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The investigating officer need only get witness statements to investigate an accident, as there is no need to search for evidence.
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The objective of taking measurements at an accident scene is to relocate the position of certain items at a later time.
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The investigator of a traffic accident should put his opinion on all paperwork during an investigation.
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Speed computations from skid marks show the vehicle's ________.
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The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident not investigated by a law enforcement officer which results in the injury or death of an individual, or more than $500 damage to property, must report such accident to the Department of Public Safety within:
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It is not important to note the operating status of any traffic control device during a traffic accident investigation. [3.15.3 (I)]
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One reason for recording the angle of line-of-sight of vehicles is that it can be used to prove or disprove driver's statements. [3.15.3 (G)]
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It is not necessary to note road conditions when investigating an accident scene. [3.15.3 (H)]
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When using a whistle to stop traffic, the officer should use how many blast(s) of the whistle?
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The type of vehicular circulation that is given priority right-of-way is:
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The County Court could receive appeals from persons who had previously had their case tried in the __________?
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The Act of Sexual Harassment is best described in the Texas Penal Code as:
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The maximum dollar amount of jurisdiction for a Justice Court in a Civil Case would be:
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We can always state that the proper court to hear the complaints of a Divorce would be:
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A citizen has ask you to advise them of which court would always conduct proceedings concerning child custody. The proper court would be:
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There is a Lawsuit to Contest an election of a political figure. The proper court jurisdiction will be in the __________ Court.
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The term "WRIT" as used by the Civil Courts is best described as: A written order directed to the Sheriff/Constable to perform some act on behalf of the Court and give them the authority to perform that act.
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A Subpoena Duces Tecum is a subpoena to a witness that directs them to:
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To come to court as a witness and bring some physical evidence with them |
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The term Separate Property would best be described as the property of:
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Our land with all improvements is known as REAL PROPERTY. We could then state that all our other property would be known as:
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A Writ of Sequestration would correctly order the Sheriff/Constable to:
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D. |
A and C are the correct answers
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A Forcible Entry and Detainer lawsuit is the responsibility of the Justice of the Peace Court in the precinct where the property is located.
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A Writ of Possession has been directed to the Sheriff/Constable to restore the premises to the Landlord. The Sheriff/Constable may now:
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B & C are both correct |
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A victim of Family Violence is seeking relief and protection. She asks you which of the following court documents will give her long term protection and a penal violation for disobedience of the order. You shall select ___________ as the best for her needs.
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The ___________ has the responsibility for removing ESTRAYS from the public roadway:
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A Magistrate's Order for emergency protection is available to the victim of Family Violence after arrest of the suspect. It is valid for a period of ___ days after issue.
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A Citation if the First Legal Notice of a lawsuit. That is the reason that a Citation cannot legally be served on a ______?
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Sheriffs and Constables are also known as:
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You may distinguish a Criminal Law from a Civil Law by finding that Criminal Laws have a punishment described in the:
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Some acceptable methods of serving a defendant with a Citation and the Petition are ______ ?
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A ____________ is any drug or device that is not included in schedules I thru V of the Texas Controlled Substance Act and that is unsafe for self-medication.
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The penalty for the manufacture or delivery of a dangerous drug is a ____________.
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It is a ____________ to sell drug paraphernalia to a person younger than 18 years of age and who is at least 3 years younger than the actor.
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If you discover a laboratory, you should handle it yourself and remove it before calling for assistance.
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In the Texas Health and Safety code, to deliver a Dangerous Drug includes:
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Which of the following is a common symptom of abuse of a drug
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nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea |
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It is a defense to prosecution if a person, who is not authorized by law to, manufacture an illegal drug and the sole intent of manufacture was for personal consumption
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The most commonly abused illegal substance is:
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Delivery of marijuana is punishable as a state jail felony if the amount delivered is ______ or less but more than _____.
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the offense of Possession of Marihuana?
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it must be a usable quantity of marihuana |
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A license or permit is valid for a period of ___________ from the date issued.
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A minor, as defined by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, is a person under _______ years of age.
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Possession of more than _________ of liquor in a dry area is prima facie evidence that it is possessed with intent to sell.
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A law enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any circumstances.
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Child means a person who is ______years of age or older and under ______years of age.
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Delinquent Conduct is conduct, including traffic offenses, that violates the Penal Laws of this State.
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A child may be held in a jail with adults arrested for or charged with a crime if no separate juvenile facility is available.
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A child can be detained in which of the following areas:
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a holding area certified by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission |
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A child may be taken into custody by a probation officer if reasonable grounds exist for him to believe the child has violated a condition of probation.
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The warning notice for a child must identify:
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Title 3 Delinquent Children and Children in Need of Supervision The Family Code) was enacted for the following purpose:
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Control the Commission of unlawful acts by children |
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__________ required to report child abuse.
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D. |
Persons having cause to believe child abuse is, or has, occurred are |
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Persons reporting child abuse pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Family Code are:
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Immune from civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed, unless they are reporting in bad faith or malice
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Which of the following may take possession of a child without a court order (assuming the conditions necessary for such are there)?
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D. |
All of the above may do so |
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Which of the following statements is not true?
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law enforcement is immune to alcohol and drug abuse |
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Alcohol and drug abuse has had the following effect on law enforcement:
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Which of the following is not one of the four (4) common forms of reports? [3.16.4]
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Notes in the field should contain only police related information. [3.16.1]
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Name and address are the only complainant information needed for a police report. [3.16.3 (A)]
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When taking notes you should alternate between __________ [3.16.3 (B)]
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Accuracy is an essential characteristic of good report writing. [3.16.4 (B)]
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Which of the following is the most common type of resistance encountered by law enforcement officers?
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Which of the following moral considerations or forces is most likely to have the greatest influence on an officers' decision to use deadly force?
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the individual's conscience |
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the psychological aspects of the use of force?
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Self-control results from confidence in one's skills through practice and training |
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Which of the following is not a true statement concerning a professional police officers use of force?
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D. |
none of the above; all are true statements
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Which of the following is the most common type of resistance encountered by law enforcement officers?
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Which of the following moral considerations or forces is most likely to have the greatest influence on an officer's decision to use deadly force?
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the individual's conscience and values |
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The Texas Disaster Act requires that all requests for assistance be channeled through the proper civil authority to the ____________ via the _____________.
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B. |
Governor/Department of Public Safety |
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Which of the following is important to problem solving?
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C. |
both of the above are important to problem solving |
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Which of the following is not a reason for errors in reasoning?
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using a systematic step-by-step approach to the problem |
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____________________ is an organized and relatively unchanging combination of a person's knowledge and feelings about someone or something that influences him to behave in a certain way in regard to that person or things.
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____________________ refers to those negative attitudes developed by the mistake of judging another person by his appearance, age, race, religion, nationality, etc.; by rumors or by the actions of other individuals of the same group.
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Which of the following is NOT correct?
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Prejudice is not based on religion |
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Which of the following is NOT an attitude or feeling usually harbored by a prejudice person?
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Minorities are people too |
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A police officer should let his private attitudes influence his official decisions.
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The act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe is known as;
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______________ have some kind of prejudice.
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The function of prejudice that provides an outlet for projecting one's tensions and frustrations onto other people.
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Which of the following statements is not true concerning the historical development of the police models or styles of the 1900 - 1940's era.
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the assignment of officers from walking beats to motorized (radio) units brought the officers and community closer together
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the historical development of police models or styles of the l950 - 1970's era. (2.1.1)
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the professional model, with its emphasis on accountability and standards, developed and became the dominant style of policing |
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of the following is not one of the objectives of patrol?
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E. |
all of the above are objectives of patrol |
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Which of the following is not a true statement concerning the various hazards encountered while on patrol?
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C. |
Officers should peer through open windows or stand in doorways to see potential threats
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Which of the following statements is not true concerning the distinctive sounds of a police officer and his location?
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D. |
you should turn all radios off in order to eliminate that source of noise
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If a suspect has his hands in his pockets, you should:
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not allow him to remove them |
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Which of the following is not true concerning one-officer patrol?
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A. |
one-officer alone takes more chances |
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Which of the following is not a true statement concerning two-officer patrol?
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B. |
provides less of a safety factor due to lack of attention |
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The Field Interview is not used:
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to determine which patrol make (or type) to use |
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Which of the following is not a formal method used by law enforcement agencies to enhance public service?
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B. |
non-punitive interactions with the public (talking to people) |
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Remarks made by the officer should be in the form of a statement rather than a question.
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An officer should practice the technique of refraining from using the word _______ during the violator interview.
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In order to create a real expression of friendliness, the officer should give the subject a reason to feel sorry for giving him the citation.
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Which of the following is not one of the basic elements or types of responses exhibited by victims of crime?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of grief that victims experience?
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In discussing how intensely a victim reacts to an incident, which of the following would NOT be a factor?
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whether the response of the police was timely |
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Family violence is a crime and should be treated as one. When probable cause is present, the officer's role is to:
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Family violence statistics indicate that:
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E. |
answers b, c, and d are all correct |
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Which of the following is true?
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batterers probably grew up in homes where they were abused or witnessed abuse |
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When an assault occurs without negative consequences for the batterer, he:
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finds it easy to deny to himself and others that he did anything wrong
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A mentally retarded person may sometimes be recognized by:
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The mentally retarded are always mentally ill.
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