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Louisiana POST Study Guide Questions and
Correct Answers
Miranda vs. Arizona Ans: — The supreme court case in which the
court held that criminal suspects must be informed of their right
to consult with an attorney and of their right against self-
incrimination prior to questioning by police.
Mapp v. Ohio Ans: — Evidence illegally gathered by the police may
not be used in a criminal trial
Terry vs. Ohio Ans: — Allowed the police to stop and search a
suspect if he has reasonable suspicion that the person has
committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime.
Tennessee v. Garner Ans: — Deadly force may not be used against
an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the
escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that
the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to
the officers or others.
Graham v. Connor Ans: — Determined that the reasonableness of
a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of
how a reasonable officer on the scene would respond, rather than
from the 20/20 perspective of hindsight.
Carroll v. US Ans: — Automobiles may be searched without a
warrant because they are highly movable.
Katz v. US Ans: — Reasonable expectation of privacy; phone
conversations.
US v. Robinson Ans: — Scope of the search of a person incident to
arrest is for evidence of a crime, means of escape, & weapons.
_____, _____, and _____ are three types of reports? Ans: — Initial,
supplemental, concluding
_____, _____, and _____ are the components of the Criminal Justice
System? Ans: — Police, Courts, Corrections
What is a tort? Ans: — A civil wrong by one person to another
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Reports must be _____, _____, _____ and _____. Ans: — Clear,
Concise, Accurate and Complete
_____, _____, and _____ are the types of Evidence. Ans: — Physical
or real, Circumstantial, Testimonial
What is sadist? Ans: — One who inflicts pain to others
What is masochist? Ans: — Someone who inflicts pain on self
What are the Bill of Rights? Ans: — The first ten amendments to
the Constitution
1st Amendment Ans: — Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Right to
Assemble
2nd Amendment Ans: — Right to keep and bear arms
4th Amendment Ans: — Freedom from unreasonable searches and
seizures
5th Amendment Ans: — Criminal Proceedings; Due Process;
Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self
incrimination
6th Amendment Ans: — The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, right
to counsel
8th Amendment Ans: — No cruel and unusual punishment,
excessive bail
10th Amendment Ans: — State and Church
14th Amendment Ans: — Due process
_____ ____ is needed for Stop and Frisk. Ans: — Reasonable
Suspicion
The most important thing for a police officer in a critical incident
is _____ _____ . Ans: — Mental preparation
A firearm should be _____ _____ until you check it. Ans: —
Presumed Loaded
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_____, _____, _____, _____ and _____ are the five grades of homicide.
Ans: — 1st Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Negligent Homicide
Vehicular Homicide - Driver must be impaired
An arrest warrant is good for how long? Ans: — Until served
A search warrant is good for _____ _____. Ans: — 10 Days
A person can be held in another parish on a warrant for _____
_____. Ans: — 10 Days
The youngest a juvenile can be tried as an adult is _____ years old.
Ans: — 15
Three ways Probable Cause can be established. Ans: — Officer
knowledge
Information by Informant
Information plus Cooperation
What is Rape? Ans: — Non-consensual anal, vaginal or oral sexual
penetration.
What is Battery? Ans: — Intentional use of force or violence or the
administration of noxious liquid.
What is the Louisiana Code for O.W.I.? Ans: — LARS 14:98
What is the most important part of gun safety? Ans: — Point the
muzzle in a safe direction.
The Colt Revolver rotates? Ans: — Clockwise
The Smith & Wesson Revolver rotates? Ans: — Counter Clockwise
What are the 7 parts of a shotgun? Ans: — Barrel
Stock
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Receiver
Forearm
Trigger
Trigger Guard
Safety
What are the 5 different types of Gas and color? Ans: — CN - Red -
Tear Gas
CS - Blue - Irritant
DM - Green - Sickness Gas
OC - Orange - Pepper Gas
Yellow - Smoke
Where and when were the first chemical agents used? Ans: —
France - 1912
There are _____ parishes in Louisiana. Ans: — 64
_____, _____ and/or ______ the offender is an Accessory After the
Fact? Ans: — Harbor, Aid and Conceal
Heroin is a schedule _________ drug. Ans: — I
Marijuana is a schedule ____ drug. Ans: — I
Hydrocodone is a schedule ___ drug. Ans: — II
Cocaine is a schedule ___ drug Ans: — II
_____, _____, _____ and _____ are the four types of Auto Theft. Ans:
— Joy Riding, Transportation, Professional, and to Commit Crimes
For the charge of Vehicular Homicide, you must have the elements
of _____ or _____. Ans: — D.W.I or O.W.I
A juvenile should be Mirandized when arrested for a delinquent
act.
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Louisiana POST Study Guide Questions and
Correct Answers
Miranda vs. Arizona Ans: — The supreme court case in which the
court held that criminal suspects must be informed of their right
to consult with an attorney and of their right against self-
incrimination prior to questioning by police.
Mapp v. Ohio Ans: — Evidence illegally gathered by the police may
not be used in a criminal trial
Terry vs. Ohio Ans: — Allowed the police to stop and search a
suspect if he has reasonable suspicion that the person has
committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime.
Tennessee v. Garner Ans: — Deadly force may not be used against
an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the
escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that
the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to
the officers or others.
Graham v. Connor Ans: — Determined that the reasonableness of
a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of
how a reasonable officer on the scene would respond, rather than
from the 20/20 perspective of hindsight.
Carroll v. US Ans: — Automobiles may be searched without a
warrant because they are highly movable.
Katz v. US Ans: — Reasonable expectation of privacy; phone
conversations.
US v. Robinson Ans: — Scope of the search of a person incident to
arrest is for evidence of a crime, means of escape, & weapons.
_____, _____, and _____ are three types of reports? Ans: — Initial,
supplemental, concluding
_____, _____, and _____ are the components of the Criminal Justice
System? Ans: — Police, Courts, Corrections
What is a tort? Ans: — A civil wrong by one person to another
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Reports must be _____, _____, _____ and _____. Ans: — Clear,
Concise, Accurate and Complete
_____, _____, and _____ are the types of Evidence. Ans: — Physical
or real, Circumstantial, Testimonial
What is sadist? Ans: — One who inflicts pain to others
What is masochist? Ans: — Someone who inflicts pain on self
What are the Bill of Rights? Ans: — The first ten amendments to
the Constitution
1st Amendment Ans: — Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Right to
Assemble
2nd Amendment Ans: — Right to keep and bear arms
4th Amendment Ans: — Freedom from unreasonable searches and
seizures
5th Amendment Ans: — Criminal Proceedings; Due Process;
Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self
incrimination
6th Amendment Ans: — The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, right
to counsel
8th Amendment Ans: — No cruel and unusual punishment,
excessive bail
10th Amendment Ans: — State and Church
14th Amendment Ans: — Due process
_____ ____ is needed for Stop and Frisk. Ans: — Reasonable
Suspicion
The most important thing for a police officer in a critical incident
is _____ _____ . Ans: — Mental preparation
A firearm should be _____ _____ until you check it. Ans: —
Presumed Loaded
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_____, _____, _____, _____ and _____ are the five grades of homicide.
Ans: — 1st Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Negligent Homicide
Vehicular Homicide - Driver must be impaired
An arrest warrant is good for how long? Ans: — Until served
A search warrant is good for _____ _____. Ans: — 10 Days
A person can be held in another parish on a warrant for _____
_____. Ans: — 10 Days
The youngest a juvenile can be tried as an adult is _____ years old.
Ans: — 15
Three ways Probable Cause can be established. Ans: — Officer
knowledge
Information by Informant
Information plus Cooperation
What is Rape? Ans: — Non-consensual anal, vaginal or oral sexual
penetration.
What is Battery? Ans: — Intentional use of force or violence or the
administration of noxious liquid.
What is the Louisiana Code for O.W.I.? Ans: — LARS 14:98
What is the most important part of gun safety? Ans: — Point the
muzzle in a safe direction.
The Colt Revolver rotates? Ans: — Clockwise
The Smith & Wesson Revolver rotates? Ans: — Counter Clockwise
What are the 7 parts of a shotgun? Ans: — Barrel
Stock
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Receiver
Forearm
Trigger
Trigger Guard
Safety
What are the 5 different types of Gas and color? Ans: — CN - Red -
Tear Gas
CS - Blue - Irritant
DM - Green - Sickness Gas
OC - Orange - Pepper Gas
Yellow - Smoke
Where and when were the first chemical agents used? Ans: —
France - 1912
There are _____ parishes in Louisiana. Ans: — 64
_____, _____ and/or ______ the offender is an Accessory After the
Fact? Ans: — Harbor, Aid and Conceal
Heroin is a schedule _________ drug. Ans: — I
Marijuana is a schedule ____ drug. Ans: — I
Hydrocodone is a schedule ___ drug. Ans: — II
Cocaine is a schedule ___ drug Ans: — II
_____, _____, _____ and _____ are the four types of Auto Theft. Ans:
— Joy Riding, Transportation, Professional, and to Commit Crimes
For the charge of Vehicular Homicide, you must have the elements
of _____ or _____. Ans: — D.W.I or O.W.I
A juvenile should be Mirandized when arrested for a delinquent
act.
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