Police Academy 2.3

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    Pursuant to Terry VS Ohio, an officer may detain an individual based upon a reasonable articulable suspicion that criminal activity was being planned or was in the process of being executed

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  • 2. 

    Information can become "Stale" when

    • Five days passes from the issuance of the warrant

    • An eyewitness makes statements that further implicate the suspect

    • Information is discovered which contradicts the earlier information that gave rise to probable cause

    • The suspect leaves town for ten months

    Correct Answer
    A. Information is discovered which contradicts the earlier information that gave rise to probable cause
  • 3. 

    Which amendment to the United States Constitution requires the presence of probable cause for the arrest of any person?

    • 1st Amendment

    • 2nd Amendment

    • 6th Amendment

    • 4th Amendment

    • 14th Amendment

    Correct Answer
    A. 4th Amendment
  • 4. 

    Which of the following is NOT an example of when an officer may pursue, arrest and detain outside the officer's jurisdiction?

    • The offense was a felony

    • The pursuit initiated within the jurisdiction where the officer is employed

    • The offense is a misdemeanor

    • The pursuit takes place without unreasonable delay

    Correct Answer
    A. The offense is a misdemeanor
  • 5. 

    Which of the following does not give an officer the authority to execute an arrest warrant in the home of a third party?

    • Search warrant

    • Exigent circumstances

    • Consent to enter

    • The suspect has failed to appear at court before for the same offense

    Correct Answer
    A. The suspect has failed to appear at court before for the same offense
  • 6. 

    Which of the following is not a requirement of a valid arrest warrant?

    • Warrant must be issued in the name of the State or United States

    • Warrant must state the nature of the offense

    • Person seized must be particularly described

    • Warrant must be shown to the person being arrested upon the initial seizure

    Correct Answer
    A. Warrant must be shown to the person being arrested upon the initial seizure
  • 7. 

    The usual method of identifying the person to be arrested is to

    • List the suspect's address

    • List the suspect's date of birth

    • List the suspect's name

    • List any scars, marks or tattoos of the suspect

    Correct Answer
    A. List the suspect's name
  • 8. 

    The issuing authority must consider whether you have proof beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime has been committed prior to issuing an arrest.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 9. 

    Which of the following accurately represents the four element necessary to constitute an arrest as set forth in SPO#2 of 2.3?

    • An arrest warrant, signed by a neutral judge, presented with an intent to arrest and the actual or constructive seizure or detention of the person

    • Witness statements implicating the suspect, probable cause, a warrant to arrest and informing the suspect of their rights

    • An intent to arrest, under real or assumed legal authority, an actual or constructive seizure or detention of the person, which is understood by the person arrested

    • An intent to arrest, informing the suspect of their rights, a warrant signed by a judge and seizing or detaining the suspect

    Correct Answer
    A. An intent to arrest, under real or assumed legal authority, an actual or constructive seizure or detention of the person, which is understood by the person arrested
  • 10. 

    Which of the following is NOT one of the most reliable sources for an officer?

    • Fellow officer

    • Identified good citizen

    • Anonymous tip

    • Past criminal record

    Correct Answer
    A. Past criminal record

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