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OPOTA OHIO PEACE OFFICER BASIC EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
Pipes, small mirrors, short plastic straws, rolled up paper tubes,
razor blades, small spoons, lighters, butane torch, chore boy,
push rod (e.g., coat hanger), tire pressure gauge and aluminum
cans are often paraphernalia associated with what type of drug
use?
Cocaine
Peyote
Marijuana
Heroin - ANSWER-Cocaine
John is upset that his girlfriend is ten weeks pregnant with his
child. John knows that his girlfriend is extremely fearful of snakes.
One morning while she is showering John tosses a garter snake
into the shower. His girlfriend has a panic attack and during her
flight from the shower falls to the floor, causing a miscarriage.
John tells a friend about his plan to end the pregnancy and gloats
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about it working "like a charm". The friend is later arrested for
selling marijuana. During the investigation the friend tells the
detectives what John said to him. John is arrested. From the list
provided, what is the most appropriate charge under these
circumstances?
Involuntary manslaughter
Aggravated Assault
Voluntary manslaughter
Murder - ANSWER-Murder
Active listening skills demonstrate to others that officers are ___
of and _____to their emotions.
tired of and insensitive
aware of and sensitive
Respectful of and insensitive
suspicious of and sensitive - ANSWER-aware of and sensitive
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All stress is bad for you.
True
False - ANSWER-False
"...to place out of sight - anything that protects from being
observed - alone does not protect an officer from the suspect's
fire - Advantages: Protection from observation - May not limit
officer's visibility to return fire - May provide time to evaluate
situation. Disadvantages: does not provide ballistic protection."
What is being described?
Cover
Concealment
Backdrop
Situational Awareness - ANSWER-Concealment
From the list provided, identify the two levels for a Civil Protection
Order (CPO).
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Ex Factor and Sectional
Ex Diem and Independent
Ex parte and Final
Ex parte and Temporary - ANSWER-Ex parte and Final
We find these advertisments throughout the city. As an officer we
know it is important to us to stay current with their meanings.
These advertisments send messages to other members - they
warn off intruders - pay tribute to past members - mark territory
and proclaim power and status. What is the proper name of this
advertisment?
Gang graffiti
McDonald's commercials
Parking meters
ORTA bus - ANSWER-Gang graffiti
The location of the interrogation, the number of officers present,
the attitude of the officers toward the person being questioned,
the stage of the investigation (e.g., initial contact, jail interview,
OPOTA OHIO PEACE OFFICER BASIC EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
Pipes, small mirrors, short plastic straws, rolled up paper tubes,
razor blades, small spoons, lighters, butane torch, chore boy,
push rod (e.g., coat hanger), tire pressure gauge and aluminum
cans are often paraphernalia associated with what type of drug
use?
Cocaine
Peyote
Marijuana
Heroin - ANSWER-Cocaine
John is upset that his girlfriend is ten weeks pregnant with his
child. John knows that his girlfriend is extremely fearful of snakes.
One morning while she is showering John tosses a garter snake
into the shower. His girlfriend has a panic attack and during her
flight from the shower falls to the floor, causing a miscarriage.
John tells a friend about his plan to end the pregnancy and gloats
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about it working "like a charm". The friend is later arrested for
selling marijuana. During the investigation the friend tells the
detectives what John said to him. John is arrested. From the list
provided, what is the most appropriate charge under these
circumstances?
Involuntary manslaughter
Aggravated Assault
Voluntary manslaughter
Murder - ANSWER-Murder
Active listening skills demonstrate to others that officers are ___
of and _____to their emotions.
tired of and insensitive
aware of and sensitive
Respectful of and insensitive
suspicious of and sensitive - ANSWER-aware of and sensitive
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All stress is bad for you.
True
False - ANSWER-False
"...to place out of sight - anything that protects from being
observed - alone does not protect an officer from the suspect's
fire - Advantages: Protection from observation - May not limit
officer's visibility to return fire - May provide time to evaluate
situation. Disadvantages: does not provide ballistic protection."
What is being described?
Cover
Concealment
Backdrop
Situational Awareness - ANSWER-Concealment
From the list provided, identify the two levels for a Civil Protection
Order (CPO).
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Ex Factor and Sectional
Ex Diem and Independent
Ex parte and Final
Ex parte and Temporary - ANSWER-Ex parte and Final
We find these advertisments throughout the city. As an officer we
know it is important to us to stay current with their meanings.
These advertisments send messages to other members - they
warn off intruders - pay tribute to past members - mark territory
and proclaim power and status. What is the proper name of this
advertisment?
Gang graffiti
McDonald's commercials
Parking meters
ORTA bus - ANSWER-Gang graffiti
The location of the interrogation, the number of officers present,
the attitude of the officers toward the person being questioned,
the stage of the investigation (e.g., initial contact, jail interview,
