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Know the definition of the three great arts -ans 1 st Great Communication Art: Representation Listening to
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people -ans to what they say and how they say it. 2nd Great Communication Art: Translation -ansIs the
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ability to put what you say in the most proper, fitting, assertive, and powerful words possible. 3rd Great
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Communication Art: Mediation Is the ability to skillfully present options.
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What are the four step} an officer goes through in identifying and reacting to a threat from another
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person? -ans Locate, react, control and identify. (The Tactical Edge, Chapter 2, page 68)
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In a full impact collision when vehicles come to a complete stop within a few feet of each other what will
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be the range of the debris/material scattered? -ans In a head -anson collision where vehicles stop within a
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few feet, the forward motion of the debris is blocked by parts of vehicles, and the debris drops to the
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ground in a small area. (CSP Accident Investigation Manual, Chapter 5, page 18)
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How can an officer identify a hazardous material spill? -ans If the officer can't identify the material itself,
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he/she should try to identify the class of material.
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Of the four senses that can be used to identify a hazardous material spill which is the safest for an
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individual to utilize? -ans Sight.
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What is the analysis phase of the SARA model? -ans Officers collect information about the problem. They
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rely on a problem Analysis Guide, developed by the task force, which directs officers to examine
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offenders, victims, the social and physical environment, and previous responses to the problem. The goal
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is to understand the scope nature, and causes of the problem. (Community Policing a Contemporary
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Perspective, Chapter 7, page 170)
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When you are at a meeting with private citizens, what should an officer do? -ans Listen and try to
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understand their concerns (employ empathy).
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,Why is it good to have a sketch for a crime scene? -ans crime scene sketch assist in:Interviewing and
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interrogating persons. Preparing the investigative report. Presenting the case in court. The crime scene
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sketch: Accurately portrays the physical facts.Relates to the sequence of events at the scene. Establishes
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the precise location and relationship of objects and evidence at the scene. Helps to create a mental
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picture of the scene for those not present. Is a permanent record of the scene. Is usually admissible in
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court. (Criminal Investigations, Chapter 24, page 104)
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When you respond to a crime scene, what should you have in your hands? -ans Nothing.
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The Colorado Liquor Code authorizes the special event permit to be valid for which hours when selling
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malt liquor? -ans Between the hours of 5 a.m. of the day specified and until twelve midnight on the same
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day. (Colorado Liquor Code)
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Law enforcement and the courts can overcome competing differences by? -ans Through discretion and
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accommodation.(Crime & Justice in America, Chapter 1, page Il)
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Querying the gang files will get you what kind of information? -ans statewide index of names and
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addresses with documented involvement in drug crimes and other organized criminal activity. (CCIC
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Training Manual, page 105 -ans112)
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Sensory distortion can be a variety of perceptual distortions, the most common of which can be? -ans
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Visual tricks. The sensation most frequently distorted is time. By far the most common distortion is a
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sense of slowness. (The Tactical Edge, Chapter], page 25 & 26)
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What is the penalty for engaging in a riot when using a deadly weapon? -ans Class 4 Felony.
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What is the definition of a Schedule Il drug? -ans The drugs in this schedule have a high abuse potential
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with severe psychic or physical dependence liability (opium, morphine, methodone, percodan, preludin,
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ritalin, cocaine).
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,When should one photograph a crime scene? -ans Before sketching, note taking and searching. (Criminal
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Investigations, Chap. 3, page 54)
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When preparing for trial, at a pre -anstrial discussion with the prosecutor, you should: -ans Review all the
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evidence.Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the case. Discuss the probable line of questioning by
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the prosecutor and the defense. Discuss complicated or detailed information fully to avoid
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misunderstanding, Discuss any legal questions concerning admissibility of evidence or testimony.
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(Criminal Investigations, Chapter 24, page 694)
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A police officer should always obey the law: -ans On or off duty.
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In verbal judo, (reasonable) passive resistance is: -ans Any kind of verbal resistance you encounter that
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does not interfere with your ability to complete your job. (VerbalJudo, pages 213 & 214)
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In report writing an officer's style should be: -ans Inclusive because information which seems unimportant
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may become important at a later time. (Police Field Operations, Chapter 5)
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When determining the effectiveness of physical tactics, it is best to utilize those tactics that: -ans That
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work for you.
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When is the best time to photograph a visible fingerprint? -ans Photograph before using powder.
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How do you deliver a death notification? -ans Officers should use care, compassion, and concern.
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A police officer discovering a body can best determine death by? -ans Looking at the victim's eyes
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(constricted pupils or thickness of eyelids).
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When responding to an involvement crime, what is your main concern? -ans Rapid response by the officer
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handling the call.
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, What happens when the wheels on one side of the car lock up? -ans When the wheels lock on one side of
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the vehicle, it spins toward the side on which the wheels are locked (sharp yaw). (Accident Investigation
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Manual, CSP, page 27)
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When two vehicles crash head -anson and they are traveling at the same speed, this is known as what type
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of impact? -ans This is a full or complete impact. (Accident Investigation Manual, CSI), page 36)
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When deposits of debris resulting from a collision fall into the grooves of a tire and the vehicle moves from
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one point of impact, each imprint will be less prominent than the first, the vehicle that was struck was
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most likely traveling at what speed? -ans The vehicle was most likely stopped or moving slowly.(Accident
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Investigation Manual, CSP, page 18)
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A crowd of people making very loud noise will appear to be? -ans Size perception will be affected by
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sound. For example, an attacker who is shouting at the same time is more frightening than a similar
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attacker who is silent. The person making the noise will appear to be larger, and numbers of people will
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appear greater when they are making loud and menacing noises. (Police Field Operations, Chapter 3, page
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84)
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When comparing objects of different colors, which will appear larger, a blue object or red object? -ans The
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blue object will appear smaller, the red larger. The object that makes the more noise will appear larger. An
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object speeding toward you will appear larger than the same object speeding away from you. (Police Field
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Operations, Chapter 3, page 84)
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What is a groove? -ans It is a channel, hollow, or rut caused by a metal protrusion. (Accident Investigation
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Manual, CSP, pages 69 -ans82)
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What is a hole? -ans It is a cavity that is round with smooth walls. (Accident Investigation Manual, CSP,
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pages 69 -ans82)
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What is a chip or gouge? -ans It is a concave chip -anslike cavity in the pavement made by a metal
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protrusion. (Accident Investigation Manual, CSP, pages 69 -ans82)
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Know the definition of the three great arts -ans 1 st Great Communication Art: Representation Listening to
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people -ans to what they say and how they say it. 2nd Great Communication Art: Translation -ansIs the
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ability to put what you say in the most proper, fitting, assertive, and powerful words possible. 3rd Great
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Communication Art: Mediation Is the ability to skillfully present options.
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What are the four step} an officer goes through in identifying and reacting to a threat from another
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person? -ans Locate, react, control and identify. (The Tactical Edge, Chapter 2, page 68)
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In a full impact collision when vehicles come to a complete stop within a few feet of each other what will
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be the range of the debris/material scattered? -ans In a head -anson collision where vehicles stop within a
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few feet, the forward motion of the debris is blocked by parts of vehicles, and the debris drops to the
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ground in a small area. (CSP Accident Investigation Manual, Chapter 5, page 18)
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How can an officer identify a hazardous material spill? -ans If the officer can't identify the material itself,
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he/she should try to identify the class of material.
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Of the four senses that can be used to identify a hazardous material spill which is the safest for an
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individual to utilize? -ans Sight.
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What is the analysis phase of the SARA model? -ans Officers collect information about the problem. They
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rely on a problem Analysis Guide, developed by the task force, which directs officers to examine
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offenders, victims, the social and physical environment, and previous responses to the problem. The goal
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is to understand the scope nature, and causes of the problem. (Community Policing a Contemporary
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Perspective, Chapter 7, page 170)
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When you are at a meeting with private citizens, what should an officer do? -ans Listen and try to
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understand their concerns (employ empathy).
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,Why is it good to have a sketch for a crime scene? -ans crime scene sketch assist in:Interviewing and
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interrogating persons. Preparing the investigative report. Presenting the case in court. The crime scene
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sketch: Accurately portrays the physical facts.Relates to the sequence of events at the scene. Establishes
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the precise location and relationship of objects and evidence at the scene. Helps to create a mental
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picture of the scene for those not present. Is a permanent record of the scene. Is usually admissible in
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court. (Criminal Investigations, Chapter 24, page 104)
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When you respond to a crime scene, what should you have in your hands? -ans Nothing.
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The Colorado Liquor Code authorizes the special event permit to be valid for which hours when selling
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malt liquor? -ans Between the hours of 5 a.m. of the day specified and until twelve midnight on the same
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day. (Colorado Liquor Code)
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Law enforcement and the courts can overcome competing differences by? -ans Through discretion and
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accommodation.(Crime & Justice in America, Chapter 1, page Il)
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Querying the gang files will get you what kind of information? -ans statewide index of names and
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addresses with documented involvement in drug crimes and other organized criminal activity. (CCIC
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Training Manual, page 105 -ans112)
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Sensory distortion can be a variety of perceptual distortions, the most common of which can be? -ans
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Visual tricks. The sensation most frequently distorted is time. By far the most common distortion is a
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sense of slowness. (The Tactical Edge, Chapter], page 25 & 26)
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What is the penalty for engaging in a riot when using a deadly weapon? -ans Class 4 Felony.
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What is the definition of a Schedule Il drug? -ans The drugs in this schedule have a high abuse potential
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with severe psychic or physical dependence liability (opium, morphine, methodone, percodan, preludin,
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ritalin, cocaine).
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,When should one photograph a crime scene? -ans Before sketching, note taking and searching. (Criminal
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Investigations, Chap. 3, page 54)
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When preparing for trial, at a pre -anstrial discussion with the prosecutor, you should: -ans Review all the
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evidence.Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the case. Discuss the probable line of questioning by
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the prosecutor and the defense. Discuss complicated or detailed information fully to avoid
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misunderstanding, Discuss any legal questions concerning admissibility of evidence or testimony.
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(Criminal Investigations, Chapter 24, page 694)
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A police officer should always obey the law: -ans On or off duty.
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In verbal judo, (reasonable) passive resistance is: -ans Any kind of verbal resistance you encounter that
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does not interfere with your ability to complete your job. (VerbalJudo, pages 213 & 214)
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In report writing an officer's style should be: -ans Inclusive because information which seems unimportant
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may become important at a later time. (Police Field Operations, Chapter 5)
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When determining the effectiveness of physical tactics, it is best to utilize those tactics that: -ans That
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work for you.
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When is the best time to photograph a visible fingerprint? -ans Photograph before using powder.
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How do you deliver a death notification? -ans Officers should use care, compassion, and concern.
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A police officer discovering a body can best determine death by? -ans Looking at the victim's eyes
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(constricted pupils or thickness of eyelids).
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When responding to an involvement crime, what is your main concern? -ans Rapid response by the officer
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handling the call.
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, What happens when the wheels on one side of the car lock up? -ans When the wheels lock on one side of
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the vehicle, it spins toward the side on which the wheels are locked (sharp yaw). (Accident Investigation
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Manual, CSP, page 27)
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When two vehicles crash head -anson and they are traveling at the same speed, this is known as what type
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of impact? -ans This is a full or complete impact. (Accident Investigation Manual, CSI), page 36)
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When deposits of debris resulting from a collision fall into the grooves of a tire and the vehicle moves from
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one point of impact, each imprint will be less prominent than the first, the vehicle that was struck was
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most likely traveling at what speed? -ans The vehicle was most likely stopped or moving slowly.(Accident
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Investigation Manual, CSP, page 18)
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A crowd of people making very loud noise will appear to be? -ans Size perception will be affected by
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sound. For example, an attacker who is shouting at the same time is more frightening than a similar
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attacker who is silent. The person making the noise will appear to be larger, and numbers of people will
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appear greater when they are making loud and menacing noises. (Police Field Operations, Chapter 3, page
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84)
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When comparing objects of different colors, which will appear larger, a blue object or red object? -ans The
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blue object will appear smaller, the red larger. The object that makes the more noise will appear larger. An
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object speeding toward you will appear larger than the same object speeding away from you. (Police Field
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Operations, Chapter 3, page 84)
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What is a groove? -ans It is a channel, hollow, or rut caused by a metal protrusion. (Accident Investigation
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Manual, CSP, pages 69 -ans82)
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What is a hole? -ans It is a cavity that is round with smooth walls. (Accident Investigation Manual, CSP,
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pages 69 -ans82)
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What is a chip or gouge? -ans It is a concave chip -anslike cavity in the pavement made by a metal
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protrusion. (Accident Investigation Manual, CSP, pages 69 -ans82)
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