SCCJA Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Pre-Academy Practice Test

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• SC 44-53-370 covers which of the following?
• Which statement about binding case law is true?
• Delayed / unconvincing disclosure is often caused by what factor?
• Under immunity, evidence discovered as a result of a warrantless search pursuant to a complaint filed in this article is admissible in court if it is found in plain view or is evidence of a violation of this article.
• Which of the following is a short-term emotional response to being a crime victim?
• Which statement best describes exploitation under OAPA?
• Which sequence represents Locate, Isolate, and Control?
• Which agency maintains the Central Registry of Abuse and Neglect for child abuse/neglect in South Carolina?
• What did the court decide regarding domestic violence protection for same-sex couples in Jane Doe v SC 2017?
• Which process allows cases to reach the U.S. Supreme Court on constitutional issues after all other state or federal courts are exhausted?
• Which element involves blaming themselves for family breakups in child assessment?
• Which term best fits a suspect who is armed and barricaded?
• Handcuffs and restraints are described as temporary in nature under which CASE element?
• Act 141 was adopted to the South Carolina Constitution in which year?
• Great Bodily Injury is defined as bodily injury that involves which of the following?
• What does the Theory of Transfer state?
• Who qualifies as a caregiver under OAPA?
• Which statement best defines neglect under OAPA?
• Which is NOT a responsibility of law enforcement to a victim under Act 141?
• Which statement correctly defines Case Law?
• What are the three stages of an arrest (APC)?
• Which of the following is considered a victim?
• Which statement is true about pretrial detention of juveniles according to the age guideline?
• Mutual Combat is defined as what?
• Which NFPA 704 color is associated with Special Considerations?
• Which statement best describes Major Depression?
• Which option is NOT listed as an investigative entity under OAPA?
• Which crime scene search pattern involves the CSI team walking lines side by side?
• Which stage focuses on planning and may involve putting the plan in writing?
• Which element is described as Delayed / unconvincing disclosure in child assessment?
• In self-defense, how much force may be used?
• Which of the following is considered a Household Member?
• Which statement correctly describes the precedential value of published and unpublished opinions?
• Which decisions are binding on all lower courts?
• Cohabitant is defined as which of the following?
• In child abuse investigations, what should you do first when gathering information?
• Which of the following is a valid reason to exercise a peremptory challenge according to the material?
• If the officer determines who is the primary aggressor, what must the officer do regarding the other party?
• Which decision clarified that juvenile courts may operate without a jury trial, though a jury trial may still be granted?
• DOT Hazard Class 1 consists of how many divisions?
• Which description best defines Statutory Law?
• Which Peel principle states that police are the public and the public are the police?
• When does the Supreme Court term begin?
• What is an example of a Secondary crime scene?
• What was the ruling regarding same-sex marriage in Dodgefell v Hodges (2015)?
• What best defines due process?
• Which of the following is true about the jury?
• In South Carolina, which court handles civil matters (Common Pleas)?
• What is a crime scene?
• Active Shooter is defined as which?
• Which of the following injuries would qualify as Moderate Bodily Injury?
• What documentation ensures evidence integrity across custody?
• Which element requires showing the actual physical act?
• Domestic Servitude specifically involves victims forced to provide what type of work?
• Which of the following is not a DOT hazard class?
• Which factor is used to help determine the primary aggressor of domestic violence?
• Why should witnesses be separated during interviews?
• What is a hate crime?
• Which term includes individuals who have a child in common with the offender?
• Which characteristic is identified as a sign of an armed gunman?
• Which best defines a Statement?
• Which are the four critical elements of proof?
• Which plotting method is most commonly used to document evidence?
• In NFPA 704, a Blue health rating of 0 indicates which level of health hazard?
• Which standard did Graham v. Connor apply to determine if use of force was reasonable?
• Double Jeopardy attaches during a bench trial when?
• Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by the inability to regulate emotions, with splitting and intense emotions. Which option best describes this?
• Which constitutional article declares the Laws of the USA the supreme law of the land?
• A Protection Order is defined as any order of protection, restraining order, condition of bond, or any similar order issued for the purpose of a household member in the state, another state, or foreign jurisdiction.
• To seek review by the U.S. Supreme Court, which document is typically filed?
• Are juveniles entitled to Miranda warnings during custodial interrogation, according to the case State v Parker (2008)?
• Alzheimer’s disease accounts for approximately what percentage of memory disorder or dementia cases?
• The Combination Interview is most often used by patrol for which purpose?
• Which states are in the Fourth Circuit?
• Hazard Class 9 is associated with which type of material?
• In South Carolina, which court handles criminal matters?
• Which statement about the values of physical evidence is correct?
• Which of the following is an element of DV 1st offense?
• Under Act 141, what information must be provided to victims regarding compensation?
• Hazard Class 6 is associated with which type of substance?
• Which is an example of a Specific Phobia?
• How many pounds of pressure on the carotid artery are required to cause unconsciousness for 10 seconds?
• A Prior Conviction of Domestic Violence refers to conviction of any crime containing elements enumerated against a household member within the past 10 years.
• Which statement describes detention for a 13-year-old with space available?
• Which type of depression lasts for at least two years?
• What case established the standard for self-defense?
• Which activity involves preserving evidence and property of the victim?
• Which statement about the 14th Amendment is true?
• Which class includes combustible metals such as potassium and sodium?
• Who is considered a vulnerable adult under the Omnibus Adult Protection Act?
• Which Peel principle emphasizes using force only after de-escalation and only the minimum degree necessary?
• Which of the following is listed as a physical characteristic to consider when interviewing subjects?
• Which statement best defines an armed barricaded suspect?
• Hazard Class 3 is associated with which type of material?
• Criminal vs Civil: which addresses harm to whom?
• Which court handles domestic matters and juvenile cases?
• How many Federal District Courts are there?
• Physical evidence can place a suspect in contact with the victim or the scene.
• Which statement about suspects is true?
• Which search is conducted after arrest and always involves handcuffing the subject?
• When was the US Constitution signed?
• What best describes the Timeline of Violence?
• Which action is part of securing the crime scene?
• Which scenario best reflects the Batson principle regarding peremptory challenges?
• An Informal Interview is best described as a conversation with no plan or structure.
• Which statement best describes the primary aggressor in a DV incident?
• Which substance is a common sexual assault drug that is a synthetic depressant with about 15 minute effects?
• Which type of sketch shows the front or side view of an object?
• If the prosecution fails to prove any element of the offense, the court should
• How many pounds of pressure on the trachea are required to completely close the airway?
• Which statement best describes an interview?
• Carroll v. United States (1925) permits warrantless vehicle searches when the officer can articulate probable cause that the vehicle contains contraband.
• Which of the following is not typically considered among physical characteristics to note when interviewing subjects?
• In South Carolina DV enforcement, who makes the decision on arrest and charge?
• Which source includes the opinions of the SC Supreme Court and SC Supreme Court of Appeals?
• An 11-year-old or 12-year-old may be detained only on a court order from which authority?
• The state of South Carolina falls under which federal district court for district matters?
• DV 2nd is categorized as which offense and punishment range?
• Which crime scene search pattern begins at the perimeter and moves toward the center?
• After strangulation, victims or officers should request which medical imaging to assess injuries?
• What is the lowest level of Federal Courts, serving as trial or fact-finding courts?
• Who bears the burden of proof in a criminal case?
• Which is a common form of human trafficking?
• In the DV definitions, which term refers to a court order intended to protect a victim from further violence?
• Which describes a Criminal Offense?
• Which of the following is listed as a major mental health condition?
• Which statement about persuasive case law is true?
• Which type of sexual assault involves three or more people?
• Which case permits ordering a driver to step out of the vehicle during a traffic stop without any reason or suspicion?
• Which describes the Implementation Stage?
• In a jury trial, the verdict must be unanimous or there is a mistrial.
• Under Searches - Evidence, when is an LEO liable?
• Which action is considered abuse under OAPA?
• Which is one of the three exceptions to touching or moving evidence?
• Under discretionary DV arrest, may an officer arrest a person at their residence or elsewhere if probable cause exists, even if the act did not take place in front of the officer?
• Which form is Service Marriages?
• Which case held that the First Amendment protects a significant amount of criticism directed toward law enforcement officers?
• Which amendment governs searches and seizures by police?
• How is Human Trafficking defined according to the DHS?
• What action is prohibited by the Threats Prohibited rule?
• Which scenario best illustrates personal prejudice?
• Which is a long-term response to being a crime victim?
• NFPA 704 Yellow Diamond indicates which hazard property?
• Which practice is recommended when documenting physical evidence in a DV incident?
• Which step is used to establish comfort in the Forensic Interview Protocol?
• Which court handles Wills, Estates, Guardian ad Litem, and mental health matters?
• Which First Amendment protected case involved a subject raising his voice at law enforcement officers?
• Mental illness is best defined as which of the following?
• Maryland v. Dyson (1999) held that police are not required to make independent showing of exigency.
• Which case is associated with the concept of the 'fighting words' doctrine?
• Which type of missing person is normally described as ready for survival and often found in rugged environments?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways to stereotype?
• Under the Controlled Substances Act, drugs are scheduled based on which factor?
• What kinds of issues do the Federal District Courts and the Circuit Court of Appeals have authority over?
• During the Position stage, which concept is used to maintain tactical advantage?
• Under the additional charges for DV, possession of what during the commission of a violent crime can add 5 years to the sentence?
• SC 44-53-375 covers which offenses?
• Which term describes a level of injury that is between minor bodily injury and great bodily injury?
• Under the Protection from Domestic Violence Abuse Act, what is required of law enforcement regarding DV victims?
• Which of the following is identified as a high risk factor for assaults on law enforcement officers?
• What is Double Jeopardy?
• Stereotypes are defined as
• Jackson v. Denno (1964) is a hearing that evaluates the admissibility of pretrial identification procedures.
• What does the Planning Stage primarily address?
• Which describes the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
• Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire (1942) is the case that established fighting words.
• Within the Fourth Circuit, decisions are binding on which courts within the Fourth Circuit?
• The 14th Amendment contributed to due process by?
• Under OAPA, which form of abuse is recognized as abuse?
• What is the purpose of capturing dash or body camera videos during DV incidents?
• Who decides questions of law in a trial?
• In the NFPA 704 system, which color represents specific hazards?
• In the NFPA 704 system, which color represents fire hazards?
• Dementia is best defined as:
• Which practice is recommended when interviewing traumatized victims?
• When does the jurisdiction of the court attach for a detained juvenile?
• Which step occurs third in the criminal trial order?
• Which statement correctly describes Statutory Law?
• A cavity search in law enforcement requires which condition?
• Among the values of physical evidence, it can sometimes be more reliable than eyewitness testimony.
• What elements are used in trafficking to obtain victims?
• Which statement is true about detention of a 13-year-old when space is available?
• Which is NOT one of the three types of anxiety disorders described?
• Interrogation is...
• ERG White Section shows which type of information?
• What types of post-arrest evidence should be documented?
• Most DV suspects strangle for what reason?
• On the Red Fire Hazard scale, which range corresponds to a rating of 3?
• Which step is part of documenting a crime scene?
• If a woman survives strangulation even once, by how much is she more likely to be strangled again?
• Which statement is true about unpublished opinions?
• Which statement about hate and hate crimes is correct?
• NFPA 704 White Diamond indicates which type of information?
• Which statement is not a listed common sexual assault drug?
• Which statement about burden of proof is accurate?
• Which of the following describes the ERG Green Section?
• ERG Green Section shows what?
• Which statement about published vs unpublished decisions is correct?
• How many Federal Circuit Courts exist in the U.S. federal court system?
• Group prejudice occurs most accurately when a person conforms to group norms because it appears to be expected. Which statement best describes this behavior?
• Which scenario describes an active shooter whose actions are not contained?
• Which stage typically occurs after the arrest/bond hearing?
• If the threat ends but the defense does not subside, what may happen to the defender?
• How are perpetrators of child abuse/neglect entered into the DSS Central Registry?
• When presenting a case to Grand Jury, the burden is
• Hazard Class 5 is associated with which type of material?
• Limited perception is described as which of the following?
• Which item is used to indicate compass orientation on a crime scene sketch?
• Which option is NOT one of the five stages of an active shooter incident?
• Which statement is true about the relationship between Bookkeeping, Conversion, and Subtyping?
• When a child is found violating a criminal law and taken into custody, the taking into custody is not an arrest; they are only detained. The jurisdiction attaches then.
• Batson v. Kentucky (1986) holds that peremptory challenges cannot be used to exclude jurors solely on the basis of what characteristic?
• In the NFPA 704 system, which color represents instability?
• Physical evidence can exonerate innocent people.
• A Strip Search is permissible under what circumstances?
• Which statement correctly reflects interviewing technique for those outside law enforcement?
• Which act provided federal funds to community-based mental health care in 1963?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of responses to trauma?
• Which of the following can petition a juvenile to an institution as delinquent?
• On the Red Fire Hazard scale, what does a rating of 1 indicate?
• The 14th Amendment states that...
• During the Control stage, which guidance is recommended?
• Which describes Forced Labor?
• In the CASE framework, what is the #1 priority during an arrest?
• What are the three elements of successful arrest planning (SSS)?
• Pennsylvania v. Mimms (1973) may order a driver out of the vehicle without any reason or suspicion.
• Which statute addresses Driving Under Suspension in the SC Traffic Statutes list?
• Carroll v. United States first recognized the automobile exception to the warrant requirement.
• What standard of proof did In Re Winship (1970) establish for juvenile and family courts?
• When and where did the drafting of the US Constitution begin?
• A juvenile must be fingerprinted when taken into custody if charged with an offense that would carry 5 years or more if committed by an adult.
• Which agency is commonly involved in investigating vulnerable adult protection cases?
• How many judges serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
• Who protects the Contact Officer by establishing a force presence, covers the threat, discourages escape attempts, and addresses CASE?
• Which statement best describes anxiety as presented?
• US v Place (1983) permits a dog sniff of the exterior of a vehicle during a lawful stop.
• What must an officer do when investigating a DV incident?
• Who is the primary officer on a call who handles all communication, handcuffing, and searches and is the first to approach?
• Alzheimer's disease accounts for what portion of memory disorder or dementia cases and is progressive?
• Ignorance is defined as
• Which article addresses the relationship between the states?
• DV High and Aggravated (DVHAN) is classified as what class and punishment range?
• Which case concluded that no fighting words were used?
• Under what conditions is the search of the passenger compartment permissible?
• Intolerance is best described as which of the following?
• In discretionary DV arrests, does the officer have to complete an investigation even if time has passed since the incident?
• Physical evidence can help establish a suspect's MO.
• Which approach helps maintain connection with a traumatized victim during an interview?
• Traditional Deployment vs Rapid Deployment to an Active Shooter: Which statement describes Rapid Deployment?
• Indifference is best defined as
• Written or visual statements are considered testimonial, triggering the defendant's right to confront witnesses under which Amendment?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign or symptom of strangulation?
• What does the jurisdiction element require?
• Which of the following is NOT a critical element of proof?
• Which right is guaranteed to juveniles under In Re Gault (1967)?
• Which of the following is Statutory Law?
• Which item is considered a firearm under the given definition?
• When was the Bill of Rights ratified?
• Why should you be careful when interviewing people who are close to the involved party?
• What is the minimum charge LEOs should seek in strangulation cases?
• Field Interview refers to:
• During the Approach stage of an arrest, which action is performed?
• Which statement about Formal (Structured) Interviews is correct?
• Which of the following is a primary source of legal information used in South Carolina law?
• Approximately what percentage of officer-involved shootings are suicide by cop?
• In Jane Doe v SC 2017, which constitutional concept was used to strike down the 'household member' definition in domestic violence protection?
• What is the number one objective in Active Shooter Response?
• In the NFPA 704 system, which color represents health hazards?
• To convict, what must the state prove?
• Which topic is included in Block 2?
• Which condition is characterized by obsessions that are intrusive irrational impulses and compulsions that are repetitive acts to relieve stress?
• Which element ensures the defendant is the person who committed the crime?
• Graham v. Connor determined reasonableness for a particular use of force.
• Which DOT hazard class includes gases?
• Which case explicitly ruled that same-sex couples have the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples?
• Which court is the highest authority in the SC judicial system?
• When a party in a federal case disagrees with rulings, to which court would they ordinarily appeal?
• ERG Yellow Section contains what type of information?
• Hazard Class 7 is associated with which type of material?
• Hazard Class 2 corresponds to which type of substance?
• Physical evidence can corroborate testimony.
• Which sequence correctly lists the five stages of an active shooter incident?
• Which statement best describes OCD?
• A hazardous material is defined as which of the following?
• Among the types of searches of a person, which is performed when there is no arrest?
• Which of the following is a physiological response to look for in interviews?
• Which of the following would NOT justify immediate warrantless entry under emergency search rules?
• Which statement best describes the transfer theory?
• Which type of lost or missing person is normally described as returning home quickly and check with friends or family?
• The statement 'During WWII it was expected for Americans to hate the Japanese' is an example of which type of prejudice?
• Which statement best defines prejudice?
• Maryland v. Wilson (1993) held that during traffic stops, officers may order passengers to exit the vehicle even if there is no basis for suspicion.
• What is the first role of responders at a hazmat scene?
• When was the Bill of Rights proposed?
• When faced with conflicting DV complaints, how should the officer identify the primary aggressor?
• Which scenario would be considered Moderate Bodily Injury based on needing medical treatment with regional anesthesia?
• Strangulation indicates which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of a Household Member?
• SC 44-53-445 creates a separate offense for distributing, selling, purchasing, manufacturing, or PWID within proximity of parks or schools.
• Which item is listed as a physical characteristic to consider when interviewing subjects?
• Which ERG section lists Resource Information?
• Which plotting method uses a baseline to locate evidence?
• Which injury type is sometimes observed in domestic violence cases?
• In interviews, victims may provide information such as:
• A drug detection dog sniff of a vehicle's exterior is permitted only during a lawful stop.
• Which behavior is a behavioral indicator of mental illness?
• Which right is explicitly affirmed for juveniles at transfer hearings in Kent v United States?
• Which is NOT a component of the Forensic Interview Protocol?
• DV 3rd is which type of offense and its typical punishment?
• Is a resident of a facility considered a vulnerable adult under the act?
• Which statement describes Subtyping within stereotypes?
• What is the organizational criterion for the ERG Blue Section?
• Which of the following is one of the five elements of potential abuse for child assessment?
• Under the Fourth Amendment, warrantless entry is permissible when officers reasonably believe that a person is in need of immediate aid.
• Which action ensures evidence and locations are documented?
• ERG Blue Section contains which information?
• Which statement describes Statutory Law?
• Who maintains the Sex Offender Registry in South Carolina?
• What constitutional principle prohibits discrimination in peremptory challenges based on gender?
• Which statement about the U.S. Supreme Court is false?
• Which is a federal appellate court?
• When did the United States Congress start?
• How many jurors sit on a Summary Court?
• Traumatic Brain Injury can impair which functions?
• Which of the following is a priority for a first responder at a crime scene?
• Do same-sex couples have the same rights as heterosexual couples under the definitions?
• What is the term for the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges?
• Which describes the Approach Stage?
• Under discretionary DV arrest, when may an officer arrest without a warrant?
• The element involving mental intent is?
• Hazard Class 4 is associated with which type of material?
• Double Jeopardy attaches during a Jury Trial when?
• Social Phobia is characterized by what?
• In summary court cases, how many peremptory challenges are allowed for both state and defense?
• Which describes the Preparation Stage?
• Which of the following is listed as a sign of strangulation?
• Hazard Class 8 is associated with which type of material?
• Which statement describes exploitation subtype C as defined in OAPA?
• Which CASE element corresponds to the description that some suspects may attempt suicide by cop?
• Which statement reflects the core protection of the Fourth Amendment?
• Which class fire is associated with cooking oils and fats?
• Which statement is true about primary crime scenes?
• Absence of evidence may provide useful information.
• Which of the following is a PTSD symptom cluster?
• ERG Orange Section provides what type of information?
• In the five-stage model, which stage directly follows Preparation?
• In the CASE framework, which concept describes the distance that makes it difficult for a suspect to attack an officer?
• Which is NOT one of the three categories of persons in interviews?
• SC Section 56-1-10 defines Highway as which of the following?
• Which type of speech is not protected by First Amendment restrictions?
• Which initial reaction is described as Trail Running?
• What is the recommended sequence for DV photographs?
• Bipolar disorder involves manic episodes followed by depressive episodes. Which statement best reflects this?
• What describes the Incident Transition?
• Which statement about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is correct?
• What is the primary focus of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals?
• Which database is used to process sex offender information in South Carolina?
• Strangulation is defined as what?
• NFPA 704 Red Diamond indicates which hazard property?
• How many hazard classes are defined by the DOT?
• Which of the following is an OAPA facility?
• When was the Constitution ratified?
• Which statement best distinguishes prejudice from intolerance?
• What rights does a juvenile have at a transfer hearing in Kent v United States?
• How many jurors sit on a Circuit Court?
• Which statement about due process is correct?
• What is the minimum age that qualifies as a vulnerable adult under the act?
• In investigations, having a basic understanding of child abuse dynamics helps investigators to
• Which of the following defines neglect, in terms of care and safety, for a vulnerable adult?
• Which of the following describes exploitation under OAPA?
• What did the McKeiver decision say about jury trials in juvenile court?
• Deadly Weapon is defined as any instrument or device capable of inflicting death and designed or specially adapted for use as a weapon, or possessed, carried, or used as a weapon.