Utah SFO Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Written statement - CORRECT ANSWER Reasons to get a written statement:
Reluctant, Key witness, Will not be able to testify, May change statement in court.
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 - CORRECT ANSWER Use of force in obtaining a
confession will make the confession inadmissible in court.
Behavioral signs of addiction - CORRECT ANSWER Neglecting responsibilities,
Unexplained reasons for money, Engaging in suspicious behavior, Taking unnecessary risks.
Legal Search Items - CORRECT ANSWER Weapons, Fruits of crime, Instrument of
crime, Contraband, Suspects.
Massiah V. US 1964 - CORRECT ANSWER Trickery cannot be used to obtain
incriminating statements.
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - CORRECT ANSWER When questioning or focus shifts
to the subject with the purpose of obtaining a confession; the accused must be permitted to
consult with a lawyer or statements will be inadmissible.
Chambers v. Florida (1940) - CORRECT ANSWER Confessions will be inadmissible
when intimidation or coercion are employed through brutality, deprivation, questions above
IQ and age of suspect.
Arizona v. Gant - CORRECT ANSWER Police may only search a vehicle incident to
arrest if: The arrestee might access the vehicle at the time of search, or the vehicle contains
evidence of the offense he was arrested for.
1983 Action - CORRECT ANSWER Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did
things wrong.
,Court of Appeals Cases - CORRECT ANSWER Appeals from District and Juvenile
Courts, Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final.
Flammable and Combustible - CORRECT ANSWER Flammable: Below 141 Degrees;
Combustible: Above 141 Degrees.
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) - CORRECT ANSWER Miranda is not required just
because questioning takes place in a police station. Some freedom must be restricted.
Mechanics of report writing - CORRECT ANSWER Grammar & Punctuation, No
spelling errors, Strong clear concise sentences, Statements are objective, Paragraphs,
Vocabulary.
Graham v. Connor (1989) - CORRECT ANSWER Objective reasonableness standard
for when an officer can legally use force on a subject and how much force can be used.
Placards on things that move (trucks) - CORRECT ANSWER Blue: Do Not use water;
White: Poison; Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn).
Liquor - CORRECT ANSWER A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid.
Contains at least .5% of alcohol.
Balanced Physical Fitness - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiovascular Endurance,
Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Anaerobic Power, Body Composition.
5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy,
right to due process.
Constitution precedence - CORRECT ANSWER The Constitution has precedence over
Federal and State statutes and local law and ordinances.
, Forensic Science (2 types) - CORRECT ANSWER Physical: Footprint, Fingerprint,
Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks; Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid.
Hazmat Diamond - CORRECT ANSWER Blue: Health; Red: Flammability; Yellow:
Reactivity; White: Special. 0 is low 4 is high.
Fusion Centers/SIAC - CORRECT ANSWER Every state has to have 1 Fusion
Center/SIAC.
U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER The highest court of the United States; it
sits at the top of the federal court system.
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty - CORRECT ANSWER Physical and Mental fitness,
Professional appearance, Ability to perform job effectively, More self confidence, Less likely
to be attacked, Longer life.
Utah Supreme Court Cases - CORRECT ANSWER Appealed 1st Degree Felony and
Capital Felony cases from District, Lawyer discipline matters, Does NOT hear new evidence,
only record, Cases from appeals court.
Non-Searches - CORRECT ANSWER Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open field
& Aerial view, Plain view, Private Citizen Search, Inventory.
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER Capital Felony, Agg.
Murder, Murder, Manslaughter, Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses on a minor (child),
Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex abuse.
Behavioral signs of deception - CORRECT ANSWER Nervous Movements, Pacing,
Not able to hold still, No eye contact, Memorized/rehearsed answers.
Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of time you have to file a
suit.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Written statement - CORRECT ANSWER Reasons to get a written statement:
Reluctant, Key witness, Will not be able to testify, May change statement in court.
Brown V. Mississippi 1936 - CORRECT ANSWER Use of force in obtaining a
confession will make the confession inadmissible in court.
Behavioral signs of addiction - CORRECT ANSWER Neglecting responsibilities,
Unexplained reasons for money, Engaging in suspicious behavior, Taking unnecessary risks.
Legal Search Items - CORRECT ANSWER Weapons, Fruits of crime, Instrument of
crime, Contraband, Suspects.
Massiah V. US 1964 - CORRECT ANSWER Trickery cannot be used to obtain
incriminating statements.
Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) - CORRECT ANSWER When questioning or focus shifts
to the subject with the purpose of obtaining a confession; the accused must be permitted to
consult with a lawyer or statements will be inadmissible.
Chambers v. Florida (1940) - CORRECT ANSWER Confessions will be inadmissible
when intimidation or coercion are employed through brutality, deprivation, questions above
IQ and age of suspect.
Arizona v. Gant - CORRECT ANSWER Police may only search a vehicle incident to
arrest if: The arrestee might access the vehicle at the time of search, or the vehicle contains
evidence of the offense he was arrested for.
1983 Action - CORRECT ANSWER Lawsuit of police because civilians feel police did
things wrong.
,Court of Appeals Cases - CORRECT ANSWER Appeals from District and Juvenile
Courts, Cases must have previous final order or an order made before case is final.
Flammable and Combustible - CORRECT ANSWER Flammable: Below 141 Degrees;
Combustible: Above 141 Degrees.
Oregon v. Mathiason (1977) - CORRECT ANSWER Miranda is not required just
because questioning takes place in a police station. Some freedom must be restricted.
Mechanics of report writing - CORRECT ANSWER Grammar & Punctuation, No
spelling errors, Strong clear concise sentences, Statements are objective, Paragraphs,
Vocabulary.
Graham v. Connor (1989) - CORRECT ANSWER Objective reasonableness standard
for when an officer can legally use force on a subject and how much force can be used.
Placards on things that move (trucks) - CORRECT ANSWER Blue: Do Not use water;
White: Poison; Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn).
Liquor - CORRECT ANSWER A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid.
Contains at least .5% of alcohol.
Balanced Physical Fitness - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiovascular Endurance,
Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Anaerobic Power, Body Composition.
5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy,
right to due process.
Constitution precedence - CORRECT ANSWER The Constitution has precedence over
Federal and State statutes and local law and ordinances.
, Forensic Science (2 types) - CORRECT ANSWER Physical: Footprint, Fingerprint,
Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks; Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid.
Hazmat Diamond - CORRECT ANSWER Blue: Health; Red: Flammability; Yellow:
Reactivity; White: Special. 0 is low 4 is high.
Fusion Centers/SIAC - CORRECT ANSWER Every state has to have 1 Fusion
Center/SIAC.
U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER The highest court of the United States; it
sits at the top of the federal court system.
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty - CORRECT ANSWER Physical and Mental fitness,
Professional appearance, Ability to perform job effectively, More self confidence, Less likely
to be attacked, Longer life.
Utah Supreme Court Cases - CORRECT ANSWER Appealed 1st Degree Felony and
Capital Felony cases from District, Lawyer discipline matters, Does NOT hear new evidence,
only record, Cases from appeals court.
Non-Searches - CORRECT ANSWER Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open field
& Aerial view, Plain view, Private Citizen Search, Inventory.
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER Capital Felony, Agg.
Murder, Murder, Manslaughter, Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses on a minor (child),
Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex abuse.
Behavioral signs of deception - CORRECT ANSWER Nervous Movements, Pacing,
Not able to hold still, No eye contact, Memorized/rehearsed answers.
Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of time you have to file a
suit.
