Question 1

In United States v.Wade, the Court said that a suspect must be informed of his or her right to have a lawyer present during what type of process?

Accepted Answer

A) booking 
B) Terry stops 
C) invasive searches 
D) lineups 
A) booking 
B) Terry stops 
C) invasive searches 
D) lineups D

Question 2

Identifying a weapon as less-lethal does not imply that it is ________________ lethal.

Accepted Answer

never

Question 3

Compile a list of some of the key items to ask about when helping a witness describe a suspect.

Accepted Answer

Rather than simply asking a witness to describe a suspect, ask specific questions about the suspect's physical characteristics: gender, height, weight, build, age, race, shape of face, complexion, hair, forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, ears, mustache, mouth, lips, teeth, beard, chin, neck, distinctive marks, peculiarities, clothing, weapon (if any), and jewelry.

Question 4

Define the term de facto arrest.

Accepted Answer

In some departments, it is common practi

Question 5

Officers working undercover should keep their real first name and date of birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following are considered "nonlethal" weapons?

Accepted Answer

A) narcotics 
B) handgun 
C) impact weapons 
D) ramming maneuver 
A) narcotics 
B) handgun 
C) impact weapons 
D) ramming maneuver

Question 7

Wiretaps are legal when there is probable cause and they are:

Accepted Answer

A) ordered by the chief of police or sheriff. 
B) authorized by the district attorney. 
C) reviewed by a grand jury. 
D) authorized by a court. 
A) ordered by the chief of police or sheriff. 
B) authorized by the district attorney. 
C) reviewed by a grand jury. 
D) authorized by a court.

Question 8

The objective of surveillance is to:

Accepted Answer

A) obtain information that can be used to solve narcotics-related crimes. 
B) obtain information about people, their associates, and their activities that may help solve a criminal case or protect a witness. 
C) obtain information about anyone or anything. 
D) punish the offenders. 
A) obtain information that can be used to solve narcotics-related crimes. 
B) obtain information about people, their associates, and their activities that may help solve a criminal case or protect a witness. 
C) obtain information about anyone or anything. 
D) punish the offenders.

Question 9

When a person suddenly dies in police custody, it is often called:

Accepted Answer

A) excited delirium. 
B) use of deadly force. 
C) de facto arrest. 
D) nightcap provision. 
A) excited delirium. 
B) use of deadly force. 
C) de facto arrest. 
D) nightcap provision.

Question 10

How do the police establish the legal requirements for staging a raid?

Accepted Answer

A raid must be the result of a

Question 11

Briefly outline some of the ways that surveillance can aid an investigation.

Accepted Answer

Surveillance can aid an investigation in

Question 12

In Katz v.United States, the Supreme Court reversed the California decision, saying: "The Fourth Amendment protects people, not places...."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is one precaution specifically for an undercover agent to keep in mind?

Accepted Answer

A) Write notes that the subject can read. 
B) Carry personal identification in case you need to make an arrest. 
C) Ensure that communication with headquarters is covert. 
D) Use drugs and alcohol to get in with the gang. 
A) Write notes that the subject can read. 
B) Carry personal identification in case you need to make an arrest. 
C) Ensure that communication with headquarters is covert. 
D) Use drugs and alcohol to get in with the gang.

Question 14

Stakeout surveillance is used when you know or suspect that a person is at or will come to a known location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

At what point should an arrested individual be advised of his or her constitutional rights?

Accepted Answer

Arrested individuals should be advised o

Question 16

Through-the-wall surveillance (TWS) technology helps officers to determine if someone is in a room before putting themselves in harm's way and to save lives by using motion and images to differentiate between a hostage and a hostage taker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Investigators should use at least ten people of comparable race, height, weight, age, and general appearance in police lineups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the DEA smuggling case, United States v.Weaver (1992), what did the Court rule?

Accepted Answer

A) Race can be considered among other factors to use in developing suspects. 
B) Only agents of the same race as a suspect can work undercover to avoid racism charges. 
C) Race can never be used as a factor in developing suspects. 
D) Racial profiling is always illegal. 
A) Race can be considered among other factors to use in developing suspects. 
B) Only agents of the same race as a suspect can work undercover to avoid racism charges. 
C) Race can never be used as a factor in developing suspects. 
D) Racial profiling is always illegal.

Question 19

Research has found that officers were significantly more likely to use higher levels of force with suspects encountered in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some officers carry insurance to protect themselves against lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Identifying and Arresting Suspects

In United States v.Wade, the Court said that a suspect must be informed of his or her right to have a lawyer present during what type of process?

Identifying a weapon as less-lethal does not imply that it is ________________ lethal.

Compile a list of some of the key items to ask about when helping a witness describe a suspect.

Define the term de facto arrest.

Officers working undercover should keep their real first name and date of birth.

Which of the following are considered "nonlethal" weapons?

Wiretaps are legal when there is probable cause and they are:

The objective of surveillance is to:

When a person suddenly dies in police custody, it is often called:

How do the police establish the legal requirements for staging a raid?

Briefly outline some of the ways that surveillance can aid an investigation.

In Katz v.United States, the Supreme Court reversed the California decision, saying: "The Fourth Amendment protects people, not places...."

What is one precaution specifically for an undercover agent to keep in mind?

Stakeout surveillance is used when you know or suspect that a person is at or will come to a known location.

At what point should an arrested individual be advised of his or her constitutional rights?

Through-the-wall surveillance (TWS) technology helps officers to determine if someone is in a room before putting themselves in harm's way and to save lives by using motion and images to differentiate between a hostage and a hostage taker.

Investigators should use at least ten people of comparable race, height, weight, age, and general appearance in police lineups.

In the DEA smuggling case, United States v.Weaver (1992), what did the Court rule?

Research has found that officers were significantly more likely to use higher levels of force with suspects encountered in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Some officers carry insurance to protect themselves against lawsuits.

Criminal Investigation an Overview

Documenting the Crime Scene Note Taking Photographing and Sketching

Writing Effective Reports

Searches

Forensics Physical Evidence

Obtaining Information and Intelligence

Death Investigations

Assault Domestic Violence Stalking and Elder Abuse

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Crimes Against Children

Robbery

Burglary

Larency Theft Fraud and White Collar Crime

Motor Vehicle Theft

Arson Bombs and Explosives

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A Dual Threat Drug Related Crime and Organized Crime

Criminal Activities of Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups

Terrorism and Homeland Security

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