Police Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'de-escalation' in policing?
Answer: Using tactics that reduce the intensity of a conflict to avoid use of force
De-escalation involves communication techniques and tactical repositioning to calm a situation and minimize the need for force.
An officer responding to a domestic violence call finds both parties claiming the other was the aggressor. The officer should:
Answer: Investigate to identify the primary physical aggressor
Officers should investigate all available evidence to identify the primary physical aggressor and make an appropriate arrest decision.
What is 'chain of custody' in the context of evidence?
Answer: The documented record of who collected, handled, and stored evidence
Chain of custody is the chronological documentation proving that evidence has been properly handled and not tampered with.
When completing a use-of-force report, an officer must document:
Answer: The type of force used and the subject's actions that necessitated it
Use-of-force reports must document the subject's threatening behavior and the specific force applied by the officer to justify the response.
Which agency publishes the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?
Answer: Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI publishes the Uniform Crime Report, which compiles crime data voluntarily submitted by law enforcement agencies across the country.
A 'BOLO' issued by a law enforcement agency means:
Answer: Be On the Lookout
BOLO stands for 'Be On the Lookout' and is an alert broadcast to officers describing a wanted person, vehicle, or item.
What is the 'exclusionary rule'?
Answer: A doctrine that bars illegally obtained evidence from trial
The exclusionary rule prohibits the use of evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights in a criminal trial.