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The Color codes of the different types of chemicals used by law enforcement are: - ANSWER - HC
(Yellow), CN (Red), CS (Blue), OC (Orange)
Four causes of illegible fingerprints include: - ANSWER - Failure to produce focal point, "Skipping", failure
to clean equipment and fingers, and insufficient ink.
How long does a civil protection order last IN the state of Ohio? - ANSWER - 5 Years
The 2 types of racism are: - ANSWER - Individual and Institutional
What are the factors needed for the commission of a crime? - ANSWER - Desire, Victim, and Opportunity
Culpable Mental States include: - ANSWER - Knowingly, Purposely, Recklessly, and Negligently
Which ORC represents drug trafficking? - ANSWER - ORC 2925.04
When responding to a call for service, a peace officer's primary duties include: - ANSWER - Responding
to the incident, securing the scene, and conducting a preliminary investigation.
The requirements which must be established before a Terry Pat Down/Frisk are: - ANSWER - Articulate
reasonable belief that the suspect is armed and poses a threat to them.
Which of the following details disqualifies an Amber Alert from being activated? - ANSWER - There is not
descriptive information about the victim, offender, and/or the abduction.
How many numbers are on a standard VIN? - ANSWER - 17
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,The purpose of any Code of Ethics is: - ANSWER - To identify expected behavior.
Define the term "vehicle stop". - ANSWER - Any situation where an officer deploys from his vehicle.
The most crucial aspect of a vehicle stop is: - ANSWER - The Assessment
The most important aspect of a high-risk vehicle stop? - ANSWER - Cover and Concealment
ORC 2903.02 Defines: - ANSWER - Murder
The penalty for the unauthorized use of OHLEG is: - ANSWER - Felony of the 5th degree.
A controlled buy is defined as: - ANSWER - Purchase of drugs by a confidential informant
The plain feel doctrine directly responds to? - ANSWER - Terry Pat Down/Frisk
What are the elements necessary to constitute an arrest? - ANSWER - Intent, Authority, and Seizure
How do you justify a warrantless, nonconsensual entry into a private dwelling to make an arrest? -
ANSWER - Exigent Circumstances
What describes a plain target? - ANSWER - Strike intended only to defend and control a subject until
he/she complies.
What are the 3 major components of the criminal justice system? - ANSWER - Law Enforcement,
Corrections, Courts
What is a goal of sentencing? - ANSWER - To punish the offender.
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,What did Maryland v. Wilson do in terms of guidelines for a police officer? - ANSWER - The right for
police officers to pull passengers out of a vehicle for officer safety.
Ethics could be identified as? - ANSWER - The moral actions, conduct, motives, and character of an
individual.
How many ethic responsibilities does a peace officer have? - ANSWER - Nine
How many clues can someone give you when doing the HGN? - ANSWER - 6
How many times will the average OVI violator drive intoxicated in a year? - ANSWER - 80 times per year
Identify the decision point in OVI detection phase 1: - ANSWER - Should I stop the vehicle?
Identify what a peace officer must use in order to determine reasonable suspicion of drug use: -
ANSWER - Their senses
Sexual activity is defined as what? - ANSWER - Sexual Conduct, Sexual Contact, or Both
Stress could be defined as... - ANSWER - A state of physical and psychological arousal
(T/F) The macro is one of the categories for crime scene photography. - ANSWER - True
What are the different types of building searches? - ANSWER - Unknown and High-risk Searches
What are the two legal foundations for making a vehicle search? - ANSWER - Probable Cause and
Reasonable Suspicion
What is a felony? - ANSWER - An offense defined by law as a felony.
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, What is ORC 2907.04? - ANSWER - Unlawful Sexual Misconduct with a Minor
What is ORC 2915.04? - ANSWER - Public Gambling
What is ORC 4511.22? - ANSWER - Slow Speed
What is ORC 2913.02? - ANSWER - Theft
What is ORC 2903.03? - ANSWER - Voluntary Manslaughter
What is the burden of proof that must be satisfied to obtain a search warrant? - ANSWER - Probably
Cause
What is the concept that is the foundation of the juvenile justice system? - ANSWER - Parens Patriae
What is the minimum age for alcohol consumption? - ANSWER - 21 Years Old
What is the role of a peace officer in regard to traffic? - ANSWER - Traffic Enforcement and Traffic
Investigation
What is the only reason you should share information you obtain from LEADS? - ANSWER - Criminal
Justice Purposes only
What is the ultimate purpose of Law Enforcement Training? - ANSWER - To be able to protect the life and
property of yourself and others.
What should the officer do if the initial investigation is complete but the child is still missing? - ANSWER -
Reach out to additional resources
When does the officer have to read someone their Miranda rights? - ANSWER - During a police custodial
interrogation
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