DELPOE Law Enforcement Procedures and Legal Knowledge 2

Question 1

Under the exclusionary rule, evidence obtained through an illegal search is generally:

Accepted Answer

Inadmissible in court proceedings

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Admissible if the crime is sufficiently serious

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Turned over to the defense immediately

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Usable during sentencing even if excluded at trial

Question 2

Which level of legal justification allows an officer to briefly stop and pat down a suspect for weapons?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion

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Probable cause

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Absolute certainty

Question 3

The 'use of force continuum' is designed to help officers:

Accepted Answer

Determine the appropriate level of force relative to a subject's resistance

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Calculate how many officers are needed at a scene

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Decide when to request backup from other units

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Document injuries sustained during an arrest

Question 4

A search incident to a lawful arrest permits an officer to search:

Accepted Answer

The person and the area within the arrestee's immediate control

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The entire residence of the arrestee

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Any vehicle associated with the arrestee

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The arrestee's place of employment

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the Miranda rights that must be read to a suspect?

Accepted Answer

The right to a speedy trial

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The right to remain silent

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The right to have an attorney present

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That anything said can be used against them in court

Question 6

Under current law, deadly force by a police officer is generally justified:

Accepted Answer

Only when the officer or another person faces imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm

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Whenever a felony suspect attempts to flee on foot

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Any time a violent felony has been committed, regardless of current threat

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When authorized in writing by a supervisor

Question 7

A bench warrant is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A judge's order for the arrest of someone who failed to appear in court

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A warrant issued by the state legislature for law enforcement

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A warrant permitting searches of government buildings

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A document that grants conditional bail to an arrested person