Tcleose Penal Code

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Front Back
Police professionalism became a major issue in ____________.
The late 60's
A study of 289 agencies in 1986 on entry-level educational requirements, reported that ____________.
A. 0.9 percent had no minimum educational requirement
B. 84.8 percent had a high school or G.E.D. requirement
C. 0.6 percent required a four-year baccalaureate degree
D. all of the above
In ______ the Texas Legislature enacted legislation that created the Commission.
B. 1965
A person under section 211.27. Reporting Responsibilities of Individuals, must also report to the commission the final disposition of the criminal action within ________ of the effective date of the disposition.
A. 30 days
Under 217.1. Minimum Standards for Initial Licensure a person must ______________.
Show no trace of drug dependency or illegal drug use after a physical examination, blood test, or other medical test
A peace officer appointed to the officer's first supervisory position must receive in-service training on supervision during the _________ period after the date of that appointment.

B. 24-month
A minimum standard for the annual handguns firearms proficiency course of fire under Rule- 217.21 shall include:
At least 5 rounds of duty ammunition
A minimum standard for the annual firearms proficiency course of fire under Rule- 217.21 rifle qualifications shall include __________________________________.
A minimum of 20 rounds of duty ammunition fired at a range of at least 100 yards
Punishable by life in prison or death
Capitol Felony
What is the primary difference between robbery and theft?
The use or attempted use of force
Bob pats Sweet Thing on the rump. Bob knows she might be a little offended but is surprised when she slaps him silly. Bob's actions might result in what charge being filed (Sweet Thing suffered no pain or injury).
Assault (Class C)
A person agrees with one or more persons to commit a felony; plus an overt act by one or more of them in pursuance of the agreement is committed. This constitutes:
Criminal Conspiracy
Mack intentionally strikes Sam in the head and shoulders with a nightstick. The incident took place in the jail where Mack was booking Sam in. Sam did nothing to provoke Mack except speak poorly about Mack's family heritage. What offense has occurred?
Violation of Civil Rights of Prisoner
Which one of the following defenses is not considered to be a valid defense in a criminal proceeding?
Intoxication
____________ means any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance.
Firearm