POLICE SERGEANT EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE BUNDLED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Unreasonable. Answer: Any search or seizure not based upon a
warrant is considered unreasonable unless an exception exists, e.g.,
consent, exigency circumstances, vehicle searches, stop and frisk,
etc.
◉ United States Supreme Court. Answer: Held that police could
conduct a warrantless search with the consent of the occupant who
possesses common authority over the premises even if another
occupant has objected to the search, but is physically absent from
the premises due to a lawful detention or arrest
◉ cell phone information. Answer: Cannot be viewed or accessed in
any way without a warrant. This holding is the same as the Florida
Supreme Court's holding in Small v.s. State.
◉ What would happen if an officer or prosecutor view a defendant
cell phone without a warrant. Answer: The evidence can be
suppressed
, ◉ Can a officer view a defendant's cell phone during a search
incident to arrest. Answer: No
◉ When can a officer use what he viewed as evidence in a
defendant's cell phone ?. Answer: While a search incident to arrest
warrant exception is still clearly valid.
◉ When is a officer required to give noticed of his office and the
purpose of his presence. Answer: When on duty, to enter the
premises of another for the purpose of executing a search warrant
or effecting an arrest with or without a warrant
◉ When can an officer use forced to gain admittance. Answer: After
the officer has announced their authority and purpose in order to
make an arrest either by warrant or for a felony with or without a
warrant
◉ Can an officer make entry if the property does not belong to the
person of interest. Answer: Yes, if there is reason to believe that the
person of interest is there.
◉ Arrest can be made with warrant and for warrantless arrest.
Answer: DUE TO EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND HOT PURSUIT.
COMPLETE BUNDLED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Unreasonable. Answer: Any search or seizure not based upon a
warrant is considered unreasonable unless an exception exists, e.g.,
consent, exigency circumstances, vehicle searches, stop and frisk,
etc.
◉ United States Supreme Court. Answer: Held that police could
conduct a warrantless search with the consent of the occupant who
possesses common authority over the premises even if another
occupant has objected to the search, but is physically absent from
the premises due to a lawful detention or arrest
◉ cell phone information. Answer: Cannot be viewed or accessed in
any way without a warrant. This holding is the same as the Florida
Supreme Court's holding in Small v.s. State.
◉ What would happen if an officer or prosecutor view a defendant
cell phone without a warrant. Answer: The evidence can be
suppressed
, ◉ Can a officer view a defendant's cell phone during a search
incident to arrest. Answer: No
◉ When can a officer use what he viewed as evidence in a
defendant's cell phone ?. Answer: While a search incident to arrest
warrant exception is still clearly valid.
◉ When is a officer required to give noticed of his office and the
purpose of his presence. Answer: When on duty, to enter the
premises of another for the purpose of executing a search warrant
or effecting an arrest with or without a warrant
◉ When can an officer use forced to gain admittance. Answer: After
the officer has announced their authority and purpose in order to
make an arrest either by warrant or for a felony with or without a
warrant
◉ Can an officer make entry if the property does not belong to the
person of interest. Answer: Yes, if there is reason to believe that the
person of interest is there.
◉ Arrest can be made with warrant and for warrantless arrest.
Answer: DUE TO EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND HOT PURSUIT.
