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Missouri Post Study Guide Questions
and Answers Latest 2026
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide
Traffic Accident Records System (STARS)? Ans: A: No.
However, every law enforcement officer who investigates
a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a
person, or total property damage to an apparent extent
of "five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or who
otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an
investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a
traffic accident? Ans: A: Triangulation - triangulation is
the process of determining the location of a point by
measuring angles to it from known points at either end
of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to
the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be
fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side
and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? Ans: A:
There are three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops
and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? Ans: A:
Juvenile Officer.
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Q: Who can transport juveniles? Ans: A: Officers can
transport juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a
medical facility for treatment when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a
STARRS report? Ans: A: If the question asked does not
apply, mark the "NA" box when available or neatly enter
"NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is
not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A
RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex.
MM-DD-YYY)? Ans: A: Example: January 3, 2000 should
be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock)
when recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a
traffic stop?(everyone) Ans: A: Everyone - you must
maintain situational awareness at all times of the driver,
any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e.
hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? Ans: A:
The Isosceles and the Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? Ans: A:
Yes
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle?
Ans: A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as
shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is
located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the
windshield (Driver Side).
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Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law
enforcement vehicle? Ans: A: Emergency, non-emergency,
and pursuit
Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status,
what traffic laws must be followed? Ans: A: Vehicles shall
comply with all of the traffic laws and rules of the road
that apply to all other vehicles.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from
heat stroke? Ans: A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food or
water. While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate
first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned
environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and
remove any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take the
person's core body temperature and initiate first aid to
cool it to 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. If no
thermometers are available, don't hesitate to initiate first
aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin
with water from a sponge or garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck,
and back. Because these areas are rich with blood vessels
close to the skin, cooling them may reduce body
temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or
an ice bath.
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Missouri Post Study Guide Questions
and Answers Latest 2026
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide
Traffic Accident Records System (STARS)? Ans: A: No.
However, every law enforcement officer who investigates
a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a
person, or total property damage to an apparent extent
of "five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or who
otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an
investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a
traffic accident? Ans: A: Triangulation - triangulation is
the process of determining the location of a point by
measuring angles to it from known points at either end
of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to
the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be
fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side
and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? Ans: A:
There are three main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops
and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? Ans: A:
Juvenile Officer.
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Q: Who can transport juveniles? Ans: A: Officers can
transport juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a
medical facility for treatment when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a
STARRS report? Ans: A: If the question asked does not
apply, mark the "NA" box when available or neatly enter
"NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is
not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A
RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex.
MM-DD-YYY)? Ans: A: Example: January 3, 2000 should
be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock)
when recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a
traffic stop?(everyone) Ans: A: Everyone - you must
maintain situational awareness at all times of the driver,
any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e.
hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? Ans: A:
The Isosceles and the Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? Ans: A:
Yes
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle?
Ans: A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as
shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is
located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the
windshield (Driver Side).
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Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law
enforcement vehicle? Ans: A: Emergency, non-emergency,
and pursuit
Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status,
what traffic laws must be followed? Ans: A: Vehicles shall
comply with all of the traffic laws and rules of the road
that apply to all other vehicles.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from
heat stroke? Ans: A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food or
water. While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate
first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned
environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and
remove any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take the
person's core body temperature and initiate first aid to
cool it to 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. If no
thermometers are available, don't hesitate to initiate first
aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin
with water from a sponge or garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck,
and back. Because these areas are rich with blood vessels
close to the skin, cooling them may reduce body
temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or
an ice bath.
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