AACOG BPOC Block 1 Questions and Answers

AACOG BPOC Block 1 Questions and Answers Wellness A person's health/disease status and risk potential. 7 Activities required for physical fitness 1. Muscle Strength 2. Muscle Endurance 3. Cardiovascular Endurance 4. Agility 5. Flexibility 6. Power 7. Speed Wellness pyramid level 1 Self-responsibility Wellness pyramid level 2 Stress Management Wellness pyramid level 3 Tobacco Cessation Wellness pyramid level 4 Weight Management Wellness pyramid level 5 Proper Nutrition Wellness pyramid level 6 Regular Exercise 2 categories of fitness 1. Functional and health related fitness 2. Motor Fitness Functional and health related fitness subcategories (5) 1. Muscular endurance 2.Muscular strength 3. Cardiovascular fitness or endurance 4. Flexibility 5. Body Composition Motor Fitness subcategories (3) 1. Agility 2. Anaerobic power (speed) 3. Explosive leg strength or power Leading causes of death in the United States (3) 1. Heart Disease 2. "Other" 3. Cancer Police have a higher incidence of stress related disorder, such as: 1. Alcoholism 2. Divorce 3. Suicide F.I.T.T. Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type Balance Working out all muscles to maintain opposing muscle strength. Fuel Nutrients Carbohydrates, fats, proteins Non-fuel Nutrients Vitamins, minerals, water Health fuel nutrient balance Carbohydrates: 55-60% Proteins: 10-15% Fats: 15-30% Eustress Positive stress. Distress Negative stress. Critical Incident Stress (CIS) Heavy-duty stress that is incident specific and can last from 2 days to one month Acute Stress A temporary pattern of stressor-activated arousal with a distinct onset and limited duration. Chronic Stress Prolonged, unrelieved stress also called cumulative stress Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Major distress with long lasting disruptive changes to a person's life. May require professional help to overcome. sympathetic nervous system The division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations. "Fight or flight" response. Parasympathetic Nervous System Responsible for rest, digestion, & nutrients Stress Cocktail -Increase: heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, sweating, oxygen consumption, muscle tension, alertness -Blood flow: shunted to arms/legs/brain; away from non-critical organs -quicker clotting in case of wound -Sense & perception: threat becomes more acute; reduced depth perception; pupils dilate; change in vision, hearing and time -PSNS is turned off or reduced SADPERSONS Sex Age Depression Previous attempt Ethanol abuse Rational thinking loss Social supports lacking Organized plan No spouse Sickness AID LIFE Ask Intervene Don't Keep it a secret Locate help Inform Supervisor Find Someone to stay with the person Expedite Treason Only crime defined in the constitution. Consists of levying war against the U.S., or in adhering to their enemies, giving them comfort. Writ of Habeus Corpus Order that requires gov. to bring a prisoner before a judge and explain why they are being held U.S. Constitution Preamble We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. (52 Words) Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution Provides legislative powers to U.S. Congress. Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution The portion of the US Constitution that deals with the executive branch of government. Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution Provides that the federal government's judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and authorize Congress to establish inferior courts Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution The Rights/Powers of the States Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution Spells out the ways that the Constitution can be amended, or changed. 2/3 vote from both the House and the Senate to propose a new amendment and 3/4 of the states legislatures to ratify. Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution Supremacy clause, establishing that the constitution, laws passed by congress, and treaties of the US shall be supreme law of the land. Article 7 of the U.S. Constitution Addresses ratification and states that the Constitution would take effect after it was ratified by nine states. Amendment I Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Amendment II Right to bear arms. Amendment III No quartering of soldiers. Amendment IV Illegal searches and seizures. Amendment V Double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, due process. Amendment VI Right to a speedy and public trial. Amendment VII Right to trial by jury. Amendment VIII No cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail. Amendment IX Rights not identified in the Constitutions belong to the citizen. Amendment X Powers reserved to the states. Amendment XIV Citizenship, Due Process, and Equal Protection of the Laws. February 15, 1876 Texas Constitution was signed. 3 parts of the criminal justice system Police, courts, corrections Terry v. Ohio (1968) Police can search and seize if they have probable cause Duran v City of Douglas (Arizona) Being drunk and obnoxious alone is not reason enough to arrest. In re Gault Case that raised questions about why juveniles are denied constitutional rights. Tennessee v. Garner (1985) Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers or others. Texas Constitution Article 1 "Bill of Rights" and Rights of Crime Victims Rights of Crime Victims 1. Right to be treated fair and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. 2. Right to be reasonably protected from the accused. 3. Right to be present at all proceedings. 4. Right to confer with the prosecutor's office. 5. Right to information about conviction, sentence, and imprisonment. 6. Right to restitution. Texas Constitution Article 17 Mode of amending the Texas Constitution Texas Courts Municipal Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts Constitutional County Courts and County Courts-at-law District courts Courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court (civil cases) and Court of Criminal Appeals (criminal cases). Texas Court of Criminal Appeals The highest criminal court in Texas; consists of nine justices and has final state appellate authority over criminal cases. Who administers the Texas Crime Victim's Compensation Act Texas Attorney General Who cannot vote in State of Texas? 1. Person's under 21 years of age 2. Idiots and lunatics 3. Paupers Tything A multifamily unit consisting of 10 families. Hundred 10 tythings under the supervision of a Constable August Vollmer Father of American Policing Sir Robert Peel Father of Modern Policing Shire Reeve Appointed by the King, late became known as a "Sheriff". Stephen F. Austin Father of Texas, created the Texas Rangers in order to protect citizens from Indian and Bandit raids. 1900's-1940's The first era of policing characterized by authority coming from politicians and the law, a broad social service function, decentralized organization, an intimate relationship with the community and extensive use of foot patrol 1950's-1970's Era which included the use of automobiles providing a more rapid response to police calls for service, also the beginning of police two way radio which allowed calls for service to be dispatched to officers in the field. Resulted in a decreased relationship and communication with citizens. 1980-present The era that is characterized by authority coming from community support, law and professionalism, and where the police are more proactive. Texas Rangers Defense force that tried to keep the peace along the Texas frontier. Created in 1835. Professional One who is engaged in a learned or skilled profession, or in a calling considered to be socially superior to a trade or handicraft. Professional Model A style of policing advocated by August Vollmer that emphasizes centralized police organizations, increased use of technology, and a limitation of police discretion through regulations and guidelines. Reactive response An approach to crime solving that addresses crimes that have already occurred, such as murder, robbery, and burglary. Incident driven This relies on limited information, mostly from victims, witnesses, and suspects. Focus tends to be on one "incident" which is resolved before moving to the next "incident". Traditional Police Service Model - Reactive - Incident driven - Use of criminal justice system - Use of statistics - Lack of community involvement - Community expectations not met - use of specialized Units Watch and Ward A system of law enforcement that was used to protect citizens 24 hours a day; the day shift was called the ward and the night shift was called the watch. Did not work in Texas due to large territory. Occupations Code Title 10, Chapter 1701 The statute authority for the Commision to establish rules that Law Enforcement Agencies and officers must follow. 211.27 Name change, address change, and arrests above a class "C" misdemeanor must be reported to TCOLE within 30 days. 218.3 40 hours of training/continuing education (CE) required every 2 years (training cycle). License will EXPIRE if the CE requirements are not met. 218.9 Firearms proficiency officer must be appointed by each agency to document proficiency qualifications. 219.11 Licenses will be placed in an inactive status if at the end of the most recent training unit or cycle the licensee : 1. was not appointed at the end of the unit or cycle. 2. did not meet the CE requirements. Purpose of a police organization 1. Fight crime 2. Serve and protect 3. Promote public safety Field notes Brief notations concerning specific events and circumstances that are recorded while fresh in the officer's mind and used to prepare a report. CYMBAL Color Year Make/Model Body Style And License Plate/State Reg/Expiration Which court(s) has civil actions in cases that do not exceed $5,000 (small claims court)? Justice of the Peace Courts What courts have class "C" misdemeanors where fine does not exceed $500 & no confinement in jail? Justice of the Peace Courts and Municipal Courts What court has exclusive jurisdiction over all traffic offenses within the municipality, city, and ordinance violations? Municipal Court What courts have magistrate functions Justice of the Peace Courts and Municipal Courts What court hears divorce/child custody matters, land dispute issues, and juvenile matters? District Court