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Court Officer Academy Study Guide: Exam Review Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

Exam review questions and answers for individuals training to become court officers. Topics covered include definitions of terms related to law enforcement, use of force, court procedures, and shooting fundamentals.

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2023/2024

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Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Shield - Correct Answer Another name for a badge PL Article 35 - Correct Answer Defense Justification What is Reasonable Force - Correct Answer Force which is reasonable & any prudent person with same knowledge of situation would deem necessary - The minimum amount of force necessary to gain voluntary compliance What is the standard of proof in criminal court - Correct Answer Beyond a reasonable doubt Criminal Defense Representation - Correct Answer NY Public Officers Law 19 - reasonable attnys fees Civil Defense Represetation - Correct Answer NY Public Officers Law 17 & 18 - indemnification Who represents COs in Civil Matters - Correct Answer Attorney General What is Physical Force - Correct Answer Any force used other than deadly physical force to gain compliance Define Deadly Physical Force - Correct Answer Force at which under circumstances it's used is capable of causing death or serious injury Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Acronym SERVICE - Correct Answer Self awareness Energy Responsibility Values Integrity Commitment Empathy Acronym HEAT - Correct Answer Hear them out Empathize Ask/answer questions Take responsibly for assisting 2 reasons when to use deadly physical Force - Correct Answer 1. Last resort - absolutely necessary 2. Life threatening 5 levels of listening - Correct Answer Not Pretend Selective Alternative Empathetic Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 List the Superior Courts - Correct Answer Supreme County List the Local Criminal Courts - Correct Answer Cities Districts Towns Villages Supreme Ct Judge as local criminal County Ct Judge as local criminal NYC Criminal Defamation is in the forms of - Correct Answer Libel - written Slander - spoken PL 195.05 - Correct Answer Obstructing Governmental Administration PL 240.20 - Correct Answer Disorderly Conduct PL 205.30 - Correct Answer Resisting Arrest (Class A misdemeanor) CPL 2.10 (21a) - Correct Answer Defines Court Officer As a Peace Officer Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Warrants COs can not execute - Correct Answer Search Warrants Arrest Warrants COs can execute what warrants - Correct Answer Bench Warrants CPL 140.50 - Correct Answer Gives police and court officers while on duty the right to Stop Question Frisk Indemnification - Correct Answer Covered by policy if acting within the scope of duties - will have representation in Civil suits MPTC - Correct Answer Municipal Police Training Council - sets regulations for NYS law enforcement training McMorris v Alioto - Correct Answer Court ruled infringement on4th amendment rights against unreasonable search & seizures What is a Consent Search - Correct Answer Subject allows search and they can terminate search at any time until contraband is found Who can bypass the magnetometer - Correct Answer Court personnel w/valid id Law enforcement on duty Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Attorneys with secured pass Agency employees with secured pass Positive scan at the magnetometer steps - Correct Answer Person to pass through 2 times Scan with wand at the positive scan areas only COs can give legal - Correct Answer Information COs cannot give legal - Correct Answer Advice What is Decorum - Correct Answer Etiquette, orderliness, good taste in conduct and appearance PL 240.20 Disorderly conduct covers what acronym - Correct Answer FURHOOD CPL 140.25 - Correct Answer Powers to make arrest without a warrant Main reason to use magnetometer - Correct Answer To deter weapons What is the authorized on duty service weapon - Correct Answer Glock 19 pistol 9mm semi-automatic double action/safe action Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Combat Tactical Method of Loading a magazine in holster - Correct Answer Push Pull Sweep When is Combat Loading performed - Correct Answer Performed out of necessity When is Tactical Loading performed - Correct Answer Performed out of circumstance What is Primary Action - Correct Answer Phase I stoppage Describe clearing Phase I (Primary Action) stoppage - Correct Answer Tap Rack Ready What is Secondary Action - Correct Answer Phase II stoppage Describe clearing Phase II (Secondary Action) stoppage - Correct Answer Rip Work Replace (fresh magazine) Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Tap Rack Ready If you are down to last magazine do you keep or discard it when replacing - Correct Answer Keep the last magazine when replacing from a stoppage List causes of phase II stoppages - Correct Answer Bad ammunition Maintenance (dirty firearm) Shooter error (most common) What are examples of shooter error - Correct Answer Limp wristing (#1 error) Obstructing movement of slide Obstructing ejection port List causes of phase I stoppages - Correct Answer Shooter grip is weak Dirty weapon What are the features of he glock 19 which help accuracy - Correct Answer Hexagonal Rifling Trigger Reset Sights Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 When issuing a challenge what must take place - Correct Answer Gun must be drawn Trigger Finger on frame Purpose of X-ray - Correct Answer Provide more rapid access to court facilities Define Reactionary Gap - Correct Answer Safe distance between you and person being interacted with Illinois v Gates - Correct Answer 4th amendment case where totality of the circumstances replaces probably cause for search warrant Define Probable Cause - Correct Answer Reasonable basis on all facts & circumstances that would convince an ordinarily prudent and cautious person that a crime has been, is, or will be committed Rank Order - Correct Answer Chief of public safety 1st deputy chief Deputy chief Assistant chief Assistant deputy chief Major Captain Lieutenant Sergeant Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 What is the Geographical Location - Correct Answer New York State Define "in Presence" - Correct Answer Refers to criminal act detected in the presence of an officer by one of 5 senses Who constitutes a Juvenile Delinquent - Correct Answer Person between ages 7- 15 alleged to commit an adult crime and charged as a minor Who constitutes a Juvenile Defender - Correct Answer Persons between ages 13, 14, or 15 alleged to commit more serious acts and charged as an adult Who must be informed and present during reading of Miranda rights in a JD crime - Correct Answer The juvenile and the guardian What are the 4 levels of Police Intrusion - Correct Answer Basic questioning Common law right of inquiry Stop, detain, and frisk Arrest with probable cause Define a "Private Person" - Correct Answer Refers to a citizen who contacts a government agency about a crime What is Custodial Interrogation - Correct Answer When a subject has been detained and their freedom as been restrained and they are no longer able to leave Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 4th amendment - Correct Answer Prevention of unlawful search and seizure 5th amendment - Correct Answer Right to remain silent and decline answering to prevent self-incrimination 6th amendment - Correct Answer Right to an attorney to be present during questioning 3 basic steps to an arrest - Correct Answer Speed Simplicity Surprise What are the 4 elements of an arrest - Correct Answer Intent Authority Custody Recognition What are the 3 categories of offenses - Correct Answer Crimes Violations Traffic infractions What are the 3 major categories of damages in Civil Lawsuits - Correct Answer Consequential factual - actual damages Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Nominal - emotional pain / suffering Punitive - imposing punishment What are the divisions of Lower Civil Court - Correct Answer Housing Court Small claims court Civil court What lower Civil court would handle damages in the amount < $5,000 - Correct Answer Small claims court damages limit What lower Civil court would handle damages in the amount of $5,001 - $25,000 - Correct Answer Civil court damages limit What court would handle damages in the amount of $25,000 < - Correct Answer Supreme Court damages limit What is difference of Intent v. Negligence - Correct Answer Difference of Deliberate v. Actual What is the standard of proof in Civil Court - Correct Answer A fair preponderance of the evidence X-ray scanner blue color - Correct Answer Inorganic material - metals, firearms, knives Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Number of Jurors needed for verdict in Civil Court proceedings - Correct Answer 5 out of 6 jurors in agreement Number of jurors in Grand Jury - Correct Answer 16-23 persons Majority vote rules (ex: 12/23 votes) - Correct Answer What is needed for conviction from a Grand Jury What is Resisting Arrest - Correct Answer PL 205.30 Refusing to physically comply during an arrest What stance should be taken when dealing with the public - Correct Answer Interview Stance UF-100 - Correct Answer Aided Report UF-101 - Correct Answer Unusual Occurrence Report List 3 indicators of an EDP - Correct Answer Verbal cues Behavioral cues Environmental cues What is an EDP - Correct Answer Emotionally Disturbed Persons Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 What are the characteristics of mental illness - Correct Answer Mood Thinking Perception What is the goal of Law Enforcement - Correct Answer To generate voluntary compliance Miranda v. Arizona - Correct Answer 5th Amendment right against self- incrimination requires suspects be advised of their right to remain silent and right to an attorney when they are interrogated about a crime while in custody What is Capsaicin in OC - Correct Answer It is the HOT agent What is a commitment - Correct Answer An order signed by a Judge directing person be detained; aka securing order What is a HOLD - Correct Answer Term used by DOCs and Courts to indicate that prisoner is wanted by another authority for another sentence What precautions are in place for a court room visit - Correct Answer Judge MUST be present Individuals are under supervision at ALL times Physical barrier must be present No contact between prisoner and visitor Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 No exchanges of anything take place Does the Force Continuum need to be followed from step one - Correct Answer No Force Continuum can be entered at any step/level What is the proper "Front sight" hold on firearm - Correct Answer Holster side arm locked from shoulder to wrist, non-holster arm supporting weapon and elbow slightly bent What is the process of clearing a firearm - Correct Answer Remove ammunition Rack slide minimum 3 times Lock slide back Visually & physically inspect magazine well and chamber Then holster in slide locked back position What is the authorized trigger - Correct Answer New York + Trigger (12-15 lb trigger) Does trigger weight change with trigger reset - Correct Answer No the weight of trigger remains the same with trigger reset What are the finishes on the Glock 19 - Correct Answer Tenifer Finish (Austria) Nitratious (USA) Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Terry v. Ohio - Correct Answer Federal Level allows officers to stop, question, and frisk What is the R&P Manual - Correct Answer Defines how a CO conducts themselves; responsibilities, and defines authorized uniforms and equipment Designee or Chief Administrative Judge - Correct Answer Person who makes decision to evacuate Court buildings CPL 2.20 - Correct Answer Gives COs powers as a peace officer How many Judicial Departments - Correct Answer 4 How many Judicial Districts - Correct Answer 13 Authorized hand cuffs - Correct Answer Smith & Wesson Proper searching technique - Correct Answer Kneading motion Can COs make arrests outside the Courts - Correct Answer Yes, arrests can be made outside the Courts Hand cuffing priority - Correct Answer Officer safety Hand cuff Court Officer Academy Study Guide Exam Review Question with correct ,2024 Weapon search When challenged by an officer - Correct Answer Respond - police don't shoot Don't make any sudden movement Listen to direction and comply with all directives Develop dialogue Safely identify yourself by ID What is an Arraignment - Correct Answer 1st appearance in court after arrest What is the universal challenge - Correct Answer Police don't move 3-5-7-10-15 - Correct Answer What are the range distances of fire
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