APCAT Police Vocabulary and Spelling 2

Question 1

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Surveillance

Answer

'Surveillance' means covert observation of a person or place, and is spelled S-U-R-V-E-I-L-L-A-N-C-E.

Question 2

What does the term 'arraignment' mean in a police and legal context?

Accepted Answer

A formal court hearing where charges are read and a plea is entered

Answer

An arraignment is the initial court appearance where the accused is formally informed of charges and enters a plea.

Question 3

Which spelling is correct for the document that authorizes police to search a location?

Accepted Answer

Warrant

Answer

'Warrant' is spelled W-A-R-R-A-N-T and refers to a legal document authorizing police action.

Question 4

What does 'exculpatory' mean in police report writing?

Accepted Answer

Tending to clear a person of blame or fault

Answer

Exculpatory evidence is evidence that clears or tends to clear the accused of guilt.

Question 5

Which of the following words means the unlawful taking of property from a person using force or fear?

Accepted Answer

Robbery

Answer

Robbery specifically involves taking property directly from a person through force or intimidation, distinguishing it from other theft offenses.

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