EXM3 Flashcards by G Holland

When should you check your patrol vehicle?

At the beginning and end of each shift

Regular checks ensure vehicle readiness and safety.

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How do you complete an Exterior check of your patrol vehicle?

A Counter clockwise walk around of the patrol vehicle checking

This methodical approach helps identify any issues.

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What do you call it when your patrol call has been inspected and is ready for shift?

Cruiser Ready

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When should you check the back seat of your patrol car?

Beginning and end of each shift as well as before and after transporting anyone

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What are you looking for when you check the back seat of your patrol car?

Contraband or evidence

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What are (4) Guidelines that influence the way officers do their duties?

The Law
Department Policy
Procedures
Case Laws

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The following best describes – ‘Increased Visibility to decrease criminal activity’

Pro-Active Patrol

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The following best describes – ‘Conducting frequent security checks of high-risk targets and businesses’

Pro-Active Patrol

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The following best describes – ‘Conducting checks of persons who may be involved in suspicious activities’

Pro-Active Patrol

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The following best describes – ‘Covering your beat on patrol in various patterns and double back’

Pro-Active Patrol

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An officer going on ‘Foot Patrol’ best describes what type of patrol?

Pro-Active Patrol

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On Patrol, an officer conducts ‘Security Checks’ which are an example of?

Pro-Active Patrol

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What are the (3) Fundamental Objectives of ‘Security Checks’?

They help the officer retain knowledge about the specific structure
Discover suspicious activity or evidence of criminal activity
Enhance community relations by maintaining high visibility

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The following best describes – ‘Targeting problem areas’ on patrol

Directed Patrol

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The following best describes – ‘Personnel and equipment can be deployed depending on specific crime patterns or needs’ for patrol

Directed Patrol

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What are the (2) Enforcement Options?

Cite and release
Make physical arrest

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Name the code – ‘Authority for an officer to make an arrest based on probable cause’

19-603

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When it comes to enforcing the law, ‘Officers have the final discretion on this’ even when overseeing the ‘Authority for a private person to make an arrest’

19-604

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What should an officer do every time they arrest or transport someone in their patrol vehicle?

Search them

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The following best describes – ‘Items that will stop bullets and hit the officer’

Cover

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The following best describes – ‘Something that may stop or deflect an opponent’s weapon’

Cover

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A brick wall on the exterior of a building is?

Cover

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The following best describes – ‘Anything that prevents an opponent from observing the officer’

Concealment

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Fill in the blank - ___________ alone does not stop or deflect bullets.

Concealment

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A grocery store shelf in the potato chip aisle is best described as?

Concealment

Which of the following are considered to be 'non-criminal' calls for service?

* VIN Inspections * Civil Standbys * Found Property

How should an officer respond to 'non-criminal' calls?

The same as criminal calls

When responding in their patrol vehicle to calls how should the officer operate their vehicle?

With Due Regard

What are two physiological conditions that cause an officer to rush into any given high-risk situation?

* Adrenaline * Ego

Why should an officer avoid rushing into 'high risk' situations?

Leads to escalation necessity for higher levels of force

What can cause 'officers to miss important warning indications' in a high-risk situation?

Rushing in

A situation requiring an officer to – 'Contact friends, relatives, co-workers and teachers' would more than likely be a response to?

Missing Persons

A situation requiring an officer to – 'obtain a current photograph and inquire about any current mediation someone is taking' would more than likely be a response to?

Missing Persons

When responding to a 'Missing Persons' call for service an officer should first?

Broadcast an Attempt To Locate

Which of the following would categorize a missing person as 'Critically Missing'?

* Previously reported missing * Abducted juvenile * Missing juvenile subject of child abuse report

What are the (3) ways Robberies are reported?

* Alarm activations * Reports by victims or witnesses * Officer observing the crime in progress

The following best describes – 'An incident where it is reasonable to believe a person is unlawfully held by a hostage taker as security so that specified terms or conditions will be met'

Hostage Situation

The following best describes – 'An incident where a person maintains a position of cover or concealment while ignoring or resisting law enforcement personnel while armed with a weapon'

Barricade Situation

The first thing an officer should do when responding to a hostage or barricade situation?

Establish a preliminary command post

What are the (3) Types of individuals that may take hostages?

* Terrorists * Criminals * Psychotics

The following best describes – 'Intent to force law enforcement to use deadly force against them'

Suicide by cop

A suspect who wants to go out in a 'blaze of glory' is more than likely a?

Hostage or Barricade Situation

An 'unlawful' killing of another human being is?

Murder

The first thing an officer should do when responding to a 'Basic Death Investigation' call for service?

Secure the Scene

The following best describes – 'Purpose is to gather information'

Interview

The following best describes – 'Purpose is to accuse the suspect'

Interrogation

The following best describes – 'A well-planned and one-sided attempt to gain a confession'

Interrogation

The following best describes – 'The art through the use of observation and questioning that elicit the truth of a story without the use of threats or promises'

Interrogation

The (2) Prong Test that determines when Miranda applies?

* Are they in custody? * Are you an officer questioning them about their involvement in a crime?

What are the (3) goals to be set for an interview or interrogation?

* Initial Goal * Intermediate goal * Terminal goal

What kind of interview best develops 'Rapport' with the subject?

One on one

The following best describes – 'Subject does not need to provide any information upon contact by officer and the encounter only lasts as long as the subject wants it to'

Consensual or Voluntary

The following best describes – 'The contact with a subject lasting only as long as needed for the officer to determine probable cause or dispel any suspicions'

Temporary Detention

Fill in the blank - _______ provide suspects with the opportunity to confess while maintaining some level of self-respect.

Themes

What are the (3) Most common types of 'Deception'?

* Dishonesty * Distortion * Denial

This type of answer in an interrogation is usually meant to buy time, mislead you or redirect your attention to something else.

Evasive Answers

Having a 'hazy' recollection of important details or having 'total recall' of unimportant details usually happens when a suspect is?

Lying

True / False – It takes tremendous effort to memorize a lie

True

True / False – A lie changes shape with each telling of the story someone is lying about

True

What are the (3) 'Human Physiological Responses'?

* Flight * Fight * Freeze

What part of the brain is activated when someone is confronted by a threat, which prepares the body for a quick physical response?

Sympathetic Nervous System

True / False – A dying person is not presumed to lie

True

During “Civil Standbys” why are things likely to become criminal

Emotions are high

While responding to a fire an officer must consider:

- Risks - Rapidly Changing Conditions - Prior training - Equipment

What are the factors for “Critically Missing"

- Previously Reported Missing - Suspicious in Nature - RP has reason to believe juvenile was Abducted - Missing Juvenile has been subject of child abuse report in the past

How old must someone be to qualify for an AMBER ALERT

17 years old or younger

True / False – For an “AMBER ALERT” to go out the missing child must be entered into NCIC prior

True

What is the minimum number of officers needed to form a “Immediate Action Team”

2 Officers

Where is the most likely location of firearms in a home

Bedroom

What Idaho Code is often used when investigating shoplifting calls?

Willful Concealment

True / False – On “Panic Alarm” calls dispatch usually has the employee exit to meet with officers

True

What best describes – “The felonious taking of personal property”.

Robbery

An officer responds to a welfare check to find an unattended 95 year old male dead in their bed, a physician would normally had to have seen them within the last ______ days otherwise a coroner is needed.

20 Days

You are the first responder to a home where someone has died from a gunshot. The husband is the deceased and the wife is alive, but not talking. All signs point to an argument that escalated into a struggle for a gun. What should you charge the wife with?

Murder

What are the (3) Most Common Types of “Deception”:

(1) - Dishonesty (2) - Distortion (3) - Denial

True / False – A “Dying Declaration” is an exemption to the hearsay rule

True

While interviewing someone about a bank robbery they say – “Why would I do that? I have money in the bank!” – this would be an example of?

Deception

the best method for “Rapport Building”

one on one interviews

(3) Goals should you have while interviewing and interrogating someone

Initial Goal Intermediate Goal Terminal Goal

True / False – Parents do NOT have to be present when interviewing Juveniles at school

True

What best describes – “Purpose is to gather information, not accuse the suspect”

Interview

What are the Response categories to a “Burglary”

(1) - In Progress (2) - Just Occurred (3) - Cold

What best describes – “Unlawful attempt with apparent ability that causes fear”

Assault

Name (3) Crimes in Progress

(1) - Homicide (2) - Robbery (3) - Burglary

When responding to a robbery and interviewing a victim what should you be documenting in your report in regards to their behaviors or attitudes

Demeanor

What are the (3) Types of Alarm Activations

(1) - Silent (2) - Panic (3) - Burglary

What best describes an officer’s primary function when helping fire fighters

Scene Safety

What is the difference between 1st and 2nd degree murder

Intent

What room in a house has the potential for the most weapons

Kitchen

What are (2) main causes that lead officers to rush into a building when responding?

Adrenaline & Ego

Name (3) Types of “Non-Criminal” calls officers respond to

(1) - VIN Inspections (2) - Civil Standbys (3) - Found Property

When approaching a building on a call for service, officers should take opposite corners because:

It optimizes visual containment

When does “Vandalism” become a Felony?

When damage is more than $1,000

Complete the (5) “C’s” to Responding to a Barricade or Hostage Situation – “Contain, Control, Communicate, ____________, and Create a plan.”

Call SWAT

Complete the (5) “C’s” to Responding to a Barricade or Hostage Situation – “Contain, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT, and _____________.”

Create a Plan

Complete the (5) “C’s” to Responding to a Barricade or Hostage Situation – “______________, Control, Communicate, Call SWAT, and Create a plan.”

Contain

Complete the (5) “C’s” to Responding to a Barricade or Hostage Situation – “Contain, __________, Communicate, Call SWAT, and Create a plan.”

Control

Complete the (5) “C’s” to Responding to a Barricade or Hostage Situation – “Contain, Control, __________, Call SWAT, and Create a plan.”

Communicate

What are the (3) Main types of individuals that take hostages – “Terrorists, _________, and Psychotics.”

Criminals

What are the (3) Main types of individuals that take hostages – “Terrorists, Criminals, and __________.”

Psychotics

When someone is killed “unlawfully” it is a ….

Murder

What is the very first thing the first responder to a “basic death” investigation should do?

Secure the Area

While on patrol, the targeting of specific problem areas is best described as:

Pro-Active Patrol

True / False – Generally night shift and swing shift have an increased frequency of alcohol related calls

True

During this shift there is usually an increased number of disturbance calls

Swing Shift

What are your (2) choices of enforcement while on patrol

Cite / Release and Arrest

True / False – A lost prevention officer at Walmart wants to make a citizen’s arrest, once the officer is informed of this decision and there is Probable Cause the officer MUST take the suspect into custody.

FALSE

What is something you can do to document a Voluntary or Consensual encounter with a citizen that seems suspicious or outside of norms but does not justify Reasonable Suspicion nor Probable Cause?

(FI) Field Interview / Intelligence Report

True / False – you can run a DQ with dispatch using just OLN on the NCIC without name or DOB

False

Going on a foot patrol during a day shift is best described as:

Pro-Active Patrol

When you put hand-cuffs on someone or take someone into custody what should you ALWAYS do with them:

Search them

When dispatch requests that you need to speak LOUDER on the radio it does NOT mean

Faster or Slower

While talking on the radio to dispatch considering a large crowd with yelling, screaming and dogs barking would be what type of interference?

Environmental

Increasing visibility of patrol to discourage criminal activity is best described as

Pro-Active Patrol

Conducting frequent security checks of high risk targets and businesses is best described as

Pro-Active Patrol

Conducting checks of persons who may be involved in suspicious activities is best described as

Pro-Active Patrol

Covering your “beat” in various patterns and double backing are best described as

Pro-Active Patrol

Going on “Foot Patrol” is best described as

Pr-Active Patrol

“Security Checks” on Pro-Active Patrol have (3) Fundamental Objectives

(1) - They help the officer retain KNOWLEDGE about the specific structure or building (2) - Discover suspicious activity or evidence of criminal activity (3) - Enhance community relations by maintaining high visibility

“Targeting” problem areas on patrol is best described as

Directed Enforcement

When preparing for a shift an officer should

- Intelligence bulletins - Hot Sheets / Fusion Center - Vacation Checks - Extra Patrols - Previous Shift Reports - Emails - Disposition of court cases - Briefings / Role call meetings

Name the shift - “A lot of businesses open"

Day Shift

Name the shift - “High call load"

Day Shift

Name the shift - “High amount of contact with the public"

Day Shift

Name the shift - “High amount of vehicle traffic"

Day Shift & Swing Shift

Name the shift - “High amount of foot traffic"

Day Shift & Swing Shift

Name the shift - “Schools are in session"

Day Shift

Name the shift - “Don’t get complacent as critical incidents do happen"

Day Shift

Name the shift - “Both open and closed business"

Swing Shift

Name the shift - “Increased frequency of alcohol related incidents"

Swing Shift

Name the shift - “Increased number of disturbance calls"

Swing Shift

Name the shift - “More multiple officer calls"

Swing Shift

Name the shift - “Extracurricular events happening for schools"

Swing Shift

Name the shift - “High amount of vehicle traffic"

Swing Shift & Day Shift

Name the shift - “High amount of foot traffic"

Swing Shift & Day Shift

Name the shift - “High amount of foot traffic, however this slows down towards the end of this shift"

Swing Shift

Name the shift - “High amount of alcohol related incidents"

Night Shift

Name the shift - What is the difference between night shift and swing shift in regards to “Alcohol"

Swing Shift = Increased number of alcohol calls Night Shift = Higher amount of alcohol related incidents

Name the shift - “High amount of business checks" (Pro-Active Patrolling)

Night Shift

Name the shift - “High amount of Field Interviews” (Pro-Active Patrolling)

Night Shift

Name the shift - “Both vehicle and foot traffic decreases"

Night shift

Authority for an officer to make an arrest based on probable cause

19-603

Authority for a private person to make an arrest

19-604 officers have the final discretion on this

Things an officer should consider as “Enforcement Options"

- Type of Crime - Suspects state of mind (calm, upset, irrational etc.) - Sobriety - Criminal / Warrant History (Failure to appear) - Valid ID - Violence involved in the situation - Local Address - Current employment

if the foot pursuit is terminated the officer should

(1) - Setup Containment (2) - Update Dispatch (3) - BU officer minimize radio traffic and assist by intercepting from different route

On a foot pursuit an officer should avoid overtaking the suspect when they are _____

Alone

During a foot pursuit an officer should NOT follow the….

Suspects path

If a suspect enters a building or isolated area during a foot pursuit an officer should consider

terminating the pursuit

If an officer is alone or separated from their partner during a foot pursuit they should consider

terminating the pursuit

If an officer is unsure of their location during a foot pursuit they should consider

terminating the pursuit

if an officer has physical limitations during a foot pursuit they should consider

terminating the pursuit

if an officer loses equipment during a foot pursuit they should consider

terminating the pursuit

If a 3rd party gets injured during a foot pursuit the officer should consider

terminating the pursuit

Should an officer consider terminating a foot pursuit based on weather conditions

yes

During a foot pursuit an officer should remember….

(1) Situations can change rapidly (2) Officers need to evaluate the reason for the pursuit versus the need to apprehend (3) Officer Safety (4) A supervisor may choose to terminate the foot pursuit

What are some alternative to a foot pursuit

(1) Containment (2) K9 Search (3) Saturation patrols (4) If know suspect - later apprehension

(3) General Procedures for Responding to “Shots Fired"

(1) Listen Closely to Dispatch for information (Shots heard/seen, shooter seen, background noise or fights, history of area) (2) Approach cautiously (drive w/ no lights, approach on foot, clear areas tactically) (3) Look for Indications of Shooting (Bullet holes, casings, blood etc)

Shots fired - When there are injured people or it is in progress =

Emergency Response

Shots fired - When there is vague information =

Non-emergency Area Check

When responding to this type of call you should - Reassure victim they are safe and address any medical needs

Elder Abuse

Reasons why Elder Abuse goes Un-Reported

(1) Fear of intimidation, threats or greater physical harm (2) Lack of alternative housing or living arrangements (3) Fear of not being believed (4) Fear of separation from those people or things they love (5) Economic dependency on abuser (6) Fear of being institutionalized (7) Fear of criminal justice system

Generally “Elder Abuse” calls have already occurred so they are...

Non-Emergency Responses

Defined as - “The penetration, however slight, of the ORAL, ANAL or VAGINAL opening with a PENIS

Rape Defined

A rape victim can be…..

Male or female

Indecent exposure calls are predominantly...

Male

Responding to an “Indecent Exposure” call requires citizens who witnessed it to place them under arrest and they often to not want to do this because….

They are embarrassed to testify

Streakers, flashers, sex acts in public and urinating in public are all examples of?

Indecent Exposure

If someone is engaged in obscene live conduct in public….

Indecent exposure

Takes place in front of one person in any public place or any place exposed to the public view

Indecent Exposure

(3) General Procedures for responding to a call for “Prowlers"

(1) Canvass neighborhood (2) Maintain extra patrols of the area (3) Complete all reports and needed followups

How many units should respond to a “Prowling” call

at least 2 units / approaching from different directions

What are some (6) reasons “Prowlers” might get called in

(1) Ex-Spouses (2) Juveniles (3) Sexual Offenders (4) Alcohol/Drug Impaired individuals (5) Criminals (6) Non-Existent

General Procedures for responding to “Stalking” calls

(1) Find out how long it has been going on (2) Gather Evidence: - Phone Records - Test Messages - emails - photos - Surveillance

Harassment and other domestic situations can turn into __________

Stalking

what kind of calls should you reassure victims safety

Stalking calls, DV Calls or Elder Abuse Calls

If someone violates a protection order, probation or parole terms and victim is under 18 years old Stalking becomes

Felony - first degree

This best describes what crime - “Engaging in conduct that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the victim in a way that a reasonable person would experience emotional distress and establishes a pattern of behavior"

Stalking

This best describes what crime - “Engages in conduct that would cause a reasonable person to be in fear or death or physical injury, or in fear of the death or physical injury to a family or household member and establishes a pattern of behavior”

Stalking

This best describes what crime - “Establishes a pattern of behavior meant to annoy or harass someone"

Stalking

Telephone Harassment - Advice for Victims (5)

(1) Don not try to out do the suspect with graphic content (2) Because about information posted on social media (3) Keep doors and windows locked (4) Consider placing telephone traps (5) Keep a log of when and how contact is made

With “Telephone Harassment” when does it become a felony?

After second conviction

(2) Tactics for repsonding to “Group Distrubances

(1) Isolate group leaders (2) Separate groups into smaller ones

When does “Domestic Assault / Battery” become a Felony

(1) Traumatic Injury = Felony (2) 2 convictions in 15 years = Felony

What are (3) things to do with intoxicated subjects when responding

(1) Isolate (2) Control (3) Restrain If injuries call EMS

This best describes what crime - “Quarreling, challenging to fight someone or actively fighting, with indecent language within the presence of children"

Disorderealy Conduct 18-6409

For it to be “Domestic Assault / Battery” it must be a

Household member

For Battery to become “Aggravated Battery” it must...

(1) Commits Battery (2) Causes great bodily harm or permanent disfigurement (3) Suspect uses a deadly weapon

For Battery to become “Aggravated Assault” it must...

(1) Commit Assault (2) Suspect uses a deadly weapon (3) By any means or force likely to produce great bodily harm

This best describes what crime - “Willful or unlawful use of force or violence upon another"

Battery

This best describes what crime - “Intentionally and ulawfully touch or striking another person against their will"

Battery

This best describes what crime - “Intentionally causing bodily harm to another"

Battery

This best describes what crime - “Unlawful attempt coupled with the ability to injure another person"

Assault

This best describes what crime - “An intentional or unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to another coupled with the ability to do so"

Assault

This best describes what crime - “Victim has a well-founded fear"

Assault

An officer should treat every “basic Death” investigation as a...

Homicide

What are the basic steps for responding to a “Basic Death” Investigation call

(1) Secure (2) Establish Perimeter***** (3) Request specialty units and detectives (4) Dont move anything or touch it unless necessary (5) Treat each investigation as a “Homicide”****

How should an officer respond to a “Robbery” that occurred earlier

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