List the four elements that must be present for an arrest to take place

What will be an ideal response?


• The four elements that must be present for an arrest to take place are (1) the intent to arrest, (2) the authority to arrest, (3) seizure or detention, and (4) the understanding of the person that he or she has been arrested.

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A police officer was lawfully on the premises executing a search warrant when the police officer observed stereo equipment that seemed out of place in a rather "seedy" apartment

The plain view doctrine will permit movement of the stereo equipment by the officer in order to observe and record the serial number to check it against a list of stolen property since the stereo equipment was in plain view of the officer during the original search. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In which of the following types of crimes is a rope, cord, string, and tape more likely to be found?

A. Extortion B. Car theft C. Sexual assault D. None of the answers is correct.

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The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing recommends that law enforcement officers training include the disease of ___________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What does the following scenario illustrate?

Bill Monroe matches a description of a burglary suspect from an incident that occurred last night. Monroe is stopped by a police officer and is asked questions about his activities the night before. Monroe believes that he cannot leave; thus, he stays and answers the officer's questions. A) An arrest B) A consensual encounter C) A contact D) An investigative detention

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