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GPSTC TEST #1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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GPSTC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONSWITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Where does the responsibility of report writing come from? - Answer-State law (G.C.I.C)
Department policy and procedure
What is a police report form? - Answer-Any written communication of a department
form.
What are some purposes and uses of report writing? - Answer-- Records facts into
permanent record
- Provide for coordination of follow up activities and investigation leads
- Provide a basis for prosecution and defense
- Provide a source for officer evaluation
- Reports may reflect each officer's level of training, intelligence, etc.
- A reflection of the officer and their ability.
- As a reference prior to court
What are characteristics of a good report? - Answer-- Accuracy
- conciseness
- completeness
- clarity
- legibility
- objectivity
- correct spelling and grammar
Content of a good report? - Answer-Who, what, when, where, why, how?
What to include in a good report? - Answer-- Write in first person
- Write in active voice, not passive (passive is only okay occasionally)
(i.e: (active) officer smith wrote the citation vs. (passive) the citation was written by
officer smith)
- Write in chronological order
- The order of events
- Precision
- Good field notes
What are some perception techniques of officer patrol? - Answer-Officer awareness of
perception factors
Factors affecting perception
Practical exercises
What are some observational techniques of officer patrol? - Answer-Develop
observational skills
, Observation memory
The unconscious memory
Functions of memory in police work
What are some areas of familiarization for officer patrol? - Answer-Profiling beat
characteristics
Determinants for direct patrol
Identification of patrol areas requiring directed attention.
Problem areas in patrol techniques - Answer-- Types of problem areas
a) School zones
b) Construction areas
c) fairs/parades/large community gatherings
- Techniques of patrol
a) Change these all the time
- Patrol patterns
- Abandoned and suspicious automobiles
Pedestrian approach to patrol and observations - Answer-Officers will often experience
the need to initiate various contacts with pedestrians they observe on their beat.
a) Tactical considerations prior to stop
-> tell dispatch that you're pulling someone over
-> look for escape routes
-> know what's in the area
-> who is in the area
-> where are you gonna stop
b) Where to stop
c) Verbal commands
- Approach pedestrian on foot
- Approaching pedestrian from a patrol vehicle
- Interview stance
d) Field demonstration
-> looking at stance, hands, tone of voice, response, physical size, distance, consider
your skill level.
What is stress? - Answer-The way one reacts to environmental stimuli.
This reaction can be mental, physical, emotional
Risk factors of suicide - Answer-Previous suicide attempts, substance abuse, organic
brain disorders, other medical problems
- depression
- marital/relationship issues
- financial difficulties
- illnesses
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