Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy (FCCJA) Test 3 Practice

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• Which elements are essential components of a crime scene safety plan?
• When a seatbelt violation involves a passenger under 18, who is charged?
• Which perimeter includes clearly defined access points and check points and serves as a buffer between the crisis site and the public?
• What is the primary purpose of an inventory search?
• Which concept ensures evidence integrity through documented handling from collection to court?
• In a downed military aircraft incident, what is the role of the police?
• Which code section addresses using violent or abusive language to provoke a breach of the peace?
• Which statement best describes the general rule for hearsay in court and its exceptions?
• Define cruelty to animals.
• Which statement correctly defines the outer perimeter in a hostage barricade?
• In hostage barricade procedures, which perimeter is described as a sterile zone cleared of all civilians and non-essential personnel?
• If the person not wearing a seatbelt is over 18, who is charged?
• Why is cultural competency important in policing?
• What is the recommended approach to a high-risk vehicle stop?
• Which of the following best describes indicators of a spree of property crime?
• When completing a summons, where is the safest place to be?
• Which steps are recommended for handling digital evidence from a device?
• What tactical principle emphasizes stopping, looking, and listening?
• Do juveniles require the same handling as adults?
• Which statement is true about the four components of a valid Miranda warning?
• Should you ever search an occupied vehicle?
• What best describes the use-of-force continuum?
• In responding to a sexual assault, what should be the officers' top priority?
• Which activity best describes a typical shift turnover?
• What do you do when you arrive at the location of where you need to direct traffic?
• When interviewing a juvenile, which practice is recommended?
• Which statement best defines 'facts' in notes?
• During a natural disaster, which item can be used to block off an area?
• After towing an abandoned vehicle, if the owner is from Culpepper, what should you do next?
• If you see something unusual while on patrol, what should you do first?
• Which statement is true about the address of the crime scene on the arrest warrant?
• How should you distinguish between facts and opinions in notes?
• Clearinghouse form and NCIC/VCIN entry must be submitted within what time frame?
• How to respond to a silent alarm call?
• What safety steps should you take when making a roadside stop at night?
• What is the plain view doctrine?
• What is the best action when you arrive at a traffic direction location regarding safety and communications?
• What term describes a misdemeanor arrest warrant that requires immediate arrest rather than release on a summons?
• What is the primary objective of de-escalation?
• Which factor is identified as important when dealing with a riot crowd?
• What duties fall under the supervisor's role during a critical incident?
• On private property what are the only traffic laws that can be enforced?
• What is the vehicle search exception and when does it apply?
• Which is an example of a unique identifying characteristic?
• If the person not wearing a seatbelt is under 18, who is charged?
• Four components of a valid Miranda warning?
• When a robbery suspect is described and you locate a person who matches the description, which action is appropriate to verify identity?
• Define dangerous dogs.
• What is the missing form for a child?
• How should evidence be packaged and labeled?
• Where is a U-turn illegal?
• Which element should be included when documenting an arrest?
• What happens if you cannot prove vehicle insurance?
• Where are you taking someone once you put them in custody for an outstanding warrant?
• When a protective order is violated, what is the recommended officer response?
• Which of the following is NOT a Fairfax County wrecker service?
• What is the missing form for an adult?
• For a bank hold up alarm, which aspects should be considered?
• Which statement best describes the ability to issue more than one traffic stop charge?
• Delaware v. Prouse established that random traffic stops without a lawful reason are
• In the field, how can you verify the validity of a protective order?
• What is the exclusionary rule and its exceptions?
• When responding to a call, where should you park?
• Which equipment is recommended to wear at a stationary checkpoint to ensure visibility?
• Is it possible to write more than one charge on a traffic stop?
• Which form is used to report a missing child?
• When assisting a disabled motorist, which action is required?
• If they cannot prove their vehicle insurance, what are some bad things that can happen?
• Which Virginia code deals with disasters and scene protection?
• What does "search incident to arrest" cover?
• For adults not wearing a seatbelt, who bears the responsibility?
• Who must wear a seatbelt in the car?
• What is a likely result if police let laws go unenforced?
• Which is an exception to the exclusionary rule?
• Are NCIC and VCIN available to the public?
• What is one of the important pamphlets to provide at the end of a sexual assault interview?
• Which are exigent circumstances that allow warrantless entry or search?
• Which factor is least likely to determine the priority of a missing person investigation?
• What are the essential elements of a search warrant application?
• Which item is NOT listed as an important note on a missing persons form?
• During a stop, identifying a habitual offender suggests which charge?
• Administrative search is to...
• If you get a misdemeanor arrest warrant and it is non summons releasable, what are you doing with the subject?
• If a military aircraft goes down, who conducts the investigation?
• What should guide officer actions according to the use-of-force continuum?
• Which combination of checks confirms a protective order is still active and enforceable in the field?
• What are common elements of a field sobriety test?
• To which official are prisoners typically brought after arrest for an outstanding warrant?
• Which statement accurately describes the inner perimeter at a hostage barricade?
• Which statement best describes the essential elements required for a search warrant application?
• What are the three ways you can start searching a vehicle?
• Which of the following is a comprehensive item that can be collected from a sexual assault kit?
• What is the role of a field interview in investigations?
• What is the best approach to interviewing witnesses?
• When responding to a call, how do we want to get there?
• Which groups may enter a flood-affected area?
• When responding to a call about sexual assault, what should officers care most about?
• A probable cause search can be done...
• What is the purpose of crisis intervention training?
• What is the curtilage?
• What are key DV indicators officers should document?
• Do you need a confidential informant for a search warrant?
• Which form is used to report a missing child?
• If someone is missing, 90 years old with dementia, should we let our supervisor know?
• Which of the following is a benefit of using body cameras in investigations?
• When are Police Officers expected to respond to animal or game related events?
• If you're taking a missing persons report and they say they last saw the person in the bedroom and there is blood all over the walls, what should you do?
• Who can issue an arrest warrant?
• Which statement about interrogation is correct regarding rights advisement?
• What is the role of identifiers listed on an arrest warrant?
• Which statement about victim notification regarding testing is accurate?
• Explain the open field doctrine.
• When can you file the report for a missing person?
• Is there any such thing as a routine traffic stop?
• Which statement regarding polygraph testing of sexual assault victims is correct?
• A driver who is drunk and unintentionally kills a pedestrian could be charged with what offense?
• What are the conditions for a voluntary consent search to be valid?
• What is a traffic control device?
• A felony for animal fighting involves which of the following?
• What is chain of custody and why is it critical for evidence?
• Which action best aligns with the safety objectives of a pursuit policy?
• If during a lawful traffic stop you observe a contraband item in plain view, you may:
• What is the difference between direct observation and indirect observation in a report?
• If you cause a public inconvenience or engage in an act causing violence targeting persons, what could you be charged with?
• Which action is NOT recommended when assisting a disabled motorist?
• Which doctrine allows seizure of evidence observed in plain view during lawful intrusion without a warrant?
• On an arrest warrant, what items should be checked?
• What are the main elements of a traffic stop briefing?
• Which factors are important when dealing with peaceful assemblies?
• What is the purpose of a curfew in disaster response?
• Is the address where the crime took place going to be on the warrant?
• Which item is included in Amber Alert information?
• Victims have the right to be notified of any information or testing that's been done regarding perk. Which statement is correct?
• In a lineup, what should be true to minimize bias?
• What is the purpose of checking the information on an arrest warrant?
• How should you handle an uncooperative witness?
• In a photographic lineup, what are key requirements for the lineup images?
• Which statement correctly describes probable cause for an arrest versus probable cause for a search warrant, and what sources can support each?
• When is it illegal to make a U-turn?
• Which item is not listed as something to check on an arrest warrant?
• Which statement accurately contrasts probable cause and reasonable suspicion, and what each justifies?
• Which statement about routine traffic stops is accurate?
• Do you need to provide a person's blood type to the magistrate to secure an arrest warrant?
• What considerations apply when interviewing a juvenile?
• Which type of records is useful when locating a missing person?
• What standard is required to justify an arrest or a search?
• Who can go to a flood-affected area?
• What is the role of technology in investigations (e.g., CAD and body cameras)?
• Which factor is most likely considered when planning a response to a bank hold up alarm?
• Why are debriefs after critical incidents important?
• What is an inventory search and why is it used?
• When is a field sobriety test typically administered?
• What equipment should you have for a stationary check point?
• The Terrorist Screening Center is a resource used for what purpose?
• In a well-structured incident report, which element is essential for establishing what happened?
• Which is not a primary responsibility of a first responding officer at a hostage barricade?
• Which statement about confidential informants for search warrants is accurate?
• If the issue with a disabled motorist cannot be solved immediately, what should you do?
• What sequence of actions is recommended for a destruction of property call?
• Which of the following is an example of a hearsay exception?
• What is the primary objective of a pursuit policy?
• What constitutes a protective order and how should officers respond to violations?
• A car is disabled in the roadway; what can you do to slow down oncoming traffic?
• Which of the following is an example of a unique identifier that can help locate a missing person?
• What is the correct sequence for conducting a lawful arrest?
• Which type of record is used to locate a missing person?
• If you are trying to arrest someone, is a citizen required by law to help?
• What shall we never submit the victim of a sexual assault to?
• When is warrantless entry allowed due to exigent circumstances?
• Which Supreme Court decision states you cannot randomly stop a car without a lawful reason?
• Which statement correctly describes the inner perimeter at a hostage barricade?
• Which item is needed for an Amber Alert?
• When handling an uncooperative witness, which action should accompany attempts to obtain information?
• When is a traffic stop safe?
• Which resources are available to assist in investigating a suspicious activity?
• Which is NOT a valid basis to begin searching a vehicle?
• How do we handle a destruction of property call?
• Before performing a show up, which considerations should be weighed?
• Which three wrecker services does Fairfax County use?
• To promote objective decision-making on patrol, which practice is recommended?
• After seeing a robbery suspect description, what action should be taken with the victim?
• Which item is commonly included in Amber Alert information?
• When is deadly force legally justified?
• Which statement best describes requirements for documenting evidence to maintain the chain of custody?
• What is the recommended approach when responding to a scene with multiple victims?
• Should every alarm be treated the same regardless of call order?
• What is the initial step in conducting a lawful arrest?
• What is the primary objective of securing a crime scene?
• What are four components of a well-structured incident report?
• Which components should be documented when recording use-of-force during an incident?
• How is a disaster defined?
• Do juveniles require the same handling as adults?
• In riot-control training, which factor is essential to determine escalation of force?
• Which description best matches the definition of dangerous dogs?
• What is the main aim of traffic enforcement?
• On an arrest warrant do you have to check phone numbers?
• Which practices help address biases in patrol decision-making?
• Which statement describes the outer perimeter's purpose in a hostage barricade?
• When filling out a missing persons form, what are some important things to note?
• When are Miranda warnings required during police questioning?
• Direct evidence vs circumstantial evidence?
• Which option best describes a traffic control device?
• If you incite a person to throw items at a riot, what could you be charged with?
• Which of the following represents the items that can be collected from a sexual assault kit?
• Why do we let dispatch know what we are doing on a traffic stop?
• If someone is missing 18 years old and believed to be out with his girlfriend, is that something you should immediately let your supervisor know?
• Do you need reasonable suspicion to do a K9 sniff of a vehicle?
• Reckless driving is classified as what class offense?
• What is the difference between interviewing a suspect and interrogation?
• How many people are needed for an unlawful assembly?