GPSTC Exam 7 questions with verified solutions
What is perception? - Correct answer-the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through
the senses
What is observation? - Correct answer-an inference or judgement that is acquired from or based on
observing (use of senses)
What are techniques of patrol? - Correct answer-target hardening and opportunity reduction
What are patrol patterns? - Correct answer-circular, double-back, and random
What should you always do with your patrol pattern? - Correct answer-always vary them. Switch
between them every time you work
What is a hazard? - Correct answer-an unscheduled event
What is preventive enforcement? - Correct answer-patrol that attempts to eliminate opportunities for
crime to occur and to deter other forms of non-criminal misconduct which threatens peace and order
What are objectives of preventive enforcement? - Correct answer-deter crime, apprehend criminals,
satisfy the public's demand for services related to crime, develop a sense of security and confidence in
the agency, and to recover stolen or lost property
,What is direct enforcement? - Correct answer-patrol in which the activities of an officer is focused on a
particular area or set of problems with the intention of proactively reducing criminal activity or disrupt
non-criminal activities which threaten the peace and order of the community
What are 3 basic duties of police patrol? - Correct answer-the protection of life and property, the
prevention of crime, and the maintenance of peace and order
What are types of patrol? - Correct answer-foot, motorized, and specialized patrol
Should you be familiar with the physical and geographic characteristics of the area you are responsible
of patrolling? - Correct answer-yes
What are types of problem area patrol? - Correct answer-directed, preventive, and apprehension
What is In re winship? - Correct answer-proof beyond a reasonable doubt
What are 3 juvenile jurisdictions? - Correct answer-juvenile exclusive original, concurrent, and superior
exclusive original
What does the juvenile exclusive original included? - Correct answer-concerns any child:delinquent,
alleged child in need of services, dependent, in need of treatment/commitment as a mentally
ill/developmentally disabled child, placed under supervision of court, alleged to have committed a
juvenile traffic offense
concerning child who is:has remained in foster care after the child's 18th birthday
involving any proceedings:judical consent to a marriage, employment, or enlistment in armed forces,
permanent guardianship, interstate compact, termination of parental rights, emancipation, and abortion
What does concurrent jurisdiction included? - Correct answer-cases involving juveniles can be switch
back and forth between superior and juvenile court. Mainly when it involves cases including: murder,
murder (2nd degree), voluntary manslaughter, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation,
aggravated sexual battery, and armed robbery with a weapon
What is In re gault? - Correct answer-when the youth has a right to counsel (or the presence of parents)
, How long are juveniles held until a detention hearing? - Correct answer-48 hours
How long after a juvenile is in custody is there a detention hearing? - Correct answer-24 hours
Family violence includes what relationships? - Correct answer-past and present spouses, persons who
are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and step children, foster parents and
foster children, and other persons living in or formally lived in the same household
What crimes that can include family violence? - Correct answer-battery, simple battery, simple assault,
assault, stalking, criminal damage to property, unlawful restraint, and criminal trespass
How long do protective order remain? - Correct answer-1 year
Can you request to extend a protection order? - Correct answer-yes, it can be extended to 3 years or
permanently
What can an officer not do when being called to a family violence situation? - Correct answer-cannot
threaten, suggest, or otherwise indicate an arrest ("If I have to come back here, everyone's getting
arrested")
What are civil disputes? - Correct answer-any problem involving 2 or more parties and there is no crime
involved
What are the officers responsibilities during a civil dispute? - Correct answer-stabilize the situation,
provide safety to individuals or property, officers should maintain contact and keep each other in sight,
separate disputants, and determine if a crime has been committed by one or both parties of the dispute
What came out of Payton v. New York? - Correct answer-officers may not make a warrantless or non-
consensual entry. Unless the entry has to be approved for "emergency and dangerous situations"
What is the Cycle of Violence? - Correct answer-Build up, explosion, and regret & remorse
