CPD STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the missing Person categories? - Answers :Catastrophic missing; Dependent
adult (mental limitation) parent family abduction; runaway; unknown and voluntary
missing adult; stranger abduction suspicious circumstances (know the difference
between catastrophic missing and suspicious circumstances)
what are the interrogation requirement? - Answers :in private; no distraction; sit between
offender and exit; no obstacle between interviewer and suspect.
6th Amendment only applies at what point? - Answers :At/ after formal criminal
changes.
Which one is NOT an indicator of domestic violence abuse? - Answers :When a parent
tells a child what to do (physical abuse, emotional distress and sleep deprived are
indicators.
An officer keys the radio, speaks calmly states all the information needed correctly,
what did he do wrong? - Answers :He failed to ask if the line was clear.
Which procedures will vary according to whether the traffic stop is ''low risk'' or ''high
risk''? - Answers :the position of the patrol car.
why is a vehicle search after an impoundment? - Answers :Protect property and find
contraband.
When handcuffing a subject, how should the subject comply? - Answers :Hands behind
back and palms out.
Who should be contacted to verify a suspended license? - Answers :The secretary of
state.
Commercial/ business building crime prevention techniques include all the following
except? - Answers :Ladder access to roof. (worded differently, but you'll know once you
see the list of answers to this question)
What is NOT a threat to officer wellness? - Answers :Moderating eating styles.
What offenses that cannot result in an impounded vehicle? - Answers :Speeding.
If you don't have reasonable accommodation for a deaf person you have pulled over,
what act are you violating? - Answers :American Disabilities Act.
What are the forcible felonies? (MAACK BART) - Answers :Murder, Aggravated battery
w /GBH; Aggravated criminal sexual assault. criminal sexual assault/ predatory criminal
,sexual assault; kidnapping/ aggravated kidnapping; burglary/ residential burglary arson/
aggravated arson; robbery and treason.
Can you disclose confidential information to potential Jurors? - Answers :No. only the
judge and prosecutor are allowed this information.
What are the responsibilities of homeland security? - Answers :Prevent terrorism and
enhance security; secure and manage borders; enforce and administer administration
laws; safeguard and secure cyberspace; ensure resilience of disaster. ( know all)
What is the reasonable amount of force? - Answers :The minimum amount.
In a diagram, a box on the upper right hand corner with symbols, shapes of objects, and
other identifiers on the diagram, is called? - Answers :Legend.
Brass knuckles, club, baton are example of? - Answers :Impact weapon.
Who has the responsibility to notify another jurisdiction and or neighboring
municipalities of crime? - Answers :telecommunications.
Define Infancy? - Answers :No person can be convicted of an offense if they have not
had a 13th birthday.
An officer is not liable for emergency medical care unless it's willful and wanton
misconduct ( reckless) , under which act? - Answers :The Good Samaritan act.
Cruel and unusual punishment ( ex beating a prisoner in custody or denying medical
attention) is a violation of which amendment? - Answers :8th amendment.
How do you keep blood evidence? - Answers :Paper bag ( porous material)
How to communicate with people with mental illness? - Answers :calm friendly attitude;
do not support hallucination; do not become personally involved; use de- escalation
techniques.
What is the time limit for prosecuting a felony/misdemeanor? - Answers :3 years / 18
months
What do you tell a victim of sexual assault? - Answers :if the sexual assault occurred
within the past 7 days, encourage the victim to have a sexual assault medical forensic
examination.
When in a pursuit, who is responsible for having the necessary number of units? -
Answers :Dispatch. ( not to be confused with Supervisor)
, During low light conditions for traffic signaling an officer should utilize what tool? -
Answers :An illuminated baton.
The method of operation (crime pattern) is called what? - Answers :Modus Operandi
What is included in the traffic crash report? - Answers :Facts about the accident;
witness info.
What is the term used when multiple ( 2 or more) police vehicles participate in a
pursuit? - Answers :Caravanning.
When is a civil wrong that can considered negligence, for which the court will provide a
remedy in the form of action for damages? - Answers :Tort
How many sections is the VIN divided into? - Answers :4
How do you look up information on someone? - Answers :LEADS and NCIC
What are elements to consider when evaluating am order of protection? - Answers :that
it is a valid order, signed and legal; probable cause to believe order has been violated.
What can a parties of traffic accident exchange information on their own? - Answers
:when damages has an est. value of $1500 or less.
An adult is aware of a 13 year old (minor) being sexually abused but does not say
anything. what is the charge? - Answers :Failure to report.
Define Adjudicatory hearing. - Answers :Charges are dropped, trial plea deal, etc.
After caring for the injured at a traffic crash scene, which of the following indicates the
action the officer should take next? - Answers :Block off the area that contains physical
evidence.
when the minor is alleged to be (or has been) an adjudicated delinquent, what do you
call the type pf temporary care they are placed under? - Answers :Detention.
homeland security was founded in what year? - Answers :2002
A mother gains full custody of child and the father takes the child. this is called what? -
Answers :Child abduction.
What does the 6th amendment include? - Answers :Speedy Trial, Public Trial, Impartial
Jury, Informed of Pending Charges, Right to Legal Counsel (Gideon v Wainwright, U.S.
v Wade; Gilbert v California)
How many people to be considered a Mob? - Answers :minimum of 2
What are the missing Person categories? - Answers :Catastrophic missing; Dependent
adult (mental limitation) parent family abduction; runaway; unknown and voluntary
missing adult; stranger abduction suspicious circumstances (know the difference
between catastrophic missing and suspicious circumstances)
what are the interrogation requirement? - Answers :in private; no distraction; sit between
offender and exit; no obstacle between interviewer and suspect.
6th Amendment only applies at what point? - Answers :At/ after formal criminal
changes.
Which one is NOT an indicator of domestic violence abuse? - Answers :When a parent
tells a child what to do (physical abuse, emotional distress and sleep deprived are
indicators.
An officer keys the radio, speaks calmly states all the information needed correctly,
what did he do wrong? - Answers :He failed to ask if the line was clear.
Which procedures will vary according to whether the traffic stop is ''low risk'' or ''high
risk''? - Answers :the position of the patrol car.
why is a vehicle search after an impoundment? - Answers :Protect property and find
contraband.
When handcuffing a subject, how should the subject comply? - Answers :Hands behind
back and palms out.
Who should be contacted to verify a suspended license? - Answers :The secretary of
state.
Commercial/ business building crime prevention techniques include all the following
except? - Answers :Ladder access to roof. (worded differently, but you'll know once you
see the list of answers to this question)
What is NOT a threat to officer wellness? - Answers :Moderating eating styles.
What offenses that cannot result in an impounded vehicle? - Answers :Speeding.
If you don't have reasonable accommodation for a deaf person you have pulled over,
what act are you violating? - Answers :American Disabilities Act.
What are the forcible felonies? (MAACK BART) - Answers :Murder, Aggravated battery
w /GBH; Aggravated criminal sexual assault. criminal sexual assault/ predatory criminal
,sexual assault; kidnapping/ aggravated kidnapping; burglary/ residential burglary arson/
aggravated arson; robbery and treason.
Can you disclose confidential information to potential Jurors? - Answers :No. only the
judge and prosecutor are allowed this information.
What are the responsibilities of homeland security? - Answers :Prevent terrorism and
enhance security; secure and manage borders; enforce and administer administration
laws; safeguard and secure cyberspace; ensure resilience of disaster. ( know all)
What is the reasonable amount of force? - Answers :The minimum amount.
In a diagram, a box on the upper right hand corner with symbols, shapes of objects, and
other identifiers on the diagram, is called? - Answers :Legend.
Brass knuckles, club, baton are example of? - Answers :Impact weapon.
Who has the responsibility to notify another jurisdiction and or neighboring
municipalities of crime? - Answers :telecommunications.
Define Infancy? - Answers :No person can be convicted of an offense if they have not
had a 13th birthday.
An officer is not liable for emergency medical care unless it's willful and wanton
misconduct ( reckless) , under which act? - Answers :The Good Samaritan act.
Cruel and unusual punishment ( ex beating a prisoner in custody or denying medical
attention) is a violation of which amendment? - Answers :8th amendment.
How do you keep blood evidence? - Answers :Paper bag ( porous material)
How to communicate with people with mental illness? - Answers :calm friendly attitude;
do not support hallucination; do not become personally involved; use de- escalation
techniques.
What is the time limit for prosecuting a felony/misdemeanor? - Answers :3 years / 18
months
What do you tell a victim of sexual assault? - Answers :if the sexual assault occurred
within the past 7 days, encourage the victim to have a sexual assault medical forensic
examination.
When in a pursuit, who is responsible for having the necessary number of units? -
Answers :Dispatch. ( not to be confused with Supervisor)
, During low light conditions for traffic signaling an officer should utilize what tool? -
Answers :An illuminated baton.
The method of operation (crime pattern) is called what? - Answers :Modus Operandi
What is included in the traffic crash report? - Answers :Facts about the accident;
witness info.
What is the term used when multiple ( 2 or more) police vehicles participate in a
pursuit? - Answers :Caravanning.
When is a civil wrong that can considered negligence, for which the court will provide a
remedy in the form of action for damages? - Answers :Tort
How many sections is the VIN divided into? - Answers :4
How do you look up information on someone? - Answers :LEADS and NCIC
What are elements to consider when evaluating am order of protection? - Answers :that
it is a valid order, signed and legal; probable cause to believe order has been violated.
What can a parties of traffic accident exchange information on their own? - Answers
:when damages has an est. value of $1500 or less.
An adult is aware of a 13 year old (minor) being sexually abused but does not say
anything. what is the charge? - Answers :Failure to report.
Define Adjudicatory hearing. - Answers :Charges are dropped, trial plea deal, etc.
After caring for the injured at a traffic crash scene, which of the following indicates the
action the officer should take next? - Answers :Block off the area that contains physical
evidence.
when the minor is alleged to be (or has been) an adjudicated delinquent, what do you
call the type pf temporary care they are placed under? - Answers :Detention.
homeland security was founded in what year? - Answers :2002
A mother gains full custody of child and the father takes the child. this is called what? -
Answers :Child abduction.
What does the 6th amendment include? - Answers :Speedy Trial, Public Trial, Impartial
Jury, Informed of Pending Charges, Right to Legal Counsel (Gideon v Wainwright, U.S.
v Wade; Gilbert v California)
How many people to be considered a Mob? - Answers :minimum of 2
