differences in age, race, gender, ethnicity, language, and______________.

sexual orientation

Class B fires involve __________.

flammable liquids

A common category of mistreatment of the elderly involves _____________.

neglect

What is the most common cause of police officer deaths in the line of duty?

Automobile-related incidents

The Department of Homeland Security was established after the _______________.

World Trade Center attack of 2001

The use of pressure points is considered an example of ___________force on the use of force continuum.

soft hand

Which terrorist group was responsible for the World Trade Center Attack of 2001?

Al-Qaeda

One of the goals of the Patriot Act is to _____________.

deter terrorists from entering and operating within the U.S.

The most widely abused drug in the United States is ___________.

marijuana

A police report is _____________.

a legal document

touching or treating a patient with-out consent is ____________.

battery

The National Joint Terrorism Task Force was created by the_____________.

FBI

Public safety personnel should write reports using ____________.

first person and active voice

What are the three components of the fire triangle?

oxygen, heat, and fuel

When composing a formal business email, avoid the use of ___________.

descriptive phrases

DNA analysis focuses on the___________ organizational structure in the body.

molecular

The lowest level on the force continuum is ____________ control.

Officer Presence

On the force continuum, the police office may use ___________ level(s) above the threat posed by the offender.

one

According to the force continuum__________ is an example of deadly force.

firearm

When responding to an emergency situation, a police officer should_____________.

proceed with due care and caution

The term vicarious liability, means that ______________.

liability is shared

If a police officer discharges a firearm, the officer may be responsible for _______________.

a negligent act

Which Supreme Court case sets

the standards for the use of deadly

force by police?

Tennessee vs. Garner

The three levels of intent in civil law are negligence, intentional wrong, and

strict liability

When using deadly force, the officer should consider opportunity, ability, and

jeopardy

Which of the following is considered deadly force?

a knife

Which of the following weapons is non-lethal and is used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker?

pepper spray

The legal term for a civil wrongful act or an infringement of a right is

tort

The _____ guarantees an individual the right to a speedy trial.

6th Amendment

Crimes against property include larceny or theft, arson, and

burglary

Which of the following crimes is punishable by death or life in prison?

felony

Before a lawsuit is filed, it is vital to determine which court has

legal jurisdiction

A plea in which the defendant neither admits nor disputes a charge is known as

nolo contendere

When offering testimony in court, an officer should direct his or her response towards the

judge or jury

What should an individual do when becoming exhausted while administering CPR?

Stop administering CPR completely

What is the FIRST step when treating a severe bleeding injury/

apply direct pressure

When handcuffing a suspect, activating a mechanism so that the handcuffs will not close further is known as _____ the handcuffs.

double-locking

In __________ the U.S. Supreme Court upheld stop and frisk procedures.

Terry v. Ohio

The three MOST common ways of testing the alcohol content in a person's body are breath, blood and

urine

Critical combinations of letters and numbers can be better understood over the radio by

using the standard phonetic alphabet

An officer should always notify the dispatcher of his or her location and request available back-up

before entering an unsecured business after business hours

Carroll vs. United States is the landmark case that

allows an officer to search a vehicle without a warrant based on probable cause

Getting a detailed list and description of stolen property is important when an officer is responding to a

burglary

The three levels of prison classification include

low, medium, and maximum

Criminology is the scientific approach of studying

the control, nature, extent, and cause of criminal behavior

The booking procedure includes medical, physical, and _______ evaluations

mental

Three characteristics of a good police report should include legibility, accuracy, and

clarity

To be effective officers must utilize communication skills that involve both verbal and _____ techniques

non-verbal

An officer's field notes are a permanent record and can aid in follow-up investigation, report writing, and ______ to increase possibility of a conviction

case presentation

While attempting to de-escalate a situation, it is important for an officer to begin encounters with defiant subjects with tact, patience, and

respect

Which of the following terms mean the monitoring of movement in and out of a correctional facility?

access control

A major objective of _____ is to generate publicity for their cause

terrorists

Which of the following describes cultural diversity?

differences between races, genders, beliefs, and customs

According to the M'Naghten Rule, a defendant is considered insane if he or she

cannot distinguish between right and wrong in regard to the crime with which he or she committed

A law enforcement officer should...?

NOT take any free materials or service