UTAH SFO FINAL ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Brown V. Mississippi 1936. Answer: Use of force in obtaining a
confession will make the confession inadmissible in court.
◉ Behavioral signs of addiction. Answer: Neglecting responsibilities,
Unexplained reasons for money, Engaging in suspicious behavior,
Taking unnecessary risks.
◉ Legal Search Items. Answer: Weapons, Fruits of crime, Instrument
of crime, Contraband, Suspects.
◉ Massiah V. US 1964. Answer: Trickery cannot be used to obtain
incriminating statements.
◉ Escobedo v. Illinois (1964). 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). Answer: Confessions will be
inadmissible when intimidation or coercion are employed through
brutality, deprivation, questions above IQ and age of suspect.
,◉ Arizona v. Gant. 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. Answer: Lawsuit of police because civilians feel
police did things wrong.
◉ Court of Appeals Cases. Answer: Appeals from District and
Juvenile Courts, Cases must have previous final order or an order
made before case is final.
◉ Flammable and Combustible. Answer: Flammable: Below 141
Degrees; Combustible: Above 141 Degrees.
◉ Oregon v. Mathiason (1977). Answer: Miranda is not required just
because questioning takes place in a police station. Some freedom
must be restricted.
◉ Mechanics of report writing. Answer: Grammar & Punctuation, No
spelling errors, Strong clear concise sentences, Statements are
objective, Paragraphs, Vocabulary.
,◉ Graham v. Connor (1989). 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). Answer: Blue: Do Not use
water; White: Poison; Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn).
◉ Liquor. Answer: A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid.
Contains at least .5% of alcohol.
◉ Balanced Physical Fitness. Answer: Cardiovascular Endurance,
Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Anaerobic
Power, Body Composition.
◉ 5th Amendment. Answer: The Right to Remain Silent/Double
Jeopardy, right to due process.
◉ Constitution precedence. Answer: The Constitution has
precedence over Federal and State statutes and local law and
ordinances.
◉ Forensic Science (2 types). Answer: Physical: Footprint,
Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks; Biological: Comes from living
sources blood and other bodily fluid.
, ◉ Hazmat Diamond. Answer: Blue: Health; Red: Flammability;
Yellow: Reactivity; White: Special. 0 is low 4 is high.
◉ Fusion Centers/SIAC. Answer: Every state has to have 1 Fusion
Center/SIAC.
◉ U.S. Supreme Court. Answer: The highest court of the United
States; it sits at the top of the federal court system.
◉ Benefits of remaining fit for Duty. 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. 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. Answer: Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open
field & Aerial view, Plain view, Private Citizen Search, Inventory.
◉ Cases with NO Statute of Limitations. Answer: Capital Felony, Agg.
Murder, Murder, Manslaughter, Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses
on a minor (child), Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex
abuse.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Brown V. Mississippi 1936. Answer: Use of force in obtaining a
confession will make the confession inadmissible in court.
◉ Behavioral signs of addiction. Answer: Neglecting responsibilities,
Unexplained reasons for money, Engaging in suspicious behavior,
Taking unnecessary risks.
◉ Legal Search Items. Answer: Weapons, Fruits of crime, Instrument
of crime, Contraband, Suspects.
◉ Massiah V. US 1964. Answer: Trickery cannot be used to obtain
incriminating statements.
◉ Escobedo v. Illinois (1964). 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). Answer: Confessions will be
inadmissible when intimidation or coercion are employed through
brutality, deprivation, questions above IQ and age of suspect.
,◉ Arizona v. Gant. 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. Answer: Lawsuit of police because civilians feel
police did things wrong.
◉ Court of Appeals Cases. Answer: Appeals from District and
Juvenile Courts, Cases must have previous final order or an order
made before case is final.
◉ Flammable and Combustible. Answer: Flammable: Below 141
Degrees; Combustible: Above 141 Degrees.
◉ Oregon v. Mathiason (1977). Answer: Miranda is not required just
because questioning takes place in a police station. Some freedom
must be restricted.
◉ Mechanics of report writing. Answer: Grammar & Punctuation, No
spelling errors, Strong clear concise sentences, Statements are
objective, Paragraphs, Vocabulary.
,◉ Graham v. Connor (1989). 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). Answer: Blue: Do Not use
water; White: Poison; Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn).
◉ Liquor. Answer: A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid.
Contains at least .5% of alcohol.
◉ Balanced Physical Fitness. Answer: Cardiovascular Endurance,
Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Anaerobic
Power, Body Composition.
◉ 5th Amendment. Answer: The Right to Remain Silent/Double
Jeopardy, right to due process.
◉ Constitution precedence. Answer: The Constitution has
precedence over Federal and State statutes and local law and
ordinances.
◉ Forensic Science (2 types). Answer: Physical: Footprint,
Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks; Biological: Comes from living
sources blood and other bodily fluid.
, ◉ Hazmat Diamond. Answer: Blue: Health; Red: Flammability;
Yellow: Reactivity; White: Special. 0 is low 4 is high.
◉ Fusion Centers/SIAC. Answer: Every state has to have 1 Fusion
Center/SIAC.
◉ U.S. Supreme Court. Answer: The highest court of the United
States; it sits at the top of the federal court system.
◉ Benefits of remaining fit for Duty. 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. 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. Answer: Abandoned Property, Canine Sniff, Open
field & Aerial view, Plain view, Private Citizen Search, Inventory.
◉ Cases with NO Statute of Limitations. Answer: Capital Felony, Agg.
Murder, Murder, Manslaughter, Child Abuse Homicide, Sex Offenses
on a minor (child), Rape, Object Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Agg. Sex
abuse.
