POLICE ENTRANCE EXAM
What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - Answer-Accident data,
enforcement activity records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - Answer-"Storage Form" along
with a description of property found within the vehicle.
When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - Answer-ll
requests must be submitted in writing to the Traffic Bureau within ten days of
storage.
Who acts as the hearing officer for an impound hearing? - Answer-Traffic officer or
Bureau Sergeant
When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - Answer-The suspect
must be in custody and the officer must have a reason to believe the suspect is
intoxicated; the blood is taken in a medically approved manner; and only reasonable
force may be used to restrain the arrestee.
When is the impound hearing conducted if approved? - Answer-Within 48 hours of
the request excluding weekends and holidays.
Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? -
Answer-The arrestee refuses to submit a chemical test; fails to complete the
selected test; declines a breath test and demands blood or urine test and the
arresting officer has reasonable cause to believe the the arrestee's Blood Alcohol
Content (BAC) will exceed the .08% level; arrestee completes the breath tests which
show a BAC of .08% or higher.
What needs to be forwarded for a notification of a license suspension? - Answer-
Officer's statement form, Order of suspension form, Copy of the printout of the breath
test (if taken), Traffic collision report if applicable, The offenders drivers license.
When should a citation for a traffic violation be enforced? - Answer-When an officer
feels it is appropriate.
What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - Answer-To reduce traffic collisions.
When should a traffic violation warning be used? - Answer-In each situation and
substituted for arrests or citations when the circumstances warrant, especially in the
case of inadvertent violations.
What should officers do upon issuance of a citation? - Answer-Explanation of of the
violation or charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or mandatory
appearance by the motorist.
, Where do you get a replacement reflective vest and who do you notify if you need to
do so? - Answer-Patrol Bureau equipment room, and if the equipment room needs to
be replenished, notify the Training Manager immediately.
When can a physical arrest occur? - Answer-Vehicular manslaughter; felony and
misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs; felony or misdemeanor
hit-and-run; any other misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (e.g., reckless
driving with extenuating circumstances, etc.)
What should an officer do in a situation of pulling someone over with a suspended or
revoked driver's license? - Answer-Officer will issue a traffic citation. If the violator
still has possession of his/her license, the license is seized. The officer will advise
the violator of the suspension or revocation and issue citation. The officer then
completes a Verbal Notice Form and forwards the form and license to the Traffic
Bureau.
When does a traffic collision on private property warrant a report? - Answer-When
there is a death or serious injury to any person involved, a hit-and-run violation, or
vehicle code violation. A Traffic Information Report may be taken at the discretion of
any supervisor.
Who is responsible for distribution of the ITRS manual? - Answer-The Traffic Bureau
Commander.
When does a traffic collision on roadways or highways warrant a report? - Answer-
When there is a death or injury to any persons involved in the collision, a violation of
the vehicle code, or if one is requested by either driver for a traffic collision report.
When is towing of a vehicle in a traffic collision required? - Answer-If the vehicle is
damaged in the collision or if there is a death, an injury, a vehicle code violation or if
one is requested by either driver for a report.
If towing of a vehicle is not required, when can a tow truck still be called? - Answer-
At the request of the driver when the vehicle may not need to be towed.
When towing of a vehicle is required, what is the process of the removal? - Answer-
Direct the driver to select a towing company, if possible, and shall relay towing
company info to the dispatcher. If none are preferred, a company is selected from a
"no preference tow company list in Communications.
When can a stored or impound hearing occur? - Answer-Upon the request of the
registered or legal owner of the vehicle or their agent.
What amount of force is permitable in a forced withdrawal of blood? - Answer-In
felony cases force that reasonably appears necessary to overcome the resistance to
the blood being drawn will be permitted.
What is the process of a stored or impound hearing? - Answer-To evaluate the
validity of a stored or impounded vehicle. Evidence may be submitted and reviewed
by the hearing officer to determine if the vehicle was lawfully stored.
What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - Answer-Accident data,
enforcement activity records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - Answer-"Storage Form" along
with a description of property found within the vehicle.
When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - Answer-ll
requests must be submitted in writing to the Traffic Bureau within ten days of
storage.
Who acts as the hearing officer for an impound hearing? - Answer-Traffic officer or
Bureau Sergeant
When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - Answer-The suspect
must be in custody and the officer must have a reason to believe the suspect is
intoxicated; the blood is taken in a medically approved manner; and only reasonable
force may be used to restrain the arrestee.
When is the impound hearing conducted if approved? - Answer-Within 48 hours of
the request excluding weekends and holidays.
Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? -
Answer-The arrestee refuses to submit a chemical test; fails to complete the
selected test; declines a breath test and demands blood or urine test and the
arresting officer has reasonable cause to believe the the arrestee's Blood Alcohol
Content (BAC) will exceed the .08% level; arrestee completes the breath tests which
show a BAC of .08% or higher.
What needs to be forwarded for a notification of a license suspension? - Answer-
Officer's statement form, Order of suspension form, Copy of the printout of the breath
test (if taken), Traffic collision report if applicable, The offenders drivers license.
When should a citation for a traffic violation be enforced? - Answer-When an officer
feels it is appropriate.
What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - Answer-To reduce traffic collisions.
When should a traffic violation warning be used? - Answer-In each situation and
substituted for arrests or citations when the circumstances warrant, especially in the
case of inadvertent violations.
What should officers do upon issuance of a citation? - Answer-Explanation of of the
violation or charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or mandatory
appearance by the motorist.
, Where do you get a replacement reflective vest and who do you notify if you need to
do so? - Answer-Patrol Bureau equipment room, and if the equipment room needs to
be replenished, notify the Training Manager immediately.
When can a physical arrest occur? - Answer-Vehicular manslaughter; felony and
misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs; felony or misdemeanor
hit-and-run; any other misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (e.g., reckless
driving with extenuating circumstances, etc.)
What should an officer do in a situation of pulling someone over with a suspended or
revoked driver's license? - Answer-Officer will issue a traffic citation. If the violator
still has possession of his/her license, the license is seized. The officer will advise
the violator of the suspension or revocation and issue citation. The officer then
completes a Verbal Notice Form and forwards the form and license to the Traffic
Bureau.
When does a traffic collision on private property warrant a report? - Answer-When
there is a death or serious injury to any person involved, a hit-and-run violation, or
vehicle code violation. A Traffic Information Report may be taken at the discretion of
any supervisor.
Who is responsible for distribution of the ITRS manual? - Answer-The Traffic Bureau
Commander.
When does a traffic collision on roadways or highways warrant a report? - Answer-
When there is a death or injury to any persons involved in the collision, a violation of
the vehicle code, or if one is requested by either driver for a traffic collision report.
When is towing of a vehicle in a traffic collision required? - Answer-If the vehicle is
damaged in the collision or if there is a death, an injury, a vehicle code violation or if
one is requested by either driver for a report.
If towing of a vehicle is not required, when can a tow truck still be called? - Answer-
At the request of the driver when the vehicle may not need to be towed.
When towing of a vehicle is required, what is the process of the removal? - Answer-
Direct the driver to select a towing company, if possible, and shall relay towing
company info to the dispatcher. If none are preferred, a company is selected from a
"no preference tow company list in Communications.
When can a stored or impound hearing occur? - Answer-Upon the request of the
registered or legal owner of the vehicle or their agent.
What amount of force is permitable in a forced withdrawal of blood? - Answer-In
felony cases force that reasonably appears necessary to overcome the resistance to
the blood being drawn will be permitted.
What is the process of a stored or impound hearing? - Answer-To evaluate the
validity of a stored or impounded vehicle. Evidence may be submitted and reviewed
by the hearing officer to determine if the vehicle was lawfully stored.
