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1 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d ]	Many crime scene investigators view impression evidence as second only to fingerprints when considering the relative value of physical evidence. Properly preserved impression evidence can provide a positive match to shoes worn by the perpetrator, the tires on the vehicle driven by the perpetrator, and the tools used to break into the premises. Just like fingerprints, the various points of comparison are matched between the crime scene evidence and the actual object making the impression. Based on the above sentence, you can assume the term 'impression evidence' does not include which of the above? a. tire tracks b. shoe prints c. gouges made by tools d. blood splatters
2 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d ]	"Physical evidence cannot be wrong; it cannot perjure itself; it cannot be wholly absent. Only its interpretation can err. Only human failure to find it, study, and understand it, can diminish its value." This famous quote means a. physical evidence is unsuitable for use in court. b. physical evidence can render criminal trials unnecessary. c. the value of physical evidence is subject to opinion. d. the value of physical evidence cannot be overstated; only human error can make it wrong.
3 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d ]	When Randy Wade arrived home, he surprised a burglar in his house. Which of the following parts of Randy's description would be most helpful to the police? a. He walked with a limp. b. He carried a VCR. c. He wore a ski mask. d. He smelled like fish.
4 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d ]	Police officers have the discretion to issue a traffic citation or warning, depending on circumstances and the severity of the violation. In which case would a warning be appropriate? a. A woman having a heart attack rolls through a stop sign. b. A man is ten miles per hour over the speed limit because he is late for work. c. A woman speeds through a school zone because thinks it is Saturday. d. A man runs a stop sign because no other cars were in sight.
5 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d ]	Officers are required to immediately report damage to their patrol car to a supervisor. In which case should the officer make the report? a. A drunken woman kicks the tire of Officer Smith 's car. b. Officer Jones bumps a parking meter while backing up, but finds no dents or scratches. c. A man being arrested kicks a dent into Officer Brown's fender. d. On Halloween, Officer Gray's car windshield is struck by an egg.
6 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d ]	The Alco-Sensor Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) instrument uses a fuel cell to detect alcohol in a suspect's breath. It will not give an indication as the result of chewing gum, bad breath, or a coin in the mouth; in short, anything other than alcohol will not produce a reading. Nevertheless, PBT operators still ask if the defendant has had anything in his or her mouth, and examine the subject's mouth prior to the test. Why is this necessary? a. To make sure the test is not affected by something in the subject's mouth. b. To make sure the subject doesn't choke while performing the test. c. To make sure the subject or his attorney will not have the chance of raising the issue in court, and possibly confusing the judge or jury. d. To make sure the PBT is not damaged.
7 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d]	VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer And Recorder) is an electronic speed detection device which uses the mathematical formula: Speed in MPH = .682 x distance in feet / time in seconds Based on the formula, if a car covers a distance of 1000 feet in 10 seconds, it is traveling at a speed of: a. 682 MPH b. 68.2 MPH c. 59.0 MPH d. 81.6 MPH
8 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d]	The height of a person can be calculated by measuring the length of the humerus (the upper arm bone). This can be very valuable when attempting to determine the identify of a skeleton by comparing its measurements to a list of missing persons. By using a simple formula, people too tall or too short can be eliminated from consideration. The formula differs slightly for men and women; for example, the height of a male can be determined from the following formula: Length of humerus in centimeters x 2.89 + 70.64 If the humerus in question is 30 cm long, how tall was the person? a. 150.01 b. 157.34 cm c. 210 cm d. 62 cm
	A research team from the International Association of Chiefs of Police analyzed Baltimore County Police Department policies, implementation, training, and use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper spray from July 1993 to March 1994. The study sought to answer the following questions: - Whether OC spray can effectively incapacitate humans, including those who are intoxicated, in confrontations with the police. - Whether OC spray can reduce the number of assaults on police officers attempting to subdue hostile or aggressive subjects. - Whether OC spray helps reduce the number of injuries sustained by officers and suspects in encounters between the two. - Whether unnecessary force or brutality complaints are lodged less frequently due to the use of OC spray. - Whether OC spray is effective in neutralizing attacking or threatening dogs.
9 [a-t] [b-f] [ c ] [ d]	In the above paragraph, the word 'sought' most nearly means: a. purchased b. studied c. tried d. failed
10 [a-t] [b-f] [c] [ d]	In the above paragraph, the word 'incapacitate' most nearly means: a. injure b. disable c. capture d. startle
11 [a-t] [b-f] [c] [ d ]	In the above paragraph, the word 'confrontations' most nearly means: a. demonstrations b. gunfights c. encounters d. court cases
12 [a-t] [b-f] [c] [ d ]	In the above paragraph, the word 'lodged' most nearly means: a. lived b. filed c. filled d. handled
	The results of the OC spray study conducted in Baltimore County revealed that OC spray successfully incapacitated humans in 156 out of 174 confrontations. In 18 encounters, subjects were not fully subdued; in 7 of those incidents, the subjects appeared to be on drugs or in some way mentally disturbed. Fourteen suspects received injuries subsequent to being exposed to the spray although none required hospital treatment. Use of force complaints decreased by 53 percent during the study period. Not one complaint addressed the actual use of the OC spray.
13 [a-t] [b-f] [c] [ d ]	Based on the results of the study, OC spray was effective in ______ percent of the cases where it was used. a. 50 b. 75 c. 90 d. 10
14 [a-t] [b-f] [c] [ d ]	Based on the study, an officer encountering a person appearing to be drugged or mentally disturbed should expect the OC spray a. to be very effective. b. to have no effect whatsoever. c. to possibly have some effect, but be prepared for anything. d. the study does not answer this question.
15 [a-t] [b-f] [c] [ d ]	Based on the study, officers using OC spray can expect a. many subjects to be seriously injured as a result. b. a significant number of suspects to require hospital treatment. c. relatively few injuries to result, and those to be minor in nature. d. a high percentage of subjects to be injured, although not seriously.
16 [a-t] [b-f] [c] [ d]	Probably the most surprising statistic to result from the study was that a. OC spray was not effective on very many people. b. OC spray often results in relatively serious injury. c. no one who was sprayed considered the effects important enough to complain about. d. everyone sprayed was completely subdued.

My dog had six puppies last week, and they were all strong and active, accept the littlest one born last -- it was the runt. It's head and body were much smaller than those of it's brothers and sisters. We named him first and called him Pee-Wee because we were all ready starting to fill that he was special. At first, the other puppies wouldn't let Pee-Wee eat, and we could here him cry for milk. It's almost as if the others were trying to get rid of him. We didn't know what to do, so we called the animal hospital to get some advise. They told us that we could make sure he got enough milk by taking the others out of the box after they seemed full and that eventually Pee-Wee would be excepted by the others. The plan worked. By the second day, Pee-Wee was part of the family. We could of lost are favorite puppy if we hadn't received such good advice.

If you are interested in signing up for the Protective Services program, you should be prepared for this type of questions. We also require memorization of the APCO 10-Code and the phonetic alphabet (adam - zebra) by the end of the first year. Many of our quizzes are 'performance based,' e.g.: they require actual proficiency in a task, such as fingerprinting, handcuffing, RADAR operation and Preliminary Breath Test instrument operation. And, as Protective Services professions usually require much writing, Brief Constructed Response and Extended Constructed Response questions abound, particularly in the second year.

1-d, 2-d, 3-a, 4-a, 5-c, 6-c, 7-b, 8-b, 9-c, 10-b, 11-c, 12-b, 13-c, 14-c, 15-c, 16-c	Check here for the wrong words in the paragraph.

My dog had six puppies last week, and they were all strong and active, except the littlest one born last -- it was the runt. Its head and body were much smaller than those of its brothers and sisters. We named him first and called him Pee-Wee because we were all ready starting to feel that he was special. At first, the other puppies wouldn't let Pee-Wee eat, and we could hear him cry for milk. It's almost as if the others were trying to get rid of him. We didn't know what to do, so we called the animal hospital to get some advice. They told us that we could make sure he got enough milk by taking the others out of the box after they seemed full and that eventually Pee-Wee would be accepted by the others. The plan worked. By the second day, Pee-Wee was part of the family. We could have lost our favorite puppy if we hadn't received such good advice.