Idaho POST Exam 2024. Questions and
Correct Answers, With Complete
Solution. 100%. 2024/5.
What are the 6 pillars of character?
Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, justice & fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
What are principles?
Universally held values that never change.
What are values?
Beliefs that a person holds true.
What are morals?
A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and determines the purpose and course of our
lives.
What are the 4 components of intemperance?
Anger, lust, greed, and peer pressure.
What are the 7 burdens of proof?
No evidence, scintilla, reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond
a reasonable doubt.
Describe scintilla.
A trace; even the smallest amount.
Describe reasonable suspicion.
Based on articulable facts or reason; more than a mere hunch, speculation, or guess.
Describe probable cause.
The possession of information that would lead one to believe that a person they have placed under
arrest is guilty of a crime.
What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous?
Bulges in clothing that resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the encounter happens
in a high crime area; the individual makes threatening movements; the individual appears nervous or
agitated; the individual appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the individual is
uncooperative or attempts to flee; the individual has a reputation of being dangerous.
,In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure?
By a show of authority that results in actual submission, or by application of physical force.
Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a limited frisk?
When the officer has reasonable, articulable suspicion that the suspect has been/is/is about to be
engaged in criminal activity; when the officer reasonably believes the suspect is armed and dangerous;
or when the officer has immediate concern for the safety of himself or others.
Describe the responsibilities of the district court.
There are 7 districts in Idaho, and 45 district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary hearing;
they handle appeals from the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve search warrants; they hear
civil disputes above $10,000.
Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals.
The court of appeals consists of 1 chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3-judge
panel; it hears appeals from district courts that are assigned to them by the supreme court.
What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply?
There is a reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was a seizure; the listed acts are
done by a government authority.
What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho?
Magistrate, district, court of appeals, and supreme court.
What is the punishment for a felony?
Imprisonment in the state prison, not exceeding 5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
What is the punishment for a misdemeanor?
Imprisonment in county jail, not exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may
also impose a fee up to $1,000.
What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy?
2 or more people are involved; all persons involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed
by one person.
What is the punishment for conspiracy?
The same as the crime that is being conspired.
What is the punishment for solicitation?
The same as attempt (generally, half the sentence for the completed crime).
What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof?
, Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply); temporary detention (reasonable
suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
What are the 3 most common burdens of proof?
Probable cause, reasonable suspicion, and preponderance.
What are the 5 elements of a crime?
Identity, date, location, act (commission or omission), and intent.
What are the 3 inchoate crimes?
Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
What are some examples of natural water hazards?
Slippery rocks, irregular bottoms, trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
How close to shore to most injuries happen?
Within 10 feet.
What are the 4 steps of water rescue?
Preach, reach, throw, go and tow.
What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues?
Is this a rescue or a recovery? What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue?
Officers, innocents, victims, property.
What are some examples of manmade water hazards?
Dams, canals, submerged objects, bridges and roadways.
Describe the Bloods gang.
Primarily black membership; color is red; rivals with Crips and other Bloods gangs.
What is the primary source of income for gangs?
Narcotics.
What are some examples of non-criminal calls for service?
VIN inspections, civil standbys, found property.
What is the purpose of a report?
To record conditions upon arrival; to protect integrity of evidence; to make proper notifications to
investigative personnel and collect helpful information; to record eyewitness statements.
Correct Answers, With Complete
Solution. 100%. 2024/5.
What are the 6 pillars of character?
Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, justice & fairness, caring, civic virtues & citizenship.
What are principles?
Universally held values that never change.
What are values?
Beliefs that a person holds true.
What are morals?
A code of values which guides our choices and actions, and determines the purpose and course of our
lives.
What are the 4 components of intemperance?
Anger, lust, greed, and peer pressure.
What are the 7 burdens of proof?
No evidence, scintilla, reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance, clear & convincing, beyond
a reasonable doubt.
Describe scintilla.
A trace; even the smallest amount.
Describe reasonable suspicion.
Based on articulable facts or reason; more than a mere hunch, speculation, or guess.
Describe probable cause.
The possession of information that would lead one to believe that a person they have placed under
arrest is guilty of a crime.
What 8 factors may indicate someone is armed and dangerous?
Bulges in clothing that resemble a weapon; the encounter happens late at night; the encounter happens
in a high crime area; the individual makes threatening movements; the individual appears nervous or
agitated; the individual appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the individual is
uncooperative or attempts to flee; the individual has a reputation of being dangerous.
,In what 2 ways can an officer restrain one's liberty that would result in a seizure?
By a show of authority that results in actual submission, or by application of physical force.
Under what circumstances during an investigatory detention may an officer conduct a limited frisk?
When the officer has reasonable, articulable suspicion that the suspect has been/is/is about to be
engaged in criminal activity; when the officer reasonably believes the suspect is armed and dangerous;
or when the officer has immediate concern for the safety of himself or others.
Describe the responsibilities of the district court.
There are 7 districts in Idaho, and 45 district judges; they hear felony cases after the preliminary hearing;
they handle appeals from the magistrate courts; they occasionally approve search warrants; they hear
civil disputes above $10,000.
Describe the responsibilities of the court of appeals.
The court of appeals consists of 1 chief judge and 3 associate judges; decisions are based on a 3-judge
panel; it hears appeals from district courts that are assigned to them by the supreme court.
What 4 factors are required in order for the 4th amendment to apply?
There is a reasonable expectation of privacy; there was a search; there was a seizure; the listed acts are
done by a government authority.
What are the 4 types of courts in Idaho?
Magistrate, district, court of appeals, and supreme court.
What is the punishment for a felony?
Imprisonment in the state prison, not exceeding 5 years, and/or fine not exceeding $50,000.
What is the punishment for a misdemeanor?
Imprisonment in county jail, not exceeding 6 months, and/or fine not exceeding $1,000. The court may
also impose a fee up to $1,000.
What are the 3 key elements of conspiracy?
2 or more people are involved; all persons involved agree to commit the crime; an overt act is completed
by one person.
What is the punishment for conspiracy?
The same as the crime that is being conspired.
What is the punishment for solicitation?
The same as attempt (generally, half the sentence for the completed crime).
What are the 3 types of officer-citizen encounters, and their burdens of proof?
, Voluntary/consensual (none, 4th amendment does not apply); temporary detention (reasonable
suspicion); arrest (probable cause).
What are the 3 most common burdens of proof?
Probable cause, reasonable suspicion, and preponderance.
What are the 5 elements of a crime?
Identity, date, location, act (commission or omission), and intent.
What are the 3 inchoate crimes?
Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.
What are some examples of natural water hazards?
Slippery rocks, irregular bottoms, trees/vegetation, floating debris, currents, cold water.
How close to shore to most injuries happen?
Within 10 feet.
What are the 4 steps of water rescue?
Preach, reach, throw, go and tow.
What 3 questions must be asked in all water rescues?
Is this a rescue or a recovery? What is the overall risk? What are my realistic abilities?
What are the priorities of life when performing a water rescue?
Officers, innocents, victims, property.
What are some examples of manmade water hazards?
Dams, canals, submerged objects, bridges and roadways.
Describe the Bloods gang.
Primarily black membership; color is red; rivals with Crips and other Bloods gangs.
What is the primary source of income for gangs?
Narcotics.
What are some examples of non-criminal calls for service?
VIN inspections, civil standbys, found property.
What is the purpose of a report?
To record conditions upon arrival; to protect integrity of evidence; to make proper notifications to
investigative personnel and collect helpful information; to record eyewitness statements.
