Police Procedures & Criminal Justice Practice Questions — Set 3

Question 1

What crimes are non-bailable?

Accepted Answer

Capital offenses when evidence of guilt is strong

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Minor offenses

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First-time offenses

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Traffic violations

Question 2

What is 'entrapment' in police operations?

Accepted Answer

Catching a suspect committing a planned crime

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Forcing someone to commit a crime

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A type of surveillance

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Illegal police procedure

Question 3

What is 'instigation' and why is it illegal?

Accepted Answer

Inducing someone to commit a crime they wouldn't otherwise commit

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Legal police procedure

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A type of warrant

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An interview technique

Question 4

What is the role of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO)?

Accepted Answer

Process and collect evidence at crime scenes

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Patrol streets

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Issue traffic tickets

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Guard prisoners

Question 5

What is a 'subpoena'?

Accepted Answer

A court order to appear and testify

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An arrest warrant

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A detention order

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A search warrant

Question 6

What is the purpose of police visibility patrol?

Accepted Answer

To deter crime through presence

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To arrest more people

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To gather intelligence

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To collect fines

Question 7

What is 'preliminary investigation'?

Accepted Answer

Inquiry to determine if there's probable cause to file charges

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First arrest

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Background check

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Initial police patrol

Question 8

What is the 'exclusionary rule'?

Accepted Answer

Evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible in court

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A rule excluding certain crimes

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A sentencing guideline

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A bail rule

Question 9

What is a 'warrant of arrest'?

Accepted Answer

A court order directing arrest of a person

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A detention order

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A search permit

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A bail document

Question 10

When can warrantless arrest be made?

Accepted Answer

Only with probable cause in specific situations

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Anytime

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Only during daytime

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Never