1. You may use ____________ to prevent someone from committing suicide.
A.deadly force
B.force
C.force or deadly force
D.none of the above may be used to prevent suicide


2. __________ is the Supreme Court case which limited when a police officer may use deadly force in a fleeing felon situation.
A.Mapp vs. Ohio
B.Terry vs. Ohio
C.Agular vs. Texas
D.Tennessee vs. Garner


3. The Supreme Court case on the use of deadly force against a fleeing felon, although limiting when deadly force may be used, still allows the use of deadly force against any fleeing felon.
A.True
B.False


4. If someone verbally abuses you, you are justified in using force against that person.
A.True
B.False


5. There are no circumstances where an individual may use force to resist an arrest or search.
A.True
B.False


6. The Penal Code allows the use of deadly force to prevent the imminent commission of certain offenses.
A.True
B.False


7. You may use only the amount of force necessary to restrain a person resisting an arrest or search.
A.True
B.False


8. The use of _________ is justifiable to prevent the escape of an arrested person when the force used could have been employed to effect the arrest for the offense under which the person is in custody.      
A.deadly force
B.force
C.restraints
D.firearms


9. The use of force is not justified:
A.by a grandparent to discipline a child
B.to discipline a child if the actor is entrusted with the care or supervision of the person for a special purpose and the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary to maintain discipline in a group
C.the actor is the guardian of an incompetent and believes it is necessary to show the incompetent who is in charge of their care
D.all of the above


10. The fact that the use of force might be justified:
A.affects the civil remedies that might be available
B.partially affects the civil remedies that might be available
C.does not affect the civil remedies that might be available
D.is not a factor to be concerned with in the use of force


11. You, as a peace officer, have a duty to retreat before using deadly force.
A.True
B.False


12.
R-1 3.3.35(B)1M

The Penal Code permits the use of deadly force to prevent the commission of theft or criminal mischief at anytime.
A.True
B.False



13. __________ is the minimum amount of lawful force sufficient to achieve a legitimate police objective.
A.Force
B.Deadly force
C.Reasonable force
D.A & B
E.None of the above


14. Which of the following is not an element needed for a civil suit to be filed against a police officer in Federal Court under Section 1983?
A.That the officer acted under color of law
B.A person acted
C.The victim was deprived of a constitutionally guaranteed right
D.It was a custom of the officers agency


15. The threat to use deadly force, even if deadly force would not be justified, is allowed if it were the intention of the actor to create an apprehension of the use of deadly force.
A.True
B.False


16. You could be prosecuted for the reckless injury or killing of an innocent third party if the use or manner of use of force clearly presents an unreasonable and unjustifiable risk of injury to innocent bystanders.
A.True
B.False


17. It is _______________ that the conduct in question was justified under Chapter 9 of the Penal Code.
A.NO defense to prosecution
B.A defense to prosecution
C.only important in civil suits
D.irrelevant


18. Confinement is justified when ____________ is justified by Chapter 9.
A.force
B.custody
C.detention
D.deadly force


19. You can use force to resist:
A.an arrest that is unlawful
B.a detention that is unlawful
C.an arrest where the officer, before you offer any resistance, uses or attempts to use more force than is necessary to make the arrest
D.never


20. Under which of the following could you not use deadly force?
A.to prevent another from fleeing immediately after committing criminal mischief
B.to the degree you reasonably believe the deadly force is immediately necessary to protect ones' self against the others use of unlawful deadly force
C.to prevent the others imminent commission of aggravated sexual assault
D.to prevent the others immeninent commission of aggravated kidnapping


21. ________________________ is the minimum amount of lawful aggression sufficient to achieve a legitimate law enforcement objective.
A.force
B.reasonable or necessary force
C.deadly force
D.coercement


22. Which of the following statements is true concerning the psychological aspects of the use of force?
A.The police role is primarily offensive in nature in a physical arrest.
B.Self-control results from confidence in one's skills through practice and training.
C.Control is a "one-way street" where only the suspect needs to be controlled.
D.The officer being in control of his emotions has no influence on his ability to control a suspect.


23. Which of the following is the most common type of resistance encountered by law enforcement officers?
A.passive resistance
B.hitting/kicking
C.weapon
D.pulling away


24. Which of the following moral considerations or forces is most likely to have the greatest influence on an officer's decision to use deadly force?
A.the law (both statutory and case)
B.the informal organization
C.departmental policy
D.the individual's conscience and values


25. Of the listed choices, which would be the highest force option (force level)?
A.impact weapon
B.verbal communication
C.professional presence
D.weaponless strategies


26. Which of the listed verbal appeals is an appeal from an officer to another person, and is based upon the officer's professional assurance of a desire for a positive outcome?
A.practical appeal
B.rational appeal
C.ethical appeal
D.personal appeal


27. Which of the following is NOT a true statement concerning a professional police officer's use of force?
A.knowing when to move from words to force
B.knowing when to return to words once a threat is over
C.having the ability to evaluate personal performance
D.none of the above; all are true statements


28. Who is responsible for administering the Crime Victim's Compensation Act?
A.the Legislature
B.the Department of Public Safety
C.the Department of Human Services
D.the Attorney General
E.both B & C


29. When investigating a domestic complaint, which of the following would NOT be correct for evaluating information received about the dispute?
A.upon arrival observe and listen for unusual conditions
B.approach the site in a cautious manner
C.run up to the site in order to use the element of surprise to your advantage
D.enter site cautiously looking for weapons


30.
R-2 3.12.3

The Crime Victim's Compensation Act may provide assistance for a victim of:
A.Burglary of a Habitation
B.Auto Theft
C.Criminal Mischief
D.Personal injury or death as a result of preventing crime or apprehending criminals
E.All of the above



31. Which of the following are types of abuse common to family violence?
A.sexual
B.destruction of property or pets
C.physical
D.emotional
E.all of the above


32. Family violence is a crime and should be treated as one. When probable cause is present, the officer's role is to:
A.not make an arrest if the victim spouse asks the officer not to do so
B.attempt mediation to try to calm the situation so arrest is not necessary
C.ask that one party leave for the night so potential conflict is reduced
D.make the arrest


33. Family violence statistics indicate that:
A.wife beating usually only results in minor injuries not requiring medical treatment
B.about one-third (30%) of murdered women are killed by their husbands or boyfriends
C.victims leave an average of six times before they leave for good
D.in approximately two-thirds (60%) of homes with spouse abuse, children are beaten as well
E.answers b, c, and d are all correct


34. Which of the following is true?
A.violent incidents generally only occur once
B.batterers probably grew up in homes where they were abused or witnessed abuse
C.the parties eventually work things out and the violence disappears over time
D.after a violent incident, batterers usually blame themselves


35. When an assault occurs without negative consequences for the batterer, he:
A.eventually surrender himself to local authorities
B.usually sees he has a behavioral problem and seeks help
C.realizes that in Texas the law permits a husband to discipline a wife with unruly behavior
D.finds it easy to deny to himself and others that he did anything wrong


36. One of the characteristics of a batterer is:
A.he denies responsibility for his violent actions
B.usually tries to hide his violent factions from his children
C.generally is not himself a victim of past family violence
D.is not very possessive of his spouse because he feels she's just a slut


37. When responding to a reported family violence incident, officers should:
A.arrive at the scene with lights and siren going to stop the violence
B.approach the scene as one of potential high risk being observant for facts and circumstances which might support probable cause for an arrest
C.be as aggressive and authoritarian as possible always using strong force to let the parties know who is in charge
D.always leave immediately if someone meets officers at the front door and says that it was just a family argument and the officers remain they will be filed on for trespassing


38. When interviewing a victim of family violence, officers should:
A.not allow the victim to ventilate, but get right to the facts of the incident
B.tell the victim the officer will leave if she does not stop crying and start cooperating
C.press the victim for an explanation of why she did what she did to provoke him
D.acknowledge her fear of future violence from the abuser and reassure her that the officers are concerned for her safety


39. In Texas, which of the following would qualify for a Protective Order?
A.brother and sister
B.landlord and tenant
C.co-workers
D.neighbors


40. Once signed by an appropriate court of jurisdiction, a Protective Order:
A.is both civilly and, in some respects, criminally enforceable
B.is valid for up to two years
C.is valid only in the county where the Protective Order was granted
D.both a and b are true statements


41. The person to whom the Protective Order is directed is usually ordered by the court NOT to:
A.communicate directly or indirectly with specified persons in a threatening or harassing manner
B.file for divorce during the tenure of the Protective Order
C.move out of the county in which the Protective Order was granted
D.all of the above are true statements


42. Following the issuance of a Protective Order, if the victim reconciles with the person to whom the order was directed:
A.the Protective Order is automatically nullified
B.the Protective order remains in full force and effect
C.officers may not then arrest the abuser for a violation of the previously arrestable "prohibited acts"
D.the parties must notify their attorneys and the judge who issued the Protective Order that the parties have legally reconciled


43. Which of the following are types of abuse common to family violence?
A.sexual
B.destruction of property or pets
C.emotional
D.all of the above   


44. Family violence is a crime and should be treated as one. When probable cause is present, the officer's role is to:
A.not make an arrest if the victim spouse asks the officer not to do so
B.attempt mediation to try to calm the situation so arrest is not necessary
C.ask that one party leave for the night so potential conflict is reduced
D.make the arrest


45. Which of the following is true?
A.violent incidents generally only occur once
B.batterers probably grew up in homes where they were abused or witnessed abuse
C.the parties eventually work things out and the violence disappears over time
D.after a violent incident, batterers usually blame themselves


46. When an assault occurs without negative consequences for the batterer, he:
A.eventually surrender himself to local authorities
B.usually sees he has a behavior problem and seeks help
C.realizes that in Texas the law permits a husband to discipline a wife with unruly behavior
D.finds it easy to deny to himself and others that he did anything wrong


47. One of the characteristics of a batterer is:
A.he denies responsibility for his violent actions
B.usually tries to hide his violent actions from his children
C.generally is not himself a victim of past family violence
D.is not very possessive of his spouse because he feels she's just a slut


48. When responding to a reported family violence incident, officers should:
A.arrive at the scene with lights and siren going to stop the violence
B.approach the scene as one of potential high risk being observant for facts and circumstances which might support probable cause for an arrest
C.be as aggressive and authoritarian as possible always using strong force to let the parties know who is in charge
D.always leave immediately if someone meets officers at the front door (this person will usually say that it was just a family argument and that if the officers remain they will be filed on for trespassing)


49. When interviewing a victim of family violence, officers should:
A.not allow the victim to ventilate, but get right to the facts of the incident
B.tell the victim the officer will leave if she does not stop crying and start cooperating
C.press the victim for an explanation of why she die what she did to provoke him
D.acknowledge her fear of future violence from the abuser and reassure her that the officers are concerned for her safety


50. Family violence is a crime and should be treated as one. When probable cause is present, the officer's role is to:
A.not make an arrest if the victim spouse asks the officer not to do so
B.attempt mediation to try to calm the situation so arrest is not necessary
C.ask that one party leave for the night so potential conflict is reduced
D.make the arrest



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