UTAH LEO ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Patrol Techniques. Answer: Proactive: Discourage occurrences of
problems.
Reactive: Apprehend criminals
◉ Automobile Patrol Characteristics. Answer: • Moving or fixed
• Solo or w/a partner
• Cover large areas
• More efficient use of resources.
• Faster response time
• Isolates officer from public
• Some officer's attention is diverted to driving.
◉ Automobile Patrol Techniques. Answer: • Operate car safely (observe
surroundings)
• Select patrol pattern
• Don't travel only on main arterial roadways
• Stop periodically among other cars on streets & observe.
• Avoid coffee or food stops at the same time and/or location.
, • Divide areas of surveillance w/parter & overlap each other.
• Get out of car whenever possible.
◉ Patrol Area. Answer: Consider the following when becoming familiar
with your assigned area:
• Population
• Geographics
• Emergency facilities
• Crime hazards
• Community habits
• Known criminals
◉ Crime/Hazard Areas Include:. Answer: ● Burglary prone
● Robbery prone
● Auto theft prone areas
● Petty theft/malicious mischief prone areas
● Narcotics and dangerous drug activity prone areas.
◉ Community Policing Philosophy. Answer: ■ Promotes organizational
strategies which support use of partnerships & problem solving
techniques to be proactive.
■ Role of a Peace officer:
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Patrol Techniques. Answer: Proactive: Discourage occurrences of
problems.
Reactive: Apprehend criminals
◉ Automobile Patrol Characteristics. Answer: • Moving or fixed
• Solo or w/a partner
• Cover large areas
• More efficient use of resources.
• Faster response time
• Isolates officer from public
• Some officer's attention is diverted to driving.
◉ Automobile Patrol Techniques. Answer: • Operate car safely (observe
surroundings)
• Select patrol pattern
• Don't travel only on main arterial roadways
• Stop periodically among other cars on streets & observe.
• Avoid coffee or food stops at the same time and/or location.
, • Divide areas of surveillance w/parter & overlap each other.
• Get out of car whenever possible.
◉ Patrol Area. Answer: Consider the following when becoming familiar
with your assigned area:
• Population
• Geographics
• Emergency facilities
• Crime hazards
• Community habits
• Known criminals
◉ Crime/Hazard Areas Include:. Answer: ● Burglary prone
● Robbery prone
● Auto theft prone areas
● Petty theft/malicious mischief prone areas
● Narcotics and dangerous drug activity prone areas.
◉ Community Policing Philosophy. Answer: ■ Promotes organizational
strategies which support use of partnerships & problem solving
techniques to be proactive.
■ Role of a Peace officer:
