LAPD Basic Police Terminology 3

Question 1

What is the legal standard of 'probable cause' in police work?

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Reasonable grounds based on facts and circumstances to believe a crime has been or is being committed

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A hunch or suspicion based on intuition alone

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Absolute certainty that a crime occurred

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A court order authorizing an arrest

Question 2

What does 'Miranda rights' require an officer to inform a suspect?

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Their right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning

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Their right to a speedy trial before arraignment

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Their right to review the police report before booking

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Their right to refuse a field sobriety test

Question 3

What is a 'misdemeanor' as opposed to a 'felony' in California law?

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A less serious crime typically punishable by up to one year in county jail

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A crime punishable by more than one year in state prison

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Any crime committed by a juvenile

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A crime that results in no jail time

Question 4

In police terminology, what is a 'CI'?

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Confidential Informant

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Critical Incident

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Crime Index

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Civilian Inspector

Question 5

What is 'reasonable suspicion' and how does it differ from probable cause?

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It is a lower standard based on specific articulable facts justifying a brief investigative stop

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It is equal to probable cause and can justify an arrest

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It is a standard only applicable to vehicle searches

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It refers to a jury's determination of guilt

Question 6

What does 'use of force continuum' guide in police work?

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A framework describing escalating levels of force appropriate to a suspect's resistance

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The number of officers required for each call type

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The procedure for requesting SWAT assistance

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The policy for conducting vehicle pursuits

Question 7

What is a 'coroner's case' in LAPD terminology?

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A death that must be investigated and reported to the Medical Examiner-Coroner

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Any arrest involving a violent felony

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A case transferred to a federal agency

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An incident involving a public official