CO Post Practice Exam / Review Questions
And Answers
Know the definition of the three great arts -
correct answer ✅1 st Great Communication Art: Representation
Listening to people - to what they say and how they say it. 2nd
Great Communication Art: Translation -Is the ability to put what you
say in the most proper, fitting, assertive, and powerful words
possible. 3rd Great Communication Art: Mediation Is the ability to
skillfully present options.
What are the four step} an officer goes through in identifying and
reacting to a threat from another person? -
correct answer ✅Locate, react, control and identify. (The Tactical
Edge, Chapter 2, page 68)
In a full impact collision when vehicles come to a complete stop
within a few feet of each other what will be the range of the
debris/material scattered? -
correct answer ✅In a head-on collision where vehicles stop within
a few feet, the forward motion of the debris is blocked by parts of
vehicles, and the debris drops to the ground in a small area. (CSP
Accident Investigation Manual, Chapter 5, page 18)
,CO Post Practice Exam / Review Questions
And Answers
How can an officer identify a hazardous material spill? -
correct answer ✅If the officer can't identify the material itself,
he/she should try to identify the class of material.
Of the four senses that can be used to identify a hazardous material
spill which is the safest for an individual to utilize? -
correct answer ✅Sight.
What is the analysis phase of the SARA model? -
correct answer ✅Officers collect information about the problem.
They rely on a problem Analysis Guide, developed by the task force,
which directs officers to examine offenders, victims, the social and
physical environment, and previous responses to the problem. The
goal is to understand the scope nature, and causes of the problem.
(Community Policing a Contemporary Perspective, Chapter 7, page
170)
When you are at a meeting with private citizens, what should an
officer do? -
correct answer ✅Listen and try to understand their concerns
(employ empathy).
,CO Post Practice Exam / Review Questions
And Answers
Why is it good to have a sketch for a crime scene? -
correct answer ✅crime scene sketch assist in:Interviewing and
interrogating persons. Preparing the investigative report. Presenting
the case in court. The crime scene sketch: Accurately portrays the
physical facts.Relates to the sequence of events at the scene.
Establishes the precise location and relationship of objects and
evidence at the scene. Helps to create a mental picture of the scene
for those not present. Is a permanent record of the scene. Is usually
admissible in court. (Criminal Investigations, Chapter 24, page 104)
When you respond to a crime scene, what should you have in your
hands? -
correct answer ✅Nothing.
The Colorado Liquor Code authorizes the special event permit to be
valid for which hours when selling malt liquor? -
correct answer ✅Between the hours of 5 a.m. of the day specified
and until twelve midnight on the same day. (Colorado Liquor Code)
Law enforcement and the courts can overcome competing
differences by? -
correct answer ✅Through discretion and accommodation.(Crime
& Justice in America, Chapter 1, page Il)
, CO Post Practice Exam / Review Questions
And Answers
Querying the gang files will get you what kind of information? -
correct answer ✅statewide index of names and addresses with
documented involvement in drug crimes and other organized
criminal activity. (CCIC Training Manual, page 105-112)
Sensory distortion can be a variety of perceptual distortions, the
most common of which can be? -
correct answer ✅Visual tricks. The sensation most frequently
distorted is time. By far the most common distortion is a sense of
slowness. (The Tactical Edge, Chapter], page 25 & 26)
What is the penalty for engaging in a riot when using a deadly
weapon? -
correct answer ✅Class 4 Felony.
What is the definition of a Schedule Il drug? -
correct answer ✅The drugs in this schedule have a high abuse
potential with severe psychic or physical dependence liability
(opium, morphine, methodone, percodan, preludin, ritalin,
cocaine).
And Answers
Know the definition of the three great arts -
correct answer ✅1 st Great Communication Art: Representation
Listening to people - to what they say and how they say it. 2nd
Great Communication Art: Translation -Is the ability to put what you
say in the most proper, fitting, assertive, and powerful words
possible. 3rd Great Communication Art: Mediation Is the ability to
skillfully present options.
What are the four step} an officer goes through in identifying and
reacting to a threat from another person? -
correct answer ✅Locate, react, control and identify. (The Tactical
Edge, Chapter 2, page 68)
In a full impact collision when vehicles come to a complete stop
within a few feet of each other what will be the range of the
debris/material scattered? -
correct answer ✅In a head-on collision where vehicles stop within
a few feet, the forward motion of the debris is blocked by parts of
vehicles, and the debris drops to the ground in a small area. (CSP
Accident Investigation Manual, Chapter 5, page 18)
,CO Post Practice Exam / Review Questions
And Answers
How can an officer identify a hazardous material spill? -
correct answer ✅If the officer can't identify the material itself,
he/she should try to identify the class of material.
Of the four senses that can be used to identify a hazardous material
spill which is the safest for an individual to utilize? -
correct answer ✅Sight.
What is the analysis phase of the SARA model? -
correct answer ✅Officers collect information about the problem.
They rely on a problem Analysis Guide, developed by the task force,
which directs officers to examine offenders, victims, the social and
physical environment, and previous responses to the problem. The
goal is to understand the scope nature, and causes of the problem.
(Community Policing a Contemporary Perspective, Chapter 7, page
170)
When you are at a meeting with private citizens, what should an
officer do? -
correct answer ✅Listen and try to understand their concerns
(employ empathy).
,CO Post Practice Exam / Review Questions
And Answers
Why is it good to have a sketch for a crime scene? -
correct answer ✅crime scene sketch assist in:Interviewing and
interrogating persons. Preparing the investigative report. Presenting
the case in court. The crime scene sketch: Accurately portrays the
physical facts.Relates to the sequence of events at the scene.
Establishes the precise location and relationship of objects and
evidence at the scene. Helps to create a mental picture of the scene
for those not present. Is a permanent record of the scene. Is usually
admissible in court. (Criminal Investigations, Chapter 24, page 104)
When you respond to a crime scene, what should you have in your
hands? -
correct answer ✅Nothing.
The Colorado Liquor Code authorizes the special event permit to be
valid for which hours when selling malt liquor? -
correct answer ✅Between the hours of 5 a.m. of the day specified
and until twelve midnight on the same day. (Colorado Liquor Code)
Law enforcement and the courts can overcome competing
differences by? -
correct answer ✅Through discretion and accommodation.(Crime
& Justice in America, Chapter 1, page Il)
, CO Post Practice Exam / Review Questions
And Answers
Querying the gang files will get you what kind of information? -
correct answer ✅statewide index of names and addresses with
documented involvement in drug crimes and other organized
criminal activity. (CCIC Training Manual, page 105-112)
Sensory distortion can be a variety of perceptual distortions, the
most common of which can be? -
correct answer ✅Visual tricks. The sensation most frequently
distorted is time. By far the most common distortion is a sense of
slowness. (The Tactical Edge, Chapter], page 25 & 26)
What is the penalty for engaging in a riot when using a deadly
weapon? -
correct answer ✅Class 4 Felony.
What is the definition of a Schedule Il drug? -
correct answer ✅The drugs in this schedule have a high abuse
potential with severe psychic or physical dependence liability
(opium, morphine, methodone, percodan, preludin, ritalin,
cocaine).
