Louisiana POST Study Guide
2025/2026 | Peace Officer
Standards & Training Exam
Prep with Practice Questions
Miranda vs. Arizona - ANSWER-The supreme court case in which the court held
that criminal suspects must be informed of their right to consult with an attorney
and of their right against self-incrimination prior to questioning by police.
Mapp v. Ohio - ANSWER-Evidence illegally gathered by the police may not be used
in a criminal trial
Terry vs. Ohio - ANSWER-Allowed the police to stop and search a suspect if he has
reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to
commit a crime.
Tennessee v. Garner - ANSWER-Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed
and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer
has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death
or serious injury to the officers or others.
,Graham v. Connor - ANSWER-Determined that the reasonableness of a particular
use of force must be judged from the perspective of how a reasonable officer on
the scene would respond, rather than from the 20/20 perspective of hindsight.
Carroll v. US - ANSWER-Automobiles may be searched without a warrant because
they are highly movable.
Katz v. US - ANSWER-Reasonable expectation of privacy; phone conversations.
US v. Robinson - ANSWER-Scope of the search of a person incident to arrest is for
evidence of a crime, means of escape, & weapons.
_____, _____, and _____ are three types of reports? - ANSWER-Initial,
supplemental, concluding
_____, _____, and _____ are the components of the Criminal Justice System? -
ANSWER-Police, Courts, Corrections
What is a tort? - ANSWER-A civil wrong by one person to another
Reports must be _____, _____, _____ and _____. - ANSWER-Clear, Concise,
Accurate and Complete
_____, _____, and _____ are the types of Evidence. - ANSWER-Physical or real,
Circumstantial, Testimonial
,What is sadist? - ANSWER-One who inflicts pain to others
What is masochist? - ANSWER-Someone who inflicts pain on self
What are the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER-The first ten amendments to the
Constitution
1st Amendment - ANSWER-Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Right to Assemble
2nd Amendment - ANSWER-Right to keep and bear arms
4th Amendment - ANSWER-Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment - ANSWER-Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain;
Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination
6th Amendment - ANSWER-The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, right to counsel
8th Amendment - ANSWER-No cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
10th Amendment - ANSWER-State and Church
14th Amendment - ANSWER-Due process
, _____ ____ is needed for Stop and Frisk. - ANSWER-Reasonable Suspicion
The most important thing for a police officer in a critical incident is _____ _____ . -
ANSWER-Mental preparation
A firearm should be _____ _____ until you check it. - ANSWER-Presumed Loaded
_____, _____, _____, _____ and _____ are the five grades of homicide. -
ANSWER-1st Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Negligent Homicide
Vehicular Homicide - Driver must be impaired
An arrest warrant is good for how long? - ANSWER-Until served
A search warrant is good for _____ _____. - ANSWER-10 Days
A person can be held in another parish on a warrant for _____ _____. - ANSWER-
10 Days
The youngest a juvenile can be tried as an adult is _____ years old. - ANSWER-15
Three ways Probable Cause can be established. - ANSWER-Officer knowledge
2025/2026 | Peace Officer
Standards & Training Exam
Prep with Practice Questions
Miranda vs. Arizona - ANSWER-The supreme court case in which the court held
that criminal suspects must be informed of their right to consult with an attorney
and of their right against self-incrimination prior to questioning by police.
Mapp v. Ohio - ANSWER-Evidence illegally gathered by the police may not be used
in a criminal trial
Terry vs. Ohio - ANSWER-Allowed the police to stop and search a suspect if he has
reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to
commit a crime.
Tennessee v. Garner - ANSWER-Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed
and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer
has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death
or serious injury to the officers or others.
,Graham v. Connor - ANSWER-Determined that the reasonableness of a particular
use of force must be judged from the perspective of how a reasonable officer on
the scene would respond, rather than from the 20/20 perspective of hindsight.
Carroll v. US - ANSWER-Automobiles may be searched without a warrant because
they are highly movable.
Katz v. US - ANSWER-Reasonable expectation of privacy; phone conversations.
US v. Robinson - ANSWER-Scope of the search of a person incident to arrest is for
evidence of a crime, means of escape, & weapons.
_____, _____, and _____ are three types of reports? - ANSWER-Initial,
supplemental, concluding
_____, _____, and _____ are the components of the Criminal Justice System? -
ANSWER-Police, Courts, Corrections
What is a tort? - ANSWER-A civil wrong by one person to another
Reports must be _____, _____, _____ and _____. - ANSWER-Clear, Concise,
Accurate and Complete
_____, _____, and _____ are the types of Evidence. - ANSWER-Physical or real,
Circumstantial, Testimonial
,What is sadist? - ANSWER-One who inflicts pain to others
What is masochist? - ANSWER-Someone who inflicts pain on self
What are the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER-The first ten amendments to the
Constitution
1st Amendment - ANSWER-Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Right to Assemble
2nd Amendment - ANSWER-Right to keep and bear arms
4th Amendment - ANSWER-Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment - ANSWER-Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain;
Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination
6th Amendment - ANSWER-The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, right to counsel
8th Amendment - ANSWER-No cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
10th Amendment - ANSWER-State and Church
14th Amendment - ANSWER-Due process
, _____ ____ is needed for Stop and Frisk. - ANSWER-Reasonable Suspicion
The most important thing for a police officer in a critical incident is _____ _____ . -
ANSWER-Mental preparation
A firearm should be _____ _____ until you check it. - ANSWER-Presumed Loaded
_____, _____, _____, _____ and _____ are the five grades of homicide. -
ANSWER-1st Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Negligent Homicide
Vehicular Homicide - Driver must be impaired
An arrest warrant is good for how long? - ANSWER-Until served
A search warrant is good for _____ _____. - ANSWER-10 Days
A person can be held in another parish on a warrant for _____ _____. - ANSWER-
10 Days
The youngest a juvenile can be tried as an adult is _____ years old. - ANSWER-15
Three ways Probable Cause can be established. - ANSWER-Officer knowledge
