Question 1

A(n)______________ is the combination of an officer's words and actions that would convey to a reasonable person that his or her freedom of movement is being restricted such that the person is not free to leave.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________ is the combination of an officer's...

Question 2

The United State Supreme Court has ruled that an officer may rely on their own experience and specialized training to establish reasonable suspicion that might not be available to an untrained person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A limited search of a person is best described as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  seizure. 
B)  arrest. 
C)  frisk. 
D)  stop.

Question 4

The USA Patriot Act has broadened the government's power to detain individuals within the United States for long periods of time on apparently nothing more than reasonable suspicion once such persons have been classified by the U.S.government as an enemy combatant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A law enforcement officer may detain property for a brief time if the officer has a ________________________ that the property contains items subject to seizure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A law enforcement officer may detain property...

Question 6

What is the difference between a frisk and a full search?

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The answer of What is the difference between a frisk...

Question 7

Name some of the justifications given by the courts as to when a law enforcement officer can frisk a person.

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The answer of Name some of the justifications given by...

Question 8

A body of international law collectively referred to as the ____________ has developed over the centuries to set rules for the treatment of prisoners of war captured on the battlefield in war time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A body of international law collectively referred...

Question 9

An investigative detention may last as long as the officer feels necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Before conducting a frisk,an officer must believe which of the following to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  he is dealing with an armed and dangerous individual 
B)  he must visibly see a weapon present 
C)  he must possess probable cause to proceed on with the search 
D)  he believes the suspect is guilty of traffic violations

Question 11

A suspect brakes abruptly and pulls into a private driveway while extinguishing his headlights before getting to a sobriety road check in order to avoid being questioned by the police.These acts would best be described as _______ gestures.

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The answer of A suspect brakes abruptly and pulls into...

Question 12

An officer who observes a blown taillight,cracked windshield,or failure to signal when changing lanes may stop a vehicle even if a hypothetical "reasonable officer" would not have been motivated by a desire to enforce the traffic laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A person has been seized within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment if in view of all of the circumstances surrounding the incident,a reasonable person would have

Accepted Answer

A)  believed that he was not free to leave. 
B)  believed that he was free to leave. 
C)  believed that he could remain silent. 
D)  believed he was restricted only if the officer was physically touching him.

Question 14

Stop and frisk procedures are serious intrusions into a person's privacy and are governed by the _________ Amendment.

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The answer of Stop and frisk procedures are serious intrusions...

Question 15

Many states and the federal government have rules prohibiting _________ by law enforcement officers.Many states require law enforcement agencies to collect statistical data on the race and ethnicity of persons pulled over for traffic stops.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many states and the federal government have...

Question 16

A police officer who detains a person must have _____________ supported by articulable facts that criminal activity may be afoot.

Accepted Answer

A)  probable cause 
B)  reasonable suspicion 
C)  color of authority 
D)  legal ground

Question 17

What is meant by a show of authority?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The police may conduct a checkpoint for general law enforcement purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

United States v.Seelye listed six factors and circumstances to be considered in determining the amount and kind of force that is reasonable and consistent with an investigative stop.Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  number of officers and police cars involved 
B)  nature of the crime and whether there is reason to believe that the suspect is armed 
C)  need for immediate action by the officer 
D)  the training and experience level of the officer(s) involved

Question 20

When a court must consider whether a particular seizure or frisk is reasonable or unreasonable,the court considers the inquiry from the standpoint of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the citizen involved. 
B)  the reasonable person. 
C)  the average officer. 
D)  the individual officer involved.

Exam 8: Stops and Frisks

A(n)______________ is the combination of an officer's words and actions that would convey to a reasonable person that his or her freedom of movement is being restricted such that the person is not free to leave.

The United State Supreme Court has ruled that an officer may rely on their own experience and specialized training to establish reasonable suspicion that might not be available to an untrained person.

A limited search of a person is best described as a(n)

The USA Patriot Act has broadened the government's power to detain individuals within the United States for long periods of time on apparently nothing more than reasonable suspicion once such persons have been classified by the U.S.government as an enemy combatant.

A law enforcement officer may detain property for a brief time if the officer has a ________________________ that the property contains items subject to seizure.

What is the difference between a frisk and a full search?

Name some of the justifications given by the courts as to when a law enforcement officer can frisk a person.

A body of international law collectively referred to as the ____________ has developed over the centuries to set rules for the treatment of prisoners of war captured on the battlefield in war time.

An investigative detention may last as long as the officer feels necessary.

Before conducting a frisk,an officer must believe which of the following to be true?

A suspect brakes abruptly and pulls into a private driveway while extinguishing his headlights before getting to a sobriety road check in order to avoid being questioned by the police.These acts would best be described as _______ gestures.

An officer who observes a blown taillight,cracked windshield,or failure to signal when changing lanes may stop a vehicle even if a hypothetical "reasonable officer" would not have been motivated by a desire to enforce the traffic laws.

A person has been seized within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment if in view of all of the circumstances surrounding the incident,a reasonable person would have

Stop and frisk procedures are serious intrusions into a person's privacy and are governed by the _________ Amendment.

Many states and the federal government have rules prohibiting _________ by law enforcement officers.Many states require law enforcement agencies to collect statistical data on the race and ethnicity of persons pulled over for traffic stops.

A police officer who detains a person must have _____________ supported by articulable facts that criminal activity may be afoot.

What is meant by a show of authority?

The police may conduct a checkpoint for general law enforcement purposes.

United States v.Seelye listed six factors and circumstances to be considered in determining the amount and kind of force that is reasonable and consistent with an investigative stop.Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

When a court must consider whether a particular seizure or frisk is reasonable or unreasonable,the court considers the inquiry from the standpoint of: