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SCCJA SPECIAL BASIC STUDY
GUIDE 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Factors to consider in evaluating the officers use of force -
correct answer-Severity of the crime, did suspect pose of
immediate threat to safety of officer or others, actively resisted
arrest or attempted to evade
2. Fleeing Felon Rule - correct answer-Tennessee v. Garner-
cannot shoot a suspect who is just merely fleeing. A officer may
NOT use deadly force to apprehend non dangerous, apparently
unarmed, fleeing suspects
3. The driver of an emergency vehicle may: - correct answer-park
or stand notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,
proceed past a red light or stop sign only after slowing down as
may be necessary for the safe operation, exceed the max
speed limit, disregard gov regulations of direction of movement
or turning
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4. When can a police officer need not use an audible signal nor
display visual signal - correct answer-Obtain evidence of
speeding violation, respond to a susp. crime in progress when
use of sound or lights would not be tactical, to surveil another
vehicle
5. Brower v. Inyo County - correct answer-"deadman's roadblock".
Using vehicle as deadly force an officer must weigh the
reasonableness or such measure
6. Scott v. Harris - correct answer-A police officer's attempt to
terminate a dangerous high-speed car chase that threatens the
lives of innocent bystanders does not violate the fourth
amendment, even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk of
serious injury or death.
7. Plumhoff v. Rickard - correct answer-Richard's flight posed a
serious threat to public safety and the police's use of deadly
force was reasonable to end that risk
8. Reed v. Medlin - correct answer-A checkpoint was established
at the bottom of a hill with limited visibility. Narrow shoulders
and a bridge prevented emergency escape. A logging truck
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struck a car, killing Reed, when it was unable to stop in time for
the checkpoint. YOU ARE LIABLE IF YOU SET UP A
DANGEROUS CHECKPOINT
9. Canton, Ohio v. Harris - correct answer-a training policy that
demonstrates deliberate indifference to the rights of persons
with whom the police contact can cause the department to be
held liable
10. subpoena - correct answer-a court order requiring
appearance and/or testimony
11. Summons and Complaint - correct answer-writ or process
commencing the plaintiffs action and requiring the def. appear
and answer. Complaint is the initial pleading that starts a civil
action
12. Court that handles civil issues of 7500 or less dollars or
Landlord-Tenant issues - correct answer-Magistrates Office
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13. Court that handles civil issues more than 7500 dollars -
correct answer-Circuit Court of Common Pleas
14. Court that handles wills, estates, mental competency -
correct answer-Probate Court
15. Court that handles domestic or family relationships, divorce
or child custody - correct answer-Family Court
16. Court that is considered the court of fairness - correct
answer-Master in Equity
17. Objective Reasonableness Standard - correct answer--
judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer
- examined through the eyes of a reasonable officer on
the scene at the time the force was applied
- based on the facts and circumstances confronting the
officer without regard to the officer's underlying intent or
motivation
- based on the knowledge that the officer acted properly
under the established law at the time.
SCCJA SPECIAL BASIC STUDY
GUIDE 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Factors to consider in evaluating the officers use of force -
correct answer-Severity of the crime, did suspect pose of
immediate threat to safety of officer or others, actively resisted
arrest or attempted to evade
2. Fleeing Felon Rule - correct answer-Tennessee v. Garner-
cannot shoot a suspect who is just merely fleeing. A officer may
NOT use deadly force to apprehend non dangerous, apparently
unarmed, fleeing suspects
3. The driver of an emergency vehicle may: - correct answer-park
or stand notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter,
proceed past a red light or stop sign only after slowing down as
may be necessary for the safe operation, exceed the max
speed limit, disregard gov regulations of direction of movement
or turning
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4. When can a police officer need not use an audible signal nor
display visual signal - correct answer-Obtain evidence of
speeding violation, respond to a susp. crime in progress when
use of sound or lights would not be tactical, to surveil another
vehicle
5. Brower v. Inyo County - correct answer-"deadman's roadblock".
Using vehicle as deadly force an officer must weigh the
reasonableness or such measure
6. Scott v. Harris - correct answer-A police officer's attempt to
terminate a dangerous high-speed car chase that threatens the
lives of innocent bystanders does not violate the fourth
amendment, even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk of
serious injury or death.
7. Plumhoff v. Rickard - correct answer-Richard's flight posed a
serious threat to public safety and the police's use of deadly
force was reasonable to end that risk
8. Reed v. Medlin - correct answer-A checkpoint was established
at the bottom of a hill with limited visibility. Narrow shoulders
and a bridge prevented emergency escape. A logging truck
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struck a car, killing Reed, when it was unable to stop in time for
the checkpoint. YOU ARE LIABLE IF YOU SET UP A
DANGEROUS CHECKPOINT
9. Canton, Ohio v. Harris - correct answer-a training policy that
demonstrates deliberate indifference to the rights of persons
with whom the police contact can cause the department to be
held liable
10. subpoena - correct answer-a court order requiring
appearance and/or testimony
11. Summons and Complaint - correct answer-writ or process
commencing the plaintiffs action and requiring the def. appear
and answer. Complaint is the initial pleading that starts a civil
action
12. Court that handles civil issues of 7500 or less dollars or
Landlord-Tenant issues - correct answer-Magistrates Office
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13. Court that handles civil issues more than 7500 dollars -
correct answer-Circuit Court of Common Pleas
14. Court that handles wills, estates, mental competency -
correct answer-Probate Court
15. Court that handles domestic or family relationships, divorce
or child custody - correct answer-Family Court
16. Court that is considered the court of fairness - correct
answer-Master in Equity
17. Objective Reasonableness Standard - correct answer--
judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer
- examined through the eyes of a reasonable officer on
the scene at the time the force was applied
- based on the facts and circumstances confronting the
officer without regard to the officer's underlying intent or
motivation
- based on the knowledge that the officer acted properly
under the established law at the time.
