NC BLET PATROL DUTIES UNIT STATE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
5 Major phases of LEO and court action involved in traffic enforcement - Answer-
Physical Arrest
Traffic Citation
Issuance of citation for infraction
Written warning
Verbal Warning
4 Categories of Visual cues from NHTSA DWI detection guide - Answer-Problems
maintaining proper lane position (weaving, drifting)
Speed and braking problems (varying speed, accelerating for no reason)
Vigilance problems (no headlights, no signal, slow response)
Judgment problems (unsafe lane change, unusual behavior)
What is the degree of reliability for each field sobriety test? - Answer-Walk and Turn test
(68% reliability with two clues)
One-leg stand (65% reliability with two clues)
Having two clues in either indicates a BAC of .10 or higher
Elements of DWI - Answer-It is unlawful for any person to
a) drive
b) any vehicle
c) on a highway/street or PVA while under the influence of an impairing substance
OR
after having consumed more than .08 alcohol content
OR
with any amount of a Schedule 1 substance
remember NC DWI is two parts (appreciably impaired OR .08 BAC)
Proper placement of flares, traffic cones, and other warning signs at a disaster, fire, or
accident scene - Answer-MINIMUM distance
55 mph zone 375 feet warning then every 40 feet to
scene.
45 mph zone 300 feet warning then every 40 feet to
scene.
35 mph zone 200 feet warning then every 30 feet to
scene.
25 mph zone 100 feet warning then every 25 feet to
scene.
, Define "Contraband" and discuss rules of conduct that apply to any search - Answer-
Any unauthorized item in a prisoner's possession that threatens security of the
facility/staff/prisoners.
Every search of prisoner must
work top to bottom
be thorough
be systematic
take your time and concentrate
be objective
Identify and discuss all safety and security precautions which should be taken by a
transportation officer prior to departure and during transport - Answer-Mental attitude
(awareness, emotions)
Identify inmate and destination (inmate history, previous charges)
Obtain all necessary restraints (handcuffs, weapons, body armor)
Obtain additional travel items (LEO ID, inmate medication, travel forms, maintain
inventory of items, reload weapons, wear body armor)
During transport, inmates should not - Answer-be permitted to talk with anyone other
than officers or other prisoners
be permitted to select eating places, rest stops, routes of travel, or other areas to visit
be unnecessarily exposed to the public view
have restraints removed unless absolutely necessary
be permitted to make phone calls
Correct procedure for conducting a strip search - Answer-Disposable gloves should be
worn
Extreme caution
Visual inspection of an inmate's body cavities
Must not be conducted in front of other inmates
head-to-toe
examine for tape or injuries which may conceal contraband
if you suspect contraband hidden in body cavities, inform medical personnel
females should be inspected by female officers
Define Positional Asphyxiation and describe preventative measures - Answer-when the
body position of an individual interferes with their respiration.
Body position of an inmate should be monitored, and not placed in a face down position.
Do not transport in hog-tie position. All inmates in your care are your responsibility
Explain the procedures required upon arrival at a crash scene to
a. protect the public
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
5 Major phases of LEO and court action involved in traffic enforcement - Answer-
Physical Arrest
Traffic Citation
Issuance of citation for infraction
Written warning
Verbal Warning
4 Categories of Visual cues from NHTSA DWI detection guide - Answer-Problems
maintaining proper lane position (weaving, drifting)
Speed and braking problems (varying speed, accelerating for no reason)
Vigilance problems (no headlights, no signal, slow response)
Judgment problems (unsafe lane change, unusual behavior)
What is the degree of reliability for each field sobriety test? - Answer-Walk and Turn test
(68% reliability with two clues)
One-leg stand (65% reliability with two clues)
Having two clues in either indicates a BAC of .10 or higher
Elements of DWI - Answer-It is unlawful for any person to
a) drive
b) any vehicle
c) on a highway/street or PVA while under the influence of an impairing substance
OR
after having consumed more than .08 alcohol content
OR
with any amount of a Schedule 1 substance
remember NC DWI is two parts (appreciably impaired OR .08 BAC)
Proper placement of flares, traffic cones, and other warning signs at a disaster, fire, or
accident scene - Answer-MINIMUM distance
55 mph zone 375 feet warning then every 40 feet to
scene.
45 mph zone 300 feet warning then every 40 feet to
scene.
35 mph zone 200 feet warning then every 30 feet to
scene.
25 mph zone 100 feet warning then every 25 feet to
scene.
, Define "Contraband" and discuss rules of conduct that apply to any search - Answer-
Any unauthorized item in a prisoner's possession that threatens security of the
facility/staff/prisoners.
Every search of prisoner must
work top to bottom
be thorough
be systematic
take your time and concentrate
be objective
Identify and discuss all safety and security precautions which should be taken by a
transportation officer prior to departure and during transport - Answer-Mental attitude
(awareness, emotions)
Identify inmate and destination (inmate history, previous charges)
Obtain all necessary restraints (handcuffs, weapons, body armor)
Obtain additional travel items (LEO ID, inmate medication, travel forms, maintain
inventory of items, reload weapons, wear body armor)
During transport, inmates should not - Answer-be permitted to talk with anyone other
than officers or other prisoners
be permitted to select eating places, rest stops, routes of travel, or other areas to visit
be unnecessarily exposed to the public view
have restraints removed unless absolutely necessary
be permitted to make phone calls
Correct procedure for conducting a strip search - Answer-Disposable gloves should be
worn
Extreme caution
Visual inspection of an inmate's body cavities
Must not be conducted in front of other inmates
head-to-toe
examine for tape or injuries which may conceal contraband
if you suspect contraband hidden in body cavities, inform medical personnel
females should be inspected by female officers
Define Positional Asphyxiation and describe preventative measures - Answer-when the
body position of an individual interferes with their respiration.
Body position of an inmate should be monitored, and not placed in a face down position.
Do not transport in hog-tie position. All inmates in your care are your responsibility
Explain the procedures required upon arrival at a crash scene to
a. protect the public
