NC BLET State Exam - Law Enforcement Communication Unit Sg
1. How many times will a victim leave on average in a domestic violence relationship?: 7
(seven) times
2. How many officers should you have respond to a domestic violence call?-
: 2 (two), at the very least
3. in domestic violence situations victims call the police because?: they are scared or in
immediate danger.
4. in domestic violence situations what can greatly decrease officer assault or death?: by
having a pre-developed plan
5. in domestic violence situations who is the first person on scene?: the telecommunicator
6. in domestic violence situations what officer should leave first: the officer furthest inside
7. what does the relationship status have to be in order for a 50B: personal relationship
8. what is a 50C: no contact order
9. How long is an ex parte order good for?: 10 days
10. why does a partner use abusive behavior?: to gain or maintain control over the other
11. What is the best short term solution for domestic violence?: Arrest
12. What can be the most dangerous time during a domestic violence situa- tion?: leaving
the batterer
13. mental illness: loss of contact with reality is?: psychosis
14. Mental Illness: What term refers to loss of hope?: Depression
15. mental illness: what does ELEAP stand for?: engage, listen, empathize, agree, partner.
16. What is an officers primary tool?: Communication
17. What involves observing behavior, being aware of tone of voice, and actively listening?:
Reading
18. What should you make sure to never do when talking to the public?: Use profanity
19. Nonverbal cues amount to what percent of communication?: 90%
20. Body language account for what percent?: 55%
21. It is more vital to sound than to feel ?: Confident, confi- dent
22. True or False? You should always use loaded words and you statements?-
: False
23. What are someone body language cues to alert you to a possible dan- ger?: Hesitation,
lack of eye contact, looking through you, interruption
24. What is study of personal space/comfort zones?: Proxemics
25. What distance is the intimate zone?: 6-18 inches
26. What is the least used tool in regards to communication?: Ability to listen
27. What is active listening?: trying to understand what the other is saying from their point of
view
28. How fast do you speak in words per minute? How many can you process?: Speak 125,
understand 500-600
29. What are the 4 levels of discriminate listening?: Attentive, Retentive, Re- flective, Reactive
30. What does SPEAR stand for? (communication skills): Stance, Posture, Eye
Contact, Attending behavior, Relax
31. What allows the listener to summarize the content of what the speaker says in order to
clarify the true meaning?: Paraphrasing
32. What is the most powerful and dangerous nonverbal signal?: Touch
33. What can cross cultural "reading" help with?: Interpreting possible danger signs, prevent
misinterpretation of signs, understand complaints
34. mental illness: what is needed in order to obtain an involuntary commit- ment order?:
must be a danger to themselves and or others
35. mental illness is just like : any other illness.
36. when dealing with an adult with mental illness always speak to them as?: an adult
37. what can mimic a mental illness?: Traumatic brain injury
38. how long do you have to serve involuntary commitment papers?: 24 hours
39. if you're worried about someone with a mental illness but they pose no threat what
would be the appropriate route?: get them to agree to a voluntary commitment
40. what mental illness often comes from combat?: PTSD
41. True or False? Suicide can't be prevented.: False
42. what is the definition of a victim?: anyone who suffers physical financial or emotional harm
to the commission of a crime.
43. superior court deals with what?: felony's
44. how many must agree on a grand jury?: 12-18
45. is registration required for service animals?: no
46. Who is eligible for a claim under the victim compensation act?: the victim, a dependent of
deceased victim or a third party who is not collateral source.
47. What are some effective communication methods for people who are deaf?: sign
language, lip reading, reading and writing, hearing aids.
48. people with physical disabilities face two kinds of barriers in society what are they?:
architectural and attitudinal.
49. any damage caused by the service animal is the liability of the?: owner or trainer.
50. probable cause hearing is formally known as what?: preliminary hearing.
51. When is a probable cause hearing held?: in felony cases to determine whether the state has
enough evidence to take the case before a grand jury
52. What is the highest court in NC?: Supreme Court
53. Who is responsible for providing the victim with the relevant informa- tion?: the
investigating agency.
54. What is crime prevention?: Strategies and measures that seek to reduce the risk of crimes
occurring, and their harmful effects on individuals and society, including fear of crime, by
intervening to influence their causes
55. What is the SARA model?: S: Scanning
A: Analysis
R: Response
A: Assessment
56. What is the process of continuously looking at crime and disorder prob- lems to
analytically understanding those problems, select the most appropri- ate solution, apply that
solution, then assess and reassess the impact over time?: Problem solving
57. What is your most important tool?: Your mind: confident attitude and keen awareness
58. What percent of physical security constitutes burglary prevention?: 90%
59. What is the best way to prevent shoplifting?: Remove opportunity
60. What are the 3 methods of shoplifting?: concealment, subterfuge, speed
61. Robbery prevention happens often but has poten- tial for loss.:
Less, greater
62. What is CPTED?: Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design
63. Whats are the 3 D's of CPTED?: Designation
Definition
Design
64. What are the primary ages for youth violence?: 10-24
65. True or False? As an SRO you are a hall monitor?: True