Reading Police Academy Module 1 Practice Test

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• What does the certification definition refer to?
• Who decides bail in Pennsylvania?
• In PA, municipal police derive their authority primarily from what?
• Which term describes punishment aimed at discouraging others from committing crimes?
• Which option is a stated PCR objective?
• In smaller communities, who leads the investigation of most crimes?
• What does the acronym ROR stand for?
• Which statement best describes how municipal power is derived in PA?
• What is the role of a US circuit court?
• All laws and public policy are created for and designed to protect the public.
• Civil liability can attach to police actions through which mechanism?
• Approximately how many requests for appellate review does the Pennsylvania Supreme Court receive each year?
• Approximately how many petitions are filed to the US Supreme Court each year?
• Which policing era is associated with the development of DARE and community relations programs?
• Industrialization in the United States led to a demand for formal police forces.
• How many police agencies are there in the United States?
• Which databases are used for missing persons in the workflow?
• Who is the Pennsylvania district attorney?
• In what year was the U.S. Marshals Service created?
• What is power derived from?
• Which statement best captures the overarching aim of community policing and professional conduct?
• NABI focuses on safeguarding seniors by exposing exploitation and targeting which groups?
• Which action supports overcoming stereotyping by recognizing cultural differences and beliefs?
• How many state corrections facilities are there in Pennsylvania?
• The due process model emphasizes which elements?
• Historically, American law enforcement followed which model?
• Which federal agency's special agent in charge is listed as a commission member?
• Community policing programs affect the community by improving which of the following?
• When police take someone into custody, what do they assume about the person?
• During a preliminary arraignment, which statement is true regarding counsel?
• When should you listen actively?
• Which statement about appeals is correct?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical PaCIC product?
• Police reports are used in which of the following contexts?
• Why is participating important?
• Which statement about PaCIC usage is correct?
• Which activity is included in police authority regarding warrants?
• What term refers to anything that can be used to improve the quality of community life?
• Who develops crash reports?
• In the ACT decision-making framework, what does the acronym ACT stand for?
• Which Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishments?
• Which statement about the four critical skills is true?
• Section 2161 of Act 120 requires the commission to establish which program?
• Which agency focuses on collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all government levels?
• Which Pennsylvania court handles appeals from decisions by state agencies and from the Court of Common Pleas?
• Under Peel's guidance, when is the use of physical force justified?
• What are the three components commonly described as the core of the criminal justice system?
• Which entities are required to train all members of their police department before enforcing laws or carrying firearms?
• Which police chief is associated with narrowing the police function to crime control in the 1920s/1930s and making the service reactive and incident-driven?
• What are the roles of local courts?
• Ideal size for study groups
• Which of the following is a basic principle of community policing?
• Which term describes release on personal recognition without posting bail?
• Which office has the authority to investigate throughout the commonwealth?
• Which term best defines 'consists of persons in social interaction within a geographic area and having one or more additional ties and common culture'?
• Under Tennessee v. Garner (1985), deadly force may be used against a fleeing suspect only if it is necessary to prevent escape and there is probable cause to believe the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury.
• The crime triangle consists of which three elements?
• Which term refers to a program to divert relatively minor cases to therapeutic interventions for social or behavioral problems?
• Which describes the role of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?
• Which statement best reflects the personal code of conduct in law enforcement?
• According to Peel, the degree of public cooperation with the police changes in what circumstances?
• When was the DEA established?
• Which topic is NOT typically addressed by pre-trial motions?
• Which is NOT listed as a benefit of problem solving?
• A major goal of the criminal justice system is to seek crime control through due process.
• What is vital to research for the academy?
• DNA profiling/genetic fingerprinting is used to identify individuals by analyzing what?
• Was Sir Robert Peel ever a member of a police department?
• Can police use force?
• What is the first level of Pennsylvania's judiciary system?
• Which groups are cited as influencing what the police do?
• Which statement best describes district attorney agencies?
• Which statement about note-taking and retention is correct?
• Professionalism is best described as which of the following?
• When did pro-active policing begin?
• Which best describes the sheriff's role in Pennsylvania?
• In rural counties, which statement correctly identifies who conducts serious investigations?
• How many judges are there in Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court?
• Historically, a constable was an early officer who supervised the weapons and equipment of the community.
• Which of the following best describes county correctional agencies?
• Which circuit court of appeals includes Pennsylvania?
• How many forensic state hospitals are there in Pennsylvania?
• In problem-solving, what is considered the linchpin?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to listen actively?
• Deterrence is defined as which of the following?
• Which court is described as the general trial court in Pennsylvania?
• CPTED stands for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design; which option best describes CPTED?
• Which item is NOT listed among the seven objectives of a good PCR program?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a tool to protect values, morals, and beliefs?
• The Reform Era in policing is best described by which characteristic?
• What does the Eighth Amendment address?
• What happens to a police officer’s certificate for a department upon termination of employment?
• Which court is the final court of appeal in the United States?
• Who is the chief law enforcement officer of Pennsylvania?
• Which line reflects a personal standard of the Personal Code?
• Since 1994, the debate about sheriffs has focused on whether they have common law arrest powers, and they only have the power if they are under supervision. Which statement matches this idea?
• What does BOLO stand for in law enforcement?
• JNET stands for the Pennsylvania Justice Network and serves what general purpose?
• Why should there be only the minimum information taken at the field note-taking step?
• Discretion resides with which of the following and is largely unsupervised?
• How many judges are there in Pennsylvania's Superior Court?
• When should opinions be included in reports?
• Which are Pennsylvania's two statewide intermediate appellate courts?
• How large can district attorney agencies be in some counties, with Philadelphia cited as the largest?
• Which step is part of the recommended test-taking approach?
• Which organization provides a nationwide view of crime based on information submitted by law enforcement agencies?
• What is the level of proof required for an arrest?
• The Police Power of the State is best described as:
• Which concept describes the evolving relationship between police and community?
• What is ARD designed to do with relatively minor cases?
• Specific deterrence is about
• Which statement best describes the function of US district courts?
• Minor courts in Pennsylvania are also known as what?
• Which era is associated with proactive policing beginning in the 1970s with programs like DARE and community relations?
• Which statement best describes stakeholder analysis?
• When were most police departments established in American cities?
• What certification number is assigned to vehicle law?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be employed as a police officer under Title 37 definitions?
• When including opinions in a report, which approach is appropriate?
• Which Pennsylvania court travels around the state to hear cases and serves as the final arbiter of legal disputes?
• How many criminal cases make it to trial?
• Which statement best defines social control in policing?
• Which statement best captures the general relationship between arrests and convictions?
• Redress for inadequate or negligent police actions can result in which outcome?
• How is a police department defined?
• Which statement describes the impact of misuse of power by police on public trust?
• With certification, an officer is authorized to enforce which set of laws and regulations and to carry a firearm?
• Which concept describes a philosophy and method for creating cooperative programs between the police and the public to address quality of life issues?
• What does Modus Operandi (MO) refer to?
• What is the Act 120?
• Which of the following is a step to overcome stereotyping of the community by police?
• What authority does the attorney general have?
• Which element signals a shift toward citizens' involvement?
• Which action would undermine the quality of a police report?
• From 1994 to 1998, a law enforcement officer was killed every how often?
• Which statement defines justice?
• According to the 80/20 rule, which statement is true?
• What is a suppression hearing?
• Which statement represents a fundamental duty in the IACP Personal Code?
• During the political era, police function was characterized by
• In Graham v. Connor (1989), the Court held that reasonableness of use of force must be judged from which perspective?
• Which statement aligns with the professional code of conduct regarding ethics and effectiveness?
• NCIC was launched in which year?
• PaCIC was established in 2003 as a central point of contact for information needs for law enforcement agencies in which jurisdiction?
• Which of the following are types of county correctional agencies?
• The phrase 'gatekeepers of you entering the criminal justice system' means you cannot go to court unless you are arrested. Which statement best reflects this idea?
• How many counties are there in Pennsylvania?
• Which agency creates warrants?
• What is autonomy?
• How often do fatalities result in high-speed chases?
• What is stakeholder analysis?
• For a summary offense, an officer may arrest when?
• Which statement describes NCIC’s role?
• In which model is ‘just deserts’ used to describe punishment?
• Which statement best describes US district courts?
• How is due process defined in the context of the criminal justice system?
• What does UCR stand for in crime data reporting?
• What authority does the commission hold regarding officer certification?
• What describes the two parts of mandatory in-service training?
• What is included in less than lethal weapons?
• During the SARA model, which step involves evaluating the impact after implementing a solution?
• When did Prohibition occur in the United States?
• Which statement best defines a community?
• Which Pennsylvania court is described as the oldest appellate court in the nation?
• Which statement is true regarding special municipal authorities?
• The Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas is organized into how many judicial districts?
• Who is listed second in the commission order?
• Which group leads investigations in small communities?
• Which Peel principle states that the ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval?
• In what year did Sir Robert Peel introduce his nine policing principles?
• County jails serve primarily as which type of facility?
• What are the steps for a missing persons report?
• In the problem-solving process used in policing, which statement best distinguishes the philosophy from the strategy?
• What is the term length for commission members?
• Which locations are associated with Pennsylvania's forensic state hospital system?
• Which of the following is not listed as an influence on the use of discretion?
• Incapacitation refers to which concept?
• Initial certification is valid for how long from the date of issuance?
• Which role is listed as a Commission member under Section 2163?
• Which of the following is an example of special municipal authority that may be delegated power?
• How many federal law enforcement agencies operate under the jurisdiction of the seven executive departments?
• Which item is included in the basic police training curriculum?
• Which statement describes a police officer in the act?
• August Vollmer's reforms are associated with which policing era?
• Whose job is to prosecute, divert, or dismiss cases?
• Which of the following best describes thinking critically?
• Which element is included in the broad description of community policing?
• In the federal system, how are circuit courts best described?
• In large police departments, who investigates all crimes in conjunction with the District Attorney's office?
• How many county jails are there in Pennsylvania?
• What does the Fourth Amendment guarantee?
• During a preliminary arraignment, which statement is true about what happens?
• Which voice should a report use to tell the story as events occur?
• Which of the following best describes the state police role?
• What is the main function of the Court of Common Pleas?
• Which action is included in the steps to overcome stereotyping?
• What is the mission of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)?
• Which of the following is true about the sheriff's duties in Pennsylvania?
• Which statement describes the training and powers of special jurisdiction police (for example, campus police)?
• Which term describes punishing a particular individual to discourage future law breaking?
• Which practice supports officer safety during the field note-taking step?
• Which statement best describes the role of the Pennsylvania Superior Court?
• Test taking skills
• Which statement about ethics and policing is true?
• What does Peel identify as the true test of police efficiency?
• What best describes the source of investigative power?
• How many judges and judicial districts comprise the Court of Common Pleas?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of systems that assist in order maintenance?
• What percentage of calls are actually police related?
• How can you listen actively?
• Are Magisterial District Judges required to be lawyers?
• Which court is the highest court in the United States?
• Which questions does the US Supreme Court answer?
• The statement "officers will serve mankind as a fundamental duty" reflects a code of ethics. It is:
• What does LEJIS stand for?
• What type of questions should you ask when taking reports?
• In the context of a preliminary hearing, what does prima facie mean?
• Which policing era was characterized by authorization by local municipalities, close ties to political machines, and the provision of social services?
• What does formal investigative power reside with?
• Which factors influence the use of discretion?
• Which item is included in the annual in-service training components?
• An applicant must score at least which percentile on the Cooper standard to demonstrate physical fitness?
• The state delegates power to who?
• Which voice should police reports use to reflect events accurately?
• LEJIS can tell the investigator if what has been entered into the system before?
• On average, how many petitions does the Supreme Court receive annually?
• Which describes the types of fingerprint technology?
• What is the role of a vice investigator?
• Under the example given, retail theft can become a felony if what occurs?
• Why is ethics considered a crucial training need in law enforcement?
• In community policing, which reflects problem solving?
• Which system is operated by the state police as part of their responsibilities?
• Which combination correctly identifies the two primary justice models described?
• Commission members must be members of which committee?
• How does taking notes help retention?
• In what year was PaCIC established?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of a good police report?
• The federal government delegates power to who?
• MAGLOCLEN is headquartered in which location and is part of which network?
• Who determines the content of the Basic Police Training Course Curriculum?
• What relationship should the police maintain with the public according to Peel?
• What is the major goal of the criminal justice process?
• What is the recommended format to present steps in a report?
• Which statement best aligns with the Graham v. Connor standard of reasonableness?
• Which statement best defines incapacitation?
• In which type of crime is officer discretion most limited?
• Which of the following is a listed reason for revocation of certification?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the seven objectives of a good PCR program?
• Discretion is defined as...
• How can police be viewed within the criminal justice system?
• The term for the US Supreme Court begins on the first Monday in October. It ends on the first Monday in October of which year?
• Who is the chief law enforcement officer of a county?
• What are the three eras of policing?
• In a criminal case, what occurs when the defendant hears charges and enters a plea?
• Which objective emphasizes collaboration among multiple stakeholders?
• For a misdemeanor, when may an officer arrest?
• What is the maximum sentence length typically served in county jails?
• Which topics are addressed in pre-trial motions?
• When performing stakeholder analysis, you should consider which of the following?
• Which court is the highest and oldest appellate court in the nation?
• The more serious the crime, the ____ ability to exercise discretion.
• Public trust is eroded by which of the following?
• What is a primary role of the Attorney General in Pennsylvania?
• Normative influence refers to what?
• Which statement about the problem-solving model is true?
• Which professional must examine an applicant for police service for the medical component?
• Which of the following is a major source of friction between police and the community?
• Section 2162 of Act 120 primarily provides definitions for terms used in the act. Which option best describes its purpose?
• Which option best describes bail?
• Which body primarily handles questions of the US Constitution or federal law on appeal?
• In Pennsylvania, the grand jury has no authority to do what action?
• Which statement about district attorneys is accurate?
• In the context of civil liability, which is a typical direct path for redress against police actions?
• Which two Pennsylvania courts are the statewide intermediate appellate courts?
• In what year was the FBI established?
• Which Peel principle describes maintaining public favor through impartial service to the law rather than pandering to public opinion?
• In high-speed chases, fatalities occur how often?
• Which type of forensic evidence largely makes up court cases?
• Which of the following is an example of a search conducted under exigent circumstances?
• What types of cases do Courts of Common Pleas hear on appeal?
• Which statement best describes the role of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court?
• What percentage of police arrests are not prosecuted?
• Which element best characterizes the due process model?
• Peel's principle asserts that police actions should be directed toward what?
• General deterrence is best described as
• The Supreme Court term runs from the first Monday in October to the first Monday in October of which year relative to the start year?
• NABI is best described as which type of organization?
• NIBRS stands for which system?
• What does JNET primarily represent?
• Who is listed as the 12th commission member in order?
• In rural counties, who conducts serious investigations?
• Two types of justice are identified in the material. Which pair matches this description?
• Examples of thinking critically
• Who receives the written verification upon completion of the certificate?
• The ACT process stands for what?
• Which statement correctly describes the composition of the US Supreme Court?
• Felony arrests are based on what standard?
• Municipal police in PA derive their authority from what?
• Which of the following is a tool used to protect values, morals, and beliefs?
• Which statement best describes less than lethal (LL) weapons?
• Which of the following lists describes the levels of government?
• What is the correct sequence of the SARA problem-solving model?
• Which of the following is a type of police department in Pennsylvania?
• Which statement best describes the crime prevention model?
• Who is considered the founder of modern policing who identified nine guiding principles for the London Metropolitan Police in 1829?
• Approximately what percentage of police work involves writing reports?
• Which level of government holds the primary authority to delegate power to municipalities within PA?
• Which statement about commission member compensation is true?
• MAGLOCLEN is part of which broader network?
• How are District Attorneys appointed?
• What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing?
• Who is the 4th member listed in the commission order?
• What happens when you are caught cheating according to the policy?
• The power to investigate is derived from what authority?
• Which of the following is a central function of police authority?
• Which term describes efforts to reduce crime by limiting opportunities and reducing the desire to commit crime?
• Which of the following is a basic principle of community policing?
• Which feature describes the integrated approach in community policing?
• Which two counties in Pennsylvania do not have their own county probation/parole service?
• What is the purpose of using bullet points in reports?
• In federal cases, sentences are usually served in which type of facility?
• Which statement best describes the condition under which sheriffs have common law arrest powers?
• Which of the following is one of the four skills identified as critical to success?
• Which statement best reflects the three-pronged structure of the criminal justice system that includes enforcement, adjudication, and correctional processes?
• Ethics is the greatest training need in law enforcement because unethical acts are linked to what outcome?
• Ethics refers to which concept?
• What is the level of proof required for a criminal conviction?
• Under the Garner framework, deadly force should be used in which scenario?