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SCCJA cumulative academy study Guide List the characteristics of culture? 1. Learned 2. Gives a range of acceptable behaviors 3. subject to change 4. Can't remain in isolation prejudice ... preconceived judgement, or opinion, or an adverse opinion or leaning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge:it can be favorable or unfavorable and shows a lack of tolerance. Intolerance results from careful consideration and study and from a full understanding of a given situation. Stereotype A generalization about a group where a defined set of characteristics is attributed to this group. Why is it important for police to understand hate crimes and why they are commit? A hate crime is a criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender's bias against a race, religion, disability, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Hate crimes are sometimes more brutal when they are committed. Most narcotic deaths are a result of ? Respiratory Depression If you neglect a vulnerable adult, what is the maximum prison sentence for this felony? 5 years If you exploit a vulnerable adult, you can be charged a maximum fine or given a maximum prison sentence. What is the max fine and max sentence? $5000.00 or 5 Years What threat level of vest only protects against .22, .25 and .32 caliber weapons? Level 1 If a business is robbed, who (name) shall be listed as the victim on the police report? Business name: As teaching note - you will also list all of the people who were victims of the robbery as well. Which Generational group has the largest generation in the workforce? Born between 1946 - 1964 Baby Boomers Which Generational group has the second largest generation in the workforce? Born between 1965-1980 Generation X Which Generational group has a strong sense of civic pride? Born between 1981-2000 Generation Y (Millennials) What 2 elements must an officer prove to charge someone with PWID? 1. Person possessed the drugs 2. He/she intended distribute the drugs Can "acquaintance" be used on the report if you know the nature of the relationship? No - If you know the relationship it should be listed specifically. When a person conforms to group norms because it appears that is what is expected it is called? Group prejudice This is known as a popular "date rape" drug? Rohypnol or Flunitrazepam - Also known as roofies. If you abuse a vulnerable adult, what is your max prison sentence for this felony? 5 years What is the most frequently encountered illegal drug worldwide? Marijuana If you abuse or neglect a vulnerable adult resulting in great bodily injury, what is your maximum sentence for this felony? 15 years What is the golden rule when confronted by a uniformed police officer when in plain clothes? The uniformed officer is in charge. If a victim is Hispanic, do you list this under race or ethnicity? Ethnicity Preconceived judgement or opinion formed without just grounds; can be favorable or unfavorable defines: Prejudice A conversation with a purpose designed to obtained and evaluate information given to LE officers by persons who have knowledge of events is defined as? Interview What drug is the most potent stimulant of natural origin and is extracted from the coca plant? Cocaine An adverse opinion resulting from a careful consideration and study and from a full understanding of a given situation defines? Intolerance Cannabis products typically reach their peak in a maximum of how many minutes? 30 minutes; however effects can linger 2 - 3 hours what type of questions should be asked in an interview? Open ended questions When members of another racial/ ethnic group are seen as a competition it is called? Personal prejudice What color personality type is the keeper of tradition? Their motivation is to belong and feel there is a right way to do everything. Thrive on routine. Gold What color personality type is always questioning the status quo? Their motivation is a quest for power and for them knowledge is power. Green What color personality type is searching for the meaning of life? Their motivation is to feel authentic and they are normally sensitive, romantic, and loyal. Blue What color personality type wants to do things now and have a "just do it" attitude? Their motivation is to be free. Orange In what percent of cases of the 2015 feloniously killed officers, was a backup present at their time of death? Over 50% of the time This is defined as perceiving others through a range of limited experiences which ultimately could create stereotyping of an entire group? Limited perception What is considered to be a fatal dosage of Fentanyl? 2mg We, as officers, are told that any use of force must be ________ and ________ by the Graham vs Connor court decision? Reasonable and Necessary What substance is a factor in 41% of deaths from motor vehicle accidents? Alcohol When you don't have enough information to proceed with accurate knowledge - this is known as ? Ignorance This class of drugs legitimately is used for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy? Stimulants What year did the Omnibus Act go into effect? 1993 What are the 3 types of situations granted under the emergency searches rule? 1. Hot pursuit of a fugitive. 2. To preserve life and safety. 3. To preserve evidence being destroyed or removed. If a victim is 5' 8", how should this be written on a report? 508 This drug is typically packaged in small silvery bags and is marketed as incense that can be smoked? K2 or Spice What does APC stand for when working with crime scenes? Approach, Position and Control When arriving on a crime scene what is the officers first priority? Officer personal safety A mandated reporter of vulnerable adults has __________ to report the incident? 24 hours or the next working day What is the most positive form of evidence found at a crime scene? Fingerprints Evidence that has the possibility of more than one source of the question material is defined as ? Class characteristics evidence All of the following are dynamics of vulnerable adult victimization EXCEPT? 1. Perpetrator Characteristics 2. Vulnerable Adult Stress 3. Caregiver Stress 4. Self Abuse / neglect Answer - Perpetrator characteristics Failure of a caregiver to provide the care, goods and services necessary to maintain the health/safety of a vulnerable adult defines? Neglect Which search pattern is commonly used for larger areas? Zone / Sector search What is the Golden Rule of a crime scene investigation? Do not touch anything Omnibus protection act refers to ? Title 43 Chapter 35 Omnibus means? Group of collected works Use of a box to store evidence can reduce fingerprints or DNA possibilities by ? 50% The innocence project estimates that approximately 77% of wrongful conviction cases are due to ? Eyewitness misidentification What is the most common type of plotting method used? Triangulation All of the following are the basic principles of crime scene investigation EXCEPT? 1. Crime scene searches 2. Drawing an overview of scene 3. Documentation 4. Evidence Recovery Answer - Drawing an overview of scene This is done much later for the court hearing. A vulnerable adult means a person ______ years of age or older who has a physical or mental condition which substantially impairs the person from adequately caring for himself ? 18 years of age or older Intergenerational violence is one which occurs across 2 or more generations? 1. True 2. False Answer - False Evidence which can be positively identified with an individual or source, Whenever sufficient quantities or identifiable markings are present, to the exclusion of all other sources defines ? Identifiable characteristics Which type of crime scene is as follows....The perpetrator did not plan well and was also an opportunist. Was uncomfortable with the location or surroundings? Disorganized crime scene Which type of crime scene is as follows....The perpetrator was methodical, well-organized who leaves little physical evidence. Organized crime scene Which type of crime scene may require officers to be posted at specific points along the barrier to protect the scene? Large crime scene What is the simple and most common sketch of a crime scene? Birds eye Every crime scene sketch should contain all of the following EXCEPT? 1.Legend 2. Evidence attached with the numbers or letters 3. Drawn to scale indicator 4. Directional north indicator Answer - Drawn to scale indicator 2 parallel searches offset by 90 degrees performed one after another. Used to accommodate most any size scene describes ? Grid search The theory that states that no one can enter a location without bringing something into the area and leaving some trace evidence behind and no one can exit a location without taking some evidence away is known as ? Locard's Theory of Exchange Crime scene is divided into a series of lanes in which personnel search up and down the lanes until the search is done is called ? Strip /line search What is the order of the following steps of drawing a crime scene? 1. Lay out the perimeter 2. Set forth fixed objects; i.e. furniture 3. Insert evidence as it is recovered 4. Record appropriate measurements 5. Make key, legend, compass orientation, etc. This search starts at the perimeter of the scene and works toward the center? Inward spiral A person who knowingly and willfully abuses or neglects a vulnerable adult resulting in the death of the vulnerable adult, is guilty of a felony and , upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than how many years imprisonment? 30 years A person who fails to report abuse of a vulnerable adult is guilty of a ___________ and upon conviction, must be fined not more than_________ years imprisonment? Misdemeanor and 1 year imprisonment A homeless person who has made the choice to be homeless cannot be classified as a vulnerable adult? True In the majority of the incidents where officers were killed feloniously in 2015 occurred at a distance of ______ feet? 0-5 Oxycodone is a schedule _______ drug? 2 or II ________________________ is commonly packaged in grams and sold in small plastic bags, bindles ( which look similar to headache powders ) and balloons . The price of this drug runs $20 to $80 per gram dependent upon purity. Heroin This case established that all use of force must be analyzed under the 4th amendment and its reasonableness standard ? Graham vs Connor Threat level ________ provides protection from higher velocity .357 magnum and .45 weapons? IIA What level vest does the SCCJA reccommend wearing? IIIA with a shock plate Officers should maintain ___________ feet from suspect? 6 to 8 The ____________ is the source for non - synthetic narcotics ? Poppy plant The triad of symptoms such as coma, pinpoint pupils and respiratory depression are strongly suggestive of ______________ ? Opioid poisoning This unit investigates vulnerable adult incidents occurring in facilities operated or contracted for operation by the Department of Mental Health or Department of Disabilities and Special needs ? Vulnerable Adult Investigations Unit ( SLED) A person who knowingly and willfully abuses or neglects a vulnerable adult resulting in great bodily injury is guilty of a felony and , upon conviction, must be imprisoned for not more than ___________ years ? 15 In the FBI National Statistical Study, officers were most likely to be assaulted by a suspect using ______________ ? Personal weapons Feet, hands, elbows, knees and other body parts Officers should create a minimum distance of _________ feet when dealing with a suspect using an edged weapon? 30 When photographing injuries, what photographic shots should be taken? 1. Full Body 2. Body Part 3. Specific Area without scale 4. Specific area with scale This plotting method requires measurements to be taken along and from a single point of reference line? Baseline A permanent record of all persons who have handled the piece of evidence since it was collected at the scene defines ? Chain of custody The street names for this drug are Chine White, China Girl, Great Bear and Tango and Cash ? Fentanyl Marijuana concentrates contain highly potent THC levels that could range from ________________________ ? 40 to 80% What is the primary cause of LE accidental deaths ? Automobile accidents The fleeing felon rule was established in 1985 by which case ? Tennessee vs Garner Drugs are placed in schedules I -V, depending on what factor ? 1. Medical use 2. Potential for abuse 3. Safety liability 4. Dependence liability Fentanyl is a schedule ________ synthetic opioid that is _________ times stronger than morphine ? Type II that is 80 to 100 times stronger than Morphine. The ____________ is the international standard for field testing suspicious substances ? NIK System of Narcotics Identification Who developed the Theory of Transfer ? Edmond Locard The most beneficial element to this type of search pattern is that it gives the person searching a different perspective changing the angle of the viewpoint ? Grid search This type of drug user has a higher rate of testing positive for AIDS or HIV ? Heroin LSD was used as a research tool to study ________________ ? Mental Illness This plotting method requires measurements to be taken along and from a single reference line ? Baseline Any substance or material in any form or quantity that poses an unreasonable risk to safety, health and property when transported in commerce is defined as ? Hazardous material Which parts of the body are the most vulnerable to injury from hazardous materials ? Respiratory tract and the lungs What is the Rule of Thumb when it comes to Hazardous material incident? To extend one arm out and hold your thumb. Look down your outstretched arm towards the incident. Close one eye and look at your thumb. if any part of the scene can be seen around your thumb you are to close. What is the role of first responder at a hazardous material incident? 1. Protect yourself 2. Identify the problem 3 Identify the material involved (If possible) 4. Determine the hazards. 5. evacuate and secure the area. 6 Set up communications Hazardous Material Class 1 Explosives Hazardous Material Class 2 Gases Hazardous Material Class 3 Flammable Liquids Hazardous Material Class 4 Flammable Solids Hazardous Material Class 5 Oxidizers and Organic Peroxide Hazardous Material Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances Hazardous Material Class 7 Radioactive Materials Hazardous Material Class 8 Corrosives Hazardous Material Class 9 Miscellaneous The NFPA 704 System was designed for what structures Fixed facilities or on free-standing structures What is the red section? Flammability hazards What is the blue section? health Hazards what is the white section? special precautions/information what is the yellow section? reactivity hazards In the DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK how is the blue section organized? Chemical names listed alphabetically In the DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK how is the orange section organized? guide pages with precautionary information In the DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK how is the green section organized? table of evacuation/isolation distances and water reactive substance. In the DOT EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK how is the yellow section organized? UN ID numbers listed numerically Crime Analysis, statistical breakdowns and budget report are classified as ? Administrative When does and officer initiate a report ? 1. When department policy prescribes 2. When a police action is taken 3. When statutes require What 4 items help to make a good report ? 1. Concise 2. Complete 3. Clarity 4. Factual A report should always be written in ______________________ ? First person past tense Street level interviews with individuals initiated by LE in an effort to obtain information relating to an investigation defines ? Field Interview Interview A conversation with the purpose designed to obtain and evaluate information given to law enforcement by a person who has knowledge of a crime, accident, or other matter of police interest. Interrogation The process of asking questions of a person arrested or suspected of a crime. Statement a single declaration or remark or an assertion; a report of facts or opinions; the act or process of stating or presenting orally or on paper. Taking a victim back to the crime scene for an on the scene suspect identification should not be done for what reason ? Due to possible identification of victim by suspect When describing clothing of an individual, an officer should follow the direction of .......... Top to bottom Formal interviews should be conducted in a .... Non threatening environment in an attempt to make interviewee as comfortable as possible What percent of communication is non verbal 80 % Which section of the NFPA 704 designate flammability hazards ? Red Which section of the NFPA 704 designate health hazards ? Blue In the DOT Emergency response guidebook, an officer would be able to find the chemical names listed alphabetically in section ? Blue If a civilian files a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. 83, they are seeking ? Financial compensation What is smokable methamphetamine called? Ice When dealing with potential opioid situations officers should : 1. Wear 2 pair of nitrile gloves 2. Wear respiratory protection 3. Wear safety goggles It is advisable to store body armor in the trunk of a car ? No Which type of ambush is considered to be the most dangerous to LE officers ? Coordinated attack what is mental illness? a condition that impacts and disrupts a person's thinking, feeling and mood,and may affect his/her ability to relate to others and daily functioning. what are some stigma to mental health? 1. That it is a family matter. 2. That they were just left in mental institutions. Anxiety Disorders cause a feeling of being overwhelmed, causes intense fear, or consistently impacts a person's ability to function in his/her daily life. Bipolar Disorder mood disorder in one experiences both manic and depressed episodes Borderline Personality Disorder a personality disorder characterized by inability to identity, in affect, and in impulse control Active shooter A suspect whose activity is immediately causing death and serious bodily injury. Armed Barricaded Suspect A suspect who is in a position of tactical advantage, usually barricaded in a room, building or vehicle, who is armed with a weapon. Traditional Deployment A tactical concept where law enforcement officers maintain a secure perimeter around an armed suspect and wait fro a specially trained units to arrive on scene and intervene. Rapid Deployment The swift and immediate deployment of law enforcement personnel. What is the response to active shooter? Direct to threat. STOP THE THREAT What is the response to an barricaded suspect? Locate, Isolate, Control What are the five stage of an active shooter? 1. Fantasy Stage-shooter only dreams of the shooting 2. Planning Stage- he/she is determining logistics 3. Preparation Stage-Suspect may be obtaining gunpowder or other chemicals for improvised explosive devices. 4. Approach Stage-the closer the time to the planned event, the more dangerous it will be for an officer taking action. 5. Implementation Stage- shooter opens fire What is cover? Physical protection from bullets, fragments of exploding rounds what is concealment? Hides you from view. What is APC in regarding to potential crime scenes? Approach, Position and Control What are the types of crime scene locations? 1. Indoors 2. Outside 3. Conveyances-things that move. 4 On the victim/suspect or their environment What amendment cover search and seizure? 4th Amendment What is the most important thing on a crime scene? officer safety What is a Crime Scene? The location where a crime has been committed or any place that evidence relating to a crime may be found. What is evidence? Any material, however microscopic, solid, liquid or gaseous that may aid in the determination of the truth during the investigation of a crime. What are the type of evidence 1. Prints 2. Blood and body fluids 3. Trace evidence 4. Footwear impressions 5. Tire impressions 6. Transient victim injuries 7. Weapons What did the Tennessee vs. Garner (1985) rule establish? Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or others. Graham vs. Connor Judged from the perspective of a reasonable and necessary( prudent ) rather than officer perception. *Reasonable standard What is a reactionary gap? 6-8 Feet What are the 4 ways a vulnerable adult victimized? 1. Caregiver Stress 2. Perpetrator Characteristics 3. Inter-generational/Trans-generational violence 4. Self Abuse/ Neglect Who reads your reports? 1. Your first leader(Supervisor) 2. Follow up investigators 3. Attorneys 4. Judges 5. Responding officers (Backup) 6. Victims 7. Civil courts 8. Probation Officers. 9. Advocates 10. The Media What is communication? The exchange of information or the technique of expressing ideas effectively What is a report? any written or electronic communication on a departmental form. What are the elements of a good report? 1. Factual 2. Clear 3. complete 4. Concise 5. impartial 6. Correct word transition 7. Cardinal Rule (self-explanatory, establish the elements of the crime, and be in chronological order What are of the step to writing a good report? 1. Prewriting 2. Organizing 3. Revise for Clarity 4. write in "First Person" 5. Proofread What are the three pages of a report? 1. Incident Report- page one 2. Supplementary Report -page two 3. Supplemental incident Report-page three What happened in 1776? Colonists declared their independence from England What happened in 1788? Constitution was ratified What happened in 1791 The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution What are the three parts of the Constitution? Preamble, 7 articles, 27 amendments What branch of government do law enforcement fall into? Executive In 1829 Sir Robert Peel Draft nine principles, What are the basic of the nine principle? 1. Prevent crime and disorder 2. Dependent upon public approval 3. Willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law 4. Necessity for the use of physical force and compulsion 5. impartial service to the law 6. Exercise of persuasion, advice and warning; minimum degree of physical force which is necessary. 7. Police is the public and the public are the police 8. Usurp the powers of the judiciary 9. The test of police efficiency is the absence of crime and disorder What is the 14th amendment? due process of law What is needed for Supreme Court to hear a case? Writ of Certiorari What are crimes made up of? Elements or key points that the state bears the burden of proving Common Law Court decisions Statutory Law Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures What is a preliminary hearing? "trial before the trial" at which the judge decides whether there is enough evidence (Probable Cause hearing) How many people on a jury if it is Magistrate and Municipal Courts? 6 How many people on a jury if it is Circuit Courts? 12 How many days does a tier 2 and 3 sex offender register? 1. Tier 2 -Bi-annually 2. Tier 3- quarterly Victim any individual who suffers direct or threatened physical, psychological, or financial harm as the result of the commission or attempted commission of a criminal offense. Who compensates victims of a crimes? SOVA (State Office of Victim Assistance) Who assist victims through referrals and grant funds? SCVAN(South Carolina Victims Assistance Network) Who assist victims with domestic violence shelters and rape crisis center? SCCADVASA(South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault) What is parens patriae? power of the state to act on behalf of the child and provide care and protection equivalent to that of a parent Kent v. US set rules for decision process of waiving juveniles to adult courts; must be a set hearing and counsel must have access to records What did In Re Gault do? Awarded Due Process to Juveniles What is a Child or Juvenile? A person less than seventeen years of age DV 3rd Causing, or offering/attempting to with the apparent present ability to do so, physical harm to a household member MISDEMEANOR Summary Court DV 2nd DV 3rd + special circumstances: Moderate bodily injury (or means likely to produce MBI), violation of PO, 1 prior MISDEMEANOR General Sessions Court DV 1st DV 2nd + special circumstances: Great bodily injury, violation of PO, 2+ priors, or the use of a firearm in any way FELONY General Sessions Court DV HAN DV 1st + special circumstances: extreme indifference to the value of human life w/ GBI occurring (or making a reasonable person believe GBI would result), violation of a PO, impeding breathing/circulation to the point of stupor or loss of consciousness DV statue 1 Based on probable cause 2 to make an arrest 3 to prevent injury to a family or household member State v. Abdullah 4th Amendment does not bar LE from making warrant-less entries and searches when they REASONABLY BELIEVE (REASONABLE SUSPICION)that a person within is in need of immediate aid. SC Domestic Violence Statute Section 16-25-70 Mandates officers investigate complaints of domestic violence and that the investigation must be documented on an incident report form which must be maintained by the investigating agency. What is the Cycle of Violence Theory 1 Tension building phase 2 Acute battering phase 3 Honeymoon phase [Show More]

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