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Peace officer Exam CO V2 Questionsand Answers
Eight amendment - Answer-a. Bail shall not be excessive
b. Fines shall not be excessive
c. Punishments shall not be cruel and unusual.
Comment: inmate's issues relating to cruel and unusual punishment, as per the united
states supreme courts, are: - Answer-1. Inmates personal safety
2. Shelter
3. Sanitation
4. Food
5. Clothing
6. Medical care
7. Excessive use of force
Arrest - Answer-the taking of an individual into custody for the purpose of filling a legal
complaint for acts committed by the individual (S) for violation of the law
PROBABLE CAUSE - Answer-facts and circumstances within the knowledge of the
officer, and of which he had reasonable trustworthy information, which were sufficient to
warrant a prudent person in believing that an offense had beern committed or was being
committed.
Reasonable cause: - Answer-to believe that a person has committed an offense.
Factors establishing probable/ reasonable cause - Answer-1. The officer observation as
a witness
2. Information supplied by other officers
3. Information supplied by eye witness
4. Information supplied by suspect thru questioning J. I he officer experience
6. Information supplied by the victim.
Search and seizure - Answer-The fourth amendment clearly states that only with a
search warrant can any person, papers, and items be seized. We will see that along
with a search warrant there are three other types of searches that are accepted by our
courts as constitutionally proper
The four acceptable lawful searches are: - Answer-i. Search warrant (must happen
within 10days from 6am-10pm)
ii. Consensual searches (searches by valid consent)
iii. Incidental to a lawful arrest (searches prior to arrest)
iiii. Emergency search.
, Procedures for protecting and preserving evidence - Answer-a. The chain of possession
should be kept to a minimum (should not touch a lot of hands) b. When gathering
evidence, use an instrument or gloves this will ensure the protection of all possible
fingerprint or identification marks. c. Tagged with a memo stating the time, date, location
of its finding and a physical description of the item d. Evidence should be given directly
to the person responsible for storing it. You should obtain a receipts for any evidence
turned over to a person or vouching agency (NYPD)
e. Evidence should be placed in a container of some type (brown paper bag)
Categories of evidence - Answer-There are 3 categories of evidence, which strengthern
testimonial and documentary evidence they are
1. Direct evidence usually by witness testifying 2. Real evidence a tangible object (real
evidence murder weapon)
3. Circumstantial evidence facts or series that lead up to the event
Accusatory instrument - Answer-Is a document or sworn affidavit that brings forth
criminal charges against an individual
Grand jury composition and function - Answer-1. Composition composed of a minimum
of 16 or maximum of 23 persons
2. Function is to hear testimony and examine evidence, indictment. Therefor only 12 yes
Grand jury composition and function - Answer-1. Composition composed of a minimum
of 16 or maximum of 23 persons
2. Function is to hear testimony and examine evidence, indictment. Therefor only 12 yes
votes for am indictment or a "true" bill are needed with a full complement of 23 jurors (if
we don't get 12 votes then it's a "No" bill)
The federal courts structure and procedures - Answer-1. The United States Supreme
Court is the highest in the land the court of last resort for all cases
2. United sates court of appeals all circuit courts
3. United states district courts, mainly federal cases (tax, post office, kidnapping across
state line, banks etc....)
4. United states magistrate courts civl less than S10,000 primary proceeding minor
offences civil/criminal
New york state court structure and procedures - Answer-1. New york state court of
appeals highest in the state
2. New york state appellate courts
3. New york state supreme court
4. New york state local courts, civil, criminal, family and traffic
BEING SERVED AND WHAT DO YOU DO AFTERWARD - Answer-Summit
documentary evidence to, or to furmish oral testimony before a city, country, state, or
federal investigation
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