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NC BLET State Exam complete questions and answers 100% correct Ethics - >>>the discipline of determining good and evil and defining moral duties Morals - >>>the principles of right and wrong Crime Fighter (Crime Control Model) - >>>repression of criminal conduct is the most important function; failure of LE means the breakdown of order; criminal process is the positive guarantor of social freedom; efficiency is a top priority; emphasis is on speed and finality; a conveyor belt is the model for the system; there is a presumption of guilt Public Servant (Due Process Model) - >>>there is a possibility of error; finality is not a priority; there is insistence on prevention and elimination of mistakes; efficiency is rejected if it involves shortcuts; protection of process is important as protection as innocents; the coercive power of the state is always subject to abuse Common drivers of unethical behavior - >>>Noble Cause Corruption "The Blue Curtain"/Code of Silence Slippery Slope/"Mama Rosa's test" 6 major groups of unethical behavior in LE - >>>1. Graft, bribery, and classic corruption 2. Process corruption 3. Brutality and excessive force 4. on-duty unprofessional conduct 5. Workplace deviance 6. off-duty unprofessional conduct 3 sources of law - >>>1. Constitutional law 2. Statutory law 3. Common law Criminal and civil consequences of violating someone's constitutional rights - >>>criminal prosecution, civil liability, departmental sanctions, evidence excluded Territorial jurisdiction of State officers - >>>anywhere in the state Territorial jurisdiction of County officers - >>>in the county; any property owned by the county (even if it is outside the county); as well as any waterways adjacent/surrounding the county Territorial jurisdiction of municipal/city police - >>>city limits + 1 mile (even if it crosses city or state lines); any property owned by the city outside the city limits Territorial jurisdiction of campus police - >>>on campus; any roadway adjacent to campus; IF the city and campus make an agreement, then campus PO can have jurisdiction outside of campus Territorial jurisdiction of company police - >>>property owned by the company plus any location that they are contracted to work in What makes LE different than any other public business? - >>>Public Trust Can you accept gifts and favors? - >>>NO Who are you in control of for professional purposes? - >>>Yourself, my own standard of professionalism Do your personal feelings get involved with decisions? - >>>NO, do the right thing, the right way Who has to apply for a non-testimonial identity warrant? - >>>District Attorney True or false: A search warrant that is signed by a Clerk of Superior Court is good anywhere in the state. - >>>False Miranda warnings fulfill which clause of the 5th amendment? - >>>Self-incrimination Which article is the Supremacy Clause? - >>>Article 6 What are the primary risk factors for heart disease? - >>>i.e. smoking; high cholesterol What are the secondary risk factors for heart disease? - >>>i.e. family factors; obesity; diabetes What is carbon monoxide of the mind? - >>>Stress What medical effects do officers experience throughout their careers? - >>>i.e. stomach ulcers; heart disease; back disorders What are the 3 major nutrients? - >>>Fats, proteins, carbohydrates What is aerobic exercise? - >>>Using oxygen, burns fat as energy, has to be rhythmic in nature What is anaerobic exercise? - >>>Uses carbohydrates as energy, uses no oxygen What is RICE? - >>>Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation What is the best time to stretch? - >>>At the end of the workout What is the FIT principal? - >>>Frequency, Intensity, Time What does 'being physically fit' mean? - >>>The ability to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue and with ample energy to engage in leisure time pursuits and encounter emergency situations Basketball is what type of exercise? - >>>Anaerobic What is flexibility? - >>>Range of motion in which the limbs can move How long is a warm up? - >>>5-10 minutes Why do we need a cool down? - >>>To make sure the blood doesn't pool and cause issues What is an example of an open body position that will aid in communications? - >>>Leaning slightly forward When officers are communicating verbally they should...? - >>>Very their pitch and emphasis on different words What is an appropriate speech pattern? - >>>Always saying sir or ma'am When doing verbal commands..? - >>>Loud voice, authoritative, direct <- all of the above What supports the voice? - >>>Breathing Officers can project strong nonverbal communications by - >>>Making direct eye contact If you confront an unknown individual, you should be in what zone? - >>>Social zone How far is the social zone? - >>>4-12 feet If someone is standing with their arms crossed, what is that a sign of? - >>>Indifference What are some examples of hostile, nonverbal communication ques? - >>>Smile with dead eyes, ignore presence, clenching jaws What is a hostile nonverbal cue that may show potential situational escalation? - >>>Ignoring the officer How do you handle an escalating situation? - >>>Calm even mannered presence What does SPEAR stand for? - >>>Stance, Posture, Eye contact, Attending behavior, Relax Should you resist distractions? - >>>YES Should you ask questions? - >>>YES Should you listen more than you speak? - >>>YES If you want to enhance your active listening skills, you should? - >>>Listen with empathy What angle should you hold the microphone? - >>>Hold at 30-45 degree angle and talk across it What are the ABCs of communication - >>>Accuracy, Brevity, and Clarity What is the phonetic alphabet? - >>>It is used to clarify words on the radio, be familiar with both the international one and the police one True or false: 10 codes are the most efficient method of communicating. - >>>True What should you do in multi-jurisdictional situation? - >>>Use plain speech 3 parts of a BOLO - >>>Preamble, Text, Authority Suspect standard format - >>>Physical description (head to toe), inside to out, weapons last CYMBAL - >>>Color, Year, Make/model, Body style, All other information, License plate True or false: When stopping a vehicle, always transmit to communications exact location and reason for stop - >>>True NCIC is ran by who - >>>FBI DCIN translates to - >>>State files True or false: Guns must have serial numbers when putting them into NCIC - >>>True True or false: When doing a person inquiry through NCIC, it will automatically search all of the NCIC 'Hot Files' - >>>True True or false: Hold all evidence that is recovered until the disposition of the case - >>>True True or false: A confirmed hit on NCIC is PC to arrest - >>>True Is NCIC a good reflection of someone's criminal past? - >>>No - the only way to put criminal history in NCIC is through a finger print card What is a true criminal history in NC - >>>AOC What is NLETS used for - >>>Interstate communication What is NCAWARE - >>>Warrant repository CJLEADS - >>>Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data What is a process that you do not have authority to use force to serve? - >>>Writ of possession for personal property (CAN use force for summary ejectment and writ of possession for real property) How many days do you have to serve a writ of possession for real property/ejectment? - >>>7 How many days do you have to serve an ejectment? - >>>within 5 days attempt to telephone How long does a domestic violence protection order ex parte last? - >>>10 days Levy - >>>The seizure of property under a court order How many times do you check on an inmate that is under the influence of alcohol and drugs? - >>>4 times an hour Characteristics of arterial bleeding - >>>Bright red blood, spurting Someone has a crushed chest and needs CPR - >>>Stabilize and CPR Diabetic emergency - >>>Give sugar by mouth Rapid heartbeat + shallow breathing - >>>Shock 1 or 2 person adult CPR - >>>30:2 Infant 1 or 2 people - >>>30: 2 for 1 person 15:2 for 2 people Which is NOT true when withdrawing from a mob that is too big? - >>>Withdraw as quickly as possible Psychological crowds - >>>Sightseer and agitated Casual crowd - >>>Assembled for a purpose, NOT dependent on one another NLETS is used by what countries - >>>US + Canada True or false: It is NOT illegal to drink in a for hire vehicle if you are a passenger. - >>>True True or false: Reference a restaurant or bar, a person is not legally able to drink between the hours of 0700-1430. - >>>False What are the Blue Laws - >>>The laws on Sunday about alcohol What is the definition of terrorism? - >>>The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives Leftwing terrorist groups - >>>Seek to eliminate capitalism, which would involve a major revamping, if not a complete overthrow, of the US government Rightwing terrorist groups - >>>Anti-goverment, religious extremist, or racist/hate groups Paper terrorism - >>>attempt to use the system against itself by filing frivolous civil suits designed to ensnare the courts in its own procedures True or false: It is a felony to file a false lien or encumbrance. - >>>True True or false: As with the rest of the nation, the greatest threat to NC comes from a weapon of mass destruction attack. - >>>True The three nuclear power plants in NC are: - >>>Brunswick (2 miles North of Southport) McGuire (17 miles Northwest of Charlotte) Shearon-Harris (near Raleigh in Southwest Wake County) True or false: NTAS will include information specific to the particular credible threat and will not use a color-coded scale. - >>>True The ____ stage is LE's best opportunity to prevent an attack. - >>>Planning Three types of aliens: - >>>1. LARPS - Lawful Admitted Permanent Resident Aliens 2. Non-immigrant aliens (NIVs) 3. Illegal Entrant Aliens (EWIs) Most common types of falsified national identifications - >>>US Social security cards Military ID card Alien registration card Most common type of falsified State identifications - >>>Driver's license ID cards Where is the NC sub-office for US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - >>>Charlotte Who is responsible for the consular notification after an alien has been detention - >>>the law enforcement officers who actually make the arrest What is the most vulnerable target in NC? - >>>Agriculture What document from the ethics block outlines police duties and responsibilities? - >>>Canons of Ethics Who can give valid consent to search a private residence? - >>>The person who is in apparent control of the residence You have how many hours to execute a search warrant? - >>>48 hours If an arrest warrant is not served, they must be returned to the clerk within how many days? - >>>180 days Who cannot issue a warrant - >>>Register of deeds Jurisdiction for deputies is where/what? - >>>Anywhere in the state for any criminal offense committed in their county What is the only situation an officer brings a person straight to jail without seeing a magistrate? - >>>Public intoxication 5 Ws - >>>Where, what, when, who, weapons Gathering priority information first during a telephone call relates to the following aspects of overload - >>>call sequencing When a juvenile is taken into temporary custody, you can only detain him for...? - >>>12 hours An abuse call has to be investigated within how many hours? - >>>48 hours The arresting agency will forward the final disposition report to which of the following? - >>>Clerk of court A report of the disposition of the charges must be made to the SBI within how many days? - >>>60 days