1. 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


2. 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


3. 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



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


5. 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


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. 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



9.
R-1 3.2.2

Which of the following statements is true? 3.2.2
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



10.
R-1 3.2.2

__________________ involves the expression or use of facts without distortion by personal feelings or prejudices. 3.2.2
A.ethics
B.objectivity
C.professionalism
D.communion



11.
R-2 3.1.2

One of the advantages of the professional model for law enforcement is: 3.1.2
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



12. 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: [3.1.1-A]
A.Writ of Attainder
B.Writ of Custody
C.Writ of Mandamus
D.Writ of Habeas Corpus


13. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution: (3.1.1-C)
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


14. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution provides which of the following protections: [3.1.1-D]
A.Freedom of the press
B.Probable cause for arrests
C.Right to a jury trial
D.Freedom from double jeopardy


15. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees: (3.1.1-G)
A.freedom of the press
B.excessive bails
C.due process of law
D.probable cause


16.
R-3 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



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


18.
R-4 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



19.
R-5 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



20.
R-6 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



21. 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)


22. ______ 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


23. 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


24. 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


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


26. Which of the following is not a magistrate in Texas? (3.2.2 -A)
A.Judges of the County Court at Law
B.County Judges
C.Municipal Court Judges
D.State Attorney General


27.
R-7 6.2.2

Which of the following would not be a peace officer as defined by Article 2, Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Inspectors of the U.S. Postal Service
B.Adjunct Police Officers
C.Rangers and Officers of the Department of Public Safety
D.Officers commissioned by the governing board of a Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority



28.
R-8 6.2.3

The _____________________ is custodian of prisoners. [3.2.2-G]
A.Court issuing custodial notice
B.Chief of Police
C.Sheriff
D.Jailor
E.Arresting officer



29.
R-8 6.2.3

Each sheriff shall be: [3.2.2-F]
A.A minimum of 31 years of age at time of election
B.Conservator of public morals
C.Conservator of the laws of Texas
D.Conservator of the peace



30. Which of the following does not have jurisdiction in criminal actions. (3.2.3 - A)
A.County Courts at Law
B.Justice Courts
C.District Courts
D.the Texas Supreme Court


31.
R-9 6.5.6

You have probable cause to believe that weapons prohibited by the Penal Code are kept in a file cabinet in the editors office of the local newspaper. You may: [3.2.9-B]
A.Obtain a search warrant and seize the cabinet
B.Obtain a search warrant and arrest the editor
C.Obtain a search warrant and seize the weapons
D.No search warrant may be issued



32.
R-9 6.5.6

A search warrant runs for: [3.2.9-E]
A.30 days
B.5 days excluding the day it was issued
C.3 days excluding the day it was issued and the day it is executed
D.There is no time limit



33.
R-10 6.5.7

A __________ is the written statement of a grand jury accusing a person therein named of some act or omission which, by law, is declared to be an offense.
A.information
B.complaint
C.indictment
D.writ



34. Which of the following is a true statement about arrest warrants: (3.2.6)
A.A warrant may be telegraphed
B.No greater force than is necessary shall be resorted to secure the arrest of the accused
C.If the officer does not have the warrant of arrest in his possession at the time of arrest, he shall inform the defendant of the offense charged and the fact a warrant has been issued
D.All of the above are true statements


35.
R-11 6.5.5

The _______________ is a written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law. (3.2.6-A)
A.Warrant of arrest
B.Probable cause waiver
C.Complaint
D.Indictment
E.Commitment



36.
R-11 6.5.5

The affidavit made before the Magistrate, District Attorney, or County Attorney which alleges an offense is called: (3.2.6-C)
A.A warrant of arrest
B.A probable cause waiver
C.A complaint
D.An indictment



37. When the defendant is arrested at night, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure requires that he be taken before a magistrate: [3.2.6-G]
A.No sooner than daylight
B.Immediately
C.Without unnecessary delay
D.As soon as the magistrate's office is open
E.Whenever it is convenient for the officer to do so


38. A Capias may be executed by any: (3.2.10-B)
A.Reasonable person
B.Executor
C.Peace Officer
D.Person


39.
R-12 6.5.8

A ____________ is a writ issued by the court or clerk, commanding any peace officer to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on a day and time stated in the writ.
A.Warrant
B.Capias
C.Complaint
D.Indictment



40. A justice of the peace shall conduct an inquest into the death of a person who dies in the county served by the justice in each of the following cases EXCEPT :
A.The body of the person is found and the cause or circumstances of death are unknown
B.the person dies in a hospital or other institution and the attending physician is able to certify the cause of death
C.The person dies in prison or in jail
D.The person commits suicide or the circumstances of the death indicate that the death may have been caused by suicide
E.All of the above are correct answers


41. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.To adopt measures for preventing the commission of crime
B.To insure the uniform enforcement of the laws of the State of Texas
C.To insure a fair and impartial trial
D.To bring to the investigation of each offense on the trial all the evidence tending to produce conviction or acquittal
E.All of the above are correct


42.
R-13 6.5.1

For which of the following is there no time limit for presentation of an indictment?
A.Manslaughter
B.Burglary
C.Murder
D.Both murder and manslaughter have no time limit



43. Which of the following would not be a reason for the issuance of subpoena? 6.5.9
A.to appear before a court to testify in a criminal action
B.to appear at a habeas corpus hearing
C.at an administrative hearing
D.to appear before a grand jury


44. A __________ may specify that, if a witness has in their possession, any instrument of writing or other thing desired as evidence, such evidence must be brought by the witness and produced in court. (6.5.10)
A.writ
B.subpoena duces tecum
C.information
D.indictment


45. A person may be fined up to $500 if they refuse to obey a subpoena in a __________ case. 6.5.11
A.misdemeanor
B.felony
C.civil
D.municipal court


46. Which of the following statements is not correct concerning section 8.04 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Dispersing Riot? 6.4.3
A.it is the duty of every peace officer or magistrate to cause such persons assembled together in such a manner as to constitute a riot to disperse
B.they may only be dispersed by commanding them to do so
C.they may be dispersed by arresting the persons engaged
D.the arrest to disperse may be made with or without a warrant


47. Which of the following is not a true statement concerning Article 1, General Provisions, of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.a defendant may, except for a capitol offense where the State intends to seek the death penalty, upon entering a plea may waive the right to a jury trial if the waiver is made in open court and in writing
B.all prisoners shall be bailable except for capitol offenses
C.no warrant to search shall be issued except on probable cause supported by oath or affirmation
D.the right to writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in time of war


48. Which of the following would not be a Special Investigator as defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure?
A.Special Agent of the FBI
B.Inspector of the United States Postal Service
C.Railroad Peace Officers
D.Special Agents and Law Enforcement Officers of the U.S. Forest Service


49. Which of the following is a true statement concerning the official duties of a peace officer with regards to the prevention of family violence?
A.the duty is waived if their is a family or household relationship between the alleged violator and the victim
B.a peace officer need not give any written notice of a victim's legal rights
C.a peace officer that responds to or investigates a family violence incident shall make a written report
D.a peace officer must see a certified, original of a protective order to enforce it


50. A ______ is the written statement of a grand jury accusing a person therein named of some act or omission which, by law, is declared to be an offense.
A.information
B.complaint
C.indictment
D.writ



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