MISSOURI POST FINAL PAPER EXAM 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident. Answer:
Triangulation - the process of determining the location of a point by
measuring angles from known points rather than measuring
distances directly.
◉ Types of fingerprints. Answer: There are three main fingerprint
patterns: Arches, Loops, and Whorls.
◉ Who should advise juveniles of their rights. Answer: Juvenile
Officer.
◉ Who can transport juveniles. Answer: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for
treatment when necessary.
◉ What to write in a block not used in a STARRS report. Answer: If
the question asked does not apply, mark the 'NA' box or enter 'NA'
(Not Applicable) in the section. If unknown, enter 'Unknown'.
, ◉ Date/time format in a STARS report. Answer: Example: January 3,
2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr
clock) for recording time.
◉ Who to be cautious with during a traffic stop. Answer: Everyone -
maintain situational awareness of the driver, passengers, traffic, and
hidden compartments.
◉ Two firing stances for the pistol. Answer: The Isosceles and the
Weaver.
◉ Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN. Answer: Yes.
◉ Location of the VIN on a vehicle. Answer: Normally located on the
left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
◉ Types of driving in a law enforcement vehicle. Answer:
Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit.
◉ Traffic laws in non-emergency status. Answer: Vehicles shall
comply with all traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all
other vehicles.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident. Answer:
Triangulation - the process of determining the location of a point by
measuring angles from known points rather than measuring
distances directly.
◉ Types of fingerprints. Answer: There are three main fingerprint
patterns: Arches, Loops, and Whorls.
◉ Who should advise juveniles of their rights. Answer: Juvenile
Officer.
◉ Who can transport juveniles. Answer: Officers can transport
juveniles to a juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for
treatment when necessary.
◉ What to write in a block not used in a STARRS report. Answer: If
the question asked does not apply, mark the 'NA' box or enter 'NA'
(Not Applicable) in the section. If unknown, enter 'Unknown'.
, ◉ Date/time format in a STARS report. Answer: Example: January 3,
2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr
clock) for recording time.
◉ Who to be cautious with during a traffic stop. Answer: Everyone -
maintain situational awareness of the driver, passengers, traffic, and
hidden compartments.
◉ Two firing stances for the pistol. Answer: The Isosceles and the
Weaver.
◉ Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN. Answer: Yes.
◉ Location of the VIN on a vehicle. Answer: Normally located on the
left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
◉ Types of driving in a law enforcement vehicle. Answer:
Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit.
◉ Traffic laws in non-emergency status. Answer: Vehicles shall
comply with all traffic laws and rules of the road that apply to all
other vehicles.
