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Missouri Post Study Guide Questions and
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Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic
Accident Records System (STARS)?
Ans: A: No. However, every law enforcement officer who
investigates a vehicle accident resulting in 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 who otherwise
prepares a written report as a result of an investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident?
Ans: A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of
determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it
from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than
measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The
point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one
known side and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there?
Ans: A: There are three main fingerprint patterns: Arches ,
Loops and Whorls.
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Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights?
Ans: A: Juvenile Officer.
Q: Who can transport juveniles?
Ans: 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?
Ans: A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA"
box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the
section. If the information is not known, enter "Unknown".
EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)?
Ans: A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown 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
stop?(everyone)
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Ans: A: Everyone - you must maintain situational awareness at
all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you
cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol?
Ans: A: The Isosceles and the Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN?
Ans: A: Yes
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle?
Ans: A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on
vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the
left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement
vehicle?
Ans: A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what traffic
laws must be followed?
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Ans: 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?
Ans: 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 degrees Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are
available, don't hesitate to initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with
water 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, cooling them may reduce body temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice
bath.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from a heart attack?
Ans: A: non-prescription pain medication
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Missouri Post Study Guide Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic
Accident Records System (STARS)?
Ans: A: No. However, every law enforcement officer who
investigates a vehicle accident resulting in 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 who otherwise
prepares a written report as a result of an investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident?
Ans: A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of
determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it
from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than
measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The
point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one
known side and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there?
Ans: A: There are three main fingerprint patterns: Arches ,
Loops and Whorls.
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Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights?
Ans: A: Juvenile Officer.
Q: Who can transport juveniles?
Ans: 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?
Ans: A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA"
box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the
section. If the information is not known, enter "Unknown".
EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)?
Ans: A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown 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
stop?(everyone)
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Ans: A: Everyone - you must maintain situational awareness at
all times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you
cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol?
Ans: A: The Isosceles and the Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN?
Ans: A: Yes
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle?
Ans: A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as shown on
vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and trucks is located on the
left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement
vehicle?
Ans: A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what traffic
laws must be followed?
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Ans: 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?
Ans: 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 degrees Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are
available, don't hesitate to initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with
water 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, cooling them may reduce body temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice
bath.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from a heart attack?
Ans: A: non-prescription pain medication
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