EVOC Final Exam Study Guide

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EVOC Final Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert)

• What is the most common cause of tragic accidents involving emergency

vehicles

ANS Poor decision making.

• What is meant by "front end" risk management? How can you benefit

from it

ANS You have to anticipate what your risks will be and know how to handle them before they occur. A front end approach helps ensure your decisions are safe and in line with agency policy.

• What is a tort

ANS A lawsuit arising from law enforcement activities.

• . Who are the two parties in a civil case
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ANS The plaintiff and the defendant

• . What are the various types of liability? Explain the difference between

them

ANS Direct Liability: Your action (or inaction) that directly resulted in the plaintiff's injury.Vicarious Liability: an unintentional failure to exercise a reasonable degree of care.

• Which type of liability usually results in the highest level of monetary

damages? Why

ANS Municipality Liability under section 1983. Because of the "deep pockets" of the municipality and no set financial limit under section 1983.

• What are two categories of direct liability

ANS Negligence: Does not involve an intentional act on your part.

Willful misconduct: A conscious decision to engage in the injury causing behavior or an intentional disregard for the safety of others.

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ages? Under what circumstances are each awarded

ANS Compensatory Damages: are awarded to cover the injury only. These are

awarded for negligent behavior.

Punitive damages: go beyond compensation for damages. It also serves as a

deterrent to keep you from engaging in such behaviors in the future. These are awarded for intentional behavior.

• Rules for backing: 1. Position your hands properly. (left hand at the 12 o'clock)
• sound your horn before you start.
• look out your rear window before you start.
• Accelerate slowly
• Keep hand movements to a minimum.

• When can a claim of vicarious liability be made

ANS When a plaintiff suffered an injury at the hands of an officer who was improperly supervised, trained or otherwise allowed to cause the injury by the actions of the senior official.

• What is meant when a municipality is accused of "deliberate indifference?-

: The municipality has shown an extreme disregard for public safety. Such as a failure to properly train.

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