South Dakota Law Enforcement Reciprocity | 2026 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
What rights does the 4th amendment Unreasonable searches and seizures
protect?
What does Terry vs Ohio say about A traffic stop is characterized as an investigative
traffic stops? detention rather than a custodial arrest.
How long can a traffic stop take? A traffic stop must be temporary and last no longer than
necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop.
When can a Terry stop be performed? If an officer first believes that a crime has, is, or is
about to occur.
Under what circumstances may 1. Reasonable suspicion of a crime 2. Probable cause
vehicles and pedestrians be lawfully of a crime
stopped?
What is the difference between Reasonable suspicion is based on articulable facts that
reasonable suspicion and probable a crime may occur, while probable cause is based on
cause? facts that a crime has been committed and identifies
the suspect.
Can an officer have both probable Yes.
cause and reasonable suspicion at the
time of a stop?
What are the three primary sources of 1. The officer themselves 2. Another officer 3. Citizens
reasonable suspicion or probable
cause?
What constitutes furtive movements? Any atypical movements displayed by occupants of a
vehicle during a traffic stop.
What actions can an officer take if they Conduct a Terry frisk of the interior for weapons.
witness furtive movements during a
traffic stop?
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What are the four primary warrant 1. Consent 2. Inventory 3. Belton/Gant (arrest) 4.
exceptions for searching a motor Carroll Doctrine (exigent circumstances)
vehicle?
What factors must be considered for a Consent must be knowing, voluntary, and the person
consent search? must have authority; it can be stopped at any time and
can be explicit or implied.
What factors need to be considered for Conducted prior to towing, must document items of
an inventory search? value, and follow agency policy.
What factors need to be considered for The vehicle must be nearby the arrest, and the search
a Belton/Gant search? is of the passenger compartment after a custodial
arrest.
What factors need to be considered for A warrantless search based on probable cause and
a Carroll Doctrine search? exigent circumstances.
What are Miranda Rights? 1. Right to remain silent 2. Anything said can be used
against you 3. Right to an attorney 4. An attorney will
be provided if you cannot afford one.
What is a Show-Up/Drive-by? A process where a complainant or witness is driven to a
suspect for identification.
What is Single Photo Verification? Showing a single photograph to a witness who is
familiar with the suspect.
What is Sequential Photo and Live Viewing one photo or person at a time for identification
Line-up? purposes.
What is sequential photo identification? A process allowing a complainant or witness to view
one photo or person at a time to verify the suspect.
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What factors affect the validity of Witness' opportunity to view suspect, focus of attention,
identification procedures? accuracy of description, level of certainty, and time
elapsed since the crime.
What should officers do to minimize Have the suspect outside of law enforcement vehicles,
suggestiveness in a show-up not visible handcuffs, and ensure the suspect appears
identification? free to leave.
What is required for a line-up? At least six persons, similar appearance to the suspect,
same race and sex, and no prompting by officers.
Can attorneys be present at line-ups? A suspect does not have a right to counsel unless they
have reached a critical stage in the justice process.
What is probable cause? Information leading a reasonable person to believe an
offense has been committed and that items related to
the offense are located in a specified area.
What are the two elements of probable Probable cause to believe property is crime-connected
cause required for a search warrant? and that it can be found in a particular place.
Who issues search warrants? Committing magistrates in the county where the
property to be searched is located.
Who can request a search warrant? A law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney.
What must a search warrant describe? The place to be searched and the persons and things
to be seized.
What types of property can be included Evidence of a crime, contraband, fruits of a crime, and
in a search warrant? property used in committing a crime.
What rights does the 4th amendment Unreasonable searches and seizures
protect?
What does Terry vs Ohio say about A traffic stop is characterized as an investigative
traffic stops? detention rather than a custodial arrest.
How long can a traffic stop take? A traffic stop must be temporary and last no longer than
necessary to effectuate the purpose of the stop.
When can a Terry stop be performed? If an officer first believes that a crime has, is, or is
about to occur.
Under what circumstances may 1. Reasonable suspicion of a crime 2. Probable cause
vehicles and pedestrians be lawfully of a crime
stopped?
What is the difference between Reasonable suspicion is based on articulable facts that
reasonable suspicion and probable a crime may occur, while probable cause is based on
cause? facts that a crime has been committed and identifies
the suspect.
Can an officer have both probable Yes.
cause and reasonable suspicion at the
time of a stop?
What are the three primary sources of 1. The officer themselves 2. Another officer 3. Citizens
reasonable suspicion or probable
cause?
What constitutes furtive movements? Any atypical movements displayed by occupants of a
vehicle during a traffic stop.
What actions can an officer take if they Conduct a Terry frisk of the interior for weapons.
witness furtive movements during a
traffic stop?
, South Dakota Law Enforcement Reciprocity | 2026 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
What are the four primary warrant 1. Consent 2. Inventory 3. Belton/Gant (arrest) 4.
exceptions for searching a motor Carroll Doctrine (exigent circumstances)
vehicle?
What factors must be considered for a Consent must be knowing, voluntary, and the person
consent search? must have authority; it can be stopped at any time and
can be explicit or implied.
What factors need to be considered for Conducted prior to towing, must document items of
an inventory search? value, and follow agency policy.
What factors need to be considered for The vehicle must be nearby the arrest, and the search
a Belton/Gant search? is of the passenger compartment after a custodial
arrest.
What factors need to be considered for A warrantless search based on probable cause and
a Carroll Doctrine search? exigent circumstances.
What are Miranda Rights? 1. Right to remain silent 2. Anything said can be used
against you 3. Right to an attorney 4. An attorney will
be provided if you cannot afford one.
What is a Show-Up/Drive-by? A process where a complainant or witness is driven to a
suspect for identification.
What is Single Photo Verification? Showing a single photograph to a witness who is
familiar with the suspect.
What is Sequential Photo and Live Viewing one photo or person at a time for identification
Line-up? purposes.
What is sequential photo identification? A process allowing a complainant or witness to view
one photo or person at a time to verify the suspect.
, South Dakota Law Enforcement Reciprocity | 2026 | Practice Questions & Verified Answers
What factors affect the validity of Witness' opportunity to view suspect, focus of attention,
identification procedures? accuracy of description, level of certainty, and time
elapsed since the crime.
What should officers do to minimize Have the suspect outside of law enforcement vehicles,
suggestiveness in a show-up not visible handcuffs, and ensure the suspect appears
identification? free to leave.
What is required for a line-up? At least six persons, similar appearance to the suspect,
same race and sex, and no prompting by officers.
Can attorneys be present at line-ups? A suspect does not have a right to counsel unless they
have reached a critical stage in the justice process.
What is probable cause? Information leading a reasonable person to believe an
offense has been committed and that items related to
the offense are located in a specified area.
What are the two elements of probable Probable cause to believe property is crime-connected
cause required for a search warrant? and that it can be found in a particular place.
Who issues search warrants? Committing magistrates in the county where the
property to be searched is located.
Who can request a search warrant? A law enforcement officer or prosecuting attorney.
What must a search warrant describe? The place to be searched and the persons and things
to be seized.
What types of property can be included Evidence of a crime, contraband, fruits of a crime, and
in a search warrant? property used in committing a crime.
