UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
Written statement - (ANSWER)Reasons to get a written statement: Reluctant, Key witness, Will not be
able to testify, May change statement in court.
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 - (ANSWER)Use of force in obtaining a confession will make the confession
inadmissible in court.
Behavioral signs of addiction - (ANSWER)Neglecting responsibilities, Unexplained reasons for money,
Engaging in suspicious behavior, Taking unnecessary risks.
Legal Search Items - (ANSWER)Weapons, Fruits of crime, Instrument of crime, Contraband, Suspects.
Massiah V. US 1964 - (ANSWER)Trickery cannot be used to obtain incriminating statements.
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - (ANSWER)When questioning or focus shifts to the subject with the purpose
of obtaining a confession; the accused must be permitted to consult with a lawyer or statements will be
inadmissible.
Chambers v. Florida (1940) - (ANSWER)Confessions will be inadmissible when intimidation or coercion
are employed through brutality, deprivation, questions above IQ and age of suspect.
Arizona v. Gant - (ANSWER)Police may only search a vehicle incident to arrest if: The arrestee might
access the vehicle at the time of search, or the vehicle contains evidence of the offense he was arrested
for.
1983 Action - (ANSWER)Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did things wrong.
Court of Appeals Cases - (ANSWER)Appeals from District and Juvenile Courts, Cases must have previous
final order or an order made before case is final.
,UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
Flammable and Combustible - (ANSWER)Flammable: Below 141 Degrees; Combustible: Above 141
Degrees.
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) - (ANSWER)Miranda is not required just because questioning takes place in a
police station. Some freedom must be restricted.
Mechanics of report writing - (ANSWER)Grammar & Punctuation, No spelling errors, Strong clear concise
sentences, Statements are objective, Paragraphs, Vocabulary.
Graham v. Connor (1989) - (ANSWER)Objective reasonableness standard for when an officer can legally
use force on a subject and how much force can be used.
Placards on things that move (trucks) - (ANSWER)Blue: Do Not use water; White: Poison; Yellow: Oxidizer
(Helps fire burn).
Liquor - (ANSWER)A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at least .5% of alcohol.
Balanced Physical Fitness - (ANSWER)Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Muscular
Endurance, Anaerobic Power, Body Composition.
5th Amendment - (ANSWER)The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process.
Constitution precedence - (ANSWER)The Constitution has precedence over Federal and State statutes
and local law and ordinances.
Forensic Science (2 types) - (ANSWER)Physical: Footprint, Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks;
Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid.
, UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
Hazmat Diamond - (ANSWER)Blue: Health; Red: Flammability; Yellow: Reactivity; White: Special. 0 is low
4 is high.
Fusion Centers/SIAC - (ANSWER)Every state has to have 1 Fusion Center/SIAC.
U.S. Supreme Court - (ANSWER)The highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal
court system.
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty - (ANSWER)Physical and Mental fitness, Professional appearance,
Ability to perform job effectively, More self confidence, Less likely to be attacked, Longer life.
Utah Supreme Court Cases - (ANSWER)Appealed 1st Degree Felony and Capital Felony cases from
District, Lawyer discipline matters, Does NOT hear new evidence, only record, Cases from appeals court.
Non-Searches - (ANSWER)Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open field & Aerial view, Plain view, Private
Citizen Search, Inventory.
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - (ANSWER)Capital Felony, Agg. Murder, Murder, Manslaughter,
Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses on a minor (child), Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex
abuse.
Behavioral signs of deception - (ANSWER)Nervous Movements, Pacing, Not able to hold still, No eye
contact, Memorized/rehearsed answers.
Statute of Limitations - (ANSWER)The amount of time you have to file a suit.
State of Mind for joining a gang - (ANSWER)Boredom, Poverty, Unemployed, Victim of abuse/neglect,
School dropout, Negative role models.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
Written statement - (ANSWER)Reasons to get a written statement: Reluctant, Key witness, Will not be
able to testify, May change statement in court.
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 - (ANSWER)Use of force in obtaining a confession will make the confession
inadmissible in court.
Behavioral signs of addiction - (ANSWER)Neglecting responsibilities, Unexplained reasons for money,
Engaging in suspicious behavior, Taking unnecessary risks.
Legal Search Items - (ANSWER)Weapons, Fruits of crime, Instrument of crime, Contraband, Suspects.
Massiah V. US 1964 - (ANSWER)Trickery cannot be used to obtain incriminating statements.
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - (ANSWER)When questioning or focus shifts to the subject with the purpose
of obtaining a confession; the accused must be permitted to consult with a lawyer or statements will be
inadmissible.
Chambers v. Florida (1940) - (ANSWER)Confessions will be inadmissible when intimidation or coercion
are employed through brutality, deprivation, questions above IQ and age of suspect.
Arizona v. Gant - (ANSWER)Police may only search a vehicle incident to arrest if: The arrestee might
access the vehicle at the time of search, or the vehicle contains evidence of the offense he was arrested
for.
1983 Action - (ANSWER)Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did things wrong.
Court of Appeals Cases - (ANSWER)Appeals from District and Juvenile Courts, Cases must have previous
final order or an order made before case is final.
,UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
Flammable and Combustible - (ANSWER)Flammable: Below 141 Degrees; Combustible: Above 141
Degrees.
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) - (ANSWER)Miranda is not required just because questioning takes place in a
police station. Some freedom must be restricted.
Mechanics of report writing - (ANSWER)Grammar & Punctuation, No spelling errors, Strong clear concise
sentences, Statements are objective, Paragraphs, Vocabulary.
Graham v. Connor (1989) - (ANSWER)Objective reasonableness standard for when an officer can legally
use force on a subject and how much force can be used.
Placards on things that move (trucks) - (ANSWER)Blue: Do Not use water; White: Poison; Yellow: Oxidizer
(Helps fire burn).
Liquor - (ANSWER)A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at least .5% of alcohol.
Balanced Physical Fitness - (ANSWER)Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Muscular
Endurance, Anaerobic Power, Body Composition.
5th Amendment - (ANSWER)The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process.
Constitution precedence - (ANSWER)The Constitution has precedence over Federal and State statutes
and local law and ordinances.
Forensic Science (2 types) - (ANSWER)Physical: Footprint, Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks;
Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid.
, UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
Hazmat Diamond - (ANSWER)Blue: Health; Red: Flammability; Yellow: Reactivity; White: Special. 0 is low
4 is high.
Fusion Centers/SIAC - (ANSWER)Every state has to have 1 Fusion Center/SIAC.
U.S. Supreme Court - (ANSWER)The highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal
court system.
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty - (ANSWER)Physical and Mental fitness, Professional appearance,
Ability to perform job effectively, More self confidence, Less likely to be attacked, Longer life.
Utah Supreme Court Cases - (ANSWER)Appealed 1st Degree Felony and Capital Felony cases from
District, Lawyer discipline matters, Does NOT hear new evidence, only record, Cases from appeals court.
Non-Searches - (ANSWER)Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open field & Aerial view, Plain view, Private
Citizen Search, Inventory.
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - (ANSWER)Capital Felony, Agg. Murder, Murder, Manslaughter,
Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses on a minor (child), Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex
abuse.
Behavioral signs of deception - (ANSWER)Nervous Movements, Pacing, Not able to hold still, No eye
contact, Memorized/rehearsed answers.
Statute of Limitations - (ANSWER)The amount of time you have to file a suit.
State of Mind for joining a gang - (ANSWER)Boredom, Poverty, Unemployed, Victim of abuse/neglect,
School dropout, Negative role models.
