Which of the following would not be a peace officer as defined by Article 2, Code of Criminal
Procedure? correct answers Inspectors of the U.S. Postal Service
The CCP Art. 15.25 specifically states, " In case of __________, the officer may break down the
door of any house for the purpose of making an arrest, if he be refused admittance after giving
notice of his authority and purpose." (It should be noted, that this authority must be legal.)
correct answers felony
District Court in Texas has original jurisdiction for correct answers Felonies
A person is charged with " assault" where the defendant caused "bodily injury" to a APD officer
while in the performance of his duties as a peace officer. Which Texas court has original
jurisdiction to try this case? correct answers District
In the CCP "_____________" means a law enforcement-initiated action based on an individual's
race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the individual's behavior or on information
identifying the individual as having engaged in criminal activity. correct answers Racial profiling
CCP Article 2.18 requires that when a prisoner is committed to jail by warrant from a magistrate
or court, he shall be placed in jail by the ______________. correct answers Sheriff
Which one of the following statements about search warrants is not true? correct answers Search
warrants must be executed within one month of issuance.
As an officer, you may order a person to assist you in making an arrest. What penal code offense,
if any, was committed if the person refuses your command? correct answers No crime has
ocurred.
Under Article 14.06 of the CCP, how soon should a person who has been arrested by an officer
be taken before a magistrate? correct answers Without unnecessary delay.
, Which of the following officials is authorized under the CCP to call any military company in a
county to aid in overcoming resistance, and if necessary, in seizing and arresting persons
engaged in such resistance? correct answers Sheriff
"______________________" is the name given to a variety of writs, with the objective of
bringing a party before a court or judge. The primary function is to release from unlawful
imprisonment. The purpose of the writ is not to determine prisoner's guilt or innocence, and the
only issue which it presents is whether prisoner is restrained of his liberty by due process. correct
answers Writ of Habeas Corpus
TCLEOSE Rules require that individuals appointed as peace officers shall complete at least
_____ hours of continuing education training and must complete a training and education
program that covers recent changes to the laws of this state and of the United States pertaining to
peace officers every ____ month unit of a training cycle. (TCLEOSE Rule 217.11 (a) ) correct
answers 40, 24
The CCP specifically lists the "primary duties" of a peace officer who investigates a family
violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
Which of the following correctly lists these duties? correct answers Protect any potential victim,
enforce the law, enforce a protective order as provided by Chapter 88, Family Code, and make
lawful arrrests of violators.
If a peace officer refuses to execute a legal process directed to him or her by the court, he or she
is liable for correct answers A civil fine of not less than $10 or more than $200.
According to CCP 20.02, which of the following statements is true concerning the grand jury?
correct answers The proceedings are secret.
If the true name of the suspect is not known, a warrant for his arrest correct answers must contain
a reasonable definite description of him.