Police Procedures & Criminal Justice Practice Questions — Set 1

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a police blotter?

Accepted Answer

To record all incidents and activities in a police station

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To track patrol routes

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To list wanted persons

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To record fines collected

Question 2

What is 'Miranda Warning' also known as in the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Rights of Persons Under Custodial Investigation

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Police Caution

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Rights of the Silent

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Constitutional Warning

Question 3

When must Miranda rights be read to a suspect?

Accepted Answer

Before custodial investigation

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After sentencing

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After conviction

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During trial

Question 4

What is the proper procedure when a police officer witnesses a crime being committed?

Accepted Answer

Arrest without warrant

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File a complaint first

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Get court order

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Wait for backup

Question 5

What does 'in flagrante delicto' mean?

Accepted Answer

During the commission of the crime

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Attempted crime

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Before the crime

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After the fact

Question 6

What is the maximum period a suspect can be detained without charges being filed?

Accepted Answer

36 hours

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12 hours

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18 hours

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72 hours

Question 7

What is the primary objective of community policing?

Accepted Answer

Build partnerships with the community

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Expand police territory

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Collect more fines

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Increase arrests

Question 8

What is an 'information' in criminal procedure?

Accepted Answer

A formal charge filed by the prosecutor

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A news report

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A witness statement

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A police report

Question 9

What is the purpose of a search warrant?

Accepted Answer

To authorize search of a specific place for specific items

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To file charges

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To arrest a suspect

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To detain a witness

Question 10

Who issues a search warrant?

Accepted Answer

Judge

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Mayor

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Police Chief

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Prosecutor