Louisiana POST Study Guide With Answers
1. Miranda vs. Arizona: 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.
2. Mapp v. Ohio: Evidence illegally gathered by the police may not be used in a
criminal trial
3. Terry vs. Ohio: 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.
4. Tennessee v. Garner: 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.
5. Graham v. Connor: 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.
6. Carroll v. US: Automobiles may be searched without a warrant because they are
highly movable.
7. Katz v. US: Reasonable expectation of privacy; phone conversations.
8. US v. Robinson: Scope of the search of a person incident to arrest is for evidence
of a crime, means of escape, & weapons.
9. , , and are three types of reports?: Initial, supplemental,
concluding
10. , , and are the components of the Criminal Justice Sys-
tem?: Police, Courts, Corrections
11. What is a tort?: A civil wrong by one person to another
12. Reports must be , , and .: Clear, Concise, Accurate
and Complete
13. , , and are the types of Evidence.: Physical or real, Circum-
stantial, Testimonial
14. What is sadist?: One who inflicts pain to others
15. What is masochist?: Someone who inflicts pain on self
16. What are the Bill of Rights?: The first ten amendments to the Constitution
17. 1st Amendment: Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Right to Assemble
18. 2nd Amendment: Right to keep and bear arms
19. 4th Amendment: Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
20. 5th Amendment: Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double
Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination
21. 6th Amendment: The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, right to counsel
22. 8th Amendment: No cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
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23. 10th Amendment: State and Church
24. 14th Amendment: Due process
25. is needed for Stop and Frisk.: Reasonable Suspicion
26. The most important thing for a police officer in a critical incident is
.: Mental preparation
27. A firearm should be until you check it.: Presumed Loaded
28. , , , and are the five grades of homicide.: 1st
Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Negligent Homicide
Vehicular Homicide - Driver must be impaired
29. An arrest warrant is good for how long?: Until served
30. A search warrant is good for .: 10 Days
31. A person can be held in another parish on a warrant for .: 10
Days
32. The youngest a juvenile can be tried as an adult is years old.: 15
33. Three ways Probable Cause can be established.: Officer knowledge
Information by Informant
Information plus Cooperation
34. What is Rape?: Non-consensual anal, vaginal or oral sexual penetration.
35. What is Battery?: Intentional use of force or violence or the administration of
noxious liquid.
36. What is the Louisiana Code for O.W.I.?: LARS 14:98
37. What is the most important part of gun safety?: Point the muzzle in a safe
direction.
38. The Colt Revolver rotates?: Clockwise
39. The Smith & Wesson Revolver rotates?: Counter Clockwise
40. What are the 7 parts of a shotgun?: Barrel
Stock
Receiver
Forearm
Trigger
Trigger Guard
Safety
41. What are the 5 different types of Gas and color?: CN - Red - Tear Gas
CS - Blue - Irritant
DM - Green - Sickness Gas
, Louisiana POST Study Guide With Answers
OC - Orange - Pepper Gas
Yellow - Smoke
42. Where and when were the first chemical agents used?: France - 1912
43. There are parishes in Louisiana.: 64
44. , and/or the offender is an Accessory After the Fact?-
: Harbor, Aid and Conceal
45. Heroin is a schedule drug.: I
46. Marijuana is a schedule drug.: I
47. Hydrocodone is a schedule drug.: II
48. Cocaine is a schedule drug: II
49. , , and are the four types of Auto Theft.: Joy Riding,
Transportation, Professional, and to Commit Crimes
50. For the charge of Vehicular Homicide, you must have the elements of
or .: D.W.I or O.W.I
51. A juvenile should be Mirandized when arrested for a delinquent act.
True/False: True
52. Necrophilia is?: The desire to have sex with the dead
53. To press charges for purse snatching there must be?: Something of value
in the purse
54. To arrest someone for D.W.I., the offense must take place on a public road.
True/False: False (See Title 14)
55. The offensive weapon a police officer carries is a .: Shotgun
56. A squib load is a round which fails to fire due to insufficient powder/primer.
True/False: True
57. What are triple threat weapons?: Shotgun, Rifle, Gas
58. Is a Baton an Offensive or Defensive weapon?: Offensive Weapon
59. Is a Shotgun an Offensive or Defensive weapon?: Defensive Weapon
60. Is a Handgun an Offensive or Defensive weapon?: Defensive Weapon
61. When testifying, always?: Tell the Truth
62. What are the periods of suspension for refusing a DWI test?: 1st time = 180
Days
2nd time = 545 Days
63. The cylinder assembly of a revolver consist of the , ,
, and .: Cylinder, Extractor, Extractor Rod, Ratchet and Crane
64. What are the two areas of the body that should not be struck with the ASP
or PR-24?: Head, Neck-Throat
1. Miranda vs. Arizona: 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.
2. Mapp v. Ohio: Evidence illegally gathered by the police may not be used in a
criminal trial
3. Terry vs. Ohio: 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.
4. Tennessee v. Garner: 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.
5. Graham v. Connor: 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.
6. Carroll v. US: Automobiles may be searched without a warrant because they are
highly movable.
7. Katz v. US: Reasonable expectation of privacy; phone conversations.
8. US v. Robinson: Scope of the search of a person incident to arrest is for evidence
of a crime, means of escape, & weapons.
9. , , and are three types of reports?: Initial, supplemental,
concluding
10. , , and are the components of the Criminal Justice Sys-
tem?: Police, Courts, Corrections
11. What is a tort?: A civil wrong by one person to another
12. Reports must be , , and .: Clear, Concise, Accurate
and Complete
13. , , and are the types of Evidence.: Physical or real, Circum-
stantial, Testimonial
14. What is sadist?: One who inflicts pain to others
15. What is masochist?: Someone who inflicts pain on self
16. What are the Bill of Rights?: The first ten amendments to the Constitution
17. 1st Amendment: Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Right to Assemble
18. 2nd Amendment: Right to keep and bear arms
19. 4th Amendment: Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
20. 5th Amendment: Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double
Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination
21. 6th Amendment: The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, right to counsel
22. 8th Amendment: No cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
,Louisiana POST Study Guide With Answers
23. 10th Amendment: State and Church
24. 14th Amendment: Due process
25. is needed for Stop and Frisk.: Reasonable Suspicion
26. The most important thing for a police officer in a critical incident is
.: Mental preparation
27. A firearm should be until you check it.: Presumed Loaded
28. , , , and are the five grades of homicide.: 1st
Degree Murder
2nd Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Negligent Homicide
Vehicular Homicide - Driver must be impaired
29. An arrest warrant is good for how long?: Until served
30. A search warrant is good for .: 10 Days
31. A person can be held in another parish on a warrant for .: 10
Days
32. The youngest a juvenile can be tried as an adult is years old.: 15
33. Three ways Probable Cause can be established.: Officer knowledge
Information by Informant
Information plus Cooperation
34. What is Rape?: Non-consensual anal, vaginal or oral sexual penetration.
35. What is Battery?: Intentional use of force or violence or the administration of
noxious liquid.
36. What is the Louisiana Code for O.W.I.?: LARS 14:98
37. What is the most important part of gun safety?: Point the muzzle in a safe
direction.
38. The Colt Revolver rotates?: Clockwise
39. The Smith & Wesson Revolver rotates?: Counter Clockwise
40. What are the 7 parts of a shotgun?: Barrel
Stock
Receiver
Forearm
Trigger
Trigger Guard
Safety
41. What are the 5 different types of Gas and color?: CN - Red - Tear Gas
CS - Blue - Irritant
DM - Green - Sickness Gas
, Louisiana POST Study Guide With Answers
OC - Orange - Pepper Gas
Yellow - Smoke
42. Where and when were the first chemical agents used?: France - 1912
43. There are parishes in Louisiana.: 64
44. , and/or the offender is an Accessory After the Fact?-
: Harbor, Aid and Conceal
45. Heroin is a schedule drug.: I
46. Marijuana is a schedule drug.: I
47. Hydrocodone is a schedule drug.: II
48. Cocaine is a schedule drug: II
49. , , and are the four types of Auto Theft.: Joy Riding,
Transportation, Professional, and to Commit Crimes
50. For the charge of Vehicular Homicide, you must have the elements of
or .: D.W.I or O.W.I
51. A juvenile should be Mirandized when arrested for a delinquent act.
True/False: True
52. Necrophilia is?: The desire to have sex with the dead
53. To press charges for purse snatching there must be?: Something of value
in the purse
54. To arrest someone for D.W.I., the offense must take place on a public road.
True/False: False (See Title 14)
55. The offensive weapon a police officer carries is a .: Shotgun
56. A squib load is a round which fails to fire due to insufficient powder/primer.
True/False: True
57. What are triple threat weapons?: Shotgun, Rifle, Gas
58. Is a Baton an Offensive or Defensive weapon?: Offensive Weapon
59. Is a Shotgun an Offensive or Defensive weapon?: Defensive Weapon
60. Is a Handgun an Offensive or Defensive weapon?: Defensive Weapon
61. When testifying, always?: Tell the Truth
62. What are the periods of suspension for refusing a DWI test?: 1st time = 180
Days
2nd time = 545 Days
63. The cylinder assembly of a revolver consist of the , ,
, and .: Cylinder, Extractor, Extractor Rod, Ratchet and Crane
64. What are the two areas of the body that should not be struck with the ASP
or PR-24?: Head, Neck-Throat
