GPSTC Exam 7 Questions And Answers
What is perception? - ANSWERSthe ability to see, hear, or become aware of something
through the senses
What is observation? - ANSWERSan inference or judgement that is acquired from or
based on observing (use of senses)
What are techniques of patrol? - ANSWERStarget hardening and opportunity reduction
What are patrol patterns? - ANSWERScircular, double-back, and random
What should you always do with your patrol pattern? - ANSWERSalways vary them.
Switch between them every time you work
What is a hazard? - ANSWERSan unscheduled event
What is preventive enforcement? - ANSWERSpatrol that attempts to eliminate
opportunities for crime to occur and to deter other forms of non-criminal misconduct
which threatens peace and order
What are objectives of preventive enforcement? - ANSWERSdeter crime, apprehend
criminals, satisfy the public's demand for services related to crime, develop a sense of
security and confidence in the agency, and to recover stolen or lost property
What is direct enforcement? - ANSWERSpatrol in which the activities of an officer is
focused on a particular area or set of problems with the intention of proactively reducing
criminal activity or disrupt non-criminal activities which threaten the peace and order of
the community
What are 3 basic duties of police patrol? - ANSWERSthe protection of life and property,
the prevention of crime, and the maintenance of peace and order
What are types of patrol? - ANSWERSfoot, motorized, and specialized patrol
Should you be familiar with the physical and geographic characteristics of the area you
are responsible of patrolling? - ANSWERSyes
What are types of problem area patrol? - ANSWERSdirected, preventive, and
apprehension
What is In re winship? - ANSWERSproof beyond a reasonable doubt
What are 3 juvenile jurisdictions? - ANSWERSjuvenile exclusive original, concurrent,
and superior exclusive original
, What does the juvenile exclusive original included? - ANSWERSconcerns any
child:delinquent, alleged child in need of services, dependent, in need of
treatment/commitment as a mentally ill/developmentally disabled child, placed under
supervision of court, alleged to have committed a juvenile traffic offense
concerning child who is:has remained in foster care after the child's 18th birthday
involving any proceedings:judical consent to a marriage, employment, or enlistment in
armed forces, permanent guardianship, interstate compact, termination of parental
rights, emancipation, and abortion
What does concurrent jurisdiction included? - ANSWERScases involving juveniles can
be switch back and forth between superior and juvenile court. Mainly when it involves
cases including: murder, murder (2nd degree), voluntary manslaughter, rape,
aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, and
armed robbery with a weapon
What is In re gault? - ANSWERSwhen the youth has a right to counsel (or the presence
of parents)
How long are juveniles held until a detention hearing? - ANSWERS48 hours
How long after a juvenile is in custody is there a detention hearing? - ANSWERS24
hours
Family violence includes what relationships? - ANSWERSpast and present spouses,
persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and step
children, foster parents and foster children, and other persons living in or formally lived
in the same household
What crimes that can include family violence? - ANSWERSbattery, simple battery,
simple assault, assault, stalking, criminal damage to property, unlawful restraint, and
criminal trespass
How long do protective order remain? - ANSWERS1 year
Can you request to extend a protection order? - ANSWERSyes, it can be extended to 3
years or permanently
What can an officer not do when being called to a family violence situation? -
ANSWERScannot threaten, suggest, or otherwise indicate an arrest ("If I have to come
back here, everyone's getting arrested")
What are civil disputes? - ANSWERSany problem involving 2 or more parties and there
is no crime involved
