Deck 10: When Prevention Fails: Investigating, Reporting and Testifying

Question 1

Questioning by the opposing side for the purpose of assessing the validity of the testimony is called

A)direct examination.
B)cross-examination.
C)the defense.
D)a and b only

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When being cross-examined by the defense, answer yes-or-no questions with complex responses.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Nonverbal communication includes all of the following except

A)eye movements
B)background
C)facial expressions
D)posture

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The following four elements are in correct sequence for a criminal trial: Jury selection, opening statements by prosecution and defense, prosecution's case presentation, and defense's case presentation.

Question 5

Two conditions of sexual harassment are that it must occur in the workplace or an extension of the workplace and it must be of a sexual nature that does not include romance.

Question 6

To effectively testify in court, the security officer should do all of the following except

A)be prepared.
B)look professional.
C)be aggressive.
D)act professionally.

Question 7

Sexual harassment is illegal based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and amendments in 1990 and 1991, as well as state and local laws.

Question 8

Reports that deal with routine functioning of security department are

A)administrative reports.
B)operational reports.
C)employee reports.
D)federal reports.

Question 9

One characteristic of a well-written report is that it is mechanically correct.

Question 10

Reports that deal with the actions taken by security officers are

A)administrative reports.
B)operational reports.
C)employee reports.
D)federal reports.

Question 11

Effective notes are all of the following except

A)accurate.
B)extensive.
C)brief.
D)clear/complete.

Question 12

The responsibilities of investigators include all of the following except

A)providing emergency assistance as a first priority.
B)securing scene, to preserve evidence and to protect safety of any injured people.
C)photographing, videotaping and sketching.
D)taking brief notes.

Question 13

One characteristic of a well-written report is that it is factual-it contains no opinions.

Question 14

The following four elements are in correct sequence for a criminal trial: Closing statements by prosecution and defense, instructions to jury, reading of verdict, and jury deliberation to reach verdict.

Question 15

The initial questions of a witness or defendant by the lawyer who is using the person's testimony to further his or her case is called

A)direct examination.
B)cross-examination.
C)the defense.
D)a and b only

Question 16

Among the most common crimes security personnel will be asked to investigate include all of the following except

A)rape
B)assault.
C)breach of peace.
D)disturbing the peace.

Question 17

Avoid conclusions and nonresponsive answers when being cross-examined by the defense.

Question 18

Expert testimony is inadmissible.

Question 19

An investigation seeks answers to all of the following questions except:

A)Who?
B)What?
C)How many?
D)Where?

Question 20

The single most important factor in determining the successful disposition of an incident is the information gathered by the security officer at the time of the final report.

Question 21

A primary characteristic of an effective investigator is ____________________.

Question 22

Inadmissible statements include statements about character and _______________, including the defendant's past criminal record.

Question 23

One characteristic of a well-written report is that it is _______________-it is specific.

Question 24

An investigation seeks answers to the questions:
-Who?
-What?
-______?
-When?
-How?
-Why?

Question 25

A(n) __________ is a permanent written record that communicates important facts to be used in the future.

Question 26

Adequate predication which is the total set of __________________ that would lead a reasonable, prudent and professionally trained person to believe that an offense has occurred, is occurring or will occur.

Question 27

Attempts will be made to _______________ the testimony of the security officer in court.

Question 28

One characteristic of a well-written report is that it is _____________-impartial.

Question 29

One of the responsibilities of investigators is securing the __________, to preserve evidence and to protect __________ of any injured people.

Question 30

When using notes in court, _______ to your notes if you are uncertain of specific facts, but do not rely on them excessively.