AZ Post Laws of Arrest Questions and Answers 2023/2024 Probable Cause: - Correct Answer knowledge based on facts and circumstances which would cause reasonable and prudent police officers to believe that a crime has been, or is being, committed and that the person to be arrested has committed, or is committing, a crime "Actual detention" - Correct Answer physical restraint through use of force or actual touching "Constructive detention" - Correct Answer submission to the arrest without actual touching "Arrest" requires... - Correct Answer Probable cause that a crime was committed, and actual or constructive detention.Reasonable Suspicion: - Correct Answer specific articulable facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable police officer to suspect a crime has been, is, or is about to be committed by the person to be stopped or detained Factors in establishing probable cause... - Correct Answer -personal knowledge of the officer (past training/experience, etc.) -victim/witness/officer/suspect statements -suspect info (past conduct, reputation, criminal history, etc.) -physical circumstances of the crime (location, time of day, odors, weather, etc.) -physical evidence Standard needed for investigative detention - Correct Answer Reasonable suspicion
Three limits of discretion: - Correct Answer 1. Law
- Departmental policies/procedures
- Departmental goals/objectives
This type of search has been limited to a full custodial arrest, where the arrestee is legitimately transported to another location or if there is a need to search for further evidence of the offense - Correct Answer Search Incident to Arrest (limited by Knowles v. Iowa) A body cavity search requires what? - Correct Answer a warrant
Benefits of cite and release (vs. arresting): - Correct Answer -cost saving
-time saving -old, infirm/fragile arrestee -non-violent crime
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