POLICE ENTRANCE EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - ANS Accident data, enforcement
activity records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - ANS "Storage Form" along with a
description of property found within the vehicle.
When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - ANS ll requests must be
submitted in writing to the Traffic Bureau within ten days of storage.
Who acts as the hearing officer for an impound hearing? - ANS Traffic officer or Bureau
Sergeant
When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - ANS The suspect must be in
custody and the officer must have a reason to believe the suspect is intoxicated; the blood is
taken in a medically approved manner; and only reasonable force may be used to restrain the
arrestee.
When is the impound hearing conducted if approved? - ANS Within 48 hours of the request
excluding weekends and holidays.
Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? - ANS The
arrestee refuses to submit a chemical test; fails to complete the selected test; declines a breath
test and demands blood or urine test and the arresting officer has reasonable cause to believe
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, the the arrestee's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) will exceed the .08% level; arrestee completes
the breath tests which show a BAC of .08% or higher.
What needs to be forwarded for a notification of a license suspension? - ANS Officer's
statement form, Order of suspension form, Copy of the printout of the breath test (if taken),
Traffic collision report if applicable, The offenders drivers license.
When should a citation for a traffic violation be enforced? - ANS When an officer feels it is
appropriate.
What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - ANS To reduce traffic collisions.
When should a traffic violation warning be used? - ANS In each situation and substituted for
arrests or citations when the circumstances warrant, especially in the case of inadvertent
violations.
What should officers do upon issuance of a citation? - ANS Explanation of of the violation or
charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist.
Where do you get a replacement reflective vest and who do you notify if you need to do so? -
ANS Patrol Bureau equipment room, and if the equipment room needs to be replenished,
notify the Training Manager immediately.
When can a physical arrest occur? - ANS Vehicular manslaughter; felony and misdemeanor
driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs; felony or misdemeanor hit-and-run; any other
misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (e.g., reckless driving with extenuating
circumstances, etc.)
What should an officer do in a situation of pulling someone over with a suspended or revoked
driver's license? - ANS Officer will issue a traffic citation. If the violator still has possession of
his/her license, the license is seized. The officer will advise the violator of the suspension or
revocation and issue citation. The officer then completes a Verbal Notice Form and forwards the
form and license to the Traffic Bureau.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - ANS Accident data, enforcement
activity records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - ANS "Storage Form" along with a
description of property found within the vehicle.
When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - ANS ll requests must be
submitted in writing to the Traffic Bureau within ten days of storage.
Who acts as the hearing officer for an impound hearing? - ANS Traffic officer or Bureau
Sergeant
When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - ANS The suspect must be in
custody and the officer must have a reason to believe the suspect is intoxicated; the blood is
taken in a medically approved manner; and only reasonable force may be used to restrain the
arrestee.
When is the impound hearing conducted if approved? - ANS Within 48 hours of the request
excluding weekends and holidays.
Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? - ANS The
arrestee refuses to submit a chemical test; fails to complete the selected test; declines a breath
test and demands blood or urine test and the arresting officer has reasonable cause to believe
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, the the arrestee's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) will exceed the .08% level; arrestee completes
the breath tests which show a BAC of .08% or higher.
What needs to be forwarded for a notification of a license suspension? - ANS Officer's
statement form, Order of suspension form, Copy of the printout of the breath test (if taken),
Traffic collision report if applicable, The offenders drivers license.
When should a citation for a traffic violation be enforced? - ANS When an officer feels it is
appropriate.
What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - ANS To reduce traffic collisions.
When should a traffic violation warning be used? - ANS In each situation and substituted for
arrests or citations when the circumstances warrant, especially in the case of inadvertent
violations.
What should officers do upon issuance of a citation? - ANS Explanation of of the violation or
charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist.
Where do you get a replacement reflective vest and who do you notify if you need to do so? -
ANS Patrol Bureau equipment room, and if the equipment room needs to be replenished,
notify the Training Manager immediately.
When can a physical arrest occur? - ANS Vehicular manslaughter; felony and misdemeanor
driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs; felony or misdemeanor hit-and-run; any other
misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (e.g., reckless driving with extenuating
circumstances, etc.)
What should an officer do in a situation of pulling someone over with a suspended or revoked
driver's license? - ANS Officer will issue a traffic citation. If the violator still has possession of
his/her license, the license is seized. The officer will advise the violator of the suspension or
revocation and issue citation. The officer then completes a Verbal Notice Form and forwards the
form and license to the Traffic Bureau.
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
