LEO Certification Exam Missed Objectives: Qs And As
Define: Integrity Right Ans - - Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or
ethical code.
--- An undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting.
Define: Honesty Right Ans - - Speaking the truth and creating trust.
--- A person can say something that is technically true and still be deceitful.
Define: Values Right Ans - - Guiding principles.
--- Determines what is important to an individual and controls behavior.
Define: Standards Right Ans - - Legal Statutes
- Constitution
- Department Policy
- Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
- Code of Conduct
Define: Courage Right Ans - - Ethical Courage
Define: Civility Right Ans - - Politeness and respect for others.
Key components of ethical and moral standards: Right Ans - - Integrity
- Honesty
- Values
- Standards
- Courage
- Civility
Problems associated with non-enforcement of the law: Right Ans - -
Perception of ineffectiveness
- Higher crime rates
- Under-reporting of crime
- Lack of public cooperation
- Inconsistency with legislative intent
Issues associated with aggressive enforcement of the law: Right Ans - -
Perceptions of:
--- Heavy handedness
, --- Harassment
--- Profiling
--- Quotas
Define: Agent Right Ans - - Where the characteristic gives you power or
privilege.
Define: Target Right Ans - - Where the characteristic places you in a
position of oppression, discrimination, or less power or privilege.
Describe the implications of an interview conducted under a "Garrity"
warning. Right Ans - - Protection from self-incrimination in criminal
matters.
- Compelled to answer truthfully.
- May be disciplined for lying.
Identify the level of control in relation to the Terry Frisk/Pat Down and the
three search positions. Right Ans - - Terry Frisk:
--- Least amount of control.
- Standing:
--- Moderate amount of control.
- Kneeling:
--- Greater amount of control.
- Prone:
--- Greatest amount of control.
Define: Probable Cause Right Ans - - Sufficient reason to believe a crime
has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime.
Define: Reasonable Suspicion Right Ans - - Level of suspicion that would
cause a reasonable person to believe that criminal activity has occurred or is
occurring.
Define: Voluntary Encounters Right Ans - - Talking to anyone on the street
voluntarily.
--- (AKA: Knock-n-Talk)
List the two circumstances under which a valid search may be conducted:
Right Ans - - With a warrant
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