Question 1

The precedent for a warrantless search of an automobile resulted from

Accepted Answer

A)  Carroll v. United States. 
B)  Miranda v. Arizona. 
C)  Terry v. Ohio. 
D)  Mapp v. Ohio. 
E)  Chimel v. California. 
A)  Carroll v. United States. 
B)  Miranda v. Arizona. 
C)  Terry v. Ohio. 
D)  Mapp v. Ohio. 
E)  Chimel v. California.

Question 2

Which type of checkpoint was not upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A)  sobriety checkpoints 
B)  border checkpoints 
C)  informational checkpoints 
D)  drug checkpoints 
A)  sobriety checkpoints 
B)  border checkpoints 
C)  informational checkpoints 
D)  drug checkpoints

Question 3

Probable cause is based primarily on

Accepted Answer

A)  observations by officers. 
B)  officer experiences. 
C)  circumstantial factors. 
D)  information communicated to officers. 
E)  all of these choices. 
A)  observations by officers. 
B)  officer experiences. 
C)  circumstantial factors. 
D)  information communicated to officers. 
E)  all of these choices.

Question 4

The____________ allows police to question suspects without first giving the Miranda warning.

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusionary rule 
B)  public safety exception 
C)  probable cause doctrine 
D)  pretext stop 
E)  There is no such provision-police must always give the Miranda warning before questioning suspects. 
A)  exclusionary rule 
B)  public safety exception 
C)  probable cause doctrine 
D)  pretext stop 
E)  There is no such provision-police must always give the Miranda warning before questioning suspects.

Question 5

Once consent to search is given, it may not be withdrawn until officers are satisfied with their findings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A law enforcement officer is legally justified to search if

Accepted Answer

A)  no warrant has been issued but the search is incidental to a lawful arrest. 
B)  no warrant has been issued but consent is given. 
C)  a search warrant has been issued. 
D)  all of these choices. 
A)  no warrant has been issued but the search is incidental to a lawful arrest. 
B)  no warrant has been issued but consent is given. 
C)  a search warrant has been issued. 
D)  all of these choices.

Question 7

A protective search for weapons is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  an arrest. 
B)  a score. 
C)  a general search. 
D)  a seizure search. 
E)  a "stop and frisk." 
A)  an arrest. 
B)  a score. 
C)  a general search. 
D)  a seizure search. 
E)  a "stop and frisk."

Question 8

Contrast the terms "reasonable cause" and "probable cause." What is the court case that set the legal standard for reasonable suspicion? What is the primary reason that reasonable suspicion is used by law enforcement? What can probable cause be based on?

Accepted Answer

"Reasonable cause" and "probable cause"

Question 9

A stop is also called

Accepted Answer

A)  a field inquiry. 
B)  an arrest. 
C)  a protective sweep. 
D)  a field inquiry, an arrest, or a protective sweep. 
E)  none of these choices. 
A)  a field inquiry. 
B)  an arrest. 
C)  a protective sweep. 
D)  a field inquiry, an arrest, or a protective sweep. 
E)  none of these choices.

Question 10

A basic responsibility of police officers is investigating suspicious behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The key to creating voluntary contact with citizens is

Accepted Answer

A)  requesting cooperation. 
B)  establishing rapport. 
C)  police appearance. 
D)  none of these choices. 
A)  requesting cooperation. 
B)  establishing rapport. 
C)  police appearance. 
D)  none of these choices.

Question 12

What are the four factors specified by the Supreme Court in United States v. Dunn to consider in determining if an area is within a home's curtilage? What impact, if any, does a "No Trespassing" sign and a locked gate have on the open fields doctrine? What is a test for a reasonable expectation of privacy? Do you agree with the court's determination?

Accepted Answer

In United States v. Dunn, the Supreme Co

Question 13

Plain view and the plain view doctrine are the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The defense of____________  comes into play when the government's deception actually implants the criminal design in the mind of the defendant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The defense of____________  comes into play when...

Question 15

Suspects can waive their rights against self-incrimination and talk to police officers if which of the following conditions is met?

Accepted Answer

A)  The waiver must be voluntary. 
B)  The waiver must be preceded by the Miranda warning. 
C)  The suspect must fully understand what rights are being given up. 
D)  The suspect must understand the possible consequences of waiving the rights. 
E)  All of the other choices. 
A)  The waiver must be voluntary. 
B)  The waiver must be preceded by the Miranda warning. 
C)  The suspect must fully understand what rights are being given up. 
D)  The suspect must understand the possible consequences of waiving the rights. 
E)  All of the other choices.

Question 16

Complete and otherwise credible information from an eyewitness, based on personal knowledge, is generally sufficient to establish probable cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The courts have recognized the need for exceptions to a search warrant where _______________is involved, as in the cases with automobiles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The courts have recognized the need for...

Question 18

According to the text, when a search is conducted with consent,

Accepted Answer

A)  the consent must be free and voluntary. 
B)  the consent may be in response to a claim of lawful authority to search. 
C)  the search may be general. 
D)  the consent must be free and voluntary, the consent may be in response to a claim of lawful authority to search, and the search may be general. 
E)  none of these choices. 
A)  the consent must be free and voluntary. 
B)  the consent may be in response to a claim of lawful authority to search. 
C)  the search may be general. 
D)  the consent must be free and voluntary, the consent may be in response to a claim of lawful authority to search, and the search may be general. 
E)  none of these choices.

Question 19

Searches are intended to obtain incriminating evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A protective sweep is intended to protect

Accepted Answer

A)  the arresting officer from the danger posed by the arrestee. 
B)  destructible evidence. 
C)  the arresting officer from danger posed by unknown third parties. 
D)  all of these choices. 
A)  the arresting officer from the danger posed by the arrestee. 
B)  destructible evidence. 
C)  the arresting officer from danger posed by unknown third parties. 
D)  all of these choices.

The precedent for a warrantless search of an automobile resulted from

Which type of checkpoint was not upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Probable cause is based primarily on

The____________ allows police to question suspects without first giving the Miranda warning.

Once consent to search is given, it may not be withdrawn until officers are satisfied with their findings.

A law enforcement officer is legally justified to search if

A protective search for weapons is known as

Contrast the terms "reasonable cause" and "probable cause." What is the court case that set the legal standard for reasonable suspicion? What is the primary reason that reasonable suspicion is used by law enforcement? What can probable cause be based on?

A stop is also called

A basic responsibility of police officers is investigating suspicious behavior.

The key to creating voluntary contact with citizens is

Plain view and the plain view doctrine are the same.

The defense of____________ comes into play when the government's deception actually implants the criminal design in the mind of the defendant.

Suspects can waive their rights against self-incrimination and talk to police officers if which of the following conditions is met?

Complete and otherwise credible information from an eyewitness, based on personal knowledge, is generally sufficient to establish probable cause.

The courts have recognized the need for exceptions to a search warrant where _______________is involved, as in the cases with automobiles.

According to the text, when a search is conducted with consent,

Searches are intended to obtain incriminating evidence.

A protective sweep is intended to protect

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Exam 8: Policing Within the Law

The precedent for a warrantless search of an automobile resulted from

Which type of checkpoint was not upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Probable cause is based primarily on

The____________ allows police to question suspects without first giving the Miranda warning.

Once consent to search is given, it may not be withdrawn until officers are satisfied with their findings.

A law enforcement officer is legally justified to search if

A protective search for weapons is known as

Contrast the terms "reasonable cause" and "probable cause." What is the court case that set the legal standard for reasonable suspicion? What is the primary reason that reasonable suspicion is used by law enforcement? What can probable cause be based on?

A stop is also called

A basic responsibility of police officers is investigating suspicious behavior.

The key to creating voluntary contact with citizens is

Plain view and the plain view doctrine are the same.

The defense of____________ comes into play when the government's deception actually implants the criminal design in the mind of the defendant.

Suspects can waive their rights against self-incrimination and talk to police officers if which of the following conditions is met?

Complete and otherwise credible information from an eyewitness, based on personal knowledge, is generally sufficient to establish probable cause.

The courts have recognized the need for exceptions to a search warrant where _______________is involved, as in the cases with automobiles.

According to the text, when a search is conducted with consent,

Searches are intended to obtain incriminating evidence.

A protective sweep is intended to protect

The Evolution of Law Enforcement

The American Quest for Freedom and Justice Our Laws

Crime in the United States Offenses Offenders and Victims

Today S Police and Police Agency an Overview

Policing in a Post 9 11 Society

Patrol the Backbone of Policing

Specialized Roles of Police

Issues Concerning Police Conduct

Gangs and Drugs Threats to Our National Security

Terrorism and Homeland Security

Becoming a Law Enforcement Professional

Us Courts

Corrections

Filters