UTAH LEO COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SHEET 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔When stopping one or more motorcycles, always remember... - ✔✔- Have them turn
the motor off
- Do not follow to closely; motorcycle can stop faster, slide, or go down.
- If there is more then one motorcyclist, stop them together
- The rider may dismount to retrieve registration
- If the rider does not dismount, have them keep the kickstand up
✔✔When pulling over a Large Bus... - ✔✔- Apply the same basic traffic stop techniques
- Have the driver exit the vehicle
- If the driver is arrested, call request a new bus driver
- Stay with the bus until a replacement driver arrives
✔✔When pulling over a Semi Truck... - ✔✔- Apply the same basic traffic stop
techniques
- Have the driver exit the vehicle
- If driver is arrested, secure offender's vehicle
✔✔When pulling over a large van or camper... - ✔✔- Apply the same basic traffic stop
techniques
- If suspicious, do not approach the vehicle, but instead use the PA system to request
the driver to exit the vehicle
✔✔When you make initial contact make sure to (7 objectives)... - ✔✔- Greet offender
with courtesy
- Obtain driver license and registration immediately to gain control
- Briefly state reason for stop
- Do not accept a purse or wallet with a license inside, ask the offender to remove it
- Do not argue with the offender; thoroughly explain the reason for the stop
- Be observant, look for the other indicators of criminal activity
- Use all senses; smell for alcohol
✔✔When you want to make sure a driver license is valid, check these 5 things... - ✔✔-
Restrictions on the front and back
- Compare license description/picture to the offender
- expiration date
-Any alteration to the license
- If you question the validity of license, ask driver for DOB, address, etc.
✔✔What are three enforcement options for vehicle stop actions? - ✔✔- Issuing a
warning (Verbal or Written)
- Issuing a citation
- Arrest the offender
,✔✔When writing your citation or running a check on a pedestrian, utilize these 5
techniques. - ✔✔- Do not concentrate on the computer
- Visually check on the offender every few seconds
- Be very aware of unnecessary or unusual movement
- Be prepared to exit quickly
- Watch mirrors for traffic and other dangers
✔✔What are the three safety steps that should be taken on traffic stops? - ✔✔- Request
all occupants to stay in the vehicle unless there is a specific reason to have them do
otherwise
- Officer and the violator should not stand between the patrol vehicle and the violator's
vehicle
- Continually watch the violator and passengers until they have driven off and are out of
sight
✔✔When filling out a traffic citation, these procedures should be followed: - ✔✔- Fill out
citation as completely as possible
- Proof read the citation for any errors
- Always have an extra citation book available should the computer become inoperable
✔✔When handwriting a citation... - ✔✔- Print legibly in black ink
- Press down hard enough so that writing goes through all carbon copies
- Check the infraction box and fill in the statue number
- Sign citation
- Proof read the citation for any errors
✔✔What is the 5 step procedure to issuing a citation? - ✔✔- Have violator sign the
citation
- Advise the signing the citation is not an admission of guilt, but a promise to contact the
court.
- If you cannot positively identify the offender, have them place a thumbprint in the
designated area
give offender detailed and complete information regarding the settlement of the citation
- Do not argue with he offender
- Provide offender with copy of the citation
✔✔What behavior may jeopardize officer safety during any traffic stop? - ✔✔-
Excitement
- Confusion
- Complacency
✔✔What are the 3 primary objectives of a high risk traffic stop? - ✔✔- Stop the suspect
vehicle
- Apprehend the suspect
, - Complete the stop safely and effectively
✔✔How should you position vehicle for high risk stops? - ✔✔- Fanning method
- Stacking method
✔✔In a high risk stop, where do you want the suspect to put the car keys? - ✔✔- On top
of the car
✔✔When reporting to dispatch on a high risk stop, make sure to... - ✔✔- Tell dispatch it
is a high risk stop
- Ask for additional info on offender
- Request back up
- Report regular info as well
✔✔In a high risk stop, use these 4 procedures... - ✔✔- Use PA system
- Maintain cover
- Inform occupants not to move until instructed
- Instruct all suspects to place both hands in visible area
✔✔When making an arrest on a high risk stop, use these 9 procedures... - ✔✔- Only
one officer gives commands
- At least one officer continues to cover the vehicle while others take the suspect into
custody
- Suspect should be taken into custody in a location that provides the officer reasonable
security from the offender's location
- Have driver/occupants open door from the outside handle
- Have them keep their hands visible
- Call driver back first
- Call occupants back one at a time
- Do an additional callout just in case
- After all occupants are secured, search the car with at least two vehicles
✔✔What are the 4 firearm rules? - ✔✔1. All guns are always loaded and are to be
treated that accordingly.
2. Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the conscious decision to fire.
4. Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond.
✔✔What are the three positions of the handgun? - ✔✔1. In the holster
2. Ready Position
3. On target
✔✔What is a cohabitant? - ✔✔An emancipated minor (under 18 and married) or a
person 16 years of age or older who:
Is or was married to the other person.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔When stopping one or more motorcycles, always remember... - ✔✔- Have them turn
the motor off
- Do not follow to closely; motorcycle can stop faster, slide, or go down.
- If there is more then one motorcyclist, stop them together
- The rider may dismount to retrieve registration
- If the rider does not dismount, have them keep the kickstand up
✔✔When pulling over a Large Bus... - ✔✔- Apply the same basic traffic stop techniques
- Have the driver exit the vehicle
- If the driver is arrested, call request a new bus driver
- Stay with the bus until a replacement driver arrives
✔✔When pulling over a Semi Truck... - ✔✔- Apply the same basic traffic stop
techniques
- Have the driver exit the vehicle
- If driver is arrested, secure offender's vehicle
✔✔When pulling over a large van or camper... - ✔✔- Apply the same basic traffic stop
techniques
- If suspicious, do not approach the vehicle, but instead use the PA system to request
the driver to exit the vehicle
✔✔When you make initial contact make sure to (7 objectives)... - ✔✔- Greet offender
with courtesy
- Obtain driver license and registration immediately to gain control
- Briefly state reason for stop
- Do not accept a purse or wallet with a license inside, ask the offender to remove it
- Do not argue with the offender; thoroughly explain the reason for the stop
- Be observant, look for the other indicators of criminal activity
- Use all senses; smell for alcohol
✔✔When you want to make sure a driver license is valid, check these 5 things... - ✔✔-
Restrictions on the front and back
- Compare license description/picture to the offender
- expiration date
-Any alteration to the license
- If you question the validity of license, ask driver for DOB, address, etc.
✔✔What are three enforcement options for vehicle stop actions? - ✔✔- Issuing a
warning (Verbal or Written)
- Issuing a citation
- Arrest the offender
,✔✔When writing your citation or running a check on a pedestrian, utilize these 5
techniques. - ✔✔- Do not concentrate on the computer
- Visually check on the offender every few seconds
- Be very aware of unnecessary or unusual movement
- Be prepared to exit quickly
- Watch mirrors for traffic and other dangers
✔✔What are the three safety steps that should be taken on traffic stops? - ✔✔- Request
all occupants to stay in the vehicle unless there is a specific reason to have them do
otherwise
- Officer and the violator should not stand between the patrol vehicle and the violator's
vehicle
- Continually watch the violator and passengers until they have driven off and are out of
sight
✔✔When filling out a traffic citation, these procedures should be followed: - ✔✔- Fill out
citation as completely as possible
- Proof read the citation for any errors
- Always have an extra citation book available should the computer become inoperable
✔✔When handwriting a citation... - ✔✔- Print legibly in black ink
- Press down hard enough so that writing goes through all carbon copies
- Check the infraction box and fill in the statue number
- Sign citation
- Proof read the citation for any errors
✔✔What is the 5 step procedure to issuing a citation? - ✔✔- Have violator sign the
citation
- Advise the signing the citation is not an admission of guilt, but a promise to contact the
court.
- If you cannot positively identify the offender, have them place a thumbprint in the
designated area
give offender detailed and complete information regarding the settlement of the citation
- Do not argue with he offender
- Provide offender with copy of the citation
✔✔What behavior may jeopardize officer safety during any traffic stop? - ✔✔-
Excitement
- Confusion
- Complacency
✔✔What are the 3 primary objectives of a high risk traffic stop? - ✔✔- Stop the suspect
vehicle
- Apprehend the suspect
, - Complete the stop safely and effectively
✔✔How should you position vehicle for high risk stops? - ✔✔- Fanning method
- Stacking method
✔✔In a high risk stop, where do you want the suspect to put the car keys? - ✔✔- On top
of the car
✔✔When reporting to dispatch on a high risk stop, make sure to... - ✔✔- Tell dispatch it
is a high risk stop
- Ask for additional info on offender
- Request back up
- Report regular info as well
✔✔In a high risk stop, use these 4 procedures... - ✔✔- Use PA system
- Maintain cover
- Inform occupants not to move until instructed
- Instruct all suspects to place both hands in visible area
✔✔When making an arrest on a high risk stop, use these 9 procedures... - ✔✔- Only
one officer gives commands
- At least one officer continues to cover the vehicle while others take the suspect into
custody
- Suspect should be taken into custody in a location that provides the officer reasonable
security from the offender's location
- Have driver/occupants open door from the outside handle
- Have them keep their hands visible
- Call driver back first
- Call occupants back one at a time
- Do an additional callout just in case
- After all occupants are secured, search the car with at least two vehicles
✔✔What are the 4 firearm rules? - ✔✔1. All guns are always loaded and are to be
treated that accordingly.
2. Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the conscious decision to fire.
4. Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond.
✔✔What are the three positions of the handgun? - ✔✔1. In the holster
2. Ready Position
3. On target
✔✔What is a cohabitant? - ✔✔An emancipated minor (under 18 and married) or a
person 16 years of age or older who:
Is or was married to the other person.
