2022 Corporal Detective Exam
community policing is - answersbeyond a philosophy, it is a practice
The APD is committed to Community Policing which - answersstrives to build mutual
respect, collaborative partnerships, fair and impartial policing and procedurally just
behavior wit the community
community policing objective - answersdevelop proactive solutions to problems and
increase overall trust in policing
community policing definition - answersBuilding positive relationships , one contact at a
time, by being present, engaged, and visible in our community to address crime and
improve the general well-being of residents and visitors of Austin
Procedurally Just Behavior (4 Principles) - answers1. Treat people with dignity and
respect
2. Giving individuals voice during encounters
3. being neutral and transparent in decision-making
4. conveying trustworthy motives
SARA Problem solving model - answers1. scanning ( I.D. problem)
2. Analysis (research known elements of problem)
3. response ( Develop solution's to problem)
4. Assessment ( evaluate the success of solution)
How to establish Community Partnerships - answers1. Community Engagement
2. interaction with youth
3. meetings
Every encounter with a citizen - answershas the potential to increase community trust
Key Players in developing police community programs and partnerships - answers1.
neighborhood members and groups
2. nonprofits and service providers
3. private businesses
4. media
5. governmental agencies
Succession of Command (Chief) - answersThe Chief exercises command over all
personnel in the dept.
,Unity of command to ensure supervision - answersensure efficient supervision and
control within the department (each employee accountable to one supervisor at any
time for an assignment (Except Special units)
Span of Control (Supervision) - answersnumber of employees under the immediate
management of a single supervisor should not exceed (15)
Delegated Authority - answersAt all levels of the dept., authority will be delegate to
employees to make decisions necessary for the effective execution of their
responsibilities
How Employee conduct themselves and there responsibilities - answersAt all times
responsible for conducting themselves in a professional and ethical manner and treat
co-workers with respect and dignity
Chain of Command and your responsibility - answersKnow and operate with in there
command except when impractical to do so
Chain of Command (Except when impractical) - answersBypass COC, notify affected
supervisor asap
When required to notify COC and Immediate supervisor unavailable - answersNotify
acting supervisor, next level, another supervisor of equal rank with similar
responsibilities
How are orders communicated - answersorders will be clear and understandable, civil
tone,
Obedience to orders from supervisor - answersEmployee will not publicly criticize nor
comment derogatorily to anyone about instructions from sup
Obedience to orders relayed through lower rank - answersWill obey lawful order even if
order is relayed through an an employee of a lower rank
Obedience to orders if orders conflict - answersIf orders conflict, immediately notify
supervisor
Public request for record - answersall records subject to inspection and release to the
public unless otherwise expressly exempt from public disclosure by stature or judicial
order
Who can make a Public records request - answersany member of the public, including
the media
Where can Public records request be made - answersIn person at APD headquarters,
City Hall, by e-mail, through city's website or mailed to COA, Public Info request
,How to process Public request records - answers1. determine if request record is
available or subject to exemption
2. party may be required to pay in advance any fees
3. Shall not be required to create records that don't exist
Responding to Public Request For Record - answers1. Request will be forwarded to the
Departments Public Info Office
2. All info goes through open records process
3. Open records supervisor decides if info should be released or denied
If an Attorney Generals ruling is requested within ______ days of response to an open
records request. Open records supervisor will notify Department Legal Advisro -
answers61
Submission of Outside Agency Request for Records - answersmust use their agency
letterhead, if via e-mail it must come from a government e-mail and must I.D. the
specific record sought
Investigator may send report to the requesting agency once the following steps have
been completed - answers1. verify the person receiving report is authorized agent
2. confirm agency requesting report is directly assisting
3. document the GO release tracking of the offense report
confidential information - answersInfo containing C.I., Intel, info that would endanger the
safety of personnel involved, or endanger completion of investigation shall not be made
public
Specific Crimes - answersreports involving child abuse, minors/juvy, elder abuse shall
not be made public
It is a class __ misdemeanor to release a recording created by body worn camera
without departmental permission - answersA
Request for BWC the following are required for the public - answers1. date and
approximate time of recording
2. specific location
3. name of one or more persons known to be a subject of recording
Subpoena Duces Tecum - answersa court order to produce documents or records.
Should Promptly shown to supervisor
APD employees can access, view, distribute, or allow anyone else to do the same a
hard copy or electronic record, file, or report - answersFalse ( only with legitimate LE
business purpose)
, (GO 200) Response to resistance is - answersLawful and Objectively reasonable force
to be applied in any situation
(GO 200) Bodily Injury - answersInjury that creates a substantial risk of death or that
causes death, serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss of impairment of the
function of any bodily member or organ
(GO 200) De-escalation Tech - answersCommunicative or other actions used when
safe and designed to increase the likelihood of gaining voluntary compliance from a
non-compliant subject, reduces the likely hood of force
(GO 200) Deadly force - answersforce intended or known by the officer to cause, or in
the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily
injury
(GO 200) Force - answersAny physical contact with a subject by an officer using the
body or any object, device, or weapon, not including unresisted escorting or handcuffing
a subject
(GO 200) Non-Deadly force - answersany application of force other then deadly
(GO 200) Objectively reasonable - answersAn objective standard viewed form the
perspective ofa reasonable officer on the scene, without benefit of 20/20 hindsight
(GO 200) Duty to Intercede - answersAny Officer who sees force that is not objectively
reasonable shall intercede. Must promptly report to supervisor
(GO 200) Assessment and De-Escalation - answers1. Observe conditions
2. interact with person
3. gather relevant info and facts
(GO 200) Employing De-Escalation Tech - answers1. Secure Additional resources
(Less lethal, More officers, Officers with special training)
2. Tactical Responding ( Physical distance, cover, concealment)
3. Verbal Persuasion ( Try and calm an agitated subject and promote rational decisions)
(GO 200) Assessment of R2R shall be - answersOngoing, as situation changes so does
the force necessary to affect a detention, arrest, search or transport
(GO 200) Understanding that no order can predict every situation, each officer must be
entrusted with will- reasoned - answersOfficer Discretion
(GO 200) Vascular Neck Restraints, Carotid Neck Restraints and stranglehold are
prohibited except - answerswhere deadly force would be authorized
community policing is - answersbeyond a philosophy, it is a practice
The APD is committed to Community Policing which - answersstrives to build mutual
respect, collaborative partnerships, fair and impartial policing and procedurally just
behavior wit the community
community policing objective - answersdevelop proactive solutions to problems and
increase overall trust in policing
community policing definition - answersBuilding positive relationships , one contact at a
time, by being present, engaged, and visible in our community to address crime and
improve the general well-being of residents and visitors of Austin
Procedurally Just Behavior (4 Principles) - answers1. Treat people with dignity and
respect
2. Giving individuals voice during encounters
3. being neutral and transparent in decision-making
4. conveying trustworthy motives
SARA Problem solving model - answers1. scanning ( I.D. problem)
2. Analysis (research known elements of problem)
3. response ( Develop solution's to problem)
4. Assessment ( evaluate the success of solution)
How to establish Community Partnerships - answers1. Community Engagement
2. interaction with youth
3. meetings
Every encounter with a citizen - answershas the potential to increase community trust
Key Players in developing police community programs and partnerships - answers1.
neighborhood members and groups
2. nonprofits and service providers
3. private businesses
4. media
5. governmental agencies
Succession of Command (Chief) - answersThe Chief exercises command over all
personnel in the dept.
,Unity of command to ensure supervision - answersensure efficient supervision and
control within the department (each employee accountable to one supervisor at any
time for an assignment (Except Special units)
Span of Control (Supervision) - answersnumber of employees under the immediate
management of a single supervisor should not exceed (15)
Delegated Authority - answersAt all levels of the dept., authority will be delegate to
employees to make decisions necessary for the effective execution of their
responsibilities
How Employee conduct themselves and there responsibilities - answersAt all times
responsible for conducting themselves in a professional and ethical manner and treat
co-workers with respect and dignity
Chain of Command and your responsibility - answersKnow and operate with in there
command except when impractical to do so
Chain of Command (Except when impractical) - answersBypass COC, notify affected
supervisor asap
When required to notify COC and Immediate supervisor unavailable - answersNotify
acting supervisor, next level, another supervisor of equal rank with similar
responsibilities
How are orders communicated - answersorders will be clear and understandable, civil
tone,
Obedience to orders from supervisor - answersEmployee will not publicly criticize nor
comment derogatorily to anyone about instructions from sup
Obedience to orders relayed through lower rank - answersWill obey lawful order even if
order is relayed through an an employee of a lower rank
Obedience to orders if orders conflict - answersIf orders conflict, immediately notify
supervisor
Public request for record - answersall records subject to inspection and release to the
public unless otherwise expressly exempt from public disclosure by stature or judicial
order
Who can make a Public records request - answersany member of the public, including
the media
Where can Public records request be made - answersIn person at APD headquarters,
City Hall, by e-mail, through city's website or mailed to COA, Public Info request
,How to process Public request records - answers1. determine if request record is
available or subject to exemption
2. party may be required to pay in advance any fees
3. Shall not be required to create records that don't exist
Responding to Public Request For Record - answers1. Request will be forwarded to the
Departments Public Info Office
2. All info goes through open records process
3. Open records supervisor decides if info should be released or denied
If an Attorney Generals ruling is requested within ______ days of response to an open
records request. Open records supervisor will notify Department Legal Advisro -
answers61
Submission of Outside Agency Request for Records - answersmust use their agency
letterhead, if via e-mail it must come from a government e-mail and must I.D. the
specific record sought
Investigator may send report to the requesting agency once the following steps have
been completed - answers1. verify the person receiving report is authorized agent
2. confirm agency requesting report is directly assisting
3. document the GO release tracking of the offense report
confidential information - answersInfo containing C.I., Intel, info that would endanger the
safety of personnel involved, or endanger completion of investigation shall not be made
public
Specific Crimes - answersreports involving child abuse, minors/juvy, elder abuse shall
not be made public
It is a class __ misdemeanor to release a recording created by body worn camera
without departmental permission - answersA
Request for BWC the following are required for the public - answers1. date and
approximate time of recording
2. specific location
3. name of one or more persons known to be a subject of recording
Subpoena Duces Tecum - answersa court order to produce documents or records.
Should Promptly shown to supervisor
APD employees can access, view, distribute, or allow anyone else to do the same a
hard copy or electronic record, file, or report - answersFalse ( only with legitimate LE
business purpose)
, (GO 200) Response to resistance is - answersLawful and Objectively reasonable force
to be applied in any situation
(GO 200) Bodily Injury - answersInjury that creates a substantial risk of death or that
causes death, serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss of impairment of the
function of any bodily member or organ
(GO 200) De-escalation Tech - answersCommunicative or other actions used when
safe and designed to increase the likelihood of gaining voluntary compliance from a
non-compliant subject, reduces the likely hood of force
(GO 200) Deadly force - answersforce intended or known by the officer to cause, or in
the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily
injury
(GO 200) Force - answersAny physical contact with a subject by an officer using the
body or any object, device, or weapon, not including unresisted escorting or handcuffing
a subject
(GO 200) Non-Deadly force - answersany application of force other then deadly
(GO 200) Objectively reasonable - answersAn objective standard viewed form the
perspective ofa reasonable officer on the scene, without benefit of 20/20 hindsight
(GO 200) Duty to Intercede - answersAny Officer who sees force that is not objectively
reasonable shall intercede. Must promptly report to supervisor
(GO 200) Assessment and De-Escalation - answers1. Observe conditions
2. interact with person
3. gather relevant info and facts
(GO 200) Employing De-Escalation Tech - answers1. Secure Additional resources
(Less lethal, More officers, Officers with special training)
2. Tactical Responding ( Physical distance, cover, concealment)
3. Verbal Persuasion ( Try and calm an agitated subject and promote rational decisions)
(GO 200) Assessment of R2R shall be - answersOngoing, as situation changes so does
the force necessary to affect a detention, arrest, search or transport
(GO 200) Understanding that no order can predict every situation, each officer must be
entrusted with will- reasoned - answersOfficer Discretion
(GO 200) Vascular Neck Restraints, Carotid Neck Restraints and stranglehold are
prohibited except - answerswhere deadly force would be authorized
