GPSTC CHEROKEE MIDTERM EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
At what angle should you approach the subject when handcuffing them? - Answer-45-
degree angle from the rear
What should you do to the handcuffs to minimize risk of injury to the subject? - Answer-
double lock
What is the purpose of a pat down? - Answer-to check for weapons; must have ARS
When are custodial searches done? - Answer-incident to arrest
How should you search a subject under arrest? - Answer-systematically, from behind
start with one side at the head and work way down
repeat on other side
be sure to check shoes
When combat loading a shotgun, where should the ammo be loaded into? - Answer-
ejection port
Purpose of the decocking lever on a pistol? - Answer-allows the hammer to be dropped
on a live cartridge without risk of discharging it
Characteristics of an effective report - Answer-accuracy
conciseness
completeness
clarity
legibility
objectivity
grammatically correct
correct spelling
Characteristics of a complete report - Answer-who
what
when
where
why
how
Purpose and Application of Field Notes - Answer--used as an investigative aid
-basis for writing reports
, Effective procedures for collecting and maintaining field notes - Answer-old notes may
be removed and filed; fresh paper can be added
Correct procedure for completion of an incident report - Answer-typically done as a
supplemental report; unless no further investigation is needed and in that case the initial
report is also the closing report
Interview definition - Answer-conversation between a law enforcement officer and a
person who has or is thought to have knowledge sought by the officer; generally
cooperative
Interrogation definition - Answer-conversation between a law enforcement officer and a
person who is suspected of committing a crime or of assisting others to commit a crime
Statement definition - Answer-information received from a person during a police
investigation is generally referred to as a statement
What should the investigator do after receiving a confession? - Answer-corroborate
those statements with evidence
When does an interview turn into an interrogation? - Answer-when the subject becomes
a suspect in the case
Close vs. Open Ended questions - Answer-Closed: yes or no
Open: answer requires explanation
Difference between admission and confession - Answer-An admission represents a
statement that tends toward proving guilt (Ex. "I was there"). On the other hand, a
confession is a fully corroborated statement during which the suspect accepts personal
responsibility for committing a crime.
When conducting an effective interview, how can you control the environment? -
Answer-have as few distractions as possible
Length of time allowed for an interrogation - Answer-"Normal" person - 4 hours, break, 4
more hours
Handicapped person - 3 hours, break, 3 hours
What was the decision in Miranda v. Arizona? - Answer-detained criminal suspects,
prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney
and against self-incrimination.
What is the exception to the Miranda warning? - Answer-Public Safety Exception
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