Missouri Post Study Guide Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

Missouri Post Study Guide Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct Q: A hunter crosses onto a farmer's property while hunting. The farmer sees the hunter and shows him where the property line is and asks the hunter to leave his property. The farmer leaves the area. Instead of leaving the property, the hunter decides to stay and hunt for a while. What can the hunter be charged with? - ANSWER A: Trespassing 1st Degree Q: What is the securest method of cuffing a prisoner? - ANSWER A: Behind the back with the back of the hands facing each other and the palms facing outward and double locked to avoid excessive tightening Q: If a person is suffering from extreme hypothermia, why should you be cautious about rapidly reheating them? - ANSWER A: Cardiac arrest Q: If it is believed that someone has committed suicide with a gun, what is the most important piece of evidence that needs to be preserved at the scene? - ANSWER A: Hands or weapon Q: What is the most important thing to do in order to ensure a successful preliminary investigation? - ANSWER A: Preserving evidence/scene Q: If $100 worth of a schedule II drug is stolen, what is the perpetrator charged with? - ANSWER A: Misdemeanor v. felony Q: How do you check a double-lock on handcuffs? - ANSWER A: Push down on the handcuff to ensure it is locked. Q: What is the best method of braking? - ANSWER A: Straight line, one direction or the other Q: Why do you have to sketch a crime scene when photos have been taken? - ANSWER A: Redundancy, most importantly to provide scale for all items within the crime scene Q: How is a crime scene documented? - ANSWER A: Photos, video, sketches Q: What makes robbery a crime? - ANSWER A: Stealing property with physical force or threats 1. Technical Studies One can generally say that a serial murderer has the following characteristics: - ANSWER They are a dangerous criminal. They murder more than once. Their crime may have a similar modis operandi. The right of the people to be secure that excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted is embodied in which amendment? - ANSWER c. Eighth Officer Brown responds to a report of property damage. After interviewing the complainant, Officer Brown determines the complainant had contracted with a construction company to put in a water line and in the process the backhoe operator backed into his house causing substantial damage. The complainant wants the backhoe operator arrested. This is a: - ANSWER b. Civil matter After a search warrant has been served: - ANSWER d. All items seized need to be listed on the return to the court. When handcuffing a prisoner who is unruly: - ANSWER c. Handcuff the prisoners hands behind their back and apply leg restraints if necessary, insuring the handcuffs and leg restraints are double locked. Officer Brown has developed sufficient probable cause to arrest suspect Jones for misdemeanor stealing. Officer Brown is able to locate suspect Jones one month after the incident. At the time of the arrest Officer Jones must have in his possession: - ANSWER a. Writ of Habeas Corpus b. Writ of Mandamus c. Subpoena Duces Tecum A: d. None of the above In a DWI investigation, eight hundredths of one percent or more by weight of alcohol in the suspect's blood is: - ANSWER c. Prima Facie evidence that the suspect is intoxicated T F A Missouri STARS accident report must be completed on all private property accidents. - ANSWER F You have answered a second domestic abuse call at the same residence involving the same husband and wife. The husband is identified as the primary aggressor. The wife does not want her husband arrested and doesn't want any report made. If this second call has taken place within hours of the first and you can identify the primary aggressor, you must make an arrest. - ANSWER c. 12 Q: Who can advise a juvenile and who has to be present? - ANSWER A: Juvenile Officer or designee trained by the Juvenile officer advises rights. Q: Know how to stop bleeding (first aid) - ANSWER A: 1. Have the injured person lie down and elevate the site that is bleeding . 2. Remove any visible objects in the wound that are easy to remove. Control the bleeding before trying to clean the wound. 3. Remove or cut clothing from around the wound. Remove any jewelry from the general area of the wound so if the area swells, the jewelry will not affect blood flow. 4. Apply steady, direct pressure and elevate the area for a full 15 minutes. Use a clock15 minutes can seem like a long time. Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see whether bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without lifting the first. If there is an object in the wound, apply pressure around the object, not directly over it. 5. If moderate to severe bleeding has not slowed or stopped, continue direct pressure while getting help. 6. Do not use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Do all you can to keep the wound clean and avoid further injury to the area. 7. Mild bleeding usually stops on its own or slows to an ooze or trickle after 15 minutes of pressure. It may ooze or trickle for up to 45 minutes Q: How do you clear a police issued shotgun? - ANSWER A: Push in the action release and pull the action half way back, or just far enough to pick the round out of the chamber, push the loading gate up and pull the action the rest of the way back releasing the first round out of the magazine, reach up behind the next shell in the magazine and pinch the retaining lever on the left of the receiver to release each of all remaining rounds, then visually inspect. Q: Flashlight carrying techniques - ANSWER A: Harries, Chapman, Ayoob, Rogers, and neck index techniques Q: 4th Amendment? - ANSWER A: Probable Cause. Guards against unreasonable Search and Seizure Q: What is Probable Cause? - ANSWER A: You have a probable cause that a crime has been, is being or about to be committed and the person you wish to investigate or arrest has done it by a probable cause definition Q: 5th Amendment? - ANSWER A: Due Process Prior to being "formally charged" person is a "Suspect" rights guaranteed under the Bill of rights, Q: 6th Amendment? - ANSWER A: No failure to know, After being "formally charged" by a judge every right under the 5th amendment is guaranteed by the court (i.e. cannot interview, or interrogate without having attorney present).