PC-832 Exam Questions and Answers 2025
Identify the freedoms and rights afforded to individuals under the US Constitution, the
Bill of Rights, and later Amendments. - AnswerBill of Rights - first session of the US
Congress proposed 10 Amendments or changes to the constitution to further, clarify the
rights of individuals under the US Constitution. These amendments are referred to the
Bill of Rights.
/.Identify the freedoms and rights afforded to individuals under the US Constitution, the
Bill of Rights, and later Amendments. 2 - AnswerFor all Citizens
For all non-citizens that reside in this country and its territories
Protection from rights being violated by governmental agents and entities.
/.Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated
Amendments and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 1 -
AnswerFirst Amendment: Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and right to
petition the government for a redress of grievances.
/.Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated
Amendments and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 2 -
AnswerFourth Amendment: Unreasonable searches and seizures
/.Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated
Amendments and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment
3 - AnswerFifth Amendment: Right to be told of charges when arrested, freedom of
being tried twice for the same crime double jeopardy, and from self-incrimination
/.Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated
Amendments and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 4 -
AnswerSixth Amendment: Right to a speedy trial, public trial by an impartial jury,
confront witnesses, to counsel, to a jury trial
/.Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated
Amendments and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment 5 -
AnswerEighth Amendment: Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual
punishments
/.Identify the content, including the key elements and provisions, of the designated
Amendments and be able to reference their contents to the specific Amendment
6 - AnswerFourteenth Amendment: Right to due process before being deprived of life,
liberty, or property; right to equal protection of the laws
/.Discuss the three components of the CJS and their major goals and objectives. -
AnswerThree components that make up the CJS are:
1. Law Enforcement
,2. Judicial
3. Corrections
/.The seven primary goals of the CJS - Answer1-Guarantee Due Process - due process
is guaranteed by the US and California Constitutions overseen by the courts and
practice daily with Peace Officers.
/.The seven primary goals of the CJS - Answer2-Prevent crime - prevention is more
than apprehension. Peace officer is present in the community and interactions with
citizens also serve to prevent crime.
/.The seven primary goals of the CJS - Answer3-Protect life and property - peace
officers must be dedicated to protect and defend the members of their communities as
well as those individual properties
/.The seven primary goals of the CJS - Answer4-Uphold and enforce the law - law
enforcement component of the justice system has the primary responsibility to uphold
the law. Judiciary system, through rulings of the court and the corrections component
also play a role in enforcement
/.The seven primary goals of the CJS - Answer5-Dispense equal justice - Fourteenth
Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees equal justice under the law to all
persons. Individuals from each component of the CJS must treat all persons equally,
fairly, and with justice.
/.The seven primary goals of the CJS - Answer6-Apprehend offenders - apprehending
offenders deprive them of their liberty and require them to answer the criminal charges
brought against them.
/.The seven primary goals of the CJS - Answer7-Assure victims' rights - effort to
apprehend and deal with the criminal, the criminal justice system cannot overlook the
victim. Victims must be made aware of their rights and of the services that are available
/.Discuss the organization of the California court system, including positions within the
system, including positions commonly recognized as part of the judicial system. -
AnswerThe objectives of the judicial component of the CJS is providing due process of
the law, rendering fair judgments, dispensing just punishment, and assuring victim's
rights. The California court system is based upon the federal system. It is comprised of:
/.Discuss the organization of the California court system, including positions within the
system, including positions commonly recognized as part of the judicial system. 2 -
AnswerOne State Supreme Court
Lower trial courts, and
Higher courts, called appellate courts to listen to appeals from lower courts
, /.There are numerous positions commonly recognized as falling under the judicial
component of the CJS. Examples include, but are not limited to: - AnswerJudges and
magistrates
Prosecuting attorneys
Defense attorneys
/.Discuss the steps of judicial process in criminal cases - AnswerIn criminal cases the
judicial process begins once an offender has been arrested or indicted for a crime. The
basic steps for a felony prosecution are:
Arrest, Arraignment, Bail - Right to Bail, Preliminary hearing, Superior Court
arraignment, Trial, Sentencing, Grand Jury Indictment
/.Identify a peace officer's roles & responsibilities in the community - AnswerMaintain
order, enforce the law, prevent crime, deliver service, educate the public and work with
the community to solve problems
/.Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing - Answer• Proactive policing -
anticipating problems and acting in advance to address local concerns
Example - Prevent problems becoming worse, Reduce criminal opportunity.
/.Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing - AnswerReactive policing -
Responding to criminal activity and problems after they have taken place. Handling
each call or incident as a separate, unique occurrence.
/.Recognize what is a peace officer's responsibility to enforce the law - AnswerAdhering
to the law, Fair and impartial enforcement and knowing the patrol beat area of
responsibility.
/.Identify what are the key elements of area/beat knowledge - Answer• Critical Areas -
schools, hospitals, airports and bridges
• Hot Spots (high traffic areas) - High crime areas.
/.Identify what are the key elements of area/beat knowledge 2 - Answer• Potentially
Dangerous Areas - Hillsides, railroad crossings, local hazards, and earthquake prone
• Info. Gathering and partnerships - existing partnership with the community media,
business, residents, government agencies.
/.Discuss current and emerging issues that can impact the delivery of services by peace
officers - Answer•Changing community demographics, economic shifts, advance
technology, jail overcrowding, cultural diversity, continuous law changes and homeland
security.
/.Discuss opportunities where peace officers can educate and learn from community
members. - AnswerFirst step is to recognize that communities are made up of a number
of overlapping groups. These groups can provide officers with forums through which
they can talk to people with common interest and needs.
