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Crime Fighter - ANSWER--warrior mindset citizens are the enemy -emphasis on speed and finality -"conveyor belt” Public Servant - ANSWER-due process model -finality is not a priority Define Morals - ANSWER principles of right and wrong Define Ethics - ANSWEFthe discipline of determining good and evil and defining moral duties Define Integrity - ANSWER is being the same person in both private and public life Define Character - ANSWER-means the quality that distinguish an individual Define Courage - ANSWEF-having the strength to withstand uncthical pressure, foar, or danger How many Canons of Police Ethics are there? - ANSWER-11 How many Major Groups of Unethical Behavior in Law Enforcement are there? - ANSWER-6 What are the common drivers of unethical behavior? - ANSWER-1) Noble Cause Corruption 2) "The Blue Curtain" / Code of Silence 3) Slippery Slope / “Mama Rosa's Test” What is the Noble Cause Corruption? - ANSWER-The rationalization that the “end” of crime fighting justifies “means” that might be otherwise illegal or unethical a) the belief that legal technicalities made the job impossible b) the belief that the offender was guilty What is tho “The Blue Curtain" / Code of Silence? - ANSWER-covcring another officer and his/her mistakes What is the Slippery Slope? - ANSWEF-helping corruptions while on duty; money, drugs, and more What is tho “Mama Rosa’s Tesi"? - ANSWER-soc what yon do when pul to the test. People in many ern Cultures value direct eye contact as a what?- ANSWER-Sign of sympathy or respect Define Nonassertive: - ANSWER-behavior is passive and indirect. It allows the wants, needs, and right of olhors Lo be more important. than our own, in[¢rior, croales a lose-win Other nonverbal clues account for of how the vel =sses the message you are delivering. - ANSWER Approximately 60% percent of your success with people has to do with your delivery and only the slightest percent has to do with what you actually said. - ANSWER-§3% What are the four characteristics of Translation? - ANSWER-1. Content 2. Coding 3. Sending 4, Decoding What is Intimate Location? - ANSWER-Very close distance of conversation used for intimate partics, around 1 foot What is Personal Location? - ANSWER-Distance which is kept for normal casnal interactions, around 2 feet What is Moderate Location? - ANSWER-Generally the distance at which we conduct impersonal business, 3 to 4 feet What is Conversation Location? - ANSWEF_Dislance used to have casual conversation just out of physical range, singular or in a group, generally 4 to 6 feet What are the Primary Risk Factors that contribute to CHD? - ANSWER-Abnormal Blood Cholesterol High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Tobacco Smoking Sedentary Lifestyle/Physical Inactivity What are the different types of Cholesterol? - ANSWER-HDL = Good LDL = Bad VLDL = Triglycerides What total Cholesterol Level is a major risk factor? - ANSWER-200+ What is the Ideal Cholesterol Ratio for Men and Women? - ANSWER-Men: < 4.0 Women: < 3.5 What determines High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? - ANS WER-146/90 + on twa separate occasions OR someone taking BP meds is hypertension Every US Adult should accumulate how much exercise?- ANSWER-3) minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on more, preferably all days of the week What BMI is classified as overweight? - ANSWER-25+ What BMI is classified as obese? - ANSWER-BMI 30+ Obesity is defined as roughly how many pounds over a healthy weight? - ANSWER-30+ Define saturated fats - ANSWER-Animal Fats Solid at room temperature Associated with an increase in cholesteral Fatty acid cannot hold anymore hydrogen atoms Define unsaturated fats - ANSWER-Plant Fats Liquid at room temperature Polyunsaturated and Mono-unsaturated Nol. associated with cholesterol ine bul do contribute to body Lat Deline Trans Fat - ANSWER-Spocilic type of fal formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats How many calories do Fats provide per gram? - ANSWERS calories per gram RDA states Fats should comprise how much of daily calories? - ANSWER-20-35% Define Nonessential Amino Acids- ANSWER-11 amino acids can be synthesized by the human body, but do not need to be consumed in the diet Define Essential Amino Acids - ANSWER-G of the amino acids are necessary for diet because the body cannot manufacture them The average Amcrican dict pravides how many times more protein than the body needs? - ANSWER-2-3 times How many calories do Proteins provide per gram? - ANSWER-4 calories per gram RDA states Proteins should comprise how much of daily calories? - ANSWER-10-39% How many Grains are needed daily? - ANSWER-3-4 ounces daily Half of grains caten should be whole grain How many Vogetablos are needed daily? - ANSWER-2.5-3 cups daily Half of “plate should be fruits and vegetables How many Fruits are needed daily? - ANSWER-2.5-3 cups daily Half of plate should be fruits and vegetables How many oils are needed daily? - ANSWER Between 5-7 teaspoons daily How much dairy is needed daily? - ANSWER-3 cups daily How much protein is needed daily? - ANSWER5-6: 5 ounces daily Define Aerobic Exercise - ANSWEF-the primary fuel source is fat. As a fuel source, the benefit of fat is that it can be supplied for a long period. However, fat requires the presence of oxygen to be broken down into usable form What is the Proper Exercise Protocol? - ANSWER-Warm up, Exercise, Cool down, Stretch Define RICE Method - ANSWER-Rest Ice Compression Elevation What percentage of body weight is water? - ANSWER60-65% Adequate intake of water for adults is what (both men and women)? - ANSWER3.7 L per day for men 2.7 L per day for women The components of muscular fitness include what? - ANSWER-Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Flexibility True or False Tf an offender has committed any criminal offense, for which the officer can arrest within his/her Jurisdiction, the officer can pursue the offender anywhere in NC and make the arrest. - ANSWER-Truc Officers may pursue and arrest outside of NC only: - ANSWER. In Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina or Tennessee; and 2. For a suspected Lolon What are the two types of jurisdictions? - ANSWER Territorial and Subject Matter Define Reasonable suspicion (RAS): - ANSWER-The minimum level of objective justification more than a hunch but less than probable cause. Define Probable cause (PC): - ANSWER-The facts and circumstances within the officer's knowledge and of which the officer had reasonably trustworthy information were sufficient to warrant a prudent person in believing that the suspect had committed or was committing an offense. What is the Legal Standard for an Investigative Stop?- ANSWER-Reasonable Suspicion During an investigative stop, if the officer can articulate that his safety is in Jeopardy and the suspecl may be armed, he may _ the subicet. - ANSWER-Frisk A private citizen may detain an offender if the citizen has probable cause to believe the offender committed what?- ANSWER-1. Felony Offense 2. Abreach of peace 3. An offense involving physical injury to another person or: 4, An offense involving thell or destruction of properly. May a private citizen assist a Law Enforcement officer? - ANSWER-Yes but they don’t have to. Arrest Warrants are: - ANSWEI-Valid thru-out the state Issued and signed by a judicial official Names or Describes the defendant What is a Criminal Summons?- ANSWER-Charges a crime and orders the accused to appear in court on a designated time and date ta ANSWER the charges against him. What is a Magistrate Order? - ANSWER-A document that charges someone with a criminal offense. Atraffic citation may be converted into a magistrates order What is an order for arrest? - ANSWER-Process issued by a judicial officer that orders law enforcement to take a named person into custody. What is a Citation?- ANSWEF-A directive issued by a LEO that a person appears in court and ANSWERa misd. or infraction charge or charges. Entering Private residences to arrest without consent or exigent circumstances, the arresting officer must: - ANSWEFR-have an arrest warrant in his possession and probable cause to believe the defendant is inside What are the factors to consider in determining if exigent circumslances oxists? - ANSWER Hot pursuit of a suspect -Danger to the public or Law Enforcement officers outside or inside the dwelling if an immediate warrantless entry is not made -The need to prevent the imminent destruction of evidence -The need to prevent the imminent destruction of evidence -Whether the subject is armed - The gravity of the offense for which the suspect is being arrested for Statute for Use of Non-Deadly force: - ANSWER-G.S. 15A-401(d)(1} Use of Non-Deadly Force - ANSWERTt May be used when it is REASONABLY NECESSARY to: *Prevent the escape from custody or effect the arrest of a person who he reasonably believes has committed a criminal offense *Defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of physical force while effecting or attempting to arrest or while preventing or attempting to prevent an cscape USE OF FORCE MUST BE - ANSWER-OBJECTIVELY REASONABLE UNDER THE TOTALITY OF CIRCUMSTANCES Statute for Use of Deadly force: - ANSWER-G.S 15A-401(d}2) Deadly Force is justified when?- ANSWER-1.To defend himself or a third person from what he reasonably belicves to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force 2.To prevent the escape from custody who he reasonably believes to be escaping by using a deadly weapon 3.To effect an arrest or prevent an escape from custody of a person who, by his conducts or any other means, indicates that he presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to others unless apprehended without delay 4.To prevent the escape af a person from custody as a result of the conviction of a felony Under the 4th Amendment all searches and seizures must be. ?- ANSWER- Reasonable Define Curtilage: - ANSWER-The Driveway, back deck, flower garden immediately next to the house, unattached garage, storage shed, etc. What does AOC stand for?- ANSWER-Administrative Office of the Courts A Search Warrant must be executed within how long? - ANSWER-48 hours or it is void. Search Warrants-Public Places - ANSWER-Officers may only detain and frisk people named in the warrant. Search Warrants-Private Places - ANSWER-Officers may detain anyone on the premises. They may only search people not named on the warrant if they have already searched the entire premises and not found the items and the items could reasonably be concealed on the unnamed individuals. Only ____ can request a search warrant for obscenity offense. - ANSWER-DA or ADA Define Non-Lesuumonial Identification - ANSWER-Physical cvidence taken [rem the bedy of a person for comparison wilh evidence found at the crime secne Lo develop probable cause that this particular suspect committed the crime. How can non-testimonial identification be obtained from a Suspect In-Custody? - ANSWER- Voluntary consent Search warrant Warrantless seizure incident to lawful custody How can non-testimonial identification be obtained from a Suspect not In-Custody? - ANSWER- Voluntary Consent Nontestimonial identification order Search Warrant What is nontestimonial evidence? - ANSWERFingerprints, palm prints, footprints Dental characteristics, tooth impressions Hair samples, Urine specimens, saliva samples Handwriting and voice samples Photographs, measurements, and skin characteristics Linc-ups Or similar identification procedures requiring the presence of a suspect When can the nontestimonial identification order be requested? - ANSWEF-Prior to arrest ‘After arrest. Prior to trial Who can issue a nontestimonial order? - ANS WEF-Any judge can issue a nontestimonial order (A magistrate or a clerk CANNOT issue an NTO} Anontestimonial identification order must be served at least how long before the time designated for the nontestimonial identification procedure to be conducted? - ANSWER-72 hours A person cannot be detained for a nontestimonial identification order for longer than_. hours unless arrested. - ANSWER-6 hours Juveniles 10 and up may be fingerprinted and photographed if the juvenile commilted what kind of offense? - ANSWERNondivertable offense Custodial interrogation following __ day break in custody. - ANSWER-14 Days (Shatzer Rule) Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel attaches when? - ANSWE/CInitial appearance before a magistrate First appearance When the indictment has been issued Once the Sixth Amendment right to counsel attaches when does it cease? - ANSWER. Completion of the case (Charged, Not Guilty or Dismissed) What is G.S. 15A-302? - ANSWER-General slatute concerning [ingerprinting and pholographing Fingerprints and pholographs may be taken when? - ANSWEFealter subject has been arrested or committed to detention facility committed Lo imprisonment convicted of a felony ifthe person cannot be identified by valid ID When the defendant is fingerprinted, a report of the disposition of the charges shall be sent Lo the SBI within how long? - ANSWER-60 days following disposition When will a juvenile’s fingerprints and photographs be destroyed? - ANSWER -intake counselor or prosecutor docs not file a petition within one year of prints and photos being taken -the court does not find probable cause -juvenile is not adjudicated delinquent of any offense that could be a felony or misdemeanor What is the most infallible and impeccable form of identification? - ANSWER-fingerprinting What is a computer based system for reading, encoding, matching, storing, and retrieving fingerprint minutiae and images? - ANSWER-Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) What are the 4 ways to submit fingerprint cards and final disposition reports? - ANSWEFR-first class mail interagency state courler service mail pickup (located at each county seat) in person cloctronic transmission through live-scan devices Applicant fingerprint submissions are saved in what systom? - ANSWERNC applicant tracking system (NCATS) What is the only document used to establish computerized criminal histories at both the state and national levels? fingerprint cards - ANSWER- What fields are mandatory for the fingerprint card submission to be valid? - ANSWEF-subjects complete name subjects date of birth subja arrest charge
