Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) Week 2 Practice Test

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• Which of the following is NOT listed as a theory of civil liability?
• Free Persons are associated with which amendment in the force-by-categories framework?
• Ramifications of 'Use of Force' include Fired, Criminally Charged, Sued in Civil Court, and Decertified from Post. Which option best describes all of these possibilities?
• On a domestic violence call, what should you look for in your disposition?
• What percentage range of children are present in the home when domestic assault occurs?
• Most officers are sued for which of the following combinations?
• Two days after an injury, bruising is typically what color?
• Which term refers to the moral qualities and ethical standards that contribute to ethos?
• Which doctrine shields Officers from individual lawsuits for injuries caused by a breach of a duty owed to the public at large?
• In firearms duty, what is an officer responsible for?
• What is the presumptively reasonable time to hold someone for interrogation?
• What is trauma informed writing?
• Is hearsay admissible in a police report or a warrant?
• What does 'Dual Arrest' require law enforcement to ensure?
• Which actions are considered examples of moderate force and appropriate scenarios for their use?
• In loco parentis means?
• Logos refers to which aspect of persuasive communication?
• What is the sequence of bruising stages?
• How many days after an order of protection application do both parties have for a full hearing?
• Under the totality of the circumstances, which statement describes how voluntariness is assessed?
• Which case established the 'objective reasonableness' standard for evaluating use of force?
• How many times does it typically take to leave an abuser?
• Which option is one of the ways a suspect can be questioned after invoking Miranda rights?
• Aristotle's Appeals are which trio?
• Which crime is commonly overlooked in domestic assault cases?
• Ethical Appeal (Police Legitimacy) is also known as which rhetorical strategy?
• Use of force during an arrest constitutes a seizure under the Fourth Amendment.
• Which device is commonly categorized as less-lethal for physically aggressive suspects?
• How long is an order of protection good for?
• Which term describes admitting to some elements of a crime?
• Which statement best defines a confession?
• Is deception permissible to obtain a confession?
• Are authorities mandated to report child and elderly abuse?
• Which scenario demonstrates mental coercion?
• The Glick Test is used to evaluate the rights of which group?
• How many ways can Miranda rights be violated?
• LAP stands for what program?
• What is one of the factors that the court will look at in a use of force?
• What percentage range represents the proportion of children present in the home during domestic assault?
• In a domestic assault case with a court order, what is the resulting charge when the court order is violated?
• The 'Dust 'em off rule' serves to enhance what?
• Which Tennessee Code section requires the officer to inform the victim about bond eligibility?
• The Public Duty Doctrine shields officers from what type of legal action?
• If probable cause exists to believe a domestic abuse crime occurred and it was not witnessed, what action is recommended?
• In report writing you should use what?
• Which categories are listed under the force-by-categories framework?
• Which of the following is eligible for an order of protection?
• Which of the following is one of the three ways a suspect can be questioned after invoking Miranda rights?
• Where should an Ex-Parte order be filed?
• Accusing someone of cheating is a form of which emotion?
• In Re Gault addresses what principle?
• Is it okay to fire a warning shot when a suspect is fleeing?
• Which best describes the scope of the Lautenberg Act?
• Civil State Claims refer to claims brought under which jurisdiction?
• Ethos refers to what aspect of a speaker?
• In the context provided, which time frame is considered presumptively reasonable to hold a suspect for interrogation?
• Which standard did Graham v. Connor (1989) establish for evaluating use of force?
• Which statement best describes an unambiguous invocation of the right to remain silent?
• Johnson v. Glick (1973) is used to determine if an officer's conduct 'shocks the conscience' and violates constitutional rights. Which outcome does this case address?
• Which scenario represents a permissible re-questioning after invoking Miranda rights?
• Which statement best describes ex parte orders?
• What percent of all domestic homicides occur during separation or right after the event?
• How is Interrogation defined in this context?
• How much force should be used to stop the threat?
• Under TCA 36-3-615, what must the arresting officer inform the victim about?
• Convicted Persons are associated with which amendment under the Glick Test?
• Which of the following outlines permissible uses of force?
• In use-of-force considerations, what is considered reasonable?
• Which amendment is associated with use of force as a seizure?
• Which term describes a comment or issue designed to trigger an immediate intense reaction in a discussion?
• Which statement best reflects how courts view coercive tactics in obtaining confessions?
• When is using deception during an interview acceptable?
• Which term is the act of convincing someone to believe or do something, often using ethos as a strategy?
• Do you need to read Miranda Rights to a witness?
• Which sequence correctly orders force from least to most severe as described?
• Which practice best improves the clarity of a police report?
• What are the four qualities of a good report?
• Coercion by a law enforcement officer in interrogation can take which forms?
• Which is not a way to write a report?
• Which is not a permissible reason to use force?
• Between ___ to ___ of people fail to comply with a lawful request.
• After signing a Miranda waiver, can a suspect invoke their rights at any time?
• Which term is described as murder in slow motion?
• Which scenario constitutes a re-initiation of Miranda rights after invocation?
• Which scenario constitutes custody for Miranda purposes?
• The case Green v. New Jersey State Police (2007) is associated with which concept?
• Which principle does In Re Gault relate to?
• Which statement is true about weapon seizure in domestic assault cases?
• State v. Callahan established that juvenile waivers are evaluated using which standard?
• Persuasion is defined as which of the following?
• Which form of domestic assault is explicitly listed as another form besides animal abuse?
• The force must be ______ to the danger.
• Pre-Trial Detainees are associated with which amendment?
• Which scenario best illustrates the Sudden Emergency Doctrine?
• The Government Tort Liability Act addresses liability for actions of which entity?
• Credibility refers to which concept essential for establishing ethos?
• Is it permissible to read Miranda rights to witnesses in every situation?
• Which factor can significantly affect whether use of force is objectively reasonable?
• Which Tennessee statute mandates that all law enforcement agencies in the state maintain and enforce comprehensive de-escalation policies and training?
• Control holds and OC spray are examples of which force category?
• If there is custody or interrogation, rights must be read, which statement is true?
• According to the material, Miranda rights violations occur in how many ways?
• Which concept describes the information the court uses to assess use of force—specifically the information available to the officer at the time force was used?
• In empathy, understanding another person’s thoughts and feelings is derived from which frame of reference?
• In report writing you should avoid what?
• Which description best defines a 'statement' in interrogation terms?
• What is the force continuum order from low to high?
• Aristotle is described as the philosopher who introduced ethos as one of the three modes of persuasion.
• Which of the following is an example of a status offense?
• Which case reaffirmed the public duty doctrine and refined the special duty exception within the state?
• Is there a statute requiring reporting child or elder abuse?
• Use of force is a Fourth Amendment seizure.
• Which term is the quality of being trusted and believed in, essential for establishing ethos?
• The range 70% to 80% is associated with which statistic?
• Which factor is central to the 'objective reasonable' standard for use of force?
• Can a person be convicted on a confession alone?
• The Graham Factors are used to assess what aspect of a police encounter?
• During an interview, what type of questions should you use to elicit detailed responses?
• Which policy describes the duty to intervene to stop another officer from using excessive force if possible?
• Which term describes a method of persuasion relying on credibility and moral character?
• Tennessee v. Garner (1985) established that shooting a suspect is a seizure under which amendment?
• When can a domestic assault suspect's weapon be seized?
• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Which category is protected under this act?
• In a use-of-force review, which aspect will the court typically not review?
• The LAP is used to identify IPV victims at high risk of which outcome?
• State v. Callahan established that juvenile waivers are analyzed under which framework?
• In Theories of Civil Liability, which item is listed as Administration Claims (Post Internal Affairs)?
• What does the de-escalation policy mandate require of agencies?
• Domestic violence is about which two dynamics?
• The deprivation of services by a caretaker necessary to maintain the health and welfare of an adult is referred to as which criminal charge?
• Which concept provides civil immunity to individuals who use justified force in self-defense or defense of others?
• Under TCA 36-3-619, what is the 'preferred response' if probable cause exists?
• What does the Lautenberg Act prohibit?
• Pathos relates to which aspect in persuasion?
• When should a Domestic Violence Screener be used?
• Which factor is not typically considered under the objective reasonableness standard for use of force?
• Which principle governs the voluntariness of a confession?
• Do Miranda rights need to be read to a witness?
• If someone has a court order attached to a domestic assault case, what does the charge become for violating the court order?
• What was significant about the Rodney King case?
• Which statement demonstrates an unambiguous invocation of the right to remain silent?
• Empathy involves understanding another person's thoughts and feelings from which frame of reference?
• Under Miranda rules, when must rights be read?
• Are officers allowed to interview children at the scene of a domestic assault?
• Which statement best defines an 'admission'?
• At a domestic disturbance, aside from officer safety, what is the first step?
• Character refers to which of the following in evaluating a speaker's ethos?
• What does In Loco Parentis refer to?
• Bite marks can be categorized as what type of wounds?
• Which of the following are examples of less-lethal force?
• Which factor can significantly affect use-of-force?
• Do school lockers have a Fourth Amendment expectation of privacy?
• When is deadly force justified?
• Which statement best reflects the timing of many domestic homicides in relation to the relationship status?
• The term 'Resume Recital' is best defined as which of the following?
• Ethical Appeal is defined as which of the following?
• Which Tennessee Code section establishes the arrest as the preferred response in domestic abuse cases?
• Which are examples of no force used by officers?
• Under the objective reasonable test, what does the court consider when reviewing a LEO's use of force?
• Which doctrine holds that a person facing a sudden or unexpected emergency cannot be expected to exercise the same precision of judgment as someone acting under normal circumstances?
• During a domestic violence call, what should you determine in your disposition?
• What percentage range of intimate partner homicide victims were abused prior to the event?
• After an order of protection application goes to court, which responses are possible?
• What is the main purpose of juvenile law?
• During an interrogation, can you guarantee leniency?
• What is the TCA for the Freedom Information Act where anyone can access your report?
• The LAP is used by which groups?
• Which action constitutes exploitation of vulnerabilities to obtain an inadmissible confession?
• What is another form of domestic assault besides physical violence?
• Under the objective reasonableness standard for reviewing an officer's use of force, which information does the court consider?
• Which event is noted for marking a dramatic shift in citizen perception of law enforcement?
• Which term refers to Ethos, Logos, and Pathos collectively?
• What standard did New Jersey v. TLO establish for searches conducted by school officials?
• A break in custody of more than how many days allows re-interrogation under Miranda?
• The statement 'Confessions, admissions, and statements obtained through coercive tactics are admissible in court' is true or false?
• The legal consequences for the reckless injury of an innocent third person when force or deadly force is used are described by which Tennessee statute?
• A minor curfew violation is an example of which type of offense?
• Facts make force ______.
• What does an assault charge become when strangulation is involved?
• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law under which president?