1.
Which of the following statements is not true concerning the historical development of the police models or styles of the 1900 - 1940's era.
A.
Law enforcement officers were usually known by the citizens in the areas in which they worked
B.
the assignment of officers from walking beats to motorized (radio) units brought the officers and community closer together
C.
there was no real quality evaluation of services thru this period
D.
automobiles allowed a more rapid response to calls for service
2.
Which of the following is not descriptive of the traditional police service model. 26.1.2
A.
reactive response
B.
use of the criminal justice systems the primary means of resolving incidents
C.
incident driven
D.
pro-active response
3.
Which of the following is not included in the definition of community policing? 26.1.3
A.
it can be implemented using existing organizational structures and staffing
B.
it is based on the concept of the police and citizens working together in creative ways to solve community problems
C.
it requires creating a community policing officer (CPO) that can maintain face-to-face contact with citizens
D.
it shifts the focus of policing from handling random calls to solving community problems
4.
The emphasis on policing for the era of 1980 thru today has been the ______________community or problem-oriented policing. (26.1.1)
A.
withdrawal from
B.
implementation of
C.
experimental use of
5.
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)
A.
the patrol system became a pro-active rather than incident driven approach for police response
B.
the professional model, with its emphasis on accountability and standards, developed and became the dominant style of policing
C.
the use of automobiles had little or no affect on response to calls for service
D.
the emphasis on follow-up activities shifted from specialized units to patrol
6.
In Texas, which of the following relationships would qualify for a Protective Order?
A.
brother and sister
B.
a formerly dating couple that never lived together
C.
co-workers
D.
neighbors
7.
When responding to a reported family violence incident, officers should:
A.
arrive at the scene with lights and siren going to stop the violence
B.
approach the scene as one of potential high risk being observant for facts and circumstances which might support probable cause for an arrest
C.
be as aggressive and authoritarian as possible always using strong force to let the parties know who is in charge
D.
always leave immediately if someone meets officers at the front door and says that it was just a family argument and the officers remain they will be filed on for trespassing
8.
The person to whom the Protective Order is directed is usually ordered by the court NOT to:
A.
communicate directly or indirectly with specified persons in a threatening or harassing manner
B.
file for divorce during the tenure of the Protective Order
C.
move out of the county in which the Protective Order was granted
D.
all of the above are true statements
9.
By Texas law, the fees and costs for a person seeking a Protective Order are (unless a pauper's oath is signed):
A.
$12 for the application and $15 for the service of the order=$27
B.
$10 for the application and $40 for the service of the order=$50
C.
$16 for the application and $20 for the service of the order=$36
D.
$25 for the application and $30 for the service of the order=$55
10.
Who is responsible for administering the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
A.
the Legislature
B.
the Department of Public Safety
C.
the Department of Human Services
D.
the Attorney General
E.
both B & C
11.
One of the characteristics of a batterer is:
A.
he denies responsibility for his violent actions
B.
usually tries to hide his violent actions from his children
C.
generally is not himself a victim of past family violence
D.
is not very possessive of his spouse because he feels she's just a slut
12.
Following the issuance of a Protective Order, if the victim reconciles with the person to whom the order was directed:
A.
the Protective Order is automatically nullified
B.
the Protective Order remains in full force and effect
C.
officers may not then arrest the abuser for a violation of the previously arrestable "prohibited acts"
D.
the parties must notify their attorneys and the judge who issued the Protective Order that the parties have legally reconciled
13.
When an assault occurs without negative consequences for the batterer, he:
A.
eventually surrender himself to local authorities
B.
usually sees he has a behavior problem and seeks help
C.
realizes that in Texas the law permits a husband to discipline a wife with unruly behavior
D.
finds it easy to deny to himself and others that he did anything wrong
14.
When responding to a reported family violence incident, officers should:
A.
arrive at the scene with lights and siren going to stop the violence
B.
approach the scene as one of potential high risk being observant for facts and circumstances which might support probable cause for an arrest
C.
be as aggressive and authoritarian as possible always using strong force to let the parties know who is in charge
D.
always leave immediately if someone meets officers at the front door (this person will usually say that it was just a family argument and that if the officers remain they will be filed on for trespassing)
15.
When an assault occurs without negative consequences for the batterer, he:
A.
eventually surrender himself to local authorities
B.
usually sees he has a behavioral problem and seeks help
C.
realizes that in Texas the law permits a husband to discipline a wife with unruly behavior
D.
finds it easy to deny to himself and others that he did anything wrong
16.
Family violence is a crime and should be treated as one. When probable cause is present, the officer's role is to:
A.
not make an arrest if the victim spouse asks the officer not to do so
B.
attempt mediation to try to calm the situation so arrest is not necessary
C.
ask that one party leave for the night so potential conflict is reduced
D.
make the arrest
17.
R-1 3.12.3
The Crime Victim's Compensation Act may provide assistance for a victim of:
A.
Burglary of a Habitation
B.
Auto Theft
C.
Criminal Mischief
D.
Personal injury or death as a result of preventing crime or apprehending criminals
E.
All of the above
18.
One of the characteristics of a batterer is:
A.
he denies responsibility for his violent actions
B.
usually tries to hide his violent factions from his children
C.
generally is not himself a victim of past family violence
D.
is not very possessive of his spouse because he feels she's just a slut
19.
Which of the following is true?
A.
violent incidents generally only occur once
B.
batterers probably grew up in homes where they were abused or witnessed abuse
C.
the parties eventually work things out and the violence disappears over time
D.
after a violent incident, batterers usually blame themselves
20.
When interviewing a victim of family violence, officers should:
A.
not allow the victim to ventilate, but get right to the facts of the incident
B.
tell the victim the officer will leave if she does not stop crying and start cooperating
C.
press the victim for an explanation of why she die what she did to provoke him
D.
acknowledge her fear of future violence from the abuser and reassure her that the officers are concerned for her safety
21.
Once signed by an appropriate court of jurisdiction, a Protective Order:
A.
is both civilly and, in some respects, criminally enforceable
B.
is valid for up to two years
C.
is valid only in the county where the Protective Order was granted
D.
both a and b are true statements
22.
By Texas law, the fees and costs for a person seeking a Protective Order are (unless a pauper's oath is signed):
A.
$12 for the application and $15 for the service of the order = $27
B.
$10 for the application and $40 for the service of the order = $50
C.
$16 for the application and $20 for the service of the order = $36
D.
$25 for the application and $30 for the service of the order = $55
23.
In Texas, which of the following would not qualify for a Protective Order?
A.
neighbors
B.
a formerly dating couple that never lived together
C.
brother and sister
D.
husband and wife
24.
Once signed by an appropriate court of jurisdiction, a Protective Order:
A.
is both civilly and, in some respect, criminally enforceable
B.
is valid for up to one year
C.
is valid only in the county where the Protective Order was granted
D.
both a and b are true statements
25.
The person to whom the Protective Order is directed is usually ordered by the court not to:
A.
communicate directly or indirectly with specified persons in a threatening or harassing manner
B.
file for divorce during the tenure of the Protective Order
C.
move out of the county in which the Protective Order was granted
D.
All of the above are true statements
26.
When interviewing a victim of family violence, officers should:
A.
not allow the victim to ventilate, but get right to the facts of the incident
B.
tell the victim the officer will leave if she does not stop crying and start cooperating
C.
press the victim for an explanation of why she did what she did to provoke him
D.
acknowledge her fear of future violence from the abuser and reassure her that the officers are concerned for her safety
27.
Which of the following are types of abuse common to family violence?
A.
sexual
B.
destruction of property or pets
C.
physical
D.
emotional
E.
all of the above
28.
Family violence is a crime and should be treated as one. When probable cause is present, the officer's role is to:
A.
not make an arrest if the victim spouse asks the officer not to do so
B.
attempt mediation to try to calm the situation so arrest is not necessary
C.
ask that one party leave for the night so potential conflict is reduced
D.
make the arrest
29.
Following the issuance of a Protective Order, if the victim reconciles with the person to whom the order was directed:
A.
the Protective Order is automatically nullified
B.
the Protective order remains in full force and effect
C.
officers may not then arrest the abuser for a violation of the previously arrestable "prohibited acts"
D.
the parties must notify their attorneys and the judge who issued the Protective Order that the parties have legally reconciled
30.
Which of the following is true?
A.
violent incidents generally only occur once
B.
batterers probably grew up in homes where they were abused or witnessed abuse
C.
the parties eventually work things out and the violence disappears over time
D.
after a violent incident, batterers usually blame themselves
31.
When investigating a domestic complaint, which of the following would NOT be correct for evaluating information received about the dispute?
A.
upon arrival observe and listen for unusual conditions
B.
approach the site in a cautious manner
C.
run up to the site in order to use the element of surprise to your advantage
D.
enter site cautiously looking for weapons
32.
A peace officer may, without first obtaining a warrant, take into custody any mentally ill person he might come in contact with.
A.
True
B.
False
33.
The mentally retarded are always mentally ill.
A.
True
B.
False
34.
A legal definition of ______________ is that a person has significantly sub-average intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior.
A.
insanity
B.
stereotype
C.
mental illness
D.
mental retardation
35.
Which of the following is NOT a communication or interaction skill to be utilized when dealing with a mentally retarded person?
A.
give assurances and help the person relax
B.
ask questions which can be answered by yes or no rather than open-ended questions
C.
use pictures and diagrams if they do not appear to comprehend verbal or written language
D.
speak slowly and ask simple, short questions
36.
Identify which of the following factors which would suggest the possibility of a person being mentally ill.
A.
Talks to himself
B.
Claims to be a witch
C.
Thinks people are plotting against him
D.
All of the above
E.
A & C only
37.
___________ is a legal term for diminished capacity and inability to distinguish right from wrong.
A.
Insanity
B.
Stereotypes
C.
Mental illness
D.
Mental retardation
38.
Which of the following is not a true statement concerning whether or not to request assistance when handling a mentally ill person?
A.
the size and age of the individual
B.
the fact that they, like others under stress, may exhibit extraordinary strength
C.
back up should only be considered for the safety of the officers - the safety of others is not a factor to consider
D.
the local MHMR center may be used for assistance or referrals as appropriate
39.
You should place a mentally ill individual taken into custody:
A.
In jail or a detention facility
B.
In an appropriate mental health facility
C.
In an emergency room of a local hospital
D.
There are no restrictions on where they may be detained
40.
Which of the following is NOT a correct way to talk to a mentally ill person.
A.
be calm
B.
be patient, avoid "crowding" the individual
C.
use the first name of the individual when talking with them
D.
be very formal and business-like in your demeanor
41.
An application for a magistrate's order for emergency apprehension and admission must state that the applicant believes the subject is mentally ill based upon _____________, described in detail.
A.
Specific, recent behavior, acts, attempts, or threats
B.
Prior behavior, acts, attempts, or threats
C.
Notes written by the subject
D.
Proposed, future behavior
42.
A mentally retarded person may sometimes be recognized by:
A.
Physical impairment
B.
Inappropriate clothing
C.
Slowness in speech or slurred speech
D.
All of the above
E.
None of the above
43.
__________ is an illness, disease, or condition that either substantially impacts a person's thought, perception of reality, emotional process, or impairs a person's behavior, as manifested by recent disturbance behavior.
A.
Insanity
B.
Stereotypes
C.
Mental illness
D.
Mental retardation
44.
Which of the following is NOT a true statement concerning the effects of a hazardous material event?
A.
it may cause the loss of the use of productive land that has been contaminated
B.
it may cause the overcrowding of hospitals and health care facilities due to the exposure to a hazardous material
C.
some substances cause little harm, while some may kill instantly
D.
it has little effect on the operations of government entities since they are prepared to respond to such events
45.
A Hazardous Material Event is one in which a hazardous material:
A.
has been released into the environment
B.
may be released into the environment
C.
either has been or may be released into the environment
D.
is being transported through a town or city
46.
Which of the following would increase the likelihood of you being exposed to hazardous material at an event?
A.
cool and clear conditions
B.
heat and poor ventilation
C.
warm with good ventilation
D.
heat and good ventilation
47.
Which of the following would NOT be used to obtain on-site information about a hazardous material being transported?
A.
call the shipper at the point-of-origin
B.
read placards
C.
interview the person(s) transporting it
D.
all of these could be used to obtain on-site information
48.
Which of the following is NOT protective personal gear that should be worn at a haz-mat event?
A.
a self contained breathing apparatus
B.
chemically resistant rubber gloves, footwear, and eye protection
C.
bunker gear
D.
your standard uniform is sufficient protection for most events
49.
The first step you should take in using the Incident Management System is:
A.
recognize and identify the presence of a hazardous material
B.
determine additional resources needed
C.
control the risk by establishing perimeters around the event
D.
establish a command structure to effectively handle the event
50.
Which of the following procedures should you use to safeguard lives at a haz-mat event?
A.
immediately start the clean-up of the material
B.
leave your patrol vehicle open to allow the toxic fumes to vent through your vehicle rather than sit
C.
remain upwind from the affected area
D.
shut off all public notification so that you do not panic those still in the area
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