LEO EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - 100% VERIFIED - LATEST
2026 - GUARANTEED PASS
1. What are an officer's minimal considerations when deciding to use deadly
force?
• State laws and court decisions
• Department policy
• The proximity of bystanders
• The distance to the suspect (time, distance, and cover)
• Behavior of perpetrator
• The type of weapon and ammunition used by the officer
2. What are the four firearms rules?
3. All guns are always loaded and are to be treated accordingly
4. Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not willing
to destroy (laser rule)
5. Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the conscious
decision to fire
6. Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond
7. What are the specific range rules regarding handgun positions and safety?
8. Three positions of the handgun: In the holster, Ready position, On target
9. Holster before bending over to pick up equipment
10.Absolutely no horseplay
11.What effect does training have on the psychological and physiological
forces that occur during danger?
• Confidence in your abilities
• Development of muscle memory and improved reaction time
• Mental alertness and concentration
• Self-control over emotions and reactions to stress
5. What are the techniques for making a handgun safe when stored at home?
• Use of mechanical devices for locking the trigger or action in a position
rendering it unable to fire
• Use of lockable drawer, gun vault, or cabinet for storing the weapon
• Storing ammunition separate from the weapon
6. What are the techniques for proper care and cleaning of duty weapons?
,• Field strip the weapon
• Identify areas to be cleaned
• Identify areas to be oiled
• Discuss proper cleaning techniques and supplies
• Properly reassemble the weapon
7. Why is it important to perform a weapon function check after
reassembly?
• Action cycles and locks properly
• Trigger resets properly
• All safeties/de-cockers function properly
• Slide returns to battery every time the action is cycled
8. How do you safely dry-fire, including locations and time constraints?
• Always visually and physically clear the weapon first
• Remove all ammunition from the room
• Use a target or aiming point as a reference
• Have a proper backstop such as brick, basement, concrete, etc.
• Work with a partner for trigger reset and critique
• Do not dry fire for more than 15 minutes at a time
9. What general areas should be inspected when performing a "safety
check" on weapons?
• Barrel clear of obstructions
• No excessive lead build up in barrel
• Manual and internal safeties functioning
• Front and rear sights secure and un-damaged
• All screws, fasteners, and pins secure
• Grips and other accessories do not interfere with the safe operation of the
weapon
• Weapon is free from cracks or other defects
• Weapon has had a function check performed every time it has been field
stripped for cleaning/inspection
10.What is the methodology of reality-based training?
• Practical application for knowledge gained in classroom
• Opportunity for cadets to demonstrate decision making ability
• Allows for mistakes to be made in a controlled training environment
rather than in the field with the public
, • Evaluation opportunity for staff to gauge cadet progress and individual
needs
• Immediate feedback and correction for cadets
• Improved learning and concept retention through "hands-on" training
11.What are the safety procedures regarding weapons when participating in
scenario training?
• No "real" weapons of any type are allowed in the training area during
scenarios (sterile environment), including: Guns, Knives, Batons, Pepper
Spray, Tasers (or any electronic control device), and Live ammunition.
12.What is the mandatory safety equipment for scenario training?
• Simunition mask
• Throat protection
• Groin protection
13.What optional safety equipment may be used in scenario training?
• Gloves
• Long sleeve shirts
• Ballistic vest
14.What are the safety procedures regarding conduct and vehicle use during
scenario training?
• Vehicle use/care and safe driving practices during scenarios
• Command for terminating a given scenario is "Out of role!"
• Use only reasonable force (do not brutalize role-players)
15.What is the proper handling and care for equipment used in reality-based
training?
• Care and cleaning of mandatory safety equipment
• Care and cleaning of Simunition Guns
• Care and cleaning of facilities used for training
• Care and use of hand-held radios
• Care and cleaning of duty gear
16.What are the key components to include when taking field notes for an
investigative report?
• Names of suspects, victims, and witnesses
2026 - GUARANTEED PASS
1. What are an officer's minimal considerations when deciding to use deadly
force?
• State laws and court decisions
• Department policy
• The proximity of bystanders
• The distance to the suspect (time, distance, and cover)
• Behavior of perpetrator
• The type of weapon and ammunition used by the officer
2. What are the four firearms rules?
3. All guns are always loaded and are to be treated accordingly
4. Never let the muzzle of your weapon cover anything you are not willing
to destroy (laser rule)
5. Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made the conscious
decision to fire
6. Be aware of your target and the backstop beyond
7. What are the specific range rules regarding handgun positions and safety?
8. Three positions of the handgun: In the holster, Ready position, On target
9. Holster before bending over to pick up equipment
10.Absolutely no horseplay
11.What effect does training have on the psychological and physiological
forces that occur during danger?
• Confidence in your abilities
• Development of muscle memory and improved reaction time
• Mental alertness and concentration
• Self-control over emotions and reactions to stress
5. What are the techniques for making a handgun safe when stored at home?
• Use of mechanical devices for locking the trigger or action in a position
rendering it unable to fire
• Use of lockable drawer, gun vault, or cabinet for storing the weapon
• Storing ammunition separate from the weapon
6. What are the techniques for proper care and cleaning of duty weapons?
,• Field strip the weapon
• Identify areas to be cleaned
• Identify areas to be oiled
• Discuss proper cleaning techniques and supplies
• Properly reassemble the weapon
7. Why is it important to perform a weapon function check after
reassembly?
• Action cycles and locks properly
• Trigger resets properly
• All safeties/de-cockers function properly
• Slide returns to battery every time the action is cycled
8. How do you safely dry-fire, including locations and time constraints?
• Always visually and physically clear the weapon first
• Remove all ammunition from the room
• Use a target or aiming point as a reference
• Have a proper backstop such as brick, basement, concrete, etc.
• Work with a partner for trigger reset and critique
• Do not dry fire for more than 15 minutes at a time
9. What general areas should be inspected when performing a "safety
check" on weapons?
• Barrel clear of obstructions
• No excessive lead build up in barrel
• Manual and internal safeties functioning
• Front and rear sights secure and un-damaged
• All screws, fasteners, and pins secure
• Grips and other accessories do not interfere with the safe operation of the
weapon
• Weapon is free from cracks or other defects
• Weapon has had a function check performed every time it has been field
stripped for cleaning/inspection
10.What is the methodology of reality-based training?
• Practical application for knowledge gained in classroom
• Opportunity for cadets to demonstrate decision making ability
• Allows for mistakes to be made in a controlled training environment
rather than in the field with the public
, • Evaluation opportunity for staff to gauge cadet progress and individual
needs
• Immediate feedback and correction for cadets
• Improved learning and concept retention through "hands-on" training
11.What are the safety procedures regarding weapons when participating in
scenario training?
• No "real" weapons of any type are allowed in the training area during
scenarios (sterile environment), including: Guns, Knives, Batons, Pepper
Spray, Tasers (or any electronic control device), and Live ammunition.
12.What is the mandatory safety equipment for scenario training?
• Simunition mask
• Throat protection
• Groin protection
13.What optional safety equipment may be used in scenario training?
• Gloves
• Long sleeve shirts
• Ballistic vest
14.What are the safety procedures regarding conduct and vehicle use during
scenario training?
• Vehicle use/care and safe driving practices during scenarios
• Command for terminating a given scenario is "Out of role!"
• Use only reasonable force (do not brutalize role-players)
15.What is the proper handling and care for equipment used in reality-based
training?
• Care and cleaning of mandatory safety equipment
• Care and cleaning of Simunition Guns
• Care and cleaning of facilities used for training
• Care and use of hand-held radios
• Care and cleaning of duty gear
16.What are the key components to include when taking field notes for an
investigative report?
• Names of suspects, victims, and witnesses
