NC BLET STATE EXAM OBJECTIVES, Questions and

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How many days is a civil summons valid for?

(Civil Process) Answer 60 days

How can you serve a subpoena to testify?

(Civil Process) Answer In person, Phone, Certified mail

When serving a summons to a city, who can accept the service?

(Civil Process) Answer City manager, Mayor, City clerk

What does POPAT stand for?

(Physical Fitness) Answer Police Officer Physical Agility Test

What does R.I.C.E stand for?

(Physical Fitness) Answer Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Can you substitute service on a subpoena?

(Civil Process) Answer No

What percentage of body weight is water?

(Physical Fitness) Answer 60-65%

A person in shock will have what kind of pulse?

(First Responder) Answer Rapid & Weak

Who applies for a Non-testimonial Identification Order? Answer District Attorney

Who issues a Non-testimonial Identification Order? Answer Judge

Bright red blood that is spurting from a wound is what kind of bleeding?
(First Responder) Answer Arterial bleeding

What is a word/smell that reminds the brain of a traumatic event?

(Mental Illness) Answer Trigger

T/F- A primary issue in sexual assault cases is that the offender is usually unknown
Answer True

T/F- In a effort to maintain evidence on a sexual assault victim, they should be asked to
not shower, brush their teeth, or drink anything Answer True
T/F- A crime victim is required to assist law enforcement and may be compelled to
provide statements Answer False

How long does a law enforcement officer have to provide a victim with medical
services?
(Domestic Violence) Answer 72 hours

What is sight alignment?

(Firearms) Answer Relationship of the front sight to the rear sight

What is sight picture?

(Firearms) Answer Relationship of the aligned sights to the target

How is the caliber of a bullet designated?

(Firearms) Answer By the diameter

How many provisions are in 15A-401(d)(2)

(Firearms) Answer 4

What is the difference between cover and concealment?

(Firearms) Answer Concealments hides

Cover stops the bullet

T/F- A moped is a motor vehicle

(MV Law) Answer False

Is a truck with no motor considered a motor vehicle?

(MV Law) Answer Yes

How many points will be put on your license for passing a school bus?
(MV Law) Answer 5 points

What is the minimum age for obtaining a limited permit?

(MV Law) Answer 15 years old

What type of bleeding is steady and dark red?

(First Responder) Answer Venous

What type of force pushes you out of a curve when driving?

(Driving) Answer Centrifugal force

Four parts of ammo

(Firearms) Answer Casing, Projectile, Primer, Powder
When it comes to Communications what does ABC stand for? Answer Accuracy,
Brevity, Clarity

What does SIPDE stand for? Answer Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

When driving, what is the most hazardous turn?

(Driving) Answer Y-Turn

When driving, what is the safest turn?

(Driving) Answer Right side road turn

What does AVPU stand for?

(First Responder) Answer Alert
Verbal
Pain Stimuli
Unresponsive

What are the two types of consent?

(First Responder) Answer Actual & Implied

How many photos should be placed in a photo lineup? Answer 6

What type of questions promote conversation? Answer Open-ended

What does SARA stand for? Answer Scan

Analysis
Response
Assessment

What does CYMBAL stand for? Answer Color

Year
Make
Body style
All other info
License

What is another name for the AOC-CR-200

(Detention Duties/Transport?) Answer Blue sheet

T.R.A.C.E.M
(HAZMAT) Answer Thermal
Radiological
Asphyxiation
Chemical
Etiological
Mechanical
What are the 4 valid forms of ID to purchase alcohol?
(ABC Law) Answer Military ID
Passport
Drivers License
State ID card

Who has the legal duty to report child abuse?

(Juvenile Law) Answer Everyone

This type of law is the basic law of the land

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Constitutional Law

This type of law declares, commands, or prohibits

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Statutory Law

What type of law is judge made law?

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Common Law

What are the two types of law?

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Substantive and Procedural

What types of speech are not protected by the First Amendment?

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Obscenity, Fighting words, Threats, Incendiary
speech

What are criminal and civil consequences that officers may face for violating a citizens
rights?
(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Criminal: Criminal chargers & Prosecution

Civil: Lawsuits & Fines

What is Psychosis?
(Mental Illness) Answer Loss of contact with reality due to mental illness

Loss of hope due to mental illness

(Mental Illness) Answer Depression

Loss of control due to mental illness

(Mental Illness) Answer Mania

What term should be used instead of "Mental Retardation"

(Mental Illness) Answer Intellectual Disability

This is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head

(Mental Illness) Answer TBI
E.L.E.A.P
(Mental Illness) Answer Engage
Listen
Empathize
Agree
Partner

Who can take out an involuntary commitment?

(Mental Illness) Answer Anyone

What are the four types of commitments?

(Mental Illness) Answer Voluntary, Involuntary, Emergency, Outpatient

How many hours is an involuntary commitment order valid for?

(Mental Illness) Answer 24 hours

Who can issue a IVC order?

(Mental Illness) Answer Magistrate or Clerk of Court

If there is no identifying information available and you believe there's a hazard, what
guide number should you refer to?
(HAZMAT) Answer Guide 111

D.E.C.I.D.E
(HAZMAT) Answer Detect
Estimate
Choose
Identify
Do
Evaluate

B-NICE
(HAZMAT) Answer Biological
Nuclear
Incendiary
Chemical
Explosive

What are the four common types of biological agents?

(HAZMAT) Answer Bacteria, Viruses, Ricketts, Toxins

Our common street clothes are Level D protection, do they provide protection from
WMB agents?
(HAZMAT) Answer No
Is a dead or injured law enforcement officer any value to anyone?
(HAZMAT) Answer No

What is a merely rapid form of combustion?

(Hazmat) Answer Explosion

What determines the difference between combustion, explosion and detonation?

Answer Speed of the burning action

When responding to bomb threats and suspicious objects, who makes the decision
regarding the safety of the property and the employees?
(HAZMAT) Answer Person in charge

T/F- Every officer should be aware of methods of conducting an effective search

operation
(HAZMAT) Answer True

If you are assisting in a search and no item was found, should you declare the area
safe?
(HAZMAT) Answer No. You only state nothing was found.

T/F- You should attempt to respond in a manner that exceeds your capability and
training
(HAZMAT) Answer False

T/F- You should make sure paperwork is signed by proper authorities

(In-Custody Transport) Answer True

What is contraband?
(In-Custody Transport) Answer Any unauthorized item

What are the rules for conducting body searches?

(In-Custody Transport) Answer Work from top to bottom
Be thorough
Be systematic
Take your time and concentrate
Be objective

If equipment is covered in blood, how should you clean it?

(In-Custody Transport) Answer 1 part bleach, 10 parts water

What is the purpose of the exclusionary rule for the 4th Amendment?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer Makes any evidence obtained by the government
through an illegal search and seizure inadmissible in court

What does double jeopardy do?

(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer Protects an individual against the pressures of
repeated trials and convictions for the same offense

What is probable cause?

(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer The belief that a crime has or is being committed;
and

The suspect has probably committed the crime

What is the purpose of an investigative stop?

(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer To determine whether there is probable cause

What do you need in order to initiate an investigative stop?

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Reasonable Suspicion

How long should an investigative stop be limited to?

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer 20 minutes

When should an arrest warrant be returned, if not served?

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer 180 days (Warrant is still valid)

T/F- When appearing before a magistrate to take out a warrant, the facts presented
must support every element of the criminal offense Answer True

When entering a private premises with an arrest warrant.. you must have the arrest
warrant and what else? Answer Probably cause to believe the defendant is inside

What are the 3 basic requirements for a plain view seizure?

(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer i.) The officer is lawfully in a position where they
can view an object

ii.) the incriminating character of the object is apparent

iii.) the officer has a lawful right too access the object

If a car is in a public place and you see an object that is evidence of a crime, can you
seize the object without a search warrant?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer Yes

Does the plain view doctrine also apply to smell and touch?
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer Yes

T/F- A spouse or roommate may give consent for law enforcement to search an area
the suspect has exclusive access to
(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer False
T/F- Officers may enter a home without a search a warrant or consent if there is exigent
circumstances
(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer True

How long is a search warrant valid for?

(Arrest, Search, and Seizure) Answer 48 hours

When executing a search warrant, before entering the premises, an officer must...
(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Identify themselves and purpose to the person to be
searched

What is Non-testimonial evidence?

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Fingerprints, Hair samples, photographs, saliva
samples

When are Miranda warnings required?

(Arrest, Search, Seizure) Answer Miranda warnings are required when two elements
are present- custody AND interrogation

North Carolina requires that there is a ______ for a person to be held in jail Answer
Commitment order

How many times an hour should you observe inmates when making rounds? Answer 2
times an hour

T/F- An inmate should be medically screened before being accepted into custody at the
detention center Answer True

When an inmate is intoxicated, on drugs, or suicidal how many times an hour should
they be checked on? Answer 4 times an hour

What are the rules of cell and courtroom searching? Answer Be thorough, systematic,
curious, and look before you touch

What is the most effective tool the court can use to maintain order? Answer Judges
power of contempt

The prejudgement remedy that allows NC General Statute the use of force in its service
is? Answer Claim and delivery

Who's duty is it to issue a civil summons? Answer Clerk of Court

How many days must a civil summons must be served in? Answer 60 days

T/F- A consent search of a persons home is NOT valid unless the consent is in writing
Answer False
Are you able to chase a fleeing suspect into Georgia for a felony? Answer Yes

Who can issue a state wide search warrant? Answer Superior court judge

Which two amendments contain due process clauses? Answer 5th and 14th

Which amendment has to do with a speedy trial by jury? Answer 6th amendment

T/F- A consent search of a persons home is invalid if you have not first advised the
person that he has a right to refuse consent Answer False

T/F- A "show-up" is a one-on-one confrontation between a suspect and a victim or

witness Answer True

Should you stop an autistic person from doing their hand motions? Answer No

________ is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger Answer
Courage

How many officers should you have for a building search? Answer 2

What is the name for a brief description of the scene to communications before the
responding officer leaves the vehicle? Answer Windshield report

When should you remove an individuals weapon from them? Answer 1. The individual
does not follow the officers instructions

2. The individual makes movements or gestures towards the weapon

3. The individual displays a hostile or aggressive attitude towards the officer or if

members of the same group are hostile

What are two types of patrol? Answer Conspicuous and Inconspicuous

Should you treat every alarm call as the real thing? Answer Yes

Catching a criminal in the act through the use of low visibility in unmarked cars is known
as what type of patrol? Answer Inconspicuous patrol

Answering high risk calls should bring you into what zone of survival color spectrum?
Answer Orange zone

Are push ups an aerobic exercise? Answer No

This type of bail/bond allows the release of the defendant with no immediate
requirement of payment, but if the defendant doesn't show up he or she is liable for the
full amount Answer Unsecured Bail

An officer sees a misdemeanor occur. The offender flees just across the city line. Does
the officer have jurisdiction to follow the offender? Answer Yes

A ________ is a directive issued by a law enforcement officer that a person appear in

court and answer for ______________ charges Answer Uniform Citation/ Infraction or
Misdemeanor

What are the 5 major phases of enforcement action? Answer Detection, Apprehension,
Prosecution, Adjudication, Penalization

What are the 4 types of traffic apprehension? Answer Physical arrest

Citation
Written warning
Verbal warning

Can an individual be arrested for an infraction? Answer No

What are the 7 methods for observing traffic? Answer Line patrol
Area patrol
Directed patrol
Stationary observation
Conspicuous observation
Visible observation
Concealed observation

What is directed patrol? Answer A traffic patrol directed towards a certain traffic offense

What is saturation patrol? Answer High number of officers in a limited area

What is area patrol? Answer Includes streets, roads, intersections of highways.. officers
use this type of patrol on a day to day basis

In order to pace a vehicle what does an officer need to make sure of? Answer That their
speedometer is accurate q

When completing a traffic stop, what should you relay to communications? Answer
Location of stop
License number
Description of vehicle
Number of occupants

What are the two ways to approach a vehicle? Answer Driver side and passenger side
Is it against the law for someone to not sign a citation? Answer No

If a violator exits a suspect vehicle and runs, should you run after them? Answer NO

When searching a vehicle, how many search zones are there? Answer 9

T/F- Areas outside of a persons curtilage are not protected by the 4th amendment
Answer True

Who can issue a search warrant? Answer Judicial officials

When entering a crime scene and once an initial sweep for perpetrators and victims is
complete, do you still need a search warrant if you want to continue to search the crime
scene? Answer Yes

What is an anticipatory search warrant? Answer A warrant that is issued before all of
the facts or events taking place are given

T/F- Once a suspect in custody invokes his Miranda right to counsel, all questioning
must stop immediately Answer True

If a suspect invokes his rights to counsel and then decides he wants to talk and initiates
conversation about the situation, can the officer begin the interrogation again? Answer
Yes, the officer should repeat the Miranda rights to the suspect and obtain a waiver
before resuming the interogation

What are the components of the EMS system? Answer Reporting, Dispatch, First
Response, EMS Response, Hospital Care

Is someone liable if acting under the Good Samaritan law? Answer No

If you are responding to a medical emergency, can you leave the individuals side when
not yet relieved by someone with equal or greater training? Answer No.. that is called
Abandonment

What are some ways to prevent blood borne pathogens? Answer Vaccinations, training
programs, biohazard labels, eye wash stations, PPE

How does direct contact transmission occur?

(First Responder) Answer Through skin-to-skin contact

How does indirect contact occur?

(First Responder) Answer When making physical contact with contaminated items.. like
grabbing a doorknob
How does droplet transmission occur?
(First Responder) Answer Through coughing, sneezing, talking... takes places within 6
feet

What are the 3 types of emergency moves that can be used during medical
emergencies?
(First Responder) Answer One-rescuer assist
Two-rescuer assist
Firefighters carry

What is the fastest method for moving a wounded officer? Answer Two-officer assist

What is the difference between a sign and symptom Answer A sight is something a first
responder can see

A symptom is something the person themselves feel

What is the normal pulse rate for an adult? Answer 60-100 beats per minute

D.C.A.P.B.T.L.S
(First Responder) Answer Deformity
Contusions
Amputations/avulsions
Punctures/penetrations
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling

What are the two most common types of methods to control bleeding? Answer Direct
pressure
Tourniquets

Signs and symptoms of shock Answer -Pale, cool, clammy skin

-Nausea and vomiting
-Altered mental status
-Cyanosis around the lips and nail bed

What is the treatment for shock? Answer Keep person lying down
Maintain the airway
Control external bleeding if present
Don't give anything to eat or drink

If a person is impaled by a foreign object should you try and remove it? Answer No

What do diabetics usually get mistaken for? Answer Drunks

T/F- If a person is under a doctors care, you can help them take their medicine Answer
True

What are Chapter 20 laws? Answer Motor Vehicle Laws

T/F- Chapter 20 laws states that a highway and street are the same Answer True

What is the definition of an operator?

(MV Law) Answer The person in actually physical control of a vehicle in motion or has
the engine running

What does PVA stand for?

(MV Law) Answer Public Vehicular Area

If the North Carolina DMV has not revoked a drivers driving privilege, but the non-
residents home state has revoked the license, what is the proper charge? Answer No
Operators License

T/F- Any violation of a limited driving privilege is considered driving while license
revoked Answer True

A provisional licensee is anyone under the age ___ Answer 18

When are driver license points added? Answer The date of the offense

T/F- You must register any motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer or motorcycle if intended to
be used on a highway Answer True

Strategies and measures that seek to reduce the risk of crimes occurring, and their
potential harmful effects on individuals and society, including fear of crime, by
intervening to influence their multiple causes- is the definition of what? Answer Crime
Prevention

What is SARA used for?

(Crime Prevention) Answer Problem solving

T/F- When it comes to crime prevention you should make sure gate latches, garage
doors, and shed doors are locked after every use Answer True

Physical security constitutes for _____ percent of burglary prevention

(Crime Prevention) Answer 90

What are the 3 D's of crime prevention? Answer Designation, Design, Definition

What does CPTED stand for? Answer Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Youth violence is the international use of physical force or power to threaten or harm
others by young people ages ____ to ____ Answer 10-24

What are the 3 primary roles of School Resource Officers?

(Crime Prevention) Answer Promoting safety, Problem solving, Acting as a liaison

Controlled movement of a person or persons in custody from one to another is the

definition of? Answer Inmate transportation

Who are the 3 key people who play a part in the process of committing a person into
custody?
(In-Custody Transport) Answer Arresting officer, person in custody, magistrate

What are the 5 different ways an inmate cane released? Answer Cash bond
Property Bond
Written Promise
Custody release
Unsecured Bond

If possible, how many officers should be assigned to an inmates movement? Answer 2

T/F- When transporting an individual you should obtain a recent photo of them Answer
True

Should you put complete faith in restraint systems when transporting an individual?
Answer No

T/F- When transporting an inmate, you may talk to other individuals who are not officers
or the inmate Answer False

When you are transporting one inmate in a non-screen vehicle, where should the
inmate sit? Answer Right rear

When conducting a strip search should you touch the inmate? Answer No

Who established universal precautions and provide the framework for an effective
infection control policy? Answer Center for Disease Control

This occurs when the body position of an individual interferes with their respiration
resulting in unconsciousness or death due to a lack of oxygen Answer Positional
Asphyxiation

Who completes the Affidavit and Petition for Involuntary Commitment form? Answer
Magistrate or Clerk of Superior Court
What is the AOC-SP-300 Answer Affidavit and Petition for Involuntary Commitment

This order directs a law enforcement officer to take the respondent into custody for an
examination by a psychologist or physician Answer Findings and Custody Order

What are some of the roles of the school director? Answer Responsible for regulating
trainee participation, demeanor, attendance and records

Also determines the level of comprehension and retention of subject matter

Determines whether or not a student has a deficiency

How many months does a trainee have to become a sworn law enforcement officer after
completing the state exam? Answer 12 months

Can a school enroll you after the first initial day of course delivery? Answer No

T/F- Excused absences must not exceed 5% of the total amount of class hours Answer
True

How many tests are you able to fail and still be able to take a re-test? Answer 4

What is the third most common cause of line of duty deaths in officers? Answer Chronic
heart disease

What are the 3 primary physical disablers that officers suffer from? Answer Heart
disorder, Lower back disorders, Stomach ulcers

What is the good type of cholesterol? Answer HDL

What is the bad type of cholesterol? Answer LDL

What is the most common type of fat in your body? Answer Triglycerides

T/F- Blood pressure that stays between 120-139/80-89 is considered prehypertension

Answer True

How long should an average adult exercise a day? Answer 30 minutes

How many deaths occur a year due to sedentary lifestyle? Answer 365,000

What are secondary risk factors? Answer Family history

Obesity
Diabetes
Stress
Age/Gender
What is the second most common law enforcement disabler? Answer Lower back
injuries

Is stretching a form of warming up? Answer No

What are the 3 major nutrients? Answer Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins

Fats provide ___ calories of energy Answer 9

Proteins provide ____ calories of energy Answer 4

What are the 6 states of mind? Answer Knowingly

Willfully
Wantonly
Maliciously
Criminal negligence
Strict liability

What is Chapter 7B? Answer Juvenile Code

What is Chapter 14? Answer Criminal Law

What is the difference between misdemeanor and felony larceny? Answer Misdemeanor
larceny is $1,000 or less

Felony larceny is more than $1,000

What is the difference between first and second degree trespass? Answer First degree
trespass occurs when someone enters a premise that was enclosed or secured to
demonstrate an intent to keep intruders out

Second degree trespass occurs after an intruder has been notified by the owner to not
remain or enter the premise (or if it had been posted to keep out)

(1) engages in a fight with at least one person

(2) in a public place
(3) to the terror of the public Answer Simple Affray

(1) engages in a fight with at least one person

(2) in a public place
(3) to the terror of the public and
(4) inflicts serious injury, or uses a deadly weapon Answer Aggravated misdemeanor
affray
When it comes to grains, the recommended daily amounts are __ to __ ounce
equivalents for men and women aged 19+ Answer 3-4

T/F- You should make half your plate fruits and vegetables Answer True

Women who reach a body-fat level under ___ - ___ percent may develop menstrual
changes or irregularities Answer 10-13

T/F- Fats have more than twice as many calories per gram as carbs or protein Answer
True

What is this- the capacity to take in, transport, and utilize oxygen Answer Aerobic fitness

What is the primary fuel source for aerobic exercise? Answer Fat

What is the fuel source for anaerobic exercise? Answer Carbs

F.I.T Answer Frequency, Intensity, Time

The _____ __ ____ allows our society to function as a society where the individual can
expect justice Answer Rule of Law

Crime fighter model or public servant model?

(1) Repression of criminal conduct is the most important function
(2) Failure to law enforcement means the breakdown of order
(3) Criminal process is the positive guarantor of social freedom
(4) Efficiency is the top priority Answer Crime fighter (crime control model)

Crime fight model or public servant model?

(1) There is a possibility of error
(2) Finality is not a priority
(3) Efficiency is rejected if it involves shortcuts
(4) Protection of process is important as protection of innocents Answer Public servant
(due process model)

(a) kills
(b) another living human being
(i) with malice and
(ii) with specific intent formed after premeditation and deliberation Answer First degree
murder

(a) kills
(b) another living human being
(c) with malice Answer Second degree murder

(a) kills
(b) another living human being
i) by an unlawful act that does not amount to a felony and is not ordinary dangerous to
life or
ii) by a culpably negligent act or omission Answer Involuntary manslaughter

(a) commits an assault

(b) on another and
(c) inflicts serious injury Answer Assault inflicting serious injury

(a) commits an assault

(b) on another
(c) with a deadly weapon Answer Assault with a deadly weapon

A.C.T.T Answer Attitude, Communications, Technique, Teamwork

What are the 3 basic elements of a crime? Answer Desire, Knowledge, Opportunity

A _______ of a crime is defined as "a person against whom there is probable cause to
believe a crime has been committed" Answer Victim

T/F- Law enforcement should make sure any stolen or personal property of a victim
should be returned ASAP when no longer needed for evidence Answer True

What shall law enforcement provide a victim? Answer Medical services

Address/Phone of DA's office
Name/Phone of investigating LEO

Within how many hours after receiving a notification from the arresting officer that the
accused has been arrested shall the investigating law enforcement agency also forward
the information to the district attorneys office? Answer 72 hours

What are secondary injuries?

(Responding to Victims and the Public) Answer Injuries that occur when there is a lack
of proper support

Failing to recognize the importance of a crime or failure to show sympathy to the victim
can be damaging to the victims self-worth and _______ _________ Answer Recovery
process

What are some physical reactions a victim may experience due to a sexual assault?
Answer Easily startled by noises or unexpected touch
Constipation or diarrhea
Sudden sweating/heart palpitations
Aches and pains
The _________ and _________ of the interviewing officer is key to gaining the victims
trust and cooperation Answer Attitude and Conduct

What are some reasons a victim may not report a sexual assault? Answer Experience
of retelling their story
Fear of retaliation by the offender
Fear of not being believed
Fear of being blamed for the assault

What are some clues that can alert you to the fact that a person is deaf or has hearing
loss? Answer Alert but fail to respond to noise
May point to their ears or mouth
Write notes instead of speaking
May speak louder

How should you let a Deaf-Blind person know you're there? Answer Simple touch on the
shoulder or arm

What should you mark on a deaf-blind persons hand, arm, or back to inform them they
are in danger? Answer X

The National Criminal Justice Research defines this as a physical, mental, or health
impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities Answer A Disability

T/F- Damage caused by a service animal is the liability of the owner or trainer Answer
True

What are two programs administered by the Office of Victim Services that are provided
for victims? Answer Crime Victim Compensation Program
Rape Victim Assistance Program

How much can be awarded to a victim through the North Carolina Victims
Compensation Program? Answer $30,000 for medical expenses

Additional $5,000 to the survivors of homicide victims and funeral expenses

Who is eligible for the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation? Answer -Victim
-Defendant of deceased victim
-Third person who is not a collateral source and who provided benefit to the victim
-Person who is authorized to act on behalf of the victim

This is defined as the unlawful use, or threatened use, of force or violence against the
individual or property to coerce and intimidate governments or societies often to achieve
political, religious, or ideological objectives Answer Terrorism

What are 3 types of terrorist groups? Answer Left-wing

Right-wing
Special interest/single interest

6 specific terroristic threats to North Carolina?

(Anti-Terrorism) Answer Agriculture
Military installations
Transportation infrastructures
Banking infrastructures
Nuclear power plants
Citizenry

T/F- National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) replaced the Homeland Security
Advisory System Answer True

NTAS Alerts contain a '_______ ________' indicating a specific date when the alert
expires Answer Sunset provision

What is the purpose of the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)?

(Anti-Terrorism) Answer Alerts the public of potential threats to the community

What are the two types of alerts NTAS sends out?

(Anti-Terrorism) Answer Imminent threat and Elevated threat

This type of threat warns of a credible, specific, and impending terrorist threat against
the United States
(Anti-Terrorism) Answer Imminent threat

This type of threat warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States
(Anti-Terrorism) Answer Elevated threat

What are the 3 types of aliens?

(Anti-Terrorism) Answer Lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens (LAPRS)
Non-immigrant aliens
Illegal entrant aliens

These people are legal residents of the United States and are referred to as 'green card
holders'.

They have applied for and received immigrant status Answer Lawfully admitted
permanent resident aliens (LAPRS)

These people are admitted on a temporary term basis

They will have a passport with a visa Answer Non-Immigrant aliens

These are aliens who are present in the U.S and never have been granted permission
to enter or reside in the U.S Answer Illegal entrant aliens

What is one of the most forged documents, used to obtain employment illegally?
Answer Social security cards

A person charge with the commission of a felony or a misdemeanor may be

photographed and fingerprints taken for law enforcement records only when he has
been: Answer Arrested or committed to a detention facility, or

Committed to imprisonment upon conviction of a crime, or

Convicted of a felony

When the defendant is fingerprinted prior to the disposition of the case, a report of the
disposition of the charges shall be made to the State Bureau of investigations on a form
within _____ days following disposistion Answer 60

When jurisdiction over a juvenile is transferred to the superior court, should the juvenile
be fingerprinted and fingerprints sent to the SBI? Answer Yes

A law enforcement officer or agency must fingerprint a juvenile when:

(Fingerprinting) Answer (a) the law enforcement officer has prepared a complaint filing
as a petition; and

(b) the complainant charges one or more non-divertible offenses, as outlined in G.S. 7B-
1701; and

(c) the juvenile was at least ten years old at the time the offense was committed; and

(d) the juvenile is in physical custody of law enforcement

What are the 4 ways you can submit fingerprint cards? Answer First class mail
Courier
In person
Electronic submission

T/F- If an agency has jurisdiction in more than one county and is serving warrants within
their jurisdiction, the same check digit number (CKN) should be written on both
disposition forms
(Fingerprinting) Answer True

Should you use a suspect photo with a height scale behind the suspect in a photo line
up? Answer No

What are the 3 basic fingerprint patterns? Answer Arch, Loop, Whorl
This is defined as a global phenomenon that involves obtaining or maintaining the labor
or services of another through the use of force, fraud, or coercion in violation of an
individuals human rights Answer Human trafficking

T/F- Anyone under the age of 18 who preforms a commercial sex act is considered a
victim of human trafficking regardless if force, fraud, or coercion were present Answer
True

The federal government defines this as the recruitment, harboring, transportation,

provision, or obtaining of a person for labor services through the use of force, fraud, or
coercion for the purpose of involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.
Answer Human Trafficking

If the victim of human trafficking is an adult, the crime is a Class ___ felony Answer
Class C

If the victim of human trafficking is a minor, the crime is a Class _____ felony Answer
B2 Felony

This is defined as a person knowingly and willfully or in a reckless disregard of the

consequences of the action holds another in involuntary servitude Answer Involuntary
servitude

This occurs when someone is paid to assist another in the illegal crossing of borders
Answer Smuggling

What is the key difference between trafficking and smuggling? Answer The individuals
freedom of choice

Does an individual need to be beaten or restrained physically to be a victim of human

trafficking? Answer No

What are some ways a victim can be sexually exploited?

(Human Trafficking) Answer Brothels
Massage parlors
Street prostitution

What is the purpose of due process? Answer Protects the rights of citizens against
infringement by the states

What did Terry v Ohio establish? Answer Stop and Frisk

What is the dynamic of domestic violence? Answer Power and control

Domestic violence is characterized by a pattern of increasing _______ and _______
Answer Power and coercive control

How many times on average will a domestic violence victim leave before leaving the
relationship for good? Answer 7

What are some situational factors that prevent a domestic violence victim from leaving?
Answer Economic dependance on the abuse
Lack of job skills
Cultural or religious restraints
Fear of losing custody of kids

What are some emotional factors that prevent a domestic violence victim from leaving?
Answer Lack of emotional support
Feeling responsible for the abuse
Having life threatened if they tell anyone
Belief that the abuser will change

Where should you park when arriving to a domestic violence call? Answer Several
houses away on the same side of the street

Is it preferred to park under a street light when arriving to a domestic violence call?
Answer No

What are the two primary roles for a cover officer during a domestic violence call?
Answer Observe suspects and protect the contact officer

What are some examples of relief given by judges for domestic violence victims?
Answer Temporary custody of children
Temporary possession of a residence
Stay a certain amount of distance away from victim

T/F- A valid protective order is to be enforced by all North Carolina law enforcement
agencies without any other orders by the court Answer True

To take physical custody of a child by an out of state protective order what must law
enforcement need? Answer a Warrant to Take Physical Custody issued by a court from
this state

If someone knowingly violates a valid protective order, they are guilty of a Class _____
misdemeanor Answer A1

Is a personal relationship required to obtain a 50C? Answer No

T/F- Leaving the batterer can be the most dangerous time

(Domestic Violence Response) Answer True
What should you do if there are loud background noises when speaking on the radio?
Answer Place the mic on your larynx

What agency holds the functions for DCIN? Answer North Carolina State Bureau of
Investigation

What alphabet is used when speaking over the radio? Answer Phonetic

What are the 3 essential parts of an emergency call? Answer Location, Call Type, Call
back number

What is clipping when you're speaking on the radio? Answer Talking before or after your
radio is keyed up

Why should you check the seats in your car everyday before starting duty? Answer To
make sure there is no contraband hidden in the seats

An average of how many working days is lost per injury-producing collisions? Answer
23

What are the 3 components that make up the driving system? Answer Environment,
Vehicle, Driver

What percent of all vehicular collisions come from environmental factors? Answer 5%

What percent of all vehicular collisions come from the driver? Answer 90%

As a driver you should develop a style of driving that yields the highest level of results
with lowest level of _______ Answer Risk

In normal traffic and good weather, a following distance of ___ seconds should provide
sufficient stopping distance Answer 2 seconds

1) Everybody at rest tends to remain at rest, while every body in motion tends to remain
in motion unless acted on by an external force

2) The acceleration of any body is directly proportional to the force acting on the body,
while it is inversely proportional to the mass of the body Answer Laws of motion

At what position should you grab the steering wheel? Answer 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

This is defined as the process of keeping the patrol vehicle on the intended path of
travel you have selected
(LE Driver Training) Answer Tracking
What 3 factors influence stopping distance? Answer Perception, Decision, Performance

Over 50 percent of all non-emergency law enforcement related collisions occur while
the patrol vehicle is ________ _________ Answer Moving backwards

What are two primary methods that can be used for collision avoidance? Answer Quick,
sudden braking
Evasive steering

T/F- You should drive faster than you can see past your headlights Answer False

T/F- During nighttime you should increase the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you Answer True

During a vehicle pursuit, what is the primary pursuit vehicle responsible for? Answer
The actual pursuit

During a vehicle pursuit, what is the secondary pursuit vehicle responsible for? Answer
Communications and backup

What was the maximum distance a siren was audible under ideal traffic conditions?
Answer 440 feet

The average of all test subject scores was 125 feet

This defined as a civil wrong Answer Tort

The public duty doctrine provides that a law enforcement officer has a duty to the
_____, not to any one individual Answer Public

T/F- The public only has the duty to yield the right of way if both the lights and sirens are
being operated Answer True

Are mistakes for age and consent of a minor defenses for human trafficking? Answer
No

Does human trafficking occur domestically or internationally? Answer Both

What does RIPPLE stand for? Answer Recognizing

Identification
Protection
Prosecution
Liberation
Empowerment

What are the 3 types of crowds? Answer Physical, Psychological, Mob

What is a physical crowd? Answer Little or no organization

no unity of purpose

members come and go and have no common bond

What is a psychological crowd? Answer A group of people who have a common interest
and respond emotionally to the same stimuli

What are the categories of psychological crowds? Answer Sightseer/Sightseeing and

Expressive/Agitated

What is a sightseer crowd? Answer Grouped together by their common bond

What is a expressive crowd? Answer This crowd is emotionally involved and can quickly
become agitated if approached improperly

What is a mob? Answer Those who lose their sense of reason under the pressure of
excitement and agitation

What are the 5 types of mobs? Answer Escape

Aggressive
Acquisitive
Expressive
Flash

What is an escape mob? Answer Highly emotional charged crowd driven by fright

What is a flash mob? Answer Group of strangers who organize themselves using
electronic media such as cellphones or the internet to gather in a public place

What is a acquisitive mob? Answer A mob that desires to acquire something

What are 5 types of disturbances? Answer 1. Mass demonstration

2. Civil disobedience
3. Labor disputes
4. Idealistic protest
5. Riot

What are 3 types of riots? Answer Organized/planned riot

Guerrilla riot
Spontaneous riot

_______ is key during a violent/hostile crowd Answer Dispersal

Is the permit system a local ordinance provision or state law? Answer Local ordinance
provision

Regardless of the type of demonstration, the amount of force used must be: Answer
Reasonable
Necessary
Lawful

What are the 4 crowd control options? Answer Monitor

Containment
Blocking
Dispersion

How many inches is a riot baton? Answer 26-42 inches

During a larger riot how many people should be in a squad? Answer No less than 8 or
more than 12 officers

This is defined as the someone who is less than 18 years of age who is a minor of
human trafficking or whose parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker inflicts or allows to
be inflicted upon the juvenile a serious physical injury by other than accidental means
Answer Abused Juvenile

This is defined as any juvenile less than 18 years of age who is found to be a minor
victim of human trafficking or whose parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker does not
provide proper care, supervision, or discipline; or who has been abandoned Answer
Neglected Juvenile

The court has jurisdiction over a juvenile until what 3 things occur? Answer Until
terminated by the court, or

juvenile reaches 18, or

until emancipation

When there is a refusal by a parent to enter a residence, what is needed to enter the
home?
(Juvenile Laws and Procedures) Answer Probable cause there is a crime being
committed

Unless entry is warranted to save life or prevent serious bodily harm

If at any time cooperation is denied by a parent, caretaker, or custodian, you may NOT
enter the home unless you have: Answer An arrest warrant if the subject resides in the
home, or
A search warrant covering the home,

Reasonable belief exists that you need to make a warrantless entry to save a life or
prevent serious bodily harm

Every person has a ______ duty to report facts which lead the person to suspect that a
juvenile is abused or neglected Answer Legal

Who is responsible for the abuse of a juvenile? Answer Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or
Caretaker

How long after a report of abuse does the Department of Social Services have to notify
the DA and appropriate law enforcement agency? Answer 48 hours

Any parent of a child less than 16 years of age, or any other person providing care to or
supervision of such child, who inflicts physical injury, or who allows physical injury to be
inflicted, or who creates or allows to be created a substantial risk of physical injury,
upon or to such child by other than accidental means Answer Misdemeanor child abuse

This charge is defined as willfully taking or attempting to take any immoral, improper, or
indecent liberties with a student for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire
Answer Indecent liberties with a student

Does personal care and supervision mean placing the juvenile in a room alone or given
to someone else for them to take care of? Answer No

It means close, constant supervision by the law enforcement officer who took the child
into temp. custody

How long can a juvenile be held in temporary custody for? Answer 12 hours

or 24 hours if falling on Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday

When will the court order a nonsecure custody order for a juvenile? Answer The juvenile
has been abandoned, or

The juvenile has suffered physical injury or sexual abuse, or

the juvenile is exposed to substantial risk of physical injury or sexual abuse

These types of juveniles are less than 18 but at least 16 and commit indirect contempt
by a juvenile or a crime or infraction under State law or an ordinance of local
government , excluding all violations of the motor vehicle laws Answer Delinquent
juvenile
These types of juveniles are less than 16 but at least 6 and are unlawfully absent from
school; or is regular disobedient to an beyond the disciplinary control of the juveniles
parent, guardian, or custodian Answer Undisciplined juvenile

What ages do children have to attend school? Answer 7-16

What additional right does a juvenile have when being interrogated? Answer The right
to have a parent, guardian, or custodian present

How old does a juvenile have to be in order to waive their rights and make a statement
without a parent or guardian present? Answer 16 years or older

T/F- A petition authorizes taking physical custody of a juvenile Answer False... IT DOES
NOT AUTHORIZE IT

Every caller should be viewed as a _________ Answer Customer

The 5 W's Answer Where, What, When, Who, Weapons

What is rule number one during a crisis call? Answer Don't take it personally

How far away should you hold the microphone from your mouth when talking on the
radio? Answer 1-2 inches

At what angle should you hold the microphone when speaking on the radio? Answer 30-
45 degrees

What are the 3 parts of a broadcast message?

(LE Communication and Info Systems) Answer Preamble
Text
Authority

When giving a vehicle description, how should you describe the vehicles colors?
Answer From top to bottom

What type of files are maintained by NCIC? Answer Adult/Juvenile offenders

Missing persons
Foreign fugitives
Unidentified persons

T/F- All gun entries put into NCIC must contain serial numbers Answer True

When a DCIN/NICIC inquiry results in a match, the inquiring agency should immediately
confirm the record with the entering agency before the apprehension of such
person/property. Answer It's not a question.. just remember it
What does the SCI Computerized Criminal History files provide for users? Answer
Information on arrested individuals and have been fingerprinted

Is a AOC response, indicating an unserved warrant on an individual, probable cause to

arrest the individual? Answer No (this is in regards to a warrant seen on the AOC files)

2 primary objectives of CJLEADS Answer Provide comprehensive view of NC criminal

information

Allows users to develop a watch list of persons of interest

Who can accept service for a county? Answer County manager, chairman of the county
board of commissioners, clerk of county board of commissioners

Summary Ejectment's are required to be set for trial in Magistrates court within how
many days? Answer 7

The prejudgement remedy that authorizes the seizure from the defendant real or
personal property sufficient in an amount to satisfy the judgement obtained for a starred
amount is known as? Answer Attachment

Who provides many of the forms and documents utilized by parties and the courts for
civil process? Answer The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts

What is the purpose of Claim and Delivery? Answer To immediately return the specific
personal property that is wrongfully taken or detained by the defendant

A warning to a third person who has possession of property owned by a defendant or

who owes the defendant a debt to not pay the money or deliver the property to the
defendant or dispose of it Answer Garnishment

What are the 3 types of executions? Answer Property, Persons, Specific property

What type of execution is this- Requires the sheriff to seize and hold a person until he or
she complies with the judgement of the court Answer Execution against persons

What is reasonable suspicion based on? Answer Specific and articulable facts

(a) a crime is committed by another person,

(b) he or she knowingly advises, instigates, encourages, procures, or helps the other
person commit the crime, and
(c) his or her actions or statements caused or contributed to the commission of the
crime Answer Aiding and abetting

In regards to a fire extinguisher, what does PASS stand for? Answer Pull, Aim,
Squeeze, Sweep
When directing traffic, what does 2 short whistle blasts mean? Answer Go

What are the 5 steps of awareness when it comes to hazmat? Answer Detection,
Recognition, Identification, Notification, Call for resources

What is repeating the same question, using the same words, and same tone of voice?
Answer Persistent repetition

What does DCIN stand for? Answer Division of Criminal Information Network

What does NCIC stand for? Answer The National Crime Information Center

What are the 3 purposes of field notes? Answer Report writing

Reference
Evidence

These are a shorthand written record made by law enforcement officers from the time
they arrive on scene until the assignment is completed Answer Field notes

What are 2 types of notebooks? Answer Bound notebook

Loose-leaf notebook

This is a literal reproduction of actual words spoken by an individual Answer Statement

What should you label a photograph with? Answer Photographers name

Case number
Type of case

Reports must be _______, ________, ________, and __________ Answer Factual,

Clear, Concise, Complete and Objective

When entering jewelry into a evidence log, how should you describe it? Answer By color

How should you describe a car that has 3 different colors? Answer In descending order

'white over green over black"

What are the 3 main principles of field interviews? Answer Identification, Prevention,
and Repression

What are the 3 types of interviews? Answer Field interview, interrogation, and canvass
interview

This type of interview is more formal and the technical aspects of the questioning will
vary Answer Interrogation
This type of interview allows you to interview persons in the area surrounding a crime
scene Answer Canvass interview

Can law enforcement get involved with a repossession?

(Civil Process) Answer No, not without a warrant

What does SPEAR stand for? Answer Stance, Posture, Eye contact, Attending
behavior, Relax

The umbilical cord connects the _______ and the ______ and transports oxygen,
nutrients, and waste between mom and baby Answer fetus and placenta

3 types of burns? Answer 1st Degree (Superficial)

2nd Degree (Partial thickness)
3rd Degree (Full thickness)

What does AED stand for? Answer Automated External Defibrillator

What is your systolic blood pressure? Answer Pressure created in arteries by blood
being forced out into circulation

Pulse rate for a newborn? Answer 120-160 bpm

Pulse rate for an adolescent? Answer 60-105 bpm

Respiratory rate for an adult? (Not the pulse rate) Answer 12-20 per minute

5 methods of transmission of blood borne pathogens Answer Contact

Droplet
Air
Food
Vector

Pulse rate for a child up to 5 years old Answer 80-140 bpm

If someone is triage level yellow, what are there signs? Answer Alert, Pulse, and
breathing more than 30 breaths per minute

Pulse rate for a child 5-12 Answer 70-110 bpm

When can a person with a limited learners permit operate a vehicle? Answer 5:00 am to
9:00 pm for the first 6 months
You pull someone over and their drivers license has been suspended for non-payment
of child support, what should you charge the driver with? Answer Driving while license
revoked

If you charge someone with driving without a license, are they able to present a license
in court which was valid at the time and be acquitted? Answer Yes

If an intoxicated parent ask their child who has a learners permit to drive them to the
store, what is the appropriate charge? Answer Impaired Instruction

What type of plate is not exempt from NC registration requirements? Answer Permanent
registration plates

If someone refuses a chemical test and has their license taken by the DMV, will they get
it back if they are found not guilty at trial? Answer No

How many samples should be taken on a chemical analysis breath test? Answer 2

What 3 psychological factors are perceptions influenced by? Answer Interest, emotions,
prejudices

A person over the age of ____ has a greater degree of difficulty in passing the field
sobriety test Answer 65

What does NIMS stand for? Answer National Incident Management System

writes on, marks, defaces, or injures the walls of any public building or facility or statute
or monument in a public place Answer defacing a public building, statute, or monument

Pursuant to NC Law, a person may lawfully possess _____ liters of liquor and _____
liters of beer Answer 8, 80

Any substance that or material that posses unreasonable risk to health and safety of
people and the environment Answer Hazardous Material