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Question : While on patrol you discover a vehicle parked
in a lot behind a jewelry store at 0300 and the motor is running. The proper way to investigate would be to do which of the following?(A) Position patrol vehicle at a safe distance and wait for someone to return (B) Investigate and see if there is suspicious activity (C) Take down license plate number and contact dispatch
Correct answer: (C) Take down license plate number and
contact dispatch
Question : You receive a report from dispatch of a
possible domestic dispute in progress. The caller states the neighbors are arguing and requests police. Dispatch says the caller heard gunshots coming from the residence. You arrive and it's quiet. The lights are off.The correct way to respond would be to do which of the following?(A) Go to the door, announce your presence, and wait for a response
(B) Proceed cautiously and silently enter the house (C) Verify with dispatch that you have the correct ad
Correct answer: (C) Verify with dispatch that you have
the correct address and wait in patrol car to see if there are signs of movement
Question : The best method of determining a stolen
vehicle that is not moving would be to do which of the following?(A) Check VIN through LEIN (B) Check license plate through LEIN (C) Check suspect's driver's license number and plate through LEIN
Correct answer: (A) Check VIN through LEIN
Question : While on patrol in a dark alley behind a store,
you see someone walking towards you. He sees you, reaches in his pocket, puts something in dumpster, then
turns and walks away. You should:
(A) Radio for backup, then chase the suspect (B) Interview the suspect and see if it warrants backup (C) Check the area, check what they discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
Correct answer: (C) Check the area, check what they
discarded, and see if it warrants investigation
Question : You arrive as the first patrol car at the scene
of a personal injury accident. One person is dead and the ambulance has just taken an injured person to the hospital. Traffic is backed up for 4 miles and people are walking through debris at the scene. After positioning the vehicle which action is your next response?(A) Arrange flares and start directing traffic away from the scene (B) Radio dispatch and proceed to hospital to investigate (C) Control crowd at scene and orevent scene from furth
Correct answer: (C) Control crowd at scene and prevent
scene from further contamination
Question : You are assigned to observe the sight of a
protest. You see a van leaving the scene where picketers are. The picketers surround the van and start to rock it, then drag the driver out and start to beat him with the crowbar. During the incident you shout over a large speaker for them to disperse and they do not. You exit your patrol vehicle to respond to the crowd. What would the weapon be?(A) Shotgun (B) Nightstick (C) Handgun
Correct answer: (B) Nightstick
Question : At the scene of an accident you determine that
one of the drivers was going 1-5 mph over the speed limit and had been drinking. You administer a PBT and see the driver has a BAC of .06%. You do not have enough to charge for OWI. You should take which of the following courses of action?(A) Write a speeding ticket (B) Write a careless driving ticket (C) Write and arrest for Reckless Driving
Correct answer: (A) Write a speeding ticket
Question : While on patrol you observe a vehicle parked
in a body shop matching the description of a vehicle involved in a recent felony. You note that there is heavy front end damage. You want to investigate further so you should do which of the following?(A) Enter the body shop during business hours and look closely at the vehicle while the shop is open to the public.(B) Call the owner of the shop and request permission to enter the shop to look at the vehicle.(C) Leave your partner behind to guar
Correct answer: (C) Leave your partner behind to guard
the vehicle and seek a search warrant.