MISSOURI POST STUDY GUIDE LATEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic Accident Records
System (STARS)? - ANSWER: A: No. However, every law enforcement officer who
investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person, or total
property damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to one
person, or who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident? - ANSWER: A:
Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by
measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather
than measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be
fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? - ANSWER: A: There are three main
fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? - ANSWER: A: Juvenile Officer.
Q: Who can transport juveniles? - ANSWER: A: Officers can transport juveniles to a
juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report? - ANSWER: A: If
the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box when available or neatly
enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is not known, enter
"Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? - ANSWER: A:
Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr
clock) when recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic stop?(everyone) -
ANSWER: A: Everyone - you must maintain situational awareness at all times of the
driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments
such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? - ANSWER: A: The Isosceles and the
Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? - ANSWER: A: Yes
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? - ANSWER: A: Enter Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and
trucks is located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
, Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement vehicle? -
ANSWER: A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what traffic laws must be
followed? - ANSWER: A: Vehicles shall comply with all of the traffic laws and rules of
the road that apply to all other vehicles.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from heat stroke? - ANSWER: A:
Ice Blanket, do not give them food or water. While waiting for the paramedics to
arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned environment -- or at
least a cool, shady area -- and remove any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take the
person's core body temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to 101 to 102 degrees
Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water from a sponge or
garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back. Because these areas
are rich with blood vessels close to the skin, cooling them may reduce body
temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice bath.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from a heart attack? - ANSWER: A:
non-prescription pain medication
Q: On what waterways can a watercraft operator receive a DWI? - ANSWER: A: By
operating a vessel on Missouri waters, you have consented to be tested for alcohol
or drugs if so requested by a law enforcement official. If you refuse to be tested, you
will be subject to arrest and punishment consistent with the penalties described
above.
Possession or use of drinking devices for the rapid consumption of large amounts of
alcohol, commonly referred to as "beer bongs," along with four gallon containers
which hold any alcoholic beverage are prohibited on the state's rivers except the
Mississippi, Missouri, and Osage Rivers.
Q: If an operator of a motor vehicle exits the vehicle while you are conducting a
traffic stop, are you then authorized to search the vehicle? - ANSWER: A: Not
without probable cause and consent to search
Q: What is squelch used for on the radio? - ANSWER: A: In devices such as two-way
radios (also known as radiotelephones), the squelch can be adjusted with a knob,
others have push buttons or a sequence of button presses. This setting adjusts the
threshold at which signals will open (un-mute) the audio channel. Backing off the
control will turn on the audio, and the operator will hear white noise (also called
"static" or squelch noise) if there is no signal present. The usual operation is to adjust
the control until the channel just shuts off - then only a small threshold signal is
needed to turn on the speaker. However, if a weak signal is annoying, the operator
can adjust the squelch to open only when stronger signals are received.
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Q: Do all ATV accidents have to be reported in Statewide Traffic Accident Records
System (STARS)? - ANSWER: A: No. However, every law enforcement officer who
investigates a vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person, or total
property damage to an apparent extent of "five hundred dollars" or more to one
person, or who otherwise prepares a written report as a result of an investigation.
Q: What is the preferred method of measurement in a traffic accident? - ANSWER: A:
Triangulation - triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by
measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather
than measuring distances to the point directly (trilateration). The point can then be
fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles.
Q: How many types of fingerprints are there? - ANSWER: A: There are three main
fingerprint patterns: Arches, Loops and Whorls.
Q: Who should advise juveniles of their rights? - ANSWER: A: Juvenile Officer.
Q: Who can transport juveniles? - ANSWER: A: Officers can transport juveniles to a
juvenile detention facility or to a medical facility for treatment when necessary.
Q: What do you write in a block that is not used in a STARRS report? - ANSWER: A: If
the question asked does not apply, mark the "NA" box when available or neatly
enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the section. If the information is not known, enter
"Unknown". EVERY FIELD MUST HAVE A RESPONSE.
Q: How is the date/time written in a STARS report (ex. MM-DD-YYY)? - ANSWER: A:
Example: January 3, 2000 should be shown as 01-03-2000. Use Military time (24 hr
clock) when recording time on a STARS
Q: Who should you be cautious with, when conducting a traffic stop?(everyone) -
ANSWER: A: Everyone - you must maintain situational awareness at all times of the
driver, any passengers, traffic, and what you cannot see (i.e. hidden compartments
such as the trunk).
Q: What are the two firing stances for the pistol? - ANSWER: A: The Isosceles and the
Weaver.
Q: Is the year of the vehicle indicated in the VIN? - ANSWER: A: Yes
Q: Can the VIN be located on the dashboard of a vehicle? - ANSWER: A: Enter Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) as shown on vehicle. Normally, the VIN on cars and
trucks is located on the left front dashboard adjacent to the windshield (Driver Side).
, Q: What three types of driving are conducted in a law enforcement vehicle? -
ANSWER: A: Emergency, non-emergency, and pursuit
Q: When operating a vehicle in a non-emergency status, what traffic laws must be
followed? - ANSWER: A: Vehicles shall comply with all of the traffic laws and rules of
the road that apply to all other vehicles.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from heat stroke? - ANSWER: A:
Ice Blanket, do not give them food or water. While waiting for the paramedics to
arrive, initiate first aid. Move the person to an air-conditioned environment -- or at
least a cool, shady area -- and remove any unnecessary clothing. If possible, take the
person's core body temperature and initiate first aid to cool it to 101 to 102 degrees
Fahrenheit. If no thermometers are available, don't hesitate to initiate first aid.
You may also try these cooling strategies:
• Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water from a sponge or
garden hose.
• Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back. Because these areas
are rich with blood vessels close to the skin, cooling them may reduce body
temperature.
• Immerse the patient in a shower or tub of cool water, or an ice bath.
Q: What should you not do for someone suffering from a heart attack? - ANSWER: A:
non-prescription pain medication
Q: On what waterways can a watercraft operator receive a DWI? - ANSWER: A: By
operating a vessel on Missouri waters, you have consented to be tested for alcohol
or drugs if so requested by a law enforcement official. If you refuse to be tested, you
will be subject to arrest and punishment consistent with the penalties described
above.
Possession or use of drinking devices for the rapid consumption of large amounts of
alcohol, commonly referred to as "beer bongs," along with four gallon containers
which hold any alcoholic beverage are prohibited on the state's rivers except the
Mississippi, Missouri, and Osage Rivers.
Q: If an operator of a motor vehicle exits the vehicle while you are conducting a
traffic stop, are you then authorized to search the vehicle? - ANSWER: A: Not
without probable cause and consent to search
Q: What is squelch used for on the radio? - ANSWER: A: In devices such as two-way
radios (also known as radiotelephones), the squelch can be adjusted with a knob,
others have push buttons or a sequence of button presses. This setting adjusts the
threshold at which signals will open (un-mute) the audio channel. Backing off the
control will turn on the audio, and the operator will hear white noise (also called
"static" or squelch noise) if there is no signal present. The usual operation is to adjust
the control until the channel just shuts off - then only a small threshold signal is
needed to turn on the speaker. However, if a weak signal is annoying, the operator
can adjust the squelch to open only when stronger signals are received.
