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Evidence Based Questions

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Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions

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Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Confidence Based Questions

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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

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Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

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LO1 (Verbal)

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Which constitutional amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Please select the correct answer

1st Amendment

4th Amendment

5th Amendment

8th Amendment

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Under Texas Penal Code 9.51, a peace officer is justified in using force when:

Please select the correct answer

They feel threatened by a suspect’s words alone

They are enforcing any law, regardless of circumstances

The suspect is running away without threat

It is immediately necessary to make an arrest, and the force used is reasonable

LO2 (Cognitive)

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What does the acronym OODA stand for when discussing the decision-making model (The OODA Loop)? 

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Observe, Orient, Decide, Act

Observe, Oblige, Delegate, Assess

Obey, Orient, Decide, Act

Observe, Orient, Delegate, Assess

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Which of the following best describes the Observe phase of the OODA Loop in the context of de-escalation?

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Gathering information about the environment, subject’s behavior, and potential threats.

Making a decision on whether to use verbal de-escalation or physical force.

Interpreting the subject’s actions based on past experiences and biases.

Taking immediate action to control the situation before it escalates further.

LO3 (Intellectual)

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Which of these is an inappropriate tactic or representation of de-escalation?

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Maintaining a calm and non-threatening tone while communicating.

Using aggressive body language to establish dominance.

Actively listening to the subject and acknowledging their concerns.

Creating physical space to reduce tension and allow for safe interaction.

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What is the primary goal of verbal de-escalation?

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To assert authority and control over the subject

To calm a tense situation and reduce the likelihood of violence

To immediately resolve the conflict without listening to the subject

To physically restrain the subject before they become aggressive

LO4 (Motor)

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Which of these describes how to properly approach a scenario in order to take a pulse?

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Immediately grab the person’s wrist or neck without explaining what you are doing.

Ensure the scene is safe, introduce yourself (if applicable), and ask for consent before gently placing two fingers on the appropriate pulse point.

Use your thumb to press firmly on the wrist to feel for a pulse as quickly as possible.

Shake the person vigorously to check responsiveness before attempting to find a pulse

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When checking for signs of breathing and responsiveness in an unconscious person, what should you do first?

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Immediately begin chest compressions without checking for responsiveness

Place a cold object near the nose to check for condensation

Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds

Shake the person vigorously to try to wake them up

LO5 (Intellectual)

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Which of the following is not one of the five key criteria for evaluating a police report?

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Completeness

Accuracy

Officer personality traits

Legality

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Why is it legally problematic for an officer to omit witness statements from a police report?

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Witnesses are not considered reliable sources

Omitting key evidence may compromise an investigation and violate due process

Witness statements are optional in misdemeanor cases

An officer can rely on personal judgment rather than witness accounts

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