Louisiana New POST Test Study Guide 2026–2027 | Complete
Questions, Answers & Peace Officer Certification Exam Prep
1. Whatisnotonethefourinstancesthatanofficermayuseforce?:protectinnocent
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children
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2. Legal warrantless automobile search allows closed containers found in the trunk
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to be searched: USvRoss
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3. A search warrant is good for:: 10days
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4. What should the Officer do when approaching an active shooter?: stop the
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threat/killing
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5. The minimum level of proof necessary to conduct a vehicle stop:: reasonable
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suspicion
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6. Weaponmuzzledisciplinereferstothe.:thelaserrule h h h h h h h h
7. Westley was in his cell sweating profusely, the deputies observed him putting
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something in his mouth before the deputies walked in. What could haveWestley
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havethen?:astimulant
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8. What should Officer Brown not avoid?: safety
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9. COCAINE ISA::STIMULANT h h h
10. Severity of the crime, immediacy of treat, actively resisting an officer, &
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resistingbyslightare::GrahamFactors
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11. The level of certainty to make arrest is:: PC
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12. What is NOT a driving factor?: BAClevel h h h h h h h
13. The police may search an automobile and the containers within it where they
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havePCtobelievecontrabandorevidenceiscontained::CaliforniavAcevedo
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14. The power of law enforcement must
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servethepurpose
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15. Officer Gattinburg found a burnt pipe in Sam's pocket, what can Officer
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GattinburgchargeSamwith?:drugparaphernalia
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16. Deputy Diouf was interviewing a witness. After the witness would finish a
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statement, Deputy Diouf would respond with "10-4". What is Deputy Diouf
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displaying?: police jargon/slang
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17. cruel and unusual punishment:: 8th amendment
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18. The four reasons why people steal cars are:: joyriding, transportation, professional, and other
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crimes
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, 19. What are the three aspects of an officer's presence that can influence a
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particular situation?: uniforms, weapons, vehicles
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20. Officer Thistlewhite received information about drugtrafficking ina high- h h h h h h h h h
crime area in Lafayette. The house the drugs are in 1345 Luther dr.
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Officer Thislewhite requested a search warrant. Officer Thistlewhite had the
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statement of PC, signature of magistrate, and supporting oath/ affirmation.
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hWhatotherelementneedstobeonthewarrant?:descriptionoftheplacetobesearched& things to
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be seized
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21. Key factors that affects perception:: perceiver,situation,environment
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22. Deputy Oumar and Deputy Cord were having a conversation. As Deputy Oumar h h h h h h h h h h h
was talking, Deputy Cord was observed making head movements and keeping
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eye contact with Deputy Oumar. What behavior did Deputy Cord apply?: active
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listening
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23. Officer King placed a juvenile into custody. How long does Officer King have to
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write a report?: 24hours
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24. Themostimportantthingforapoliceofficerinacriticalincidentis::mental
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preparation
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25. A frisk is:: lessintrusive
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26. Kate is a 39 mom w no criminal background. Kate was been speeding in a school
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zone. Officer Landry initiated the stop. Kate pulled over and complied with Officer
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Frank.Whatkindastop?:unknownriskstop
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27. How should a revolver be cleared?: obtain a 'master grip' on the firearm, activate the cylinder, release
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the button, open the cylinder, rotate the muzzle straight up, and use the ejector rod for visual and physical inspection.
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28. The three components of the force options selection process are:: threat
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assessment,totalityofcircumstances&forceoptions h h h h h h
29. The'T'inA.D.A.P.Tstandsfor::takenotes h h h h h h h
30. A husband and wife recently divorced. The divorce affected the husband at work.
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What signs is the husband SHOWING?: attitude
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31. While driving you should maintain a visual lead or about h :20to30 h h h h h h h h h h h h
seconds
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Questions, Answers & Peace Officer Certification Exam Prep
1. Whatisnotonethefourinstancesthatanofficermayuseforce?:protectinnocent
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
children
h
2. Legal warrantless automobile search allows closed containers found in the trunk
h h h h h h h h h h
to be searched: USvRoss
h h h h h h
3. A search warrant is good for:: 10days
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4. What should the Officer do when approaching an active shooter?: stop the
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threat/killing
h
5. The minimum level of proof necessary to conduct a vehicle stop:: reasonable
h h h h h h h h h h h
suspicion
h
6. Weaponmuzzledisciplinereferstothe.:thelaserrule h h h h h h h h
7. Westley was in his cell sweating profusely, the deputies observed him putting
h h h h h h h h h h h
something in his mouth before the deputies walked in. What could haveWestley
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
havethen?:astimulant
h h h h
8. What should Officer Brown not avoid?: safety
h h h h h h
9. COCAINE ISA::STIMULANT h h h
10. Severity of the crime, immediacy of treat, actively resisting an officer, &
h h h h h h h h h h h
resistingbyslightare::GrahamFactors
h h h h h h
11. The level of certainty to make arrest is:: PC
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12. What is NOT a driving factor?: BAClevel h h h h h h h
13. The police may search an automobile and the containers within it where they
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havePCtobelievecontrabandorevidenceiscontained::CaliforniavAcevedo
h h h h h h h h h h h h
14. The power of law enforcement must
h for which it was designed.: - h h h h h h h h h h
servethepurpose
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15. Officer Gattinburg found a burnt pipe in Sam's pocket, what can Officer
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GattinburgchargeSamwith?:drugparaphernalia
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16. Deputy Diouf was interviewing a witness. After the witness would finish a
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statement, Deputy Diouf would respond with "10-4". What is Deputy Diouf
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displaying?: police jargon/slang
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17. cruel and unusual punishment:: 8th amendment
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18. The four reasons why people steal cars are:: joyriding, transportation, professional, and other
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crimes
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, 19. What are the three aspects of an officer's presence that can influence a
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particular situation?: uniforms, weapons, vehicles
h h h h h
20. Officer Thistlewhite received information about drugtrafficking ina high- h h h h h h h h h
crime area in Lafayette. The house the drugs are in 1345 Luther dr.
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Officer Thislewhite requested a search warrant. Officer Thistlewhite had the
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statement of PC, signature of magistrate, and supporting oath/ affirmation.
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hWhatotherelementneedstobeonthewarrant?:descriptionoftheplacetobesearched& things to
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be seized
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21. Key factors that affects perception:: perceiver,situation,environment
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22. Deputy Oumar and Deputy Cord were having a conversation. As Deputy Oumar h h h h h h h h h h h
was talking, Deputy Cord was observed making head movements and keeping
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eye contact with Deputy Oumar. What behavior did Deputy Cord apply?: active
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listening
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23. Officer King placed a juvenile into custody. How long does Officer King have to
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write a report?: 24hours
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24. Themostimportantthingforapoliceofficerinacriticalincidentis::mental
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preparation
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25. A frisk is:: lessintrusive
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26. Kate is a 39 mom w no criminal background. Kate was been speeding in a school
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zone. Officer Landry initiated the stop. Kate pulled over and complied with Officer
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Frank.Whatkindastop?:unknownriskstop
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27. How should a revolver be cleared?: obtain a 'master grip' on the firearm, activate the cylinder, release
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the button, open the cylinder, rotate the muzzle straight up, and use the ejector rod for visual and physical inspection.
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28. The three components of the force options selection process are:: threat
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assessment,totalityofcircumstances&forceoptions h h h h h h
29. The'T'inA.D.A.P.Tstandsfor::takenotes h h h h h h h
30. A husband and wife recently divorced. The divorce affected the husband at work.
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What signs is the husband SHOWING?: attitude
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31. While driving you should maintain a visual lead or about h :20to30 h h h h h h h h h h h h
seconds
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