Frontline Practice Exam Questions, Police
Entrance Exam |63 Q’s and A’s
A Verbal argument occurs in a store. What should you do as a civilian? - -Take no action,
and let the argument subside. If the situation escalates, especially up to physical abuse,
then notify the police. Unfortunately no action is taken for verbal abuse. They will ask to
identify the victim and ask for a history of parent-child behavior in the household.
-What is important to note about the availability of witnesses? - -Witnesses may be in a
hurry during a crime or after a crime, and may not have time for questioning. Make sure to
gather the witness's contact for later questioning, as he/she may be useful in gathering
evidence for the case.
-How forceful should the LEO be if the suspect is cooperative and surrenders? - -No force
is necessary, only orders to "get down on the ground", with hands behind your back or in
the air are used.
-How severe is pulling a woman over for a "California Stop", who becomes noncompliant to
fully roll down the window? - -Since the offense is low priority, it's safe to cooperate with
her. Arresting her for noncompliance is unprofessional as she is cooperating.
-even though it may be hard at first, why is it important to ALWAYS remain professional? -
-Because you are the authority figure no matter what, your actions will likely always be
recorded, and it is unprofessional to behave according to whether or not you like people.
The same goes with flirting.
-What should you do - -
-What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - -Accident data, enforcement activity
records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
-What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - -"Storage Form" along with a
description of property found within the vehicle.
-When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - -ll requests must be
submitted in writing to the Traffic Bureau within ten days of storage.
-Who acts as the hearing officer for an impound hearing? - -Traffic officer or Bureau
Sergeant
-When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - -The suspect must be in
custody and the officer must have a reason to believe the suspect is intoxicated; the blood
is taken in a medically approved manner; and only reasonable force may be used to
restrain the arrestee.
, -When is the impound hearing conducted if approved? - -Within 48 hours of the request
excluding weekends and holidays.
-Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? - -The
arrestee refuses to submit a chemical test; fails to complete the selected test; declines a
breath test and demands blood or urine test and the arresting officer has reasonable cause
to believe the the arrestee's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) will exceed the .08% level;
arrestee completes the breath tests which show a BAC of .08% or higher.
-What needs to be forwarded for a notification of a license suspension? - -Officer's
statement form, Order of suspension form, Copy of the printout of the breath test (if taken),
Traffic collision report if applicable, The offenders drivers license.
-When should a citation for a traffic violation be enforced? - -When an officer feels it is
appropriate.
-What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - -To reduce traffic collisions.
-When should a traffic violation warning be used? - -In each situation and substituted for
arrests or citations when the circumstances warrant, especially in the case of inadvertent
violations.
-What should officers do upon issuance of a citation? - -Explanation of of the violation or
charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist.
-Where do you get a replacement reflective vest and who do you notify if you need to do
so? - -Patrol Bureau equipment room, and if the equipment room needs to be replenished,
notify the Training Manager immediately.
-When can a physical arrest occur? - -Vehicular manslaughter; felony and misdemeanor
driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs; felony or misdemeanor hit-and-run; any
other misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (e.g., reckless driving with extenuating
circumstances, etc.)
-What should an officer do in a situation of pulling someone over with a suspended or
revoked driver's license? - -Officer will issue a traffic citation. If the violator still has
possession of his/her license, the license is seized. The officer will advise the violator of the
suspension or revocation and issue citation. The officer then completes a Verbal Notice
Form and forwards the form and license to the Traffic Bureau.
-When does a traffic collision on private property warrant a report? - -When there is a
death or serious injury to any person involved, a hit-and-run violation, or vehicle code
violation. A Traffic Information Report may be taken at the discretion of any supervisor.
Entrance Exam |63 Q’s and A’s
A Verbal argument occurs in a store. What should you do as a civilian? - -Take no action,
and let the argument subside. If the situation escalates, especially up to physical abuse,
then notify the police. Unfortunately no action is taken for verbal abuse. They will ask to
identify the victim and ask for a history of parent-child behavior in the household.
-What is important to note about the availability of witnesses? - -Witnesses may be in a
hurry during a crime or after a crime, and may not have time for questioning. Make sure to
gather the witness's contact for later questioning, as he/she may be useful in gathering
evidence for the case.
-How forceful should the LEO be if the suspect is cooperative and surrenders? - -No force
is necessary, only orders to "get down on the ground", with hands behind your back or in
the air are used.
-How severe is pulling a woman over for a "California Stop", who becomes noncompliant to
fully roll down the window? - -Since the offense is low priority, it's safe to cooperate with
her. Arresting her for noncompliance is unprofessional as she is cooperating.
-even though it may be hard at first, why is it important to ALWAYS remain professional? -
-Because you are the authority figure no matter what, your actions will likely always be
recorded, and it is unprofessional to behave according to whether or not you like people.
The same goes with flirting.
-What should you do - -
-What are traffic enforcement techniques based on? - -Accident data, enforcement activity
records, traffic volume and traffic conditions.
-What needs to be done in order to store a vehicle? - -"Storage Form" along with a
description of property found within the vehicle.
-When does a request for an impound hearing need to take place? - -ll requests must be
submitted in writing to the Traffic Bureau within ten days of storage.
-Who acts as the hearing officer for an impound hearing? - -Traffic officer or Bureau
Sergeant
-When is a forced withdrawal of a chemical test acceptable? - -The suspect must be in
custody and the officer must have a reason to believe the suspect is intoxicated; the blood
is taken in a medically approved manner; and only reasonable force may be used to
restrain the arrestee.
, -When is the impound hearing conducted if approved? - -Within 48 hours of the request
excluding weekends and holidays.
-Circumstances where a license be suspended for driving under the influence? - -The
arrestee refuses to submit a chemical test; fails to complete the selected test; declines a
breath test and demands blood or urine test and the arresting officer has reasonable cause
to believe the the arrestee's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) will exceed the .08% level;
arrestee completes the breath tests which show a BAC of .08% or higher.
-What needs to be forwarded for a notification of a license suspension? - -Officer's
statement form, Order of suspension form, Copy of the printout of the breath test (if taken),
Traffic collision report if applicable, The offenders drivers license.
-When should a citation for a traffic violation be enforced? - -When an officer feels it is
appropriate.
-What is the goal of traffic law enforcement? - -To reduce traffic collisions.
-When should a traffic violation warning be used? - -In each situation and substituted for
arrests or citations when the circumstances warrant, especially in the case of inadvertent
violations.
-What should officers do upon issuance of a citation? - -Explanation of of the violation or
charge; Court appearance procedure including optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist.
-Where do you get a replacement reflective vest and who do you notify if you need to do
so? - -Patrol Bureau equipment room, and if the equipment room needs to be replenished,
notify the Training Manager immediately.
-When can a physical arrest occur? - -Vehicular manslaughter; felony and misdemeanor
driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs; felony or misdemeanor hit-and-run; any
other misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (e.g., reckless driving with extenuating
circumstances, etc.)
-What should an officer do in a situation of pulling someone over with a suspended or
revoked driver's license? - -Officer will issue a traffic citation. If the violator still has
possession of his/her license, the license is seized. The officer will advise the violator of the
suspension or revocation and issue citation. The officer then completes a Verbal Notice
Form and forwards the form and license to the Traffic Bureau.
-When does a traffic collision on private property warrant a report? - -When there is a
death or serious injury to any person involved, a hit-and-run violation, or vehicle code
violation. A Traffic Information Report may be taken at the discretion of any supervisor.
