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After making and off-duty arrest, a correctional officer has
_____ hours to submit a written report of the incident that
resulted in the arrest. - Answer-48
The accusatory instrument is a _______ __________. -
Answer-Sworn statement
New York State peace officer must do the following upon
making an off duty arrest, except:
A) inform the arrestee of his authority
B) perform all recording with unnecessary delay
C) transport arrestee to the precinct in personal vehicle
D) meet with the assistant district attorney - Answer-C
Peace officers employed New York City have the power to
execute search warrants
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TRUE or FALSE - Answer-False
Peace officers have the power to possess and take
custody of __________of owned by the peace officer for
the purpose of safeguarding or disposing of such. -
Answer-Firearms
John, an NY state correction officer witnesses a
misdemeanor being committed walking home from work,
in Westchester John can arrest the person for the violation
of the law
TRUE or FALSE - Answer-True
In order to preserve evidence it should always be stored in
a__________. - Answer-Container
An officers own observation of a crime establishes
____________ cause for an arrest. - Answer-
Probable/reasonable
A warrant is needed for a peace officer to enter an
occupied house that is on fire in order to save lives.
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TRUE or FALSE - Answer-False
___ is a tangible object which speaks for itself when
presented for the inspection of the jury - Answer-Real
evidence
A document in which an accusation of a crime is written is
an? - Answer-Accusatory instrument
The minimum number of persons for a grand jury consist
of ____ people. - Answer-16
The function of a grand jury is to here and examine
_________ - Answer-Evidence
The breach of duty to act unreasonably towards another is
defined as - Answer-Neglicence
Assault is any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury upon
the person when coupled with your parent present ability
to display force
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TRUE or FALSE - Answer-TRUE
The detention accomplished by means of an unlawful
arrest - Answer-False arrest
General Municipal Law 50 - K provides that New York City
employees who properly perform their duties and are
subsequently sued shall be entitled to representation.
TRUE or FALSE - Answer-TRUE
To prove a case in malicious prosecution the plaintiff must
only show that he or she was charged with a crime
TRUE or FALSE - Answer-TRUE
The initial investigation conducted by the first officer at the
scene is called? - Answer-Preliminary investigation
It is the duty of the officer conducting the preliminary
investigation to cordon off the crime scene