Idaho POST Exam 2025 Questions With
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What are the 6 pillars of character? CORRECT ANSWERS Trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, justice & fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
What are principles? CORRECT ANSWERS Universally held values that never change.
What are values? CORRECT ANSWERS Beliefs that a person holds true.
What are morals? CORRECT ANSWERS A code of values which guides our choices
and actions, and determines the purpose and course of our lives.
What are the 4 components of intemperance? CORRECT ANSWERS Anger, lust,
greed, and peer pressure.
What are the 7 burdens of proof? CORRECT ANSWERS No evidence, scintilla,
reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond a
reasonable doubt.
Describe scintilla. CORRECT ANSWERS A trace; even the smallest amount.
Describe reasonable suspicion. CORRECT ANSWERS Based on articulable facts or
reason; more than a mere hunch, speculation, or guess.
Describe probable cause. CORRECT ANSWERS The possession of information that
would lead one to believe that a person they have placed under arrest is guilty of a
crime.
What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous? CORRECT ANSWERS
Bulges in clothing that resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the
encounter happens in a high crime area; the individual makes threatening movements;
the individual appears nervous or agitated; the individual appears to be under the
influence of drugs or alcohol; the individual is uncooperative or attempts to flee; the
individual has a reputation of being dangerous.
In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure?
CORRECT ANSWERS By a show of authority that results in actual submission, or by
application of physical force.
Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a
limited frisk? CORRECT ANSWERS When the officer has reasonable, articulable
suspicion that the suspect has been/is/is about to be engaged in criminal activity; when
,the officer reasonably believes the suspect is armed and dangerous; or when the officer
has immediate concern for the safety of himself or others.
Describe the responsibilities of the district court. CORRECT ANSWERS There are 7
districts in Idaho, and 45 district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary
hearing; they handle appeals from the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve
search warrants; they hear civil disputes above $10,000.
Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals. CORRECT ANSWERS The court
of appeals consists of 1 chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3-
judge panel; it hears appeals from district courts that are assigned to them by the
supreme court.
What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply? CORRECT
ANSWERS There is a reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was
a seizure; the listed acts are done by a government authority.
What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho? CORRECT ANSWERS Magistrate, district,
court of appeals, and supreme court.
What is the punishment for a felony? CORRECT ANSWERS Imprisonment in the state
prison, not exceeding 5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
What is the punishment for a misdemeanor? CORRECT ANSWERS Imprisonment in
county jail, not exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may
also impose a fee up to $1,000.
What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy? CORRECT ANSWERS 2 or more people
are involved; all persons involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed
by one person.
What is the punishment for conspiracy? CORRECT ANSWERS The same as the crime
that is being conspired.
What is the punishment for solicitation? CORRECT ANSWERS The same as attempt
(generally, half the sentence for the completed crime).
What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof?
CORRECT ANSWERS Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply);
temporary detention (reasonable suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
What are the 3 most common burdens of proof? CORRECT ANSWERS Probable
cause, reasonable suspicion, and preponderance.
What are the 5 elements of a crime? CORRECT ANSWERS Identity, date, location, act
(commission or omission), and intent.
, What are the 3 inchoate crimes? CORRECT ANSWERS Attempt, conspiracy, and
solicitation.
What are some examples of natural water hazards? CORRECT ANSWERS Slippery
rocks, irregular bottoms, trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
How close to shore to most injuries happen? CORRECT ANSWERS Within 10 feet.
What are the 4 steps of water rescue? CORRECT ANSWERS Preach, reach, throw, go
and tow.
What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues? CORRECT ANSWERS Is this a
rescue or a recovery? What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue? CORRECT ANSWERS
Officers, innocents, victims, property.
What are some examples of manmade water hazards? CORRECT ANSWERS Dams,
canals, submerged objects, bridges and roadways.
Describe the Bloods gang. CORRECT ANSWERS Primarily black membership; color is
red; rivals with Crips and other Bloods gangs.
What is the primary source of income for gangs? CORRECT ANSWERS Narcotics.
What are some examples of non-criminal calls for service? CORRECT ANSWERS VIN
inspections, civil standbys, found property.
What is the purpose of a report? CORRECT ANSWERS To record conditions upon
arrival; to protect integrity of evidence; to make proper notifications to investigative
personnel and collect helpful information; to record eyewitness statements.
Describe the Nortenos gang. CORRECT ANSWERS Allegiance to Northern California
and Nuestra Familia; color is red; number is 14; symbol is Huelga bird.
What is the leadership structure in an outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG)? CORRECT
ANSWERS Officer, member, prospect.
What are the 3 Rs of gang ideology? CORRECT ANSWERS Respect, retaliation, and
representation.
Describe the Crips gang. CORRECT ANSWERS Primarily black membership; color is
blue; rivals with Bloods and other Crip gangs.
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What are the 6 pillars of character? CORRECT ANSWERS Trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, justice & fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
What are principles? CORRECT ANSWERS Universally held values that never change.
What are values? CORRECT ANSWERS Beliefs that a person holds true.
What are morals? CORRECT ANSWERS A code of values which guides our choices
and actions, and determines the purpose and course of our lives.
What are the 4 components of intemperance? CORRECT ANSWERS Anger, lust,
greed, and peer pressure.
What are the 7 burdens of proof? CORRECT ANSWERS No evidence, scintilla,
reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond a
reasonable doubt.
Describe scintilla. CORRECT ANSWERS A trace; even the smallest amount.
Describe reasonable suspicion. CORRECT ANSWERS Based on articulable facts or
reason; more than a mere hunch, speculation, or guess.
Describe probable cause. CORRECT ANSWERS The possession of information that
would lead one to believe that a person they have placed under arrest is guilty of a
crime.
What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous? CORRECT ANSWERS
Bulges in clothing that resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the
encounter happens in a high crime area; the individual makes threatening movements;
the individual appears nervous or agitated; the individual appears to be under the
influence of drugs or alcohol; the individual is uncooperative or attempts to flee; the
individual has a reputation of being dangerous.
In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure?
CORRECT ANSWERS By a show of authority that results in actual submission, or by
application of physical force.
Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a
limited frisk? CORRECT ANSWERS When the officer has reasonable, articulable
suspicion that the suspect has been/is/is about to be engaged in criminal activity; when
,the officer reasonably believes the suspect is armed and dangerous; or when the officer
has immediate concern for the safety of himself or others.
Describe the responsibilities of the district court. CORRECT ANSWERS There are 7
districts in Idaho, and 45 district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary
hearing; they handle appeals from the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve
search warrants; they hear civil disputes above $10,000.
Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals. CORRECT ANSWERS The court
of appeals consists of 1 chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3-
judge panel; it hears appeals from district courts that are assigned to them by the
supreme court.
What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply? CORRECT
ANSWERS There is a reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was
a seizure; the listed acts are done by a government authority.
What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho? CORRECT ANSWERS Magistrate, district,
court of appeals, and supreme court.
What is the punishment for a felony? CORRECT ANSWERS Imprisonment in the state
prison, not exceeding 5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
What is the punishment for a misdemeanor? CORRECT ANSWERS Imprisonment in
county jail, not exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may
also impose a fee up to $1,000.
What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy? CORRECT ANSWERS 2 or more people
are involved; all persons involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed
by one person.
What is the punishment for conspiracy? CORRECT ANSWERS The same as the crime
that is being conspired.
What is the punishment for solicitation? CORRECT ANSWERS The same as attempt
(generally, half the sentence for the completed crime).
What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof?
CORRECT ANSWERS Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply);
temporary detention (reasonable suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
What are the 3 most common burdens of proof? CORRECT ANSWERS Probable
cause, reasonable suspicion, and preponderance.
What are the 5 elements of a crime? CORRECT ANSWERS Identity, date, location, act
(commission or omission), and intent.
, What are the 3 inchoate crimes? CORRECT ANSWERS Attempt, conspiracy, and
solicitation.
What are some examples of natural water hazards? CORRECT ANSWERS Slippery
rocks, irregular bottoms, trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
How close to shore to most injuries happen? CORRECT ANSWERS Within 10 feet.
What are the 4 steps of water rescue? CORRECT ANSWERS Preach, reach, throw, go
and tow.
What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues? CORRECT ANSWERS Is this a
rescue or a recovery? What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue? CORRECT ANSWERS
Officers, innocents, victims, property.
What are some examples of manmade water hazards? CORRECT ANSWERS Dams,
canals, submerged objects, bridges and roadways.
Describe the Bloods gang. CORRECT ANSWERS Primarily black membership; color is
red; rivals with Crips and other Bloods gangs.
What is the primary source of income for gangs? CORRECT ANSWERS Narcotics.
What are some examples of non-criminal calls for service? CORRECT ANSWERS VIN
inspections, civil standbys, found property.
What is the purpose of a report? CORRECT ANSWERS To record conditions upon
arrival; to protect integrity of evidence; to make proper notifications to investigative
personnel and collect helpful information; to record eyewitness statements.
Describe the Nortenos gang. CORRECT ANSWERS Allegiance to Northern California
and Nuestra Familia; color is red; number is 14; symbol is Huelga bird.
What is the leadership structure in an outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG)? CORRECT
ANSWERS Officer, member, prospect.
What are the 3 Rs of gang ideology? CORRECT ANSWERS Respect, retaliation, and
representation.
Describe the Crips gang. CORRECT ANSWERS Primarily black membership; color is
blue; rivals with Bloods and other Crip gangs.
