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in interviewing a good method of securing dependable valid info and reducing the possibility of misunderstanding is to

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explain the purpose of the interview to the person being interviewed

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the most effective way to secure information from people who ramble is to?

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direct the interview by asking carefully worded questions

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the best way to calm an interviewee who has become emotionally upset during an interview is to…

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talk about other things for a short time

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although the free time of a public employee should be absolutely free without control or surveillance of dept heads, it is essential for every person connecte with the organization to realize that

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in his private life as well as in its official capacity the community will regard the employee as a representative of the department

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in dealing with others a person should

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deal with different individuals in different ways

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if a citizen asks an employee to explain an involved policy the employee should

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give the citizen a complete non technically worded explanation

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which of the following is the most harmful to the department?

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Criticism of the department by its employees to the public

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When a citizen asks your intepretation of the requirements of a complex law, generally it would be best to…

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tell the person that you cannot interpret the law but suggest seeking a professional opinion

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the best way to enforce an unpopular rule is

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by enforcing the rule without exception

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A search warrant is seved at 2100 hours on Friday night. the search warrant does not need….

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endorsement for night service

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what is not a type of fingerprint?

visible, latent, plastic, or raised

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raised

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a polygraph examination

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is an excellent aid for law enforcement

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Which tool would be most difficult to identify based on the marks left at the scene of a crime?

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a file

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the order of interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects should be

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the most trustworthy witnesses first

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it is recommended that irrelevant questions and remarks should be given/made by an interviewer to a subjects being interrogated to:

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enable the investiagator to see the subjects normal manner of giving information

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when interviewing victims and witnesses of crimes it is best to interview

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the victim if he is alive and conscious

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when an interviewee misunderstands the statements or questions of an interviewer it is usually becuase

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the interviewer has failed to make himself clear

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an interviewer will conduct interviews most successfully if he customarily

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modifies procedures to meet the needs of each person being interviewed

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Which of the following is not true when using a confidential informant

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probationers can only be used after the divisional director of probation has been notified in writing

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Dept members shall report any change of address, telephone number, or personal statu change to their commander within _______ after the change occurs

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24 hours

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media personnel and/or civilian ride along may accompany dept personnel in the execution of a search warrant or arrest under the following circumstances….

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never

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the runaway/missing person report form cannot be utilized for the documenting of the following….

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missing children under the age of 12

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the 647(f) PC arrest form is an optional form that can be used in addition to or as a replacement of the form narrative when makng an arrest for 647(f) Pc. It is not appropriate to use the form when the subject arrested…

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is injured during the arrest process

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the person authorized to take command of a crime scene is the …

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assigned employee

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25
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according to general orders section 307.6 an employee is responsible for submitting an expense reimbursement claim (form 14) to the accounting and finance bureau within how many working days following the completion of an approved expenditure

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5 days

26
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sometimes you will have to reject a suggestion or say no to someone. in this kind of situation saying no

a. could be more easily received by suggesting some acceptable alternative
b. provide a concise explanation
c. should be done when it is apparent to you that a refusal is required
d. all of the above

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d. all of the above

27
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general orders section 401.00 defines the standards for investigative authority and conduct of department personnel. which of the following is not a true statement of dept. policy

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administrative investigations shall not be delayed by criminal investigations and both investigations shall be conducted concurrently

28
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with respect to investigative funds. department employees who use them are required to account for the expenditures….

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with proper documentation

29
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pursuits may be discontinued in all cases except…

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the pursuit enters another agency’s jurisdiction

30
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unmarked units which are not equipped with emergency equipment may engage in a pursuit of a violator vehicle….

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in certain circumstances and when good judgment and discretion are excercised. life threatening emergency exists.

31
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according to general order 1012.11, the hobble restraint may be used as a necessary to restrain inmates or prisoners by placing the restraint around the ankles, thighs, upper arms, or all of the above?

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all of the above

32
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Mary Smith has her 1998 honda stolen while shopping in Moval. the veh is registered to her alone. She was the last one to drive it and has no idea who took it. Ms. Smith possesses a CA DL. she returns to her residence in San Bernardino to report the crime. which of the following should occur

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a moreno valley area deputy should take a report from Ms. Smith by phone

33
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A citizen makes a vehicle stop and arrests a citizen for DUI. the entire contact with the citizen is very negative and requires force to place the suspect in handcuffs. During the booking process, the suspect is still uncooperative and advises he is a foreign national and wants his consulate notified. The correct course of action is …..

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Make the notification to the consulate for the suspect without delay

34
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During a search and rescue mission for lost hikers at the top of Palm springs tram. the rescue team asks for a helicopter. The Dept helicopter is not available and one will be requested through mutual aid. who can authorize this request?

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the station commander

35
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according to general orders emergency response is defined as the driving of an emergency vehicle

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a. with lights and siren operating simultaneously

36
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A deputy responds to a past burglary. the victim describes the incident to the deputy and how she observed two juveniles climbing through a window and running to a house next door. Taken from the location was jewelry. the deputy responds next door and finds two juveniles (13 and 14) who are at the location. Both deny any involvement with the crime and refuse consent to search. The deputy should…

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detain the juveniles for further investigation

37
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All personnel must wear soft body armor during any range activity with the exception of …..

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members of the departments pistol team engaged in practice or competition

38
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With respect to the “no report system”. what is the main consideration when deciding if and when to mora a incident?

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the deputy’s decision that no further action is anticipated

39
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IN accordance with general order 304.4 supervisors are required to conduct personnel inspections every….

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weekly

40
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As a supervisor releasing investigation information to the news media, policy requires that consideration shall be given to the legal concerns of ….

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privacy, evidence and fair trial

41
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a supervisor is approached by a female employee who reports she has been continuously pressured for a date by another supervisor. the employee requests that the matter be handles informally since all the employees efforts to discourage the behavior have failed. the employee does not want to filea complaint the supervisor shall.

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contact the offending sergeant’s lieutenant

42
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in accordance with general orders 209.10 of the Riverside Sheriff’s office. if a non probationary employee receives an overall evaluation of improvement needed or unsatisfactory in a performance report, a follow up evaluation report shall be completed in

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30 -90 days

43
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Per government code section 3305, before a supervisor can enter a comment into a sworn employees file the employee must first view it under what circumstances?

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when it is adverse

44
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Investigations into personnel complaints made by members of the public should be concluded within….

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30 days

45
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field supervisors shall conduct inspection of an employees weapons at what interval….

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bi weekly

46
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authorization to use dept. computers away from a sheriff’s facility may be granted by a….

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division chief

47
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sworn employees on probationary status must have performance evaluations completed at the following intervals…

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5 months, 11 months, and 17 months

48
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the narrative report should follow a clear pattern of…

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time relationship

49
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which of the following I conclusionary rather than factual?

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She was unable to walk in a straight line

50
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the use of the personal pronoun “I” in a law enforcement report is…

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usually acceptable only if necessary to identify the person taking action

51
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how should an effective law enforcement report treat quotes from suspects

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should quote suspects whenever possible in order to provide factual and clear information

52
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While all of the following are important in preparing a report on a violation of the law. The most important is the

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exact nature of the violation

53
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If you as a sergeant are asked to discuss a minor complaint with a person who appears to be annoyed and upset, it would be most effective to…

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show that you are interested in and appreciative of the persons point of view…

54
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If you as a sergeant are approached by an excited person with a long and angry complaint, concerning the activities of one of your coworkers, you should….

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let him talk and promise you will look into the matter

55
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in answering questions from the public, it is important that you?

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give as much info as you have been authorized to give and refer other questions to your supervisor…

56
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Asssume that your supervisor asks you to maintain a record of some activities of your unit while the employee regularly in charge of the work is on vacation. you think that a record keeping method other than that which is now being used would be more efficient. You should….

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maintain the records as they have previously been kept but when the employee regularly in charge returns then tell him of the better method

57
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in dealing with others a person should…

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deal with various individuals in ddifferent ways

58
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if a citizen asks a public employee to explain a involved policy then the employee should…

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give the citizen a complete non technical worded explanation

59
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of the following characteristics the most important for an employee whose work involves contact with the public is…..

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a positive attitude towards other people

60
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in the current report on performance evaluation which is used by the department. an employees overall rating (meets standard, below standard, unsatisfactory) is primarily based on

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the employees value in their current assignment and performance therein during the period of evaluation

61
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the most effective means of enforcing a unpopular rule is by….

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enforcing the rule without exeption

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