Police Standards and Training Council (PSTC) Practice Test

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• Which statement best describes an active bystander?
• Which BOLD attribute corresponds to the idea 'will your actions stand up to the light of day'?
• What is required for a plain view observation to justify seizure?
• Which list accurately identifies Primary Dimensions as described in diversity concepts?
• Which of the following is a benefit of procedural justice that relates to citizen cooperation?
• SaFER considerations shift priorities in what way?
• Which statement best describes the role of reasonable suspicion in police stops and seizures?
• What actions are identified as requirements to deliver high-quality services to culturally and linguistically diverse populations?
• Which is NOT listed as a primary ethical issue for law enforcement?
• Two-Pronged Approach to Procedural Justice describes which components?
• What is a Terry stop and what may accompany it?
• Which term describes a preference for a social category based on stereotypes or attitudes that operate outside of our awareness?
• Which amendment includes protection against self-incrimination?
• Which item addresses the duties and responsibilities of an officer?
• The concept of Voice in procedural justice refers to which idea?
• What does implied consent mean for drivers, and what are typical consequences of refusal?
• What is a protective order and how does it affect police actions?
• What is the purpose of probable cause in an arrest warrant?
• Which statement best describes how unreasonable force is addressed?
• Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the United States to the states or to the people?
• Which factor helps mitigate implicit biases and build police legitimacy?
• Revised priorities; if something unexpected of greater concern occurs that requires immediate response, action is required. Which option describes this trigger?
• Which of the following is a core component of bias-free policing?
• Which amendment protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment?
• Which item is an example of real evidence?
• What is the final step in the sequence describing trustworthiness in practice?
• RSA 105:19 governs which action?
• How do misdemeanors compare to felonies in punishment severity?
• What is the scope of a search incident to arrest?
• Which statement best describes an Amygdala hijack?
• Which statement describes the connection between In-group, Out-group, and Police Legitimacy?
• In terms of consent, what does the 'scope' refer to?
• Which term describes a group with whom we identify?
• Procedural Justice refers to fairness in what?
• In the standard traffic stop procedure, which step is performed fourth?
• Which term denotes unequal treatment based on a person's group characteristics, such as ethnicity or gender?
• Which of the following is a police core value?
• Under dual sovereignty, can state and federal authorities prosecute the same conduct separately?
• According to the analysis of police legitimacy, what is the effect on reporting when the public views police as legitimate?
• Under the Plain View doctrine, when may officers seize evidence without a warrant?
• What does culture refer to?
• Which is NOT listed as a common reaction when communicating across cultures?
• What is the primary purpose of intervening action in this framework?
• Which item is identified as a police core value that emphasizes treating everyone with respect and human dignity?
• What do mores define?
• Which practice best preserves evidence integrity at a scene?
• What term describes the fundamental beliefs upon which decisions and conduct are based?
• Which action demonstrates showing concern for someone's health and well-being?
• What is de-escalation and why is it emphasized in policing?
• What is evidence tampering and what are typical penalties?
• In a vehicle pursuit policy, termination criteria should include which condition?
• What is the role of written reports in PSTC training?
• What should be included in effective radio communication during calls?
• Which term refers to slow, effortful, logical thinking involving reflection and planning?
• Which term refers to attitudes and beliefs about a person or group on a conscious level that can be positive or negative, often arising from a perceived threat?
• Which statement best describes evidence preservation?
• Which action is NOT consistent with proper crime scene preservation?
• Which four are considered the core aspects of ABLE?
• Which statement best defines racism?
• During an intervention, what is the first responsibility of the intervening officer?
• In criminal law, mens rea refers to which element?
• Integrity means
• What is the primary purpose of Miranda warnings?
• What defines reasonable force in policing?
• Which elements comprise a valid Miranda warning?
• Which amendment states that enumeration of rights shall not deny others retained by the people?
• Which amendment prohibits quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent?
• When is it permissible to interrogate a suspect without Mirandizing?
• Which topic is addressed in Ethics?
• Which are the four core pillars of procedural justice?
• Social identity refers to the characteristics used to recognize a person as a member of a group, and can include which of the following?
• What is the likely outcome when the public trusts the police in terms of community engagement?
• Which option is NOT one of the three tactical options used to intervene?
• Withdrawals occur from the community bank account when police actions reflect what?
• When is deadly force legally permissible?
• What is dual sovereignty and its relevance to state vs federal charges?
• Which statement best describes a passive bystander?
• Why is imitation of dialects often problematic in cross-cultural communication?
• Which description matches diffusion of responsibility?
• Which concept increases positive reactions from citizens toward the police when they perceive neutrality in the authorities?
• For plain view seizures, what is required regarding officer presence?
• What does the term 'causal link' refer to in criminal liability?
• Institutional racism is best described as?
• What is the primary purpose of the Exclusionary Rule?
• Which term best describes racism that occurs within and between institutions?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the Standards of Professional Conduct?
• How is Race defined?
• Which behavior is recommended to convey attention during an interaction?
• Which item is an example of documentary evidence?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four core communication skills?
• Which describes an exigent circumstance?
• Which is a cross-cultural trap?
• Under what circumstances can a police officer search a vehicle without a warrant in the field?
• What is the purpose of employing procedural justice tactics in policing?
• What distinguishes possession with intent to distribute from simple possession?
• What does the acronym PACT stand for in this context?
• What triggers Fourth Amendment reasonableness for a traffic stop?
• Which statement best defines bias-free policing?
• Which is NOT one of the three pillars of ethics?
• Which statement defines Individual Racism?
• What does chain of custody refer to?
• Procedural Justice in Action (Traffic stop example). Which is the correct order of steps from start to finish?
• What makes immediate decision-making possible for officers during high-stress incidents?
• In-group refers to which of the following?
• Judgement 1 of police legitimacy leads to what outcome?
• Which description correctly defines valid consent to search in a residence?
• Which statement correctly describes the 'Distract' option?
• Which statement reflects a benefit regarding public perception and officer satisfaction?
• Who is harmed when we fail to intervene?
• What is the essential difference between burglary and theft?
• Which statement defines racism as a belief about inherent differences among races determining achievement?
• Under Arizona v. Grant, when may a vehicle’s passenger compartment be searched after the driver is arrested?
• What steps should be taken to preserve a crime scene?
• Which term refers to generalizations about the perceived 'typical' characteristics of a social category?
• Exigent circumstances in the context of searches refer to which scenario?
• What is the role of a protective order in policing?
• Which statement about consent to search is NOT required to be in writing?
• Which statement is NOT an accurate description of structural racism?
• Which action best represents a deposit into the public trust bank?
• In the concept of Amygdala hijack, what happens to the thinking brain?
• What is the primary aim of ABLE in law enforcement?
• Which term describes the standard by which police actions are measured against fairness and rights?
• Under New Hampshire law, in public recording, when does a private citizen not need an officer’s consent to record an officer performing duties?
• In a situation involving unlawful flight, what is required when there is an attempted flight?
• According to the analysis, what effect does perceived police legitimacy have on public cooperation during crises?
• Procedural justice is especially effective when working with which groups?
• Which statement about the purpose of incident command during a critical incident is most accurate?
• What is the Graham v. Connor standard used to evaluate police use of force?
• Which of the following is NOT a main category recognized in court?
• Which term describes unequal treatment by a law enforcement officer based on a person's ethnic or racial characteristics, gender, religion, or sexual orientation?
• In the intervention process, when should Step 1: Prepare occur?
• How is a vehicle stop lawfully justified?
• How do most jurisdictions differentiate assault from battery?
• Which standard emphasizes obedience to lawful orders and instructions?
• Which outcome is associated with the pillar 'Prevent Misconduct'?
• In the Act phase, what are the two steps and their order?
• Which concept describes rationalizing misconduct by claiming it serves a noble purpose?
• Which term describes an often-negative prejudgment based on characteristics such as race or age that is not necessarily reasonable or logical?
• In the analysis of police legitimacy, what is the described relationship between the public’s willingness to defer to law and police authority and perceptions of police legitimacy?
• Under New Hampshire law, may a private citizen record a police officer performing duties in public without the officer’s consent if recording does not interfere?
• What is the automobile exception to the warrant requirement?
• Who uses police discretion?
• What constitutes resisting arrest, and how can it be committed without force?
• Which item is listed as a citizen expectation of the profession?
• Which factor most strongly indicates intent to distribute drugs?
• Which elements are encompassed by the term Community Diversity?
• To whom do officers owe ethical responsibilities?
• Which of the following is a Secondary Dimension?
• Which of the following is a benefit of professional ethical behavior?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of ABLE?
• Implicit bias describes a preference for a social category based on stereotypes developed early in life and that operate outside of awareness.
• What are the three pillars of ethics?
• What is our primary responsibility related to police legitimacy?
• Ethics: What is Ethics?
• Excessive repetition; if we have exhausted our verbal options and there is no compliance forthcoming, what is required?
• How should officers respond to a critical incident?
• Which term is defined as the treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group to which the person belongs rather than on individual merit?
• When transmitting information over the radio, which element should be included to ensure responders understand quickly?
• Which statement reflects a benefit of procedural justice?
• If there is a security threat, what is required?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of chain of custody in evidence handling?
• Which sequence describes trustworthiness in practice?
• What does the first judgement of police legitimacy focus on?
• What is the purpose of ethics and professional responsibility training in PSTC?
• Which describes the benefit related to power in procedural justice?
• Which practice demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences during interaction?
• Why is scene safety prioritized at the start of any incident?
• How is Social Identity best described?
• Which standard includes protecting sensitive information?
• Which statement best supports the reliability of witness statements?
• Which statement correctly describes the difference between testimony and an exhibit?
• What are the three steps of ABLE?
• How should officers handle witness statements to ensure reliability?
• Which option is NOT part of Step 1 Notice guidance?
• Police legitimacy is defined as the belief that police ought to be allowed to exercise authority to maintain social order. Which of the following statements best reflects this concept?
• What characterizes domestic violence and what is the typical law enforcement response?
• Explicit bias refers to attitudes and beliefs about a group that are conscious and may arise from a perceived threat.
• Which of the following is a Primary Dimension?
• What does pluralistic ignorance describe?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of primary and secondary trauma?
• Deposits into the public trust bank are built through which actions?
• Which of the following is nondeadly force?
• Which skill among the four is primarily about interpreting messages and feedback?
• Which issue is addressed by the pillar 'Promote Health and Wellness'?
• Which term describes positive or negative feelings toward individuals or groups, and the tendency to act favorably or unfavorably?
• Out-group is best described as which?
• According to the U.S. Declaration of Independence, which are unalienable rights?
• Withdrawals occur when police actions reflect which of the following?
• What is the purpose of field sobriety tests and when are they used?
• Which amendment guards against unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant?
• Which amendment guarantees a jury trial in civil matters?
• What does reasonable doubt mean in a criminal trial?
• Which action best describes evidence collection at a scene?
• Which pair best describes the two primary dimensions of procedural justice?
• Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
• Which element is included in the pillar 'Reduce Mistakes'?
• Which statement best characterizes structural racism?
• What is the duty to intervene in use-of-force incidents?
• What is a recommended approach to counter implicit biases?
• Which term is based on observed behaviors and characteristics?
• Are we common law?
• Which term refers to the positive or negative feelings associated with individuals or groups, and the tendency to like or dislike, or to act favorably or unfavorably, toward someone or something?
• Which amendment guarantees a speedy trial and the right to counsel?
• Interpersonal racism is defined as which?
• Which statement best describes ethnicity?
• Which characteristic is listed as a citizen expectation of the profession?
• Honesty is defined as
• In criminal law, actus reus refers to which element?
• Which statement best defines proportional force in use-of-force decisions?
• Which core value means being answerable for actions, inactions, decisions, and omissions?
• Which term describes generalizations about the perceived typical characteristics of a social category?
• Which condition requires Miranda warnings to be given?
• Which term refers to fast, automatic thinking that is emotional and driven by impulses or habits?
• Which principle is described as treating others as you would like to be treated?
• Discretion in policing refers to which of the following?
• Which standard prohibits accepting gratuities?
• Which action best describes securing a scene during a critical incident?
• Which practice demonstrates sensitivity to the importance others place on an issue?
• What are key considerations in a vehicle pursuit policy?