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MISSOURI POST STUDY GUIDE 2025|NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS|EXCELLENT SCORES
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic Accident Records
System (STARS)? - correct-answer-A: No. However, every law enforcement officer
who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person, or
total property damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to
one person, or who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an
investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident? - correct-
answer-A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining the location
of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed
baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The
point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and
two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? - correct-answer-A: There are three
main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
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Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? - correct-answer-A: Juvenile
Officer.
Q: Who can transport juveniles? - correct-answer-A: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when
necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report? - correct-
answer-A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box when
available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is
not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? - correct-
answer-A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military
time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic stop?(everyone) -
correct-answer-A: Everyone - you must maintain situational awareness at all
times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden
compartments such as the trunk).
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Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? - correct-answer-A: The
Isosceles and the Weaver.
Officer Brown has developed sufficient probable cause to arrest suspect Jones for
misdemeanor stealing. Officer Brown is able to locate suspect Jones one month
after the incident. At the time of the arrest Officer Jones must have in his
possession: - correct-answer-a. Writ of Habeas Corpus
b. Writ of Mandamus
c. Subpoena Duces Tecum
A: d. None of the above
In a DWI investigation, eight hundredths of one percent or more by weight of
alcohol in the suspect's blood is: - correct-answer-c. Prima Facie evidence that the
suspect is intoxicated
T F A Missouri STARS accident report must be completed on all private property
accidents. - correct-answer-F
You have answered a second domestic abuse call at the same residence involving
the same husband and wife. The husband is identified as the primary aggressor.
The wife does not want her husband arrested and doesn't want any report made.
MISSOURI POST STUDY GUIDE 2025|NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS|EXCELLENT SCORES
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic Accident Records
System (STARS)? - correct-answer-A: No. However, every law enforcement officer
who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person, or
total property damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to
one person, or who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an
investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident? - correct-
answer-A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining the location
of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed
baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The
point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and
two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? - correct-answer-A: There are three
main fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
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Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? - correct-answer-A: Juvenile
Officer.
Q: Who can transport juveniles? - correct-answer-A: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when
necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report? - correct-
answer-A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box when
available or neatly enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is
not known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? - correct-
answer-A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military
time (24 hr clock) when recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic stop?(everyone) -
correct-answer-A: Everyone - you must maintain situational awareness at all
times of the driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden
compartments such as the trunk).
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Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? - correct-answer-A: The
Isosceles and the Weaver.
Officer Brown has developed sufficient probable cause to arrest suspect Jones for
misdemeanor stealing. Officer Brown is able to locate suspect Jones one month
after the incident. At the time of the arrest Officer Jones must have in his
possession: - correct-answer-a. Writ of Habeas Corpus
b. Writ of Mandamus
c. Subpoena Duces Tecum
A: d. None of the above
In a DWI investigation, eight hundredths of one percent or more by weight of
alcohol in the suspect's blood is: - correct-answer-c. Prima Facie evidence that the
suspect is intoxicated
T F A Missouri STARS accident report must be completed on all private property
accidents. - correct-answer-F
You have answered a second domestic abuse call at the same residence involving
the same husband and wife. The husband is identified as the primary aggressor.
The wife does not want her husband arrested and doesn't want any report made.
