Police Academy Phase 1 Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025-2026
Traffic Officer Deployment factors - Answers 1. Location
2. Time
3. Day
4. Violation factors
ITRS - Answers Integrated Traffic Reporting System: provides information about traffic
accidents
What are other factors to be considered for deployment of an officer? - Answers Citizens
requests, construction zones, or special events
Methods for the reduction of collisions - Answers Warnings, Citations, Physical Arrest
Warning - Answers Warnings or other non-punitive enforcement should be considered and
substituted for arrests or citations in the case of inadvertent violations
Rights and requirements upon issuance of a citation - Answers 1. Explanation of the violation or
charge
2. Court appearance procedure including the optional or mandatory appearance by the motorist
Physical Arrest situations - Answers 1. Vehicular manslaughter
2. Felony and misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs
3. Felony or misdemeanor hit and run
4. Any other misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (ex. reckless driving with extenuating
circumstances)
What do you do in the case of a revokes driver's license? - Answers The officer shall issue a
traffic citation.
*If the offender still has their license in their possession, the license is to be SEIZED by the
office, the officer will VERBALLY advise the offended of the suspension, and issue a citation.
What do you do after you seize a revoked license? - Answers The officer will complete a Verbal
Notice Form and forward that form and license to the Traffic Bureau
Reflectorized Vests - Answers Used to reduce the danger or approaching traffic and should be
worn any time increased visibility would improve the safety and efficiency of the employee
Storage of reflectorized vests - Answers Trunk of each patrol and investigation unit car and side
, box or motocycle
Traffic Collision Reports - Answers All traffic collision reports (TCR) taken by members of the
police department shall be forwarded to the Traffic Bureau for approval and data entry into the
record managing system
Traffic Collisions with Police Department Employees - Answers When an officer (on or off duty)
is involved in a traffic collision within city limits and results in a serious injury or fatality the
Traffic Bureau manager or Watch Commander may notify the State Highway Patrol for
assistance
Serious injury - Answers An injury that may result in a fatality
Traffic Collision with Other City Employees or Officials - Answers The Traffic Bureau Manager
may request assistance from the State Highway Patrol for investigation of any traffic collision
involving city official that resulted in serious injury
Traffic Collision on Private Property - Answers In compliance with the ITRS, traffic collision
reports shall NOT be taken for traffic collision occurring on private property unless there is a
death or injury to any person involved, a hit and run, or vehicle code violation
Traffic Collisions on Roadways or Highways - Answers Traffic collision report shall be taken
when they occur on a roadway or highway within the city limits when there is a death or injury to
any person involved, a hit and run, or a vehicle code violation
Towing vehicles involved in traffic collision - Answers A collision report will be required if a
vehicle is damaged in a collision and needs a tow truck. Towing of a vehicle by request of driver
when the vehicle does not need to be towed does NOT need a collision report unless there was
a serious injury.
Vehicle Towing Policy - Answers Officers requesting STORAGE of a vehicle shall complete a
"Storage Form" that includes description of property inside of the vehicle. A copy of this form
should be given to the truck operator. The Records Bureau should be notified as soon asap to
enter data.
Removal of Vehicle Disabled in a Traffic Collision - Answers When a car needs to be towed, the
officer will ask the driver for a towing company preference. If they do not have a preference
Officer will choose a towing company from the "no preference" list. If the driver is incapacitated
the Officer will choose the towing company next on the rotation list
Vehicle Inventory Searches - Answers All property in a stored or impounded vehicle shall be
inventoried and listed on the vehicle storage form. The officer should be thorough and look in
trunks and locked compartments. This protects the department against claims of lost, stolen or
damaged property
Traffic Officer Deployment factors - Answers 1. Location
2. Time
3. Day
4. Violation factors
ITRS - Answers Integrated Traffic Reporting System: provides information about traffic
accidents
What are other factors to be considered for deployment of an officer? - Answers Citizens
requests, construction zones, or special events
Methods for the reduction of collisions - Answers Warnings, Citations, Physical Arrest
Warning - Answers Warnings or other non-punitive enforcement should be considered and
substituted for arrests or citations in the case of inadvertent violations
Rights and requirements upon issuance of a citation - Answers 1. Explanation of the violation or
charge
2. Court appearance procedure including the optional or mandatory appearance by the motorist
Physical Arrest situations - Answers 1. Vehicular manslaughter
2. Felony and misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs
3. Felony or misdemeanor hit and run
4. Any other misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (ex. reckless driving with extenuating
circumstances)
What do you do in the case of a revokes driver's license? - Answers The officer shall issue a
traffic citation.
*If the offender still has their license in their possession, the license is to be SEIZED by the
office, the officer will VERBALLY advise the offended of the suspension, and issue a citation.
What do you do after you seize a revoked license? - Answers The officer will complete a Verbal
Notice Form and forward that form and license to the Traffic Bureau
Reflectorized Vests - Answers Used to reduce the danger or approaching traffic and should be
worn any time increased visibility would improve the safety and efficiency of the employee
Storage of reflectorized vests - Answers Trunk of each patrol and investigation unit car and side
, box or motocycle
Traffic Collision Reports - Answers All traffic collision reports (TCR) taken by members of the
police department shall be forwarded to the Traffic Bureau for approval and data entry into the
record managing system
Traffic Collisions with Police Department Employees - Answers When an officer (on or off duty)
is involved in a traffic collision within city limits and results in a serious injury or fatality the
Traffic Bureau manager or Watch Commander may notify the State Highway Patrol for
assistance
Serious injury - Answers An injury that may result in a fatality
Traffic Collision with Other City Employees or Officials - Answers The Traffic Bureau Manager
may request assistance from the State Highway Patrol for investigation of any traffic collision
involving city official that resulted in serious injury
Traffic Collision on Private Property - Answers In compliance with the ITRS, traffic collision
reports shall NOT be taken for traffic collision occurring on private property unless there is a
death or injury to any person involved, a hit and run, or vehicle code violation
Traffic Collisions on Roadways or Highways - Answers Traffic collision report shall be taken
when they occur on a roadway or highway within the city limits when there is a death or injury to
any person involved, a hit and run, or a vehicle code violation
Towing vehicles involved in traffic collision - Answers A collision report will be required if a
vehicle is damaged in a collision and needs a tow truck. Towing of a vehicle by request of driver
when the vehicle does not need to be towed does NOT need a collision report unless there was
a serious injury.
Vehicle Towing Policy - Answers Officers requesting STORAGE of a vehicle shall complete a
"Storage Form" that includes description of property inside of the vehicle. A copy of this form
should be given to the truck operator. The Records Bureau should be notified as soon asap to
enter data.
Removal of Vehicle Disabled in a Traffic Collision - Answers When a car needs to be towed, the
officer will ask the driver for a towing company preference. If they do not have a preference
Officer will choose a towing company from the "no preference" list. If the driver is incapacitated
the Officer will choose the towing company next on the rotation list
Vehicle Inventory Searches - Answers All property in a stored or impounded vehicle shall be
inventoried and listed on the vehicle storage form. The officer should be thorough and look in
trunks and locked compartments. This protects the department against claims of lost, stolen or
damaged property
