FREE TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following accounts for the majority of deaths in the US?

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Heart disease

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Strokes

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Accidents

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Cancer

Question 2

When was the first of the 13 States to ratify the US Constitution?

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1787

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1778

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1774

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1776

Question 3

"The following procedures to protect the Fifth Amendment privilege must be observed in the absence of other effective measures: Before being questioned, the person in custody must be made fully aware of his right to remain silent, the fact that anything he says can be used against him in court, his right to consult with and be accompanied by a lawyer during questioning, and the fact that, in the event of his indigence, a lawyer will be appointed to represent him. This clause is frequently referred to as:

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Miranda rights

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Custody rights

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Arresting rights

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Arizona rights

Question 4

Which of the following claims regarding probable cause is true in light of the Fourth Amendment?

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An officer can establish probable cause through a person’s behaving abnormally.

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An occurrence in an area with a high crime rate cannot constitute probable cause.

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The officer’s subjective good faith can establish probable cause for search or arrest.

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Commission of a surreptitious act does not give probable cause for search or arrest

Question 5

Which of the following best encapsulates what the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP) means by the definition of a peace officer?

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The Texas Rangers are Peace Officers

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Special Investigators are not included

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Officers from adjoining states are not considered Peace Officers.

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Railroad Officers are not Peace Officers.

Question 6

Which of the following claims about unethical behavior by law enforcement officials is TRUE?

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Specific statutes have been designed to prevent violations of civil rights by peace officers.

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Local authorities regulate investigations of peace officers for civil rights violations.

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If a peace officer is accused of violating civil rights, a special State entity initiates an investigation.

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Unethical behavior by peace officers is subject to prosecution only by State government.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding the Bill of Rights in the United States is true?

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Both the Bill of Rights and the Constitution were ratified at the same time.

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The Bill of Rights is a distinct document unrelated to any Amendments.

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The Bill of Rights protects citizen rights but does not limit government.

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The Bill of Rights guarantees societal rights but not any personal rights.