Police Vocabulary and Spelling Flashcards

Which word is spelled correctly?

Answer: Surveillance

'Surveillance' means covert observation of a person or place, and is spelled S-U-R-V-E-I-L-L-A-N-C-E.

What does the term 'arraignment' mean in a police and legal context?

Answer: A formal court hearing where charges are read and a plea is entered

An arraignment is the initial court appearance where the accused is formally informed of charges and enters a plea.

Which spelling is correct for the document that authorizes police to search a location?

Answer: Warrant

'Warrant' is spelled W-A-R-R-A-N-T and refers to a legal document authorizing police action.

What does 'exculpatory' mean in police report writing?

Answer: Tending to clear a person of blame or fault

Exculpatory evidence is evidence that clears or tends to clear the accused of guilt.

Which of the following words means the unlawful taking of property from a person using force or fear?

Answer: Robbery

Robbery specifically involves taking property directly from a person through force or intimidation, distinguishing it from other theft offenses.

Choose the correctly spelled word: the act of setting fire to property intentionally.

Answer: Arson

'Arson' is spelled A-R-S-O-N and refers to the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.

What does 'corroborate' mean in a police investigation?

Answer: To confirm or support with additional evidence

To corroborate means to provide supporting evidence that confirms the truth of another piece of evidence or statement.