Missouri Post TEST 2 Study Guide
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2024
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Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic
Accident Records System (STARS)? A: No. However, every law
enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in
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injury to or death of a person, or total property damage to an
apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or
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who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an
investigation.
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Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic
accident? A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of
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determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it from
known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring
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distances to the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be
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fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two
known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? A: There are three
main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? A: Juvenile Officer.
,Q: Who can transport juveniles? A: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for
treatment when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS
report? A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA"
box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the
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section. If the information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY
FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
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Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex.
MM-DD-YYY)? A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown
TU
as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time
on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic
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stop?(everyone) A: Everyone - you must maintain situational
awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what
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you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? A: The
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Isosceles and the Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? A: Yes
A
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? A: Enter
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle.
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Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front
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dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement
vehicle? A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what traffic
laws must be followed? A: Vehicles shall comply with all of the
traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all other vehicles.
, Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from heat stroke?
A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food or water. While waiting for
the paramedics to arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an
air-conditioned environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and
remove any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take the person's core
body temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to 101 to 102
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degrees Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate
to initiate first aid.
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You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water
TU
from a sponge or garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back.
Because these areas are rich with blood vessels close to the skin,
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cooling them may reduce body temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice
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bath.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from a heart
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attack? A: non-prescription pain medication
Q: On what waterways can a watercraft operator receive a DWI?
A
A: By operating a vessel on Missouri waters, you have consented to
be tested for alcohol or drugs if so requested by a law enforcement
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official. If you refuse to be tested, you will be subject to arrest and
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punishment consistent with the penalties described above.
Possession or use of drinking devices for the rapid consumption of
large amounts of alcohol, commonly referred to as "beer bongs,"
along with four gallon containers which hold any alcoholic beverage
are prohibited on the state's rivers except the Mississippi, Missouri,
and Osage Rivers.
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2024
A
VI
TU
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic
Accident Records System (STARS)? A: No. However, every law
enforcement officer who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in
IS
injury to or death of a person, or total property damage to an
apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to one person, or
M
who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an
investigation.
O
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic
accident? A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of
A
determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it from
known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring
N
distances to the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be
JP
fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two
known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? A: There are three
main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? A: Juvenile Officer.
,Q: Who can transport juveniles? A: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for
treatment when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS
report? A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA"
box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the
A
section. If the information is not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY
FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
VI
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex.
MM-DD-YYY)? A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown
TU
as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when recording time
on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic
IS
stop?(everyone) A: Everyone - you must maintain situational
awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what
M
you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? A: The
O
Isosceles and the Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? A: Yes
A
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? A: Enter
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle.
N
Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the left front
JP
dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement
vehicle? A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what traffic
laws must be followed? A: Vehicles shall comply with all of the
traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all other vehicles.
, Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from heat stroke?
A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food or water. While waiting for
the paramedics to arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an
air-conditioned environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and
remove any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take the person's core
body temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to 101 to 102
A
degrees Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate
to initiate first aid.
VI
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water
TU
from a sponge or garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back.
Because these areas are rich with blood vessels close to the skin,
IS
cooling them may reduce body temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice
M
bath.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from a heart
O
attack? A: non-prescription pain medication
Q: On what waterways can a watercraft operator receive a DWI?
A
A: By operating a vessel on Missouri waters, you have consented to
be tested for alcohol or drugs if so requested by a law enforcement
N
official. If you refuse to be tested, you will be subject to arrest and
JP
punishment consistent with the penalties described above.
Possession or use of drinking devices for the rapid consumption of
large amounts of alcohol, commonly referred to as "beer bongs,"
along with four gallon containers which hold any alcoholic beverage
are prohibited on the state's rivers except the Mississippi, Missouri,
and Osage Rivers.
