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A comprehensive set of questions and verified answers related to the cleet (council on law enforcement education and training) certification, which is a crucial requirement for law enforcement officers in certain jurisdictions. The questions cover a wide range of topics, including legal concepts, use of force, evidence handling, and community relations. The answers provided are deemed to be 100% correct, ensuring that readers can confidently prepare for the cleet certification exam or enhance their understanding of the relevant subject matter. Structured in a clear and organized manner, making it a valuable resource for law enforcement professionals, students, and anyone interested in the field of criminal justice.
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Generally, a police officer may arrest for a misdemeanor Answer: committed or attempted in his presence
Improper service, improper venue, lack of jurisdiction and statute of limitations are examples of Answer: technical defenses of a constitutional tort.
Reasonable grounds, such as would warrant a prudent person to believe certain facts are true is Answer: probable cause
Failure to exercise the necessary degree of care where a reasonable person would use under a given set of circumstances is called Answer: negligence
The legal steps necessary to prove a violation of a criminal stature is known as Answer: elements of the crime
Homicide is justifiable Answer: when defending against deadly force.
A good rule concerning the use of force by an LEO is Answer: use force when it is necessary and then use only reasonable force
Under conditions specified on 21 O.S. 540B a person commits a felony by running a roadblock. Under these conditions an officer may Answer: use deadly force if the person poses a threat of deadly force to the officer or another.
Sam is in his house sitting on the sofa in the living room, when you tell him he is under arrest. You may search Answer: Sam and the surrounding couch cushions
Answer: lessee.
The Carroll Doctrine is a rule permitting searches of cars, boats or aircraft without a search warrant if three conditions are present Answer: Mobile Must have PC and there's no time for a warrant.
Mere suspicion or a hunch allows the officer to Answer: start investigating
Hearsay is Answer: second hand information
Direct evidence Answer: requires no interferences to be drawn in order to reach a conclusion
For evidence to be admissible it must be Answer: factual and material
Searches and seizures conducted outside the judicial process W/O prior approval by a judge, are "per se" unreasonable Answer: Under the 4th amendment subject to a few specifically established and well delineated exceptions
The reason a frisk is condone by the court is Answer: for the LEO's protections
The legal basis for "stop and frisk" is Answer: Terry V. Ohio.
You have reasonable suspicion to believe that Sam is distributing cocaine from his car. You approach the car in which Sam is sitting in the driver's seat. You direct Sam out of the car and immediately conduct a "pat down frisk." You do not find a weapon on Sam, but you feel a rock- like object in Sam's sock. Based upon you training and experience, you know the object is crack cocaine. The evidence is
A warrant-less arrest of a juvenile, for the commission of a felony is good if it's based on Answer: Probable cause
Children who cannot recognize reality or deal with the ordinary demands of life are legally defined as Answer: in need of treatment
An order in writing issued by court to a LEO directing him/her to search for specific property to bring before the court is a Answer: search warrant
A search conducted in the immediate area of a lawful arrest is Answer: search incident to arrest.)
Words of a witness from the witness stand is considered Answer: testimonial evidence
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Evidence presented, often by both sides, upon which the trier of fact must decide the point in question is proof
When transferring a rifle or shotgun it should be unloaded, safety on ,action open and at port arms
Common errors in handgun shooting are breaking the wrist, bending waist, jerking trigger, failure to look at the front sight
During a misdemeanor arrest you should stand (8-10) feet away.
During an assault the recommended distance from an agitated suspect is
Answer: a non-resident 16 years old or older who is properly licensed in their home state
To be classified as an emergency vehicle it must have Answer: emergency lights and sirens
A driver involved in a property damage accident of should make a report Answer: $
Persons exempt from mandatory seat belt laws are Answer: no one
The standard guidelines for chemical analysis of blood or breath is established by
Answer: Answer: Answer: Answer: board of tests for alcohol and drug influence
The officer's first priority on the scene of an accident is to aid the injured, preserve evidence and traffic control
Proper procedure for interviewing a driver at a hospital is obtain permission from doctor and make it brief as possible.
It is important to check your radar before each time it is set up at different sites
Radar signals travel at speed of light
The frequency of Ka band radar is Answer:
The acronym CYMBAL stands for Answer: Color, year, make body
The most dangerous type of traffic stop is Answer: high risk felony
Proper position of a patrol unit when stopping a vehicle is Answer: 3 feet to left and 15 feet behind
The only documents that are acceptable for personal ID are DL, immigration ID, State ID and Armed Forces ID. Answer: True
When accepting a prisoner from another officer it is ok to do so without searching them again. Answer: False
Name the two types of building entry methods Answer: Limited and dynamic
Which type of persons may not be permitted to testify as a "lay" witness Answer: Persons who have no knowledge of the crime
If a person has been convicted and placed on a suspended sentence, and that person then commits another crime while on probation then Answer: The DA may file a motion to revoke
What are at least 2 ways to establish who is considered to be an Indian for the purposes of criminal jurisdiction in Indian country Answer: Tribal or federal recognition of person as Indian Must be considered member of federal recognized tribe
A search warrant may only be served after 10:00 when Answer: Warrant states it may be served anytime day or night
In 1914 the federal case of Week V. US established the exclusionary rule in federal courts. The ruling means that if a peace officer obtains evidence unlawfully, the evidence Answer: may not be used in court
In the US Supreme Court case US V. Havens, the court held that illegally seized evidence be used in court to Answer: Could Impeach the witness because preventing perjury is so important
In Mapp v Ohio, the evidence was suppressed because Answer: The officers did not have a search warrant and were not operating under one of the recognized exceptions
The public policy reasoning behind the exclusion rule is Answer: It will deter LEO's from illegally seizing evidence because They will know the evidence will not be admissible
In Miranda V Arizona, the court assured a criminal defendant the right to when said defendant was Answer: An attorney Custodially interrogated
Who can issue a search warrant? Answer: The Judge of a Court having jurisdiction
For evidence to be admissible it must be relevant, Answer: Material, and
Sam is standing in the middle of his living room holding a .45 semiautomatic pistol when you lawfully enter his residence to serve a court summons. You are aware that Sam has been convicted of a felony and has not been pardoned. Sam has committed Answer: Felony
The defense of duress is Answer: Available when the person is compelled to commit the act to save his or her own life
are all persons concerned in the commission of a crime whether a felony or misdemeanor with prior knowledge of the crime and whether the person directly commits the act, constitutes the offense or aids or abets it commissioning although not present Answer: Principals
What is the name of the crime for which the elements are: taking/ of personal property/ of another/ without consent/ intent to deprive owner of its benefits Answer: Larceny
What is the name of the crime for which the elements are: death of a human/ as a direct result of an act of event which happened in the commission of a misdemeanor/ caused by the defendant or a person engaged with the defendant in the commission of a misdemeanor
Answer: 1st degree manslaughter
Pursuant to the Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions, for the purposes of Arson First Degree prosecution, a building or structure is considered if it actually contains one or more persons at the time of the crime, and is considered if any part of it is normally used by any person for lodging. Answer: occupied, inhabited
In Oklahoma it can be a felony to carry a firearm into establishments where been and intoxicating beverages are consumed. Persons exempt from this law are Answer: Owner of establishment Peace officers Private investigators within scope of their business Person with a valid SDA provider the business sole purpose is not liquor
You answer a prowler call. A neighbor informs you that she heard glass breaking at the home next door. As you go to the back of the house you see someone run to the fence. Using your flashlight you can see no signs of a weapon and believe the person starts over the fence and you believe the person is about to escape you should. Answer: Determine if PC exists to believe the suspect poses a serious threat of injury to you or others.
Elements of Negligence