TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT LICENSING
LEVEL III EXAM , QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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1. Which of the following best describes probable cause?
A. A hunch an officer has
B. Reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred
C. Facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to
believe a crime has occurred
D. Evidence that proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Rationale: Probable cause requires objective facts, not just suspicion or
hunches.
2. Under Texas law, when can a peace officer make a warrantless
arrest for a felony?
A. Only if a felony is committed in the officer’s presence
B. Only with verbal consent from a supervisor
C. When the officer has probable cause to believe the person
committed a felony
D. Only during daytime hours
Rationale: Texas law allows warrantless felony arrests when there is
probable cause.
,3. Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures?
A. First
B. Fifth
C. Fourth
D. Sixth
Rationale: The Fourth Amendment ensures the right to be free from
unreasonable searches and seizures.
4. In use-of-force situations, the standard applied by Texas courts is:
A. Strict liability
B. Reasonableness under the circumstances
C. Preponderance of evidence
D. Absolute necessity
Rationale: Force must be reasonable based on the facts known to the
officer at the time.
5. Which of the following is an example of a custodial interrogation?
A. Casual conversation on the street
B. Questioning a suspect in a police station after arrest
C. Asking a witness for directions
D. Giving instructions during a traffic stop
Rationale: Custodial interrogation occurs when a person is in custody
and being questioned about a crime.
,6. When may an officer use deadly force?
A. To prevent property theft
B. To stop a traffic violation
C. To protect life or prevent serious bodily injury
D. Whenever they feel threatened
Rationale: Texas law limits deadly force to situations involving imminent
danger to life or serious injury.
7. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure?
A. Establish civil laws
B. Provide rules for criminal investigations and prosecutions
C. Define property rights
D. Set tax regulations
Rationale: It governs procedures for enforcing criminal law in Texas.
8. A peace officer may issue a citation in lieu of arrest for which
offense?
A. Capital murder
B. Class C misdemeanor
C. Aggravated assault
D. Robbery
Rationale: Minor offenses, like Class C misdemeanors, often allow
citation in lieu of arrest.
9. Which of the following constitutes official misconduct?
, A. Reporting a crime truthfully
B. Acting in an official capacity with intent to harm someone
C. Giving lawful orders
D. Attending mandatory training
Rationale: Official misconduct involves wrongful acts by an officer while
performing official duties.
10. Which is a key duty of a peace officer during an arrest?
A. Ensure the suspect’s rights are respected
B. Ignore officer safety rules
C. Avoid documenting the arrest
D. Detain witnesses unnecessarily
Rationale: Officers must respect constitutional and statutory rights
during arrest.
11. When conducting a traffic stop, an officer may:
A. Search the vehicle without cause
B. Request the driver’s license and registration
C. Seize personal items without justification
D. Enter the vehicle without consent
Rationale: Officers may ask for identification and registration; searches
require probable cause or consent.
12. Which of the following best defines reasonable suspicion?
A. A random guess
B. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
LEVEL III EXAM , QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Which of the following best describes probable cause?
A. A hunch an officer has
B. Reasonable suspicion that a crime has occurred
C. Facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to
believe a crime has occurred
D. Evidence that proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Rationale: Probable cause requires objective facts, not just suspicion or
hunches.
2. Under Texas law, when can a peace officer make a warrantless
arrest for a felony?
A. Only if a felony is committed in the officer’s presence
B. Only with verbal consent from a supervisor
C. When the officer has probable cause to believe the person
committed a felony
D. Only during daytime hours
Rationale: Texas law allows warrantless felony arrests when there is
probable cause.
,3. Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures?
A. First
B. Fifth
C. Fourth
D. Sixth
Rationale: The Fourth Amendment ensures the right to be free from
unreasonable searches and seizures.
4. In use-of-force situations, the standard applied by Texas courts is:
A. Strict liability
B. Reasonableness under the circumstances
C. Preponderance of evidence
D. Absolute necessity
Rationale: Force must be reasonable based on the facts known to the
officer at the time.
5. Which of the following is an example of a custodial interrogation?
A. Casual conversation on the street
B. Questioning a suspect in a police station after arrest
C. Asking a witness for directions
D. Giving instructions during a traffic stop
Rationale: Custodial interrogation occurs when a person is in custody
and being questioned about a crime.
,6. When may an officer use deadly force?
A. To prevent property theft
B. To stop a traffic violation
C. To protect life or prevent serious bodily injury
D. Whenever they feel threatened
Rationale: Texas law limits deadly force to situations involving imminent
danger to life or serious injury.
7. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure?
A. Establish civil laws
B. Provide rules for criminal investigations and prosecutions
C. Define property rights
D. Set tax regulations
Rationale: It governs procedures for enforcing criminal law in Texas.
8. A peace officer may issue a citation in lieu of arrest for which
offense?
A. Capital murder
B. Class C misdemeanor
C. Aggravated assault
D. Robbery
Rationale: Minor offenses, like Class C misdemeanors, often allow
citation in lieu of arrest.
9. Which of the following constitutes official misconduct?
, A. Reporting a crime truthfully
B. Acting in an official capacity with intent to harm someone
C. Giving lawful orders
D. Attending mandatory training
Rationale: Official misconduct involves wrongful acts by an officer while
performing official duties.
10. Which is a key duty of a peace officer during an arrest?
A. Ensure the suspect’s rights are respected
B. Ignore officer safety rules
C. Avoid documenting the arrest
D. Detain witnesses unnecessarily
Rationale: Officers must respect constitutional and statutory rights
during arrest.
11. When conducting a traffic stop, an officer may:
A. Search the vehicle without cause
B. Request the driver’s license and registration
C. Seize personal items without justification
D. Enter the vehicle without consent
Rationale: Officers may ask for identification and registration; searches
require probable cause or consent.
12. Which of the following best defines reasonable suspicion?
A. A random guess
B. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt
