NC BLET Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The scene of a crime is preserved for what 2 reasons? To prevent the destruction or removal of physical evidence To allow for an accurate reconstruction of the event occurring at the scene A ___________ is a procedure in which an eyewitness is presented with a single live suspect for the purpose of determine whether the eyewitness is able to identify the perpetrator of a crime. Show-up What court case would allow the immediate seizure of evidence if the officer has reason to believe the...

What is the recommended reactionary distance 5-6 ft If a subject goes for your weapon, as an LEO this makes it a deadly force situation 3 spray patterns 1. 1 person - circle toward face 2. crowds - horizontal 3. animals - vertical along the snout OC spray can cause damage to the eyes at a distance of 36 inches or less What court case established the "reasonableness" standard for LEO use of force? Graham vs. Connor Force options non-deadly force, and deadly force When it com...

Information to be obtained during a first visit to court -Where to park the vehicle while in court? -Where are the bathrooms and the place where other officers gather to discuss cases with DAs. -How to get to see the District Attorney in advance about the case? -The function of all court personnel. -Where to sit while waiting for cases to be called for trial. -Where to stand while summarizing the evidence in a case when the defendant pleads guilty? -Where and how to get copies of the court...

Crowd Management is necessary any time officers deal with ______________ or more individuals in a group. Three (3) A ___________ is best described as several persons temporarily congregated in an area. Crowd Every crowd has the potential to become a ___________. Riot Crowds are divided in three (3) major categories: What are they? -Physical -Psychological -Mobs As defined in NCGS 14-288.2 , a _______________ is a public disturbance involving an assemblage of three or more pe...

What are the 3 measurement methods for a crime scene sketch? Triangulation, rectangular coordination, and baseline What are the 3 different types of crowds? Physical, Psychological, and Mob In regards to the use of a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for? Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep What form of traffic observation is made using a moving patrol car or in a stationary observation on a specific route between two points, usually on a major street or section of highway? Line...

______% of officer fatalities occur at night! 70% One basic rule at Firearms training Always think safety, always practice safety Many modern revolvers are equipped with a _________________ to prevent firing if the hammer is struck accidentally or slips during the cocking phase. Hammer Block Ammunition should be stored in a _______ , _________ and should be rotated periodically. Cool , Dry place One of the most common faults of the novice shooter is that of ________________ attemptin...

Special Population Those with a mental, emotional, cognitive, or physical disability Persons with disabilities in the U.S. 36 million Percent of NC residents who are disabled. 13% Victim an individual who suffers physical, financial, or emotional harm as the result of the commission of a crime Victims feel a loss of control, of trust, and values. Also a strong sense of isolation and loneliness. Effects of trauma can be described by some as a shattering of innocence. Disbelief, ...

Primary Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease (*Physical Fitness*) 1) Abnormal Blood Cholesterol 2) High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) 3) Tobacco Smoking 4) Sedentary Lifestyle/Physical Inactivity 3 Primary Physical Disablers (*Physical Fitness*) 1) Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) 2) Lower Back Disorders 3) Stomach Ulcers The 3 Major Nutrients (*Physical Fitness*) 1) Carbohydrates 2) Fats 3) Proteins How many Officers die from Heart Disease each year? (*Physical Fitness*) Approxim...

A ________________ is one conducted outside of law enforcement agency.____________ can be a combination of dealing with victims, witnesses, suspect, and suspicious persons, as well as innocent, uninvolved citizens Field interview What are the 3 main principles of a field interview Identification Prevention Repression of crime Interrogation Classically, in the interrogation, we are dealing with individuals who have come under some suspicion as to a particular crime or an individual who i...

What are the 3 sources of law? Constitutional, Statutory, Common Common Law Judge-made, Referred to as Case Law, brought over by England, a lot of common law has been codified in state statutes Statutory Law Written laws. Declares, commands, or prohibits something. Specific. Constitutional Law Basic law of the land. Supreme law of the land. Protects the individual from the government. Only government officials can violate someones rights What are the 2 types of law? Substantive law, ...