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SOCE PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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SOCE PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSIf an officer is found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor, what would happen to the
officer's certification? - Answers-Revocation of certification
______________to upload the law through the investigation of violations of criminal law;
to protect the USA from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. - Answers-FBI
Which statement is most accurate about case law? - Answers-The body of law is
formed by the decisions of the court system.
These rights, such as freedom of speech, protection against unreasonable searches
and seizures, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, are described in the first
ten amendments to the constitution, which are known as the: - Answers-Bill of Rights
The __________________amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
and counsel, an impartial jury, to be informed of the nature of charges and to confront
witnesses - Answers-Sixth Amendment
At 3:00 AM officer Dennis was patrolling the streets when he cane encountered with a
male wearing a university hoody over his head with an object in his hands walking
towards the dorms, when officer Dennis approached the male he began to walk faster
and not look back, based on what legal concept can officer Dennis detain the male? -
Answers-Reasonable Suspicion
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect of:
1. The offender entered and remained in a structure or conveyance owned by or in the
possession of the victim.
2. The offender did not have the permission or consent of the victim, or anyone
authorized to act for the victim to enter and/or remain in the structure or conveyance at
the time.
3. At the time of entering and/or remaining in the structure or conveyance, the offender
had a fully formed, conscious intent to commit the crime that is listed in the charge. -
Answers-Elements of Burglary
Which statement does not apply to ethical decision making? - Answers-Can I get away
with what I'm about to do?
During a traffic stop, the officer has probable cause to believe that the driver is under
the influence, therefore the officer is placing the suspect under arrest for DUI, the officer
places the handcuffs on the suspect and tells the suspect to walk to the back of the car.
Once the suspect began to walk the suspect fell and hurt himself since he could not
break his fall. Under what tort can the suspect try to sue the officer? - Answers-
Negligence
,On February 17, 2012 Alex and his friends planned to stage a burglary at Alex's house.
Alex told his friends that he would take his parents out to dinner while they would
burglarize his parents home and take their TV and expensive jewelry. Once the burglary
would take place Alex and his friends promised to share the money. What is Alex's role
in the staged crime? - Answers-Principal Of The First Degree
Which is most accurate about FCIC? - Answers-Provides wanted and missing persons
information.
The ______________________ of the interview is the the warm-up stage. During this
stage, the officer will establish rapport and build understanding with the interviewee and
him or herself. - Answers-Initial Stage
Operational reports are generally linked to three major categories: offense-incident
reports, arrest affidavits and _________________or follow-up reports. - Answers-
Supplemental
The following apply to which type of substance: razor blades, dilated pupils? - Answers-
Cocaine/Crack
The first A in SARA model means__________________ - Answers-Analysis
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of_________________?
1. The offender actually and intentionally touched or struck the victim against the
victim's will.
2. The offender intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. - Answers-Elements of
Battery
The state must prove the following elements to convict a suspect
of__________________?
1. The offender intentionally and unlawfully threatened, either by word or act, to do
violence to the victim.
2. At the time, the offender appeared to have the ability to carry out the threat.
3. The act of the offender created in the mind of the victim a well-founded fear that the
violence was about to take place.
4. The victim was at the time a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical
care provider, law enforcement explorer, public transit employee of agent, or other
specified officer.
5. The offender knew the victim was a law enforcement officer, firefighter, employee or
agent, or other specified officer.
6. t the time of the assault, the victim was engaged in the lawful performance of his
duties. - Answers-Elements of Assault on Law Enforcement Officer of Firefighter
Who does domestic violence pertain to? - Answers-Family or household members
, A women picked up someone else's luggage at the airport that was identical to hers.
She has no criminal intent to steal it, it was a mistake. What legal defense applies to the
woman? - Answers-Mistake of ignorance of fact
Examples of drugs, a gun, clothing, or money would be considered what type of
evidence? - Answers-Physical evidence
Law enforcement officers are also authorized to use reasonable and necessary force to
effect an __________________? - Answers-Investigative Stop
An officer must gather and analyze information to understand a situation before
proceeding. - Answers-Understanding
True survival readiness involves _____________? - Answers-Practical preparedness,
firearm proficiency and first aid skills
Factors that depend on an individual's likes or dislikes. - Answers-Personal Stressors
Which statement is most accurate? - Answers-While patrolling on foot during the day,
officers should use sidewalks in order to be high visible and observe surrounding more
efficiently. At night officers should keep close to buildings, which allow them to inspect
interiors while concealed in shadows.
15 years imprisonment with a fine of $10,000 or both applies to which classification of
offenses? - Answers-Felony 2nd degree
Under the Stop and Frisk law, an______________may be only if the officer has
reasonable suspicion that the person stopped was committing, is committing, or is about
to commit a law violation. - Answers-Investigative Stop
_______________is the standard of justification needed to support a legal Terry stop or
investigative detention. Simply means that an officer can articulate, or put into words,
facts that support a suspicion that the person stopped was involved in a law violation. -
Answers-Reasonable Suspicion
Which statement is most accurate about pretext stops? - Answers-An officer can stop
the vehicle due to equipment violation but really wants to investigate other, more
serious criminal activity.
During the court hearing of Jason Jones, the officer admitted to illegally obtaining
evidence against Mr. Jones, due to the violation of the constitution which rule did the
officer violate? - Answers-Exclusionary Rule
Which of the following can an officer make an arrest which did not occur in his or her
presence? - Answers-Act Of Domestic Violence
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