1.
R-1 2.1.1

August Volmer can best be remembered for:
A.identifying police corruption
B.developing foot patrol methods
C.creating the FBI
D.his contribution to the goal of professionalizing the police
2.1.1



2. Police professionalism became a major issue in ____________.
A.the late 40s
B.the late 50s
C.the late 60's
D.the late 70's
2.1.1


3. A study of 289 agencies in 1986 on entry-level educational requirements, reported that ____________.
A.0.9 percent had no minimum educational requirement
B.84.8 percent had a high school or G.E.D. requirement
C.0.6 percent required a four-year baccalaureate degree
D.all of the above
2.1.1


4. . Requirements for election of Sheriff or set out by __________________.
A.Art. 2, Sec. 13 Texas Constitution
B.Art. 5, Sec. 18 Texas Constitution
C.Art. 5, Sec. 23 Texas Constitution
D.the commissioner's court of that county
2.1.2


5. In ______ the Texas Legislature enacted legislation that created the Commission.

A.1962
B.1965
C.1972
D.1975
2.1.3


6. When notifying the commission of an arrest the licensee must including, _________________.
A.the name of the arresting agency
B.the style, court, and cause number of the charge or indictment, if any
C.the address to which notice of any commission action will be mailed.
D.all of the above
2.1.4


7. A person under section 211.27. Reporting Responsibilities of Individuals, must also report to the commission the final disposition of the criminal action within ________ of the effective date of the disposition.

A.30 days
B.60 days,
C.90 days,
D.1 year
2.1.4




8. Under 217.1. Minimum Standards for Initial Licensure a person must ______________.
A.be prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle
B.show no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use after a physical examination, blood test, or other medical test
C.not be subjected to a background investigation and be interviewed prior to appointment by representatives of the appointing authority;
D.be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition
2.1.4



9. Except as provided by Sections 1701.310 and 1701.311, a person may not appoint a person to serve as an officer, county jailer, or public security officer unless the person appointed holds _________________.
A.a concealed handgun license
B.an appropriate drivers license issued by DPS
C.an appropriate license issued by the commission
D.a baccalaureate degree
2.1.4


10. To be eligible to take a state licensing examination, a student must have ______________.
A.a letter from a chief or sheriff
B.two number 2 pencils
C.a valid endorsement of eligibility
D.a baccalaureate degree
2.1.4



11. To be eligible to sit for an examination, an examinee must ____________________________.
A.report on time
B.display upon request some identification card which contains a photograph
C.not disrupt the examination
D.comply with all the written and verbal instructions of the proctor
E.all of the above
2.1.4



12. A peace officer appointed to the officer's first supervisory position must receive in-service training on supervision during the _________ period after the date of that appointment.

A.12-month
B.24-month
C.36-month
D.48-month
2.1.4


13. A minimum standard for the annual handguns firearms proficiency course of fire under Rule- 217.21 shall include:
A.at least 5 rounds of duty ammunition
B.at least 10 rounds of duty ammunition
C.at least 15 rounds of duty ammunition
D.at least 25 rounds of duty ammunition


14. A minimum standard for the annual firearms proficiency course of fire under Rule- 217.21 rifle qualifications shall include __________________________________.
A.a minimum of 20 rounds of duty ammunition fired at a range of at least 75 yards
B.a minimum of 25 rounds of duty ammunition fired at a range of at least 75 yards
C.a minimum of 20 rounds of duty ammunition fired at a range of at least 100 yards
D.a minimum of 25 rounds of duty ammunition fired at a range of at least 100 yards
2.1.4


15. A minimum standard for the annual firearms proficiency course of fire under Rule- 217.21 fully automatic weapons shall include:
A.at least 5 rounds of duty ammunition
B.at least 10 rounds of duty ammunition
C.at least 25 rounds of duty ammunition
D.at least 30 rounds of duty ammunition
2.1.4



16. The minimum standards for the annual firearms proficiency course of fire under Rule- 217.21 , fully automatic weapons, shall

A.include the wearing of hat for protection
B.include two magazine changes
C.include at least two timed reload
D.include at least one timed reloads
2.1.4



17. Sec. 1701.355. (Occupation Code)CONTINUING DEMONSTRATION OF WEAPONS PROFICIENCY, allows who to define the weapons proficiency requirements?
A.The agency
B.The commission
C.The ATF
D.All of the above
2.1.4


18. Statistics related to law enforcement in Texas from June 2000 data
Number of active peace officer licenses: _________________

A.32,750
B.51,302
C.65,203
D.74,201
2.1.5



19. Statistics related to law enforcement in Texas from June 2000 data
Number of active reserve licenses: _____________
A.4,405
B.5,088
C.7,508
D.8,805
2.1.5


20. The _________ was the nighttime system of policing .
A.Watch
B.Ward
C.City Marshal
D.Sheriff
2.1.1


21. An order from the court directing the person responsible for holding an individual in jail or prison to bring that person before the court and show why he is being held in custody is called a:
A.Writ of Attainder
B.Writ of Custody
C.Writ of Mandamus
D.Writ of Habeas Corpus
4.1.2


22. he Fourth Amendment to the Constitution:
A.Establishes the separation of powers
B.Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
C.Protects citizens from being compelled to be witnesses against themselves
D.Provides for the Writ of Habeas Corpus
4.1.5


23. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides which of the following protections:
A.Freedom of the press
B.Probable cause for arrests
C.Right to a jury trial
D.Freedom from double jeopardy
4.1.6


24. Which amendment to the constitution gives citizens the right to an attorney during criminal proceedings?
A.Fourth Amendment
B.Fifth Amendment
C.Tenth Amendment
D.Sixth Amendment
4.1.7


25. A religion that worships the Dallas Cowboys Football team as idols ______ be prohibited by the government because of the First Amendment.
A.can
B.cannot
C.may
D.shall
4.1.4


26. A state government ________ the impact of any Supreme Court decision by passing it's own constitutional amendment doing away with the Supreme Courts decision.
A.may modify   
B.cannot lessen
C.can lessen
D.shall lessen
4.1.3


27. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees:
A.freedom of the press
B.excessive bails
C.due process of law
D.probable cause
4.1.11


28.
R-2 4.1.3

Article 3 of the Constitution is important because:
A.it establishes the procedure for the election of the President and Vice-President
B.it establishes our freedom of religion
C.it establishes the right to counsel for any person
D.it creates the Supreme Court of the U.S. and defines its jurisdiction
4.1.3



29.
R-2 4.1.3

There is only one crime defined in the U.S. Constitution. What is it?
A.murder of the President
B.lying to Congress
C.treason
D.burning the Flag
4.1.3



30. Amendment 8 of the U.S. Constitution establishes:
A.the right to a speedy trial
B.right against self-incrimination
C.right against cruel or unusual punishment
D.freedom of the press
4.1.8


31. One of the major differences between the federal Bill of Rights and the State of Texas Bill of Rights is:
A.Texas does not have a due process amendment
B.Texas has a section on the commitment of persons of unsound mind
C.the U.S. Bill of Rights has no Writ of Habeas Corpus
D.Texas has no right to keep and bear arms
4.2.1


32.
R-3 4.1.5

An example of an unreasonable seizure as defined in the 4th Amendment to the Constitution would be the case of:
A.Miranda vs. Arizona
B.Monroe vs. Pape
C.Tennessee vs. Garner
D.Williams vs. Texas
4.1.5



33.
R-4 4.1.6

An example of the 5th Amendment right to protection against self-incrimination is the case of:
A.Miranda vs. Arizona
B.Monroe vs. Pape
C.Tennessee vs. Garner
D.Williams vs. Texas
4.1.6



34.
R-5 4.1.7

Which of the following is not protected by the 6th Amendment to the Constitution?
A.double jeopardy
B.right to counsel
C.right to a speedy and public trial
D.confronting one's accusers through cross examination
4.1.7



35.
R-6 4.1.8

The 8th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees:
A.freedom from unreasonable searches
B.right to counsel
C.right against self-incrimination
D.right against cruel or unusually punishment
4.1.8



36.
R-6 4.1.8

Which of the following rights is not defined by the 8th Amendment to the Constitution?
A.the right to reasonable bail
B.the right to be free of cruel or unusual punishment
C.freedom of the press
D.right to be free to be free of excessive fines
4.1.8



37. Which of the following is provided for in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution?
A.those powers not delegated to the U.S., nor prohibited by the Constitution to the States, are reserved to the States (the Police Powers)
B.freedom from excessive bail
C.the right to a speedy and public trial
D.the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people (individual rights)
4.1.9


38. Which of the following statements is not true about the concept of professionalism?
A.it is a vocation in which professed knowledge of some branch of learning is used in application to the affairs of others.
B.a vocation requiring advanced training in some liberal art or science
C.it usually requires mental rather than manual work
D.they know better about their specialty than others would
E.there is little variance between individuals as to their compatibility with the characteristics of professionalism
3.1.1


39. Which of the following is not a characteristic of professionalism?
A.continuing education
B.assessment of client needs
C.little or no standards for entry
D.standards for ethical conduct
3.1.2


40.
R-7 3.1.2

One of the advantages of the professional model for law enforcement is:
A.it limits entry into the work force from the poor because of the limited educational opportunities
B.stronger community support and respect
C.higher salaries for job occupants
D.the costs of training and development
3.1.2



41.
R-7 3.1.2

Which of the following statements is not true about the professional model of law enforcement?
A.it allows law enforcement to better serve the community
B.it makes for more effective problem solving by law enforcement
C.it improves the financial rewards for law enforcement
D.it promotes ethical conduct by the law enforcement community
E.all of the above are true statements about the professional model for law enforcement
3.1.2



42. Values: (as discussed in professionalism/ethics)
A.are easily defined
B.are constant from location to location, group to group
C.are what influence our behavior
D.have always endured through time
3.2.2


43.
R-8 3.2.2

Which of the following statements is true?
A.ethical problems are easy to identify
B.it is not important to live our personal lives practicing honesty and integrity - we can change our roles of personal vs. professional
C.a peace officers actions affect only those inside the criminal justice system
D.peer pressure can work for or against ethical behavior
3.2.2



44.
R-8 3.2.2

The ___________________ is performed by being objective and ethical in personal behavior and in functioning as a representatives of the criminal justice system.
A.ethical role
B.professional role
C.paramilitary role
D.law enforcement role
3.2.2



45.
R-8 3.2.2

__________________ involves the expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices.
A.Ethics
B.Objectivity
C.Professionalism
D.Communion
3.2.2



46.
R-9 3.1.1

Which of the following statements is not true concerning the concept of professionalism?
A.it is applied only to the military profession
B.it comes from those professing their vows to a religious order - the act of professing
C.it requires advanced training in some liberal art or science
D.it is a vocation in which professed knowledge of some branch of learning is used in its application to the affairs of others
3.1.1



47. ______ is the body of law concerned with the remedy of private rights.
A.Civil law
B.Criminal law
C.The model Penal Code
D.The law of nature
5.1.2


48. A Municipal Court is a function of the ______ component of the Criminal Justice System.
A.police
B.courts
C.correctional system
D.legislative
5.1.1


49. Which of the following prescribes the punishment to be imposed for criminal conduct?
A.civil law
B.tort
C.criminal law
D.Texas Rules of Court
5.1.3


50. The purpose of ______ is preventing harm to society.
A.criminal law
B.civil law
C.torts
D.contracts
5.1.3



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