CSO Exam study guide| 149 questions| with complete
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1. The mission of the Tucson Police Department is - ANSWER-To serve the public in
partnership with our community, to protect life and property, prevent crime, and resolve
problems.
2. The seven values of the Tucson Police Department are? - ANSWER-1.LEADERSHIP
2.SERVICE ORIENTATION
3.INTEGRITY
4.EXCELLENCE
5.FAIRNESS
6.TEAMWORK
7.PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
3. Anything of value intended to benefit the receiver and given to the person because of
his/her position of authority is a? - ANSWER-Gratuity
3. What is a bribe? - ANSWER-An agreement or understanding for the acceptance of
money or goods for an exchange of the recipient influencing the actions.
4. T.A.C.T. is an acronym standing for? - ANSWER-Think
Aware
Courteous
Tactical
5. What is malfeasance? - ANSWER-Doing something you know is wrong
6. What is a negative quick fix when dealing with stress? - ANSWER-Drugs, Alcohol,
Violence, shopping, gambling
7. The six components of Physical Fitness are? - ANSWER-1.Cardio Vascular
Endurance
2.Muscular strength
3.Muscular endurance
4.Flexibility
5.Anaerobic power
6.Speed and Agility
Stress is inevitable; the goal is to stay healthy enough to - ANSWER-Mentally
What is the most important step to managing stress? - ANSWER-identifying your
personal triggers
11. Our duty to protect and serve the public requires us to - ANSWER-Arrive Safely
Provide Medical Assistance
Protect People and Property
Secure Evidence at the Scene
Remove Conditions that could lead to additional collisions
12. What information must be exchanged between drivers per ARS 28-663 if involved in
a collision? - ANSWER-Driver name address and registration number
13. An intersection is defined as? - ANSWER-where two or more roadways are connect
or cross.
14. Intersection related means? - ANSWER-Junction area is 20 feet prior to intersection
What area is indicated on the diagram below?
, 20 feet from intersection in the diagram - ANSWER-Junction area is 20 feet prior to
intersection
16. What information will you need for documentation of victims, witnesses and
suspects? - ANSWER-Current full name, phone, DOB, address
A report of burglary with forced entry would be classified using what UCR? - ANSWER-
05.01
If your report is classified as an 07.01, what type of report is it? - ANSWER-Motor
Vehicle Theft; Stolen
19. You have responded to the report of a stolen vehicle recovery investigation. What
kind of documentation do you need to complete for this report? - ANSWER-shall
prepare a Supplementary Report
20. Who do you need to contact after taking a stolen vehicle report? - ANSWER-TWX
within 30 minutes
21. Per General Orders 2020, circumstances that may influence the level of force used
by the officer may include, but are not limited to - ANSWER-Nature of defense, behavior
and action, physical size, visibility of additional officers.
22. Per the force model in General Orders 2040, examples of officer presence are but
are not limited to? - ANSWER-Nature of defense, behavior and action, physical size,
visibility of additional officers. / true
23. A straight or an expandable baton is considered as what kind of intermediate
weapon? - ANSWER-Impact weapon
24. What are the four elements of force? - ANSWER-Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy,
Preclusion
25. While working the swing shift on the west side of town you are driving south on a
residential street when you see a parked vehicle facing north on the west side of the
street. The vehicle is parked facing the wrong way and there is no one with the vehicle.
You decide to issue a citation for the violation. What form(s) are required for this
violation? - ANSWER-Tucson City Code parking citation
26. What does Tucson City Code require when enforcing a handicapped parking
violation? - ANSWER-Has to have the posted sign with the ARS statue plaque
27. A business is complaining that a vehicle is parked in the handicapped parking space
in front of their building and they want the person cited. When you arrive what is the
appropriate action to take? - ANSWER-C. You observe the vehicle in the parking space
that has handicap space with the sticker that has the tucson city code and Issue the
citation and leave it in the windshield and notify the business owner of the citation.
28. What are the causes of distracted driving? - ANSWER-phone, eating, adjusting the
radio
29. Driving with due regard means? - ANSWER-Abiding the traffic law
Driving safety
Being patient
30. A CSO is a noncommissioned officer, which means that you _____________
operate a department vehicle Code 3. - ANSWER-Shall not
31. If a supervisor advises you, as a CSO, to respond to a call for service Code 3 you
shall? - ANSWER-Advise the supervisor that I am not authorized to drive Code 3.
32. What do you do if you encounter a threat or come under attack? - ANSWER-Leave
the area
solutions
1. The mission of the Tucson Police Department is - ANSWER-To serve the public in
partnership with our community, to protect life and property, prevent crime, and resolve
problems.
2. The seven values of the Tucson Police Department are? - ANSWER-1.LEADERSHIP
2.SERVICE ORIENTATION
3.INTEGRITY
4.EXCELLENCE
5.FAIRNESS
6.TEAMWORK
7.PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
3. Anything of value intended to benefit the receiver and given to the person because of
his/her position of authority is a? - ANSWER-Gratuity
3. What is a bribe? - ANSWER-An agreement or understanding for the acceptance of
money or goods for an exchange of the recipient influencing the actions.
4. T.A.C.T. is an acronym standing for? - ANSWER-Think
Aware
Courteous
Tactical
5. What is malfeasance? - ANSWER-Doing something you know is wrong
6. What is a negative quick fix when dealing with stress? - ANSWER-Drugs, Alcohol,
Violence, shopping, gambling
7. The six components of Physical Fitness are? - ANSWER-1.Cardio Vascular
Endurance
2.Muscular strength
3.Muscular endurance
4.Flexibility
5.Anaerobic power
6.Speed and Agility
Stress is inevitable; the goal is to stay healthy enough to - ANSWER-Mentally
What is the most important step to managing stress? - ANSWER-identifying your
personal triggers
11. Our duty to protect and serve the public requires us to - ANSWER-Arrive Safely
Provide Medical Assistance
Protect People and Property
Secure Evidence at the Scene
Remove Conditions that could lead to additional collisions
12. What information must be exchanged between drivers per ARS 28-663 if involved in
a collision? - ANSWER-Driver name address and registration number
13. An intersection is defined as? - ANSWER-where two or more roadways are connect
or cross.
14. Intersection related means? - ANSWER-Junction area is 20 feet prior to intersection
What area is indicated on the diagram below?
, 20 feet from intersection in the diagram - ANSWER-Junction area is 20 feet prior to
intersection
16. What information will you need for documentation of victims, witnesses and
suspects? - ANSWER-Current full name, phone, DOB, address
A report of burglary with forced entry would be classified using what UCR? - ANSWER-
05.01
If your report is classified as an 07.01, what type of report is it? - ANSWER-Motor
Vehicle Theft; Stolen
19. You have responded to the report of a stolen vehicle recovery investigation. What
kind of documentation do you need to complete for this report? - ANSWER-shall
prepare a Supplementary Report
20. Who do you need to contact after taking a stolen vehicle report? - ANSWER-TWX
within 30 minutes
21. Per General Orders 2020, circumstances that may influence the level of force used
by the officer may include, but are not limited to - ANSWER-Nature of defense, behavior
and action, physical size, visibility of additional officers.
22. Per the force model in General Orders 2040, examples of officer presence are but
are not limited to? - ANSWER-Nature of defense, behavior and action, physical size,
visibility of additional officers. / true
23. A straight or an expandable baton is considered as what kind of intermediate
weapon? - ANSWER-Impact weapon
24. What are the four elements of force? - ANSWER-Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy,
Preclusion
25. While working the swing shift on the west side of town you are driving south on a
residential street when you see a parked vehicle facing north on the west side of the
street. The vehicle is parked facing the wrong way and there is no one with the vehicle.
You decide to issue a citation for the violation. What form(s) are required for this
violation? - ANSWER-Tucson City Code parking citation
26. What does Tucson City Code require when enforcing a handicapped parking
violation? - ANSWER-Has to have the posted sign with the ARS statue plaque
27. A business is complaining that a vehicle is parked in the handicapped parking space
in front of their building and they want the person cited. When you arrive what is the
appropriate action to take? - ANSWER-C. You observe the vehicle in the parking space
that has handicap space with the sticker that has the tucson city code and Issue the
citation and leave it in the windshield and notify the business owner of the citation.
28. What are the causes of distracted driving? - ANSWER-phone, eating, adjusting the
radio
29. Driving with due regard means? - ANSWER-Abiding the traffic law
Driving safety
Being patient
30. A CSO is a noncommissioned officer, which means that you _____________
operate a department vehicle Code 3. - ANSWER-Shall not
31. If a supervisor advises you, as a CSO, to respond to a call for service Code 3 you
shall? - ANSWER-Advise the supervisor that I am not authorized to drive Code 3.
32. What do you do if you encounter a threat or come under attack? - ANSWER-Leave
the area
