Sergeant Test with all Correct & 100% Verified Answers |
Actual Complete Update |Already Graded A+
1st Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and
Petition
2nd Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Right to keep and bear arms
3rd Amendment ✔Correct Answers-No quartering of soldiers in private homes
4th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
5th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy,
due process
6th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an
attorney for an accused person
7th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
8th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail
9th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
10th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Powers Reserved to the States
What is the Department's property policy? ✔Correct Answers-ALL PROPERTY THAT COMES
INTO THE POSSESSION of an officer of the Department, for any reason WILL BE INVENTORIED as
soon as practicable and a WRITTEN RECORD of the inventory will be made on the HQ-109
How do you inventory a closed container? ✔Correct Answers-Open and inventory. If unable to
open without force gain consent to use force. If unable to gain consent note the compartment
was not inventoried and why.
An EXCEPTION to this policy is in investigations arising under Article 179e, V.T.C.S. (TEXAS
RACING ACT). Warrantless seizures of contraband or evidence, pursuant to this Act or its rules,
MAY BE DOCUMENTED UTILIZING THE TEXAS RACING COMMISSION (TRC) INVENTORY/RECEIPT
form in lieu of agency forms HQ-109
What is the Department's policy of when to seize property and how long it is retained?
✔Correct Answers-Seize and impound property ONLY when there is a legitimate need to. Retain
seized property ONLY so long as that need is served.
,What do you do with property that may or may not be stolen? ✔Correct Answers-Citizens are
ordinarily under no obligation to prove ownership. The burden is on the officer to prove it is
stolen.
What are the two types of property recognized by the Department? ✔Correct Answers-
Evidentiary and non-evidentiary
The HQ-109 is used for what two types of property? ✔Correct Answers-Evidentiary and non-
evidentiary. EXCEPT when seized pursuant to a search warrant or the Texas Racing Act.
Where and how is evidentiary property stored? ✔Correct Answers-All property must be
stored in a secure area whether in a DPS Storage facility or a non-DPS storage facility (wrecker
yard, etc.)
WHEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE INVOLVED IN AN INVESTIGATION WITH DPS
PERSONNEL, THE LOCAL AGENCY SHOULD BE UTILIZED FOR STORAGE WHEN PRACTICABLE.
What forms are required when you seize a Prohibited Weapon? ✔Correct Answers-HQ-109
HQ-109A
HQ-108 (property log)
HQ-113 (property tag)
HQ-114 (Magistrate's order to seize weapon) Case report
What forms are required when you seize a firearm? ✔Correct Answers-HQ-109
HQ-109A
HQ-108 (property log)
HQ-113 (property tag)
HQ-114 (Magistrate's order to seize weapon)
Case Report
What forms are required when you seize stolen property (including firearms)? ✔Correct
Answers-HQ-109
HQ-109A
HQ-108 (property log)
HQ-113 (property tag)
HQ-114 (Magistrate's order to seize property)
Case Report
HQ-106 (Magistrate's order (inventory for all stolen property)
NCIC Report
, What happens to property seized after disposition? ✔Correct Answers-Obtain a copy of the
court order signed by a magistrate listing court assigned disposition of property and follow it's
orders (I.e. forfeiture, destruction, released to owner, etc.)
How are items destroyed? ✔Correct Answers-Items that can be destroyed in the field: knives,
clubs, knuckles, swords, blackjacks and documents.
Drug related items must be submitted to the lab for destruction.
Firearms must be submitted to General Stores for destruction.
What forms are required ON SCENE when seizing a weapon for UCW? ✔Correct Answers-HQ-
109 and HQ-109A
THE HQ-109A MUST BE SIGNED BY THE VIOLATOR
What additional forms are required to seize a stolen gun? ✔Correct Answers-HQ-106 (for any
stolen property) and NCIC report
How long do you have to retain documentation of seized property? ✔Correct Answers-3
YEARS BEYOND the date the evidence is ordered DISPOSED
What happens if a Sergeant receives a complaint about a Trooper on a traffic stop? ✔Correct
Answers-ALL COMPLAINTS against Department personnel SHALL BE INVESTIGATED thoroughly,
objectively and expeditiously
What is a complaint? ✔Correct Answers-Routine corrective action by a supervisor not
resulting in disciplinary action is NOT considered a complaint.
Complaints are regarding the personal behavior or official acts of an employee. A complaint is a
formal WRITTEN ALLEGATION against a member of the Department, WHICH COULD RESULT IN
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
A complaint must allege one or more of the following: ✔Correct Answers-An infraction of
Department rules, regulations or policies
An illegal act
Describe the procedure for investigation of complaints. ✔Correct Answers-Supervisor will
investigate and forward with recommendations through in-line supervisors to the major division
chief who will review, take appropriate action, or recommend discharge to the Director. The
Department may cause a separate and independent administrative inquiry to be conducted into
matters concerning an employee's performance, conduct or fitness for duty.
Actual Complete Update |Already Graded A+
1st Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and
Petition
2nd Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Right to keep and bear arms
3rd Amendment ✔Correct Answers-No quartering of soldiers in private homes
4th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
5th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy,
due process
6th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an
attorney for an accused person
7th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
8th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail
9th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
10th Amendment ✔Correct Answers-Powers Reserved to the States
What is the Department's property policy? ✔Correct Answers-ALL PROPERTY THAT COMES
INTO THE POSSESSION of an officer of the Department, for any reason WILL BE INVENTORIED as
soon as practicable and a WRITTEN RECORD of the inventory will be made on the HQ-109
How do you inventory a closed container? ✔Correct Answers-Open and inventory. If unable to
open without force gain consent to use force. If unable to gain consent note the compartment
was not inventoried and why.
An EXCEPTION to this policy is in investigations arising under Article 179e, V.T.C.S. (TEXAS
RACING ACT). Warrantless seizures of contraband or evidence, pursuant to this Act or its rules,
MAY BE DOCUMENTED UTILIZING THE TEXAS RACING COMMISSION (TRC) INVENTORY/RECEIPT
form in lieu of agency forms HQ-109
What is the Department's policy of when to seize property and how long it is retained?
✔Correct Answers-Seize and impound property ONLY when there is a legitimate need to. Retain
seized property ONLY so long as that need is served.
,What do you do with property that may or may not be stolen? ✔Correct Answers-Citizens are
ordinarily under no obligation to prove ownership. The burden is on the officer to prove it is
stolen.
What are the two types of property recognized by the Department? ✔Correct Answers-
Evidentiary and non-evidentiary
The HQ-109 is used for what two types of property? ✔Correct Answers-Evidentiary and non-
evidentiary. EXCEPT when seized pursuant to a search warrant or the Texas Racing Act.
Where and how is evidentiary property stored? ✔Correct Answers-All property must be
stored in a secure area whether in a DPS Storage facility or a non-DPS storage facility (wrecker
yard, etc.)
WHEN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE INVOLVED IN AN INVESTIGATION WITH DPS
PERSONNEL, THE LOCAL AGENCY SHOULD BE UTILIZED FOR STORAGE WHEN PRACTICABLE.
What forms are required when you seize a Prohibited Weapon? ✔Correct Answers-HQ-109
HQ-109A
HQ-108 (property log)
HQ-113 (property tag)
HQ-114 (Magistrate's order to seize weapon) Case report
What forms are required when you seize a firearm? ✔Correct Answers-HQ-109
HQ-109A
HQ-108 (property log)
HQ-113 (property tag)
HQ-114 (Magistrate's order to seize weapon)
Case Report
What forms are required when you seize stolen property (including firearms)? ✔Correct
Answers-HQ-109
HQ-109A
HQ-108 (property log)
HQ-113 (property tag)
HQ-114 (Magistrate's order to seize property)
Case Report
HQ-106 (Magistrate's order (inventory for all stolen property)
NCIC Report
, What happens to property seized after disposition? ✔Correct Answers-Obtain a copy of the
court order signed by a magistrate listing court assigned disposition of property and follow it's
orders (I.e. forfeiture, destruction, released to owner, etc.)
How are items destroyed? ✔Correct Answers-Items that can be destroyed in the field: knives,
clubs, knuckles, swords, blackjacks and documents.
Drug related items must be submitted to the lab for destruction.
Firearms must be submitted to General Stores for destruction.
What forms are required ON SCENE when seizing a weapon for UCW? ✔Correct Answers-HQ-
109 and HQ-109A
THE HQ-109A MUST BE SIGNED BY THE VIOLATOR
What additional forms are required to seize a stolen gun? ✔Correct Answers-HQ-106 (for any
stolen property) and NCIC report
How long do you have to retain documentation of seized property? ✔Correct Answers-3
YEARS BEYOND the date the evidence is ordered DISPOSED
What happens if a Sergeant receives a complaint about a Trooper on a traffic stop? ✔Correct
Answers-ALL COMPLAINTS against Department personnel SHALL BE INVESTIGATED thoroughly,
objectively and expeditiously
What is a complaint? ✔Correct Answers-Routine corrective action by a supervisor not
resulting in disciplinary action is NOT considered a complaint.
Complaints are regarding the personal behavior or official acts of an employee. A complaint is a
formal WRITTEN ALLEGATION against a member of the Department, WHICH COULD RESULT IN
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
A complaint must allege one or more of the following: ✔Correct Answers-An infraction of
Department rules, regulations or policies
An illegal act
Describe the procedure for investigation of complaints. ✔Correct Answers-Supervisor will
investigate and forward with recommendations through in-line supervisors to the major division
chief who will review, take appropriate action, or recommend discharge to the Director. The
Department may cause a separate and independent administrative inquiry to be conducted into
matters concerning an employee's performance, conduct or fitness for duty.
