IDAHO POST EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
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What are the 6 pillars of character? - ANS Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, justice &
fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
What are principles? - ANS Universally held values that never change.
What are values? - ANS Beliefs that a person holds true.
What are morals? - ANS A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and
determines the purpose and course of our lives.
What are the 4 components of intemperance? - ANS Anger, lust, greed, and peer pressure.
What are the 7 burdens of proof? - ANS No evidence, scintilla, reasonable suspicion,
probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond a reasonable doubt.
Describe scintilla. - ANS A trace; even the smallest amount.
Describe reasonable suspicion. - ANS Based on articulable facts or reason; more than a mere
hunch, speculation, or guess.
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, Describe probable cause. - ANS The possession of information that would lead one to believe
that a person they have placed under arrest is guilty of a crime.
What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous? - ANS Bulges in clothing that
resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the encounter happens in a high
crime area; the individual makes threatening movements; the individual appears nervous or
agitated; the individual appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the individual is
uncooperative or attempts to flee; the individual has a reputation of being dangerous.
In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure? - ANS By a
show of authority that results in actual submission, or by application of physical force.
Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a limited
frisk? - ANS When the officer has reasonable, articulable suspicion that the suspect has
been/is/is about to be engaged in criminal activity; when the officer reasonably believes the
suspect is armed and dangerous; or when the officer has immediate concern for the safety of
himself or others.
Describe the responsibilities of the district court. - ANS There are 7 districts in Idaho, and 45
district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary hearing; they handle appeals from
the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve search warrants; they hear civil disputes
above $10,000.
Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals. - ANS The court of appeals consists of 1
chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3-judge panel; it hears appeals
from district courts that are assigned to them by the supreme court.
What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply? - ANS There is a
reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was a seizure; the listed acts are
done by a government authority.
What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho? - ANS Magistrate, district, court of appeals, and
supreme court.
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, What is the punishment for a felony? - ANS Imprisonment in the state prison, not exceeding
5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
What is the punishment for a misdemeanor? - ANS Imprisonment in county jail, not
exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may also impose a fee up to
$1,000.
What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy? - ANS 2 or more people are involved; all persons
involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed by one person.
What is the punishment for conspiracy? - ANS The same as the crime that is being conspired.
What is the punishment for solicitation? - ANS The same as attempt (generally, half the
sentence for the completed crime).
What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof? -
ANS Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply); temporary detention
(reasonable suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
What are the 3 most common burdens of proof? - ANS Probable cause, reasonable suspicion,
and preponderance.
What are the 5 elements of a crime? - ANS Identity, date, location, act (commission or
omission), and intent.
What are the 3 inchoate crimes? - ANS Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
What are some examples of natural water hazards? - ANS Slippery rocks, irregular bottoms,
trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
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How close to shore to most injuries happen? - ANS Within 10 feet.
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, What are the 4 steps of water rescue? - ANS Preach, reach, throw, go and tow.
What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues? - ANS Is this a rescue or a recovery?
What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue? - ANS Officers, innocents,
victims, property.
What are some examples of manmade water hazards? - ANS Dams, canals, submerged
objects, bridges and roadways.
Describe the Bloods gang. - ANS Primarily black membership; color is red; rivals with Crips
and other Bloods gangs.
What is the primary source of income for gangs? - ANS Narcotics.
What are some examples of non-criminal calls for service? - ANS VIN inspections, civil
standbys, found property.
What is the purpose of a report? - ANS To record conditions upon arrival; to protect integrity
of evidence; to make proper notifications to investigative personnel and collect helpful
information; to record eyewitness statements.
Describe the Nortenos gang. - ANS Allegiance to Northern California and Nuestra Familia;
color is red; number is 14; symbol is Huelga bird.
What is the leadership structure in an outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG)? - ANS Officer,
member, prospect.
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What are the 3 Rs of gang ideology? - ANS Respect, retaliation, and representation.
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AND ANSWERS
What are the 6 pillars of character? - ANS Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, justice &
fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
What are principles? - ANS Universally held values that never change.
What are values? - ANS Beliefs that a person holds true.
What are morals? - ANS A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and
determines the purpose and course of our lives.
What are the 4 components of intemperance? - ANS Anger, lust, greed, and peer pressure.
What are the 7 burdens of proof? - ANS No evidence, scintilla, reasonable suspicion,
probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond a reasonable doubt.
Describe scintilla. - ANS A trace; even the smallest amount.
Describe reasonable suspicion. - ANS Based on articulable facts or reason; more than a mere
hunch, speculation, or guess.
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, Describe probable cause. - ANS The possession of information that would lead one to believe
that a person they have placed under arrest is guilty of a crime.
What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous? - ANS Bulges in clothing that
resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the encounter happens in a high
crime area; the individual makes threatening movements; the individual appears nervous or
agitated; the individual appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the individual is
uncooperative or attempts to flee; the individual has a reputation of being dangerous.
In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure? - ANS By a
show of authority that results in actual submission, or by application of physical force.
Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a limited
frisk? - ANS When the officer has reasonable, articulable suspicion that the suspect has
been/is/is about to be engaged in criminal activity; when the officer reasonably believes the
suspect is armed and dangerous; or when the officer has immediate concern for the safety of
himself or others.
Describe the responsibilities of the district court. - ANS There are 7 districts in Idaho, and 45
district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary hearing; they handle appeals from
the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve search warrants; they hear civil disputes
above $10,000.
Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals. - ANS The court of appeals consists of 1
chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3-judge panel; it hears appeals
from district courts that are assigned to them by the supreme court.
What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply? - ANS There is a
reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was a seizure; the listed acts are
done by a government authority.
What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho? - ANS Magistrate, district, court of appeals, and
supreme court.
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, What is the punishment for a felony? - ANS Imprisonment in the state prison, not exceeding
5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
What is the punishment for a misdemeanor? - ANS Imprisonment in county jail, not
exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may also impose a fee up to
$1,000.
What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy? - ANS 2 or more people are involved; all persons
involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed by one person.
What is the punishment for conspiracy? - ANS The same as the crime that is being conspired.
What is the punishment for solicitation? - ANS The same as attempt (generally, half the
sentence for the completed crime).
What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof? -
ANS Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply); temporary detention
(reasonable suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
What are the 3 most common burdens of proof? - ANS Probable cause, reasonable suspicion,
and preponderance.
What are the 5 elements of a crime? - ANS Identity, date, location, act (commission or
omission), and intent.
What are the 3 inchoate crimes? - ANS Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
What are some examples of natural water hazards? - ANS Slippery rocks, irregular bottoms,
trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
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How close to shore to most injuries happen? - ANS Within 10 feet.
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, What are the 4 steps of water rescue? - ANS Preach, reach, throw, go and tow.
What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues? - ANS Is this a rescue or a recovery?
What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue? - ANS Officers, innocents,
victims, property.
What are some examples of manmade water hazards? - ANS Dams, canals, submerged
objects, bridges and roadways.
Describe the Bloods gang. - ANS Primarily black membership; color is red; rivals with Crips
and other Bloods gangs.
What is the primary source of income for gangs? - ANS Narcotics.
What are some examples of non-criminal calls for service? - ANS VIN inspections, civil
standbys, found property.
What is the purpose of a report? - ANS To record conditions upon arrival; to protect integrity
of evidence; to make proper notifications to investigative personnel and collect helpful
information; to record eyewitness statements.
Describe the Nortenos gang. - ANS Allegiance to Northern California and Nuestra Familia;
color is red; number is 14; symbol is Huelga bird.
What is the leadership structure in an outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG)? - ANS Officer,
member, prospect.
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What are the 3 Rs of gang ideology? - ANS Respect, retaliation, and representation.
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