Police Terms

Mike is in his house watching television when two police officers knock at the door.  They accuse Mike of having stolen property, enter the house, and take several things that they say do not belong to Mike.  When he asks if the police officers have permission to take his things, they just laugh and leave with the property.  Which amendment was violated?

• 2nd

• 6th

• 8th

• 4th

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if:

• the neighbors sign a petition.

• a judge issues a warrant.

• the chief of police gives permission.

• the have a written note from your mother. 

Allows police to stop, question, and do a limited pat down of a suspected criminal; based on less than probable cause, but it must be more than a hunch

• probable cause

• consent

• interrogate

• reasonable suspicion

Which term refers to the legal principle that allows police to search a person or property without a warrant if they believe evidence is in immediate danger of being destroyed?

• A) Exigent Circumstances

• B) Probable Cause

• C) Reasonable Suspicion

• D) Consent

What is the term for the formal questioning of a suspect by law enforcement officials?

• A) Interrogation

• B) Investigation

• C) Surveillance

• D) Patrolling

Which police term describes the authority to make an arrest, conduct a search, or seize property?

• A) Jurisdiction

• B) Warrant

• C) Probable Cause

• D) Subpoena

What is the term for a written order issued by a judge that allows the police to perform a specific act, such as an arrest or search?

• A) Subpoena

• B) Warrant

• C) Indictment

• D) Affidavit

Which term refers to the area within which a police officer has the authority to enforce the law?

• A) Jurisdiction

• B) District

• C) Precinct

• D) Territory

What is the term for the legal standard that requires police to have a reasonable basis to believe a crime has been committed before making an arrest?

• A) Probable Cause

• B) Reasonable Suspicion

• C) Exigent Circumstances

• D) Consent

Which term describes the act of observing a person or group, especially a suspect or criminal, to gather information?

• A) Surveillance

• B) Interrogation

• C) Patrolling

• D) Profiling