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Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be A: No. However, every law enforcement officer
reported in Statewide Traffic who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in
Accident Records System (STARS)? injury to or death of a person, or total property
damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred
dollars" or more to one person, or who otherwise
prepares a written report as a result of an
investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of
measurement in a traffic accident? determining the location of a point by measuring
angles to it from known points at either end of a
fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to
the point directly (trilateration). The point can then
be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one
known side and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints A: There are three main fingerprint patterns:
are there? Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of A: Juvenile Officer.
their rights?
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Q: Who can transport juveniles? A: Officers can transport juveniles to a juvenile
detention facility or to a medical facility for
treatment when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the
is not used in a STARRS report? "NA" box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not
Applicable) in the section. If the information is not
known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE
A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as
STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when
recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, A: Everyone - you must maintain situational
when conducting a traffic stop? awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers,
(everyone) traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden
compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for A: The Isosceles and the Weaver.
the pistol?
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated A: Yes
in the VIN?
Q: Can the VIN be located on the A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as
dashboard of a vehicle? shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and
trucks is located on the left front dashboard
adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Q: What three types of driving are A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
conducted in a law enforcement
vehicle?
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Q: When operating a vehicle in a A: Vehicles shall comply with all of the traffic laws
non-emergency status, what traffic and rules of the road that apply to all other
laws must be followed? vehicles.
Q: What should you not do for A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food or water.
someone suffering from heat stroke? While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate
first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned
environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and
remove any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take
the person's core body temperature and initiate
first aid to cool it to 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. If
no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to
initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her
skin with water from a sponge or garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin,
neck, and back. Because these areas are rich with
blood vessels close to the skin, cooling them may
reduce body temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool
water, or an ice bath.
Q: What should you not do for A: non-prescription pain medication
someone suffering from a heart
attack?
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questions fully solved & updated (Latest Update
2026) UPDATE!!
Save
Terms in this set (104)
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be A: No. However, every law enforcement officer
reported in Statewide Traffic who investigates a vehicle accident resulting in
Accident Records System (STARS)? injury to or death of a person, or total property
damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred
dollars" or more to one person, or who otherwise
prepares a written report as a result of an
investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of A: Triangulation - triangulation is the process of
measurement in a traffic accident? determining the location of a point by measuring
angles to it from known points at either end of a
fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to
the point directly (trilateration). The point can then
be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one
known side and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints A: There are three main fingerprint patterns:
are there? Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of A: Juvenile Officer.
their rights?
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Q: Who can transport juveniles? A: Officers can transport juveniles to a juvenile
detention facility or to a medical facility for
treatment when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that A: If the question asked does not apply, mark the
is not used in a STARRS report? "NA" box when available or neatly enter "NA" (Not
Applicable) in the section. If the information is not
known, enter "Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE
A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a A: Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as
STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr clock) when
recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, A: Everyone - you must maintain situational
when conducting a traffic stop? awareness at all times of the driver, any passengers,
(everyone) traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden
compartments such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for A: The Isosceles and the Weaver.
the pistol?
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated A: Yes
in the VIN?
Q: Can the VIN be located on the A: Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as
dashboard of a vehicle? shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and
trucks is located on the left front dashboard
adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
Q: What three types of driving are A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
conducted in a law enforcement
vehicle?
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Q: When operating a vehicle in a A: Vehicles shall comply with all of the traffic laws
non-emergency status, what traffic and rules of the road that apply to all other
laws must be followed? vehicles.
Q: What should you not do for A: Ice Blanket, do not give them food or water.
someone suffering from heat stroke? While waiting for the paramedics to arrive, initiate
first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned
environment -- or at least a cool, shady area -- and
remove any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take
the person's core body temperature and initiate
first aid to cool it to 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. If
no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to
initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her
skin with water from a sponge or garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin,
neck, and back. Because these areas are rich with
blood vessels close to the skin, cooling them may
reduce body temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool
water, or an ice bath.
Q: What should you not do for A: non-prescription pain medication
someone suffering from a heart
attack?
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