POLICE ACADEMY PHASE 1 EXAM
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Traffic Officer Deployment factors - ANS 1. Location
2. Time
3. Day
4. Violation factors
ITRS - ANS Integrated Traffic Reporting System: provides information about traffic accidents
What are other factors to be considered for deployment of an officer? - ANS Citizens
requests, construction zones, or special events
Methods for the reduction of collisions - ANS Warnings, Citations, Physical Arrest
Warning - ANS 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 - ANS 1. Explanation of the violation or
charge
2. Court appearance procedure including the optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist
Physical Arrest situations - ANS 1. Vehicular manslaughter
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, 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? - ANS 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? - ANS The officer will complete a Verbal
Notice Form and forward that form and license to the Traffic Bureau
Reflectorized Vests - ANS 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 - ANS Trunk of each patrol and investigation unit car and side
box or motocycle
Traffic Collision Reports - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS An injury that may result in a fatality
Traffic Collision with Other City Employees or Officials - ANS 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
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UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Traffic Officer Deployment factors - ANS 1. Location
2. Time
3. Day
4. Violation factors
ITRS - ANS Integrated Traffic Reporting System: provides information about traffic accidents
What are other factors to be considered for deployment of an officer? - ANS Citizens
requests, construction zones, or special events
Methods for the reduction of collisions - ANS Warnings, Citations, Physical Arrest
Warning - ANS 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 - ANS 1. Explanation of the violation or
charge
2. Court appearance procedure including the optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist
Physical Arrest situations - ANS 1. Vehicular manslaughter
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, 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? - ANS 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? - ANS The officer will complete a Verbal
Notice Form and forward that form and license to the Traffic Bureau
Reflectorized Vests - ANS 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 - ANS Trunk of each patrol and investigation unit car and side
box or motocycle
Traffic Collision Reports - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS An injury that may result in a fatality
Traffic Collision with Other City Employees or Officials - ANS 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
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