Which of the following would not be a peace officer as defined by Article 2,
Code of Criminal Procedure? Answer - Inspectors of the U.S. Postal Service
The CCP Art. 15.25 specifically states, " In case of __________, the officer may
break down the door of any house for the purpose of making an arrest, if he be
refused admittance after giving notice of his authority and purpose." (It should
be noted, that this authority must be legal.) Answer - felony
District Court in Texas has original jurisdiction for Answer - Felonies
A person is charged with " assault" where the defendant caused "bodily injury"
to a APD officer while in the performance of his duties as a peace officer. Which
Texas court has original jurisdiction to try this case? Answer - District
In the CCP "_____________" means a law enforcement-initiated action based
on an individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the
individual's behavior or on information identifying the individual as having
engaged in criminal activity. Answer - Racial profiling
CCP Article 2.18 requires that when a prisoner is committed to jail by warrant
from a magistrate or court, he shall be placed in jail by the ______________.
Answer - Sheriff
Which one of the following statements about search warrants is not true?
Answer - Search warrants must be executed within one month of issuance.
, As an officer, you may order a person to assist you in making an arrest. What
penal code offense, if any, was committed if the person refuses your
command? Answer - No crime has ocurred.
Under Article 14.06 of the CCP, how soon should a person who has been
arrested by an officer be taken before a magistrate? Answer - Without
unnecessary delay.
Which of the following officials is authorized under the CCP to call any military
company in a county to aid in overcoming resistance, and if necessary, in
seizing and arresting persons engaged in such resistance? Answer - Sheriff
"______________________" is the name given to a variety of writs, with the
objective of bringing a party before a court or judge. The primary function is to
release from unlawful imprisonment. The purpose of the writ is not to
determine prisoner's guilt or innocence, and the only issue which it presents is
whether prisoner is restrained of his liberty by due process. Answer - Writ of
Habeas Corpus
TCLEOSE Rules require that individuals appointed as peace officers shall
complete at least _____ hours of continuing education training and must
complete a training and education program that covers recent changes to the
laws of this state and of the United States pertaining to peace officers every
____ month unit of a training cycle. (TCLEOSE Rule 217.11 (a) ) Answer - 40, 24
The CCP specifically lists the "primary duties" of a peace officer who
investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call
that may involve family violence. Which of the following correctly lists these
duties? Answer - Protect any potential victim, enforce the law, enforce a
protective order as provided by Chapter 88, Family Code, and make lawful
arrrests of violators.
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