Ld-15 Laws Of Arrest Quiz 3

Front 1

A consensual encounter is face-to-face contact between a private individual and a peace officer under circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to believe that:

Back 1

they are free to leave and otherwise not cooperate.

Front 2

Officers can inadvertently elevate a consensual encounter into a detention by:
A. using emergency lights.
B. using an accusatory tone of voice.
C. taking any action that might make a person think he or she is not free to leave, even if he or she is free to leave.
D. all of the above.

Back 2

D (all of the above.)

Front 3

Appropriate actions that peace officers can take during a consensual encounter are:
A. gathering information, including identification and personal information.
B. interviewing witnesses at the scene of a crime or accident.
C. conversing casually and disseminating information.
D. all of the above.

Back 3

D (all of the above.)

Front 4

What should an interviewing officer do if an eyewitness says she has to leave for an appointment?

Back 4

Allow her to leave, but get contact information if possible

Front 5

True of False: No legal justification is needed for a consensual encounter as long as the officers are in a place they have a right to be.

Back 5

True

Front 6

To be lawful, a detention must be based on:

Back 6

reasonable suspicion

Front 7

A temporary detention or stop is an assertion of authority by a peace officer that would cause a reasonable person to believe he or she is:

Back 7

not free to leave

Front 8

A detention of a person is limited in:

Back 8

scope, intensity, and duration.

Front 9

What must exist to make a detention lawful?

Back 9

Reasonable suspicion of criminal activity

Front 10

Officers should not transport a person during a detention unless:

Back 10

the detainee gives permission;

or it is impractical to bring the victim or witness to the person's location;

or it is dangerous to the person or the officer(s) for them to stay at their location