South Dakota Law Enforcement Reciprocity Exam Practice
Questions & Answers (Verified Update)
This comprehensive study guide covers the core domains tested
on the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and
Training (LEOST) Reciprocity Exam. It includes original practice
questions with detailed rationales, organized by the key topic
areas.
Exam Overview:
Parameter Details
Exam Name South Dakota Law Enforcement Reciprocity Exam
Administering Body Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission (LEOSTC)
Exam Format 200 true/false and multiple-choice questions
Passing Score 70%
Time Limit 2 to 6 hours (self-paced)
Materials Allowed South Dakota Criminal and Traffic Law Manual only
Eligibility for reciprocity certification from another state or approved Vocational
Prerequisite
Technical program
,Parameter Details
Additional Certain portions of legal instruction and skills testing as determined by the
Requirements Commission
The reciprocity exam allows a certified officer from another
state, hired by a South Dakota law enforcement agency, to
become South Dakota certified without having to attend the full
thirteen-week Basic Certification program. This recognizes their
proficiencies, education, and training previously received in
other jurisdictions.
Section 1: Commission Authority & Certification Standards
Q1. What is the composition of the Law Enforcement Officers
Standards Commission in South Dakota?
A) Eleven members, all appointed by the Governor
B) Thirteen members, eight appointed by the Attorney General
C) Nine members, all appointed by the Attorney General
D) Fifteen members, ten appointed by the Governor
Answer: B
Rationale: The Law Enforcement Officers Standards
Commission consists of thirteen members, eight of whom are
appointed by the Attorney General. Two members are civilians
,appointed by the Governor after consultation with the Attorney
General.
Q2. Where is the Law Enforcement Officers Standards
Commission located within state government?
A) Department of Public Safety
B) Office of the Governor
C) Office of the Attorney General
D) Department of Criminal Investigation
Answer: C
Rationale: The Law Enforcement Officers Standards
Commission is created in the Office of the Attorney General and
is provided with staff assistance and support from that office.
Q3. Which of the following is a power granted to the Law
Enforcement Officers Standards Commission?
A) To promulgate rules for the administration of law
enforcement certification
B) To establish criteria and procedure for revocation or
suspension of officer certification
C) To certify persons as qualified to be law enforcement officers
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: The Commission has the power to promulgate rules,
, establish revocation/suspension criteria, and certify qualified
law enforcement officers under SDCL 23-3-35.
Q4. What is the minimum age requirement to be employed or
certified as a law enforcement officer in South Dakota?
A) 18 years of age
B) 19 years of age
C) 20 years of age
D) 21 years of age
Answer: D
Rationale: A person must be at least 21 years of age at the time
of appointment to be employed or certified as a law
enforcement officer in South Dakota.
Q5. What citizenship requirement must a law enforcement
officer applicant meet?
A) Must be a resident of South Dakota
B) Must be a citizen of the United States
C) Must be a citizen of any country
D) No citizenship requirement exists
Answer: B
Rationale: A person must be a citizen of the United States to be
employed or certified as a law enforcement officer in South
Dakota.
Questions & Answers (Verified Update)
This comprehensive study guide covers the core domains tested
on the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards and
Training (LEOST) Reciprocity Exam. It includes original practice
questions with detailed rationales, organized by the key topic
areas.
Exam Overview:
Parameter Details
Exam Name South Dakota Law Enforcement Reciprocity Exam
Administering Body Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission (LEOSTC)
Exam Format 200 true/false and multiple-choice questions
Passing Score 70%
Time Limit 2 to 6 hours (self-paced)
Materials Allowed South Dakota Criminal and Traffic Law Manual only
Eligibility for reciprocity certification from another state or approved Vocational
Prerequisite
Technical program
,Parameter Details
Additional Certain portions of legal instruction and skills testing as determined by the
Requirements Commission
The reciprocity exam allows a certified officer from another
state, hired by a South Dakota law enforcement agency, to
become South Dakota certified without having to attend the full
thirteen-week Basic Certification program. This recognizes their
proficiencies, education, and training previously received in
other jurisdictions.
Section 1: Commission Authority & Certification Standards
Q1. What is the composition of the Law Enforcement Officers
Standards Commission in South Dakota?
A) Eleven members, all appointed by the Governor
B) Thirteen members, eight appointed by the Attorney General
C) Nine members, all appointed by the Attorney General
D) Fifteen members, ten appointed by the Governor
Answer: B
Rationale: The Law Enforcement Officers Standards
Commission consists of thirteen members, eight of whom are
appointed by the Attorney General. Two members are civilians
,appointed by the Governor after consultation with the Attorney
General.
Q2. Where is the Law Enforcement Officers Standards
Commission located within state government?
A) Department of Public Safety
B) Office of the Governor
C) Office of the Attorney General
D) Department of Criminal Investigation
Answer: C
Rationale: The Law Enforcement Officers Standards
Commission is created in the Office of the Attorney General and
is provided with staff assistance and support from that office.
Q3. Which of the following is a power granted to the Law
Enforcement Officers Standards Commission?
A) To promulgate rules for the administration of law
enforcement certification
B) To establish criteria and procedure for revocation or
suspension of officer certification
C) To certify persons as qualified to be law enforcement officers
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: The Commission has the power to promulgate rules,
, establish revocation/suspension criteria, and certify qualified
law enforcement officers under SDCL 23-3-35.
Q4. What is the minimum age requirement to be employed or
certified as a law enforcement officer in South Dakota?
A) 18 years of age
B) 19 years of age
C) 20 years of age
D) 21 years of age
Answer: D
Rationale: A person must be at least 21 years of age at the time
of appointment to be employed or certified as a law
enforcement officer in South Dakota.
Q5. What citizenship requirement must a law enforcement
officer applicant meet?
A) Must be a resident of South Dakota
B) Must be a citizen of the United States
C) Must be a citizen of any country
D) No citizenship requirement exists
Answer: B
Rationale: A person must be a citizen of the United States to be
employed or certified as a law enforcement officer in South
Dakota.
