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Police Entrance Exam
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Situational Judgment: Deciding the correct professional response to public disputes,
cooperative suspects, or volatile encounters.
Grammar and Writing: Identifying proper punctuation, spelling, and sentence
structure for police reports.
Standard Procedures: Basic handling of evidence, witness information gathering,
and vehicle storage protocols
A Verbal argument occurs in a store. What should you do as a civilian? - ANSWER-
Take no action, and let the argument subside. If the situation escalates, especially
up to physical abuse, then notify the police. Unfortunately no action is taken for
verbal abuse. They will ask to identify the victim and ask for a history of parent-
child behavior in the household.
What is important to note about the availability of witnesses? - ANSWER-Witnesses
may be in a hurry during a crime or after a crime, and may not have time for
questioning. Make sure to gather the witness's contact for later questioning, as
he/she may be useful in gathering evidence for the case.
How forceful should the LEO be if the suspect is cooperative and surrenders? -
ANSWER-No force is necessary, only orders to "get down on the ground", with
hands behind your back or in the air are used.
How severe is pulling a woman over for a "California Stop", who becomes
noncompliant to fully roll down the window? - ANSWER-Since the offense is low
priority, it's safe to cooperate with her. Arresting her for noncompliance is
unprofessional as she is cooperating.
even though it may be hard at first, why is it important to ALWAYS remain
professional? - ANSWER-Because you are the authority figure no matter what, your
actions will likely always be recorded, and it is unprofessional to behave according
to whether or not you like people. The same goes with flirting.
, What should you do - ANSWER-
What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - ANSWER-Accident data,
enforcement activity records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - ANSWER-"Storage Form" along
with a description of property found within the vehicle.
When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Traffic officer or
Bureau Sergeant
When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Within 48 hours of
the request excluding weekends and holidays.
Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? -
ANSWER-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 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? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-When an
officer feels it is appropriate.
What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - ANSWER-To reduce traffic collisions.
When should a traffic violation warning be used? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Explanation of of
the violation or charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or
mandatory appearance by the motorist.
Police Entrance Exam
Questions and Answers
Exam Covers
Situational Judgment: Deciding the correct professional response to public disputes,
cooperative suspects, or volatile encounters.
Grammar and Writing: Identifying proper punctuation, spelling, and sentence
structure for police reports.
Standard Procedures: Basic handling of evidence, witness information gathering,
and vehicle storage protocols
A Verbal argument occurs in a store. What should you do as a civilian? - ANSWER-
Take no action, and let the argument subside. If the situation escalates, especially
up to physical abuse, then notify the police. Unfortunately no action is taken for
verbal abuse. They will ask to identify the victim and ask for a history of parent-
child behavior in the household.
What is important to note about the availability of witnesses? - ANSWER-Witnesses
may be in a hurry during a crime or after a crime, and may not have time for
questioning. Make sure to gather the witness's contact for later questioning, as
he/she may be useful in gathering evidence for the case.
How forceful should the LEO be if the suspect is cooperative and surrenders? -
ANSWER-No force is necessary, only orders to "get down on the ground", with
hands behind your back or in the air are used.
How severe is pulling a woman over for a "California Stop", who becomes
noncompliant to fully roll down the window? - ANSWER-Since the offense is low
priority, it's safe to cooperate with her. Arresting her for noncompliance is
unprofessional as she is cooperating.
even though it may be hard at first, why is it important to ALWAYS remain
professional? - ANSWER-Because you are the authority figure no matter what, your
actions will likely always be recorded, and it is unprofessional to behave according
to whether or not you like people. The same goes with flirting.
, What should you do - ANSWER-
What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - ANSWER-Accident data,
enforcement activity records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - ANSWER-"Storage Form" along
with a description of property found within the vehicle.
When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Traffic officer or
Bureau Sergeant
When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Within 48 hours of
the request excluding weekends and holidays.
Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? -
ANSWER-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 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? - ANSWER-
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? - ANSWER-When an
officer feels it is appropriate.
What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - ANSWER-To reduce traffic collisions.
When should a traffic violation warning be used? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Explanation of of
the violation or charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or
mandatory appearance by the motorist.
