UTAH SFO FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2024/2025 WITH A PRACTICE LATEST UPDATE POST
SFO INCLUDED
Graham v. Connor (1989) - CORRECT ANSWER Objective reasonableness standard for when
an officer can legally use force on a subject and how much force can be used
Placards on things that move (trucks) - CORRECT ANSWER -Blue: Do Not use water
-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
Liquor - CORRECT ANSWER A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at least
.5% of alcohol
Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiovascular Endurance
-Muscular Strength
-Flexibility
-Muscular Endurance
-Anaerobic Power
-Body Composition
5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to
due process
What does the Constitution have precedence over - CORRECT ANSWER Federal and State
statutes and local law and ordinances
Forensic Science (2 types) Considered Circumstantial Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER -
Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks
-Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid
,Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond - CORRECT ANSWER -Blue:
Health
-Red: Flammability
-Yellow: Reactivity
-White: Special
0 is low 4 is high
How many Fusion Centers/SIAC does a state have to have? - CORRECT ANSWER Every state
has to have 1 Fusion Center/SIAC
U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER the highest court of the United States; it sits at the
top of the federal court system
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty (6 things) - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical and Mental
fitness
-Professional appearance
-Ability to perform job effectively
-More self confidence
-Less likely to be attacked
-Longer life
Utah Supreme Court Cases - CORRECT ANSWER -Appealed 1st Degree Felony and Capital
Felony cases from District
-Lawyer discipline matters
-Does NOT hear new evidence, only record
-Cases from appeals court
Non-Searches (6) - CORRECT ANSWER -Abandoned Property
-Canine Sniff
,-Open field & Aerial view
-Plain view
-Private Citizen Search
-Inventory
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER -Capital Felony
-Agg. Murder
-Murder
-Manslaughter
-Child Abuse Homicide
-Sex Offenses on a minor (child)
-Rape
-Object Rape
-Forcible Sodomy
-Agg. Sex abuse
10 Behavioral signs that can indicate deception (lying) - CORRECT ANSWER -Nervous
Movements
-Pacing
-Not able to hold still
-No eye contact
-Memorized/rehearsed answers
What is Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of time you have to file a
suit
"State of Mind" that might cause someone to join a gang - CORRECT ANSWER -Boredom
-Poverty
-Unemployed
, -Victim of abuse/neglect
-School dropout
-Negative role models
5 types of evidence - CORRECT ANSWER -Real/Physical
-Testimonial
-Circumstantial
-Demonstrative
-Judicial Note
4 ways to minimize crime scene contamination - CORRECT ANSWER -Crime scene barriers
-Sign-in logs
-PPE (Personal Protective Equipment
-Limit activities to crime scene related tasks
3 main components of conflict resolution - CORRECT ANSWER -Public
-Officer
-Offender
10th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Powers Reserved to the States
What is SIAC - CORRECT ANSWER Statewide Information Analysis Center
Elements of Prelim Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER -Isolate/contain
-Medical
-Identify suspects/witness
-Evidence
-Record statements from witness/suspects
2024/2025 WITH A PRACTICE LATEST UPDATE POST
SFO INCLUDED
Graham v. Connor (1989) - CORRECT ANSWER Objective reasonableness standard for when
an officer can legally use force on a subject and how much force can be used
Placards on things that move (trucks) - CORRECT ANSWER -Blue: Do Not use water
-White: Posion
-Yellow: Oxidizer (Helps fire burn)
Liquor - CORRECT ANSWER A liquid that is alcohol, and a drinkable liquid. Contains at least
.5% of alcohol
Balanced Physical Fitness (6 things) - CORRECT ANSWER -Cardiovascular Endurance
-Muscular Strength
-Flexibility
-Muscular Endurance
-Anaerobic Power
-Body Composition
5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to
due process
What does the Constitution have precedence over - CORRECT ANSWER Federal and State
statutes and local law and ordinances
Forensic Science (2 types) Considered Circumstantial Evidence - CORRECT ANSWER -
Physical: Foot print, Fingerprint, Fibers, Paint, Tire tracks
-Biological: Comes from living sources blood and other bodily fluid
,Signs on things that don't move (buildings) Hazmat Diamond - CORRECT ANSWER -Blue:
Health
-Red: Flammability
-Yellow: Reactivity
-White: Special
0 is low 4 is high
How many Fusion Centers/SIAC does a state have to have? - CORRECT ANSWER Every state
has to have 1 Fusion Center/SIAC
U.S. Supreme Court - CORRECT ANSWER the highest court of the United States; it sits at the
top of the federal court system
Benefits of remaining fit for Duty (6 things) - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical and Mental
fitness
-Professional appearance
-Ability to perform job effectively
-More self confidence
-Less likely to be attacked
-Longer life
Utah Supreme Court Cases - CORRECT ANSWER -Appealed 1st Degree Felony and Capital
Felony cases from District
-Lawyer discipline matters
-Does NOT hear new evidence, only record
-Cases from appeals court
Non-Searches (6) - CORRECT ANSWER -Abandoned Property
-Canine Sniff
,-Open field & Aerial view
-Plain view
-Private Citizen Search
-Inventory
Cases with NO Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER -Capital Felony
-Agg. Murder
-Murder
-Manslaughter
-Child Abuse Homicide
-Sex Offenses on a minor (child)
-Rape
-Object Rape
-Forcible Sodomy
-Agg. Sex abuse
10 Behavioral signs that can indicate deception (lying) - CORRECT ANSWER -Nervous
Movements
-Pacing
-Not able to hold still
-No eye contact
-Memorized/rehearsed answers
What is Statute of Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of time you have to file a
suit
"State of Mind" that might cause someone to join a gang - CORRECT ANSWER -Boredom
-Poverty
-Unemployed
, -Victim of abuse/neglect
-School dropout
-Negative role models
5 types of evidence - CORRECT ANSWER -Real/Physical
-Testimonial
-Circumstantial
-Demonstrative
-Judicial Note
4 ways to minimize crime scene contamination - CORRECT ANSWER -Crime scene barriers
-Sign-in logs
-PPE (Personal Protective Equipment
-Limit activities to crime scene related tasks
3 main components of conflict resolution - CORRECT ANSWER -Public
-Officer
-Offender
10th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER Powers Reserved to the States
What is SIAC - CORRECT ANSWER Statewide Information Analysis Center
Elements of Prelim Investigation - CORRECT ANSWER -Isolate/contain
-Medical
-Identify suspects/witness
-Evidence
-Record statements from witness/suspects
