BLEA Test 1
Patrol Procedures; 5 Primary Objectives - Answer-1. Protect & Serve
2. Crime Prevention
3. Preserve the Peace
4. Enforce all Laws
5. Arrest
Patrol Responsibilities; The 4 C's of Patrol - Answer-1. Communicate
2. Coordinate
3. Command
4. Control
The 7 Fatal Tendencies - Answer-1. Unbalanced P.R. / Service Orientation
2. Uses less force than peers
3. Uses force later than peers
4. Shortcuts rules and procedures
5. Acts without waiting for backup
6. Relies too heavily on reading people
7. Drops guard when good is perceived
10 Deadly Errors - Answer-1. Failure to watch offender's hands
2. Apathy towards suspect
3. Lack of rest (tired, sleepy, or asleep)
, 4. Tombstone courage
5. Preoccupation
6. Missing danger signs (pre-attack indicators)
7. Taking a bad position
8. Relaxing too soon
9. Improper search or use of handcuffs
10. Failure to maintain proficiency with weapon, vehicle, or equipment
Criminal Procedures - Answer-The combination of laws and rules that establish the standards and
limitations to be employed by the government and its agents. The term also addresses a variety of
issues; search and seizure, powers of arrest, interrogation, prosecutorial limitations, and
bail/sentencing.
Substantive Law - Answer-Establishes the acts and mental state necessary to commit a crime
Procedural Law - Answer-Establishes the procedures to be employed in governmental affair (the actions
taken by law enforcement like getting a warrant)
The significance of criminal procedures - Answer-Protects the rights of all citizens
Enhances the ability to successfully prosecute criminals
Reduces criminal and civil liability to the officer
Reduces likelihood of internal discipline
Enhances public cooperation in "critical times"
The sources of criminal procedures - Answer-Constitutional Documents (i.e. United States and
Washington State)
Revised Code of Washington/RCW (State Laws)
Patrol Procedures; 5 Primary Objectives - Answer-1. Protect & Serve
2. Crime Prevention
3. Preserve the Peace
4. Enforce all Laws
5. Arrest
Patrol Responsibilities; The 4 C's of Patrol - Answer-1. Communicate
2. Coordinate
3. Command
4. Control
The 7 Fatal Tendencies - Answer-1. Unbalanced P.R. / Service Orientation
2. Uses less force than peers
3. Uses force later than peers
4. Shortcuts rules and procedures
5. Acts without waiting for backup
6. Relies too heavily on reading people
7. Drops guard when good is perceived
10 Deadly Errors - Answer-1. Failure to watch offender's hands
2. Apathy towards suspect
3. Lack of rest (tired, sleepy, or asleep)
, 4. Tombstone courage
5. Preoccupation
6. Missing danger signs (pre-attack indicators)
7. Taking a bad position
8. Relaxing too soon
9. Improper search or use of handcuffs
10. Failure to maintain proficiency with weapon, vehicle, or equipment
Criminal Procedures - Answer-The combination of laws and rules that establish the standards and
limitations to be employed by the government and its agents. The term also addresses a variety of
issues; search and seizure, powers of arrest, interrogation, prosecutorial limitations, and
bail/sentencing.
Substantive Law - Answer-Establishes the acts and mental state necessary to commit a crime
Procedural Law - Answer-Establishes the procedures to be employed in governmental affair (the actions
taken by law enforcement like getting a warrant)
The significance of criminal procedures - Answer-Protects the rights of all citizens
Enhances the ability to successfully prosecute criminals
Reduces criminal and civil liability to the officer
Reduces likelihood of internal discipline
Enhances public cooperation in "critical times"
The sources of criminal procedures - Answer-Constitutional Documents (i.e. United States and
Washington State)
Revised Code of Washington/RCW (State Laws)
