"National Police Select Test" Prep Exam Questions
and Answers
Enforcement Action(s) - -comply with applicable laws and take into account the degree
and severity of the violation committed
-Warning - -(non-punitive enforcement action) replaces citations or arrests in certain
circumstances. A specific example being inadvertent violations.
-What is the ultimate goal of traffic law enforcement? - -REDUCE TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
-What are "Traffic Enforcement Techniques" based on? - -Accident Data, Enforcement
Activity Records, Traffic Volume, and Traffic Conditions
-When developing Traffic Officer Deployment Schedules what are some of the factors
considered? - -Location, Time, Day, Violation Factors, Citizen Requests, Construction
Zones, Special Events
-What does ITRS stand for? - -Integrated Traffic Reporting Sytem
-How is ITRS used? - -As a source of information for traffic accident occurrences to
schedule Traffic Officer Deployment.
-Complete the sentence: "All officers assigned to patrol or traffic enforcement functions
will emphasize..." - -"...enforcement of accident causing violations during high accident
hours & at location of occurrence."
-Complete the sentence: "All officers will take direct enforcement action..." - -"...on request,
& random enforcement action against violators as a matter of routine."
-Complete the sentence: "All officers shall maintain high..." - -"...visibility while working
general enforcement, especially at high accident locations."
-Define "Citation" - -"official documentation stating that an individual has been made
aware of a violation by an officer of the law." ~law.com
-Citations may be issued when... - -...an officer feels it is appropriate.
-Accompanying issuance of citations, OFFICERS MUST... - -"...fully explain the rights &
requirements imposed on motorist."
-At a minimum, Officers should provide what information when issuing a citation? - -1.
Explanation of the violation or charge
, 2. Court appearance procedure including the optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist
-Define "Physical Arrest" - -"...the apprehending or detaining of a person in order to
answer for an alleged or suspected crime." ~uslegal.com
-When may a physical arrest be carried out in traffic enforcement? - -Whenever there is a
criminal traffic offense as outlined in the Vehile Code or Penal Code.
-What are four (4) examples of cases where physical arrests may or are necessary? - -1.
Vehicular Manslaughter
2. Felony & Misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs
3. Felony or Misdemeanor hit-and-run
4. Any other Misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (like reckless driving w/
extenuating circumstances)
-When a traffic officer encounters a traffic violator driving on a suspended or revoked
license, what is the correct action?
a.) Issue a Traffic Citation
b.)Seize license (if operator is in possession)
c.)Verbally Advise traffic violator of the suspension/revocation
d.)Complete a "Verbal Notice Form" and forward form & license to Traffic Bureau
e.)b. & d.
f.)b., c., & d.
h.)a., b., c., & d. - -h.)a., b., c., & d.
-Who is responsible for the distribution of the ITRS manual? - -The Traffic Bureau
Commander
-Who is responsible for receiving and distributing all changes to the ITRS manual and
ensuring conformity with this policy? - -The Traffic Bureau Commander
-Where do all "Traffic Collision Reports" taken by police department members get
forwarded? - -The Traffic Bureau
-Why are "Traffic Collision Reports" forwarded? - -Approval and data entry into records
management system at the Traffic Bureau
-Whose responsibility is it to report monthly & quarterly traffic collision statistics? - -The
Traffic Bureau Commander
and Answers
Enforcement Action(s) - -comply with applicable laws and take into account the degree
and severity of the violation committed
-Warning - -(non-punitive enforcement action) replaces citations or arrests in certain
circumstances. A specific example being inadvertent violations.
-What is the ultimate goal of traffic law enforcement? - -REDUCE TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
-What are "Traffic Enforcement Techniques" based on? - -Accident Data, Enforcement
Activity Records, Traffic Volume, and Traffic Conditions
-When developing Traffic Officer Deployment Schedules what are some of the factors
considered? - -Location, Time, Day, Violation Factors, Citizen Requests, Construction
Zones, Special Events
-What does ITRS stand for? - -Integrated Traffic Reporting Sytem
-How is ITRS used? - -As a source of information for traffic accident occurrences to
schedule Traffic Officer Deployment.
-Complete the sentence: "All officers assigned to patrol or traffic enforcement functions
will emphasize..." - -"...enforcement of accident causing violations during high accident
hours & at location of occurrence."
-Complete the sentence: "All officers will take direct enforcement action..." - -"...on request,
& random enforcement action against violators as a matter of routine."
-Complete the sentence: "All officers shall maintain high..." - -"...visibility while working
general enforcement, especially at high accident locations."
-Define "Citation" - -"official documentation stating that an individual has been made
aware of a violation by an officer of the law." ~law.com
-Citations may be issued when... - -...an officer feels it is appropriate.
-Accompanying issuance of citations, OFFICERS MUST... - -"...fully explain the rights &
requirements imposed on motorist."
-At a minimum, Officers should provide what information when issuing a citation? - -1.
Explanation of the violation or charge
, 2. Court appearance procedure including the optional or mandatory appearance by the
motorist
-Define "Physical Arrest" - -"...the apprehending or detaining of a person in order to
answer for an alleged or suspected crime." ~uslegal.com
-When may a physical arrest be carried out in traffic enforcement? - -Whenever there is a
criminal traffic offense as outlined in the Vehile Code or Penal Code.
-What are four (4) examples of cases where physical arrests may or are necessary? - -1.
Vehicular Manslaughter
2. Felony & Misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs
3. Felony or Misdemeanor hit-and-run
4. Any other Misdemeanor at the discretion of the officer (like reckless driving w/
extenuating circumstances)
-When a traffic officer encounters a traffic violator driving on a suspended or revoked
license, what is the correct action?
a.) Issue a Traffic Citation
b.)Seize license (if operator is in possession)
c.)Verbally Advise traffic violator of the suspension/revocation
d.)Complete a "Verbal Notice Form" and forward form & license to Traffic Bureau
e.)b. & d.
f.)b., c., & d.
h.)a., b., c., & d. - -h.)a., b., c., & d.
-Who is responsible for the distribution of the ITRS manual? - -The Traffic Bureau
Commander
-Who is responsible for receiving and distributing all changes to the ITRS manual and
ensuring conformity with this policy? - -The Traffic Bureau Commander
-Where do all "Traffic Collision Reports" taken by police department members get
forwarded? - -The Traffic Bureau
-Why are "Traffic Collision Reports" forwarded? - -Approval and data entry into records
management system at the Traffic Bureau
-Whose responsibility is it to report monthly & quarterly traffic collision statistics? - -The
Traffic Bureau Commander
